Music

Dec. 10: BATH, Lorraine Bohland, vocals, and Mickey Felder, keyboard, will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Solo Bistro, 128 Front St. 443-3373

Dec. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18: BROWNFIELD, the Stone Mountain Boys, with special guests and friends, will perform a Christmas show with a matinee on Sunday at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. 866-227-6523

Dec. 10: BRUNSWICK, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Bowdoin College’s Studzinski Recital Hall. Free 798-4141

Dec. 10: BRUNSWICK, the Celtic duo Castlebay will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 Pleasant St. $10 729-8515

Dec. 10; DANVILLE, Kathy Haley and Phil House will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at Danville Union Church. Donations

Dec. 10: LEWISTON, a musical event based on contributions from local and Japanese schoolchildren will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at Bates College’s Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St.786-6135

Dec. 10: LEWISTON, “Holiday on Broadway” will be performed by vocalist Alexis R.D. Handy and keyboardist Courtney Babbidge at 7 p.m. at DownStage at L/A Arts, 5 Canal St. $5 782-7228

Dec. 10: LEWISTON, local jazz band A Moment’s Notice will perform at 9 p.m. at She Doesn’t Like Guthries, 115 Middle St. 376-3344

Dec. 10: PORTLAND, singer-songwriter David Mallett will perform at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. $25 775-5568

Dec.10: PORTLAND, Red Light Revue will perform at 9 p.m. at Venue Music Bar and Grille, 865 Forest Ave. $5 899-4350

Dec. 10-19: PORTLAND, the Portland Symphony Orchestra will present “Magic of Christmas” concerts at Portland City Hall Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. 842-0800

Dec. 10: WATERVILLE, the 41st service of “Carols and Lights” will be presented at 7 p.m. at Colby College Lorimer Chapel. 859-4780

Dec. 11: AUBURN, Leah Wolfsong and Roots Down Music will present the 14th annual “Solstice Celebration Concert” at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $10/$8

Dec. 11: AUBURN, singer-songwriter and guitarist Chad Porter will perform at 7 p.m. at Holly’s Own Deli and Restaurant, 84 Court St. 333-3041

Dec. 11: FARMINGTON, the UMF Community Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. at UMF Merrill Hall. $6/$5 778-7072

Dec. 11: FARMINGTON, a Gaither-style Christmas program will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. 779-0731

Dec. 11: HARPSWELL, Dorie Barnes and Jesse Feinberg will present an evening of jazz at 6 p.m. at the Merriconeag Grange Hall, Route 123. $7

Dec. 11: JAY, the Jay Baptist Church Choir will present a cantata at 6:30 p.m. at Jay Baptist Church. 897-4876

Dec. 11: LEWISTON, guitarist-songwriter Junior Brown will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Bates College Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. $15/$8 786-6135

Dec. 11: LEWISTON, the Vermont folk trio Va-et-Vient will perform from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. at USM Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Free 753-6545

Dec. 11: LEWISTON, Howling Souls will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Fast Breaks, 1465 Lisbon St. 782-3305

Dec. 11, 12: LEWISTON, the Maine Music Society will present a Christmas concert featuring the Androscoggin Chorale and Edward Little High School Chamber Choir at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $18-$9 782-7228

Dec. 11: LISBON, a Christmas and praise concert will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 496 Lisbon St. Free 353-8453

Dec. 11, 12: LISBON, a Christmas musical will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday at Open Door Bible Church, 26 Gartley St. 353-2268

Dec. 11: LIVERMORE, Daniel Taylor will perform at 8 p.m. at Maple Lane Golf Course. $5 740-7434

Dec. 11: PARIS, acoustic duo Paul and Ellen Dube will perform at 7 p.m. at Smilin’ Moose, 10 Market Square. 739-6006

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, Suzy Bogguss will present a Christmas concert at 8 p.m. at the Venue Music Bar and Grille, 865 Forest Ave. $35/$70 899-4350

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will perform at 7:30 p.m. at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $18/$20 956-6000

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, Carolyn Currie will perform at 7 p.m. at Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth St. $10-$5 780-4249

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, the Italian Heritage Center Concert Band will perform holiday music at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St. $10-$6 775-2733

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, the ’60s Invasion Band will present a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. $12 347-3075

Dec. 11: UNITY, Paul Sullivan will present “Christmas in Maine” at 7:30 p.m. at Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. $15 948-7469

Dec. 11: WINDHAM, the Down East country Music Association will hold a country Christmas show at noon at Club 302, Route 302. 850-1771

Dec. 12: AUBURN, a family friendly Christmas concert and pageant will be held at 6 p.m. at Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St. 784-6661

Dec. 12: BANGOR, Paul Sullivan will perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m. at All Soul’s Church.

Dec. 12: BETHEL, the Mahoosuc Community Band will present a holiday concert at 3 p.m. at West Parish Congregational Church. 357-3524

Dec. 12: BRUNSWICK, Bowdoin College students, faculty, staff and community members will present the annual “Festival of Lessons and Carols” at 6:30 p.m. at Bowdoin College Chapel. Free 798-4141

Dec. 12: FARMINGTON, a Christmas carol singalong will be held at 3 p.m. at Old South First Congregational Church, Main Street. Donations

Dec. 12: GARDINER, the Edith Jones Project will perform holiday music at 3 p.m. at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. $15-$6 582-7144

Dec. 12, 19, 26: GRAY, an open mic/blues jam will be held every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Tailgate Bar and Grill, 61 Portland Road. 657-7973

Dec. 12, 19, 26: LEWISTON, karaoke night will be held at 8 p.m. every Sunday at Schemengees Bar and Grille, 551 Lincoln St. 777-1155

Dec. 12: LEWISTON, Dennis St. Pierre and fellow performers will present an afternoon of music and storytelling at 4 p.m. at the Public Theatre, 31 Maple St. $27-$17 333-1774

Dec. 12: MEXICO, the Christmas cantata “One King” will be performed at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 20 Roxbury Road. 449-1057

Dec. 12: NEW SHARON, a Christmas cantata will be held at 7 p.m. at the New Sharon United Methodist Church. Free

Dec. 12: NORWAY, a Christmastide concert will be held at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, Main Street. Free 743-9024

Dec. 12: PORTLAND, Dashboard Confessional will perform at 7:30 p.m. at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $25/$28 956-6000

Dec. 12: PORTLAND, the State Street Traditional Jazz Band will perform at 10:30 a.m. at the Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square. 775-6148

Dec. 12: PORTLAND, Dashboard Confessional will perform at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $25/$28 956-6000

Dec. 12: RUMFORD, a Christmas cantata will be performed at 2 p.m. at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. Free

Dec. 13: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, the Boothbay Regional High School holiday concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. Free 633-5159

Dec. 13: FARMINGTON, the Mt. Blue Middle School concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the middle school gym. Free

Dec. 13: PORTLAND, the Downeasters Barbershop Chorus will perform a holiday concert at 7 p.m. at Mahoney Middle School, 240 Ocean St. $10 774-2200

Dec. 14: PORTLAND, 7 Walkers, with Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead, will perform at 8 p.m. at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. $40-$22 899-4990

Dec. 15: AUBURN, the Auburn Community Band annual holiday concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, Great Falls Plaza. Donations 333-6601

Dec. 15: CARTHAGE, Dave Rowe, Phil House and Don Campbell will perform a holiday show at 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $15 562-4445

Dec. 15: LEWISTON, St. Mary Schola, 12 singers accompanied by violins, cello and harpsichord, will perform a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. at Bates College’s Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. $5 786-6163

Dec. 15-19: PORTLAND, a Celtic Christmas with AIRE and Castlebay will be presented at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. $22-$12 799-5327

Dec. 16: AUBURN, Jordan and Nick will perform at 8 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

Dec. 16: FARMINGTON, the Mt. Blue High School concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the high school gym. Free

Dec. 16: LEWISTON, the Three Point Trio will perform jazz at 6 p.m. at She Doesn’t Like Guthries, 115 Middle St. 376-3344

Dec. 16, 23: LEWISTON, a blues jam will be held every Thursday at The Cage, 97 Ash St. 783-0668

Dec. 16: UNITY, the Dave Rowe Trio and guitarist Denny Breau will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. $15 948-7469

Dec. 19: PORTLAND, Thomas Smallwood and Arman Mohammad will perform jazz at 10:30 a.m. at the Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress

Dance

Dec. 10, 18: PARIS, the Jones Dance Band will play at a dance at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. $10 743-5723

Dec. 11: LISBON, a dance and karaoke will be held at 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall.

Dec. 11: NORTH YARMOUTH, a contradance with music by Whiffletre  will be held at 8 p.m. at Wescustogo Hall, Route 115. $10/$7 233-4325

Dec. 11: PARIS, a “Teddy Bear” square dance will be held at 7 p.m. at Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. $6 577-6894

Dec. 11: SABATTUS, a dinner/dance with music by the Trio will be held at 5 p.m. at the Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $10-$5 375-4850

Dec. 12: LEWISTON, the Knights of Columbus singles and couples dance for ages 21 and over, with music by Steve and the Good Old Boys, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8 784-0389

Dec. 13, 20: DRESDEN, country western line and partner dancing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Dresden Masonic Hall, Route 127. $3/$4 785-4866

Dec. 15, 22: LEWISTON, country line dancing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Central Hall, Lisbon Street. 786-0003

Kids

Dec. 10: FARMINGTON, a “Kids Night Out” fundraiser will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Mt. Blue Middle School cafeteria. $10/$15778-9901

Dec. 10, 11, 12: PORTLAND, “1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo and Friends” will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Cumberland County Civic Center. 775-3458

Dec. 11: LEWISTON, Santa and Monty Moose will be featured from 9 a.m. to noon at Central Maine Credit Union, 100 Lisbon St. 783-1475

Dec. 11: OTISFIELD, students of Otisfield Community School will perform holiday songs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the school, Powhattan Road.

Dec. 11: OXFORD,  Santa and friends will vist at 11 a.m. at Oxford School.

Dec. 11: OXFORD, Santa and friends will visit at 9:30 a.m. at C.N. Brown.

Dec. 11: PHILLIPS, a children’s Christmas talent show will be held at 6 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center, Depot Street. Free/donations

Dec. 11: WILTON, the sixth annual “Santa’s Workshop,” an opportunity for children to shop for items for their parents, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of School and High Streets. 645-2639

Dec. 12: BATH, “Pinocchio” will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St. Free/donations 443-8330

Dec. 13: BATH, “Pinocchio” will be shown at 2 p.m. at Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St. $5 443-8330

Dec. 15: WILTON, the Academy Hill School concert will be held at 7 p.m. at Academy Hill School gym. Free

Dec. 16: OXFORD, Santa and friends will visit at 7:30 a.m. at the Kiwanis breakfast.

Special

Dec. 10: AUBURN, an open mic and poetry slam will be held at 7:15 p.m. at the First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. Free 783-0461

Dec. 10: BRUNSWICK, the annual “Sunsplash” craft fair will be held at 10 a.m. at Bowdoin College’s Smith Union. 725-3375

Dec. 10-19: FREEPORT, the “1880s Coastal Christmas,” tours of a Victorian Christmas celebration, will be held at the Harrington House, 45 Main St. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. $10 865-3170

Dec. 10, 11, 12: KENNEBUNKPORT, the “Christmas Prelude Weekend” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road. 967-2800

Dec. 10: LEWISTON, a holiday review with readings from seasonal writings will be held at noon at USM L-A College, 51 Westminster St. $7/$8 753-6510

Dec. 10-12: RANGELEY, “Mountain Holly Days” with caroling, community Christmas party, Santa Claus and hayride will be held in the Rangeley area. 864-5364

Dec. 10-31: SACO, a “Festival of Trees” will be held at the Saco Museum, 371 Main St. 283-3861

Dec. 11: ANDOVER, the Andover Firemen’s Association will put on a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Andover Fire Station. 392-1140

Dec. 11: AUBURN, the Woman’s Literary Union will hold a holiday tea open house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the clubrooms, 19 Elm St. 783-3762

Dec. 11, 12: AUGUSTA, the 15th Christmas craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave. 946-7079

Dec. 11, 12: BATH, the “Candy Cane Train” will be featured at the Bath Train Station, 15 Commercial St. $17 443-6384

Dec. 11: BOOTHBAY, the North Pole Express will be featured from 2 to 6 p.m. at Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road. $5 633-4727

Dec. 11: BRIDGTON, a craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St.

Dec. 11: CASCO, a forester-guided winter hike will be held at 8:45 a.m. at Mayberry Hill Preserve. 647-4352

Dec. 11: DURHAM, a toy drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the American Kicks Martial Arts and Fitness, 1052 Royalsborough Road. 402-0515

Dec. 11: FARMINGTON, a holiday fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbanks Road. 778-3208

Dec. 11: JAY, a benefit Christmas bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friends Together Peer Support Center.

Dec. 11: LEWISTON, a family Christmas celebration with ornament crafting, refreshments, concert and singalong will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at USM Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Free 753-6545

Dec. 11: LEWISTON, a holiday fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the YWCA, 130 East Ave. 783-8490

Dec. 11, 18: NORWAY, a winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St. 388-2919

Dec. 11: OTISFIELD, the lighting of the Christmas tree will be held at 7 p.m. at the Otisfield Town Office, Route 121.

Dec. 11, 12: OTISFIELD, a “Nutcracker Christmas” fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and after the morning service on Sunday at East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road.

Dec. 11: POLAND,a benefit holiday market/bakery sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poland District 22 Schoolhouse, 1229 Maine St.

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, the Designing Women fine art and crafts show will be held at Woodford Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St.

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, comedian Paula Poundstone will perform at 10 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $40 761-1757

Dec. 11: PORTLAND, a benefit Haitian art show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St.

Dec. 11, 12: PORTLAND, a holiday arts and crafts show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd. 899-3993

Dec. 11: TURNER, a winter festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Leavitt Institute Building.

Dec. 12: BRUNSWICK, a PeaceWorks community holiday party will be held at 4 p.m. at Curtis Memorial Library. 725-7675

Dec. 12: LEWISTON, an open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave. 783-2311

Dec. 12: PORTLAND, Michael Maglaras will present a reading at 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St.

Dec. 12: SABATTUS, there will be a Santa parade at 1 p.m. starting at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. 375-4331

Dec. 12: WILTON, the annual holiday social will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wilton Blueberry Farm.

Theater

Dec. 10, 11: AUBURN, the 17th “Christmas Spectacular” will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. and 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday at the East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave. Free 782-0348

Dec. 10-12: BATH, Studio Theatre of Bath will perform “It’s A Wonderful Life” at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $15 442-8455

Dec. 10-19: BIDDEFORD, Biddeford City Theater will perform “A Christmas Carol, the Musical” at the theater, 205 Main St. 282-0849

Dec. 10-12: FARMINGTON, “Good Medicine” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at UMF Alumni Theater. Free 778-7081

Dec. 10, 11, 12: MONMOUTH, the Monmouth Community Players will perform “The Butterfingers Angel, Mary and Joseph, Herod the Nut and the Slaughter of 12 Hit Carols in a Pear Tree” at Cumston Hall, Main Street. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10/$8 933-2229

Dec. 10-24: PORTLAND, Portland Stage will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the theater, 25A Forest Ave. 774-0465

Dec. 10-19: PORTLAND, Portland Stage will perform “The Santaland Diaries” at Studio Theatre, 25A Forest Ave. 774-0465

Dec. 10-23: PORTLAND, “The Polar Express” will be performed at Portland City Hall Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. 842-0800

Dec. 10: RUMFORD, a murder mystery holiday party and dinner will be presented at 6 p.m. at the Rumford Elks Lodge. $10 364-7081

Dec. 10-19: SEBAGO, “Miracle on 34th Street” will be performed at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake, Route 114. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $12/$14 642-3743

Dec. 10-19: WESTBROOK, “The World of Sholom Aleichem” will be performed at Acorn Studio Theater, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday. $10/$8 854-0065

Dec. 11: LIMINGTON, the Readers Theater of Christmas stories will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Ossipee Trail Arts Center, 56 Ossipee Trail. Donations 839-3267

Dec. 14: BATH, auditions for “Almost, Maine” will be held at 7 p.m. at the Chocolate Church Arts Center,804 Washington St.

Dec. 14: BRUNSWICK, the Center Stage Readers Theater will present a program on holiday readings at 2 p.m. at People Plus Center, 35 Union St. Free/donations $5 729-8584

Dec. 16, 17, 18: BETHEL, “A Christmas Carol” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Telstar Regional School Helen C. Berry Auditorium. Free 825-2136

Dec. 16-19: BUCKFIELD, “Bah Hoonchback” will be performed at Oddfellow Theater, Route 117. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 17, 18; and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19. $14-$8 336-3306

Books

Dec. 11: BRUNSWICK, Dahlov Ipcar, author of the children’s book “The Calico Jungle,” will sign copies of the book from 1 to 3 p.m. at Borders Brunswick, 147 Bath Road. 846-3344

Dec. 11: FREEPORT, Astrid Sheckels, award-winning illustrator of the children’s book “The Fish House Door,” will sign copies of the book from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at L.L. Bean Flagship Store, Main Street. 846-3344

Dec. 11: NORTH YARMOUTH, Lynda McCann will sign copies of her book from 1 to 4 p.m. at Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane. 899-5837

Dec. 11: TURNER, George Campbell, author of “Busch North Scene: A Ten Year Retrospective,” will sign copies of his book from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turner Public Library.

Dec. 16: LEWISTON, a discussion of the book “Jasmine,” by Bharati Mukherjee, will be held at 6 p.m. at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Main St. 513-3119

Dec. 16: NORWAY, a discussion of the book “This House of Sky: Landscapes of the Western Mind,” by Ivan Doig, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. 743-5309

Films

Dec. 10,13: LEWISTON, “Shirley Adams” will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Monday at Bates College’s the Ronj, 32 Frye St. $5 786-6135

Dec. 10: MONMOUTH, “What in the World Are They Spraying” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at Cumston Public Library. 933-4788

Dec. 14: AUBURN, “White Christmas” will be shown at 2 p.m. at Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Room, 49 Spring St. 50 cents 333-6640

Lectures

Dec. 10: FARMINGTON, UMF student James McCollom will speak on “Math Hour-Family of Continuous, Non-Differentiable Functions” at 11:45 a.m. at UMF Ricker Addition. Free 778-7116