Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 15-21

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 15-21

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 15-21

“A Christmas Carol,” Footlights Theatre, Falmouth

Dec. 15 and 21, Thursday and Tuesday, 7pm, “Holidazed,” a hilarious, fun-filled, celebration for anyone who’s trying to survive the holiday season, a perfect play with music that’ll put you “in the spirit” and laugh away those ho-ho-holidazed blues, pay-what-you-can, The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.
Dec. 16, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Encounters in Sound featuring Jed Wilson & Joe K. Walsh,” Bradley Backstage presents the fifth Encounters in Sound concert with pianist Jed Wilson. Wilson, best known for his appearances on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion and collaborations with singer/songwriter Heather Masse, will be accompanied by mandolinist/songwriter Joe K. Walsh. Roots music isn’t made in a vacuum. It’s the creation of a community, of a circle of friends, of a teacher and a student. It’s something to be passed back and forth to be treasured. As an acclaimed master of American roots music, Joe K. Walsh knows this better than most. He’s toured with countless artists, collaborated with other master musicians like Darol Anger and the Gibson Brothers, founded progressive stringband Joy Kills Sorrow in the early 2000s, and is currently on faculty at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. “The touch of sawdust in his vocals, or the buzz of the mandolin strings may hint at the deep rural roots of Walsh’s music, but what he’s creating now is a new kind of tradition,” $15/adults, $5/students, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Dec. 16-18, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Miracle on 34th Street,” An all-time holiday classic, Miracle On 34th Street is sure to put you in the holiday spirt! Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-year old daughter Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor Fred Gailey tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed -but when it turns out Macy’s Santa may in fact be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family, $14/adults, $12/students/seniors, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. FM: 207-642-3743, www.schoolhousearts.org.
Dec. 17, Saturday, 2pm, “Music for a Medieval Christmas,” The Christmas story told by the Calderwood Consort, narrated in middle English and accompanied by music from the 11th through the 17th centuries. The second half of the program features traditional and folk songs of the season. Instruments include viols, vielle, crumhorns, recorders and percussion, $10, Christ Episcopal Church, 35 Paris Street, Norway. FMI: 207-743-6782, www.episcopalchurch.org.
Dec. 17, Saturday, 5pm, “Community Christmas Supper,” corn chowder, fish chowder and Manhattan clam chowder, biscuits, pickles, cupcakes and beverages, followed by a Christmas program of carols and the Nativity story in the sanctuary, free, Oxford Advent Christian Church, 1130 Main Street, Oxford. FMI: 207-743-7310, www.oaccmaine.org.
Dec. 18, Sunday, 1-4pm, “Christmas Open House,” Christmas Open House at the 1839 Kimball-Stanford House. Inside the historic home there will be a large bake sale of holiday goodies, an abundant free refreshment table, and several local businesses will be exhibiting their wares. The Museum will be decorated for the holidays with an exhibit featuring the Society’s permanent display. Additionally, children will have the opportunity to decorate cookies. The Historical Society is also making available the opportunity to win one of three raffle prizes: a $200 gift certificate for heating fuel (oil, propane, or wood); a $100 gift certificate to Ebenezer’s Pub, and a $100 gift certificate to the Oxford House Inn. Tickets for the raffle are $5for a book of six or $1 each. The raffle drawing will be held at 3pm on Sunday and tickets may be purchased either at the Historical Society or the Lovell Village Store. The volunteers and officers of the Lovell Historical Society hope you will join the festivities, Kimball-Stanford House, Route 5, Lovell. FMI: 207-925-3234, www.lovellhistoricalsociety.org.
Dec. 19, Monday, 7pm, “A Christmas Carol,” Experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, as performed by award-winning actor, Michael J. Tobin, coming to the Footlights Theatre for one show only. This holiday tour presents all the familiar CAROL characters (as portrayed by Mr. Tobin), original and seasonal music, special effects and surprises that will captivate audiences young and old. Seating is limited, reservations recommended, $15, The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.

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