Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 6-12

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October 5, 2016
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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 6-12

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“3rd Annual Viles Arboretum Sculpture Symposium,” Viles Arboretum, Augusta

Oct. 6-8, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-4pm, “3rd Annual Viles Arboretum Sculpture Symposium,” This sculpture symposium for the Capitol City will feature 11 nationally acclaimed Maine artists working for seven days creating nature-inspired sculpture from raw stone to finished art. This event offers the public an unparalleled opportunity to experience first-hand the creative process, from concept to creation. Each artist will be available for all to observe and learn in a close, intimate and safe environment where questions are encouraged. The Arboretum is making available, during the scheduled five weekdays, an opportunity for the artists to hold court with many grade/middle/high school art teachers and classes creating an incubator for an exceptional learning experience. These slots will be offered on a first come-first served basis and with the assistance of the Maine Arts Commission and Department of Education; we have reached out to all schools across Maine, free, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta. FMI: 207-626-7989, www.vilesarboretum.org.

Oct. 7, Friday, 2pm and 7pm, “Phil House and Kathy Haley,” Solo musicians in their own right, when Phil House and Kathy Haley join forces they are a “dynamic duo.” Together they have been delighting audiences throughout Maine most notably as part of the Annual Summer Concert series at the Poland Spring – All Souls Chapel along with periodic appearances at the Sawyer Memorial and other local venues. Phil, organist at the First Universalist Church in Auburn has also recorded many CD’s of his piano and organ music. He has made a life performing near and far…from his home town of Bryant Pond, Maine to Nashville, Tennessee and far away Vienna, Austria. His days are filled with his duties as an Administrator at John F. Murphy homes. Kathy, a Maine musician from Danville, started performing early as a church organist, pianist and folk singer. Kathy was one of the lead singers with the Top 40 dance band “Good and Plenty” and the vocal band called “The Girls of LA.” Currently she performs with a new vocal group called “My Mother’s Daughter.” During the school year she is the accompanist for the Edward Little High School and Auburn Middle School Choral groups. Kathy continues to be the Organist/Choir Director at the Court Street Baptist Church of Auburn, free, The Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene. FMI: 207-946-5311, www.sawyer-foundation.com.
Oct. 7, Friday, 7pm, “Hallowell Red Cloak,” Join The Lady in the Red Cloak for a lantern lit walking tour of Hallowell. Discover the back streets and hidden stories of Hallowell, its mysteries and haunts. See the oldest building on Water St., 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, free/under12, Downtown, Hallowell. FMI: 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.
Oct. 7, Friday, 7:30pm, “Turkey Hollow,” featuring a reunion of the remaining members of Turkey Hollow. Originally a trio of the late Tom Rowe, also of Schooner Fare fame; his son, Dave Rowe; and guitarist Denny Breau. The band continued as a duo after the elder Rowe’s death in 2004, but played its last official show in Dover-Foxcroft in 2006. Turkey Hollow combines two virtuosic guitarist-vocalist-songwriters to evoke a virtual tapestry of Americana sound, with songs ranging from the sentimental ballad of times gone by to the foot-stomping, hand-clapping singalong. Dave Rowe, now the music director at the church as well as the producer of the concert series, is glad to open the series with this reunion. “Denny and I have kept in touch through the years, and still perform Christmas shows every year with Phil House, but we haven’t done any Turkey Hollow music in over a decade. We are very excited for this show. I hope it will be the first of many great shows,” said Rowe. Future shows in the concert series will bring other great artists from around Maine and the country to the church’s stage including the Wicked Good Band, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, Bold Riley, Jud Caswell, Reggie Harris, David Mallett, the Gather Rounders, and Phil House, $15/advance, $17/door, First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-783-0461, www.uuconcerts.org.
Oct. 7-10, Friday-Monday, 7:30pm, “Tomorrow in the Battle,” Sally Wood, visiting assistant professor of theater, directs Kieron Barry’s play depicting a threesome whose choices have led them into a labyrinth of infidelity, honor and power. “Memorable, penetrating theater that will make you think and feel,” free, Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 305 College Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6161, www.bates.edu.
Oct. 8, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Casco Bay Tummlers,” After 36 years teaching guitar in the Music Department, Carl Dimow will retire after this academic year. He performs his final official faculty concert with his eclectic klezmer band, the Casco Bay Tummlers. Several original Dimow compositions will be featured in addition to classic instrumentals and songs from the rich, soulful, and joyous klezmer repertoire, free, Lorimer Chapel, Colby College, Waterville. FMI: www.colby.edu/music.dept.
Oct. 11, Tuesday, 12pm, “Baroque Continuo Songs of England and Italy,” Timothy Burris, lute and Timothy Neill Johnson, tenor with special guest, Raffael Scheck, cello, A concert of Baroque continuo songs from England and Italy by Caccini, d’India, and Purcell and solo works for cello and lute, free, Colby Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-5600, www.colby.edu/museum.

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