Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 30-Apr. 5

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 30-Apr. 5
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 30-Apr. 5
March 29, 2017
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 30-Apr. 5
March 29, 2017

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 30-Apr. 5

“The Doo Wop Project,” Opera House, Camden

March 30, Thursday, 5-9:30pm, “‘Shaken Not Stirred,” James Bond Movie fundraiser event to benefit Coastal Children’s Museum in Rockland, VIP ticket holders enjoy apps and martinis for cocktail hour. A viewing of ‘Dr. No’ follows at 7:00 p.m., film is open to the general public for a suggested $10 cash donation, James Bond themed raffle basket tickets are available for sale at Museum before and at the Strand during the evening for $5 each or 5 for $20, The Strand Theater, 345 Main St., Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.
Mar. 30-Apr. 2, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Hot Chocolate Jubilee,” premier variety show of the region featuring music and singing and dance to the theme: “Life Begins at 40.” Don’t miss this entertainment experience. This is a fundraising event for the Chocolate Church Arts Center, $15, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
March 31, Friday, 7:30pm, “Le Vent Du Nord,” From Quebec! A driving force in progressive folk Mouth music and musical families. Deep history and playful innovation. Quebec’s LE VENT DU NORD knows how to turn the lost past into intense and beautiful performances that push their roots in striking global directions. The group is blazing a path that connects their Québecois roots to the wider world, in both arrangements and on stage, $24/advance, $26/door, The Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, Rockland. FMI: 207-702-5053, www.rocklandstrand.com.
April 1, Saturday, 5:30-9pm, “Food, Fun, and Foolery,” auction and party for the midcoast community., Silent auction tables will open at 5:30 p.m., guest auctioneer Bruce Gamage will begin the live auction at 7:00 p.m., the auction will fit everyone’s wallet and wishes: art works and art-related classes; crafts; different options from the varied schooner fleet, and other boat outings; books; entertainment; exploration/learning/wellness opportunities; food/dining; getaway lodging; jewelry/decorative arts/clothing; household/garden items; gift baskets; and more. Unique items being auctioned will be small (or large) group entertaining events featuring music or special activities such as mushroom foraging, Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin St., Rockland. FMI: 207-594-2238, www.knox.villagesoup.com.
Apr. 1, Saturday, 9am, “Tortoise and Hare 5k Race,” 7th Annual run on Bow Street Markets, proceeds to benefit the Freeport Running Boosters, prizes awarded to the top finishers “Hares” and the person that can predict their time “Tortoise” in the male and female age groups, overall male and female winners will receive a $100 Bow Street Market Cash Card, if race canceled due to extreme weather conditions, there will be no make-up date and no refunds, $25, Parking available in School Street, lot and at Mast Landing School, Freeport. FMI: www.runinarace.com.
Apr. 2, Sunday, 3pm, “The Doo Wop Project,” Five Broadway Doo Wop Stars and Tony winners in Concert on Opera House stage. Current stars of Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical trace the evolution of doo wop from singing tight harmonies on a street corner in early days to the biggest hits on the radio today, $26-$29, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden. FMI: 207-236-7963, www.camdenoperahouse.com.
Apr. 2, Sunday, 4pm, “Bay Chamber Friends & Faculty Concert,” Our Spring Faculty and Friends features members of the Bay Chamber Music School Faculty in performances sure to engage and delight audiences of all ages. These concerts are free and open to the public. Faculty featured on this spring’s program include Malcolm Brooks, April Reed-Cox, John Mehrmann, Nate Martin, and Sarah Glenn. Also joining us is Mike Whitehead and his jazz trio. By special invitation, we welcome adult students from our Music School, playing Brahms’ Viola Quintet #2, the second movement, joined by April Reed-Cox, cello. Please join us for this lovely Music School tradition. Donations at the door provide important funds for our music school scholarship program, free, Union Hall Theatre, 2 Central St, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.

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