“Frogtown Puppeteers:  The Grinch,” The Grand, Ellsworth

Dec. 4, Thursday, 7pm, “Living off the Land, Maine Hunting Traditions,” Kevin Smith, sportsman, hunting guide, taxidermist, and host of the Maine Outdoor talk show, will talk about “Living off the Land, Maine Hunting Traditions,” he will bring some animal pelts to show, free, Bangor Land Trust Office, 8 Harlow St, Suite 4B, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1010, www.bangorlandtrust.org.
Dec. 4 – 7, Thursday – Sunday, 7pm/Thurs-Sat., 3pm/Sun., “The Wizard of Oz,” Penobscot Theatre Company presents The Wizard of Oz at the historic Bangor Opera House, come and enjoy this classic tale that never grows old, $35, Penobscot Theatre Company at the Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St., Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Dec. 5 – 6, Friday – Saturday, 6pm/Fri., 1pm/Sat.,”Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: The Grinch,” The Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers are back with their holiday hilarity and the great curmudgeon character, The Grinch, $8/adult, $6/12 and under, The Grand, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
Dec. 5-7, Friday – Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat., 2pm/Sun., “Proof,” presented by Husson University Theatre Group the story of Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician, when her father dies, Catherine tries to come to grips with her possible inherited insanity, $5/general, $3/students, Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.husson.edu.
Dec. 6, Saturday, 9-11am, “Breakfast with Santa and the Mrs.,” Bangor Grange is holding its 5th annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, Santa will arrive at 9:15am with the assistance of the Bangor Fire Department, this event is to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausages, and beverages, activities include face painting and many crafts for the children, they will also receive gifts from Santa, and more, $5/adults, $2/kids, and $12/family of 4 or more, Bangor Grange Hall, 1192 Ohio St., Bangor. FMI: 207-973-3976, www.bangorgrange.org.
Dec. 6-7, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “Holiday Train Display,” at Woodlawn a working train display by Eastern Maine Model Railroad Club, Sleigh Barn at Woodlawn Museum Gardens & Parks, 19 Black House Drive, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-8671, www.woodlawnmuseum.com.
Dec. 6, Saturday, 12:55pm, “Barbier di Siviglia (Barber of Seville),” the Met’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber, himself, recorded on November 22nd, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: 1-800-622-8499, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.