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“Wines of Piedmont, Italy,” Ogunquit

Dec. 18, Friday, 2pm, “The Wines of Piedmont, Italy,” join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting and walking tour of Ogunquit’s vibrant restaurant scene as you explore some delicious wines from one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions, Piedmont, Italy paired with delicious foods from each location we visit. You’re in for an incredible wine education experience. You’ll walk away with knowing how regional influences impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how evaluate, select, serve, and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste, $49,Blintliff’s Ogunquit, 335 Main St, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-619-4630, www.winewiseevents.com.
Dec. 18, Friday, 7pm, “10th Annual Big Band Benefit Christmas Concert,” this event will feature the Chris Humphrey Big Band at the Church On The Cape. Chris has assembled a band of 16 of the area’s finest musicians to play an evening full of Big Band Christmas gems, including vocals by Jennifer Humphrey, donations accepted, Church on the Cape, 3 Langsford Rd, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-467-5310, www.churchonthecape.org.
Dec. 18-19, Friday-Saturday, 7pm, “Alumni Band Christmas Concert: A World of Christmas Spirit,” they will be sponsoring the Biddeford Food Pantry at their concerts. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items to the concert to help the Pantry fill its shelves, tickets are reserved seating and can be purchased at Brady Screenprint, 464 Elm Street, Biddeford or online, $12/advance, $15/door, City Theater, 205 Main St, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
Dec. 19, Saturday, 5-7pm, The Journey to Bethlehem,” a drive through nativity at First Parish Church York. Seven distinct sets and live, costumed actors depicting the original Christmas story. Enjoy it from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle, no charge, First Parish Church, 180 York St, York. FMI: 207-351-2769, www.firstparishyork.org.
Dec. 19, Saturday, 7pm, “Dinner with Dickens: A Christmas Carol-A New Musical Tale,” his One Man musical extravaganza comes to life with original heart-warming music and lyrics by Nancy Day and a theatrical adaptation by local actor, Kirk Simpson. Simpson, the star of Clay Hill Farm Presents…, has brought many beloved historical and fictional characters to life since the dinner-theatre series debuted 4 years ago. This Holiday Season, Simpson will, once again, bring to life Charles Dickens and Ebenezer Scrooge- for a festive evening of musical theatre at Clay Hill Farm, $18pp plus an a la carte dinner menu -*$25 food/beverage minimum, Clay Hill Farm, 220 Clay Hill Rd, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-2272, www.ClayHillFarm.com.
Dec. 19-20, Saturday-Sunday, 3pm/Sat, 8pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, 7pm/Sun, “Home for the Holidays” – A Seacoast Musical Celebration, PDP’s 5th Annual Holiday Extravaganza returns to the beautiful STAR Theatre expanding to five performances! It’s the biggest ugly holiday sweater party you will see on stage. This year’s show will be the Seacoast’s largest Holiday Musical, featuring a cast of over 45 local performers and musicians joined by special guests. True to a Broadway production style, with full set, costumes and dance, this high-energy, fast-paced show includes original vocal arrangements and medleys appealing to all ages. The show takes place in a simpler time with families coming together for an Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at a City Loft. So, get your ugly holiday sweater out of mothballs or don your Holiday best and join the festivities. Either way, you are in for a treat! You may laugh, you may cry, you may sing along with your family and friends, but one thing’s for sure, you will leave the show with the spirit of the holiday season, $40/couch seating, $15-$25, Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery. FMI: 207-439-3800, www.patrickdorowproductions.com.
Dec. 20, Sunday, 2:15pm, “Wine (and food) Walk: Sparkling Wines,” just in time to get you ready for the holidays. Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting and walking tour of Ogunquit’s vibrant restaurant scene as you explore some delicious examples of sparkling wines from around the world paired with delicious foods at four wonderful establishments. You’ll discover new restaurants and taste great wines and foods … all while indulging in a wine class. You’re in for an incredible wine education experience. You’ll walk away with knowing a whole lot about sparkling wine, how regional influences and production methods impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how evaluate, select and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste. Plan to learn a lot about wine, discover some delicious wines and restaurants and have a great time doing it, $54, Bintliff’s, 335 Main St, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-619-4630, www.winewiseevents.com.

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