Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 29-July 5

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 29-July 5

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 29-July 5

“Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band,” Next Generation Theatre, Brewer

June 29-July 2 and 5, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Thurs. and Wed, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sat. and Sun, “The Full Monty,” let it go with our bonus seventh show! In the Americanized musical adaptation of the hit British film of the same name, The Full Monty follows six unemployed steel workers who decide that taking it all off might be the most reliable way to earn the money and respect they have been missing, see site for ticketing details, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
June 30-July 1, Friday and Saturday, 7pm, “Sylvia,” A.R. Gurney’s comedic masterpiece about a marriage…and a dog. When Greg meets Sylvia – a stray dog – in a park in New York, he takes a liking to her and decides to bring her home. However, Greg’s wife Kate does not share his fondness for Sylvia. As Greg’s love for Sylvia grows, a romantic triangle of sorts forms between Greg, Kate and Sylvia. Will Sylvia stay in her new home? Will Greg and Kate stay married? With Randall Simons, Leanne Nickon, Matt Murphy and with Nina Robinson-Poole as Sylvia. Contains adults language and themes, $15, Blue Hill Town Hall Theater, 18 Union Street, Blue Hill. FMI: 207-200-4720, www.newsurrytheatre.org.
June 30, Friday, 7:30pm, “Kneisel Hall-Festival Concert,” Schubert: Fantasy for Violin and Piano in C Major, D. 934 Strauss, Raekaillo; Shostakovich: Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor, Op. 40 Kouzov, Coop; Schnittke: Hymnus II for Cello and Bass Kouzov, Palma; Dvořák: String Quintet No 2 in G Major, Op. 77 Smukler, Strauss, Lederer, Krosnick, Palma, $35/hall, $25/porch, Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill. FMI: 207-374-2203, kneisel.org.
July 1, Saturday, 7pm, “Juanito Pascual, Flamenco Guitar,” an internationally recognized guitarist and “flamenco phenom” (The Boston Globe). His sound is a truly organic blend of masterful traditional and contemporary flamenco with influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead to Miles Davis and J.S. Bach. Juanito brings together global audiences through his mesmerizing virtuosity, original composition style, dedication to music as a global communicator, and passion for collaboration. Energized by the desire to share the beauty and soul-stirring power of flamenco, with its ancient roots, yet vibrant and evolving tradition, Juanito’s performances, recordings, and workshops reverberate with infectious charisma. Recent highlights include a performance as part of 2017’s Django A Gogo Festival, an international tour with acclaimed Flamenco icon Jorge Pardo, and performances for film scores in his new home of Los Angeles, $15, Surry Arts at the Barn, 8 Cross Road, Surry. FMI: 207-669-9216, satb-surry.com.
July 1, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band,” come on out and dance your cares away! This 14-piece Big Band plays big band era music as well as newer Pop, Waltz, Swing tunes and Latin numbers. Beer and wine available for purchase for those 21+, $10, Between Friends Art Center-Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
July 4, Tuesday, all day events, “Bangor Fourth of July,” pancake breakfast at Brewer Auditorium 7am-10am, parade 11am-1pm, concert at Bangor waterfront 2-9:30pm, fireworks over beautiful Penobscot River 9:30pm, Downtown, Bangor. FMI: www.bangoronthefourth.com.
July 5, Wednesday, 5:30pm, “Wednesday on Main Summer Series,” join us one and all for another fabulous food fest starring Bucksport’s own Guns & Hoses, with their DELICIOUS burgers and more, and the Bucksport Garden Club pie mavens, bringing homemade, delectable pies by the slice or whole. Bring your appetites and a little cash, and you’ll be a very happy camper!! Serenaded again by the dynamic duo Jonesville, covering your favorite songs, Main Street will be alive with hungry and happy folks – FAMILY FRIENDLY, free, Bucksport’s Main Street, Bucksport. FMI: 207-266-7999, www.bucksportwom.com.

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