MAINE, USA — Maine Things To Do for Dec. 19 through Dec. 22.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
Shipyard Radio 207 Songwriter Round
Where: Shipyard Brewing, Portland
When: Dec. 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Live happy hour event with Maine singers and songwriters at the debut Shipyard Radio 207 songwriter round. It features Will and Reid from 12/OC, Don Campbell, Toby McAllister, Isaiah Bennett, Joel Thetford, Buck Edwards, and more.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20
Jason Anderson + Friends: Home for the Holidays (A Benefit for Cross Roads House)
The Dance Hall, Kittery
Dec. 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Featuring indie/folk artist Jason Anderson and other musicians. A set of soulful covers, wintry originals, and a handful of holiday classics. Raising money for Cross Roads House, which offers shelter and solutions for the homeless.
SATURDAY, DEC. 21
Winter Solstice Gathering
Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center, Saco
Dec. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please come prepared with what you will be letting go of (metaphorically) from this past year, and what you would like to bring in to the new year.
SATURDAY, DEC. 21 AND SUNDAY, DEC. 22
35th Annual Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Fair
The Augusta Armory
Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Portland Ballet's A Victorian Nutcracker
Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m.
This version is unique to Portland and its history, as the first act takes place in the Victoria Mansion with characters pulled directly from Portland's past.