Final Art Walk; comedy, a double billing of high-energy music; a local talent show and The "Beatles"

Fri, 11/27/2015 - 10:35

Kay Stephens

The 13th Annual Beatles Night comes to Portland’s State Theatre with a special matinee on Sunday at 4 p.m.

Check out the final Art Walk in Rockland on Friday night.

Double billing at The Strand Friday night.

Strom Theatre alumni and student variety show on Saturday.

The 13th Annual Beatles Night comes to Portland’s State Theatre with a special matinee on Sunday at 4 p.m.

Check out the final Art Walk in Rockland on Friday night.

Double billing at The Strand Friday night.

Strom Theatre alumni and student variety show on Saturday.

This weekend has had a long lead-up time. Hope you're rested because we've got comedy, a double billing of high-energy music at the Strand, a local talent show and The "Beatles" if you feel like taking a drive.

Final Art Walk of Rockland

Friday, November 27—Rockland

Rockland's final Art Walk of the year is happening from 5-8 p.m. There are a number of hot spots to check out if you weren’t able to last time, including CMCA’s Bicknell Building, Carver Hill Gallery and Jonathan Frost Gallery. See our story: New Kid On The Block Scheduled to coincide with the city's Festival of Lights, many of the galleries will be open to welcome the holiday season, and celebrate a successful year of the Arts in Rockland. A list of participating galleries can be found at artsinrockland.org.

Girls Guns and Glory and Ghost of Paul Revere

Friday, November 27—Rockland

It’s a two-fer of great music at The Strand Theatre Boston’s rising stars Girls Guns and Glory find musical inspiration from early '50s rock 'n' roll icons such as Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, and Buddy Holly, as well as country greats like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. As fr Ghost of Paul Revere, this Maine holler-folk band has built their songs around powerful three-part harmonies, energetic performances, and a nontraditional way of interpreting traditional American music. From folk to foot-stomping bluegrass.The double bill is $20 and starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: The Strand

Jimmy Fallon’s head writer Jon Rineman Performs Stand up

Friday, November 27—Camden

At 32, he's the head monologue writer for "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," the apex for someone whose ambition is to make people laugh. "Everyone here is so fun and cool, and I'm just kind of this weird, lame guy," he says. "Sometimes, I wonder how I've lasted."

Rineman, a 2005 Emerson graduate who's worked for Fallon for six years, is indeed dorky, but he's also a skilled and prolific comedian. As relentlessly earnest as he may seem, Rineman can grind out dozens of gags a day, and a good percentage of them make it into Fallon's monologue. The show starts at 7:30 at the Camden Opera House. Tickets: Opera House. See our story: Five questions for stand up comic Jon Rineman.

Strom Birthday Bash and Alumni Variety Show

Saturday, November 28—Camden

You ever wish you could go back to high school years and perform a do-over for the Talent Show? A local talent show large group of alumni and current students will present a variety show filled with vocal and instrumental solos, contemporary dance, the CHRHS Jazz Band & Alumni, and larger choral ensembles. Not to be missed is the theatrical ensemble number, Master of the House, with guest appearances by Dagney Ernest and Piet Lammert in the comic roles of the Thenardiers. All proceeds will support the “Raise the Curtain on the 21st Century Strom” campaign to upgrade the sound, lighting and projection systems. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $25 for reserved seats. The show starts at 7 p.m. Online ticket sales are available at stromtickets.com. General admission tickets are available at HAVII in Camden. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Killer Road Trip: Matinee ‘Beatles’ Performance

Sunday, November 29—Portland

If you were never lucky enough to see the original Fab Four in concert, musician Spencer Albee and friends will recreate a near perfect iconic sound while performing Abbey Road in its entirety at the State Theatre in Portland. This is an easy day trip to take as the matinee show begins at 4 p.m. Both shows are all-ages. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Buy tickets online, in person at the Cross Insurance Center Box Office or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

Kay Stephens can be found at news@penbaypilot.com