Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 19-25

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 19-25

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 19-25

“Bangor Flower Show,” Alfond Arena, UMO, Orono

Apr. 19, Thursday, 6pm, “Swingmatism! Free Jazz at the Library,” Jay Bregman on saxophone and Dan Barrett on trombone with members of the Nites Show Band: Lincoln Blake, keyboard; Dave Clarke, guitar; Bob Roman, bass; with Mike Borja on drums, free, Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-8336, www.bangorpubliclibrary.org.
Apr. 20, Friday, 4:20pm, “Healthy High 5K/10K Run or Walk,” presented by the University Credit Union, this race will start at the New Balance Recreation Center on the of Maine campus and will continue on a course around campus ending back at the Rec center. The 5k/10k courses will be timed for 1.5 hours. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runners in each of the divisions for both the 5/10k, $10 and up, New Balance Recreation and Fitness Center, UMO, Hilltop Avenue, Orono. FMI: umaine.edu/wellness/races/healthyhigh.
Apr. 20-22, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Little Women: The Broadway Musical,” entertainment production degree program presents Little Women. Preparations for the show were integrated into several of the courses that comprise NESCom’s entertainment production degree program. Throughout the production process, students were given the opportunity to practically apply their curriculum skills to the realities of theatrical production. Students performing in the musical are part of the musical theatre performance course taught by Jeri Misler. In addition to directing the production, Misler works as the managing director of the Gracie Theatre. “This year’s musical production of Little Women will feature some unique workshop techniques,” said Misler. “The performance style will be presentational. Instead of elaborate sets, the production will use projections along with minimal scenic and costume elements in order to focus the audience’s attention on the performers. Props and settings are created by the actors’ movements and attitudes. This ‘Our Town’ approach calls upon the performers’ skill to bring the story to life.” More About Little Women: The musical is based on the classic novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. It was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The novel, Little Women, follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. It details their passage from childhood to womanhood and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. The lead character, Jo March, wants to become a novelist. Little Women is a family drama that validates virtue over wealth and details Jo’s quest to overcome gender constraints in her life and career, $5, $3/students, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Apr. 20-22, Friday-Saturday, 10am-6pm/Fri. and Sat, 10am-4pm/Sun,“Bangor Flower and Garden Show,” a local favorite of Mainers for decades. Now with its new location thousands will flock to the Alfond Arena on the campus of the University of Maine Orono to see the freshest landscaped gardens in bloom including floral, horticultural and botanical decor along with the latest products and services that make up your beautiful outdoors. Plants, seeds, bulbs, cut flowers, herbs, shrubs, tools, sheds, greenhouses, decks, irrigation, hardscape products and green sustainable products will highlight this April 20, 21, 22 Bangor Flower and Garden Show, Alfond Arena, UMO, Tunk Road, Orono. FMI: www.umaine.edu.
Apr. 20, Friday, 7pm, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” On the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling, $15, $10/seniors, $8/student, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Apr. 21, Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm, “52nd Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race,” held annually on the third weekend of April, is the largest paddling event in New England and one of the largest in the country. Hosted by the Bangor Dept. of Parks & Recreation, the 16.5 mile race begins in the Town of Kenduskeag and ends near the confluence of the Penobscot River in downtown Bangor, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor. FMI: 207-992-4490, www.bangorparksandrec.com.
Apr. 21, Saturday, 12pm/events begin, “Downtown Bangor Earth Day Festival,” UMaine’s Office of Sustainability, UMA-Bangor’s Office of Student Life, Transportation for All, and the Peace and Justice Center are throwing an Earth Day Festival as part of Earth Week! This zero-waste event will feature fun and educational activities for everyone from kids to adults. Activities include: electric vehicle test rides, make-your-own seed bombs, a clothing exchange, and tons of local treats. Experts in the energy field will be present to teach participants about energy efficiency and clean energy in Maine. Bus ticket reimbursements will be available upon request, free, Pickering Square, downtown, Bangor. FMI: 312-520-8983, www.facebook.com/events/2030730207215956.

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