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Wayside Grange & Theatre presents Sagittarius Rising

DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is pleased to continue the 2024 Concert Series with the award- winning twin sister duo Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers forming “Sagittarius Rising”. Together they create uplifting, original music inspired by nature and the imagination with vocal harmonies, guitar, penny whistle, and percussion to make the audience dance in their seats.

They are also artists and award-winning filmmakers, blending their music soundtracks with artistic  visuals. Sagittarius Rising believes that music is a powerful way to ignite positive change in the world. You can find examples of their work on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.  

From now through October Wayside Grange & Theatre will be entertaining the Penquis area  with a wide variety of music. Many of the musical groups stemming from the area and others traveling a great distance. McKusick Petroleum again is fostering great music with their generous donation to help continue the Wayside Grange & Theatre music mission. 

The 2024 lineup continues: June 29 Sagittarius Rising, July 20 Variety Show with Timberdoodle, Aug. 24 Bear Tracks, Sept. 21 Denny Breau, and Oct. 26 Half Moon Jug Band.

The Wayside Grange & Theater presents programs of theater and music in an historic  and acoustically perfect setting. The building has served the Dexter community for decades and continues in 2024.  

The Wayside Grange Kitchen is open at 5:30 p.m. for a homecooked “by donation” crock pot supper. At 6:30 p.m. the doors open for the concert and Sagittarius Rising takes the stage at 7 p.m. There is no need for reservations and tickets are only $15 per person. Desserts and “pretty good” coffee will be available in our downstairs dining area at intermission. 

If you would like to join Wayside Grange & Theatre and/or volunteer, call Tim Breen at 207-355-5507 and please check out our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/waysidestage.

The Grange Volunteers have improved the comfort level at the Grange Hall with air conditioning. We also have access at ground level entrance, and the location can be found at 851 North Dexter Road (Route 23).

Keep watching our Facebook page for more family fun events!

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