Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27
September 20, 2017
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27
September 20, 2017

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27

“North Sea Gas,” Vienna Union Hall, Vienna

Sept. 21-23, Thursday– Saturday, 8pm, “A Comedy of Tenors,” one hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possible go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife Maria from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight, $20/advance, $22/door, $17-$19/children, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
Sept. 22, Friday, 6:27am, “Rise ‘N Shine 5K Road Race,” come run/walk with the Y in Augusta, Maine, Individual Competition Runners/Walkers Welcome. DRESS UP AND HAVE FUN AS A TEAM! THERE WILL BE PRIZES! THE COURSE The Rise ‘N Shine 5K Road Race is a fun and challenging course including the Kennebec River Rail Trail. The event will begin and end at the Kennebec Valley YMCA in Augusta.Timing for individual runners (walkers are not timed). Teams are encouraged, but not timed together, $25/day of, $22/advance, Kennebec Valley YMCA, 31 Union Street, Augusta. FMI: 207-622-YMCA, kvymca.org/rise-and-shine-5k-road-race-results.
Sept. 22, Friday, 7pm, “North Sea Gas,” one of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies performed by Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie McDonald, and Grant Simpson. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Harmonica, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. They have received Gold and Silver Disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry Association and regularly sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, $12, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-2674, sites.google.com/site/viennaunionhall2012/home.
Sept. 22-24, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Calendar Girls,” When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for their local hospital. They manage to persuade four friends to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar. The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame. Note: This show contains nudity, briefly and tastefully, $24, $22/students and seniors, +/handling fees, Waterville Opera House, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
Sept. 23, Saturday, 9am-4pm, “2017 Maine Woodcarver’s Association Show,” featuring woodcarvings on display, the “wood and things” gift shop, and raffle items, $4, free/under 14, Buker Community Center, 22 Armory Street, Augusta. FMI: mainewoodcarvers.com.
Sept. 23, Saturday, 7pm, “Maine Outdoor Film Festival,” join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Baxter Brewing Co. for the festival’s first-ever Lewiston-Auburn screening. Yes, there will be beer, free, Baxter Brewing Company, 130 Mill Street, Lewiston. FMI: maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2017-lewiston.
Sept. 23, Saturday, 7pm, “Maine Music Society Benefit,” delicious hors d’oeuvres, pasta bar and a cash bar will give you the energy you’ll need to Rock the Night Away. No partners needed. The Moon Dawgs, a Lewiston PAL-Hop Band formed in the 1960’s, will perform your favorite oldies from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The evening includes a live auction with everyone’s favorite auctioneer Chip Morrison. Plan your next vacation and bid on a one-week stay in the Bahamas or a weekend get-away at Boothbay’s Country Club and Oceanside Inn. Also on the auction block will be a hybrid bike courtesy of Rainbow Bicycles, and an instant wine cellar. A silent auction with about 15 items gives you an opportunity to start your holiday shopping. Tickets are selling fast so make your reservations today, $40/advance, $50/door, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-333-3386, mainemusicsociety.org.

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