• HOT TICKETS
Music and Nightlife: Country stars cook up a jam
LOOKING FOR a country Christmas? Try the Jingle Jam, a star-studded country show organized by Maine radio station WPOR. The show Friday in Lewiston is scheduled to include Craig Morgan, Jana Kramer, Uncle Kracker and Rachele Lynae.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch St., Lewiston
HOW MUCH: $27.75 to $51.75
INFO: Waterfrontconcerts.com
Art and Theater: Four chances to hear DaPonte quartet
AUDIENCES WILL HEAR neglected gems as the DaPonte String Quartet presents works by Shostakovich, Walton and Dvorak in its winter concert series in Thomaston, Damariscotta, Portland and Topsham.
WHEN and WHERE: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Church, 200 Main St., Thomaston; 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta; 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Portland Public Library; and 3 p.m. Sunday at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topsham.
HOW MUCH: $20
INFO: DaPonte.org or 529-4555.
Dining and Drink: Shop, sip at makers market
START YOUR DAY by visiting the first winter farmers’ market until 1 p.m., followed by a Holiday Makers Market from 3 to 7 p.m. featuring local artisanal products. Urban Farm Fermentory will have 12 tap lines flowing with mead, kombucha, hard cider and “experimental beverages.”
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. or later Saturday
WHERE: 200 Anderson St., Portland
HOW MUCH: Admission free, but bring money to spend on food and drink
INFO: 773-8331
Et Cetera: Ride the rails in a jolly trolley
CLANG CLANG, jingle jingle. That’s what you’re likely to hear Friday when the Seashore Trolley Museum begins its holiday trolley rides, as part of Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude celebration.
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport
HOW MUCH: $6
INFO: Trolleymuseum.org
• CHEAP THRILLS
Music and Nightlife: Jazz musicians express themselves
CREATIVE EXPRESSION are the watch words of The Jazz Workshop, a six-piece jazz ensemble from Portland playing at Mayo Street Arts Friday. You’ll hear originals, plus interpretations of standards.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $10
INFO: Mayostreetarts.org
Art and Theater: ‘White Christmas’ dream comes true
HERE’S A CHANCE to enjoy a classic holiday movie. Ogunquit Performing Arts presents “White Christmas,” co-starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, on the big screen on Sunday.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.ogunquitperformingarts.org
Dining and Drink: Santa takes a break for liquid refreshment
HAVE A BEER WITH SANTA at the annual 12 Beers of Christmas gathering, where you’ll be able to sample local seasonal brews, as well as some from away and a few imports. Ring in the holidays with Peak Organic Winter, Oxbow Saison Noel, Sam Adams Winter Lager, St. Bernardus Christmas Ale, Delerium Noel and more.
WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Great Lost Bear, 540 Forest Ave., Portland
HOW MUCH: Most $2.99 a pint; exotic pours cost $4.99 per tulip glass
INFO: 772-0300
Et Cetera: Museum celebrates model trains
DIDN’T GET a model railroad for Christmas when you were a kid? Well, treat yourself to lots of model railroad displays and talk with train enthusiasts at the Model Railroad Celebration at the Maine State Museum Friday and Saturday.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Maine State Museum, 230 State Street, Augusta
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: Mainestatemuseum.org
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