ART

“The Hidden Presence of Places,” photography by Paul Caponigro, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland. 596-6457; farnsworthmuseum.org. Through Jan. 5.

“Focus on India,” photographs by Lawrence Elbroch, Red Door Pottery Studio and Gallery Shop, Kittery. 439-5671. Through Feb. 1.

“Courting the Muse,” watercolors by Ken Fellows, York Public Library. 363-2818.

“The Global Lens,” photography by Dominic Chavez, University of Maine Museum of Art, Bangor. umma.umaine.edu.

“Studio Life,” painting by Carlo Pittore, University of Maine Museum of Art, Bangor. umma.umaine.edu.

“Constructions,” wall relief sculpture by Abe Ajay, University of Maine Museum of Art, Bangor. umma.umaine.edu.

“Precious Things,” small pieces, multiple artists, L/A Arts Gallery 5, Lewiston. 576-4805. Through Jan. 7.

“Let Heaven and Nature Sing: Seventh Annual Festival of Trees,” Saco Museum, Saco. 283-3861. Through Saturday.

J. Donna Asmussen, watercolors and prints, Finance Authority of Maine, Augusta. famemaine.com. Through Jan. 6.

“Colors of Maine,” paintings by Neil Wyrick, Falmouth Memorial Library. 781-2351.

Michele A. Caron, paintings, 317 Main Street Community Music Center, Yarmouth. 846-6264. Through Jan. 13.

“All Things Bright and Beautiful,” four Maine artists, Archipelago, Rockland. 596-0701. Through Jan. 6.

“Enter Night,” art with the theme “welcoming darkness and celebrating the coming of winter,” Rose Contemporary, Portland. rosecontemporary.com.

“Barry: The Art Exhibition,” paintings, sculpture and pen-and-ink drawings by Edith Cleaves Barry, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk. 985-4802. Through Jan. 9.

Paul Black, new paintings, Fore Street Gallery, Portland. 874-8084. Through Jan. 7.

“Kitchen Americana,” paintings by Jean Kigel, The Bakery, Damariscotta. 563-2867. jeankigel.com.

“Peace 2011,” painting, drawing and sculpture, Greenhut Galleries, Portland. 772-2693; greenhutgalleries.com.

“A Tradition of Affordable Art,” winter show, Art Space Gallery, Rockland. artspacemaine.com.

“Bringing Art Home for the Holidays,” four craft artists in fiber, metal, wood and clay, Harmon’s & Barton’s Gallery, Portland. 774-5948.

Invitational ornament show, ornaments in glass, clay, wood, fiber and metals, Markings Gallery, Bath. 443-1499.

“Beast in Show,” art by Susan Mathias and Nancy McGinnis, benefits area animal organizations, Monkitree, Gardiner. 512-4679. Through Jan. 12.

“Port of Portland: A Ship-Shaped History,” presented by Maine Maritime Museum, Lewis Gallery, Portland Public Library. 443-1316. Through Jan. 3.

History of Maine’s Gateway City, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. 443-1316. Through Feb. 14.

Charles Thompson, paintings, University of New England Campus Center, Biddeford. une.edu. Through Jan. 15.

“In the Forest by the Sea,” paintings by Jada Fitch, The Green Hand Bookshop, Portland. 253-6808. Through Jan. 30.

Second annual holiday art show, Snug Harbor Farm, Kennebunk. 967-2414.

“Eye Catchers,” art to please the eye and tickle the senses, Gleason Fine Art, Portland. 699-5599. Through Jan. 30.

Thomas Birtwistle, Cole Caswell and Bryan Graf, new and recent photographs, Zero Station Art, Design, Framing, Portland. Through Feb. 1.

Diane Bowie Zaitlin, encaustic paintings, Carver Hill Gallery, Rockland. carverhillgallery.com.

“John Hultberg and Monhegan Island: The Man, The Place and his Dreams,” Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries of Art, Fryeburg Academy, Fryeburg. 935-9232. Through Jan. 21.

“Bad Seed #3,” Maine artist J.T. Gibson, Coleman Burke Gallery at Port City Music Hall, Portland. colemanburke.com. Through Jan. 25.

Holiday art show, original art in oil, pastel and watercolors; prints and cards, Gallery Framing, Brunswick. 729-9108.

“Multiples,” group exhibition by Mildred Johnson, George Mason and Isabelle Pelissier, Coleman Burke Gallery (Fort Andross), Brunswick. colemanburke.com. Through Feb. 1.

YES Art Works group exhibit, Speers Gallery, Kennebunk Free Library.

Kennebec Valley Art Association’s 49th Annual “Holiday Art Show and Sale,” Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. 622-3813. Through Jan. 14.

Paintings, Photos, Glass and Pottery, 15 local artists, Art Guild Gallery, Freeport. 865-3103.

The Creche Collection, display of unique creches from around the world, Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries of Art, Fryeburg Academy, Fryeburg. 935-9232.

“In the Material,” UMFK fall semester art students works in pastels, oils, acrylics and graphite, Blake Library, University of Maine, Fort Kent, free. 834-7527.

Artists Collective show and sale, mixed-media, The Royal Bean, Yarmouth. 846-1009. Through Jan. 31.

Patricia L. Ritzo, acrylic landscape and figure paintings, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth.

“Maine Past and Present,” graphite drawings by Tony Lisa, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. 846-5866. Through Jan. 8.

“Seascapes,” photographs by John Bald, South Portland Public Library, South Portland. southportlandlibrary.com. Through Jan. 28.

“Madeleine de Sinety: Photographs,” Portland Museum of Art. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Ends Saturday.

“Maine Wood 2012,” biennial juried exhibition of Maine woodworkers, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport. woodschool.org. Through Feb. 3.

“Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection,” Shaker furniture, printed works, visual art, tools, textiles and small crafts, Portland Museum of Art, Portland. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through Feb. 5.

“Through the Ages: 75 Years at the Brick Store Museum,” Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk. 985-4802.

Members’ Invitational, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Through Jan. 14.

“The Circus Comes to Town,” Bex Bros. Circus miniature circus figures and more, Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport. penobscotmarinemuseum.org. Through Jan. 29.

AUDITIONS

Amateur adult stand-up comedy show, come with content for PG-13 audience, no notes or scripts, shows will start in January, Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish, 18 and older. 642-3743. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Annie Baker’s “Circle Mirror Transformation,” casting high school female, two adult males and two adult females, shows are in March, Gaslight Theater at Hallowell City Hall. 626-3698. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Amateur kids stand-up comedy show, under-18 performers, content should be appropriate for all ages, shows start in January, Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish. 642-3743. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

BENEFITS

Unity Barnraisers community meal fundraiser, featuring music by The Gawler Family, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts, Unity, $20. 648-9005. Meals at 5 and 7 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Second Annual Red Cross Fairpoint Bundle Up Blood Drive, raffle prizes of iPods, laptops, Kindles, Nooks and digital cameras, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland. redcrossblood.org. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.

Natural Resources Council of Maine Polar Bear Plunge and 5K Race, benefits the Council, East End Beach, Portland, $30. supporters.nrcm.org/register. Walk at 11 a.m., run at 11:30 a.m., plunge at noon Saturday.

Lobster Dip, benefits Special Olympics in Maine. $100 minimum to participate. Costumes encouraged, The Brunswick, Old Orchard Beach. 879-0489. somaine.org. Noon Jan. 1.

COMEDY

Open mic comedy night, Slainte, Portland, 21-plus. slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m. Thursday.

FILMS

“A Small Act,” documentary, annual Boxing Day film event benefits United Mid Coast Charities, Strand Theatre, Rockland, donation. rocklandstrand.com. 5 p.m. Monday.

“Ram Dass: Fierce Grace,” documentary, post-film discussion led by Bill Halpin and Saskia Huising, Rockland Public Library, free. 594-0310. 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

“Matilda,” Dyer Library, Saco, free. dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. 3 p.m. Friday.

FOR CHILDREN

“Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast,” show combines humor, animation and the latest planetary images for a family-friendly solar system tour, Southworth PlanetariumUniversity of Southern Maine, Portland, $4-$5. 780-4249; usm.maine.edu/planet. 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Phyzkidz, vaudeville featuring Dan Link, Iman Lizarazu and Karen Montanaro, Acorn Studios, Westbrook, $10-$14. phyzgig.org. 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Phyzkidz, vaudeville featuring Daniel Forlano, Randy Judkins and Norman NG, Space, Portland, $10-$14. phyzgig.org. 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Phyzkidz, vaudeville featuring Jacob D’Eustachio, Daniel Forlano and Norman NG, Acorn Studios, Westbrook, $10-$14. phyzgig.org. 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Phyzkidz, vaudeville featuring Daniel Forlano, Ray — Big Ball Juggler and Phil Smith, Iman Lizarazu, Karen Montanaro and Phil Smith, Antonio Rocha, Randy Judkins and Ray — Big Ball Juggler, Space, Portland, $10-$14. phyzgig.org. 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Phyzkidz, vaudeville featuring Daniel Forlano, Ray — Big Ball Juggler and Phil Smith, Acorn Studios, Westbrook, $10-$14. phyzgig.org. 11 a.m. Thursday.

Phyzkidz, vaudeville featuring Jacob D’Eustachio, Norman NG and Antonio Rocha, Space, Portland, $10-$14. phyzgig.org. 2 p.m. Thursday.

Phyzkidz, vaudeville featuring Daniel Forlano, Ray — Big Ball Juggler and Phil Smith, Iman Lizarazu, Karen Montanaro and Phil Smith, Acorn Studios, Westbrook, $10-$14. phyzgig.org. 11 a.m. Friday.

New Year’s at Noon Pajama Party, family party with balloon drop, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, Portland, $9, under 18 months free. kitetails.org. Noon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

MUSIC

Festival of Light featuring Matisyahu, Hasidic reggae/hip-hop superstar with special guest Chris Cab, State Theatre, Portland, $25-$28, general admission, all ages. statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m. Monday.

Jazz jam, come to play or just listen, Waterfall Arts, Belfast, $5. waterfallarts.org. 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The Gawler Family, new and traditional folk, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, South Carthage. Call for price, 562-4445. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Clutch, metal band, with Corrosion of Conformity and Kyng, State Theatre, Portland, $20-$25, all ages, general admission. statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Old-time music jam, Appalachian-style, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland, free/donation. localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The Gawler Family Band, new and traditional folk, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts, Unity, $15. unityme.org/theater. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Jimmy Dority, piano, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland, free/donation. localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m. Thursday.

moe., State Theatre, Portland, $35, all ages, general admission. statetheatreportland.com. Doors at 8 p.m. show at 9 p.m. Friday.

Holy Mackerels Trio, with Mark Stover + “Fiddlin” Paul D’Alessio, Tugs Pub, Southport Island. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Martin Swinger, Americana, swing and jazz standards, with Ed Desjardins, The Hive, Kennebunk, $8. thehivekennebunk.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Martin Sexton, singer-songwriter, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit, $37.50-$78.50. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

moe., State Theatre, Portland, $50, all ages, general admission. statetheatreportland.com. Doors at 8 p.m. show at 9 p.m. Saturday.

If and It, Glass Fingers and Christopher Pulsoni, New Year’s celebration, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland, free/donation. localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m. Saturday.

New Year’s Eve with Peter Wolf, with Duke Levine and Kevin Barry on guitar, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, $70. stonemountainartscenter.com. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Mighty Mystic and Soul Rebel Project, New Year’s Eve bash, Port City Music Hall, Portland, $20 advance, $25 doors, $40 VIP, 18-plus. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Shape Note Singing, participatory four-part singing tradition also known as sacred harp, The New Church, Portland, donation. 216-3890. 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 1.

Ellis Paul, singer-songwriter, One Longfellow Square, Portland, $20-$23. onelongfellowsquare.com. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 1.

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Deck the Halls: The Carols of Christmas,” Christmas at the Victoria Mansion, Portland, $15, $13.50 seniors, $5 ages 6 to 17. victoriamansion.org. Daily through Jan. 8.

“Season of Light,” holiday show, history and astronomy of the solstice, New Year’s, Hannukkah and Christmas, Southworth Planetarium, University of Southern Maine, Portland, $4-$6. 11 a.m. Monday and Friday.

“IBEX — Search for the Solar System’s Edge,” full-dome show, Southworth Planetarium, University of Southern Maine, Portland, $4-$6. usm.maine.edu/planet. 8:30 p.m. Monday; 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

“Two Small Pieces of Glass,” full-dome show, history and science of telescopes, Southworth Planetarium, University of Southern Maine, Portland, $4-$6. usm.maine.edu/planet. 1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.

Port Veritas spoken-word night, weekly poetry reading, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland, free/donation. localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Cafe en Francais, stories of family histories and experiences told in French, guest speaker Richard Lord, People Plus, Brunswick. 729-0757. 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

First Annual Hula Hoop and Juggling Contest, open to kids in grades kindergarten through 12, Nasson Community Center, Springvale. 324-5657. Noon to 3 p.m. Thursday.

Phyzgig Vaudeville Show, Portland Stage Company, Portland, $16-$20. phyzgig.org. Featuring Randy Judkins, Iman Lizarazu, Karen Montanaro, Reifer and Saccone, 7 p.m. Thursday.

Phyzgig Vaudeville Show, Portland Stage Company, Portland, $16-$20. phyzgig.org. Featuring Lauren Breunig, Jacob D’Eustachio, Randy Judkins, Norman NG and Ray — Big Ball Juggler, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday; Lauren Breunig, Jacob D’Estachio, Iman Lizarazu, Matthew Ragan, Antonio Rocha and Ray — Big Ball Juggler, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday.

Phyzgig Burlesque Show, Atomic Trash, Dirty Dishes and Vivid Motion, Portland Stage Company, Portland, $12-$14. phyzgig.org. 10 p.m. Friday.

Downtown Countdown, music, kids’ activities, wagon rides, street dance, midnight countdown and more, downtown Bangor. downtownbangor.com/NYE. Noon to midnight Saturday.

Gala on the Point, Time Pilots (’80s cover band) and Jim Ciampi and the Cityside Events Band, reservations include appetizers, dinner buffet, dessert and complimentary midnight toast, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough, $79.95. landingatpinepoint.com. 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

New Year’s at the Planetarium, see most recent shows during countdown to 2012, Southworth Planetarium, University of Southern Maine, Portland, $6. usm.maine.edu/planet. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

Phyzgig North Vaudevile Show, family-oriented show with music, magic, mirth and mayhem, Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston, $15, $10 students/seniors. laarts.org. 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31.

Planetarium show, with Northern Stars Planetarium’s inflatable star theater, Bangor Public Library, free, visit library for tickets. 947-8336. 6:30 to 9:25 p.m. Saturday.

“Icing,” music, food, art, Champagne, New Year’s Eve bash, Space, Portland, $50. space538.org. 9 p.m. Saturday.

New Year’s Eve Celebration with The Girls of L/A, cocktail hour, dinner, concert from L/A Girls, then dancing with DJ Greg Curry, Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston, $50, $25 concert only. francocenter.org. 6 p.m. Saturday.

New Year’s Eve Sardine and Mapleleaf Drop, Bank Square, Eastport. tidesinstitute.org. 11 p.m. Saturday.

New Year’s Eve celebration, dinner with Champagne toast, Celtic harp and flute by Naia, Jumpin Jakes Seafood Cafe, Old Orchard Beach, $30. 937-3250. 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

New Year’s Eve party with Chrissie O’Dell, Keel Lounge, Trade Winds Motor Inn Rockland, $199 per couple includes room, four-course meal, dance, party favors, Champagne toast, breakfast and more. 596-6055. Dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 9 p.m. Saturday.

New Year’s Eve Magical Madness Dance, music by Wavelength, includes dinner and dance, Italian Heritage Center, Portland, $55-$65. 772-2500. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

Birth Roots Baby Boogie, baby, toddler and family dance party, benefits Birth Roots, Peoples Opportunity Alliance, South Portland, $20 per family suggested. ourbirthroots.org. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

Open Sky New Year’s Celebration, Dave Gagne, Arborea, Resisdance, Naveah Dance Company, Open Sky Faery, East Wave Radio and more, One Longfellow Square, Portland, $20 includes dinner. cowpastureproductions.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Phyzkidz, physical comedy, Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston, $10, under 12 $8. 782-7228. 2 p.m. Saturday.

New Year’s Gorham, spaghetti supper, Randy Junkins, Dan Grady and his Marionettes, Carlene Stillson’s Irish stepdancers, various locations, Gorham, $5, $20 for families. newyeargorham.org. 5 p.m. Saturday.

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Julie Taymor’s fantastical production, Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, $10. 563-3424. 1 p.m. Jan. 1.

Here Comes the Sun party, roast marshmallows on terrace, free s’mores, hot dogs and beverages, warm up by Kerr Hall fireplace, benefits Boothbay Region Food Pantry, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, cash or food donation. mainegardens.org. Noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 1.

“Potluck and Peaceful Beginnings,” community celebration, music, crafts, poetry, puppet shows and food, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, free, bring potluck contribution. 563-3781. Noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 1.

SPORTS

Portland Pirates, AHL affiliate of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, $12-$20. 828-4665. portlandpirates.com. Vs. Worcester, 6:30 p.m. Monday; vs. Providence, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; vs. Worcester, 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Maine Red Claws, Development League affiliate of the NBA Celtics, Bobcats and 76ers, Portland Exposition Building, Portland, $6-$30. 210-6655. nba.com/dleague. Vs. Rio Grande Valley, 1 p.m. Saturday; vs. Rio Grande Valley, 5 p.m. Jan. 1.

THEATER

“Forbidden Broadway,” musical roast of Broadway’s best, Freeport Factory Stage, Freeport, $20-$25. freeportfactory.com. 7 and 10 p.m. seatings. 10 p.m. seating includes Champagne, chocolate and noisemakers, Saturday.

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