Bangor Lakes Region

“They Came From Away,” Unity College, Unity July 10, 6:30pm/doors open 7pm/show, “They Came from Away,” one-man play written and performed by Trevor McKinven on tour from Montreal. The main character, a Newfoundlander named Johnny “Fever” McDermott, introduces three “come-from-awayers” who were among 6,500 plane passengers […]

“4th of July Boat Parade,” Dexter July 3, Friday, 8-11pm, “First Friday Jazz,” featuring Bill Barnes Trio, jazz stylings from one of the area’s best jazz performance bands, free, Nocturnem Draft-Haus, 56 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4380, www.nocturnemdrafthaus.com. July 3, Friday, 9pm, “Live Music,” great jazz, […]

“RedSox Alumni Game,” Bangor June 25, Thursday, 4:30-6:30pm, “Summer Wine at Hill House,” celebrate summer on the grounds of the historic Thomas A. Hill House, this event is an opportunity to gather with friends and fellow members of the historical society while touring the historic home […]

“Walking Tour-Historic Architecture,” Bangor June 19, Friday, 8-11pm, “Contradance,” with music by the Orono Contraband and Dugan Murphy calling, all ages welcome; all dances taught, beginners’ session at 7:30pm, $8, $20/families, Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-9727, www.bangorcontra.org. June 20, Saturday 8-9:30am, “Birding […]

“Peony Society of Maine’s Annual Garden Tour,” Bangor June 11, Thursday, 12pm, “Noon Concert: The Krosnick – Phelps Duo from Boston,” pianist Emely Phelps and cellist Gwen Krosnick will bring their considerable duo performance experience to bear in a program that includes Elliott Carter’s Sonata for […]

“U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Band,” Bangor High School June 5 – 7, Friday – Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat., 3pm/Sun., “Maine Playwright’s Festival,” featuring “Standing Just Outside the Door” and “The Police Know Everything” by local playwright Sanford Phippen, whose stories have been praised for hilarity […]

“Flashback Favorites,” Collins Center for the Arts, Orono May 28-30, Thursday-Saturday, 7pm, “Alice vs. Wonderland,” directed by Sophomore MacKenzie Philbrick, Alice Vs. Wonderland as described by the author, Brandon Shea, is a “remix” of the original play. Still consisting of much of Carroll’s original work, the […]

“Plant Sale” Winterport May 22, Friday, 10am, “PAC: Arts Power presents: My Heart in a Suitcase,” suitable for a Holocaust education curriculum, this powerful drama portrays the real life story of a young girl who struggles to find hope amidst hatred in 1938 Nazi Germany as […]

at Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, Bangor May 14-17, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sun, “August-Osage County,” presented by Penobscot Theatre Company, a vanished father, a pill-popping mother, three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the Westons unexpectedly reunite after Dad disappears, their homestead explodes in […]