Belgrade Lakes Region

“Things My Mother Taught Me,” Opera House, Waterville Sept. 20, Thursday, 7pm, “The Life and Mysterious Death of Maine-born Millionaire, Sir Harry Oakes,” by David Leigh, presented by the Belgrade Historical Society. Sir Harry Oakes’ career, fortune and death garnered worldwide attention, but he never forgot […]

“Pirates of Penzance,” Theater at Monmouth, Monmouth Sept. 13-16, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs, Fri. and Sat, 1pm/Sat. and Sun, “Pirates of Penzance,” Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious farce is packed full of sentimental pirates, bumbling British Bobbies, and improbable paradoxes. Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, Victorian maidens, and […]

“Litchfield Fair,” Litchfield Fairgrounds, Litchfield Sept. 6, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Foraging Edible and Medicinal Plants,” join Ryan Busby, instructor with the Maine Primitive Skills School, to learn more about local edible and medicinal plants. Learn to identify, sustainably harvest, and use wild foraged foods to feed yourself […]

“Windsor Fair,” Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor Aug. 30-Sept. 3, Thursday-Monday, 9am/gates open, “Windsor Fair,” more than 50 acres of amusement, events include harness racing, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, midway, livestock, live entertainment, historical museum and monster truck competition, $10, free/children under 16, Windsor Fairgrounds, 100 […]

“Annual Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival,” Fairgrounds, Litchfield Aug. 23-26, Thursday-Sunday, all day events, “Annual Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival,” the festival grounds have a big stage that was built in 2010, Indoor bathroom facilities, four free hot showers and numerous water hookups throughout the grounds, and electrical […]

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” Lakewood Theater, Madison 8.16-8.19, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat, 4pm/Sun, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” a fast paced farce that promises to have audiences rolling on the floor. Taken straight from the roots of […]

“The Legend of Georgia McBride,” Lakewood Theater, Madison Aug. 9-10, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “Little Shop of Horrors,” meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on […]

“Dial M for Murder,” Theater at Monmouth, Monmouth Aug. 2, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Pride@Prejudice,” Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy fall in love all over again—in this romantic deconstruction of Austen’s beloved novel. Playfully reinvented with modern-day characters literally stepping off the page to blog, google, and tweet, […]

“Maine Quilt Show,” Augusta Civic Center, Augusta July 26-29, Thursday-Sunday, 8am/gates open, “Pittston Fair,” agricultural fair featuring midway, Maine Strawberry Pageant, historical museum, goat fun show, tractor pulling, horse shows and much more, no dogs or pets allowed on fairgrounds, free/60+, Veterans and kids 14+ under, […]