Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 18-23

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 18-23

Stone Mountain Arts Center

“Stone Mountain Live for Christmas,” Brownfield

Dec. 18, Friday, 4pm, “Yulefest Concert,” take in the sounds of the holidays and watch as Could Academy’s school band, chorus group and student vocalists set the stage for a magical evening performance, Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy, 39 Church St, Bethel. FMI: 207-824-7700, gouldacademy.org
Dec. 18, Friday, 7pm, “Songs of the Season,” featuring Wintery Songs in Eleventy Part Harmony and Special Guests, $15, $10/children and seniors, First Parish Congregational Church, 116 Main St, Yarmouth. FMI: 207-846-9559, www.317main.org.
Dec. 18-20, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “It’s A Wonderful Life, the Musical,” Frank Capra’s film classic has been brought to vibrant theatrical life through the remarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo. The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary folk, A WONDERFUL LIFE exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all. Don’t miss out on this American classic, $18/adults, $16/students and seniors, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd, Standish. FMI: 207-642-3743, www.schoolhousearts.org.
Dec. 18-19, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2:30pm/Sat, “The Gifts of Christmas:” A Maine Musical, celebrate the holiday season with the Maine musical, The Gifts of Christmas. Based on O’Henry’s, The Gift of the Magi, it tells the story of two people willing to sacrifice their most valued possessions for the greater joy of giving- and love. Filled with beautiful music, humor and heart, this “vintage picture postcard come to life” is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, $18/adults, $15/seniors & students, The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.
Dec. 18-19, Friday-Saturday, 8pm, “Stone Mountain Live for Christmas,” There is simply no better place to celebrate the holidays than at Stone Mountain Arts Center! With the lights all strung and garlands galore, Stone Mountain LIVE at Christmas is the whole “Experience”…it takes all the best aspects of this special place on the hill and packes it into one fun festive night! Stone Mountain’s owner, Carol Noonan, who hosts this unique revue style show with her house band the Stone Mountain Boys…featuring guitarists Duke Levine and Kevin Barry. Our special guests for these shows are good friends and Bluegrass greats The IBMA Aware-winning Gibson Brothers, $80, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Dec. 19, Saturday, 8pm, “Black Cat Road,” popular rock band, excellent electric guitar leads, strong vocals, exciting band! No cover charge. Cash only bar. Over 50 kinds of brew, a wide selection of wines & light pub food. Nostalgic venue, friendly atmosphere, no cover, Tucker’s Music Pub, 290 Main St, Norway. FMI: 207-312-7203, www.creativemediaofmaine.com.
Dec. 20, Sunday, 5pm, “Living Nativity, actors and live animals recreate the Nativity scene on the Bethel Common followed by refreshments at the Dr. Moses Mason House, Bethel Common, Bethel. FMI: 207-824-2282, www.bethelmaine.com.

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