Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 25-31

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 25-31

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 25-31

“Harvey,” Bangor Grange Hall, Bangor

Oct 25-28 and 31, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Thurs. and Wed, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sat. and Sun, “Wait Until Dark,” in this new adaption of the 1966 thriller, a sinister con man and two ex-convicts meet their match when they trace a valuable doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susan. Through a cleverly constructed deception, they nearly fool Susan, but she unveils the ruse and a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. Susan knows the only way to play fair is by her rules, so she waits until darkness falls to bring the game to a breath-stopping conclusion, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Oct. 25, Thursday, 7pm, “Portland Cello Project play Radiohead’s ‘OK Computer’,” In a way, the artistic destinies of the equally unorthodox OK Computer and Portland Cello Project were meant to coincide. They will do so on October 25 when the Portland Cello Project appears at the CCA for what is expected to be a thrilling performance of music from the album Rolling Stone Magazine called a “stunning art-rock tour de force.” Top it off with music by Johann Sebastian Bach and John Coltrane and you have an exciting concert that provides something for everyone, $25-$30, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Oct. 25, Thursday, 7:45pm, “Jazz Night at the Bangor Public Library,” Swingmatism plays mainstream jazz in Swing to Bop and Beyond. Band members are, Jay Bregman, saxophone; Dan Barrett, trombone; Brian Nadeau, trumpet and flugelhorn; David Clarke, guitar; Bob Roman, bass; Lincoln Blake, keyboard; and Mike Borja, drums, free, Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-8336, www.bangorpubliclibrary.org.
Oct. 26-28, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Harvey,” the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a gentle soul whose eccentricities include being best friends with an invisible 6-foot rabbit, $12/adults, $10/students, seniors and veterans, $5/12 and under, Bangor Grange Hall, 1192 Ohio Street, Bangor. FMI: www.bangorcommunitytheatre.org.
Oct. 26, Friday, 7-9pm, “Pumpkin Jam,” come and listen to the Battle of the Bands, featuring Doughty Hill Band, Deb Maynard’s, Little Big Band and Troy Youngblood. We’ll have desserts, light snacks, and a cash bar by the Center Coffee House, $10, The Center Theatre, 20 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. FMI: 207-564-8943, www.centertheatre.org.
Oct. 27, Saturday, 1pm, “The Met: Live in HD-La Fanciulla del West,” Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, with the heralded return of tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw she loves. Tenor Yusif Eyvazov also sings some performances. Baritone Željko Lucic is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts. Free informational sessions are held prior to each opera. Join the session to learn about the upcoming opera and meet up with other opera fans- October 25 – Orono Public Library; 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., $25/adult, $20/senior, $10/student, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Oct. 27, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Dance with Alumni Jazz Band,” whether you love to dance or just love to listen to good music, come on out and enjoy yourself. We’ll be playing Big Band era music as well as newer pop, waltz, swing tunes and Latin numbers. Refreshments available, $10, Next Generation Theatre, Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.

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