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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Nov.29-Dec.5

“The Little Prince,” Gracie Theatre, Husson University, Bangor

Nov. 29, Thursday, 5:30pm, “Former Poet Laureate, Wesley McNair,” Wesley McNair, Maine’s former poet laureate, will return to the Thompson Free Library to read from his latest volume of poems, “The Unfastening.” McNair’s presentation in will also offer insights into the creative process used in the writing of the book, free, Thompson Free Library, 186 E. Main Street, Dover Foxcroft. FMI: 207-564-3350, www.thompson.lib.me.us.
Nov. 29, Thursday, 6pm, “Swingmatism: Jazz Concert,” final concert of the year, band members are: Jay Bregman, Sax; Dan Barrett, Trombone; Brian Nadeau, Trumpet & Flugelhorn; David Clarke, Guitar; Bob Roman, Bass; Lincoln Blake, Keyboard; and Mike Borja, Drums, Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-8336, www.bangorpubliclibrary.org.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Friday-Saturday, 7pm, “The Little Prince,” this play, based on the beloved children’s book by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, tells the story of a world-weary and disenchanted aviator whose sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert. A mysterious, regal “little man” appears and says, “Please, sir, draw me a sheep.” During their two weeks together in the desert, the little prince tells the aviator about his adventures through the galaxy, how he met a snake and a fox who wished to be tamed, and about a very special flower in a garden of roses on his own tiny planet. From each, the prince gains a unique insight which he shares with the aviator: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.” At length, both the “little man” and the aviator must go home – each with a new understanding of how to laugh, cry, and love again, presented by the students of Husson University, $3-$5, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Dec. 1, Saturday, 2-4:30pm, “BSYO Holiday Music-A-Thon,” before the Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Bangor, members of the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestras take turns performing holiday favorites in the Bangor Arts Exchange Ballroom. Cookies and hot cocoa will be available, donations encouraged, Bangor Arts Exchange Ballroom, Exchange Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-5555, www.bangorsymphony.org.
Dec. 1, Saturday, 5:30pm, “Broadway on Ice,” presented by the UMaine Figure Skating Club, $8/adults, $5/children, Alfond Arena, Tunk Road, Orono. FMI: umaine.edu.
Dec. 1, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Christmas Swing Dance,” whether you love to dance or just love to listen to good music, come on out and enjoy yourself! The Foxcroft Alumni Jazz Band will be playing Big Band era Christmas music as well as newer pop, waltz, swing tunes and Latin numbers, $10, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Nov. 2, Sunday, 2pm, “A North Country Christmas Concert,” the North Country Strings will perform original and lively arrangements of traditional Yuletide carols and other holiday favorites to celebrate the season. Members of The North Country Strings include local musicians Susan Ramsey, Peter McGuire, Ruth Fogg, Chelo McGuire, Joshua McGuire and featuring students of the North Country Strings Music Studio, $10/adults, free/children, Center Theatre, 20 East Main Street, Dover Foxcroft. FMI: 207-564-8943, www.centertheatre.org.

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