Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 3-9

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 3-9

“Adam Ezra Group,” Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel

Oct. 3-6 and 9, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Sun, and Wed, 7:30pm/Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Wed, “Kinky Boots,” high-heeled heaven! Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein. This delightful show is sure to have audiences dancing in the aisle and discovering, sometimes, the best way to fit in… is to stand out, see site for ticketing details, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Oct. 4-6, Friday-Sunday, 10am-7pm/Fri, 10am-6pm/Sat, 10am-4pm/Sun, “Maine Women in the Arts Show: Fine Art Big & Small,” original artwork by Maine and regional artists. Opening reception with live music and refreshments: Friday, October 4, 5-7 pm, free, Masonic Lodge, 10 North Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: www.mainewomenarts.com.

Oct. 4, Friday, 7:30pm, “13th Annual Elizabeth Dunaway Burnham Piano Festival,” Bowdoin College Artist-in-Residence George Lopez returns to Ogunquit to play American Pops Piano Music, from Joplin to Gershwin! His program for OPA is entitled “The History of American Popular Piano Music”, and includes such favorite composers as Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Scott Joplin, Charles Ives, George Gershwin, Zez Confrey’s “Dizzy Fingers”, Keith Jarrett and Billy Joel! Lopez is regularly hailed by critics as an excellent pianist with a formidable technique, colorful interpretations, and a powerful and romantic soul, $15/advance, $20/door, $5/student, The Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.

Oct. 4, Friday, 8pm, “Loudon Wainwright III,” folk singer-songwriter, Loudon Wainwright III has been charming listeners since the early 70s with his honest, anecdotal songs that are instilled with his signature wit and cheeky humour, that have made him a cult figure, $37.50-$78.50, Jonathans Restaurant, 92 Bournes Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, jonathansogunquit.com.

Oct. 4, Friday, 8pm, “Adam Ezra Group,” it’s difficult to impart the roots-steeped, road-trippin’ essence of the Adam Ezra Group into a single word, but front man Adam Ezra nonetheless keeps one in mind as something of a mantra: COMMUNITY. To the musicians at the heart of AEG, community is epitomized by a belief they all share, one that has long doubled as a mission statement for the group: namely, that making music together is itself a form of grassroots organizing, capable of nothing less than changing the world, $30-$40, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.

Oct. 5, Saturday, 8pm, “Studio Two-The Early Beatles Tribute,” Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band that focuses on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles—the early years. Choosing from a catalog of songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done in period correct attire and equipment. You will be transported in time, $25-$35, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.

Oct. 6, Sunday, 5:30-6:30pm, “Scottish Country Dancing,” we dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys mostly in longwise sets of 3, 4, or 5 couples. No partner is needed. Dances are taught. Thin soled, flexible shoes are recommended. Most weeks there is a beginner session 5:00-5:30, $4, Community House, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-409-9050, www.rscdsboston.org.

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