Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 13-19

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 13-19

“Bossov Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker,” Opera House, Waterville

Dec. 13, Thursday, 11:25am, “Louis Philippe Christmas Show,” La Rencontre is a multi-language event and not restricted to French-speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are welcome to attend this fun monthly meal and event. All are welcome to attend this fun monthly meal and event, as long as spots remain open. The home cooked meal is a turkey dinner, with all the fixings and Christmas cake for dessert. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. After the meal, Musician and vocalist, Louis Philippe, will be presenting a Christmas performance. Philippe will present French and English songs with an occasional intermingling of humor. A Lewiston native, based now in Portland, he is the brainchild of Reindeer Records, a small, grass-roots label that continues to bring music, business experience and career exposures to entry-level Artists. Louis Philippe has a number of CDs available, including “La Vie En Rose – A Tribute to Piaf” and “Father Frenchie comes to Lewiston”. Several raffle prizes will be drawn at the end of the event, $12, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
Dec. 13, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers Holiday Concert,” enjoy this concert with the Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers, free, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta. FMI: 207-626-2415, www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
Dec. 14, Friday, 7pm, “Christmas Ring & Sing,” concert of seasonal music: Pine Tree Academy Handbell Ringers, directed by Doris Krueger; vocalists Torrey Gimpel, soprano; Bradley Krueger, tenor; Cynthia McGuire, mezzo; Don Reutershan, pianist, free, Old South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 135 Second Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-1220, oldsouthhallowell.org.
Dec. 14-16, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sat. and Sun, “Bossov Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker,” the holidays would not be complete without a visit to the magical world of The Nutcracker. Each performance brings toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious sweets to life. Bring the entire family to enjoy this holiday tradition, $25/adult, $20/students & seniors, $70/family pack, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
Dec. 15, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “Annual Last Minute Christmas Fair,” featuring quality artists & crafters from Maine and New England selling their one of a kind products that you will be proud to give as gifts. It’s the perfect time to pick up your holiday gifts purchased from our talented artisans. Give a gift with meaning, give a gift of quality, give a gift made in the USA at our craft show at the Augusta Armory. Purchase all your Christmas gifts in one place. Buy local and save, $2, free/12 and under, Augusta Armory, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta. FMI: 207-946-7079, www.sunjournal.com.
Dec. 15, Saturday 5:30-9pm, “Holiday Dinner & Music Celebration,” join us for an end of the year Holiday celebration of food, friends, and music. 5:30 p.m. | Holiday Dinner consisting of Ham, Lamb, Seasonal Veggies and fixings; 6:00 p.m. | Bonfire and carols; 7:00 p.m. | Music Jam inside, $25/online, $30/at door, RSVP required, Nezinscot Farm Store, 284 Turner Center Road, Turner. FMI: 207-225-3231, www.nezinscotfarm.com.
Dec. 16, Sunday, 2pm, “A Don Campbell Christmas,” Maine native singer-songwriter Don Campbell will perform a mix of traditional carols, popular songs, and some Campbell originals, $10, $4/students, free/12 and under, University of Maine at Augusta Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-621-3551, www.doncampbellmusic.com.

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