“Golden Gates Russian Music and Dance Company,” Bethel
Jan. 5-11, Thursday-Saturday, 12-6pm, “Holiday Art Show and Sale,” Kennebec Valley Art Association sponsors, all work by members of the Kennebec Valley Art Association, work can be purchased and taken home the same day, free to browse, Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207622-3813, www.harlowgallery.org.
Jan. 5, Thursday, 7pm, “Golden Gates Russian Music and Dance Company,” Gould performing arts series, offers an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song and dance, repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore, $15, $5, Gould Academy, Bingham Auditorium, Bethel. FMI: 207-824-3575, www.bethelmaine.com.
Jan. 7, Saturday, 1pm, “The Met Live in HD: Gounod’s Faust,” with Jonas Kaufmann in the title role, Rene Pape as the devil, and Marina Poplavskaya as Marguerite, retelling of Faust legend, $25/general, $15/students, University of Maine, Collins center for the Arts, Orono. FMI: 800-622-8499, www.umaine.edu.
Jan. 7, Saturday, 5pm, “Full Moon Hike,” a guided winter hike to the peak of Mt. Abram to view a spectacular full moon, meets at the base with a prompt departure to the top at 5:30pm, at the summit relax with hot cider, cheese and crackers, then descend by foot or by ski, round trip approximately 2.5 hours, free, Mt. Abram Ski Resort, 308 Howe Road, Greenwood. FMI: 207-875-5000, www.mtabram.com.
Jan. 8, Sunday, 2pm, “Family Folk Festival,” the Gawler Family and the Boardmans, $10/general, $5/students, free/12 and under, Jewett Auditorium, Augusta. FMI: 207-799-1232, www.uma.edu.
Jan. 9, Monday, 6pm, “Full Moon Snow Shoe Guided Tour,” join Peter Kallin and company for a hike under a full moon on a crisp winter evening, learn about the local history of the Belgrade Watershed region and take in the breath taking views a top the golf course, donations welcome, Belgrade Lakes Golf Course, Country Club Road, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-495-6039, www.mainetoday.com.
Jan. 9. Monday, 8:15pm, “The Boneheads,” Maine’s own, eclectic mix of rock, blues, country, R & B, and jazz, $15, Slates Restaurant, 167 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.