Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine July 14-20

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 14-20
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 14-20
July 12, 2016
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine July 14-20
July 12, 2016

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine July 14-20

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“The Odd Couple,” Freeport Performing Arts Center, Freeport

July 14-16, 2pm/Thurs. and Fri, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, “Evita,” Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she was a starlet at twenty-two, the President’s mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty-seven, and dead at thirty-three. Eva “saint to the working class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military” was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique to the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, EVITA creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the First Lady herself, see site for ticketing details, Maine State Music Theatre, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
July 14, 16 and 17, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 6pm, “The Comedy of Errors,” Bath Shakespeare Festival returns to beautiful Library Park with one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Featuring professional actors and designers from Maine and across the country. Two sets of identical twins – each unaware of their doubles – end up in the same city. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare’s first comedy is also his most delightfully absurd. “This is Shakespeare’s funniest comedy,” says director Stephen Legawiec. “It is unique in that there is a lot of slapstick, physical comedy and bad puns. It is fast and funny and really takes the audience for a hilarious ride,” $20, $15/seniors and students, $5/under 12, Thursday/pay-what-you-can, Bath Library Park, 33 Summer Street, Bath. FMI: 207-854-8882, www.bathshakespeare.org.
July 14-17, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Odd Couple,” the female version by Neil Simon, “Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s reworking of his hilarious contemporary comic classic.”
Featuring Jen Musick (Olive Madison), Leah Douglass (Florence Unger), Andrea Myles-Hunkin(Sylvie), Chelsea Cook (Micky), Hilary Manuel (Renee), Denise Shannon (Vera), Phil Chin (Manolo Costazuela), and Eric (Jesus Costazuela). Directed by Keith Anctil, $10/advance, $15/door, Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook Street, Freeport. FMI: 207-865-2220, www.fcponline.org.
July 15-17, Friday-Sunday, 6pm/ Friday, 8:30am/events begin Saturday, 9am/events begin Sunday, “10th Annual Maine Celtic Celebration,” starts Friday evening with traditional Celtic music from the Napper Tandies and The Stowes and continues through Saturday and Sunday with many other performers. Saturday morning starts with the Kilted Canter 5K Run/Walk, the Celtic Dog Breeds Parade and Show, the Manx Three-Legged Uphill Race, and continues with great music and fun and games for kids of all ages. Sunday is more music and the Heavy Games including the Scottish Hammer Throw and the Caber Toss; the day finishes off with the most exciting New World Cheese Roll Championship – something not to be missed and a highlight of the celebration, $10, Belfast Waterfront, Belfast. FMI: www.mainecelticcelebration.com.
July 15-16, Friday-Saturday, 6pm/Friday, 10am/Saturday, “White’s Beach & Campground 19th Annual Traditional Family Bluegrass Festival,” this bluegrass festival features 6 regional bands from Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island who will take the stage on July 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. and July 16, 2016 from 10 to 9:45 p.m. This is a rain or shine event and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Plenty of shade, a beach to swim, and snack bar, see site for ticketing details, White’s Beach Campground, 472 Durham Road, Brunswick. FMI:  www.whitesbeachandcampground.com.
July 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30am, “52nd Annual Antique Auto Days,” See dozens of classic, vintage, antique, hot rods, muscle cars and much more all parked on the Village Green. It’s a true all makes and models show in partnership with the Maine Obsolete Auto League. A Swap Meet & Flea Market will offer collectors a chance to scoop up a deal. Sunday afternoon parade through downtown Boothbay Harbor. Anyone who owns a classic, antique, hot rod, muscle car, rat rod or other cool vehicle is invited to show it off on the Village Green on July 16 & 17. If you are not a member of MOALS there is just a small $5 entry fee upon arrival, no pre-registration required. Car owners receive free admission to the Museum and a commemorative dash plaque. A People’s Choice trophy will also be awarded. There will be a special section just for Jeeps, as they celebrate their 75th year in 2016. An Auto Parts Swap Meet & Flea Market will offer collectors a chance to scoop up a deal throughout the weekend. Those who wish to set up in the flea market need to register in advance. The fee is just $10 for a 10 by 10 space for the entire weekend, $12/adults, $10/seniors, $6/children, Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. FMI: 207-633-4727, railwayvillage.org.
July 18, Monday, 7:30pm, “The Shanghai Quartet,” String quartets performing and collaborating with faculty artists. In 2016, the Ariel, JACK, Jupiter, Shanghai, and Ying Quartets will perform. FRANK BRIDGE: Novelletten, H. 44, FELIX MENDELSSOHN:
String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80, JOHANNES BRAHMS: String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88, Phillip Ying, viola, $40, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, 21 College Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-3895, www.bowdoinfestival.org.

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