Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31
August 24, 2016
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31
August 24, 2016

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31

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“Almost, Maine,” Hackmatack Playhouse, Berwick

Aug. 25-28, Thursday-Sunday, all day events, “Acton Fair,” exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway and more, Acton Fairgrounds, Route 109, Acton. FMI: actonfair.net.
Aug. 25-27, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “Almost, Maine,” On a cold moonless night as the northern lights hover in the starry skies, the residents of a small mythical Maine town fall in and out of love in unexpected ways. Knees are bruised, hearts are broken. But the bruises heal and the hearts mend – almost. A romantic comedy by and for Mainers, $25/Wed, $30/Fri. and Sat, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
Aug. 25-28 and 30-31, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2:30pm and 8pm/ Wed. and Thurs, 8pm/Fri, 3pm/Sat, and 8:30pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” Get your glitter on and take the ride of your life with the hilarious and heartwarming Tony-Award winning Broadway musical, based on the Oscar winning film, that follows the fabulous journey of three performers who hop on board a battered old bus and take their show to the Australian Outback. Amidst the non-stop dazzling array of over 500 imaginative and outrageous costumes, 200 headdresses and the non-stop hit parade of dance numbers and hits from the 70s and 80s, this triumphant trio finds love, friendship and more than they ever hoped for along the way. Hit songs from Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, and many other pop-stars include “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors,” and “I Love The Nightlife.” This wildly fresh and fun musical is a journey to the heart of fabulous! Content advisory: PG15-occasional coarse language, $47 and up, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511,www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Aug. 26, Friday, 6pm, “Sunset Wine Sail in Kennebunkport: Pinot Noir,” join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced for a gorgeous scenic wine sail on board the Pineapple Ketch a lovingly restored 38′ Downeaster Ketch on Kennebunkport’s waterways as you explore some incredibly delicious examples of Pinot Noir from renown regions of the world that you’ll love to have in your repertoire. You’re in for an incredible wine education experience as you sail through Maine’s beautiful Kennebunk River with scenic views of the Cape Arundel and Cape Porpoise shorline including Walker’s Point … all while indulging in a wine class. You’ll walk away with knowing a lot about wine, how regional influences impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how evaluate, select and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste, must be 21 years of age or older, $95/advance, $105/day of, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-619-4630, www.winewiseevents.com.
Aug. 26 and 27, Friday and Saturday, 8pm, “Comedy Night at Jonathans Restaurant,” Award-Winning comedian Paula Poundstone, Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone is legendary for her razor-sharp wit, self-deprecating humor and a spontaneity with a crowd that hands-down is without peer. Her quick thinking, unscripted approach is the perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the screwball weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, $42.50, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bournes Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646—4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Aug. 27, Saturday, 11am, “16th Annual Chili-Fest,” sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society. “Maine State Cook-Off” and “People’s Choice” competitions. Food, vendors, crafters and more, Wells Jr. High School, 1470 Post Road, Route 1, Wells. FMI: 207-646-2451, www.wellschamber.org.
Aug. 27, Saturday, 6:30pm, “The Reminisants,” a very popular 6 member band that has not only been entertaining New England audiences since 1973, but also performed on Bermuda cruises for many years with Norwegian Lines and have shared the stage with many, many well-known Rock ‘n Roll legends. The band specializes in presenting music of the 1950’s thru the 1990’s from a vast collection of great tunes for all kinds of musical tastes and generations. The group includes: Dom Viscione-leader, vocals, rhythm guitar; Mike Joyal-lead singer; Pete Veneto-vocals, drums; Mark Poulin- vocals, lead guitar; Ken “Professor” Zambello-vocals, bass; Jack Colombo or Doug Tybor-vocals, keyboards. This group of VERY talented musicians will delight you with a wonderful evening of relaxed, familiar, fun musical entertainment guaranteed to go by all too quickly, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: www.reminisants.com.

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