“The Great American Trailer Park Christmas, City Theatre, Biddeford

Dec. 19, Friday, 8am-5pm, “Here and Beyond-Artwork by Allison Price,” a collection of composed drawings, paintings collages and prints. Price said of the collection, “The sense of spirit that lies both within and beyond the natural world is a constant presence in my work. My instinct is to try to capture the mystery and wonder I find in nature and in the less tangible world of dreams and memories,” University of New England, Campus Center, Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-6394, www.une.edu.
Dec. 19, Friday, 4-7pm, “Museum Holiday Open House,” explore the Museum’s 2014 exhibitions while tasting delectable treats with the sounds of enchanting holiday music, free, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Dec. 19 Friday, 7pm, “9th Annual Christmas Big Band Benefit Concert,” the 16-piece Chris Humphrey Big Band presents a holiday concert of jazz to benefit those in need to keep warm this winter, free, donations accepted, The Church of the Cape, 3 Langsford Road, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-467-5310, www.chrishumphreybigband.com.
Dec. 19-21, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat., 2pm/Sun., “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas,” it’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile living community!) and everyone is filled with warmth and beer, but when a freak bout of amnesia strikes Darlene, the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test, $20, City Theatre, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.CityTheater.org.
Dec. 20, Saturday, 10am-3pm, “The Green Ark Animal Rescue Vendor/Craft Fair,” The Green Ark Animal Rescue is a volunteer based rescue that saves dogs from high kill shelters in the south and brings them to their forever homes in the North, vendor and craft fair as a fundraiser, with many different local Maine business, Santa will be visiting for all the children, with an activities table for the kids, free, Biddeford Eagles, Birch Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-494-8127, www.thegreenark.me.
Dec. 20, Saturday, 9am-3pm, “Glass Fusing Class,” ever wanted to try fusing glass, pop in our studio and create something fabulous in about 3 hours, you just pay for your project, participants must be at least 16, Innovative Glass & Home, North Dam Mill, 2 Main Street, Suite 18 – 229, Biddeford. FMI: 207-205-3971, www.innovativeglassandhome.com.
Dec. 21, Sunday, 6pm, “Traditional Christmas in the Stable Service,” an inspiring, non-denominational service, dress warmly, bring a folding chair and a flashlight, caroling, refreshments, free, Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-7721, www.mustangrescue.org.