Community Calendar

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!

Celebrating the end of our season with a community open house. Lets ring in the holidays together nourished by a full season of art and creativity! Mosh on the potluck our board members provide and raise a glass to toast a full season!

Beverages provided by National Distributors, food from our board of directors, and good company provided by our community!

*Owlbear’s Rest & Cthulhu Present…*
The Caverns of Thracia
by Jennell Jaquays

Come and experience one of the classic early D&D adventure modules. Explore a branching, non-linear, reactive dungeon inhabited by multiple factions and loot their stuff ! Utilizing Basic D&D for simple character creation and a rules light approach.

Casual drop-in/drop-out play — come when you can!
No RPG experience necessary!

📅 Every other Saturday, 5–9 PM (No session 8/9)
💲 $10 per player per session
📍 In the Druid's Grove at Owlbear’s Rest
Grab your dice. Explore the depths. Steal from lizard cultists.

The Caverns await…

“Somehow, the roads were better on the way home, and the fellow travelers less hurried, everyone less focused on the work to be done to get through Christmas, and more thoughtful about the possibilities of something deeper and more meaningful arising from the season at the darkest hour of the year... If you get a chance to see ‘Sing We Noel’ next Christmas, please don’t miss it. It will change your perspective on the season.” —Wiscasset Newspaper
Reconnect with your children, your inner child, and the spirit of the season. This family-friendly concert, dubbed “a gift to the community, a rare moment of love and light,” includes sing-along carols and a cookie and cocoa reception.

Come on out to our tasting room to enjoy great music, tasty bevs & good vibes. No ticket required, but we'd love to know you're coming! Here's the current lineup:

10/4 Harry "Flash" Allen
This dynamic saxophone and keyboard duo will be playing all your favorites!

10/11 This or Better
One of Portland's most popular duos, Natalie and Max are “This or Better.” A folk acoustic duo with beautiful harmonies, fingerstyle guitar picking and a charismatic vibe that have stolen the hearts of many. Their repertoire includes original music and prime selections from the classics: John Prine, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt and so many more. They are a heart-filled act any audience will enjoy!

10/18 Sam Cutler
Sam Cutler is a singer songwriter who spent his formative years in New York City before moving to Portland in 2022. His music bounces between genres, sometimes more folk, sometimes more blues, with lyrics that reflect his humor and wit.

10/25 Skip Bailey
Skip Bailey is a Maine singer songwriter who plays salt of the earth music for salt of the earth people. His unique place-based sound combines folk, country, and maritime influences into tunes that you'll find yourself humming for days!

Every 2nd Saturday in Surry at 6pm!

Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm
This fun and friendly dance for all ages is led by Bagaduce Music with support by the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you’d like to play with us! There's no admission charge for the community dance, but donations are very welcome.

Contra Dance 7pm - 10pm
Contra dance is easy to learn since all dances are taught. Everyone is welcome to dance, regardless of age or dancing ability! There's no need to bring a partner either!
The cost is sliding scale, $10-$20 suggested. This dance helps support the Arbutus Grange.

You can expect to dance to superb local bands and be instructed by fantastic callers. To see who is playing and calling each month or for more info, email alicekslater@gmail.com, call 385-7694, visit www.deffa.org or follow on IG/FB @SurryContraDance

The Surry School Auditorium is at 754 North Bend Rd, Surry. Just 6 miles outside of Ellsworth.

With the holidays in sight, stop right now and circle Saturday, December 13th, on your calendar so you don't miss the next Pownal Open Mic Night at Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, at Pownal Center.

Bring your guitars and glockenspiels, your bagpipes and banjos, your kettle drums and kazoos, your violins and voices.

Enthrall us with a story. Slam us with some poems. Crack us up with jokes. Lead a music hall sing-along.

You are welcome to use your phone or tablet as your back up band, just make sure you bring what gear you need. We do have a mic and a small sound system on hand, that's how badly we want to hear you!

The fun starts at 6:30 pm.

Performers of all ages are encouraged at this family-friendly evening. If you want to perform be sure to put your name on the sign-up sheet when you arrive . All are welcome at Mallet Hall.

The show is FREE and open to the public thanks to the Pownal Recreation Committee!

Please be mindful that this is a Chem-Free event. No alcohol or other intoxicants are permitted on town property. There will be soft drinks and snacks on hand.

If you have questions about gear or set up, drop hosts Michael F. Morin and Robin Hodsdon Morin a line at:
michaelfmorin@hotmail.com.

Mallet Hall is located across the road from the Congregational Church at Pownal Center. There is a small elevator available in the lobby of the building if you need a lift getting to the second floor.

Caution: You may not get a kettle drum through its doors 🙂

We hope you can join us!

YES&Co. is a long-form improv comedy group that invites local people of interest to tell true stories at our shows. Our improvisers make up the rest. This month we will be telling our own stories from past Holidays.
YES&Co. is a non-audience participatory improv group. Sit back and relax!
RUN TIME: approximately 90 minutes

The Augusta Symphony Orchestra invites you to celebrate the magic of the holidays with two performances at South Parish Church, 9 Church Street in Augusta. Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. for a festive program filled with timeless classics and holiday favorites.

Under the direction of Conductor and Music Director Jinwook Park, the ASO will present a concert filled with warmth, variety, and festive spirit. The concert begins with Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2—a showcase of Baroque virtuosity featuring Sarah Heimberg (trumpet), Michael Albert (recorder), Anne McKee (violin), and Necia Enoch (oboe) as soloists.

The celebration continues with Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite, bringing the enchanting sounds of the season to life—from the graceful “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” to the exuberant “Trepak.” Audiences will also enjoy Christmas at the Movies, a lively medley of favorite film scores that capture the spirit of the holidays on the silver screen.

To conclude the concert, the orchestra will be joined by singers from Coda Chorus for a rousing performance of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus—a triumphant finale that’s sure to lift hearts and voices alike.

Experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. This holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family and a beautiful way to celebrate the music that brings us together.

As always, there is no admission fee for these concerts. Donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information, visit www.augustasymphonymaine.org

Greater Freeport Community Chorus presents their Holiday concerts featuring “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten's along with songs and carols from around the world. The program highlights music from cultures and communities around the world and shows how music can help foster peace.