Johnson Hall Opera House presents its 7th Annual Festival of Trees this week, beginning at 4-8 p.m. Thursday. The CODA Chorus will performs its Wintertime Aglow concert at 7 p.m. at the Opera House. The weekend-long fundraising event features trees sponsored by local businesses, live music, food, photos with Santa and 50/50 raffle tickets. It […]
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Kefauver Holiday Art Show on display now through January
The Kefauver Studio & Gallery in Damariscotta will host a reception on Sunday, Dec. 9.
Lewiston’s Franco Center to host holiday lunch and entertainment
The Franco Center will present its holiday La Rencontre luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical artists Phil House and Kathy Haley. Tickets are $17 and include the meal (tourtière, an Acadian meat pie) and entertainment. All seats are reserved. […]
Topsham library to screen Laurel and Hardy classic ‘March of the Wooden Soldiers’
Topsham Public Library will screen the family film “March of the Wooden Soldiers” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Also known as “Babes in Toyland,” the classic stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as its central characters. Laurel and Hardy are widely recognized as the greatest comedy team in movie history, and this picture captured them […]
Cooking at the Cove: Getting ready for the holidays
This basic recipe for a round pasta bake is the epitome of comfort food in my book. It can be changed up as the mood strikes or according to what you have on hand on any given day. Add whatever sounds good to you: sautéed onions, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, peas or any leftover deliciousness. Try […]
Freeport Players to put on new show for Home Time Radio Hour
An all-new show at RADIO XVIII–WFCP Home Time Radio Hour presented by Freeport Players combines music, comedy, mystery and fun. Performances are at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., at 7:30 p.m. next Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. It’s the 18th year where the “live studio […]
Get a dose of seasonal cheer at Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest heralds the gift-giving season with three days of local shopping and lots of activities for shoppers, families, locals and visitors to enjoy. Visit Wiscasset Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next weekend, Dec. 6-8, plus festive family events on Friday and Saturday evenings. Marketfest features a visit from Santa who arrives […]
Motown and country holiday concerts shake up the Opera House
Come for Santa Claus, stay for the music. Santa will be coming to town during Boothbay Harbor’s Holiday Lights Weekend, but in the evenings after Santa has returned to the North Pole, two equally merry guys and their bands will be playing at the historic Opera House in celebration of the season. Pat Colwell and […]
From the Chocolate Church: Home is where the Hot Chocolate is
Volunteer Jazz Band’s annual holiday benefit concert for the Chocolate Church Arts Center is back.
Tiny house, big art: Artist showcases the value in balancing macro and micro
Deanna Jacome creates larger-than-life paintings in a tiny home in Freeport.