Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 9-15

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 9-15


“Grumpy Old Men, the Musical,” Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit

Aug. 9-11, Thursday-Saturday, 2pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs-Sat, “Bridges of Madison County,” a musical about the forbidden love affair between a traveling photographer and a rural housewife. Based on the best-selling novel and hit movie, this Broadway show received four Tony nominations in 2014, $30/adults, $25/seniors, $15/20 and under and senior matinee, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
Aug. 9-12 and 14-15, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Sat, Sun. and Wed, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat, Tues.-Wed, 7:30pm, “Grumpy Old Men, the Musical,” fasten your seat belt, it’s going to be a grumpy ride! The Ogunquit Playhouse is proud to produce the U.S. premiere of the new musical-comedy, Grumpy Old Men: The Musical — just in time to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the classic 1993 Warner Brothers film starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ann-Margret. This hilarious new show was penned by Dan Remmes, with music by Neil Berg and lyrics by Nick Meglin. Two aging neighbors, Max and John, have been feuding for more than fifty years until the beautiful and charming Ariel moves in across the street —raising the rivalry to new heights! Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud story of family, friendship, love and romance in a fresh new musical that’s guaranteed to delight, $52-$103, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Aug. 9, Thursday, 8pm, “NPR’s funniest storyteller-James Judd from Snap Judgement,” comedian, Author, and Radio Personality from NPR’s Snap Judgment, James Judd is a former member of The Groundlings in Los Angeles and the New Faces at the Hollywood Improv. As a comedian & comedy writer, James worked on many projects, including a critically acclaimed solo show and TV appearances on Star Search & Evening at the Improv. He is the winner of the “2015 Snap Judgment Comedic Performance Of The Year” Award”, $35-$40, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
Aug. 10-12, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sun, “The Last Day at W.O.R.K,” the radio station, W.O.R.K is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners have invited back their favorite acts for one last nostalgic show. There are memories, music, laughter and a surprise no one is expecting, $10, Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre, 456 Main St, Springvale. FMI: 207-324-5657, www.nassonevents.com.
Aug. 11, Saturday, 8:30am-2pm, “7th Annual Car Show-Woodies in the Cove,” this event has become well known in the world of Woodies car shows and is now the largest Woodie event in New England and possibly the entire East Coast, an achievement that is possible with the support of our community sponsorship. At last year’s event 50 Woodies from all over New England, New York and from as far away as Virginia attended! The Woodies car show is important to the Historical Society in an effort to be more self-sufficient and to succeed into the future, Historical Society, 974 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-4775, www.wellstown.org.
Aug. 11, Saturday, 7:30pm, “David Mallett,” David Mallett returns once again, after an unforgettable sold out show last year! David is one of America’s true original troubadours. In a career spanning four decades, he has recorded 14 albums, had several hundred covers of his songs, including the American folk classic, “Garden Song” and has performed in clubs, concert halls and festivals across the US, Canada and Europe. Known for his carefully written, poetic offerings, his body of work has provided material for an eclectic list of artists that includes Alison Krauss, Pete Seeger, Hal Ketchum, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, and The Muppets. Reservations recommended, $30, $25/seniors and students, Saco River Theatre, 28 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
Aug. 12, Sunday, 8pm, “Devonsquare & Aztec Two-Step featuring Rex Fowler & Friends,” together again! Jonathan’s welcomes back for their 5th annual reunion old friends Aztec Two-Step and Devonsquare. Going back to the 1980’s, they have a warm and storied history of co-writing and performing together. Along with their own sets, there may be some musical surprises… For Devonsquare, this will be special date included in their “Farewell Tour.” After 43 years of performing across the U.S. and Europe as well as releasing five critically acclaimed recordings – two for Atlantic Records and three independently released projects – this compelling folk-rock band has decided this will be their last year of live performances. Tom Dean & Alana MacDonald (the two remaining original members of the group) will be joined by longtime bassist Teg Glendon and guitarist Robbie Coffin. This show with Aztec-Two Step featuring Rex Fowler & Friends will be one of the highlights of this final year for the band and fans alike, and something not to be missed! The story of Aztec Two-Step is intertwined with the history of folk-rock music in America, originating from a chance meeting at an open mic night in a Boston folk club in 1971. In 1972, Aztec Two-Step, whose name comes from a poem by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, burst upon the scene with their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records. Since then, Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have spent a lifetime making music together. Now, after 47 years of touring, Neal finds himself taking an indefinite period of time off after the passing of his beloved wife Karen, and Rex welcomes to the Aztec Two-Step stage friends Steven “Muddy” Roues (Roues Brothers, Jon Pousette-Dart) on double bass and vocals, and Dodie Pettit (original cast member of Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera”; “Cats”) on vocals, guitar and keyboards. Rex’s new lineup continues to perform all the favorite ATS vintage classics, $37.50-$78.50, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, jonathansogunquit.com.

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