THEATER

Kennebunk High School presents “Jane Eyre” on Nov. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. This is a theatrical production based on Charlotte Bronte’s play and adapted by Willis Hall. Maia Mulcahy and Kobi O’Reilly star as Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester. There are no advance reservations for this production, and tickets are $8 at the door. For more information, call 468-8461 or email [email protected].

The Senior Theatre Christmas Special, “Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol,” will be performed on Nov. 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. at Nasson Little Theatre, 457 Main St. in Springvale. This is a Sanford Maine Stage Theatre production. Tickets are $10 and it is general admission.

Portland Stage Company presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens from Nov. 28 through Dec. 24. Tickets for children under the age of 15 (with the purchase of an adult ticket) and students with a valid college ID are $20, adults are $45 and senior citizens are $41. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, including a complete performance schedule, call Portland Stage Box Office at 774-0465 or go to www.portlandstage.org

Clay Hill Farm Presents “A Christmas Carol: The NEW! Musical Tale” on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. This is a two person musical with music and lyrics by Nancy Day and a theatrical adaptation by Kirk Simpson. Tickets for the show are $20 per person. A seasonally themed dinner menu is provided for all shows, and there is limited seating. For reservations, call 361-2272 or for more information go to clayhillfarm.com. Clay Hill Farm is located at 220 Clay Hill Road in Cape Neddick.

The Thornton Academy Players present “Pride and Prejudice” from Thursday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 6 at Garland Auditorium. All three shows begin at 7 p.m. This is Jon Jory’s modern stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1813 classic novel with a cast of nearly forty TA Players. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by contacting Doug Stebbins at 602-4471 or [email protected]. Tickets are $8 and discounted to $5 if attendees bring a non-perishable food donation for the Saco Food Pantry.

Maine State Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” will be performed at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium Saturday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 7. The holiday tradition will feature live music from the Maine State Ballet Orchestra, costumes and stage scenery by Gail Csoboth and over 300 dancers. Dancers in the production include: Emily Belanger from Biddeford; Jillian Bartlett, Jessica Bartlett and Erin Morrison from Kennebunk; Alyssa Bryan and Sophia Tanguay from North Waterboro; Alexis Bernier and Gabriella Lebel from Old Orchard Beach; and Jack Perkins and Jade Tibbets from Saco. Performances will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale through Porttix at 842-0800, online at mainestateballet.org or tickets.porttix.com, or at the Merrill Auditorium box office.

ART

Pecha Kucha Night will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:20 p.m. at River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave. in Lower Village Kennebunk. The event is a series of short, creative presentations by local residents and others. Presenters include a landscape architect, a loon whisperer, two local painters and a master ice carver. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and cost is $5 at the door.

Oil painter Karen Gosselin-Diebolt will be showing her “Nature at Its Best” exhibit at the Wells Library for the month of December. A free reception will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. at the library, located at 1434 Post Road. Refreshments will be provided, and the artist will answer questions. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Cidney Mayes at 646-8181 or email [email protected].

Artist Maurice Auger’s paintings will be on exhibit at the Goodall Library from October through the end of December. The series titled “Windows” covers a span of 10 years as a result of his interest in old wood architecture. Auger is a member of the Sanford Springvale Art Association and his paintings have been exhibited at Maine College of Art in Portland, The Engine Gallery in Biddeford as well as in businesses and several private homes.

“Art is Community V” juried art show and sale will be on display through Dec. 13, with a reception with the artists on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5-8 p.m. at the Saco River Theatre’s Old White Church. Sponsored by the Saco River Art League, this annual show of regional art and fine craft includes paintings, sculptures and child-friendly interactive art-making for visitors during the opening weekend. Admission is free and donations are appreciated but not required.

MUSIC

“Piano Men: The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John,” will be at the Merrill Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Maine residents, Joe Boucher and Chris Eastburn, will join Maestro Robert Moody and the PSO to perform the hits of the ultimate piano men. The concert is focused largely on Elton and Billy’s recordings during the 70s, when their albums were heavy with orchestral inspiration. Tickets range from $25 to $75 and are available through PortTIX at 842-0800 or www.porttix.com

Caroline Cotter will perform in concert with special guest Julie Dougherty on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main St. in South Berwick. Cotter was the winner of the 2012 Maine Songwriters Association Songwriting Contest and is recognized as a rising star in the Portland music scene. She was also selected for a “Quad-centric” showcase at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference in 2012 and has toured throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, students and seniors are $5 and children 12 and under are free. For advance reservations, call 450-8746. For more information, email [email protected].

Guitarist Johnny A. will perform at Jonathan’s on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 in advance and $21.50 day of the show. Packages for tickets, beverages and meals are also available. For more information, go to www.jonathansogunquit.com or call 646-4777.

Shape Note Singing will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 2-5 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, 11 Glidden St. in Newcastle. The event is a free and participatory, not a performance. No experience is necessary and beginners are welcomed. There will be a potluck after the singing. Bring food ready to eat, as there is limited access to kitchen facilities.

Harmonica player James Cotton will perform on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls in Buxton. The Grammy Award-winning harmonica master James “Mr. Superharp” Cotton and his band are touring in support of his latest Grammy-nominated CD, “Cotton Mouth Man.” Tickets for the show are $40. For more information, go to www.sacorivertheatre.org.

The Choral Art Society will begin the holiday season with its 27th annual Christmas at the Cathedral concert series. Performances take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 at noon and at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All concerts will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. The performances will include the premiere of “The Bells I Heard,” winner of CAS’s inaugural New England Carol Contest. Tickets purchased in advance range in price from $22 to $35. Tickets can be purchased online at www.choralart.org or by cash or check at Longfellow Books in Portland, the Book Review in Falmouth, and Nonesuch Books in South Portland.

A hook organ candlelight concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 141 North St. in Kennebunk, as part of Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude activities. The program features the church’s 1854 hook organ played by professionally trained Nelda Clelland. Clelland will play a variety of seasonal music on the organ and the piano. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person and a portion of the proceeds go to the church’s fund to assist community needs. For more information, contact the church on Wednesdays at 967-3897.

COMEDY

Comedian Ian Stuart will perform on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. at The Gold Room in Portland. The show is 21+ with all ticket sales going toward The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Comedians Paul Hunt, Brian Brinegar and Mark Turcotte will also perform. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 or in advance for $7 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/828997.