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AUGUST AUGUST 1 10 BUCKS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS AS YOU LIKE IT FORT KNOX STATE PARK
IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME! Can you remember what you learned in school? It’s time for a pop quiz!
Rosalind is banished and with her best friend Celia she enters exile and on the way catches the eye of a lovestruck Orlando. In this Shakespeare comedy set in the Arden Forest there is a cross-dressing heroine, a smooth talking fool, songs, questionable poetry and a wrestling match. How can romance not bloom? Bring a blanket, chairs and picnic and enjoy Shakespeare Under The Stars. Showtime is 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 available online at www.207tix.com or onsite at the box office starting at 5 p.m. For more info, visit www.tenbuckstheatre.org.
AUGUST 1 - 7 BANGOR STATE FAIR AT BASS PARK
A 10-day agricultural and recreational fair featuring livestock exhibits, food, games, music, rides and entertainment. It’s a tradition that goes back to 1949 and attracts up to 40,000 people. Scheduling, vendor, event and ticket information can be found at www.bangorstatefair.com.
AUGUST 19 KISS — END OF THE ROAD TOUR DARLING’S WATERFRONT PAVILION IN BANGOR The Kiss Army rolls into Bangor on Aug. 19 on the last leg of their final tour. After more than four decades of rock ‘n roll, 100 million albums sold, costumes and special effects the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band are calling it quits. But not before a farewell tour. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. Reserved seating and general admission tickets are $39.50 and reserved seating/VIP tickets range from $69.50 to $1,000. Tickets are available at www.waterfrontconcerts.com.
AUGUST 21 WIFFLE FOR A WISH AT UNION STREET ATHLETIC COMPLEX
This is the 13th year people will gather to play Wiffle Ball and crown a champion. More importantly, these Wiffle athletes will raise money to help children and their families in Maine through the Make a Wish Maine program. Teams can have three to seven players and team entry fee is $100. Competition kicks off at 8 a.m.
The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest offers a weekend of hot air balloons, kids events, music and other family friendly fun. Most events are free and take place at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.combf.org.
AUGUST 27-28 BUCKSPORT ARTS FESTIVAL ON THE WATERFRONT WALKWAY
A juried art show that is free and open to the public, the Bucksport Arts Festival takes place over two days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the banks of the Penobscot River overlooking Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. In addition to artists from around Maine, the event features live music, food vendors and a pop-up children’s art show. Visit www.tinagagnon.com.
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Answers to this month’s Pop Quiz: Question 1: C; Q2: A; Q3: C; Q4: B; Q5: B; Q6: A. 8 / BANGOR METRO August 2021
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AUGUST 26-29 CROWN OF MAINE BALLOONFEST
