Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Dec. 15-20

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Dec. 15-20

“A Christmas Concert: Downeast Brass with Jay Zoller, Organist,” South Parish Congregational Church, Augusta

Dec. 15-17, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sat. and Sun, “The Nutcracker,” light up the holidays with Bossov Ballet’s family favorite, “The Nutcracker,” join Marie and the Nutcracker on a fabulous journey to the Land of Sweets, where toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious treats help make holiday dreams come true, $18-$22; $65/family pack, The Opera House, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
Dec. 16-17, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “25th Annual Last Minute Christmas Art & Crafts Fair,” featuring artists & crafters from Maine and all over New England. It’s the perfect time to start buying all your holiday gift items from our talented artisans selling their one of a kind hand made products, $2, free/young children, Augusta State Armory, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta. FMI: 207-946-7079, www.newenglandcraftfairs.com.
Dec. 16, Saturday, 11am-1pm, “Gingerbread Day,” this year will have a Harry Potter twist. Shops scattered throughout Callahan Hall will be completely transformed into the wonderful wizarding world of Hogwarts. You can enjoy many activities here in the world of Harry Potter: you could drink Butterbeer, make magical crafts, visit shops just for wizards, win raffle prizes, receive glitter tattoos, and explore the truly spooky Shrieking Shack! Plus, there will be gingerbread wizard decorating, of course, costumes are highly encouraged for all ages, free, Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-513-3133, lplonline.org.
Dec. 16, Saturday, 2pm, “Singer Songwriter Karen Gray,” a mix of original and familiar music. Her beautiful voice and elegant guitar playing combine to create a calming, refreshing break in what can be a hectic season of the year, free, Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne. FMI: 207-685-9378, www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us.
Dec. 16, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Mitch Thomas and Friends: Holiday in Lights,” Thomas, a local pianist/singer/songwriter who is the Center’s executive director and directs and performs at Community Little Theatre, will present several seasonal favorites, including some of his own compositions and arrangements, including “Light a Candle for Peace”. The event features several other local artists, including: Tony Morin, local guitarist and singer; Krista Johnson, who is known for her portrayal of Connie Francis in “Among My Souvenirs”; Maddy Leslie, who has performed in many Community Little Theatre productions; her sister, Mia- Angelina Leslie; Carl Steidel, often a featured baritone with the Maine Music Society; Hayden Thomas, who played teen “Fiona” CLT’s production of Shrek, the Musical; Kristen J. Thomas and Nakesha (Kay) Warren, who both recently starred in CLT’s production of Sister Act. Warren also directs shows at CLT. Also performing are: other Maine vocalists, Jay Barrett, Caroline Young Coffin, Justin Reid, John Muzzy and Andy Dolci; Trumpeter, Jody Steidel; violinists, Aya Wakita, Ryan Spooner, Perla Moguel and Josh White; bassist, Jeff Munson; guitarist, Neil James; organist, Jon Whitmore; pianist Dan Burgess; and drummer, Jeff Mayerson, $15, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
Dec. 16, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Capital City Improv,” using audience suggestions and interviews, Capital City Improv creates unique, on-the-spot comedy show that live for one night only, $16, $14/seniors, $5/youth, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.
Dec. 16, Saturday, 7pm, “Holiday Concert,” Joelle Morris, mezzo-soprano, and Mary Sullivan, soprano, present a festive program of Christmas and Advent music, with pianist Randy Day. These unusually versatile singers explore the mystery and the celebration of the season in duets and solos, standard and original arrangements, of ancient chants and traditional carols, to popular Christmas songs and rockin’ Gospel tunes, $10, Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Avenue, Manchester. FMI: joellemorris.com.
Dec. 17, Sunday, 2pm, “A Christmas Concert: Downeast Brass with Jay Zoller, Organist,” five popular Maine musicians and educators from southern and central Maine, Downeast Brass, will join Jay Zoller, organist at South Parish Congregational Church, for a wide variety of holiday music that will appeal to members of all faiths, $5-$10, free/12 and under, South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church Street, Augusta. FMI: 207-621-3551, www.concertsatJewett.com.
Dec. 17, Sunday, 5pm, “Oakland Candlelight Christmas,” candlelight service at the Oakland Waterfront Park Gazebo. Bring you family, friends and neighbors for a wonderful celebration for the whole community. Spend the evening drinking hot chocolate, singing Christmas classics, and having a candle lighting. Pastor Jamie Dickson of Kingdom Life Church will give a short sharing of the Christmas Story to end the night, free, Oakland Waterfront Park, Old Belgrade Road, Oakland. FMI: 207-692-7707, www.klcmaine.com.

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