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Music and Nightlife: Happy holidays, TSO-style
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GET IN A WINTRY mood by listening to the sounds of the Wizards of Winter Saturday at the State Theatre in Portland. The band reprises much of the classical and holiday music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $20 to $45
INFO: statetheatreportland.com
Art and Theater: Chances few to see ‘Queen’ for a day
THESE ARE THE FINAL few days of Portland Stage Company’s production of the family-friendly fairy tale “The Snow Queen,” by Hans Christian Andersen. It’s a holiday story about devotion, bravery and love.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; noon and 5 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave., Portland
HOW MUCH: $15 to $45
INFO: portlandstage.org
Dining and Drink: Holiday hootenanny at Portland distillery
GET IN THE SPIRITS at a holiday distillery tasting where you can sample everything from artisanal rum to vodka to moonshine, groove to the Stocking Stuffer Bluegrass Band and take festive photos with your friends. Holiday-themed attire is suggested.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Maine Craft Distilling, 101 Fox St., Portland
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 21-plus; info@maine craftdistilling.com; 798-2528
Et Cetera: Howie Carr dishes on Whitey Bulger
BOSTON-BASED AUTHOR, newspaper writer and radio host Howie Carr tells the story of the trial of mobster Whitey Bulger in his new book, “Ratman.” Carr will be in Biddeford Saturday signing copies of the book.
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Nonesuch Books and Cards, The Shops at Biddeford Crossing, 403 Mariner Way, Biddeford
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: Nonesuchbooks.com
CHEAP THRILLS
Music and Nightlife: Country with a swagger
GOOD OLE’ COUNTRY music. The Swaggering Swingbillies are old-timey and proud of it. The instruments include mandolin and banjo, among others.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Local Sprouts Cooperative, 649 Congress St., Portland
HOW MUCH: Free; donations accepted
INFO: localsproutscooperative.com
Art and Theater: Art of the book on view at USM space
THE UNIVERSITY of Southern Maine Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts presents an exhibition of student book art, “Art 241: The Visual Book.”
WHEN: Through February; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Pope-Cheney Art Studio, Wishcamper Center, USM Portland campus
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: usm.maine.edu/bookarts
Dining and Drink: Local importer pours Italians on Saturday
LEARN ALL ABOUT Brunello, Barolo and other Italian wines at a holiday wine tasting with Michael Vias Imports.
WHEN: 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: 580 Brighton Ave., Portland
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 831-2553
Et Cetera: Free browsing and cheer at Brick Store Museum
HOLIDAY SPIRIT AND HISTORY are both free Friday at the Brick Store Museum’s holiday open house. Enjoy music, treats and free browsing of the museum’s historic collection.
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: Brickstoremuseum.org
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