Community Calendar

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

Stock up on BOOKS at great prices — 50¢ to $3! Shop Saturday mornings at the APL Bookstore 9:00-12:30 for gently used books, ever-changing inventory, wide selection of children’s, fiction and non-fiction books, plus DVDs and puzzles. Auburn Public Library, lower level, 46 Spring Street, Auburn.

Lighting Up Lives, One Tree at a time!

The Festival of Trees is a festive celebration - a partnership with the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, the Alfond Youth & Community Center and presented by the Central Maine Betterment Collaborative.

The Festival of Trees is a cherished annual event that transforms the Waterville Elks Lodge into a winter wonderland, beautifully decorated with dazzling trees, each uniquely adorned with fantastic gifts curated by local businesses and organizations. We invite the community to revel in the holiday spirit while supporting community initiatives. Funds raised during the festival directly benefit our community experiencing food insecurity and provide meaningful workforce development opportunities.

Details:

📍 Waterville Elks Banquet Center, 76 Industrial Rd, Waterville, ME
📅 November 21 & 22 | 10:00 -7:00 PM
November 23 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
November 28 & 29 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
November 30 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

🎟️ $2 per person | Free for kids 12 & under
🎫 Tree raffle tickets: 50¢ each (cash only)
💰 50/50 raffle tickets also available

To volunteer or sponsor a tree, please visit: https://festivaloftreesmaine.net/

The Lewiston Public Library will be offering drop-in Preschool Playdates from 10:30am-12:30pm on Saturdays* in the Children’s program room.
*(The Library will be closed on Saturday, 8/30 in observance of Labor Day & Saturday, 11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving.)

Drop-in and join us for Preschool Playdates! Preschoolers and their families are invited to stop in during our Preschool Playdates to engage in imaginative play and build friendships. A variety of toys, games, and crafts will be available during all sessions.

The programs will take place in the Children’s Program Room on the 3rd floor.

The programs are free and there is no registration required. All families with children between the ages of 2-6 are welcome to attend. Siblings are also welcome.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information on children’s programming contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

Saturday, November 22nd from 1:30PM-7:30PM

Take an exciting journey through the fundamentals of the metals studio with this metalsmithing workshop! Learn the basics of tools, safety, soldering, forming, and stone setting as you create your unique bezel ring or pendant. Beginners are welcome; a $35 materials fee will provide all the supplies needed to complete the project. Get creative and craft a beautiful bezel ring or pendant.

$99 workshop fee does not include materials.

The materials kit is $35 and can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.

(For safety, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.)

We will have a 20-minute break, so feel free to bring a snack.

Laura's workshops are open to teens ages 13 and up when accompanied by a parent.

About the instructor: Laura Jamison of LJ Studios Metalsmith is an instructor from New Hampshire.