Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 28-July4

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 28-July4

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 28-July4

“The Gawler Family Band,” Surry Arts at the Barn, Surry

June 28- 30 and July 1, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thus, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sat and Sun, “Shear Madness,” see the longest-running play in the history of American theatre! Shear Madness combines madcap improvisation and a spine-tingling mystery that audience members help solve. The story unfolds at a hairstyling salon where topical humor erupts as spontaneously as the passion. Between a shampoo and a style, a murder is committed and you’ll have the opportunity to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery in the annals of fake crime. The outcome is never the same, which is why many audience members return again and again for more Madness, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
June 29, Friday, 7pm, “The Gawler Family Band,” Their original sound and energy simply brings joy, energy and more. They play a mix of folk, bluegrass and original tunes. The mom and dad as well as the three sisters harmonize beautifully, $15, Surry Arts at the Barn, 8 Cross Road, Surry. FMI: surryartsandevents.com.
June 29, Friday, 7-10pm, “Bangor Symphony Orchestra and Geaghan Brothers Brewing Team Up for Unique Tasting Event,” The Bangor Symphony Orchestra and Geaghan Brothers Brewing are working to bring music and beer together in perfect harmony, and the public is invited to enjoy the results at the Bangor Arts Exchange Ballroom on Friday, June 29th. This Beer & Music pairing event will feature four craft beers by the Geaghan Brothers alongside musical selections chosen to enhance the tasting experience. Bangor Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Trond Saeverud will perform on violin, with Grammy Award-winning Music Director Lucas Richman on piano. On tap will be the exclusive GBB release of a traditional Nordic brew known as a Vossaøl, set to be paired with a Norwegian fiddle melody performed by Mr. Saeverud. Additional music and beer selections will be announced at the event, $25/includes four 10oz pours, as well as a complimentary glass, Bangor Arts Exchange, 193 Exchange Street, Bangor. FMI: bangorsymphony.org/beer-music.
June 30, Saturday, 8am-2:30pm, “Paddle Events on Orland River Day,” Take the scenic route to the Orland River Day festivities Saturday, June 30 by joining the annual alewife run from Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery to Orland Village. Cheri Domina of Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust and Karen Francoeur of Castine Kayak Adventures will lead canoers and kayakers from the Alamoosook Lake beach at 8 a.m. sharp for a leisurely 3.5-mile (less than two-hour) paddle down the Narramissic River, arriving in the village in time for the parade and strawberry shortcake. One short portage around a dam is involved. Need a boat? Castine Kayak will rent and deliver a kayak for $20 (call 866-3506). To leave a vehicle in the village, drop off your boat at the hatchery, then drive to Orland village and catch the shuttle back (courtesy of First Student), leaving from the old schoolhouse parking lot on Route 166 (next to the Post Office) at 7:30 a.m. Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery is located 1.3 miles off Route 1, on Hatchery Road in East Orland. For information, call Cheri at 930-9730 or e-mail cheri.domina@gmail.com. The paddle will occur in light rain or shine. After the alewife run, join Castine Kayak’s Rescue & Rolling Demonstration at 11:30 a.m. on the Narramissic River waterfront. Maine Sea Kayak Guides from Castine Kayak will demonstrate “Many Ways to RIGHT and RE-ENTER your Kayak.” In this demonstration, you will see what happens when a kayak tips over and how many ways the capsized kayaker can be rescued. You’ll get a great idea of what you should bring with you when kayaking and what skills you should strive to learn. Castine Kayak’s Kayak Capsize and Rescue Workshop will be offered 12:30-2:30 p.m. To be an independent kayaker, an essential skill is self and partnership rescue. Be ready for the unexpected. Learn what you need to know to be a safe paddler so that you can explore in comfort. We’ll practice wet exits, partnership rescues and self-rescue methods. Special festival price is $25 per person, Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, Hatchery Road, East Orland. FMI: 207-469-6929, greatpondtrust.org.
June 30, Saturday, 10am, “Bangor’s Historic Architecture: Walking Tour,” Bangor’s landscape is filled with examples of the work of some of America’s greatest architects including C. Parker Crowell, Wilfred Mansur and Richard Upjohn. Join the Bangor Historical Society for a stroll through the Queen City’s neighborhoods and get a different perspective on her pre and post Great Fire of 1911 history, $10/adults, $5/12 and under, Advance ticket purchase recommended, Bangor Historical Society, Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union Street, Bangor. FMI: bangorhistoricalsociety.org.
June 30, Saturday, 5-6pm, “Public Supper,” menu includes yellow, pea pork and vegetarian spicy BBQ beans, heart healthy salads, American chop suey, mac and cheese, cornbread and pies, $8/adults, $3/under 12, $20/family, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-945-9567, www.fumcbangor.org.
July 1, Sunday, 6pm, “Jeremy Camp,” an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter whose songs are filled with faith and hope. Join him for an inspiring evening of music and stories. Order your tickets today as his New England shows always sell out, see site for ticketing details, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.

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