Christmas at Woodlawn to include tours and tree displays
ELLSWORTH — The Woodlawn Museum is hosting Christmas at Woodlawn 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1-23 at 19 Black House Drive. Tour the Black House and see the festive decorations while hearing a special audio tour presentation on the history of Christmas at Woodlawn and in New England. This season, nearly 40 area businesses will be displaying decorated trees. $5 for adults, $1 for children. For more information, visit woodlawnmuseum.org.
Winter Solstice Celebration at Bald Mountain
ORLAND — Bald Mountain Community Center is holding its Winter Solstice Celebration from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 at 1287 Bald Mountain Road. Includes music, feasting and a bonfire. Join friends and neighbors for the fun. Please bring a dish to share for the potluck dinner.
Live Theatre: ‘A Christmas Carol’ musical
ELLSWORTH — The Grand is excited to present a musical adaptation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and Dec. 21-22, and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 22 at 165 Main Street. Tickets are reserved and are $20 for adults and seniors, $18 for Grand members and $10 for students (17 & under). Sponsored by Seaboard Federal Credit Union, this brings to life onstage your favorite characters from the classic holiday story true to the classic story with some twists. All played by local actors in a professional production directed by Grand executive director Nick Turner. For more information, call the box office at 207-667-9500, visit www.grandonline.org or follow The Grand on Facebook.
Verse Unleashed! Poetry Slam at Bar Harbor library
BAR HARBOR — Jesup Memorial Library will host its next Verse Unleashed! Poetry Slam at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at 34 Mount Desert St. Share your poetry or a piece that inspires you, whether it’s a haiku, free verse or sonnet. Unlike traditional slams, the Jesup’s poetry slam is all about community and camaraderie not competition. Bring your friends or family and share your poetry in a supportive atmosphere. For more information, contact the Jesup at 207-288-4245 or mrice@jesuplibrary.org.
Winter Solstice Hike with Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust
BUCKSPORT — The Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust will be holding a Winter Solstice Walk from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the North Gate, Bald Mountain Road. After participants meet, they will hike/ski/snowshoe about 1.3 miles into the Great Meadow. Enthusiastic hikers can head up Flying Moose Mountain from there (another 1.2 miles). Immediately afterward there is the option for food, fire and music (starting at 6 p.m.) at the Winter Solstice Celebration at the Bald Mountain Community Center which is just down the road from the North Gate. For more information, contact Jennifer at jenniferr@greatpondtrust.org.