From Proms to storytelling, jump, jive and swing to rum riots

Five things not to miss this weekend

Fri, 05/29/2015 - 1:30pm

    This weekend is all about the action happening on Saturday: From proms to storytelling, jump, jive and swing to rum riots.

    Las Vegas-themed "Mom Prom" & Girls Night Out

    Saturday, May 30 — Belfast Boat House

    Why should teens get all the fun of prom photos, fancy dresses and dancing the night away? DJ Ryan Albert will be spinning a lively mix of danceable numbers. Women are encouraged to bring their female family members and friends to this annual spring event. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be available, including a cash bar through Rollie's Bar and Grill. A "Step and Repeat" backdrop will be set up for red carpet "prom photos" for each lady attending the event, compliments of Jessica Michael Photography. And there will be a crowning of the Mom Prom Queen. Mid-Coast Mom Prom is being hosted this year by Broadreach Family and Community Services from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Boathouse in Belfast. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets for this year's Las Vegas-themed event, which can be purchased online at www.broadreachmaine.org, are $30 and cover the cost of the prom and non-alcoholic refreshments.

    Stories We Share: A Celebration of Arts, Culture and Community

    Saturday, May 30 — Camden Opera House

    This is the first of what will likely be a powerful tradition in the Midcoast. This storytelling event and arts celebration is a special opportunity for LGBT youth and adults to share their stories and art with the community. 2013 Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco, the first Latino and openly gay man to hold such an honor, brings his powerful storytelling and poetry to the event, and will stand alongside local LGBTQ youth and adult artists in this celebration of the experiences. Starts at 5:30 p.m., hosted by OUT as I Want to Be, with young LGBTQ poets, reception, silent auction. Admission by donation.

    Three Button Deluxe at The Speakeasy

    Saturday, May 30 — The Speakeasy, Rockland

    This is not a stand-and-hold-your-beer-just-watching type of band. Three Button Deluxe brings the vintage heat. Bring your dancin' shoes and the outfit you'll sweat in the least. Expect rhythm 'n blues, jump jive, swing and rockabilly. $3 cover. Show starts at 8:30 p.m.

    Right Amount of Wrong at Bowen’s Tavern

    Saturday, May 30 — Bowen's Tavern, Belfast

    Join the party with Right Amount of Wrong. They will be rockin' out at Bowen's Tavern with some of the best rock music ever: Bon Jovi, 38 Special, Halestorm, Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice in Chains, Godsmack, Pat Benatar, Doobie Brothers and much more. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

    Killer Road Trip: History of the Cocktail for Maine Rum Riot Week

    Saturday, May 30 — TBA, Portland

    Mainers do not like hypocrisy, but they do like their libations.  On June 2, 1855, during Maine's prohibition, Neal Dow, the mayor of Portland, hid rum inside city hall. When residents of the city found out about this secret cache of spirits they stormed city hall, rioting. Join the Maine Rum Riot movement this Saturday with a class on the History of the Cocktail. Enjoy four cocktails, from different eras, and snacks during this educational and enlightening seminar. In this two-hour class you'll learn about the history of the cocktail and cocktail books from two experts in the field: Don Lindgren, owner of Rabelais, one of the premier cookbook shops in the world, and John Myers, bartender at The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club. They will take you through the history of the cocktail as it pertains to cocktail books and cocktail ephemera. Tickets: $20 and can be purchased here.


    Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com