Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 6-13

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September 5, 2018
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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 6-13

“31st Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival,” Wells Reserve at Laudholm, Wells

Sept. 6-9 and 11-12, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Sat, Sun and Wed, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sun. and Tues.-Wed, “Jersey Boys,” it’s just too good to be true! The multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation that took Broadway and the world by storm, makes its Northeast premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Jersey Boys takes audiences on an exhilarating journey behind the music of mega-stars Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Follow the incredible story of four guys bound by one dream, who worked their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Audiences around the world have gone wild over the electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these hometown boys from Jersey all the way to the top of the charts: “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” “My Eyes Adored You,” and many more. You’re sure to leave exclaiming, “Oh, What a Night!” see site for ticketing details, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Sept. 6, Thursday, 8pm, “Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs,” Holly & Dave met in a China Town smuggler’s den basement. Golightly was seeking an upright bass player, to do a small USA tour & Lawyer was the only one she found. After a half hour run-through, they were off the next day. You might could say that this was the beginning of their collaboration as the idea of doing records together was first conceived on those long drives in the American West. After nearly ten years, seven-hundred-thousand miles, countless shows and other misadventures, the time finally came. In January of 2007 they built a make-shift studio, in the Southern English countryside, to record what they had talked about. With only four days to write, record & mix, the pair couldn’t have been happier with the result. Supposed to be a low key release, You Can’t Buy A Gun When You’re Crying (Damaged Goods), attention snowballed enough fill a year’s touring. The second album by Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs was recorded in Northern Spain during a break whilst touring their first album. Released in October 2008 & titled Dirt Don’t Hurt(Damaged Goods in UK / EU & Transdreamer in North America). They released their album No Help Coming(2011), on Transdreamer, with a USA tour beginning shortly after. Benefits Mustang Rescue Biddeford, doors open at 7:30pm with opening act Mike O’Hehir at 8pm and Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs at 8:30pm, $12+service fee/advance, $15/door cash only, $18+service with $6 going to Ever After Mustang Rescue, Engine, 128 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-370-9130, feedtheengine.org.
Sept. 7, Friday, 5pm, “Sanford Elks-Annual Chili/Chowda Contest,” you’re invited to come enjoy the many local chili and chowder recipes offered by area restaurants, caterers and social clubs. Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Awards. Join the fun and win some great prizes from our Bucket Raffles and Live Auction! This is a family friendly evening to gather and support the Children at the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, $10/per person, Elks Lodge, 13 Elm Street, Sanford. FMI: www.facebook.com/events/467869223681869.
Sept. 7-9, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm, “28th Annual Capriccio Music Festival 2018,” Ogunquit Performing Arts is excited to present two days of musical performances by highly acclaimed artists beginning on Friday, September 7, 2018, and continuing all day Saturday and into the evening of September 8th. Performing artists include The Matt DeChamplain Trio, Andy Happel with Los Galactacos, Paul Sullivan and Con Fullam. While OPA’s Capriccio in prior years has been presented as a “Festival of the Arts”, this season it’s changed its focus back to its roots and thus been retitled “The Capriccio Music Festival”. As such, our 28th Annual Festival will begin with returning Jazz pianist Matt DeChamplain. This time he brings his own jazz trio with him, including guitarist Christopher Morrison and bassist Matthew Dwonszyk. They’ll be performing 7:30pm, Friday, September 7th at the S. Judson Dunaway Great Hall, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. On Saturday, September 8th we are presenting a day long walkable series of performances. From10am to 11:30am we begin at the Main Beach with the very popular Annual Kite Festival. This year we’re adding live music with Andy Happel. Andy plans to bring along some musician friends to join in the joyous fun, playing selections from his repertoire of exotic tunes and lilting rhythms…weather permitting of course. Then a chance to catch lunch and stroll on over to the Dunaway Center for 2:30pm ‘matinee’ performances by Grammy Award Winning pianist Paul Sullivan and Emmy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Con Fullam. Paul’s warm and inviting personality, coupled with his world-class musicianship, wins over new listeners immediately and usually makes them life-long fans. Con is a most talented and accomplished wordsmith and songwriter, but it’s when he himself performs his music that the listener’s experience is most touching, whether his musical stories are wistful, joyous, loving, blue or hopeful. We are very pleased that both these extrodinarily delightful Maine artists have accepted our invitations to perform in Ogunquit. Take my word for it, this is not to be missed! Time for Dinner then onto the Barn Gallery, 1 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, for our final performance of the day. Andy Happel and Los Galactacos return to the Barn after last year’s highly received performance. Their variety of beautiful songs and rousing rhythms from across the Americas, and across the seas: Tex/Mex folk; Appalachian string music; Canadian maritimes fiddle tunes; the Classic American Songbook; ol’ time Country; and music for wherever people gather and celebrate had us dancing in the aisles, tickets for each individual performance are $18/advance, $20/door, $5/students, discounted Festival Ticket that provides admission for all three events $45, Downtown, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Sept. 7, Friday, 8pm, “Joe Diffie,” the multi-platinum-selling artist who dominated the charts during a hot streak in the ‘90’s may have been absent from the radio charts for the past few years, but Joe-Joe-Joe Diffie has never slowed down – writing, touring and recording a myriad of projects including his critically acclaimed 2010 bluegrass album “Homecoming,” and his recent “Roots And Boots” acoustic tour and collaborative CD “All In The Same Boat,” with fellow hitmakers Sammy Kershaw and Aaron Tippin. And now he’s back at it again, riding shotgun with hick-hop sensations the Jawga Boyz on a brand new single, “Girl Ridin’ Shotgun,” which was recently released to country radio, $60-$70, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
Sept. 8-9, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “31st Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival,” the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival brings 120 of New England’s finest artisans to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, a spectacular setting on Maine’s south coast. The event features jewelry, apparel, painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Good food, music, and beautiful natural surroundings round out the indoor/outdoor show. Proceeds benefit education, conservation, and research at the Wells Reserve, $10, $5/members, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.
Sept. 8, Saturday, 11am-3pm, “William Barry’s Vintage Fair,” celebrates this area’s wealth of history and innovation, showcasing current artists and makers that employ history and historic methods in their current work. Antiques, traditional craft, retro-inspired creations, collectibles and foodway are all included. The Brick Store Museum is also accepting applications for artisans who wish to exhibit their work at William Barry’s Vintage Fair. The fair will focus on historic and traditional crafts and art, vintage-modern and retro antiques and current works, and local artistry and organizations sculpting the culture of our area today, free, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.

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