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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb.27-Mar.4

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb.27-Mar.4

“Penobscot Fly Fishers Cabin Fever Reliever,” Brewer Auditorium, Brewer

Feb. 27-Mar. 1, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sat. and Sun, “PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School For Magic and Magic,” Puffs! (not a musical) is a parody spanning 7 years (in 110ish minutes) at a certain school that teaches magic. The New York Times proclaims PUFFS, A FAST-PACED ROMP through the Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. For POTTERphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, PUFFS exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry! This clever and inventive play never goes more than a minute without a laugh (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers who are so lovable and relateable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along (Hollywood Life). Their hilariously heartfelt! (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagine what a boy wizard hero can be. Adult language, 2pm show suitable for all ages, credit cards not accepted, see site for ticketing details, Some Theatre, 663 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor. FMI: 207-356-6501, www.stcmaine.org.

Feb. 29-Mar. 1, Saturday, 10am-5pm/Fri, 10am-3pm/Sat, “Cabin Fever Reliever,” the Penobscot Fly Fishers proudly announce their 15th Cabin Fever Reliever. The Cabin Fever Reliever is our annual show where we partner with local exhibitors to showcase all that the Maine outdoors has to offer. The show covers many of the different outdoor opportunities available in this great state of ours. Our target audience is families, and there will be lots for the youngsters to participate in, including youth air rifle range, youth archery shooting, and youth fly tying. Door prizes and fun for all, free, Brewer Auditorium, 318 Wilson Street, Brewer. FMI: penobscotflyfishers.com.

Feb. 29, Saturday, 1pm, “The Met: Live in HD-Agrippina,” Handel’s tale of intrigue and impropriety in ancient Rome arrives in cinemas on February 29, with star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the controlling, power-hungry Agrippina and Harry Bicket conducting. Sir David McVicar’s production ingeniously reframes the action of this black comedy about the abuse of power to “the present,” where it should loudly resonate. The all-star cast features mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey as Agrippina’s son and future emperor Nerone, soprano Brenda Rae as the seductive Poppea, countertenor Iestyn Davies as the ambitious officer Ottone, and bass Matthew Rose as the weary emperor Claudius. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to more than 2,200 theaters in more than 70 countries worldwide, $25/adult, $20/senior, $10/student, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, collinscenterforthearts.com.

Feb. 29, Saturday, 4:30pm and 7:30pm, “Late Nite Catechism-Evening Edition,” the show features all new lessons by Sister Mary Christina for her “adult catechism class” that will resonate with Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater that takes audience members back -sometimes nostalgically, (and sometimes fearfully), to the children they once were. The irrepressible “Sister” teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience). Over the course of the play, “Sister” goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authoritative drill sergeant. These abrupt mood swings are bound to strike a resonant chord with everyone who survived the ups and downs of going to school with an omniscient authoritarian at the helm. The Catholic Register (Toronto) said, “The show appeals to Catholics and non-Catholics alike since ‘Sister’ clearly explains religious references in lighthearted ways while maintaining a serious tone that isn’t too preachy and far from being saccharine.” The New York Times in 1996 declared, “Late Nite Catechism speaks to an audience much broader than the membership of any one church,” $25.50-$37, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, One College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, gracietheatre.com.

Feb. 29, Saturday, 5pm, “Opera House Jubilee,” a Bangor landmark, and the last of the seven opera houses that once made up our city’s “Little Broadway of the North”, we are honored to be the caretakers of such an important part of our local history. This event will feature a delectable meal and silent auction, performances from our beloved company members, and all kinds of birthday surprises. Seating is limited to 100 revelers for this party, so be sure to reserve your tickets soon, $10, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, penobscottheatre.org.

Mar. 1, Sunday, 3pm, “Flex Ave. by FLEXN,” following breakthrough performances at New York’s Park Avenue Armory, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Manchester International Festival, an upcoming residency for the inaugural season of The Shed in New York City, FLEX AVE. is the brand new creation of Flexn dance pioneer Reggie “Regg Roc” Gray. Pre-performance reception and lecture, presented by the McGillicuddy Humanities Center. UMaine dance instructor Birdie Sawyer will conduct the lecture to help you get the most out of seeing the performance. 2-2:15 p.m. reception; 2:15-2:45 lecture p.m.; show 3 p.m., $15-$30, Bodwell Lounge on the third floor of the Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, collinscenterforthearts.com.

Mar. 2, Monday, 7pm, “Finding Neverland,” the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. “A spirited, tuneful, nimbly staged, delight! One of the year’s top ten best shows!” – TIME Magazine, $35-$71, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, collinscenterforthearts.com.

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