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“Avenue Q,” Lakewood Theater, Madison

July 20-23, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat, 4pm/Sun, “Avenue Q,” with three humans and eleven puppets who interact, Avenue Q is a coming-of-age parable, addressing and satirizing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Princeton, a recent college graduate, is anxious to discover his purpose in life; but first, he must find an apartment and a job, with no work experience and an English degree. Beginning his search on Avenue A, he finally finds an affordable apartment on Avenue Q. His rent may be cheap but the neighborhood is rich in characters. Kate Monster, a kindergarten teaching assistant; Rod, an anal-retentive Republican banker; Nicky, Rod’s slacker roommate; Brian, an aspiring comedian; Christmas Eve, Brian’s Japanese fiancée and a therapist with no clients; Trekkie Monster, a surly recluse who surfs the Internet, and Gary Coleman, the building superintendent. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Song titles include, It Sucks to be Me, If You Were Gay, Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist and The Internet is for Porn (you get the idea.) Actors auditioning for this show will need to become adept with operating hand puppets, singing, and acting at the same time, PG-13, $21-$36, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
July 21-22, Friday-Saturday, events begin: 4pm/Friday, 9am/Saturday, “Farmington Summer Fest,” come to Farmington, Maine for a weekend of family friendly activities and old tyme fun! On Friday, July 21st come watch or participate in the Farmington’s Got Talent show and on Saturday, July 22nd join us for kids activities in Meetinghouse Park, artisan vendors on Broadway, live music from over 15 different music groups at three different venues, a farmers’ market, and food trucks throughout downtown! Farmington is excited to host Flash! In the Pans Community Steel Band from Blue Hill at Summer Fest again this year. Don’t miss the Dreamin’ Big Bed Races where teams bring a bed on wheels built for racing to cruise down the streets of Farmington! Races start at 7:15 pm on Saturday, July 22nd, free, Downtown, Farmington. FMI: www.mainetoday.com.
July 21, Friday, 5pm, “Art Walk LA,” LA Arts partners with the local community to coordinate this monthly summer event that converts over 20 downtown Lewiston and Auburn businesses and storefronts into public arts spaces. The event drives thousands of people each summer to LA’s downtowns to view its galleries, exhibitions, and special performances—and, of course, connect with friends and new faces, free, L/A Arts Community Gallery, 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-7228, laarts.org.
July 21-23, Friday-Sunday, all-day events, “Oakfest,” events start off with a parade on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. Following the parade will be a street dance, food vendors and a beer tent. Saturday will be the Open Air Market from 9-3 on Pleasant Street. There will be a variety of vendors, music and children’s activities. From 4-6 it will be Oakland’s Got Talent at the boat landing. Sunday will be the Triathlon starting at 9:00 am. The Fishing Derby will be from June 20th to July 20th on any lake in Maine, Pleasant Street, Oakland. FMI: www.oakfestmaine.com.
July 21-22, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “Bates Dance Festival performance: zoe/juniper,” Choreographer Zoe Scofield and visual artist Juniper Shuey present their new “Clear & Sweet,” an adaptation of the uniquely American tradition of shape-note singing. Mixing singers with a stellar cast of dancers, this work plays with constantly shifting points of perspective and highlights the strengths of community, $12-$25, Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 329 College Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6161, www.batesdancefestival.org.
July 21-22, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 1pm/Sat, “Othello,” from start to finish “Othello” is packed with revenge, illusion, passion, mistrust, jealousy, and murder. If the malevolent Iago is Shakespeare’s most compelling villain, then in Othello and Desdemona the Bard offers his most tragic and unforgettable lovers. Newly married and promoted, Othello finds himself the pawn in the manipulative games of his right-hand man, Iago. As his imagination is poisoned, Othello turns on his new bride Desdemona and loyal lieutenant Cassio, rapidly spiraling from hero to murderer in Shakespeare’s tale of jealousy, duplicity, and destruction, see ticket information, Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-9999, theateratmonmouth.org.
July 22, Saturday, 7pm, “Metropolitan Opera Singer Renee Tatum,” six years ago, Renee Tatum made her Metropolitan Opera debut. Since then she has performed on the most prestigious stages throughout the United States and continues to perform regularly with the Metropolitan Opera. Opera News praised her for her “commanding and dramatic presence”. She will be singing a wide variety of songs from classical to cabaret with works from Weill, Wagner, Debussy, Faure, and Chausson. The Vienna Union Hall, which seats only 120, will provide an intimate setting to showcase Renee’s wonderful voice. Renee is thrilled to come to Maine and there will be a meet and greet immediately following the concert, $20, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-3328, www.mainetoday.com.

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