Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 9-15

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 9-15

Lorraine trio

“The Lorraine Ouellette Trio,” Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Foundation, Greene

June 9-11, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens,” the final saga in the soap-opera lives of Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie Wyvette – the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas. Before their old high school is demolished, the cousins are determined to produce the ultimate high school reunion. But they have a bushel of obstacles to overcome before they can pull off this miracle: a funeral, a TV on-screen cat fight, a self-righteous aunt, a randy uncle in love with octogenarian sisters, an old flame with an evil hand puppet, and a contaminated crime scene. The reunion will conclude with the announcement of the final and forever Guacamole Queen. Chaos is side-splittingly achieved! You’ll laugh so hard you might even consider attending your next high school reunion, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
June 10, Friday, 2pm and 7pm, “The Lorraine Ouellette Trio,” the group has been playing a combination of Country, French, Polka, and Cajun music at festivals, nursing homes, and more for over ten years. Members of the trio are Lorraine, playing the accordion; Jerry Dube, vocals and guitar; Adrian Leclair, mandolin, guitar and vocals, free, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Foundation, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene. FMI: 207-946-5311, sawyer-foundation.com.
June 10, Friday, 7pm, “Sandy River Ramblers,” one of Maine’s most entertaining acoustic music ensembles, one of the only bands in Maine with a big repertoire of songs specifically about Maine, $15, Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St, Unity. FMI: 207-509-7132, www.unity.edu.
June 10 and 15, Friday and Wednesday, 7:30pm, “Lantern Lit Walking Tour of Hallowell,” by the Lady in the Red Cloak, discover the back streets and hidden stories of Hallowell, its mysteries and haunts. See the oldest building on Water Street, hear many ghostly tales, learn of the patent medicine business, experience a one-of-a-kind evening in this antique riverport. The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only, $15, $7/under 12, free/under 5, Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.
June 11, Saturday, 7pm, “Simons and Goodwin,” have made them one of our favorite headliners for the past 9 years, Central Maine’s favorite folk-singing duo performs both original and traditional folk and popular songs complemented by Bob’s intricate guitar accompaniment, there is a warmth that comes through their songs and it makes you feel like you’re listening to old friends, as always, there will be wonderful baked goods, and fresh coffee, tea, and lemonade for you to enjoy while you listen to the music, and don’t forget the serendipitous group of performers who show up for the Open Mic time following the featured performers, $5, Union Coffeehouse, 67 Main St., Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-495-3599, www.unionchurchmaine.org.
June 11, Saturday, 7pm, “Rock the Night Away,” with the Moon Dawgs, a fun-filled evening, delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres and assorted beverages at the cash bar will give you the energy you’ll need to Rock the Night Away, during intermission, Chip Morrison will be conducting a live auction featuring get-aways, an instant wine cellar and a few more surprise items donated by local businesses, $50, Gendron Franco Center Heritage Hall, 46 Oxford St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-7228, www.mainemusicsociety.org.
June 11, Saturday, 7pm, “Kyle Knuppel and Friends,” the American Songbook Continues, joined by friend, Peter Gaudioso, a vocalist, composer and arranger, jazz musicians, $8/advance, $10/door, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-2674, www.mainetoday.com.

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