Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 8-14

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 8-14
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 8-14
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Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 8-14

“Always, Patsy Cline,” Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick

June 8-11 and 13-14, Thursday–Sunday and Tuesday -Wednesday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sun. and Tues.-Wed., 2pm/Fri, Sun, and Tues, “Always, Patsy Cline,” a music legend and pioneer in country music, Patsy Cline’s unique stylings remain as relevant and popular today as they were over five decades ago, this fun-loving, crowd-pleasing musical features 27 classic songs, including “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Back in Baby’s Arms” and more, $62-$78, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Rd., Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
June 8, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Gaelic Storm,” after nearly two decades and more than 3,000 live shows, Gaelic Storm — the chart-topping, multi-national Celtic band — is looking sharper than ever with their latest release, Matching Sweaters. The new album mixes traditional Irish music with modern influences, creating a sound that’s as wide-ranging as the band’s own audience. From bluegrass fans and country cowboys to Deadheads, rock & rollers and Celtic fanatics, Gaelic Storm has built one of the most diverse fan bases in modern music. Rooted in the songwriting of founding members Patrick Murphy and Steve Twigger, the album moves from drinking songs to energetic instrumentals to rootsy pop/rockers gluing everything together with the spark and spirit of a band that’s spent close to 20 years on the road. “We’re a touring band,” says percussionist Ryan Lacey, who joined the lineup in 2003. “That’s how this band works. Matching Sweaters is one of the most complete albums we’ve done so far, because it taps into every facet of our live show.” Gaelic Storm was “discovered” when they appeared in the blockbuster film, Titanic, and their career in the decades since has been titanic, with no signs of going down anytime soon, $30/advance, $35/day of, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. FMI: 207-633-5159, www.boothbayoperahouse.com.
June 9, Friday, 4-7pm, “Artwalk Brunswick,” 2nd Friday Brunswick offers a fun evening of artistic exploration featuring visual art, live music, dance and theatrical performances, and extended shopping hours all within walking distance of Maine Street. Located within Brunswick’s downtown district: Pleasant Street to Mill Street, and along Maine Street, ending at the Fort Andross Mill Complex, free, Downtown, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-4439, brunswickdowntown.org.
June 9, Friday, 7pm, “Legacy Five,” Upbeat, infectious gospel music from the Nashville-based “Legacy 5” group. “Legacy Five features rich vocals and orchestral arrangements with thrilling piano accompaniment. Audiences love their harmony, humor, and dedication to ministering the Gospel. For nearly two decades, Legacy Five has been recognized as one of gospel music’s favorite groups.” Legacy Five was formed following the retirement of the legendary Cathedrals Quartet. Former member, Scott Fowler, carries on the traditions of this group with a masterful and modern delivery. Plan now to join us for a premier concert experience, $20, Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave, Topsham. FMI: 506-457-2089, www.handsofgracepromotions.ca.
June 9-11, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Constellations,” one relationship, infinite possibilities. That’s the idea behind Midcoast Actors’ Studio’s current production of Constellations, running June 2-11 at the Troy Howard Stage in Belfast. Written by British playwright Nick Payne, Constellations is the story of Marianne, a theoretical physicist and cosmologist, and Roland, a beekeeper. Through a dizzying fugue of vignettes, audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space, with each variation sending their relationship on an entirely new trajectory. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences in New York and London. Constellations opened in London in 2012 and on Broadway in 2015, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson. Wilson was nominated for a Best Actress Tony. The production was nominated for several Drama League Awards. Charles Spencer in the Daily Telegraph comments that “Nick Payne’s drama lasts just over an hour but packs in more than most shows manage in three times that length. It is playful, intelligent and bursting with Ideas, but also achieves a powerful undertow of emotion,” $15, $10/35-under and 65-over, Troy Howard School Theater, 173 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast. FMI: 207-370-7592, midcoastactors.org.
June 10, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Jud Caswell,” Maine’s Jud Caswell is a little bit like a one-man folk festival. You’ve got your banjo picking, your Irish drinking songs, a rack of acoustic instruments, and a deep catalog of award-winning originals. He’s often compared to James Taylor and David Wilcox, but his songs draw on a long musical history and wide-ranging influences from jazz and Piedmont blues to contemporary folk and rock. Jud is currently celebrating the release of his sixth collection, “Watch The Fall.” Early listeners have called it “homey and groovy and uplifting and thoughtful” — a “celebration of life, love, family, and all that is wonderful about midcoast Maine,” $6-$15, Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-8515, judcaswell.brownpapertickets.com.
June 10, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Cheryl Wheeler & John Gorka,” this evening features the unforgettable combination of this dynamic duo of music. Cheryl Wheeler is a gifted songwriter with a beautiful voice. Her respect as a songwriter is evidenced by the artists who cover her songs, such as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Bette Midler, and Kathy Mattea. She is a natural story teller with a fantastic sense of humor. Her live performances create an immediate and undeniable connection with the audience. John Gorka, who Rolling Stone magazine called “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement,” returns to our stage. Audiences love his stunningly soulful baritone voice and his original songwriting. His rich multifaceted songs full of depth, beauty and emotion gained are more relevant now than ever, $30-$42, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.

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