Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 6-12

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 6-12

“Over the River and Through the Woods,” Lakewood Theater, Madison

June 6-9, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat, 4pm/Sun, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” Nick is a single Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner this is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job. The job he’s been waiting for—marketing executive—would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. The news doesn’t sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family’s love to move to Seattle for a job, wonder his grandparents? Well, Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovely—and single—Caitlin O’Hare as bait, $22-$24, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
June 7, Friday, 7:30pm, “Anthem Lights Concert,” from multiple national tours, numerous top 10 radio singles, a #1 iTunes charting single, and their ubiquitous social media presence, the music of Anthem Lights has impacted millions around the globe with their original songs, covers, and medleys. At the heart of most success stories lies a framework of brand invention, the creation of a persona or x-factor that raises an artist above the noise. But for pop vocal group Anthem Lights, it’s reinvention that’s catapulted the talented foursome to over 147 million YouTube views and 1.4 million monthly listeners on streaming services. The indie group’s success is due in large part to the foursome’s vocal prowess (Caleb Grimm, Chad Graham, Spencer Kane and Joey Stamper are all exceptional singers), creative mash-ups and reinventions of pop hits and beloved hymns, $25, Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Alumni Hall, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney. FMI: 844-476-6976, snowpond.org.
June 8, Saturday, all day events, “Maine 4×4 Festival,” the trucks get dirty all day in different competitions, events include the Deep Mud Pit and Tough Truck Competition, lots of fun, food and mud for the whole family, $5-$15, Pittston Fairgrounds, Route 194, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-1856, www.pittstonfair.com.
June 8, Saturday, 7pm, “Union Coffeehouse presents Bill Berlinghoff,” has played to enthusiastic audiences throughout Maine and is always a pleasure to hear. His guitar and banjo playing are a fine complement to the traditional folk songs that he does so well. Combine that music with the entertaining stories he tells and you have all the ingredients for a wonderful evening! Open mic follows Bill. Refreshments available, $5, Union Coffeehouse, 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-495-3599, www.unionchurchmaine.org.
June 8-9, Saturday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Saturday, 3pm/Sunday, “Maine Music Society Chorale,” performing “Songs from the Movie The Big Chill and other Motown Hits” Remember when…? Can you believe this year marks the 60th anniversary of Motown? To celebrate this musical milestone, the MMS Chorale will perform arrangements of hits from the soundtrack of the movie The Big Chill as well as many other Motown favorites, $10-$22, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-333-3386, www.mainemusicsociety.org.
June 8, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations,” a powerful mix of Motown/Memphis Soul Music that’s guaranteed to get the party started! This is a100% Old School R&B Revue complete with female backup singers, a full horn section, and a show that will knock your socks off! The band covers Soul Classics from Sam and Dave, the Supremes, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Prince, and Bruno Mars. When Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations hit the stage, it’s an instant Soul Train dance party and a History of Soul Music all wrapped up in a single package of FUN! Their numerous CD’s also provide a wealth of original R&B music to their sets, $16, Johnson Hall, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.
June 10th, Monday, 8:15pm, “Shirt Tail Kin,” formed by Curtis Russet (Live Bait, Woodshed Boys) in 2017. Its line-up of seasoned players includes Mike Bennett (The Beatroots, Birdhouse) on drums, Pete Davis (Blue Northern, Delco Ray) on pedal steel and guitar, and Ezra Rugg (Catch A Vibe, The Sauternes) on bass. They play their own songs, some covers, and some traditional songs. Ballads, rockers, two steps, waltzes and skanking. They play regularly at the Pickled Wrinkle in Birch Harbor. Their enjoyment of playing music and playing together as a band shines through in their live performances, $15-$20, Slates Restaurant, 161-165 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.

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