Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 13-19

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 13-19

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 13-19

“Great Maine Apple Day,” Common Ground Education Center, Unity

Oct. 13, Thursday, 7pm, “Matisse Jazz Project,” is a musical concert inspired by the iconic cut paper collages of Henri Matisse published in 1947 as Jazz, the twenty pieces composed by pianist Christopher Bakriges and performed with violinist Stanley Chepaitis correspond to each of the Matisse Jazz cutouts and his writings, free event, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.husson.edu.
Oct. 14, Friday, 12:45pm, “Patty’s Sampler and Plebe’s Quilt: Traces of Maine in the American West,” Ulrich demonstrates how the diaries, letters and needlework of Patty Sessions and Phebe Woodruff suggest new frameworks for understanding the material culture of Maine from 1835 to 1870, sessions was born in 1795 in Newry, Maine and Woodruff in 1807 in Scarborough, both migrated in the 1830s to the West and led Mormon women, free, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.mainemuseums.org.
Oct. 14, Friday, 8pm, “The Focus Group,” Local improv troupe will perform its unique style of improvisational comedy that will knock your socks off! Get ready for a night of laughter and fun, beer and Wine available for purchase (21+), mature audiences only, $5, Between Friends Art Center, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Oct. 15, Saturday, 8am-12pm, “Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Association care, support and research programs, walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services, walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony, free, Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St., Bangor. FMI: 207-249-8962, www.act.alz.org.
Oct. 15, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Skyliners,” This 13 Piece Big-Band is back and will be performing classics from the 40′ s, 50’s and now! Come on down and join us for a night of fun, and don’t forget your dancin’ shoes, Beer and Wine available for purchase (21+), $8, Between Friends Art Center, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Oct. 15, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Silver Duo Recital,” University of Maine professors, Phillip and Noreen Silver, perform works for piano and cello, $9, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 hall, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.umaine.edu/spa/tickets.
Oct. 16, Sunday, 12-4pm, “Great Maine Apple Day,” Celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples, while honoring the importance of a diversified, perennial agriculture, $2-$4, Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity. FMI: 207-568-4142, www.mofga.org.

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