BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center launches the Kill The Chill Winter Concert Series with the rock-and-roll band The Howligans Friday, Jan. 8. This musical series will be held in the intimate venue in the annex of the Chocolate Church.

“As a community arts center, we are dedicated to showcasing local talent,” said Jennifer DeChant, CCAC executive director. “This series reinforces the connection between the performer and the audience in a house-party type of atmosphere.”

The Howligans are a four-piece rock-and-roll band from midcoast Maine. The music is full of driving rhythms and bass, soulful guitars and heartfelt lyrics by songwriter Michael Abbott, whose songs have been used by Nashville recording artists and included in a major film score.

The series also includes The Colwell Brothers (blues) on Feb. 6; Tim Rice with Chris LeVancher (jazz/folk fusion) on Feb. 19; American folk of Hilton Park on March 5; musician Ted DeMille (bluegrass) on March 12; and concludes with songstress Lauren Crosby & Golden Oak (folk) on March 19.

According to DeChant, seating is limited in order to foster the musical connection. Some concerts will have a dance floor and cash bar.

Each show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets cost $10 for an evening of entertainment. Call 207-442-8455 or purchase tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ccac.

The Curtis Room is located in the annex of the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 804 Washington St.