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Mitch Thomas and Friends doubleheader in Lewiston on Dec. 20

First, “An Advent Afternoon of Christmas Music” will take place at 2 p.m. at the Auburn United Methodist Church at 439 Park Avenue in Auburn. There is no admission fee to the concert at the Park Avenue church. A free-will offering will support the church’s local mission projects. Then, “Holiday in Lights” will be performed […]

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Coig to celebrate Christmas with Irish music in Bath on Dec. 5

BATH — . The concert will showcase five solo acts who are one of Cape Breton’s most captivating young bands. Coig (pronounced “Ko-ig”) is Gaelic for “5.” Irish music enthusiasts will enjoy the musical stylings and songs of these Cape Breton musicians. Much of the music of this region is Celtic in nature, but originates […]

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Christmas variety show to open in Gardiner on Dec. 12

The performances feature physical comedians Mike Miclon, Jason Tardy and Steve Corning and the beautiful music of Oren Robinson and April Reed-Cox. The Bash includes a 10-minute comedy version of “A Christmas Carol,” a zany re-enactment of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and juggling of “The 12 days of Christmas.” Come early to enjoy hot […]

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‘Revels’ returns to Vienna with humor, music on Dec. 20

VIENNA — Through the dark, snowy nights of December a great light will shine as the Vienna Union Hall opens its doors at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, to the public for the second annual “Winter Revels,” a longstanding tradition. This year the hall will offer an impressive lineup of local talent including vocalist Dan […]

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RAAPA’s Christmas concert to open in Rumford on Dec. 6

RUMFORD — Bohren has created a show that combines the talents of veteran RAAPA chorus members with young adults and children from the community that will tap into the child in all of us. It is titled “Christmas Is For Children” and is based on the idea that during Christmas everyone reverts to childhood in […]

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Maine railroad celebration opens at Augusta museum on Dec. 5

AUGUSTA — Whether making a first-time discovery of model trains chugging along the tracks or remembering days gone by, family members of all ages will delight in the sights and sounds of the upcoming Model Railroad Celebration at the Maine State Museum. The two-day event runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5,  and from […]

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‘Dance USM!’ to open on Gorham campus on Dec. 4

The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre will present “Dance USM!,” an interdisciplinary fusion of the visual and performing arts, at Russell Hall on the USM Gorham campus, Dec. 4-7. The production showcases students’ talents in dance, choreography, composition, vocal performance, painting, and lighting and costume design. “ ” will include hip hop, jazz, […]

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Community band Christmas concert in Bethel on Dec. 7

The band has added several new selections to the holiday concert including “Carol of the Bells” arranged by Sean O’Loughlin, “Italian in Algiers” by G. Rossini and arranged by Lucien Cailjiet, features the oboe, clarinets and flutes; and “We Wish You a Mambo Christmas” arranged by Erik Morales features the percussion section with drumming, bells, […]