Long before there was Small Business Saturday, business owners got together and created Kennebunkport Prelude. The idea was to start a Christmas festival. That was back in 1982. Fast forward to today, and Kennebunkport Prelude is also Kennebunk Prelude as this holiday festival spans both … [Read more...] about Enjoying Kennebunkport Prelude
Experience Tuba Christmas in Maine
Years ago, my mother and I would time our December birthday celebrations so we could experience the annual Tuba Christmas concert at Rockefeller Center in New York City. In fact, the very first Tuba Christmas concert happened in that very place — on New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink — on … [Read more...] about Experience Tuba Christmas in Maine
Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup
I know that each year we look forward to the day when we can get a free, reusable cup from Starbucks. Well, for 2024, that day is Thursday, November 14th. Here's the deal. How to Get a Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup Purchase any size handcrafted holiday beverage — whether hot, iced or … [Read more...] about Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup
How to See Santa at the Maine Mall: Pictures with Kids and Dogs
Last year, we took our dogs to see Santa at the Maine Mall and take pictures together. This is a recap of that experience and, good news, Santa is coming back to the Maine Mall. Santa was a real dog lover and so was the staff. Treats for everyone! Speaking of treats, this article includes a … [Read more...] about How to See Santa at the Maine Mall: Pictures with Kids and Dogs
Where to See The Nutcracker Performances in Southern Maine
Mainers, like so many Americans, enjoy attending performances of the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the holiday season. Southern Maine, particularly the greater Portland area, offers plenty of opportunities to experience this classic. For those in far south of Southern Maine, they may also want to … [Read more...] about Where to See The Nutcracker Performances in Southern Maine
The Rep, the Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Seacoast Repertory Theatre is a nonprofit, professional regional theatre in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Its mission is enriching the culture of the community through the shared experience of live theatre. It is a bold innovator on the American theatre scene, with award-winning art … [Read more...] about The Rep, the Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Sanford Performing Arts Center SPAC
Sanford Performing Arts Center (SPAC)n is home to live music, theater, dance, comedy and more. In addition to school performances and lectures, SPAC also presents a season of regional and national touring performances. The SPAC is also available to rent for presentations by outside groups. The … [Read more...] about Sanford Performing Arts Center SPAC
The Star Theatre
The STAR Theatre at the Kittery Community Center offers a unique venue for live theatre, performance events, lectures, trainings, workshops and movies. There, you can enjoy everything from plays to dance recitals to movie screenings. The Star Theatre at the Kittery Community Center As … [Read more...] about The Star Theatre
Westbrook Performing Arts Center
The Westbrook Performing Arts Center is a state of the art, 1,000 seat theater just minutes from downtown Portland, Maine. Funded entirely by the citizens and businesses of Westbrook, the Performing Arts Center presents a variety of different events including: music, dance theater, comedy, movies, … [Read more...] about Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine
In my opinion, everyone should see at least one show at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. And don't let the word "auditorium" in its name fool you into thinking it's not worth seeing something in the space. This is a 1,900-seat theater in the heart of Portland. We saw the "Magic of … [Read more...] about Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine
What to Do with Pumpkins After Halloween
We never stopped to think about what to do with pumpkins after Halloween until one year we stumbled on something brilliant. At that time we had a yard waste compost at our home. After carving our Halloween pumpkins with our daughters, we tossed the pumpkin guts in that compost. Throughout fall we … [Read more...] about What to Do with Pumpkins After Halloween
Maine Maple Fall Fest: Where to Go and What to Do
If you loved all the goodies and sugar house visits during Maine Maple Weekend, then you're going to love Maine Maple Fall Fest. In fact, when we covered Maine Maple Weekend earlier this year, we noted which of the farms, sugar shacks and other places would also be part of this fall … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Fall Fest: Where to Go and What to Do