Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 18-24

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 18-24

Bucksport Art Festival

“Bucksport Arts Festival,” Bucksport

Aug. 18, Thursday, 6pm, “Author Talk with John Ford and Mark Nickerson,” John Ford, Sr., retired Maine Warden and Mark Nickerson, retired Maine Trooper, take to the road with their delightful stories of law enforcement “back in the day, free, Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-8336, www.bangorpubliclibrary.org.

Aug. 18, Thursday, 6pm, “Ernie and Jason Couch,” presenting a high energy mixture of classic and new cutting edge gospel music. These guys are known across the United States and Canada for their live music, good humor, and genuine spirit. Many describe them as unique, refreshingly different, and a lot of fun. Jason, states, “We preform music with a message that speaks to all age groups and all backgrounds. We enjoy what we do, and we want folks to leave our concerts feeling better than when they arrived,” donations appreciated, First United Methodist Church, 8 Lee Road, Lincoln. FMI: lincolnumc.org.
Aug. 19, Friday, 7pm, “Grant-Adams: Making Memories,” Scottish/Celtic folk singer Colin Grant-Adams brings more than 30 years touring Europe and North America to the Unity College Center for Performing Arts this month. Grant-Adams will perform songs from his latest recording, titled “Making Memories,” with songs from Scotland, The Isle of Man, Ireland, and elsewhere, intermixed with originals from 10 other Grant-Adams recordings, $15, Unity College for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot Street, Unity. FMI: 207-509-7164, www.unity.edu.
Aug. 20, Saturday, 10am-5pm, “Bucksport Arts Festival,” event will feature paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, music and food vendors along the shores of Penobscot Bay overlooking Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, Bucksport Waterfront, Main Street, Bucksport. FMI: 207-852-9570, bacasmaine.org.
Aug. 20, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Skyliners,” This 13 piece Big-Band is back and will be performing classics from the 40’s and 50’s as well as today’s music! Come down and join us for a night of fun, and don’t forget your dancin’ shoes, $8, Between Friends Art Center, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Aug. 21, Sunday, 3-5pm, “Family Paddle,” Bring your children or yourself for a paddle on the flat waters of Pushaw Stream. We provide the equipment. Canoeing instruction provided, if needed. Reservation requested, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 35 Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-394-2171, hirundomaine.org.
Aug. 23, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, “Invasive Plant Paddle Workshop,” The workshop is a guided exploration on the shore and on the water. Participants will learn how to spot invasive plants, become familiar with native plants and practice the skills to become an early detector of invasive plants, space is limited, register on-line, free, Boat Landing, Indian Island, Penobscot Indian Island Reservation. FMI: 207-947-6622, ext. 3, mainevlmp.org/invasive-plant-patrol-workshops/plant-paddle-registration/.

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