Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18
January 11, 2017
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18
January 11, 2017

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

“1776, the Musical,” Old North Church, Farmington

Jan. 12-15, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “1776, the Musical,” the award-winning Broadway musical which tells the behind-the-scenes story of what led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The story details, in both dramatic and humorous moments, how America’s first congressmen shaped history. The music is catchy and entertaining, and the characters will be intriguing portrayals by local actors of all ages and descriptions, $17, $15/seniors and students, Old North Church, 118 High Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-779-7884, www.sandyriverplayers.org.
Jan. 13, Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm, “Fish Chowder Luncheon,” includes bowl of chowder, crackers, pickles, homemade biscuits, and pie, take outs and delivery available, $8, Winthrop Congregational Church UCC, 10 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop. FMI: 207-377-2063, www.wccucc.org.
Jan. 14, Saturday, 12:55pm, “The Met: L’Amour de Loin,” Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s breakthrough opera was described by the New York Times as “transfixing…a lushly beautiful score.” Commissioned by the Salzburg Festival, where it was first seen in 2000, it will now finally have its Metropolitan Opera premiere in a dazzling new production by Robert Lepage, featuring glimmering ribbons of LED lights that extend across the length of the stage and over the orchestra pit. Eric Owens is the knight on a quest of love and Susanna Phillips is his lover on the other side of the sea. Conductor Susanna Mälkki makes her Met debut, $20/adults, $18/seniors, Waterville Opera House, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
Jan. 14, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Concert Series II,” in Concert Series II “Summer Music for a Winter’s Eve” the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra under conductor Rohan Smith presents: Smetana: Overture to the Bartered Bride, Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, Beethoven: Symphony No. 4, $20/adult, free/18 and under and college students with ID, Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-846-5378, www.midcoastsymphony.org.
Jan. 16, Monday, 7:30pm, “Testimonies of Melanin Magic,” The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day performance by the Bates College student group Sankofa, which explores the history and diverse experiences of the African diaspora through dance, music, theater and spoken word, free, but tickets required, Schaeffer Theater, Bates College, 329 College Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-8294, www.bates.edu.
Jan. 16, Monday, 8pm, “Mes Amis Trio,” a Gypsy Jazz trio led by guitarist, vocalist and composer Steve Lynnworth. The band plays an infectious mix of traditional Gypsy, Latin and American jazz standards along with many of Steve’s original compositions, $10-$15, Slate’s Restaurant, 169 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-441-0629, www.slatesrestaurant.com.
Jan. 17, Tuesday, 4pm, “Holiday Traditions and Customs from French-Speaking Communities Around the World,” a discussion of holiday traditions and customs from French-speaking countries on three continents. The talk will be in French. Jean-Claude Redonnet will speak on traditions in France; Rita Dubé will discuss Québec and Franco-American traditions; and Injonge Blandine will speak on Central African holiday customs, light refreshments will be served, University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-753-6600, www.usm.maine.edu/lewiston-auburn-college.

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