Kick off Camden Winterfest 2015 with Maine's only nationally-sanctioned snow sculpture competition on the Camden Village Green. http://bit.ly/1ChmbXk

Double crosses, triple crosses, and crisscrosses abound in Our Man in Havana by the Portland Stage Company. Get your tickets now! http://bit.ly/1wq9DVo

Attend the opening night of Our Man in Havana by the Portland Stage Company on January 20th. For tickets, visit: www.portlandstage.org.

Visit Art & Wildlife - A retrospective with John Bryan hosted by Maine Audubon and sponsored by Maine Magazine on January 22. For more information visit: http://maineaudubon.org

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR: SISTER ACT
- Featuring original music by eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look-a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

When: 03:00pm-Close, January 17th
Where: Merrill Auditorium, Portland
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Visit the Portland Museum of Art on January 30 for the opening of THE COAST & THE SEA: MARINE AND MARITIME ART IN AMERICA. For more details: www.portlandmuseum.org

* JOIN US 1.9.2015 for DAVID MALLET at Strand Theatre - Rockland, Maine

* When: 07:30pm-Close
* Where: 345 Main St, Rockland ME - Strand Theatre
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Join us for the ~ FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK ~

*The Portland Art Gallery holds a special reception open to the public on First Fridays. The gallery will feature Art Collector Maine artists and refreshments.

* When: 05:00pm-07:00pm
* Where: 154 Middle St, Portland

JOIN US February 6 at 8pm for "Boy Meets Girl." Portland Ballet brings the American Songbook to life in a series of vignettes set in an Italian restaurant.
When: 08:00pm-Close
Where: 517 Forest Ave, Portland
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JOIN US February 6 at 8pm for "Boy Meets Girl." Portland Ballet brings the American Songbook to life in a series of vignettes set in an Italian restaurant.
When: 08:00pm-Close
Where: 517 Forest Ave, Portland
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Wed. Dec. 31st - Polar Bear Dip and Dash brought to you by the Natural Resources Council of Maine.

Sign up today at http://bit.ly/1qADApn You won't want to miss it!

Need some inspiration? How about cool prizes, an after-party at The Great Lost Bear bragging rights for years to come, and a really "cool" story to tell at your New Year's Eve party!

When: 09:00am-Close
Where: East End Beach, Portland

Shemekia Copeland's HOLIDAY PARTY - The Strand Theatre
When: December 11, 07:30pm-Close
Where: 345 Main St, Rockland ME - Strand Theatre
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Join us for the Victorian Nutcracker at the Portland Ballet in Maine. This classical Nutcracker story is set in beautiful Victorian Portland, with sets and costumes inspired by the Victoria Mansion. This ballet takes place at The Merrill Auditorium.
When: 07:30pm-Close, December 17
More info: http://bit.ly/1vYr2c1

Join us for the Holiday Open House at Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland -
When: December 6. 10:00am-02:00pm
Where: 449 Stroudwater St, Westbrook
For more info -- http://bit.ly/1yneRm5

JOIN US for the EYES ON OWLS event hosted by the Maine Audubon for the chance at a close-up look at several different kinds owl species!! - For more info click here -- http://bit.ly/1I0rdss

When: 3 Show Times: 10:30-11:15 am, 1:00-2:15 pm, 3:00-4:15 pm
Where: Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth, ME

Mark your calendars for this free, all ages event and give the gift of original art! Maine College of Art brings back their Holiday Sale. It begins on Friday night with a cocktail preview party and continues Saturday from 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Where: 522 Congress St, Portland
More Information: 207.775.3052

Join us at the STRAND THEATRE, Dec, 11: Two-time GRAMMY® nominee SHEMEKIA COPELAND is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. COPELAND'S passion for singing, matched with her huge, blast-furnace voice, gives her music a timeless power and a heart-pounding urgency.
When: 07:30pm-Close
Where: 345 Main St, Rockland ME - Strand Theatre
More Information: 207.594.0070

Join us at the Portland Stage Company on Friday, November 28th for "A Christmas Carol." Follow ghostly apparitions and archetypal characters as they navigate the challenging world of Victorian London.
When: 07:30pm-Close
Where: Portland Stage Company
More Information: 207.774.0465

Join us for the 5th annual Portland Brewer's Holiday 5K Dash taking place on the Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine. The after party will be hosted by Rira's Irish Pub, who will provide brunch and beverages for race participants.
When: 09:30am-Close, December 14th
Where: Eastern Prom, Portland
More Information: 207.775.2411

Join us on November 22nd (this Saturday) at the The Strand Theatre in Rockland for Hollerfest 2. The show will feature Darlingside, The Ghost of Paul Revere and the Ballroom Thieves and is sure to be a great time!
When: 07:30pm-Close
Where: Strand Theater, Rockland
More Information: 207.594.0070
(pictured: Darlingside)

JOIN US on NOV. 18TH for an evening with Richard Blanco as he talks about the power of community and reads poems as a guest speaker at the Maine Community Foundation’s Inspiring Philanthropy celebration!
When: 06:00pm-Close -- November 18th
Where: Hannaford Hall, USM
More Information: 1.877.700.6800

Join us for First Friday Art Walk (Portland, ME) tonight & enjoy some of Maine's most contemporary art as well as wine and hors d'oeuvre's at the Portland Art Gallery!
When: 05:00pm-07:00pm
Where: 154 Middle St, Portland
More Information: 207.772.3373

The Kennebec Land Trust hosts Maine's first ever Local Wood Works Conference with support from the Elmina B. Sewell Foundation. Congressman Mike Michaud will speak about the Maine brand and the importance of our forests.
When: 08:00am-Close
Where: Augusta Civic Center
More Information: 207.377.2848 -- localwoodworksmaine.com

Join us as we celebrate the 2014 Maine Creative Industries Award Gala on November 15th. This year the honorees are Patrick Dempsey founder of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing and The Jackson Laboratory. Dr Edison T. Liu will accept the award for The Jackson Laboratory.
Where: 06:00pm-Close
When: Holiday Inn by The Bay, Portland
http://www.creativefirepower.com/Partners/MCC/gala14/web/

The Installation of a monumental Robert Indiana Sculpture "Seven" going in this morning at the Portland Museum of Art. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, November 7th at 5:30 pm during the First Friday Art Walk.

Image 1: Workers placing the monument in its final resting place in front of the museum.
Image 2: Kristen Levesque, the Director of Public Relations at the Portland Museum of Art, oversees the affair.

Join us at Merrill Auditorium for "Big Nate," a play following the trials and tribulations of Nate Wright, a detention-prone 6th grader, as he tries to woo the beautiful Jenny by winning the first prize in his school’s Battle of the Bands.
When: Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11 am
Where: Merrill Auditorium
For More Info: http://bit.ly/1tIMtN2

The Capitol Steps have been a Washington, DC institution for over thirty years, providing a unique blend of musical and political comedy to our Nation’s Capitol and more. If you have ever wanted to see Barack Obama sing a show tune, Nancy Pelosi sing a rock song, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie do a classical ballet, this might just be the show for you!
When: 07:30pm-Close, November 9th
Where: Strand Theater, Rockland
More Information: 207.594.0070

Join us on October 28th (This Tuesday) as the Portland Stage presents "Souvenir" by Stephen Temperley. This event promises to be a performance to remember, bringing the composer of Broadway's hit Peter and the Star Catcher to Portland Stage.
When: Oct. 28th 7:30pm-Close
Where: Portland Stage Company
For More Info: http://bit.ly/1zdOrIK

Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Sam Green and venerated indie rock band Yo La Tengo come together in this engaging and eyeopening “live documentary” where film and music work together on stage.
Admission: $45
When: 8:00pm-Close
Where: 609 Congress St, Portland
More Info: http://bit.ly/1riV7fr

JOIN US AT CMCA's 1st Annual Halloween Party, which will take place on Saturday, October 27, at Hearstudios, 4 Union St., Camden, from 7 to 11 pm. DJ Mark Kelly will provide music for listening and dancing. Theme snacks and beer, wine, and a signature cocktail are included in the admission price. Costumes are encouraged!
Admission for CMCA members is $15 ($25 for non-member admission)
WHEN: Saturday, October 27th. 7-11pm
WHERE: Hearstudios, 4 Union St. Camden
For more info: http://bit.ly/1zhVfGj

Whether one is a “maverick” or a “misfit” is a matter of perspective. Is it positive or negative to be called a maverick? Is being a misfit a liability or an asset? At the 2014 TEDxDirigo conference, one thing that our speakers (and attendees) have in common is courage— the guts to make their own paths and pursue their individual obsessions.
Mavericks & Misfits will offer social, environmental and economic ideas from Mainers who are making an impact in the state and beyond. After five years of fall events, we know that when you gather mavericks and misfits together, extraordinary things can happen.
When: Nov 9th
Where: Cabot Mill, Brunswick
To Request an Invitation: http://bit.ly/1sXcfgt
For More Info: http://bit.ly/1qIttJF

Join us at the annual Pumpkin Festival at LL Bean on Saturday, October 25 from 12 - 8pm. Come out and join the fun. There will be live tunes, tasty treats, children's games, Pumpkin Pete's Costume Parade and of course lots of Pumpkin Carving!
Where: L.L. Bean
When: October 25th, 12-8pm
For more info: http://bit.ly/1sXbC6x

Called “one of the most interesting among the current scene of active composers,” Paul Dresher continues to innovate and surprise. Join us on October 23rd (next Thursday) as we head to Portland Ovations to enjoy this contemporary music concert, performed on both “old” and new instruments, resulting in a wholly unique live performance experience that is both visual and aural.
When: 07:30am-Close
Where: 471 Stroudwater St, Westbrook
More Information: 207.842.0800
http://www.portlandovations.org

Join us on October 23rd (next Thursday) as we celebrate Thompson's Point becoming home to the first grove of the Tree of 40 Fruit. Artist Sam van Aken will be on hand to present his special tree and there will be an opening reception for the public.
When: 05:00pm-07:00pm
Where: Thompson's Point, Portland
More Information: thompsonspointmaine.com
Special Thanks to our sponsors: Maine Magazine, Cellardoor Winery, Allagash Brewing Company, Rosemont Market and Bakery, HoneyMaker mead, The Brand Company, Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Creative Capital

Join us at the GROWSMART MAINE SUMMIT 2014 on Tuesday, October 21st. The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. Hear three dynamic perspectives on the value of smart growth to all Mainers. Learn how you can have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure. This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
When: 07:30am-Close
Where: Augusta Civic Center
More Information: 207.699.4330

Jack the Ripper is coming!! Jack the Ripper terrorized London in the 1800s, but who was he? The Portland Press Herald says, “Nell Shipman’s choreography for this adults-only piece of Halloween horror is stunning!” Portland Ballet in Maine presents Jack The Ripper for 4 nights beginning October 17 and will also be shown on October 18, 24 and 25.
When: 08:00pm-Close
Where: 317 Forest Ave, Portland
More Information: 207.772.9671
http://www.portlandballet.org

Join us on October 18th (next Saturday), for the Halloween Spooktacular, presented by The Portland Ballet. The program consists of dance numbers set to 'a little fright music' – zombies, witches, and monsters come to life in a family friendly Halloween show. You can also join in the Children's Costume Parade at intermission!
When: 02:00pm - Close
Where: 317 Forest Ave, Portland
More Information: 207.772.9671

This SATURDAY (10.11.14) Join us at Wolfe's Neck Farm as we celebrate sustainable agriculture and the beauty and bounty of autumn in Maine! This wholesome family festival features activities and demonstrations, live music, haybale climbing, face painting, animal interactions, tasty local food and more. Also, don't forget to take the tractor ride out to the pumpkin patches to pick your favorite pumpkin!
When: Saturday, October 11th
Where: 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport
For more information: 207.865.4469