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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Nov.27-Dec.2

Belgrade-Every Christmas Story

at Theater at Monmouth, Monmouth

Nov. 27-Nov. 29, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 1pm/Sat. and Sun, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told…(and then some!),” instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told—add a sprinkling of Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to contemporary pop-culture, and every carol ever sung—and you’ve got a madcap romp through the holiday season. Part vaudeville and part Complete Works of William Shakespeare…Abridged, Every Christmas Story Ever Told… is a fast, furious, and slightly irreverent look at holiday classics and traditions. Santa Claus, Rudolph, the Grinch, and just about every other seasonal character, make an appearance in this racy comedy that will have you laughing all the way to the New Year! This production is best for revelers ages 13 and up, Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.
Nov. 27-Dec. 2, Friday-Wednesday, 10am-6pm, “10th Annual Holiday Pottery Shop,” the work of at least 13 clay artisans will be on display and available for purchase at the Holiday Pottery Shop. Gift items will range in price to fit all budgets and include pottery and ceramic art, as well as several guest artisans who will be displaying their handmade jewelry, weaving, fiber arts, wood, personal care and much more, Holiday Pottery Shop, 100 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-713-4248, www.centralmaineclayartists.org.
Nov. 27, Friday, 6pm, “Parade of Lights,” the parade has drawn thousands of families to Main Street for many years and serves as a fun and festive kick-off to the holiday season. What better time of the year to get together and show our community spirit and support for one another! Floats will assemble on Front Street, travel up Union Street, turn left on Main and continue to Castonguay Square with the lighting of the giant spruce and Santa’s arrival at Kringleville, Waterville Mainstreet, 44 Main Street, Suite 202, Waterville. FMI: www.watervillemainstreet.org.
Nov. 27, Friday, 7:30pm, “Leftover Turkey Variety Show,” a hilarious Thanksgiving variety show showcases the talents of Maine’s physical, verbal and musical comics, featuring Michael Trautman (aka King Pong), Joel Eckhaus (aka Ukulele Eck), Mike Miclon and many more, $16/adults, $14/seniors, $5/children, Johnson Hall, 280 Water St., Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 9am, “Mount Vernon Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair,” 42 artists, crafters and farmers put on a show that fills the Mount Vernon Community Center and the nearby Vernon Valley Masonic Lodge. Come savor the holidays in a beautiful village setting. Everything for sale is locally made or produced. Find distinctive gifts and talk to their creators! Nibble on tasty treats and compare notes with the cooks! Great shopping and good fun, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St, Mount Vernon. FMI: 207-293-1016, www.mtvernonme.org.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Maine Event Comedy presents Johhny Ater,” Whether he’s taking light-hearted swipes at himself and his fellow Mainers or contorting his face into hilarious characters, Johnny Ater has left audiences laughing throughout New England and beyond since 2003. He’s performed at the Punchline in San Francisco and is the resident host of the Maine Comedy Festival. Ater has also appeared on ‘The Nite Show with Danny Cashman’ and recently spearheaded a fundraising show for the Bath Food Pantry. The show will also feature Tuck Tucker, Paul Landwehr, Kevin Neales and host, Mark Turcotte, $10/advance, $12/door, Sapphire Nightclub and Event Center, 150 Center St, Auburn. FMI: 207-513-0742, www.maineeventcomedy.com.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Among My Souvenirs-A Musical Tribute to Connie Francis,” a musical tribute to top-charting female vocalist, Connie Francis, starring Krista Johnson and Louis Philippe. The multi-media show may be “one of the most moving and sentimental shows Reindeer ever staged”. Along with nostalgic images of the star, the show is a line-up of popular Connie Francis hits performed live, interspersed with a narration of her life, career and personal struggle, cash bar and open concession counter, $15, Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston. FMI: 207-689-2000, www.francocenter.org.

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