November 29, 2011
Sparkle Weekend
Looking for something great to do in the area? Why not head to Freeport and have some fun with Sparkle Weekend! Sparkle Weekend will be kicking off Friday December 4th and will be ending Sunday December 6th. Sparkle weekend will kick off on Friday with the Sparkle Maine Street Parade of Lights at 6pm. There will even be free hot cocoa! There will also be carriage rides and craft fairs and other fun events. You’ll also get to see Wally the Green Monster and even Santa! Saturday’s events will run from 9am to 4pm. Events will include a sparkle breakfast, there will also be a bed and breakfast open house tour from 2pm to 4pm. There will be great events all weekend long. One great event that will be running all weekend is Holidays at Harrington House which will include a holiday skit, decorating of a Christmas Tree and even refreshments. So If you’re looking for a weekend of holiday fun come on down to Sparkle Weekend!
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November 28, 2011
The Polar Express
Love the magic of Christmas? Why not take the kids and do something really special this year. Bring them to experience The Polar Express. The train will be departing from the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, located at 58 Fore St in Portland. Kids will be able to board the train and travel to the North Pole. They will also get hot chocolate and a treat. Guests also get the chance to meet the conductor. The most exciting part of the ride is when the children get to actually meet Santa! They will also be passing out special bells to all the children. Not only do you and your kids get to experience what it would be like on the polar express but the story will actually be read over the intercom for everyone to hear and enjoy. Once the train gets back to the station everyone will have the opportunity to take their photo with the conductor. Tickets for this event will be 25$ for coach seating, and 40$ for first class seating. Children under 2 who don’t need a seat do not need a ticket. The train will be leaving at 2:45, 4:00, 5:15 and 6:30pm. Train rides will be running from Friday November 25, to Friday December 23.
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November 22, 2011
Christmas Tree Lighting
Love the holidays? It is defiantly the perfect time of year to enjoy your family’s company. Why not bring the whole gang down to Monument Square for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. There will be plenty of entertainment to keep anyone of all ages occupied. There will live music for everyone to enjoy. The tree will actually be lit by Santa himself. The Portland Fire Department makes this all possible. Santa will be escorted by the fire department to light the tree. This all starts at 5:30pm on Friday November 25. Never been to a Christmas Tree Lighting? Why not come down and check it out. The lighthearted atmosphere will lift anyone’s spirits. It it truly a great get away for the night and a great time to bond with the family.
Love getting away with the family? Find it to be your favorite time? Why not do it every year. While you’re in Portland for the Tree Lighting Ceremony swing by Festiva Adventure Club. View a short 120 minute presentation and learn how you can get away with your family more often for less. Festiva Hospitality Group has been around for over 10 years and has the experience you can trust your vacations in. Festiva has resorts all up and down the east coast from Rangeley to the Carribbean. So whether your looking for camping or white sand beaches Festiva can accommodate your wants and needs. Call 1(888)695-0200 today to set up a reservation.
November 21, 2011
Thanksgiving
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? It is right around the corner. There are many known facts about Thanksgiving such as we celebrate it the third Thursday in November. That the natives saved the lives of the struggling pilgrims, and of course that there will be turkey on our dinning room tables. There are many things that we don’t know about thanksgiving. Did you know that only half of the pilgrims who crossed to America on the Mayflower survived their first winter? This is a major factor in why the first Thanksgiving was celebrated. Natives from the Wampanoag Tribe taught the pilgrims how to plant and grow nutritious foods, catch fish and even how to avoid poisonous plants. Without the help of the Wampanoag Tribe the colonists would have been in serious trouble. The pilgrims were so thankful that they natives had essentially saved their lives they decided to throw a celebration, Thanksgiving. The first Thanksgiving lasted not one, but 3 days. It wasn’t until 1863 that Thanksgiving became an official national holiday. Thanksgiving is a great day to relax, eat way too much and enjoy each others company. It should be a day where we reflect and realize what we are really thankful for.
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November 15, 2011
Bearfoot
Want to see great award winning music preformed right in front of you? Why not watch Bearfoot preform at One Longfellow Square! They will be preforming Sunday November 20th. The show will begin at 8pm. Not familiar with Bearfoot? You should be. They are originally from Alaska and truly have an original sound. They were formerly known as Bearfoot Bluegrass, but dropped the second half as their music progressed. Bearfoot are winners of the Telluride Bluegrass Band Champions. They share that title with legends such as the Dixie Chicks and Nickle Creek. They are well known on the festivals scene. They are regulars at some of the most well known festivals such as Wintergrass, Strawberry Festival, Rocky Grass and Gray Fox. Bearfoot are certainly a crowd favorite. They were actually flown out from Alaska by their fans so they could travel and preform throughout the country. Without their strong fan base they might have never become the band they are today.
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November 14, 2011
John Doyle
Love great, live music? Why not head down to One Longfellow Square and watch John Doyle preform live! The show will start at 8pm on Friday November 18th. Love Irish music? This is the perfect show for you! If you’re not familiar with John Doyle’s work you should be. He is an extremely gifted guitarists, vocalists, and song writer. He defiantly has the stage presence to bring his Irish music to life. Doyle has been preforming professionally since he was 16 years old. His first band Solas went on to create 4 hit albums. With all this success you may think that this show is expensive. Think again. Tickets for the show are only 18$!
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November 13, 2011
Medieval Feast
Imagine yourself in the center of a medieval courtyard, awaiting the glorious arrival of the King and Queen. You’ll join the King, knights, minstrels, and wenches in the Great Hall, filled with magic, color, entertainment and a menu without utensils!
On November 19th 2011 at 6PM, the Franco-American Heritage Center will produce one of Maine’s more unique and magical experiences with its 4th annual offering of the “Medieval Feast.” Different from the medieval tradition of royalty inviting guests to a feast to watch Knights compete on horseback, all is much the same with the Feast excluding the horses.
At the ‘castle’ entrance, the King has retained a wandering minstrel to welcome his guests. His knights and a fair lot of wenches will also be found among the populace. His squires will usher all the guests to a forested glen where songs are heard while all wait the arrival of the King and Queen. One of the King’s court officials will maintain all decorum and frivolity for the evening and will ask all to join the King, Queen and royal court to the Great Hall for a feast.
Amidst the magical décor of the Great Hall are its wenches in service to the King and his guests, preparing to serve a robust, five course feast including. By order of the King, all will eat their meal without utensils! Fruit and alcoholic beverages will be served and available at the King’s cash bar throughout the evening.
Comedy is also in the air, along with the traditional costume contest! Wear your finest costume and join the King and his Queen for great merriment! For tickets, click here!
November 8, 2011
Buddy Guy
Are you a big Buddy Guy fan? Well great! You’re in luck! Buddy Guy will be preforming at The State Theater Wednesday Thursday 9th. The show will begin at 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30. Tickets are reserved seating and can be purchased for $35, $40 and $45. Not familiar with Buddy Guy? You should be! He is an award winning musician. His 1991 release “Damn Right I’ve Got the Blues” won his a Grammy as well as 5 W.C. Handy awards. Buddy Guy has been around since the 1950′s and still continues to play today. He truly is a historical figure on the blue scene. Working with everyone from Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn and even The Rolling Stones. If you want to go to a show that will be original Buddy Guy is the one to see. You never really know what you’re going to get. His shows are never the same. He is known to ignore his own songs to play imitations of other people’s work. If you want to see a memorable performance Buddy Guy is the one you want!
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November 7, 2011
The Gifted Hand Arts and Crafts Show
Love arts and crafts? Want to get a jump start on some Christmas shopping? Why not come to The Gifted Hand Art’s and Crafts Show. Admission is only 2$ and feel free to bring the kids, anyone under 12 years old will have free admission. The Craft fair will be taking place on Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th. Friday the fair will kick off at 11am and run until 7pm. Saturday the fair will kick off at 9am and end at 4pm. The fair will be taking place at The Ramada Inn located at 215 High St in Ellsworth. The fair will include over 60 artists from all over the country. There will be a door prize and even a refreshments area! This is truly one of the better craft fairs in the area. It was rated in the top ten winter craft fairs to see in New England by Boston Globe’s travel blog. There will be a wide variety of crafts to explore. Anything and everything will be available from puppets, cards, glass beaded jewelery, purses, fine furniture, handcrafted silver jewelry, and even goat milk soap. If you want to give your friends and family truly special gifts this year stop by the craft fair and stock up, Christmas is right around the corner.
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November 6, 2011
STRAIGHT NO CHASER
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.
Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. As original member Randy Stine comments, “We take the music very seriously; we just don’t take ourselves too seriously.” In the process, they are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape.
Originally formed over a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon – with a massive fanbase, more than 20 million views on YouTube, numerous national TV appearances, and proven success with two holiday releases, 2008’s HOLIDAY SPIRITS and 2009’s CHRISTMAS CHEERS as well as WITH A TWIST, released last spring. In an era when so much pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal – the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. Come see them at Merrill Auditorium this November 15th and experience them for yourself!
Tuesday 11.15.2011, Starts at 7:30pm, Tickets $48.50/$41.50/$36.50 including handling fees.
Only ADULT prices are available for this event.
Ticket prices for this event include a $7.00 service fee.
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