Latin music trio
On Feb. 4, the trio “Dos Canosos, Un Joven” (translated: “Two Gray Haired Guys and One Young Guy”) will perform original and traditional Latin music at the New Gloucester Village Coffee House. The two gray haired guys are Cuban vocalist Raul Freyre and American guitarist Gary Wittner, both seasoned musicians with more than 70 years of combined performing experience.
Raul Freyre (lead vocals, percussion) is a native Cuban who grew up in Miami before moving to New England to raise his family (which includes band member Rafael Freyre). He has sung professionally in a career that has spanned five decades, performing rock, rhythm and blues, and Latin music in Miami, Boston, Maine and now Guatemala where he and his wife own a small coffee farm and spend half the year.
Gary Wittner (7-string guitar, vocals) has been delighting audiences of all ages for over 30 years, performing and teaching music on five continents worldwide. He has released five CDs and published one book, plus numerous magazine articles. Wittner teaches at the USM School of Music and Bowdoin College.
The one young guy is Rafael Freyre (bass, vocals), a native Maine multi-instrumentalist who plays bass, Tres guitar, tuba, and sings. He is the original and current bassist for Maine’s most popular and award-winning funk band, Sly Chi. He has also played in all of the premier Latin groups in Maine.
The concert takes place in the community room of the First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and admission is $10, $5 for seniors. For more information, call Julie Fralich 926-3161 or the church office 926-3260.
Sabbathday Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Royal River Rod & Gun Club, in cooperation with Sabbathday Lake Grange, is pleased to host its annual benefit ice fishing derby, Saturday, Feb. 4, on Sabbathday Lake from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the three largest fish caught and weighed. First prize is a gas-powered ice auger donated by Kittery Trading Post. Second prize is a portable two-man ice fishing shelter donated by Cabela’s in Scarborough. Third prize is a $100 gift card.
Food and beverages will be available, and door prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. All tickets cost $15 and are available in advance or may be purchased on the day of the derby. For more information and tickets, please call or email Roger Hines, 926-3943, RHines@maine.rr.com or Pete Thoits, 657-4184, PeteThoits@maine.rr.com.
Musical video, photos wanted
The Gray-New Gloucester High School Patriot Players will mark the 10th anniversary of their Broadway musical series next fall. The Players are looking to put together a special show that will air on the local cable channels featuring video and photographs from the past nine Broadway musicals and a preview of the 10th musical. The Players are asking anyone who has video or photographs of these shows to contact joegngdrama@hotmail.com in order for segments to be copied for the program. All materials will, of course, be returned. The previous musicals were Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, Kiss Me Kate, Annie, Hello Dolly, Cinderella, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and The Sound of Music. The theme for the 10th anniversary and the video will be “Ten Fantastic Shows…A Decade of Great Entertainment.”
Winter wonderland snowshoe adventure
Grab your hat, mittens and snowshoes and prepare to explore a winter wonderland at Pineland Farms from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9. Guides will talk about what makes winter in Maine so special, and you’ll learn about the snow-covered landscape.
The fee is $5 per person; snowshoe rental, if needed, is a separate cost. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to buy tickets at The Market and Welcome Center 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. Snowshoe rentals are available at the outdoor center, located in the same building. For more information or to register, call 688-4800 x15 or email education@pinelandfarms.org.
Tech savvy seniors
Technology will be the topic at the next senior potluck luncheon from 12-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Community Building behind New Gloucester Town Hall. For more information, contact Recreation Director Harvey Price Jr. at 926-4126 or hprice@newgloucester.com.
Antidote for cabin fever
The annual Cabin Fever Sale is coming up Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon at the New Gloucester Public Library. Great bargains will abound including its large selection of gently used books (50 cents for hardbacks and 25 cents for paperbacks), games, puzzles, and audio-visual items. In addition, delicious baked goods will be on sale, and there will be many great Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetheart.
Stock up on items to help you get through the rest of the winter. Great deals to keep the kids busy during school break will be prevalent, so come browse the ultimate recycling event and witness the terrific deals. For more information, call 926-4840.
The trio Dos Canosos, Un Joven will perform original and
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