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

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

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

“Art in the Park,” Shorey Park, Bridgton

July 18-21, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs.-Sat, 5pm/Sun, “Singin’ in the Rain,” the “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals, see site for ticketing details, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. FMI: 207-642-3743, schoolhousearts.org.
July 19, Friday, 7:30pm, “Emilia Dahlin Sextet & Special Guests,” a unique songstress who makes Maine her home. Her weaving of a historian’s imagination with a troubadour’s artistry offers an American original sound that blends vintage jazz, the tang of a Tom Waitsian waltz and the somber grit of a low tide lullaby. This summer on Friday July 19th Emilia is bringing her three male band members plus some special musical guests to Deertrees’ stage for a night of collaboration, connection, and infectious energy. You will love fellow singer-songwriters Sorcha Cribben-Merrill and Kate Bever, $16-$26, Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. FMI: 207-583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org.
July 19, Friday, 8pm, “Arlo Guthrie,” yes, the man who put the folk in folk music is returning. His legendary heritage included father Woody Guthrie, and like him, Arlo is a treasured contributor to Americana and its music. His story telling is as captivating as his music. Mr. Guthrie is most famous for the Thanksgiving anthem, Alice’s Restaurant, credit cards not accepted on site for food or beverage, lobby and bar opens at 5pm and dinner seating begins with reservations (not included in ticket price), $95pp with $4/handling fee, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
July 20, Saturday, 8-10am, “Molly Ockett Day Classic Road Race,” features food and events of all kinds including a road race for people of all ages. Anyone can choose between a 5 mile which follows a route that is mostly flat with 1 hill climb. There is a 1-mile flat course for those who want a shorter event. Kids, up to the age of 14 can run in a 1-mile flat course. There is even a diaper dash for those really young kids. The Bethel Outing Club is making registration for local students free! It aligns with its mission of providing access for all to people-powered sports. The more young people it can get involved in its activities, the better it will be for the organization and the world! So if you are a student in MSAD44, Andover, Maine, or a local Gould Academy student, use coupon code LOCALKID, and your entry is free, $15/kids 1-miler, $18/adult 1 and 5 miler, Bethel Common, 21 Broad Street, Bethel. FMI: 207-824-2586, www.mollyockettdays.com/races.html.
July 20, Saturday, 9am-5pm, “41st Annual Founder’s Day & Classic Car Exhibit,” The showpiece of the charity event is The Bahre Collection of antique and Classic cars. The collection, housed at the birthplace of Hannibal Hamlin, Abraham Lincoln’s first vice-president, is open once a year to the public at the Founder’s Day event. The collection of over fifty vehicles includes one of the world’s finest assemblages of Packards. The Packard collection features Dietrich V-windshield body styles and LeBaron V-windshield body styles on the Packard 12 chassis for 1932-34, the one-off front-wheel-drive prototype sedan, a 1906 Model S touring car and other specialty Packards. The collection highlights American Classics such as Duesenbergs, V-16 Cadillac, Stutz, Graham-Paige, and Auburn 12; foreign Classics such as Delahaye, Isotta Fraschini, Hispano-Suiza, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa-Romeo; and an eclectic grouping of brass-era cars (including two electric cars), a Tucker, a Harley-Davidson and later-model sports cars. Along with the vehicles there is an antique doll and toy collection, horse-drawn carriages, player piano, old phonographs, table-top instruments and a jukebox. Founder’s Day festivities include music, entertainment and a crafts fair. All proceeds from car show admissions will support the Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum, car show admission: $10/adults, $2/children 12 and under, all else free, Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum, 16 Hannibal Hamlin Drive, South Paris. FMI: 207-743-2980, www.hamlin.lib.me.us/founders_day.html.
July 20, Saturday, 9am-4pm, “Art in the Park,” Shorey Park will be filled with painting, jewelry, sculpture, stained glass, ceramics, wood works, photography, fiber arts and more. Nonprofits such as Deertrees Theatre and the Rufus Porter Museum will have booths. Food will be supplied by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the Swinging Bears square dance group. Live music will be provided by several singer-songwriters from the area, rain date is July 21, free, Shorey Park, Downtown, Bridgton. FMI: 207-647-2787, gallery302.com.
July 20, Saturday, 7pm, “Black Cat Road,” a group of five musically inclined people, each dorky but adorable in their own special way. They tell corny jokes in between playing classic and original songs described as funky, soulful, emotional blues & roots music. Overall these musicians make the room ROCK, $8-$35, Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 207-452-2412, www.denmarkarts.org.
July 20, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Spectacular,” a fundraiser for Celebration Barn Theater, truly an evening to experience, celebrate, and support international theater arts in Maine. Performances by: Cirque du Soleil’s Kyle Driggs, Martha Graham Dance Company soloist Andrea Murillo, Austin’s award-winning puppeteer CB Goodman, International touring sensation, physical comedian Hilary Champlain, Emmy-nominated viral video artist Fritz Grobe, and many more surprises, $30, Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. FMI: 207-743-8452, www.celebrationbarn.com.

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