Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 18-24

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“Godspell,” Lakewood Theater, Madison

July 18, Thursday, 8pm, “A Night of Jazz with Spider Saloff,” this world-renowned jazz singer’s performances have graced national and international stages, with her cool vocal style reminiscent of Peggy Lee. Her renditions of works by Cole Porter are legendary! This concert’s proceeds are to benefit the Cancer Support Center of Maine, limited seating, reservations recommended, $25, The Old Town House, 128 Town House Road, Union. FMI: 207-322-0960, www.mainepublic.org.
July 18-19, Thursday-Friday, 7:30pm, “Hamlet,” in the wake of his father’s abrupt death, Hamlet returns home to find his personal and political world turned upside down—his mother remarried, his uncle on the throne, and a world seemingly gone insane. When his father’s ghost appears and demands vengeance, the desperate Danish prince must decide: submit or resist. Accept or avenge. Live or die. Thursday night is the preview, Friday is opening night, $34/general, $29/senior, $20/student, Theater at Monmouth, Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-2952, theateratmonmouth.org.
July 18-21, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat, 4pm/Sun, “Godspell,” this immensely successful rock musical needs little introduction, but when it was first produced on Broadway in 1971 it broke new ground in its stage treatment of the historical Jesus Christ. Based on the Gospel according to St Matthew it deals with the last days of Jesus, and includes dramatized versions of several well-known parables. And yet it is something more – a demonstration of joy, and a celebration of the family of man. Led by international hit, Day by Day, Godspell features a parade of beloved songs including Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord, Learn Your Lessons Well, All for the Best, All Good Gifts, Turn Back, O Man and By my Side, $24-$26, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
July 19, Friday, 7pm, “Jonathan Edwards,” Edwards continues to tour both with his band and as a solo performer. Following is a partial except of an article/interview by Donna Johnston: “Edwards is one veteran performer who is neither grizzled nor nostalgic. These days Jonathan Edwards, a vital and relevant artist in today’s folk and Americana scenes, is much more likely to be found looking forward rather than back. Still, the journey that has brought him to towns and theaters all over the globe, $25, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-2674, sites.google.com/site/viennaunionhall2012/arts-and-events.
July 19, Friday, 7:30pm, “Juke Joint Devils,” part of the Waterfront Concert series, a jump and swing blues combo featuring Gerry Byrne-upright bass, Tommy O’Connell-harmonica and vocals, George Stanboules-guitar, Mike Murphy-drums, free, Waterfront Park, ME-24, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.
July 20, Saturday, 7pm, “Atlantic Music Festival,” Chamber Music Series presents exciting works in an intimate setting. Experience a concert filled with emotional music-making from our finest players, free, Colby College Lorimer Chapel, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. FMI: 401-316-2162, www.atlanticmusicfestival.org.
July 20, Saturday, 7:30pm, “NEMC POPS Concert,” come celebrate the 39th Annual New England Music Camp POPS Concert, Live! at the Bowl In The Pines. The concert will showcase New England Music Camp’s Jazz Ensemble, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band. There will be a raffle, door prize, and variety of other exciting events throughout the evening. All proceeds from the event directly to the New England Music Camp Scholarship Fund, $20, Snow Pond Center for the Arts-Bowl in the Pines, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney. FMI: 844-476-6976, snowpond.org.

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