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New England's largest walk-through light show. 1 mile trail, over 2 million lights and trees wrapped heights of over 90 feet.

Note: our schedule varies and does not operate daily. It is on our website. Thanks!

African drumming is back at Maine MILL for our next Movement at the Museum session Friday, September 29 from 5-6pm. Eric and Barbara vanBok return for this popular class to teach a drumming tradition from the Malinké people of Guinea, West Africa on djembe (hand drum) and dunun (bass drum). Everyone, including complete beginners, can join in on the fun, and will get an opportunity to play each type of drum. We start out slowly and build the complete, layered rhythm until the magic of the African melody is revealed.

Join us for (one hour) Trivia in the brewhouse with our friend Megh. The questions will commence every Friday starting promptly at 6 pm. We recommend arriving early to get settled as missed questions are not repeated. Tickets are free but reservations are strongly recommended as we've been packed recently! Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, but we'll absolutely do our best to squeeze you in, if we can. If you are making a reservation for your team, please account for all the members of your team. Groups can be up to six players. Bite Into Maine will be here for all of your tasty dinner or snacking needs. As always we’ll have delicious beer, wine, cider, and n/a bevs flowing. We can’t wait to see you and your fantastic team names!

FYI, as our brewhouse is a food production space, sadly dogs must stay on our covered patio.

The prizes are:
First - $75 gift card
Second - Fun merch pack
Third - Rotating "prize pack"

Open Mic hosted every Friday evening with Paul Connor. Great musicians, great music. You will see a wide variety of musicians each week. Paul is a very organized and talented musician. He always draws lots of new and seasoned talents. You will enjoy the family of musicians. Cherished Pub has great food & beverages available. Come enjoy all of the great music, have fun and relax. Come early to sign-up to perform. See you there!

Step into a magical forest full of music, mischief, and a little bit of danger! The Osher Opera Theatre brings to life Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel—a beloved opera based on the classic fairy tale.

With colorful characters, a sweeping score, and moments both funny and heartfelt, this opera tells the story of two siblings who get lost in the woods and find themselves in the clutches of a mysterious witch. Will they find their way home? Or become part of her next meal?

Perfect for opera fans of all ages!

Tickets go on-sale September 5th.

Tickets available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music.

PHONE 207-842-0800
ONLINE www.porttix.com
IN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite A, Portland, ME 04101

Disability Access and Accommodations

If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

Mainers tend to take care of their own business, much to the chagrin of Gerard, the only cop on the island. When he finds evidence of foul play surrounding a recent death, things go hilariously amok and Gerard finds there's something sinister hiding behind the cozy vacation town he grew up in. Join us for this side-splitting comedy about murder and mayhem in Maine!

"[Askari] keeps the laughs coming fast and furiously in his new work." – Bangor Daily News

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

ALL PERFORMANCES OF Irving Berlin's White Christmas ARE IN 2025
Show dates are November 14, 15, 21, 28, 29, 2025 at 7:30pm + November 16, 22, 23, 30, 2025 at 2pm

Based on the timeless and beloved film, White Christmas follows Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film
Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Original stage production directed by Walter Robbie
Orchestrations by Larry Blank
Vocal and Dance Arrangements by Bruce Pomahac
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com

Tickets: $36 - $38
Prices include a per ticket handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tickets are nonrefundable.
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

ASL interpreted performance on November 16, 2025. Seats marked "L" (orchestra right) have an excellent sightline to the interpreter(s).

2025 Season Pass: Receive a 20% discount when you purchase tickets to all four 2025 stage shows in the same order! (The Cottage, Matilda, Deathtrap, White Christmas)

ALL PERFORMANCES OF Irving Berlin's White Christmas ARE IN 2025
Show dates are November 14, 15, 21, 28, 29, 2025 at 7:30pm + November 16, 22, 23, 30, 2025 at 2pm

Based on the timeless and beloved film, White Christmas follows Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film
Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Original stage production directed by Walter Robbie
Orchestrations by Larry Blank
Vocal and Dance Arrangements by Bruce Pomahac
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com

Tickets: $36 - $38
Prices include a per ticket handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tickets are nonrefundable.
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

ASL interpreted performance on November 16, 2025. Seats marked "L" (orchestra right) have an excellent sightline to the interpreter(s).

2025 Season Pass: Receive a 20% discount when you purchase tickets to all four 2025 stage shows in the same order! (The Cottage, Matilda, Deathtrap, White Christmas)

local crafters, small luck of the draw, lunch options

We're back, after renovations! Maine Made Crafts will host its Annual Christmas Santas Coming to Town Arts & Craft Show at the Westbrook Armory (Renovations are done, come back and see the new look) with artists & crafters from Maine and New England Saturday & Sunday Nov 22 & 23, 9-4 PM both days, Westbrook Armory, 120 Stroudwater St (across from the Westbrook High School).
It's the perfect time to pick up or order your holiday gift purchases from our talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind handmade wood items, quilt work, knits & crochet, jams & jellies, dolls, jewelry, & more just like you remember when we were here last.
Give a gift with meaning, give a gift of quality, give a gift made in the USA at our craft show at the Westbrook Armory, from food to knits to lamps and everything in between.
For more information call Steven @ 207-946-7079, STpromo37@aol.com or LTpromo@aol.com Promoted by Maine Made Crafts www.newenglandcraftfairs.com