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

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

Mid Coast-Historic Inns of Rockland

“Historic Inns House Tour,” Rockland

Nov. 27, Friday, 7:30pm, “Comedian Jon Rineman,” at 32, he’s the head monologue writer for “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon,” the apex for someone whose ambition is to make people laugh, After honing his craft for a few years as a writer and comedian, Jon was hired to be a writer for NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which replaced Conan O’Brien’s Late Night show. Jon is now Jimmy Fallon head writer and also does his own stand up on the show. He appears regularly at all of the top New York City comedy clubs, including Caroline’s on Broadway and Stand Up NY on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Jon lives in New York City, $16, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St, Camden. FMI: 207-470-7066, www.camdenoperahouse.com.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Searsport Church Christmas Craft Fair,” variety of homemade crafts and luncheon available, Searsport United Methodist Church, Main Street, Searsport. FMI: 207-548-2239, www.bangordailynews.com.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 9am-3pm, “Festival of Lights Craft Show,” over 40 artists from all over the state of Maine will showcase amazing one-of-a-kind products such as ornaments, jewelry, pottery, candles, clothing, pet accessories and so much more. You will be sure to find something for everyone on our list, and feel good about supporting homeless animals this holiday season, $2, free/under 12, Rockland Elk’s Lodge, 210 Rankin St, Rockland. FMI: 207-691-4930, www.humanesocietyofknoxcounty.org.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 1-4pm, “Historic Inns of Rockland Holiday House Tour,” participate in the tour and view historic inns decked in all their holiday finery, while supporting Rockland’s Public Library, the weekend is filled with the renowned “Lobster Trap Tree” featured on Discovery Channel’s America’s Extreme Trees, Santa arriving by lobster boat, holiday parades, tastings, samplings and demonstrations and so much more. Historic Inns of Rockland is comprised of three distinctive inns located in Rockland, Maine’s historic district. Each offering a unique experience and décor from modern urban chic to Victorian or European styled, the three Historic Inns of Rockland offer haute hospitality within easy strolling distance of Rockland’s thriving downtown restaurant, shopping and museum district and waterfront, Historic Inns of Rockland, 96 Limerock St, Rockland. FMI: 207-596-6611, www.historicInnsofrockland.com.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 2-5pm, “Brunswick Downtown Association’s Annual Tree Lighting with Santa,” enjoy free Horse and Carriage Rides (2 – 5 pm), hot cocoa, coffee and cookies all provided by the Brunswick Downtown Association. Santa will visit with children from 3 to 5 pm in the Gazebo. Tree will be lit at 5 PM, free, Brunswick Town Green Gazebo, 185 Park Row, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-4439, www.brunswickdowntown.org.
Nov. 28, Saturday, 7:30pm, “A Motown Christmas with Pat Colwell & Soul Sensations,” kick off this holiday season with a100% Old School R&B Revue complete with female backup singers, a full horn section, and a show that that will knock your socks off! You will be dancing your jingle bells to Soul Classics from Sam and Dave, the Supremes, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Prince, and Bruno Mars. Ho Ho Ho-lotta Fun, $15/advance, $18/door, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurch.com.
Nov. 29, Sunday, 1-2:30pm, “Post-Thanksgiving Hike,” enjoy a family-friendly hike to explore a new 2-mile loop hike down to Freedom Pond to hike off some of the Thanksgiving feast with outdoor enthusiast Glen Widmer. Meet at the Reed Preserve parking lot on Goosepecker Ridge Road, 2 miles south from the Freedom Pond Road junction.Look for a parking area on the right with a sign that says “Reed Preserve,” Reed Preserve, Montville. FMI: 207-589-3230, www.swlamaine.org.

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