Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 24-30

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 24-30

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“Every Christmas Story Ever Told….(And Then Some!),” Cumston Hall, Monmouth

Nov. 24-27, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs, Fri, and Sat, 1pm/Sat. and Sun, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told….(And Then Some!),” Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told—add a sprinkling of Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to contemporary pop-culture, and every carol ever sung—and you’ve got a madcap romp through the holiday season. Part vaudeville and part Complete Works of William Shakespeare…Abridged, Every Christmas Story Ever Told… is a fast, furious, and slightly irreverent look at holiday classics and traditions. Santa Claus, Rudolph, the Grinch, and just about every other seasonal character, make an appearance in this racy comedy that will have you laughing all the way to the New Year! This production is best for revelers ages 13 and up, $25, Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.
Nov. 25-26, Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm/Fri, 10am-4pm/Saturday, “ExTrainaganza,” Model trains in various scales operate under decorated Christmas trees and on six permanent train layouts, including Thomas the Tank Engine. A play area for younger children with Brio layout and age-appropriate trains is located near craft tables where parents can watch while eating light snacks. Train Time videos shown all day are available for sale. Other sales include model train sets, train cars, T-shirts and train hats, books, and other railroad-related items, $3/adults, free/under 12, Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 144 Mill Street, Auburn. FMI: www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
Nov. 26, Saturday, 9am-2pm, Mount Vernon Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair,” Over 40 artists, cooks and crafts people are participating this year. They will be selling: All-natural Maine-sourced cosmetics; distinctive ceramics from local kilns; drawings and framed photographs; hand-wovens including caps, mittens, scarves and shawls; hand-painted slates, saws, snowshoes and other found objects; holiday wreaths; natural stone jewelry; Mount Vernon maple syrup; specialty foods of all kinds including Gallic cheeses, fruit preserves, native honey and pepper jelly. Get your Christmas shopping done early, free, Mount Vernon Community Center, 353 Pond Road, Mount Vernon. FMI: 207-293-1016, www.mainetoday.com.
Nov. 26-27, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “Christmas in New England Craft Show,” The magic comes from the artists & crafters mainly from Maine and New England. It’s the perfect time to buy your holiday gift purchases from our talented artisans selling their one of a kind products. Give a gift with meaning, give a gift of quality, give a gift made in the USA at our craft show at the Augusta Civic Center, from food to knits to lamps and everything in between. You will always see different crafters at our shows along with your favorites, $2, free/12 and under, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta. FMI: 706-843-9188, www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.
Nov. 26, Saturday, various times, “2016 Twin Cities Holiday Celebration,” free children events, interactive dance presentation, horse & wagon rides, Parade of lights, lighting of the Christmas tree & Menorah, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more, see site for times and events, Downtown Lewiston and Auburn. FMI: 207-333-6601, www.auburnmaine.gov.
Nov. 26, Saturday, 5-7pm, “Family-Style Bean Supper,” beans, ham, hotdogs, potato salad, coleslaw, breads, and pie, $8/adults, $3/6-12, free/under 5, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School Street, Lisbon Falls. FMI: 207-407-4406, www.lisbonunitedmc.com.
Nov. 26-27, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Among My Souvenirs: A Tribute to Connie Francis,” The Franco Center welcomes back Louis Philippe and Reindeer Productions, presenting “Among My Souvenirs”, a musical tribute to top-charting female vocalist, Connie Francis, starring Krista Johnson and Louis Philippe. This multi-media show is one of the most moving and sentimental shows Reindeer ever staged. The show is a line-up of popular Connie Francis hits performed live, interspersed with a narration of her life, career and personal struggles, along with nostalgic images of the star, $18, $15/seniors, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-689-2000, www.francocenter.org.

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