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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 18-24

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 18-24

“Maine State Ballet presents ‘Tap, Tap, Jazz,’” Lopez Theater, Falmouth

Jan. 18-20, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sat, “The Not-So-Lovely Love Letters,” A “hit”larious new comedy about love and life that will start the new year off with non-stop laughter. Sometimes what people “say” isn’t exactly what was said- and sometimes what people “read” isn’t exactly what’s going on… and that can create a whole lot of uproarious misunderstanding with comical consequences for this older couple who are experiencing online dating for the first time, $18, $15/seniors, pay-what-you-can/Thursday, The Footlights Theater, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 10am, “Jason St. Pierre Trio,” perform jazz and pop standards at Prince Memorial Library’s monthly concert series. The trio, with tenor saxophone, guitar and acoustic bass, incorporates tunes from the Great American Songbook, as well as pop tunes from the 60s and 70s. With a West Coast Jazz flavor added, this makes for an enjoyable listening experience for all ages, free, Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main Street, Cumberland. FMI: 207-829-2215, princememorial.org.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 1pm and 4pm, “Maine State Ballet presents ‘Tap, Tap, Jazz,’” This popular annual show, filled with Broadway-style song and dance numbers, is guaranteed to delight the entire family and help shake off those winter blues, reservations are strongly recommended, $15-$20, Maine State Ballet’s Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route One, Falmouth. FMI: 207-781-7672, mainestateballet.org.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 4:30-6pm, “Souper Bowl Community Supper,” sponsored by The Mechanic Falls Historical Society and the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration. A variety of homemade soups, including beef stew, corn chowder, broccoli and cheese, fish chowder and lamb barley with vegetables will be served with bread and rolls and homemade desserts. The cost of the Souper Bowl is $7.00 a person and proceeds will be shared by both organizations, Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, 64 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls. FMI: 207-346-3100, www.sunjournal.com.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 7pm, “Raymond Arts Alliance Music Presentation,” RAA is pleased to present three different musical groups on the evening of January 20th David Young – Folk Classics, the music of Bob Dylan and original songs, Top Brahmen – Smooth, groove based modern R&B/Soul music Canoso y Otros – High energy Latin music in the son/salsa tradition. This will be presented in three sets and light refreshments will be available. This event is open to the community. There is no advanced seating and doors will open at 6:30 pm for the 7:00 pm show, donations appreciated, Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main Street, Raymond. FMI: 207-655-4283, www.raymondvillagelibrary.org.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 7pm, “Live Music with Jones Orchestra,” A BYOB dance with the Jones Orchestra is held every Saturday night, weather permitting, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the So. Paris Legion Hall on Church Street. There will also be food and drinks. The Jones Orchestra features Wally Jones on trumpet, Allen Hutchinson on piano, Vern Record and Wayne Cox on drums and new member Linwood Cash on guitar, $5, American Legion Hall, 22 Church Street, South Paris. FMI: www.sunjournal.com.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 8pm, “Spencer Albee,” Portland based and nationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer. Since 1995, he has toured internationally, signed multiple record deals and worked with artists ranging from David Bowie to De La Soul with his bands As Fast As, Spencer and the School Spirit Mafia, Space versus Speed, and Rustic Overtones. His six piece live band includes bassist McCrae Hathaway, drummer/percussionist Andrew Hodgkins, guitarist/keyboardist Scott Mohler and vocalists Renee Coolbrith and Blythe Armitage, $20pp $4/handling fee, credit cards are not accepted on site for food or beverage, lobby and bar opens at 5pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

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