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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 4-10

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 4-10

“Hard Travelin’ with Woody,” Penobscot Theatre, Bangor

Apr. 4, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Windham Chamber Singers,” will perform with special guests the Bangor Area Children’s Choir, St. John’s Episcopal Church, French Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-0156, www.windhamchambersingers.com.
Apr. 4, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Black Violin,” Wil B. and Kev Marcus combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” Black Violin has shared stages with top names including Kanye West, Aerosmith and Tom Petty, and has creatively collaborated with the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys, $37-$49.50, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Apr. 6-7, Saturday-Sunday, 7pm/Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Hard Travelin’ with Woody,” a one-man-show starring Randy Noojin, Hop a box car through the Dustbowl with Woody Guthrie and commune with the spirit, stories and songs of America’s iconic folksinger, saint-of-the-workingman and poet-of-the-people in this critically acclaimed, award-winning multimedia solo show packed with Woody’s spirit, music and artworks, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Apr. 6, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Orono Contra Dance,” dance with Orono Contraband and caller Bill Schubeck, who will be teaching all the dances. Beginners welcome, $8, Keith Anderson Community Center, 18 Bennoch Road, Orono. FMI: 207-991-2947, www.facebook.com/oronocontraband.
Apr. 6, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Alumni Jazz Band,” this 14-piece Big Band plays big band era music as well as newer pop, waltz, swing tunes and Latin numbers. Beer and wine available for purchase for those 21+, $10, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Apr. 7, Sunday, 3pm, “Masterworks V: Candide,” We celebrate American composers in April with a program anchored by Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece of operetta, Candide. Works by William Grant Still, Lucas Richman, and Joan Tower open the concert before turning to Candide. Based on the political satire by Voltaire, Bernstein transforms the work into a moving, open-hearted masterpiece that resonates with audiences to this day, see site for ticketing details, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Apr. 9, Tuesday, 7pm, “Mac Morin and Wendy MacIsaac,” presented by Bangor Celtic, $15/advance, $20/door, Jeff’s Catering, 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-1811, bangorceltic.org.

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