Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 8-14

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 8-14

“Rhythm Future Quartet,” Saco River Theatre, Bar Mills

Nov. 9-11, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Mother Butterfly,” when stand-up comic Amy recounts her life with her dysfunctional family, this time her memories come to life. Dealing with her mother’s death, Amy relives the highs and lows of life growing up with a mother battling depression and a father unable to show emotion. With a keen eye for the ridiculous, even in life’s tragedies, Amy guides us through key episodes in her life: As she so succinctly puts it, “We don’t get to choose how people love us.” Presented by Storm Warnings Repertory Theatre, $20, $15/seniors, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Nov. 9, Friday, 7:30pm, “Rhythm Future Quartet,” the acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max O’Rourke on second guitar and Greg Loughman on bass, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre. Reservations advised, $30, $25/seniors and students, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, sacorivertheatre.org.
Nov. 9, Friday, 8pm, “Vicki Monroe, Psychic Medium & Spirit Messenger,” “If you’ve ever wondered or felt like a passed love one is trying to deliever you a message….wondered what death is like? Are they happy Can they see me? How can I hear them?” Come and experience an evening of Spirit Communication with Vicki Monroe. Psychic Medium, Spirit Messenger, Vicki Monroe is one of the top 100 psychic mediums in the world today. She is a published author, radio personality, and the star of her own documentary series, “Cell Block Psychic” on Investigation Discovery! She has been sharing her talents for over 2 decades, $32.50-$73.50, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Nov. 10, Saturday, 9am-1pm, “Christmas Fair,” craft tables, food table, candy table, mystery packages, white elephant, and Christmas tree décor. Light breakfast and luncheon served: corn chowder, seafood chowder, crab rolls, tuna, chicken and egg salad, will be collecting canned goods for the Saco food pantry, free, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 20 Jenkins Road, Saco. FMI: www.facebook.com/Cornerstone-United-Methodist-Church-Saco-Maine-99488779465/.
Nov. 10, Saturday, 5-8pm, “Ferry Beach 3rd Annual Art Auction,” a fundraiser for Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center which supports our campus capital needs and programming initiatives. 75 pieces of fine art, the Thornton Academy String Quartet, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and a live portrait painting make this a great night for a good cause, $35, $60/2 tickets, Ferry Beach Park Association, 5 Morris Avenue, Saco. FMI: 207-282-4489, www.ferrybeach.org.
Nov. 10, Saturday, 6pm, “Shadowbox at Dirigo,” enjoy craft beer with lovely views of the Saco River while the trio Shadowbox kicks up a joyful ruckus, singing nostalgic toe-tappers that range from the early swing of the 20s to country and blues and soul, along with fresh and grooving originals. With Tom Jacques on upright bass and harmonica, Bess Jacques on keyboard, and Per Hanson on drums and harmonica, free, Dirigo Brewing Company, 28 Pearl Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-731-8611, www.dirigobeer.com.
Nov. 11, Sunday, 7pm, “World War I Centennial Concert,” honor the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of WWI through a concert of songs of the era on Veterans Day. Monica Grabin performs “Over There! And Back Again,” a singing history of the Great War and its effects on American society, $5, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.

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