Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 20-26

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 20-26

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 20-26

“Mamma Mia!” Penobscot Theater, Bangor 

June 20, Thursday, 6pm, “Mount Hope Cemetery Tour,” learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during our guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery is the nation’s second oldest garden cemetery. It was designed by renowned architect Charles G. Bryant as part of a national movement to provide respite from grassless urban landscapes. Garden cemeteries were created as much for living as for those who had passed on, $10, Mount Hope Cemetery, Superintendent’s House, 1048 State Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1900, www.bangorhistoricalsociety.org.
June 20-23 and 26, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Thurs. and Wed, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Mamma Mia,” as wedding festivities commence on an idyllic Greek island, a young bride-to-be schemes to discover the identity of her father from among three men from her mother’s past. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless popular songs propel this delightful story of love, laughter and friendship to an irresistible finale celebration that’ll have you dancing in the aisles, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theater, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
June 21, Friday, 7:30-11pm, “Bangor Contra Dance,” No partner or experience needed. Live music by Volution, a trio featuring fiddles, ‘cello, and accordion. Visiting caller Jeannine Ameduri will teach the dances. Walk, count to eight, and you’re dancing! All ages welcome, new dancer intro at 7:30 sharp. Please bring smooth soled, non-street shoes, $8, Bangor UU Church, 120 Park Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-356-1118, www.mainepublic.org.
June 22-23, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “18th Century Living History Day: Settlers, Surveyors and Soldiers,” you will see settlers going about their daily lives, woodsmen and foresters looking for trees to become masts for Royal Navy ships, surveyors mapping the land and soldiers training and drilling, Leonard’s Mill, 262 Government Road, Bradley. FMI: 207-974-6278, facebook.com/cmlha.
June 22, Saturday, 7pm, “VoXX: ‘Music from the British Isles’,” midcoast-based a cappella vocal ensemble, focusing on works by a selection of renowned choral composers from British history. Music Director Matthew Smith, who hails from Croyden, England, said, “I have wanted VoXX to sing a concert originating entirely from my native Britain for a long time, so the idea of a program based on British choral music was a slightly self-indulgent one. I am proud of Britain’s choral legacy and the continuing role the British choral tradition plays in producing some of the finest ensembles in the world. “To put this series together, we were, of course, faced with an almost endless list of possible composers and works, so we chose to shine a spotlight on some of the preeminent choral composers through British history. Renaissance masterpieces by Byrd and Tallis tell the story of reformation in Tudor England. Henry Purcell highlights the grandeur of the Baroque. Musical titans such as Elgar, Holst and Vaughan Williams, whose works helped put British choral music back on the map in the first half of the 20th century, are a focus. There is also a strong royal connection with several pieces, notably Britten’s ‘Choral Dances from Gloriana’.” $15, St. John’s Episcopal Church, French Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-0156, voiceoftwenty.com.
June 22, Saturday, 7:30pm, “An Evening with Dean & Friends,” Tom Stevens’ astounding performance as the legendary Dean Martin, combined with his remarkable impressions of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett and dozens of other celebrities evoke the era when Las Vegas was the capitol of cool. Recognized as the personification of “retro Vegas,” Tom transports his mesmerized audiences to that radiant place in time and space where the Las Vegas dream lives on and everyone feels lucky to be here. Audiences are amazed at Tom’s incredible likeness to Dean, whom he studied for years in order to match the accent, physicality and even the cadence of Martin’s voice. A career highlight came when Tom had the pleasure of meeting and signing with Dean Martin’s daughter, Deana Martin Griffeth, who enthusiastically endorsed Tom’s portrayal saying “I’ve never seen anyone look and sound more like my Daddy,” $22.30, Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
June 23, Sunday, 10am-2:30pm, “Bark Baskets and Flower Fritters,” a day of foraging and friendship, learn how to be wild harvesters who take care of the land even as the land takes care of us. We’ll get to know each other and the forests of Maine a bit better by identifying and harvesting bark and flowers with the intention of making folded baskets and campfire fritters to remind ourselves of the abundance and generosity of the natural world. This class is geared towards adults but children are always a blessing to include if their caregivers take primary responsibility for them within the group. Accessibility-wise, this class includes light walking along forest paths, with the option of going off-trail. Be prepared for changing weather, bugs, sun, and getting dirty and scratched up to prove that you had an adventure! Bring your own water, lunch, and whatever will enrich your experience (harvesting basket, binoculars, notebook, and pen, etc.), $35-$55, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 1 Parker Reed Shelter, 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.

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