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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 12-18

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 12-18

“Woody Guthrie’s American Song,”  Penobscot Theatre, Bangor

Sept. 12-15 and 18, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Thurs. and Wed, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sat. and Sun, “Woody Guthrie’s American Song,” before Dylan, before Cash, there was Guthrie. Adapted from the songs and writings of America’s premier folk poet, American Song uses Woody Guthrie’s own storytelling to create narrative contexts for his music. As he roamed the country singing such songs as “Bound for Glory”, “This Land is Your Land”, and “Hard Travelin’”, Guthrie gave voice to the powerless. Woody Guthrie’s American Song brings the challenges of the past into striking relief with the issues still faced today. Journey with us as we celebrate an American visionary. Starring Jeremy Sevelovitz (Ring of Fire, Last Dance) and Red Blissett (George Jones)! A Maine Premiere, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, penobscottheatre.org.
Sept. 13, Friday, 7pm, “Chubby Checker & the Wildcats,” in 2 minutes and 42 Seconds, Chubby Checker revolutionized popular culture and changed the music business forever. When he appeared on American Bandstand in 1960 and performed “The Twist,” it was the dawn of a new era in Rock & Roll. He stands alone as a one of a kind rock icon, who has had 36 Hit Records, is the only artist to have a single go to # 1 twice, and according to Billboard, has the # 1 Single for the whole decade of the 60’s. Chubby was awarded the first Platinum Single, the first Rock Grammy and has sold an astounding 250,000,000 records over the years. That’s why Dick Clark has said: “The three most important things that ever happened in the Music Industry are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Chubby Checker.” Every time Chubby steps onto a stage, he demonstrates charisma and a unique quality that can never be equaled. Chubby Checker is one of the most exciting performers out there and he only gets better with time, Orchestra-$45/$35, Balcony-$35/$30, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, collinscenterforthearts.com.
Sept. 13, Friday, 7:30pm, “Silver Duo Faculty Recital,” the yearly performance of the internationally renowned Silver Duo: Noreen Silver – Cello; Phillip Silver – piano. This season’s performance will feature dramatic sonatas by Richard Strauss and Camille Saint-Saëns, Meditation Hebraique by Ernest Bloch and with special guest, violinist Nate Lesser, the Variations on a Hebrew Theme for Piano, Violin and Cello by Israeli composer Paul Ben-Haim, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, umaine.edu/spa/tickets/.
Sept. 14, Saturday, 9:30am, “Red Shoe Trail Run & Walk,” all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate whether in the two-mile competitive timed run or leisurely walk around the course. Prizes will be handed out to the male and female with the top times. There will be a $10 registration fee. All money raised will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine. Individuals may sign up by visiting runsignup.com. For groups with five or more runners, please sign up by contacting Kate at event@rmhcmaine.org or call 207-780-6282 ext. 431, Saxl Park, Mount Hope Avenue, Bangor. FMI: 207-780-6282 ext. 431, runsignup.com.
Sept. 14, Saturday, 7pm, “Bangor Family and Contra Dance,” simple dancing for all ages kicks off with our Open Band at 6 p.m., followed by a beginners’ welcome at 7 p.m. Featured music by multi-instrumentalist Benjamin Foss and friends, dances taught and prompted by Tavi Merrill, 120 Park Street, Bangor. FMI: heybangor.org.
Sept. 14, Saturday, 8pm, “Steve Martin and Martin Short-Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t Tour,” the comedy legends will present new material in a variety of musical sketches and conversations about their iconic careers, most memorable encounters, and of course, their legendary lives in show-business. Steve Martin is one of the most well-known talents in entertainment. His work has earned him an Academy Award®, five Grammy® awards, an Emmy®, the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Martin Short, a celebrated comedian and actor, has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on “Saturday Night Live” over 30 years ago. His popularity and exposure on “SNL” led Short to cross over quickly into feature films, including Three Amigos, Innerspace and Father of the Bride. An accomplished stage actor, Short won a Tony, Theatre World Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his role in the revival of “Little Me.” A two-time primetime Emmy winner and multi-nominated for both primetime and daytime Emmys, see site for ticketing details, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: www.crossinsurancecenter.com.
Sept. 15, Sunday, 3pm, “Bomsori Kim & Philip Chiu,” Winner of the 62nd ARD International Music Competition, Bomsori Kim and jazz pianist Philip Chiu, lauded for the brilliance, color and sensitivity of his playing, will collaborate for an afternoon of chamber music in Minsky Recital Hall, $36, K-12 students are free when accompanied by one paying adult, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, collinscenterforthearts.com.

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