Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 15-21

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 15-21

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 15-21

“Vienna Piano Trio,” Minsky Recital Hall, Orono

Feb. 15-18, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Escanaba in da Moonlight,” when the Soady clan gathers at the family’s camp for the opening day of deer season, 35-year-old Reuben bears the dubious distinction of being the oldest Soady in the history of the Soadys never to have bagged a buck. In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, Reuben goes to extraordinary lengths to remove himself from the family record book. A Maine Premiere, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Feb. 16-17, Friday-Saturday, daily events, “Katahdin Area Winterfest 2018,” snowmobile Parade down Penobscot Ave.–Old, New and ATV’s with Tracks…to a bonfire in the Park on Friday at 6pm, antique/vintage show at Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse from 10am-2pm, clubhouse and museum opens at 7am for food and tour, Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse, Lake Road, Millinocket. FMI: 207-723-4443, www.katahdinmaine.com.
Feb. 17, Saturday, 10am-2pm, “Great Maine Outdoor Weekend: Winter Family Day of Play at Fields Pond,” Attention all families! Join us for a fun day of outdoor exploration and hands-on activities for all ages. Learn how you can become a citizen scientist and help protect wildlife and habitat in Maine while having some old-fashioned wintertime fun. Events include: • Outdoor activities: sledding, fort building, and more • Snowshoe rentals • Indoor arts & crafts • Refreshments available, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org.
Feb. 17, Saturday, 11am-2pm, “2018 WKIT Cardboard Carnival,” Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 17th and join us at the hill behind the Brewer Auditorium from 11am-2pm for some cardboard sliding fun! Show off your cardboard creations and have some fun with your favorite local rockers, 100.3 WKIT! Remember: Your sled can only be made out of duct tape, cardboard and paint. There will, of course, be prizes for Best In Show, Most Creative and Longest Distance! All crafts must be registered prior to participating in the event; Download the Registration & Waiver form at WKITFM.com or stop by our office at 861 Broadway, Bangor. Start designing your craft now and we’ll see you on Saturday, February 17th at the hill behind Brewer Auditorium, Brewer Auditorium, Wilson Street, Brewer. FMI: WKITFM.com.
Feb. 17, Saturday, 6pm, “Fantasy Costume Ball,” become a part of royalty and a fun night of dancing. This formal event will include: professional photography & videography, photobooth, professional dance instructions, live DJ & musical performance, fantasy themed décor, silent auction, door prizes, and costume contest, $25-$45, Brewer Auditorium, 318 Wilson Street, Brewer. FMI: www.downeastfantasyconme.com/events-1.
Feb. 18, Sunday, 3pm, “Vienna Piano Trio,” celebrated for its finessed, infectious exuberance, tonal allure, and its irresistible panache, the Vienna Piano Trio has long been hailed as one of the “world’s leading ensembles of piano, violin and cello,” -The Washington Post, $35, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.umaine.edu/spa/tickets.
Feb. 18, Sunday, 3pm, “Jeff Dunham, comedy superstar,” ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is a global comedy superstar and one of the world’s most inventive entertainers. Dunham, a Guinness World Record holder for “most Tickets Sold for a Stand-up Comedy Tour,” has built an entertainment empire over years of non-stop touring and innovation, $52, Cross Insurance Civic Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 1-800-745-3000, www.crossinsurancecenter.com.

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