Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 19-25

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 19-25

“The Skyliners,” Next Generation Theatre, Brewer

Sept. 19, Thursday, 6pm, “Author Event: Robert Klose,” Maine author Robert will be reading from and signing copies of his new book Life On Mars. Copies will be on sale at the event and a portion of proceeds will go toward the Orono Public Library, free, Orono Public Library, 39 Pine Street, Orono. FMI: 207-866-5060, www.orono.org.

Sept. 19, Thursday, 6-7pm, “Night Photography Presentation with Mike Taylor,” Mike Taylor from Taylor Photography will show us why he enjoys night photography, how he got into it and why it’s different from other types of photography. He will discuss how Astrophotography differs from Landscape Astrophotography. You will be amazed by the images and information he presents, free, Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library Street, Pittsfield. FMI: 207-487-5880, www.pittsfield.lib.me.us.

Sept. 19-22 and 25, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Thurs.-Sat. and Wed, 3pm/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. 20, Friday, 7pm, “NT Live Broadcast-The Lehman Triology,” the story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening. Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and grandsons. On a cold September morning in 1844 a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, and triggers the largest financial crisis in history. This critically acclaimed and five-time Olivier Award nominated play features stunning set design from Es Devlin (NT Live: Hamlet) and will be broadcast live from London’s West End as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th Birthday season, $15/adult, $10/senior, $8/student, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, collinscenterforthearts.com.

Sept. 21-22, Saturday-Sunday, all day events, “Fall Fest Weekend,” Hirundo Wildlife Refuge will hold its Fall Fest weekend. Celebrate the fall with a weekend of paddling, shopping nature made and inspired art, exploring the refuge on foot or in canoe, visiting with live Owls up close, sipping and munching on delicious food, refining your archery skills, fungi foraging, and much more. Fall Fest is family friendly and great for all ages including itty-bitty nature-loving kiddos and University students. see site for details, some events require reservations, Hirundo Wildlife Center, 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.

Sept. 21, Saturday, 10am-12pm, “Best of Bangor Tour,” Bangor is a city rich in history, mystery and powerful events. Perched on the edge of the Maine North Woods and a one-time important harbor, Bangor’s history is filled with tales of lumber barons who struck it rich from her natural resources as well as shipping magnates and manufacturing pioneers. The Best of Bangor tells the stories of our first settlers, the greatest disaster in U.S. Naval History (until Pearl Harbor), the British Occupation during the War of 1812, the Great Fire of 1911 and so much more, $10, this tour meets at the Bangor Historical Society/Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union Street, Bangor. FMI: www.bangorhistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 21, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Skyliners,” this 13-piece band performs music in the tradition of Glen Miller and Count Basie. All your favorite arrangements from the 40’s and 50’s as well as swing, jazz, pop, waltz, and Latin Music. Come enjoy refreshments and dance your cares away, $10, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.

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