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WHAT’S HAPPENING
MAY
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
In honor of our favorite ladies, here’s a pop quiz all about famous moms!
MAY 5-22
Everyone knows Dr. Ruth Westheimer from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it. Mark St. Germain deftly illuminates this remarkable woman’s untold story. “Becoming Dr. Ruth” is full of humor, honesty and the life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became “Dr. Ruth.” Jen Shepard brings the role to life. Don’t miss this Maine premiere. Tickets available through the Penobscot Theatre Box Office or at penobscottheatre.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
TURANDOT AT COLLINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The role of Turandot will now be sung by Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska. Tenor Yonghoon Lee is the bold prince determined to win Turandot’s love, alongside soprano Ermonela Jaho as the devoted servant Liù and legendary bass Ferruccio Furlanetto as the blind king Timur. Marco Armiliato conducts Puccini’s stirring opera, which takes the stage in the company’s dazzling, ever-popular production by Franco Zeffirelli. Adult $25 | Senior (ages 65+) $20 | Student $10 (Prices include fees.)
MAY 14-15
WILD THINGS BY ROBINSON BALLET
Let the wild rumpus start! Robinson Ballet will be staging a lively ballet version of a classic tale in Wild Things. Join Max, Wynken, Blynken, Nod and all the wild things for this dance-based show featuring the Robinson Ballet Company. It’s perfect for kids of all ages. The performances are scheduled for May 14 and May 15 at the Gracie Theatre on Husson University’s campus. Both performances begin at 3 p.m. and tickets can be purchased in advance at www.robinsonballet.org/wildthingstickets.
FRIDAYS AT 7PM
LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT SKIES
Visit the Versant Power Astronomy Center on the University of Maine campus to see a planetarium show celebrating the connections Indigenous people have with the night sky. Embark on a journey with the Indigenous peoples of the western plains of Canada and share in their wisdom conveyed by the stars. Alongside Ocek, the fisher, and his band of animal friends, audiences take an expedition south to retrieve summer and return it to the frozen north. Learn how the giant bear Mista Maskwa, was finally tamed by a brave band of birds which chase Mista Maskwa every night, keeping us safe from his foul temperament. The Indigenous people of North America connected with the night sky in fundamental ways that resonated with their world. Discover their stories in the stars and in turn, learn a little bit more about the spirit that connects us all. For more information, and for other shows, visit astro.umaine.edu.
