For Kenny Rogers: The legendary entertainer’s Christmas show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Cumberland County Civic Center will feature Rebecca Lynn Howard, Billy Dean and the Cony Madrigals choir. There were still tickets available at press time. Tickets ranged from $27.50 to $55. Check out the civic center box office, (207) 775-3458; Ticketmaster, (207) 775-3331; and online at Ticketmaster.com.

For the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra: The orchestra, with guest Haley Westenra of New Zealand, will give a holiday concert Friday, Dec. 17, at the Augusta Civic Center. Tickets, $35 and $55, were still available at press time. Check out the civic center box office, 626-2400; Ticketmaster, (207) 775-3331; www.ticketmaster.com.

For the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The ensemble known for its fusion of elements of hard rock, Broadway, R&B and classical music into a unique blend of original compositions will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Tickets were still available at press time. Check out the civic center box office, (207) 775-3458; Ticketmaster outlets; Ticketmaster charge by phone at (207) 775-3331; and online at www.cc.com. All seats are reserved. Tickets are $45, $35 and $27.50. For more info visit www.trans-siberian.com.

For Brad Paisley: The country star, who has won five Country Music Association Awards, will perform Jan. 21 with Sara Evans and Andy Griggs at the Augusta Civic Center. Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at The Augusta Civic Center box office, 626-2400; at Ticketmaster outlets; or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $30.50 and $39.50.

For Sarah McLachlan: The three-time Grammy Award winner will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. Tickets went on sale Dec. 4 and were still available at press time. Check out Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster by phone at (207) 775-3331, the box office at (207) 775-3458 and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.cc.com. Tickets are $50 and $35. All seats are reserved.