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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Mar.28-Apr.3

“Maine Three-Railers Model Railroad Show,” Elks Lodge, Augusta

Mar. 28, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Momenta Quartet: Music by Bill Matthews,” Regular visitors to Bates and an ensemble known for their embrace of contemporary repertoire, the Momenta Quartet performs a program of work by composer William Matthews, Alice Swanson Esty Professor of Music at Bates, free/but tickets required, Olin Concert Hall, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, www.bates.edu.
Mar. 29-Mar. 31, Friday-Sunday, 1-8pm/Fri, 9am-7pm/Sat, 9am-4pm/Sun, “39th Annual State of Maine Sportsman Show,” more than 120 vendors, game camera contest, gun auction, youth turkey calling contest, art contest, youth activities, $8/adults, $5/children 5-12, seniors and active military, free/under 5, $15/3-day bracelet, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-623-4589, www.mainesportsman.com.
Mar. 30, Saturday, 10am-3pm, “Maine Three-Railers Model Railroad Show,” all Aboard! Come and have fun. Bring the kids! See what’s new & see it operate! The Maine 3-Railers’ annual train show is noted for its operating displays, demonstrations and interaction between visitors and vendors – as well as trains kids can enjoy for themselves! Over 40 tables with model railroad items for sale, Operating Model Train Layouts & Exhibits. O-Scale trains: Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Williams; as well as HO, S and G-Scale models, $4/adults, free/12 and under, $10/family max with parents, Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-623-3367, www.maine3railers.org.
Mar. 30-31, Saturday, 7:30pm/Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Handel’s Oratorio Judas Maccabaeus Concert,” Composed in 1746 and written in English, this Baroque masterpiece tells the Old Testament story of Judas Maccabaeus, who led the Judaic struggle against the Hellenist kings for his people to worship in freedom. While the events in Handel’s oratorio took place more than 2,000 years ago in 170-160 BCE, the themes of integrity, liberty, and loyalty are timeless. Together with well-known and beloved professional soloists Joelle Morris, Luette Saul, Martin Lescault, and Leon Griesbach, the Maine Music Society (MMS) Chorale and Orchestra stunningly dramatize this powerful piece. The soloists take on various roles that weave in and out of the many choruses to dramatize the fight of the Maccabees against and their eventual victory over the occupying kings. Their spirited vocal renditions enable you to envision this historical struggle and experience the emotions as though you were there, $25/senior, $22/senior, $10/students, $2/handling fee per ticket, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-333-3386, www.mainemusicsociety.org.
Mar. 31, Sunday, 2pm, “The Innovation Brass in Concert,” the afternoon performance by the Innovation Brass at the Hubbard will have you tapping your foot and humming along with selections from a broad array of musical styles: classical brass, folk, Broadway, and pop tunes will entertain you. There will even be some selections written especially for the Innovation Brass, $10, $8/student, free/under 12, Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-6582, hubbardfree.org.
Apr. 3, Wednesday, 7pm, “UMaine Symphonic Band & Edward Little HS Band,” the UMaine Symphonic Band consists of 55 musicians and is conducted by Christopher White, Associate Conductor Philip Edelman and Assistant Conductor, Erik Paulsen. The Symphonic Band program will be chosen from standard concert band literature as well as some more modern pieces and will feature two student solo competition winners: Mason Duplissie on trombone and Brandon Emerson on trumpet. The Edward Little HS band consists of 35 musicians and is conducted by Bill Buzza. The ELHS band will be performing movements from Gustav Holst’s classic “Second Suite in F for Military Band” as well as a modern piece by composer Robert W. Smith, free, Edward Little High School, 77 Harris Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-783-8582, elhs.auburnschl.edu.
Apr. 3, Wednesday, 7:30pm, “American String Band,” directed by Eli Gilbert, the band performs fiddle music from traditions including French Canadian, Irish, bluegrass and old-time dance tunes, free, Olin Concert Hall, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, www.bates.edu.

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