Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine March 23-29

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine March 23-29
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine March 23-29
March 22, 2017
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Mar. 23-29
March 22, 2017

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine March 23-29

“Che Malambo,” Camden Hills Regional H.S., Camden

March 24, Friday, 7:15pm, “Luv the Plug Tour,” Matt Rapta and Concotta featuring Nawlage. A hip-hop gathering and personal event geared towards loyal fans, an array of vibrant music, exuberant lighting, and the dopest merch tables of 2017, $15, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden. FMI: 207-236-7963, www.camdenoperahouse.com.
March 24, Friday, 7pm, “Daponte String Quartet Winter Series II: Bees in Your Bonnet,” with a return to the most traditional classical music—the “three B’s,” guest artist Katherine Murdock joins them on viola for “Bees in Your Bonnet” featuring quintets by Beethoven and Brahms, as well as some Bach fugues, $20, Lincoln County Community Theater, 2 Theatre St., Damariscotta. FMI: 207-529-4555, www.daponte.org.
March 25, Saturday, 1pm, “The Met: Idomeneo,” a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Theater in New York. Mozart’s first operatic masterpiece returns to the Met in the classic Jean-Pierre Ponnelle production, conducted by Music Director James Levine. The superb ensemble includes Matthew Polenzani as the king torn by a rash vow; mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in the trouser role of his noble son Idamante; soprano Nadine Sierra as Ilia; and soprano Elza van den Heever as the volatile Elettra, who loves Idamante to the bounds of madness, $27/adults, $15/students, The Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.
March 24, Friday, 7:30pm, “Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies,” Alan Doyle, actor, producer, newly-minted best¬selling author, and best ¬known as lead singer for Newfoundland’s beloved Great Big Sea these past 20+ years, released his second solo album, So Let’s Go, in 2015. Doyle is joined by a band of some of Canada’s best players: Kendel Carson on fiddle (John Prine, Spirit of the West, The Paperboys and Elvis Costello), Cory Tetford (Crush), Todd (Hawksley Workman), Shehab Illyas (MIR) and drummer Kris MacFarlane (Great Big Sea). So Let’s Go continues to cement Alan Doyle’s reputation as one of Canada’s most treasured musicians and storytellers. “I always want people to have the greatest night of their life when the house lights go down,” $30-$40, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
March 25, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Lonely Heartstring Band,” nourished by deep roots in the expansive canon of traditional American music, The Lonely Heartstring Band embodies the modern American condition—an understanding and reverence for the past that informs a push into the future. This multi-talented group of musicians is a Bluegrass quintet insofar as they’re far greater than the sum of its parts, but unlike a traditional Bluegrass band, their music stretches far beyond any genre-specific title. Combining soulful instrumental virtuosity with soaring three-part harmonies, their growing repertoire of original songs and compositions showcases not only their considerable talents, but a dedication to meaningful roots-conscious music. Since their beginnings in 2012, The Lonely Heartstring Band has been on the rise and shows no sign of slowing down. With their 2015 IBMA Momentum Award and the release of their debut full-length album on the legendary Rounder Records label, there is every reason to believe that they are at the front edge of a significant career. Already they have generated a devoted following of music-lovers across North America, performing and headlining at major music festivals and historic venues from Western Canada to California, from Kentucky to New Hampshire. Whether it’s a festival stage, theatre, or intimate listening room, The Lonely Heartstring Band always delivers a dynamic, diverse, and heartfelt performance, $15/advance, $20/day of, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. FMI: 207-633-5159, boothbayoperahouse.com.
March 28, Tuesday, 7pm, “Che Malambo,” the powerhouse Argentinian dance company, Che Malambo, will bring their fast-paced footwork, explosive drumming, and whirling lasso boleadoras to Rockport, Maine. This thrilling display of dance and music celebrates the unique traditions of the South American cowboy. Danced solely by men, the traditional Malambo began in the 17th century as a competitive duel that challenged agility, strength, and speed. Today, Che Malambo performs the dance style re-imagined in an exhilarating, entertaining performance by an all-male company of 14 Argentinean gauchos, $30/adults, $10/under 25, Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
March 29, Wednesday, 12pm, “Eat Our Yards: Backyard Bees,” join us for a series of lectures meant to help anyone turn their yard into an edible paradise. Learn to decorate your front lawn with edible ornamentals, turn your backyard into a living kitchen pantry, or grow your own medicine. Beginner gardeners can benefit from talks on vegetable gardening strategies, while experts at small-scale growing can expand their skills with knowledge of perennial fruits and vegetables. All can explore gardening beyond traditional crops with the series’ lectures on how novices can care for bees, mushrooms and livestock. Bring your questions, leave with notes, and grow with us, free, Curtis Memorial Library, Morrell Meeting Room, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-5242, www.curtislibrary.com.

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