December
Through Dec. 21
Portland Symphony Orchestra presents “The Magic of Christmas” at in Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, Portland. Ticket prices range from $11 to $49. Call 842-0800 for times.
Through Dec. 24
Portland Stage Company presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens at 25A Forest Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for children, with student discounts available. Call 775-0465 for times.
Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20
Guster performs two nights with special guest Howie Day at the State Theater, 609 Congress Street. Tickets are $20. Call 780-8265 for more information.
Monday, Dec. 22
Jazz tenor saxophonist Bill McHenry performs with his quartet at SPACE, 538 Congress Street, Portland. The show begins at 8 p.m. call 828-5600 for information.
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Ray Cornils, the municipal organist for the City of Portland, plays Christmas music on the historic Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, housed in Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, since 1912. His performance begins at 7:30 p.m. A $15 donation is suggested. Call 842-0800 for information.
Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28
The Maine Hysterical Society Comedy Variety Show, starring Randy Judkins, Steve Underwood and Barney Martin takes place at the St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Call 885-5883 for reservations and information.
New Year’s Eve
Burlington, Vermont band Strangefolk play at the State Theater, 609 Congress Street. Tickets are $20. Call 780-8265 for more information.
January
Jan. 8 through 14
Two Lights Theatre Ensemble presents “Dreams of Elysia,” a play about a woman trying to break a cycle of domestic violence, written and directed by Sean Demers, at the St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. Tickets are $6 for students, $8 for seniors and $12 for the general public. Call 839-9819 for times.