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“Lilac Festival,” McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, South Paris

May 24-27, Friday-Monday, 10am-4pm, “Lilac Festival,” our annual Lilac Festival showcases over 120 different varieties of lilac, along with many other plants, blooming in our garden. The festival offers plant sales, a gift shop, tours, workshops and music. Join us and find inspiration for your own garden or just relax and enjoy the beauty, donations appreciated, McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI: 207-743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.
May 24, Friday, 8pm, “Heather Masse and Jed Wilson,” Heather, one of the sirens from the Wailin’ Jennys and a local girl before stardom, as a regular on Prairie Home Companion, where she was one of Garrison’s favorites. She has such a beautiful voice and spirit, singing many styles from folk to jazz. Accompanied by pianist Jed Wilson, an accomplished performer and composer, credit cards not accepted on site, $20pp+ $4/handling fee, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
May 25-26, Saturday-Sunday, 8am-3pm, “Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park Annual Plant Sale,” the Friends volunteer group helps out the wildlife park in so many ways; learn more about their ongoing projects & enjoy great bargains on spring plants with annual & perennial flowers, vegetables, & floral baskets grown in their own greenhouse! Plants will be available, $5.50-$7.50, Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray. FMI: 207-657-4977, www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife-park/index.html.
May 25-26, Saturday-Sunday, 9:30am-4pm, “Pineland Farms Trail Running Festival,” Saturday 5/25/19: -1 km Kids’ race -5 km Canicross (dog+runner) -5 km -10 km; Sunday 5/26/19: -25 km -50 km -50 mile. The trails are 12′ wide non-technical trail paths through the woods and pastoral farmland with no noticeable roots or rocks. The trails twist, turn, and roll like a roller coaster and include very few flat areas. Prices: Early bird Kids’ Run: USD 15.0, Early bird 5k/5k Canicross: USD 29.0, Early bird 10k: USD 39.0, Early bird 25k: USD 49.0, Early bird 50k Ultra: USD 59.0, Early bird 50 Mile Ultra: USD 69.0, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Road, New Gloucester. FMI: pinelandfarms.org.
May 25, Saturday, 11am-2pm, “June Bug Show,” naturalist Leigh MacMillen Hayes will explain insect body parts with models and then you can create your own with Bug Building. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy we will also be Ladybug Rock Painting throughout the event. The purpose of the art exhibition is to recognize the art and artistry of bugs. It has long been recognized and documented that insects are the most diverse group of organisms, meaning that the numbers of species of insects are more than any other group. In the world, some 900 thousand different kinds of living insects are known, Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 207-452-2412, www.denmarkarts.org.
May 25, Saturday, 5-6pm, “Bean and Casseroles Supper,” beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads, desserts and beverage, $8/adults, $4/under 12, Congregational Church, 11 Yarmouth Road, Gray. FMI: 207-657-4279, www.grayfirst.org.
May 25, Saturday, 7pm, “Pretty Girls Sing Soprano,” a relaxing evening of acoustic folk music. Sweet, sassy and soulful, this trio delivers a spirited mix of covers and originals with ringing three-part vocal harmonies, from folk, rock and pop to bluegrass and gospel. Founded as a duo in 2010 by Ingrid Ayer-Richardson (vocals, guitar) and Susan Mathews (vocals), the group quickly gained a loyal following. Pretty Girls became a trio with Deana Gurney (vocals, keyboard, percussion) in 2017, and has recently released their first album, Bag Full of Lessons. Since their inception Pretty Girls Sing Soprano have quickly turned heads and gained a loyal following with their tight, clever and original harmonies. Their combined voices share their love of acoustic and a cappella music. The Pretty Girls will sing to your soul and leave you with a smile as they perform a variety of songs from bluegrass, folk, traditional to country and rock-n-roll. If you enjoy good music with top-notch vocals you need to check out Pretty Girls Sing Soprano, $10-$12, North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI: 207-892-6142, www.mwamconcerts.com.

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