UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday November 19

Carthage The Beaton's of Cape Breton. Skye Theatre. Presented by New England Celtic Arts. Andrea is the youngest of generations of Beaton musicians. Her father, Kinnon, is one of today's most influential Cape Breton fiddlers, and you can hear some of his timing in Andrea's playing. Her mother, Betty Beaton, is one of the great piano accompanists of her generation, contributing to that remarkable Beaton timing. All three will share the stage for the first time ever in Maine. This is a rare treat indeed. 7 p.m. $10 Info 800-894-4300 or www.necelticarts.com. See ad.

Thursday November 20

Rangeley The Beaton's of Cape Breton. Lakeside Theater. Presented by New England Celtic Arts. Andrea is the youngest of generations of Beaton musicians. Her father, Kinnon, is one of today's most influential Cape Breton fiddlers, and you can hear some of his timing in Andrea's playing. Her mother, Betty Beaton, is one of the great piano accompanists of her generation, contributing to that remarkable Beaton timing. All three will share the stage for the first time ever in Maine. This is a rare treat indeed. 7 p.m. $10 Info 800-894-4300 or www.necelticarts.com. See ad.

Friday November 21

Bangor Contradance with Eggamoggin Orchestra (Gary Bushee, Geoff Warner and Cameron O'Brian). Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street, downtown Bangor. Beginners' session at 7:30 PM; dance at 8. All ages welcome; all dances taught. Admission $6/ $15 families. For info: 525-4538 or bangorcontra@gmail.com.

Brunswick Contradance with Ti' Acadie(Jim Joseph, Bill Olson, Pam Weeks), calling by Bill Olson. Contra dancing and more at the People Plus Center, corner of Maine and Noble St. Family dance: 6:30-8 p.m.$3 per person, $12 family max. Contras:8-11 p.m.$9 per person, $22 family max. Info: 729-4718.

Portland Movie: Roky Erickson: You're Gonna Miss Me. The Fascinating Story of Rock ‘n Roll Pioneer Roger Kynard “Roky” Erickson And His Struggles With Drug Addiction and Mental Illness. USM Gerald E. Talbot Lecture Hall, Portland 7 pm Free to USM Students, $5 general public Info: 780-4151.

Saturday November 22

Bar Harbor Contradance with Big Moose. Contra dances at the Gates Auditorium on the COA campus. Everyone is welcome and the dances will be taught. Beginners lessons at 7:30 p.m. Dancing 8-11 p.m. $6, COA students free. Info: 288-5620.

Brunswick Branach. Traditional Irish Music . Sweet Leaves Teahouse & Restaurant, 22 Pleasant Street, (207)725-1376, www.sweetleaves.com.

Brunswick Stormin' Norman & Suzy Return to Maine. In the 70's and 80's Stormin' Norman & Suzy played Portland, Augusta, Lewiston and points between; he a pipe-smoking, hard-driving blues piano player, she a belter in the Bessie Smith/Janice Joplin line, with an amazing voice. Norman and Suzy create a unique musical style, both current and rooted in 30's boogie woogie and blues, with elements of vaudeville mixed in. Studzinksi Recital Hall, Bowdoin College (Brunswick) at 8:00 P.M. $10. For information and tickets call: 640-369-9329.

Kingston, NH Contradance with Gordon Peery & Sophie Orzechowski, calling by Beth Parkes. Contra dancing at the Town Hall, 163 Main Street . Everybody welcome. 8-11 p.m. $8/5 students & seniors. Info: (603)772-5355 or glenncopp@rcn.com.

Rockport Contradance with Bondeaux Redux(Paul D’Alessio, Glen Loper, Rod Pervier, Fred White), calling by Pat Tognoni. All dances taught. Everybody invited. No partner necessary. Don’t forget to bring your drinking water. A donation of a few sticks of firewood to help heat the hall during winter months is greatly appreciated! Dancing, 8-11 p.m. $7. Info: 549-7199 or visit our website www.simontoncorners.com. See ad.

Tuesday November 25

Carthage Troy MacGillivray. Skye Theatre. Presented by New England Celtic Arts. Troy MacGillivray … raised in Lanark, Nova Scotia, his musical prowess can be attributed to an especially rare combination of commitment and bloodline. 7 p.m. $10 Info 800-894-4300 or www.necelticarts.com. See ad.

Wednesday November 26

Peterboro, NH Special 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Eve "Giving Thanks to Bob McQuillen" Contradance. Benefit dance for the Johnny Tremblay Fund for Young Musicians and the Peterborough First Saturday Series Fund, and surprise tribute to Bob McQuillan for 60 years of playing for contradances! Peterborough Town House, 1 Grove St. in Peterborough, NH. 8:00 - 11:30 pm. $10. Contact: 413-369-4369

Friday November 28

North Whitefield Contradance with Calliope(Tamora Goltz, Glen Loper, John Pranio, David Stimson), calling by Pat Tognoni. Contras and more at St. Denis Parish Hall, Rt.126. 8:00 P.M. $8. Presented by Shoestring Dance. Info: 685-8141 or 549-3820.

Winter Harbor Bits & Pieces with traditional acoustic bluegrass. Last Friday Coffee House in Hammond Hall. No reservations and great desserts! Presented by Schoodic Arts for All. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Suggested donation for this event will be twelve dollars /under 12, free. Info: 963-7670, 963-2569 or www.schoodicarts.org.

Saturday November 29

Bridgton Community Contradance with Frigate(Glen Loper, Steve Muise, Fred White), calling by Chrissy Fowler. Come Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend in the Lakes Region with FRIGATE! (Traditional and Improvisational Folk Music). Sponsored by Bridgton Recreation Dept. Free popcorn and drinks. Bridgton Town Hall, 26 North High Street. 7-11 PM Cost $5. For more information call Amanda Miller, 207-647-3537 or e-mail rec@bridgtonmaine.org. See ad.

Rockland Crooked Still. The wildly popular group Crooked Still performs one of the most compelling forms of alternative bluegrass and string band music today. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. 8 p.m. $19-Advance/$22-Day-Of-Show/General Admission Info: (207) 594-0070x4, www.RocklandStrand.com.

Sunday November 30

North Yarmouth Thanksgiving Survivors Contra Dance. Contras with Hot Turkey, Perpetual Motion & Frigate with callers John McIntire, Richard Green, Maggie Robinson & Chrissy Fowler. Waltz workshop with John Cote at 12noon, contradance 1-6 pm. Wescustogo Hall, Route 115. A fundraiser for the Down East Country Dance Festival, $12. Info: 563-8953, email downeastfestival@starleft.org or online at www.starleft/decdf. See ad.

Wednesday December 3

Belfast Eat Local Celebration. Celebrate local food with a panel discussion, local food potluck and a community dance. UU Church in Downtown Belfast. 5-8 pm. Suggested donation $2 adults, $1 kids. Additional contributions welcome! For information on the celebration contact Fran or Erica at the Belfast Co-op at 338-2532 or email us at education@belfastcoop.com.

Portland Hope Hoffman and Jim Tolles vocal and fiddle duo in concert at Blue. Featuring songs from the legacies of the Carter Family, bluegrass, country duet, shape-note hymn singing, and Appalachian folk heritage. 7:30-9 p.m. concert with open session afterwards. 650A Congress St. (between High and State Streets), Portland, Maine, (207) 774-4111. FMI and audio samples www.hopehoffman.org.

Rangeley Matt & Shannon Heaton--Celtic Christmas. Matt & Shannon Heaton blend Irish traditional music with original songs about bicycles, love, and death. Their own compositions tell timeless tales, while their renditions of centuries-old songs feel modern. Lakeside Theater. Presented by New England Celtic Arts. 7 p.m. $10 Info 800-894-4300 or www.necelticarts.com

Thursday December 4

Carthage Matt & Shannon Heaton--Our annual Pot Luck Supper and Christmas Concert.. Matt & Shannon Heaton blend Irish traditional music with original songs about bicycles, love, and death. Their own compositions tell timeless tales, while their renditions of centuries-old songs feel modern. Skye Theatre. Presented by New England Celtic Arts. 5-9 p.m. $10 Info 800-894-4300 or www.necelticarts.com

Dover, NH Contradance with Lamprey River Band (Peter Yarensky, Sarah Mason, Burt Feintuch, Steve Panish, Sarah Hydorn, Bill Zecker), calling by Peter Yarensky and Sarah Mason.. Contras at City Hall. Guest callers and musicians welcome. 8-10:40 p.m. $7/5 students Info 603-664-2513 or peter.yarensky@unh.edu or http://nhcountrydance.com

Friday December 5

Belfast 3rd Anniversary Contradance with Scrod Pudding(Greg Anderson, Eric Johnson, Jim Joseph, Bill Olson, Pam Weeks), calling by Bill Olson. Contra and community dances at the American Legion Hall, 143 High St.(entrance on Church St.) in Belfast with a community dance, potluck snack break, and contra dance; the Belfast Flying Shoes dance series. Everybody is welcome, come with or without partner. Dress up, or bring 9x9 cake for the cake quilt! Community dance at 6:30 p.m. $2/1children. Contras at 8 p.m. $8, $6 teens and those at community dance. Info 338-0979 or belfastflyingshoes@gmail.com, www.belfastflyingshoes.org. See ad.

Portland Loudon Wainwright III w/Emilia Dahlin. One Longfellow Square, State & Congress Streets. $32 adv/$35 door. 8 pm. Info: (207)761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.

Saturday December 6

Bath Authentic Movement. Bath Dance Works, 72 Front St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 Info: 725-9997 or dancingfewl@pobox.com.

Blue Hill Contradance with Fiona & Mesa Schubeck, calling by Chrissy Fowler. Contras and more in the Town Hall, 18 Union St. Beginners invited, all dances taught. Couples and singles welcome. 6:30pm: special family dance, 8:00-11:30pm: regular dance $7 Info: 374-5417, 359-2070.

Falmouth Rumblestrip(Liza Constable, Nat Hewitt, Glen Loper), calling by John McIntire. . Contradances and more at Falmouth Congregational Church Hall, 267 Falmouth Rd. next to the Town Office. 7:15-7:45 p.m. dance instruction, 8-midnight contras and more. Dessert potluck and door prizes during the break. Please bring clean shoes for dancing. $9/7 students under 21, $5 children 5-12, under 5 free. Info Barry, (207)582-6378, bajmagda@Juno.com. Day of dance phone: (207)756-2201

Yarmouth Irish set dance ceili with the Killa Ceili Band. Yarmouth Community House. East Main Street. we'll have tea and soft drinks, please bring a snack to share. 7 pm. $8.00. Info: 846-5745 or 749-2903.

Sunday December 7

Cornish Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen. in concert at Pike Hall in Cornish, Maine Benefit for the Bonney Library. These internationally-acclaimed Southern Maine musicians will return for their 10th Annual Holiday concert, bringing their Holiday spirit and unmatched musicianship in their only area concert this year. 7 pm. Tickets are $12 advance/$14 day of. Available at Friendly River Fretted Instruments (Cornish) and Cornish Inn or at the Library. Students $7. North Atlantic Arts Alliance, www.northatlanticarts.org, PO Box 593 Cornish ME 04020, info@northatlanticarts.org, 207-625-8656.

Portland Sacred Harp Singing. First Sunday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. at First Parish in Portland, Maine, 425 Congress Street. Enter front door to the right. This is not a performance -- everyone is welcome to participate. This four-part singing tradition, also known as Shape Note Singing, originated in New England during the 19th century. Interesting, strong and soulful, Sacred Harp Singing is enjoying a revival nationwide. Contact: 985-7002 or vicki-adams@roadrunner.com.

Pownal International Folk Dance. 7 - 9ish pm. at the Town Hall, (Mallett Hall on Rt. 9 just north of blinking light at Elmwood Rd.) Enjoy traditional music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, France, Greece, and around the world. Mixed level dances will be taught from 7 to 8 pm. followed by requests. $5, (children $3). Beginners welcome. Info: 688-2293, 856-6415, mwendt57@gmail.com, or kcarroll2@gmail.com

Rockland Judy Collins – A Holiday Concert. Judy Collins who has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes, will perform her popular holiday show at the Strand! Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street. 7 pm. $58/Reserved Seating Info: 594-0070x4 or www.RocklandStrand.com .

Monday December 8

Belfast Shape Note Singing. First Church Parish Hall, first floor Fellowship Room, entrance on Spring Street. Singing 7-9 pm. Energetic a cappella community singing originating in the Colonial era -- tunes still being written today. Time to sing the rest of the Christmas-y songs we didn't get to last month. Tunebooks (Sacred Harp and Northern Harmony) available for loan and purchase. No experience necessary -- come and bring a friend! Info: Sumner 338-1265 or Bobbie 594-5743.

Portland Color Kaleidoscope: Schumann & Glass. One Longfellow Square, State & Congress Streets. $10 adv/$12 door. 6 pm. Info: (207)761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.

Wednesday December 10

Thorndike English Country Dancing - music by Elaine Malkin & Gail Lipfert, dancing led by Nancy Rosalie and John McIntire.. The Town Office building is located on Rt 220, just south of the village, 2nd place on the Right (headed to Knox) after crossing Half Moon Stream. .Everybody is welcome. All dances taught. 7-9:30 p.m. Suggested donation $5. Info: 568-7597.

Thursday December 11

Rockland Third Annual Holiday Dinner/Dance Show. Wear your festive attire and join us for an unforgettable evening. Couples and singles welcome. Your hosts: Christian & Kathryn Clayton, 2004 US National Rising Star Ballroom Champions. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick Street in Rockland. RSVP 207-594-0940. Free on-site parking. 5:30 potluck dinner followed by a fabulous dance show and general dancing. $15 per person. 207-594-0940 or www.swingandsway.com.

Friday December 12

Belfast George Fowler (fiddle), Will Brown (guitar). Musical entertainment while browsing and shopping the 2nd Annual Aarhus EXTRAVAGANZA, a small works and creative gift show featuring 50+ Maine artists from Portland to Stonington. Aarhus Gallery, 50 Main Street, Belfast. 6-8 pm. Admission is free, refreshments will be served. 207-338-0001 or aarhusgallery.com.

Lewiston Contradance with Bustopher Jones(Greg Boardman, John Cote, Alfred Lund, Anthony Shostak), calling by Cynthia Phinney. Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library (200 Lisbon Street/Rte.196, at the corner of Pine Street in downtown Lewiston). Admission: a bargain at only $2 for students, $5 others. Beginners are very welcome 8-11 p.m. FMI: 513-3050 weekdays, 782-0386 eves/wkends.

Saturday December 13

Farmington NO DANCE THIS MONTH ONLY!. The Farmington dance is "On vacation" in December due to lack of venue - (we will resume in January at the Faribanks Community Center). Info: 491-9928 or dance@starleft.org or www.starleft.org.

Gilmanton, NH Swallowtail. 2nd Saturday Gilmanton NH dance Series, Gilmanton town Offices. Please Call for Ticket information, as this is a limited attendance dance due the size of the hall. Advanced Tickets encouraged! esp. for those traveling any distance. Musician and Callers Workshops; $20 on a sliding scale. Scholarships available through CDSS. Please do not let cost be a deter you from attending! Potluck dinner included with workshop! Workshops: 4:30 pm, Dance 8-11 pm. $12.00 Info: 603-679-5448, gtwood@worldpath.net, www.worldpath.net/~gtwood.

North Yarmouth Contradance with John Cote Hannah Rodrigue & Greg Boardman and Maggie Robinson calling. Contras and more at Wescustogo Hall, Route 115. Most dances taught. Bring clean shoes for dancing! Potluck supper starts at 7:30 p.m. Beginners Session 8 pm. Dancing at 8:30 p.m. $9. Presented by North Atlantic Arts Alliance. Info: 712-2837 or jeffraym@maine.rr.com.

North Yarmouth Family Barn Dance with Wescustogo Ramblers with Kathryn Larson calling.. Wescustogo Hall, Rt 115. A great family event. 6-7:30 p.m. $3/$12 family max. Info: 712-2837 or klarson@securespeed.us.

Orono Marsh Island Band with Joe Dupere calling.. Orono Community House. All dances taught. Beginners coached at 7:30 p.m. Everybody welcome to participate! Dancing at 8 p.m. $7. Info: 942-5471.

Portland Nightingale. One Longfellow Square, State & Congress Streets. 8 pm. $12 adv/$15 door. Info: (207)761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.

Waterboro The Frank Vignolla Band. Benefit concert at Massabesic High School. Presented by North Atlantic Arts Alliance. 7 pm. Tickets to this exciting show are only $15.00 in advance, $20 day of show. North Atlantic Arts Alliance, www.northatlanticarts.org, PO Box 593 Cornish ME 04020, info@northatlanticarts.org, 207-625-8656.

Sunday December 14

Portland Catie Curtis wiith Meg Hutchinson. One Longfellow Square, State & Congress Streets. 8 pm. $20 Info: (207)761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.

Wednesday December 17

Portland Dario Pinelli Gypsy Jazz Trio. One Longfellow Square, State & Congress Streets. 8 pm. $12 adv/$15 door. Info: (207)761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.

Friday December 19

Bangor Contradance with UpRiver Reel (Karen Marysdaughter, Dave Merrill, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens, Morg Halley) calling by Joe Dupere.. Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street, downtown Bangor. All dances taught, all ages welcome. Alcohol and smoke-free. Beginners' session at 7:30 PM; dance at 8. All ages welcome; all dances taught. Admission $6/ $15 families. For info: 525-4538 or bangorcontra@gmail.com.

Belfast The Kitchenhounds - Phyllis Buchanan (fiddle, cello), Tom Fowler (mandolin), Jon Kerr (guitar, banjo). Musical entertainment while browsing and shopping the 2nd Annual Aarhus EXTRAVAGANZA, a small works and creative gift show featuring 50+ Maine artists from Portland to Stonington. Aarhus Gallery, 50 Main Street, Belfast. 6-8 pm. Admission is free, refreshments will be served. 207-338-0001 or aarhusgallery.com.

Portland Sam Amidon with Cerf-Volantes.. One Longfellow Square, State & Congress Streets. 8 pm. $12 adv/$15 door. Info: (207)761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.

Saturday December 20

Bath Authentic Movement. Bath Dance Works, 72 Front St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 Info: 725-9997 or dancingfewl@pobox.com.

Bowdoinham Annual Holiday Gala Contradance with Scrod Pudding (Greg Anderson, Eric Johnson, Jim Joseph, Bill Olson, Pam Weeks), calling by Bill Olson. Cheerful and lively dancing at the Town Hall! All dances taught. Beginners session at 8, dancing 8:30-11:30 p.m. $8/equal barter. Info: 666-3090, 666-3709.

Trenton TBA. Contras at Trenton Grange Hall, junction of Rtes. 230 and 3 just south of Hancock County Airport in Trenton. All dances taught, beginners welcome. No partner necessary. 8:00 p.m. $7/$5 students. Info: Gary, 460-1463 or Malcolm, 667-0040.

Sunday December 21

Carthage Teada, from Ireland, Irish Christmas. Téada, one of Irish music's leading exponents on the international world music stage, continues to be driven by a fascination with the timeless, expressive force of traditional tunes inherited from previous generations of musicians. This show will mark the end of their No. American Christmas tour. Skye Theatre. Presented by New England Celtic Arts. 7 p.m. $10 Info 800-894-4300 or www.necelticarts.com

Portland Vance Gilbert. One Longfellow Square, State & Congress Streets. $15 adv/$18 door 8 pm. Info: (207)761-1757 or www.onelongfellowsquare.com.

Portland International Folk Dance.. 7 - 9ish pm. Portland New Church (formerly Swedenborgian), 302 Stevens Ave. (between Brighton Ave and Woodford St.) Learn dances from the Balkans, Israel, France, Greece, and around the world. Dances will be taught 7 - 8 pm, followed by requests. $5, (children $3). Beginners welcome. Info: 856-6415, kcarroll2@gmail.com.

Waterville Sacred Harp Singing. First Baptist Church, 1 Park St. The shapenote singing is primarily from the The Sacred Harp which consists of hymns, fuging tunes, anthems, and other songs in a style rooted in Colonial New England. Books are available for loan or purchase. 2-5 p.m. The singing is a free, participatory event, not a performance. Info: 873-4134 or email Watervillesingings(at)mainesacredharp.org.