*** VERY SPECIAL EVENTS IN 2026 ***

An Open Mind: Fifty Years of Creative Experimentation with GORDON CARLISLE 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 2pm Pay What You Can (Suggested Donation $20) 
For more than fifty years, Award-Winning Visual Artist Gordon Carlisle has followed curiosity wherever it led, exploring an unusually broad range of creative paths. From earning a degree in Printmaking at the San Francisco Art Institute to working as a street portrait artist in Old Montreal, painting murals and public art throughout New England, and eventually becoming a theatre artist, each chapter has brought new challenges, discoveries, and possibilities. In this engaging and personal presentation, Gordon shares stories of successes, failures, and unexpected opportunities, exploring how experimentation, risk taking and learning from every experience can shape a creative life. More than a look back at an artistic career, An Open Mind is an invitation to embrace change, trust curiosity, and remain open to where the next creative adventure might lead.

“Picking Up Stones: an american jew wakes to a nightmare” 
Tues Oct 20 & Wed Oct 21 at 7pm. 
Reservations: (207) 747-5434. $25. 
Created and performed by Sandra Laub, “Picking Up Stones” is a plea to remember humanity…especially in the worst of times. This show stresses one simple fact: regardless of why people become divided—religion, politics, other staunch beliefs, socioeconomic status, and so on—the people on the other side of that divide are humans too. We cannot forget that, no matter what. Part history lesson, part personal experience, and part call to action—but all emotionally raw, bare, and vulnerable—“Picking Up Stones” centres around a proud Jewish-American woman as she comes to terms with her Jewish identity after the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, and with the Israeli government’s response. Without ignoring or discrediting generational trauma, fear, anger, and even how good revenge can feel, this play aims to model compassion, foster empathy, and demonstrate that we all lose when it comes to war.

A VERY ELVIS CHRISTMAS WITH JESSI MALLORY- A TRIBUTE TO THE KING
Tuesday, December 1 at 7pm
Kick off December with The King—and a whole lot of Christmas cheer! Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Jessi Mallory returns to our stage for a special holiday celebration featuring the songs that made Elvis’ Christmas music so beloved. From holiday classics to gospel favorites, rock ’n’ roll and a few festive surprises, Jessi brings the voice, charisma and heart of Elvis to a night guaranteed to get you into the spirit of the season. Christmas has never been so… all shook up!

"SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOW"
Saturday December 5, 730pm & Sunday December 6, 5pm
She’s a little bit jazzy and he’s a little bit legit; she’s a multi-MAC Award winner and he’s a Bistro Award winner; together Sue Matsuki and Edd Clark ring in the holiday season with Sue and Edd’s FABULOUS Christmas Show. Award-winning Music Director Paul Stephan has created arrangements that make the show a celebration of the wonderful music of the Christmas and a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season.

A VERY IDA CHRISTMAS
December 5 - 12 - 19 at 11am
Celebrate the holidays with Maine’s favorite funny lady every Saturday morning in December! Award-winning humorist Susan Poulin returns as the one and only Ida LeClair in A VERY IDA CHRISTMAS, a wickedly funny celebration of everything we love about the holidays. Filled with Ida’s hilarious observations, unmistakable Maine charm and plenty of Christmas spirit, it’s the perfect escape from the holiday hustle and bustle. Come for the laughs, stay for the cheer—and celebrate Christmas, Ida-style!

TWO UKULELE LADIES CHRISTMAS CONCERT: HEALING THROUGH MUSIC
Saturday, December 12 at 7:30pm
This holiday season, Two Ukulele Ladies: Healing Through Music returns with a joyful Christmas celebration of music, friendship and the gift of second chances. Join Amy Stacey Curtis and Eliza Ruth Watson for a special concert filled with holiday favorites, beloved songs and a few surprises—all wrapped up in their knockout vocals and the little instrument that helped bring them back to life. Two incredible survivors, two ukuleles and one heartwarming reminder that sometimes music really is the greatest gift of all.

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
Sunday, December 13 at 11am, Monday, December 14 at 7pm
Join actors Claudia Hughes and Geep Amara for this holiday tradition at the Footlights Theatre. A beautiful experience of 2 treasured Christmas stories (by Dylan Thomas and Truman Capote) that will delight young and young at heart.

ANNI CLARK’S HOLIDAY CONCERT
Monday, December 21 at 7pm
Celebrate the season with the warmth, wit and wonderful music of Maine singer-songwriter Anni Clark. Blending beloved holiday favorites with original songs, Anni brings her unmistakable warmth and heartfelt style to a Christmas concert that feels like a gathering of old friends. With special guest artist Eliza Ruth Watson, it’s an evening filled with music, memories and holiday cheer. Like a warm hug on a cold winter’s night, Anni Clark’s music is truly a present that keeps on giving!