Archive for December, 2010
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 30 to Jan 5
December 29th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Adele Myers and Dancers at Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine
Dec 30, 10-11:30 a.m. Learn to Snowshoe, snowshoes provided, $5/person, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.688.4539, www.creativenewgloucester.org.
Dec 31, 5 p.m.-midnight, Sunday River New Year’s Eve Celebration with something for everyone from a four course dinner to parties, a circus and fireworks, prices and times vary, check the Web site, Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 1.800.543.2SKI, www.sundayriver.com.
Dec 31, 6:30-10 p.m. Open Mic Night, sign-up for performers offering music, comedy, storytelling, poetry and dance begins at 6:30, Open Mic at 7, $3/person, refreshments available, First Universalist Church, 479 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.935.4505, www.norwaydowntown.org.
Dec 31, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Dickie Hyper-Hynie’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, $15/person, The Oddfellow Theater, Route 117, Buckfield. FMI: 207.336.3306, www.oddfellow.com.
Jan 1, 7:30 p.m. Ryan Montbleau Band, fresh sound full of firmly-rooted ingredients including Americana, folk, blues, ragtime, 70s R & B, and soul, $20/adults, $10/students, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Jan 4, 7 p.m. Adele Myers and Dancers, a five-member contemporary dance company combining robust athleticism, theatricality and social commentary, $10/adults, $6/children, Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy, 45 Church Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.3575, www.mahoosucarts.org.
Jan 5, times vary, Open Auditions for The Southern Maine Children’s Choir, auditioning singers grades 12 and younger for a spring performance, call to schedule audition and get more info, Corthell Hall, University of Southern Maine, 37 College Avenue, Gorham. FMI: 207.780.5265, http://usm.maine.edu/music/events.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 30 to Jan 5
December 29th, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
“All Together Now!” Beatles Tribute Band at Jonathan’s Restaurant in York County, Maine
Dec 31, 4:30 p.m. First Night Old Orchard Beach, food, music and fun, plus fireworks, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207.363.0376, www.oob365.com.
Dec 31, 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve Buffet and Dance, with music by Time Riders, cash bar, champagne toast at midnight, $40/person, reservations requested, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.636.1224, www.nassoncc.org.
Dec 31, 7 p.m. Gala on the Point, featuring Jim Ciampi and the Cityside Events Band, prices vary, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, dessert and champagne toast, The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.774.4527, http://thelandingatpinepoint.com.
Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Ball, with dancing until 1 a.m., enjoy a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, dessert station and champagne toast, $85/person, The Links at Outlook Golf Course, Route 4, South Berwick. FMI: 207.384.1010, www.outlookgolf.com.
Jan 1, 23rd Annual Lobster Dip to benefit Special Olympics Maine, individual and teams welcome, post dip party with Don Campbell Band, Kip Collins and Tickle, call for registration packet, Brunswick Hotel and Oceanside Grill, 39 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207.879.0489, www.specialolympicsmaine.org.
Jan 1, 8 p.m. “All Together Now” Beatles Tribute Band, celebrating Beatles music in an interactive way that will get you singing, dancing, clapping and having a good time, $12/advance, $15/day of show, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.4777, www.jonathansrestaurant.com.
Jan 5, 7-10 p.m. BINGO, American Legion, 9 Hannaford Drive, York. FMI: 207.363.0376, www.ramsdellrogers56.com.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 30 to Jan 5
December 29th, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
January 2 is Maine Day at Saddleback Mountain
Dec 30, 6-9 p.m. Walker McGee, performing at Old Mill Pub, 39 Water Street, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.6627, www.oldmillpub.net.
Dec 30, 7-10 p.m. Steve Jones and the 2011s, The Liberal Cup, 115 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.MAD.BREW, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Liberal-Cup/74594783981.
Dec 31, 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party, with DJ Corey King, includes a champagne toast, decadent hors d’oeuvres, desserts and sushi, limited reservations available, $35/person, $60/couple, Apollo Bistro, 91 Silver Street, Waterville. FMI: 207.872.8736, www.apollosalonspa.com,
Dec 31, 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party, with the Mike Willette Swing Band, buffet dinner, dancing, $50/person, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.689.2000, http://laitshappeninghere.com.
Dec 31, 8 p.m. Monsta vs. The Hooligans, Battle of the Bands, $20/person, Black Mountain of Maine, 39 Glover Road, Rumford. FMI: 207.364.8977, www.skiblackmountain.org.
Jan 1, 10-11:30 a.m. Public Skate, all ages, $5/person, $3/under 12, $3/skate rentals, Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.783.2009, www.thecolisee.com.
Jan 2, Maine Day, Resident tickets discounted, Saddleback Mountain, 976 Saddleback Mountain Road, Rangeley. FMI: 207.864.5671, www.saddlebackmaine.com.
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 23 to 29
December 22nd, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Ullr Fest Welcomes Winter at Shawnee Peak Ski Area
Dec 23, noon-5 p.m. Glassworks Exhibit, by Nathan Macomber, Gallery 302, 112 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.2787, www.gallery302.com.
Dec 24, 5-7:30 p.m. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, featuring half hour rides through trails and fields, $15/adults, $12/ages 11 and under, reservations required, Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2175 ext. 0, www.bethelinn.com.
Dec 25, 6 p.m. Cambodian Dance Party, with music by Band 207, plus Cambodian food and music, Pulse LLC, 865 Spring Street, Westbrook. FMI: 207.899.1435, www.pulsemaine.com.
Dec 27, 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m. Winter Celebration, sledding and skating for free, snowshoeing class/$5, pre-registration required for snowshoeing class, Outdoor Center, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.926.3913, www.pinelandfarms.org.
Dec 28, 7 p.m. Ullr Fest, welcome winter with “The Beating of the Drums” ceremony, fireworks and a torchlight parade, Shawnee Peak Ski Area, 119 Mountain Road, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8444, www.shawneepeak.com.
Dec 29, 8:30 p.m. Holiday Show featuring a 5-piece band fronted by Jerry Hobson and Kristen Rollins, Bray’s Brew Pub, 678 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. FMI: 207.693.6806, www.braysbrewpub.com.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 23 to 29
December 22nd, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Festival of Trees Draws to a Close at Saco Museum
Dec 23, noon-8 p.m. Holidays Past: 6th Annual Festival of Trees, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.283.3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
Dec 23, 8-11 p.m. Live music with Steve Jones, The Run of the Mill, 100 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.571.9652, http://therunofthemill.net.
Dec 25, 1-3 p.m. 12th Annual Christmas Day Dinner, free home-cooked meal with all the fixings for anyone who needs a meal or would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day, served by the Hadiaris family with lots of help from relatives, friends and local businesses, Traditions Restaurant, 162 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.282.9373, www.keepmecurrent.com.
Dec 28, 6-9 p.m. Open Mic Night, American Legion, 9 Hannaford Drive, York. FMI: 207.363.0376, www.ramsdellrogers56.com.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 23 to 29
December 22nd, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
“Plaid Tidings: The Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid” at Penobscot Theatre
Dec 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Shoemaking Skills of Generations,” exhibit, $5/adults, $4/seniors and students, Museum L-A, Bates Mill Complex, 35 Canal Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.333.3881, http://museumla.org.
Dec 23, 7 p.m. “Plaid Tidings: The Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid,” $20-$35/person, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, Bangor. FMI: 207.942.3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Dec 23, 7-10 p.m. Dave Mello, The Liberal Cup, 115 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.623.2739, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Liberal-Cup/74594783981.
Dec 24, 5-7:30 p.m. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, half hour rides through trails and fields, $15/adults, $12/ages 11 and under, reservations required, The Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2175 ext. 0, www.bethelinn.com.
Dec 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Jennifer Morrison’s Nature Photography Exhibit, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta. FMI: 207.626.7989, www.vilesarboretum.org.
Dec 27, 8:15 p.m. The Colwell Brothers, celebrating their new album, “New Shoes, Old Blues,” $15/person, Slates Restaurant, 169 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.622.9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.
Dec 28, 7 p.m. Celtic Tuesdays with the Gawler Family, $12/adults, $5/ages 12 and under, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.689.2000, www.francoamericanheritage.org.
Dec 29, 6:30-9 p.m. Wax Clinic with Elite Cross-Country Skier Fred Bailey, and an opportunity to learn more about Maine Winter Sports Center, light refreshments, RSVP appreciated, but not required, Akers Ski, Inc., 51 Akers Way, Andover. FMI: 207.392.4582, www.akers-ski.com.
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 16 to 22
December 15th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Aaron Neville on stage at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield
Dec 16, 3-6 p.m. Wine Tasting at The Market, toast the holidays and sample a variety of sparkling wines, complimentary event, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.688.4539, www.pinelandfarms.org.
Dec 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Tracks, Scat and Animal Signs, explore the fields and forests in search of animals’ homes, tracks and signs they leave of their activity, $5/person (cash or check), Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.926.3913, www.pinelandfarms.org.
Dec 17-19, Winterfest 2010, the official kick-off celebration of Sunday River’s winter season, food festival, Christmas party, book signing, fireworks and more, Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.3000, www.sundayriver.com.
Dec 17-19, 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, “Miracle on 34th Street,” $14/adults, $12/students and seniors, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. FMI: 207.642.3743, http://schoolhousearts.org.
Dec 17, 7:30 p.m. “A Christmas Carol,” with Will Rhys, a renowned actor, presents the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from the darkness of hurt and anger into the light of redemption and joy, $10/adults, $5/age 12 and under, benefits Lakes Environmental Association, performance at Bridgton Academy Chapel, Chadbourne Hill Road, North Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8580, www.mainelakes.org.
Dec 18, 1-2:30 p.m. “March of the Wooden Soldiers,” based on the original “Babes in Toyland,” this movie is a holiday classic, free, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Dec 18, 8 p.m. Sammy Chapman, Tucker’s Music Pub at Creative Media, 290 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.739.2200, www.creativemediaofmaine.com.
Dec 19, 1-4 p.m. Christmas Open House, including a bakeshop, hospitality table, cookie decorating for children and raffle items, Lovell Historical Society, Kimball-Stanford House, Route 5, Lovell. FMI: 207.925.3234, www.lovellhistoricalsociety.org.
Dec 19, 4 p.m. “Rise Up! A New Light A Comin’,” Annual Christmas Cantata, directed by Beverly Melville, Locke Mills Union Church, Route 26, Greenwood. FMI: 207.875.3355, www.bethelmaine.com.
Dec 20, 8 p.m. Christmas with Aaron Neville and his Quintet featuring Charles Neville, dinner available before the show, $110/person for show only, check the “by the ways,” on the Web site before ordering tickets, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Dec 22, 5-7 p.m. Wine Tasting, Cafe Nomad, 450 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.739.2249, www.cafenomad.com.
Dec 22, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Lounge Project, jazz trio playing the music of all the jazz heavies, Bray’s Brew Pub, 678 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. FMI: 207.693.6806, www.braysbrewpub.com.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 16 to 22
December 15th, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Holiday Art Show and Sale at Kittery Art Association
Dec 16-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, “Hold Everything,” group show and work by Alan Rushing, George Marshall Store Gallery, 140 Lindsay Road, York. FMI: 207.351.1083, www.georgemarshallstoregallery.com.
Dec 16-22, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. “India Sojourn and a Glimpse of Venice,” photo exhibit by Lawrence Elbroch, Red Door Studio, 44 Government Street, Kittery. FMI: 207.439.5671, www.reddoorpottery.com.
Dec 16, 3-6 p.m. Holiday Art Sale, member exhibit, Kittery Art Association, Kittery Point. FMI: 207.451.9354, www.kitteryartassociation.org.
Dec 17, 5-8 p.m. Wine Tasting, all things sparkling including a Spanish Cava, Italian Prosecco, Cremant de Bourgogne and the classic Veuve Clicuot Champagne, The Clown, 659 Post Road, York. FMI: 207.351.3063, www.the-clown.com.
Dec 17, 7 p.m. Junior High Dance with DJ Rachana Walsh, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org.
Dec 17-19, 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Linda Sturdivant, musical direction by Kevin Smith, $15/person, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207.282.0849, www.citytheater.org.
Dec 18-19, noon, Night Before Christmas House Tour, featuring a different part of Clement Moore’s 19th century poem in each room, $3/donation, 19th Century Willowbrook Village, 70 Elm Street, Newfield. FMI: 207.793.2784, www.willowbrookmuseum.org.
Dec 18-19, 1-4 p.m. Call of the Wild Holiday Bazaar, featuring local artists and crafts people, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207.361.1400, www.yorkcenterforwildlife.org.
Dec 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Journey to Bethlehem Living Nativity, plan to remain in your car and follow the traffic pattern, First Parish Congregational Church, 180 York Street, York. FMI: 207.363.3758, www.firstparishyork.org.
Dec 18, 7:30 p.m. Straight Lace Ltd., classic rock, Feile Restaurant and Pub, 1619 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207.251.4065, www.feilerestaurantandpub.com.
Dec 19, 3-5 p.m. “Babine,” Fall Film Festival Feature, rated PG, French with English subtitles, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207.363.2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Dec 22, 3-6:30 p.m. Yuletide Open House, enjoy light refreshments while strolling thorugh the exhibitions including the last chance to view “Mailed from Maine,” The Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.985.4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, Dec 16 to 22
December 15th, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Original painting by Kay Morris, Holiday Art Show and Sale in Hallowell
Dec 16-22, hours vary, Oil Painting exhibit by Jennifer Wadsworth, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.9105, www.sugarwoodgallery.com.
Dec 16, 6 p.m. Three Point Trio, jazz by local musicians Tom Skipper, Tim Clough and John Smedley, She Doesn’t Like Guthrie’s, 115 Middle Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.376.3344, www.guthriesplace.com.
Dec 16, 6-9 p.m. Katie Weber, acoustic, bluegrass, folk music, Old Mill Pub, 39 Water Street, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.6627, www.oldmillpub.net.
Dec 17, 7 p.m. Teen Band Show, featuring Come Back Pluto, Bartley Hinson & Co., and Brighten the Skies, from acoustic to rock to heavy rock, all ages, supervised, chem-free, $6/person, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207.582.7144, http://johnsonhall.org.
Dec 17, 7:30 p.m. Northfield, an a capella vocal ensemble known for its renditions of early American and European music, presented by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts, donations at the door, Union Church, Route 27, Belgrade. FMI: 207.495.3599, www.gbgm-umc.org/maine-belgradelakes.
Dec 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Metamorphoses: A Collaboration with Ovid by Wally Reinhardt, a depiction of favorite characters from classical mythology, final day to view show, Museum of Art, Bates College, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.786.6158, www.bates.edu.
Dec 18-19, times vary, Kringleville, complimentary drinks and cookies, raffles, music and more, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Castonguay Square, Waterville. FMI: 207.680.2055, www.watervillemainstreet.org.
Dec 18, 7 p.m. Maine Mountain Christmas with the Dave Rowe Trio, $15/person, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant Street, Auburn. FMI: 866.655.7171, www.auburnuu.org.
Dec 18, 7:30 p.m. The Mike Willette Christmas Special, reminiscent of the family-popular Williams and Como shows of the 1960s and 70s, with special appearances from Rudolph and Santa Claus, $16/adults, $14/students & seniors, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.783.0958, www.francoamericanheritage.org.
Dec 22, 12-6 p.m. Holiday Art Show and Sale, Harlow Art Gallery, 160 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.622.3813, www.harlowgallery.org.
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Actor Will Rhys Presents “A Christmas Carol” in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region of Maine
December 12th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Will Rhys brings “A Christmas Carol” alive on stage at Bridgton Academy
As a benefit performance for the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA), actor Will Rhys will present his rendition of the Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol.” In this one man show, Rhys will use a bare stage and a minimum of props to evoke 19th century London and the world of Ebenezer Scrooge. With a couple of chairs, a stool and a lectern, he’ll transport the audience from Scrooge’s Counting House to the Cratchit homestead, from Fezziwig’s party to the “farthest ship at sea,” and beyond as Scrooge journeys from the darkness of hurt and anger into the light of redemption and joy.
Will Rhys will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 17 on the stage of the Bridgton Academy Chapel. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets are available at LEA and at the door.
The Lakes Environmental Association is the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region’s best bet when it comes to the protection of our most valuable natural resource, our water. LEA is a non-profit organization, which conducts comprehensive water testing on area lakes, leads the fight against milfoil, teaches children and adults about the importance of protecting the watersheds and offers technical assistance to landowners, contractors and municipalities. For 40 years, LEA “has been dedicated to the belief that people will take care of Maine’s lakes if only they realize just how valuable and fragile [the lakes] are.”
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach. Oh, tell me I may sponge away the writing on this stone!” ~Ebenezer Scrooge, “A Christmas Carol”
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