Here we are, at that in-between time between Thanksgiving and Christmas when, for a lot of us, things are a bit … hectic. I don’t know about you, but every year, I have the best of intentions to accomplish more holiday preparations ahead of time. But then I can’t bring myself to gear up for […]
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Visit Lincoln Theater on Saturday for Santa and a holiday movie
The Lincoln Theater, in partnership with the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce’s Villages of Light, will welcome Santa Claus to the theater at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, with a free screening of “The Christmas Chronicles 2” at noon. Santa time will include free cocoa and cookies. In the heartwarming holiday adventure “The Christmas Chronicles […]
Sheepscot Chorus to perform ‘The First Nowell’ holiday concert
Sheepscot Chorus will hold its annual holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. Professional tenor soloist David Myers-Wakeman and a chamber orchestra will join the chorus. “The First Nowell” is a collection of carols written to accompany a Nativity play, and in addition to the title carol, it […]
My Perfect Day: Topsham writer starts with a newspaper and ends with a movie
Carlene Hill Byron would have lunch at Kopper Kettle and drop by Gulf of Maine Books.
From the Chocolate Church: Cultural fusion comes to life with ‘¡Hanukkah Mexicana!’
A hybrid celebration of Jewish-Mexican heritage Oy-le! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of flavor, music and cultural celebration as the Chocolate Church Arts Center presents “¡Hanukkah Mexicana!” This one-of-a-kind hybrid event combines the rich culinary traditions from the acclaimed Jewish-Mexican cookbook “Sabor Judío” with an electrifying live concert featuring Veronica Robles’ all-female mariachi band […]
Chocolate Church Arts Center gives life to the inanimate through its puppet lab
CCAC is planning on incorporating more puppets as part of the nonprofit’s visual arts programs and performances as the new community art and puppet lab takes center stage.
The Press Gang brings song and dance music of Ireland to Maine
Maine-based Celtic band The Press Gang will perform at Next Generation Theatre in Brewer at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, bringing song and dance music of Ireland to life. These musicians have become popular over the past nine years for their skillful playing and deep understanding of the music — and for their humorous stage […]
Maine film ‘A Peace of Forest’ brings the natural world to the screen
Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner will present its first feature-length film screening since 1956 on Saturday, Nov. 23, with “A Peace of Forest.” The filmmakers and producers, Lee Ann and Thomas Szelog, will host a Q&A with the audience immediately following the 7 p.m. movie. Created in Whitefield, “A Peace of Forest” is an […]
Folk-rock musician Josh Ritter takes the stage at Johnson Hall Opera House
Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner presents folk-rock artist Josh Ritter for a 7:30 p.m. performance Friday, Nov. 22. This is a special, intimate show with a stripped down trio version of Josh Ritter and his band, featuring Sam Kassirer on piano and Rich Hinman on pedal steel plus more. “All that I truly know […]
First Universalist Church of Auburn to host Gingerbread Sunday Fair
The First Universalist Church of Auburn will hold its Gingerbread Sunday Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the church. The fair will features the church’s famous gift baskets, with themes like “Gourmet Cook,” “Relax,” “Pamper Me,” “Chocolate Lover,” “Movie Night,” “Rainy Day Crafts” for kids and more. Handmade crafts and […]