Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 4-10

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 4-10
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 4-10
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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 4-10

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“2nd Annual Mustangs for Mustangs Car Show,” Old Orchard Beach

Aug. 4-6, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm/Thurs. and Fri, 8:30pm/Sat, 2:30pm/Thurs, 3pm/Sat, “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” this brand-new musical production is an epic and emotionally charged retelling of the famous Victor Hugo love story of the beautiful gypsy girl Esmeralda, the scorned bell-ringer Quasimodo and the dashing Captain Phoebus, set in 15th century Paris. For the first time two masters of stage and screen, composer Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Aladdin) and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin) join forces to adapt this time-honored story for the musical stage. The music’s orchestral power and choral beauty, along with bold and dramatic theatrics create a powerful rendition of this timeless tale. Content Advisory: PG13 – Contains adult themes. While this show is based on the animated Disney film and includes many of the same songs, the plot and themes follow more closely to the original, and significantly darker, novel, $47 and up, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511,www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Aug. 5-7, Friday-Sunday, 5-8pm/Friday, 10am-5pm/Sat, 10am-3pm/Sun, “Artists by the Sea,” an exhibition and sale of original fine art by local artists in the Biddeford Pool area, opening reception Friday night, free, Biddeford Pool Community center, 2 Yates Street, Biddeford Pool. FMI: 207-289-5237, www.mainetoday.com.
Aug. 5-7, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “West Side Story,” young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in this retelling of Shakespeare’s of Romeo and Juliet, from the first notes to the final breath, one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time, book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, $20, Biddeford City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
Aug. 6, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “2nd Annual Mustangs for Mustangs Car Show,” proudly display your car and meet a mustang from the Western Ranges. Network with other owners, New England car clubs, and enthusiasts while you enjoy everything Old Orchard Beach and the surrounding area has to offer, all proceeds benefit Ever After Mustang Rescue, $10/vehicle entrance, free/spectators, Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, 14 E. Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207-284-7721, www.mustangrescue.org.
Aug.6, Saturday, 12-6pm, “Southern Maine Steampunk Fair,” What is “steampunk?” Steampunk often features anachronistic technologies or “retro-futuristic” inventions as people in the 19th century might have envisioned them. The era’s perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, invention and art all play into the visual culture of Steampunk. Technology may include fictional machines like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne. At the Southern Maine Steampunk Fair, you will find crafters of Victorian-futuristic art and crafts; be entertained by wandering performers; take part in Victorian lawn games; and discover much more. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged and celebrated! NEW in 2016: meet Queen Victoria at the Steampunk Fair! She will be visiting during the fair and speaking with visitors about her experience as Queen of England during the Victorian period. Items for sale by featured makers and crafters will range in price from $5.00 to $500.00, $2, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Aug. 9, Tuesday, 6pm, “Lights! Camera! Mystery!” Mystery for Hire returns to the OOB Pier for another season of mystery, food and fun as guests try to solve a crime while enjoying the ocean view. Enjoy the fun of a mystery show with Maine’s premiere troupe, Mystery for Hire. In this show, guests are encouraged to wear their best Hollywood award show attire or dress as their favorite movie character, $40/show, dinner, tax and gratuity, OOB Pier, Old Orchard. FMI: 207-934-3595, www.oobpier.com/murder_mystery.html.
Aug. 10, Wednesday, 8pm, “The Levins with guest Martin Swinger,” The Levins offer harmony-driven acoustic music that is warm and uplifting without skating over the complexities of life. Guitar and piano, along with tightly blended unison vocals, reflect the couple’s own compatible musical and personal relationship which began with meeting at an open mike in CA. They are 2014 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists, CT Folk Festival Songwriter winners, & South Florida Folk Festival Songwriter Finalists. Their My Friend Hafiz CD, was selected by John Platt, WFUV as a top 10 CD of 2013. Their 2015 release, TRUST, debuted in the Top 10 on Folk radio and top 20 Roots Chart. “I Am Here”, a song from the CD, won an Empower Music Award at the 2016 Posi Music Festival. Their music continues to connect on a universal level with a lighthearted depth and a celebration of our common humanity. Martin Swinger is an atypical 50-something Maine singer/songwriter, celebrated for his fluid voice and engaging personality. With many albums, local & national songwriting awards, Martin is a repeat performer at the Kerrville Folk Festival. His songs span Alzheimer’s, Autism, oysters, dyslexic theology and the lively adventures of Betty Boop & Buddha, surprising, humorous, intimate, outrageous, universal, $25-$35, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, www.vinegarhillmusic.com.

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