Community Night of Giving
Rangeley Main Street, Rangeley, MeTrees will be decorated by local business and presented daily form 11/24 to 12/9. Buy your raffle ticket for a chance to win the beautiful trees! Watch for announcements on Facebook. A free community Christmas party will take place at the Furbish Brew House and Eats on 12/9 and trees winners will be announced. Hot chocolate, hardy snacks will be provided. Come join us for some Community Christmas Cheer!
Coig’s Christmas Concert Benefits Fuel Assistance Fund
Old South First Congregational Church, UCC 235 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesOld South Church Concert Series is excited to bring the world-renowned Celtic band Coig back to Farmington for the annual ECU Heat Share Fuel Assistance Fund Christmas Concert to benefit Franklin County residents on Tuesday, December 5. Coig has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars since including Old South Church in their “Coig Christmas” tour. Doors will open at 6:15 pm. The concert begins at 7pm. Tickets for general admission $25, Seniors (65+) and students $20. It is strongly suggested to purchase tickets online through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coig-christmas-fuel-assistance-benefit-concert-tickets-744775231767? , or reserve either by calling/texting 207-491-5919 or emailing oldsouthchurchconcerts@gmail.com. Cash
Coig’s Christmas Concert Benefits Fuel Assistance Fund
Old South First Congregational Church, UCC 235 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesOld South Church Concert Series is excited to bring the world-renowned Celtic band Coig back to Farmington for the annual ECU Heat Share Fuel Assistance Fund Christmas Concert to benefit Franklin County residents on Tuesday, December 5. Coig has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars since including Old South Church in their “Coig Christmas” tour. Doors will open at 6:15 pm. The concert begins at 7pm. Tickets for general admission $25, Seniors (65+) and students $20. It is strongly suggested to purchase tickets online through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coig-christmas-fuel-assistance-benefit-concert-tickets-744775231767? , or reserve either by calling/texting 207-491-5919 or emailing oldsouthchurchconcerts@gmail.com. Cash
Author Talk: Ret Talbot
Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesJoin us at the Farmington Public Library on Wednesday, December 6th, at 6pm for an interesting talk from Maine author Ret Talbot, who co-authored Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark. Chasing Shadows is the remarkable story of the resurgence of the white shark population in the western North Atlantic. It is a too-rare conservation success story about restoring an apex predator to an ecosystem. Books will be available for purchase from Devaney, Doak, and Garrett Booksellers at the event, and can be signed by the author. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to
Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!”
St. Joseph Center 133 Middle St, Farmington, ME, United StatesOpen Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!” December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm FREE Open Mic Night in Farmington: “Live at St. Joe’s!” Franklin County has a rich tradition of talented musicians drawing from many styles of music from Country, Folk, Americana, Celtic to Contemporary. St. Joseph’s Parish is hosting a monthly open mic night usually on the last Thursday of every month but this is adjustable. We wish to provide a venue that continues to celebrate and foster the musical talent within Franklin County. Professionals and newcomers are all welcome to listen, perform and collaborate. Bring your friends
RFA Holiday Open House
Lakeside Theater, Rangeley 2493 Main Street, Rangeley, ME, United StatesJoin us to ring in the holiday season! The RFA will be hosting a Holiday Open House on Friday December 1st from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Open to the public, light refreshments and a beer/wine cash bar. Join us!
Rangeley Community Chorus (Accepting New Members)
The Rangeley Community Chorus (RCC) is beginning rehearsals for the annual Holiday Performance and will be welcoming new members. All that is required is a general love for singing and ability to attend most of the rehearsals, which will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM. The first rehearsal is on Sunday Nov 5th at the Church of the Good Shepard located at 2614 Main Street. Rangeley. You are invited to come and see what it’s all about with no obligation… just stop in! For more information, please call 207-864-5000 or email rangleyarts@gmail.com.
Winter Revels at the Vienna Union Hall
Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME, United StatesYou are invited to join us for our celebration of our communities when we host the Winter Revels. This annual event is quite popular and will be held on Saturday, December 9th beginning at 2 PM. We have several entertainers on stage and our headliner this year is Jud the Jester (Randy Judkins) and capped by a visit from old St. Nick. Before Randy gets on stage we will enjoy a children's skit, music by the Merry Plinksters, holiday improv theatre by the Vienna Woods Players and a sing-a-long of seasonal music we all know and love. The
Christmas Advent Concert
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesAn Advent Recital by Duo Edelen In the spirit of Advent, Fred and Christina Edelen will offer a concert of Baroque music for cello and harpsichord on original instruments. Advent is a time of reflection and anticipation, and their repertoire will reflect the season with pastoral and sacred music from France, Germany, The Netherlands, and Italy. Sunday, Dec. 10, at 5:00 PM at Nordica Auditorium. Snow date is Friday, Dec. 15, at 7:00 PM. Suggested ticket price is $20, less if you can’t, more if you can, all welcome, no one turned away. Free for 18
ArtsFarmington Presents: An Advent Recital by Duo Edelen
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesArtsFarmington is pleased to present An Advent Recital by Duo Edelen on Sunday, December 10 at 5:00 PM at Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, 224 Main Street, University of Maine at Farmington. A reception with light refreshments will follow the performance. (Snowdate is Friday, December 15 at 7:00 PM.) In the spirit of Advent, Fred and Christina Edelen will offer a concert of Baroque music for cello and harpsichord on original instruments. Advent is a time of reflection and anticipation, and their repertoire will reflect the season with pastoral and sacred music from France, Germany, The Netherlands, and Italy. The suggested
Rangeley Community Chorus (Accepting New Members)
The Rangeley Community Chorus (RCC) is beginning rehearsals for the annual Holiday Performance and will be welcoming new members. All that is required is a general love for singing and ability to attend most of the rehearsals, which will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM. The first rehearsal is on Sunday Nov 5th at the Church of the Good Shepard located at 2614 Main Street. Rangeley. You are invited to come and see what it’s all about with no obligation… just stop in! For more information, please call 207-864-5000 or email rangleyarts@gmail.com.
Tents, Trailers & Tribulations Book Talk
Author and local resident Sarah Martin tells of her younger trials and the ups and downs of building a straw bale house in sunny New Mexico. The talk will be held at Twice Sold Books and Sarah would like to thank them for the opportunity. Signed copies of the book will be available.