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Civil War archives available online

AUGUSTA — The stories of Maine people, the events, and issues of the Civil War are now available online.

The stories begin with the results in the federal election of 1860, when all of the state’s electoral votes were won by Abraham Lincoln and his vice presidential running mate, Maine’s Hannibal Hamlin.

The narratives at maine.gov/sos/arc/sesquicent/civilwarwk.shtml, address a wide range of events and issues.

he stories each contain a Maine-based person, the location for which that person is known, an event or issue, and a follow-up question.

The presentations online contain illustrations, primary source document transcripts, and accessible images of those documents.

More than 25 contributors, including student interns, volunteers from the public, and staff, have helped bring the project to fruition.

Christmas begins Saturday in Bath

BATH — Door-buster sales are about the only things to beat the city of Bath to the punch when it comes to celebrating Christmas.

The city launches a month of activities — the annual Old Fashioned Christmas in Bath celebration — Saturday with its children’s tree lighting, Jingle Bell Walk and visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

According to an announcement by downtown organization Main Street Bath, the festivities begin in the Patten Free Library children’s room from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday with storytelling and ornament-making to decorate the nearby Children’s Tree.

Santa Claus, the red elf himself, arrives at 3 p.m. to light the Children’s Tree for the holidays. The tree lighting, which takes place at the gazebo in City Park near the library, is followed by the distribution of bells to those in attendance.

Santa and his followers will then start to work off some of the big Thanksgiving meal by heading on the hearty annual Jingle Bell Walk up Front Street to Bath City Hall. There, they’ll enjoy cookies and punch, and each child will get a chance to visit personally with the Clauses.

All of the activities are free and the public is invited to attend.

“This annual event is a wonderful coming together of our community,” said Jennifer Geiger of Main Street Bath, which organizes the event, in a statement. “The library is extending its Saturday hours to take part, the children’s tree is donated by Jorgensen Landscaping, the ornament making materials were donated by local businesses and all the cookies are baked by volunteers. And the children bring their belief in Santa Claus to make it a truly magical afternoon.”

Auditions set

BATH — Auditions for “Almost, Maine,” produced by Studio Theatre of Bath, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Curtis Room of the Chocolate Church on Washington Street.

A midwinter’s night dream, “Almost, Maine” is a story of love lost, found and confounded. Set in the fictional town of Almost, the residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. The show opens Feb. 11 and runs two weekends.

“Almost, Maine” is written by John Cariani will be directed by Studio Theatre of Bath president Thomas Watson. The director is looking for male and female actors in the 20-40 age range.

Biddeford theater opens ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 3

BIDDEFORD — Biddeford City Theater will perform Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” by Mike Ockrent, Lynn Ahrens and Alan Menken, running Dec. 3-19.

Curtain is at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets are priced at $15, but special prices for families are available by calling the box office at 282-0849. Tickets are also available online at www.citytheater.org.

The musical tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge who believes “…Every idiot who goes about with Merry Christmas on his lips should be boiled in his own pudding. And buried with a stake of holly through his heart” until he receives visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

University of New England students enrolled in a theater production class will join the staff and work on the production from casting through the final performance. Taught by Linda Sturdivant, who is directing the musical, the class will perform tasks including building the set, working on lighting and sound, creating costumes and publicizing the event.

Joining Bob Gauthier as Ebenezer Scrooge is Justin Smith-Hoopes playing Tiny Tim and Tad Williams playing Bob Cratchit. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future will be played by Calvin Moisen, Michael Lynch and Katie Getz.

The character of Marley will be played by Travis Grant.

Boothbay Railway Village brings in Xmas

BOOTHBAY — Santa and more will be happening at the Boothbay Railway Village on Saturday, Nov. 27, when admission will be free.

Starting at 5 p.m., steam train rides offering heated coaches will carry passengers through the village. At 6:30 p.m. carolers from the Boothbay Baptist Church will be performing in the town hall in anticipation of the arrival of Santa. During this time there will be free hot chocolate and cookies.

Santa is due to arrive onboard a Boothbay fire truck at 7 p.m. There also will be steam train ride from 7:15-8 p.m.

Boothbay Railway Village is located on Route 27.

Wild Flower Society holds wetlands class

BOOTHBAY — The New England Wild Flower Society will hold a class in Wetlands Species ID from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Instructor Lauren Stockwell will impart knowledge and skills for recognizing wetland trees and shrubs in winter. The morning session is spent indoors learning key identification features. After lunch, participants go out to see the plants in their habitats and determine wetland boundaries. Some familiarity with common wetland plants and taxonomy is helpful.

The cost is $55 and pre-registration is necessary. Call 508-877-7630, ext. 3303.

Author signs, reads from children’s book

BRUNSWICK — Readings and book signings for “Maney the Sneezing Moose” by Roland Wallace are scheduled for Nov. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Borders Books, 147 Bath Road, Cooks Corner, Brunswick and Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room at Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath.

Maney is prone to sneezing. The problem is, he lives in the Maine woods along the shores of Moosehead Lake and is allergic to ragweed, among other things. New friends stick with him through his quest to stop sneezing, and eventually they figure out how to help him.

Author Roland Wallace is a Bath resident and woodworker by trade. Illustrator Glenn Chadbourne of Newcastle has worked with many Maine authors, including Stephen King.

Silent auction aids downtown group

BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association holds a Silent Auction Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St.

The Silent Auction will showcase goods and services from Brunswick area businesses as well as other gifts for the upcoming holidays. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served with Celtic music playing throughout the evening. Admission is free.

Benefit aids fund

BRUNSWICK — Ron Carroll and Friends will appear in a benefit concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 in Crooker Theater at Brunswick High School.

The performance benefits the Mid Coast Youth Theater Scholarship Fund.

The cast will sing songs from the 1950s such as “The Tennessee Waltz,” “Goodnight Irene,” “Old Cape Cod,” “Around the World in 80 Days,” “Three Coins in the Fountain,” and more.

Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased at Hannafords and Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick. Tickets at the door are $12.

Duffas examine story of Buckfield

BUCKFIELD — The Oddfellow Theater will present “Buckfield ... Who Knew? An Evening with the Duffas” on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $14 adults, $12 for senior citizens and $8 for ages 12 and younger.

Maynard and Wilbur Duffa (aka Mike Miclon and Fritz Grobe), the co-presidents of the Buckfield Department of Tourism, have planned a special night to celebrate the town of Buckfield at the Oddfellow Theater. The Duffas will be welcoming special guests and dignitaries to help extol the rich and exciting history of the town.

Lined up so far are the Ale House String Band, Junk Band King Rick Adam, Cirque du Soleil performer Steven Ragatz, vaudevillians Brent and Maya McCoy, trapeze artists Casey Turner and Aaron Dewitt and more surprises.

Canadian Brass performs

FREEPORT — L.L. Bean will host three performances by Canadian Brass on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Discovery Park, adjacent to the flagship store on Main Street.

The Canadian Brass is one of the world’s most popular brass ensembles.

Their repertoire includes standards such as the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters, classical compositions, Dixieland, Latin, jazz, big band, holiday favorites, and a variety of original arrangements created especially for them.

L.L. Bean’s Northern Lights celebration continues throughout Thanksgiving weekend.

The Don Campbell Trio will perform on Friday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. in the Hunting and Fishing Store where visitors can sign up for a chance to win a combination Maine Hunting and Fishing License for the 2011 season.

A holiday-themed enchanted forest and whimsical playhouses by Kids Crooked Houses add a festive touch to L.L. Bean’s Discovery Park including a Christmas tree and light sculptures designed by Pandora Lacasse.

Old-fashioned horse and carriage rides top off the weekend.

All events are open to the public and free.

Poets featured at potluck supper

NEWCASTLE — Poets David Moreau and Claire Hersom will be featured at Potluck and Poetry on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Second Congregational Church.

Potluck and Poetry, an annual celebration of Calliope, muse of poetry, presented by CONA (Citizens Offering New Alternatives) begins with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by poetry at 7 p.m.

After readings by the two poets, there will be an open mike for participants to read a poem, original or from a favorite poet.

Hersom is a freelance writer, poet, book reviewer and essayist.

“If You’re Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hand,” David Moreau’s full-length collection of poems about his 30 years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities was published in 2008 by Inclusion Press.

The event is free, though donations are appreciated.

‘Holiday Bizarre’ starts

PORTLAND — Portland-based alternative rock radio station WCYY 94.3 FM is returning to the State Theatre with its annual seasonal concert series, the “Holiday Bizarre.”

The first show in the series is tonight, as the bands Sick Puppies, Terrible Things and Space versus Speed take the stage. Doors to the show open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert to start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought for $18 on the day of the show.

Australian rockers Sick Puppies reportedly rose to prominence four years ago when a video for their song “All the Same” was uploaded to the Internet in support of the Free Hugs Campaign, in which individuals offer hugs to strangers in public places.

Saturday brings Night No. 2 of the “Bizarre” and the bands State Radio and Sidecar Radio. The doors open for the Saturday show at 7 p.m., with the acts taking the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $21 in advance and $23 the day of the show.

State Radio is a Boston-based band led by singer-songwriter Chad Urmston, a former member of the popular New England band Dispatch. Sidecar Radio is a Portland band which describes itself as a “six-legged bombastic juggernaut of rock, armed with dynamic grooves in each holster, and hook laden melodies strapped across the chest.”

Tickets for both shows can be purchased at www.statetheatreportland.com or at 800-745-3000, or in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center box office with no service fee.

‘Markathon’ — Radio station WCYY 94.3 will have its third annual “Markathon” to benefit The Center for Grieving Children beginning at noon on Monday, Nov. 29, when the station will turn its format upside down for the good of the Center for Grieving Children.

“Markathon” has been a successful on air benefit carried out by Mark Curdo, a disc jockey for WCYY. During his broadcast, listeners can request anything they want in compliance with FCC guidelines and Curdo will play it for a donation to the Center for Grieving Children based in Portland.

Last year, Curdo was on the air for more than 100 straight hours and raised $25,000 in four-and-a-half days.

Singing ‘Joyous Sounds’

PORTLAND — The University of Maine Chamber Singers present “Joyous Sounds for a Festive Season” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 156 High St.

The ensemble, conducted by University of Southern Maine music professor Robert Russell, will perform a cappella music from Renaissance to modern including Allegri’s “Miserere mei Deus,” Mendelssohn’s “Herr, sei gn” and Holst’s “Nunc dimittis.”

Following intermission the singers will perform seasonal music and the premiere of Jesse Wakeman’s “O magnum mysterium.” Wakeman is a junior in the music education curriculum at USM.

Admission is $9, which will help defray costs for the Chamber Singers’ fifth tour of Europe.

The singers’ most recent CD, “Volare,” was released in September.

Student ensembles — The University of Southern Maine School of Music presents three student ensembles in concert during one December weekend.

The USM Jazz Ensemble perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2; a USM Student Composers Showcase is scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 4; and a USM Opera Workshop takes place at 2 p.m. Dec. 5.

All concerts take place in Corthell Concert Hall on the USM Gorham campus.

The USM Jazz Ensemble will perform a big band concert on Thursday directed by Chris Oberholtzer. The traditional and modern program includes Thad Jones’s “Groove Merchant,” “Bluephoria” by Bob Florence, and Doug Bristol’s “The North Rim.”

The Birth of Cool Combo, also under the direction of Oberholtzer, will open for the Jazz Ensemble with selections from Miles Davis’ “Birth of Cool/”

Tickets cost $6 general admission, and $3 students and senior citizens, and can be purchased by calling 780-5555.

USM student composers will perform original works in the composers showcase, featuring innovative, original pieces in contemporary and classical musical styles. The students are directed by faculty member Daniel Sonenberg. The program starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday in Corthell Concert Hall and is free.

The Composers Ensemble consists of composer-performers, and performers, who create a full concert of new work within one semester. This year, instruments include flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, horns, trumpets, tuba, violin, viola, bass, piano, and percussion.

The USM School of Music will present an afternoon of opera on Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. when opera students expand their repertoire with a selection of scenes directed by faculty member Ellen Chickering.

This year’s fully staged scenes are taken from popular operas including Mozart’s “The Marriage of Fiagro,” and “Cosi fan tutte,” and Donizetti’s “Don pasquale” and “The Elixir of Love.”

Tickets cost $6 general admission, $3 students and senior citizens, and can be be bought by calling 780-5555.

J. Cole, more come to Port City Music Hall

PORTLAND — J. Cole will perform at Port City Music Hall at 504 Congress St., on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

The performance starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available online at www.portcitymusichall.com and at all Bull Moose Music locations.

The 24-year old North Carolina native J. Cole is the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s new Roc Nation label. The success of his first single “Who Dat?” lead to a 2010 BET’s Rising Icon award.

On Friday, Dec. 3, The Wood Brothers take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Oliver and Chris Wood perform music with a rootsy feel that blends blues, folk, and rock music in a guitar bass duo. The Wood Brothers latest album “Up Above My Head” was released in 2009.

Big Gigantic with Dreamosaic comes to Port City Music Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Big Gigantic consists of saxophonist and producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken. Conceived in 2008, the duo found their niche and created a name for themselves in the electronic music scene.

Their sophomore album, “A Place Behind the Moon,” was released in September 2010.

Bill Kreutzmann and the 7 Walkers, featuring Papa Mali and George Porter Jr., appear at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door.

Legendary drummer and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, Bill Kreutzmann, together with funky bluesman and voodoo electronic pioneer Papa Mali have formed 7 Walkers, which also features bassist George Porter Jr.

7 Walkers recently spent time at an Austin, Texas, studio, recording an album to be released later this year. In addition to new Robert Hunter originals that were co-written with the band, the new album offers up favorites from the Grateful Dead repertoire, Papa Mali originals, and some New Orleans and Southern songbook interpretations.

The English Beat will appear on Friday, Dec. 17. The music starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Dave Wakeling and The English Beat fuse soul, reggae, pop and punk into a highly danceable sound, and were one of the most popular and influential bands of the British ska movement.

New Year’s Eve with Rustic Overtones and Gypsy Tailwind takes place on Friday, Dec. 31 beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 at the door. The party will continue past until 2 a.m.

One of the most successful bands to come out of Portland, Rustic Overtones consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Gutter, drummer Tony McNaboe, trombonist Dave Noyes, baritone saxophonist Jason Ward, bassist Jon Roods, alto saxophonist Ryan Zoidis, and Nigel Hall on keyboards and piano. They just released their fifth full length LP “The New Way Out.”

Made up of some of Portland’s most talented session musicians, Gypsy Tailwind is a popular Portland band. Following the release of “The Halo Sessions,” Gypsy Tailwind’s appearance at the Baystock Music Festival opening for rock legend John Fogerty cemented the band’s live reputation. Touching on an array of genres, Gypsy Tailwind’s style remains rooted firmly within Americana and roots traditions, flickering between folk, rock, and alt-country.

Childsplay performs music from album

PORTLAND — Childsplay will perform music from its new album, “Waiting for the Dawn,” on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Portland High School Auditorium, 248 Cumberland Ave.

Tickets are $17 and $22 and the show begins at 8 p.m. Call 874-8250.

Childsplay features some of the best fiddlers in the nation, from Boston Symphony violinists to all-Ireland fiddle champions to national fiddling champions.

Featured in the show are Ellen Gawler, Elsie Gawler and Lissa Schneckenburger.

Doomtree brings its music to Space venue

PORTLAND — Doomtree with P.O.S. and Dessa and with Sontiago will perform at Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., on Thursday, Nov. 28. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the music begins at 9:30. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door, and are available at Bull Moose Music locations and online at www.space538.org.

Concert slated with pianist, violinist

PORTLAND — A concert with Laura Kargul on piano and Ronald Lantz on violin takes place at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St. The concert is free.

The program includes the Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 by Johannes Brahms: “Vivace ma non troppo,” “Adagio” and “Allegro molto moderato.”

Lantz has performed and taught in more than 30 countries as a founding member of the Portland String Quartet. He has also performed with numerous symphony orchestras both as soloist and as principal player, and has served on the faculties of the University of New Hampshire, Bates College, the University of Southern Maine, Bowdoin College, and Colby College.

Kargul has appeared as a soloist and collaborative artist in concert halls and international music festivals across Europe and the United States, as well as in Canada and the West Indies. Since 1989 she has directed the keyboard studies program at the University of Southern Maine School of Music.

Shopping train runs

ROCKLAND — The annual shopping train to Rockland aboard Maine Eastern Railroad is scheduled to run on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, on Nov. 27.

The shopping train precedes the annual Jingle Bell Express in Rockland; the Bath Candy Cane Trains; and the Coats and Toys for Kids Train with Togus the Cat in December.

Rockland is known for its growing list of holiday attractions, which includes the largest Lobster Trap Christmas Tree in The World. Overlooking Rockland Harbor, the tree is built from approximately 200 standard-size wire mesh lobster traps. In addition, the seaside community located on the western shore of Penobscot Bay will have its historic downtown waterfront business district decked out in Christmas décor.

Among other things shopping train travelers will find upon arrival at the restored historic downtown Rockland passenger depot in time for an early lunch, is the Trackside Station restaurant. There will also be free trolley rides from downtown, which will include round trips to the Samoset Resort in Rockport, where the annual Festival of Lights Craft and Gift Market will be going on till 3 p.m.

Santa will be in his workshop for the kids from noon to 3 p.m., and the Farnsworth Art Museum will feature its annual Share the Wonder Holiday Celebration.

Beginning at 1 p.m., there will be an Eat, Drink & Be Merry event, providing participants with a taste of special treats at many of the downtown restaurants. Free horse drawn carriage rides will provide a break from the holiday hustle and bustle from 12-4 p.m.

The Nov. 27 shopping train to Rockland will depart from Maine Street Station in Brunswick at 9 a.m., from the Bath train station at 9:20 a.m., and from the Wiscasset public boat landing at 9:50 a.m. Passengers arriving in Rockland at 11 a.m. will depart Rockland at 4:10 p.m. to complete their round trip journey.

Due to expected demand, reservations are advised. To make reservations for the shopping train, call 596-6725.

Farnsworth Museum schedules numerous fun holiday activities

ROCKLAND — In conjunction with Rockland’s Festival of Lights, on Saturday, Nov. 27 the Farnsworth Art Museum will present its sixth annual Share the Wonder holiday celebration.

It features events and activities for children and families throughout the campus. The Share the Wonder celebration will have events such as live music, holiday films and family programming extended throughout December.

On Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., special children’s activities will include horse drawn carriage rides, holiday cookie decorating and creating paper chains. There will be live music provided by Breakers Jazz, gifts for children and adults, and for the fourth year in a row, participants will be able to view a puppet show by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, a small puppetry troupe based in Bar Harbor. Puppet shows will begin at 10:15 a.m. and run on the half hour with the last show at 12:45 p.m.

Paolina’s Way of Camden will provide food stations featuring hot cocoa and gelato floats, fried apple zeppole, pizza and more. Each participating child will receive a passport to be stamped at the activity locations. Children may then present the passports for a prize. The activities as well as museum admission will be free of charge for the entire day.

Though the Farnsworth’s traditional seasonal display at the Wyeth Center will once again include holiday art and artifacts built around a magnificent model train set, this year’s Share the Wonder display will also include special designer trees donated for the celebration by Debbie Chatfield of Chatfield Design, Leslie Curtis of Leslie Curtis Designs, Lisa Farley of Hoboken Gardens, Megan Van der Kieft of Margo Moore Interiors and Gifts, and Tori Yattaw of Uptown Studios.

The model train installation in the Wyeth Center features two trains traveling through a terrain of familiar landmarks from the Mid-coast area. The handsome Lehmann LGB model train and accompanying scenery of Rockland and Camden was a gift from Charles and Julie Cawley in 2004.

During December, Share the Wonder events and programming at the Farnsworth Museum will include:

Saturday, Dec. 4, 10-11:30 a.m. Gingerbread house decorating with pastry chef Steve Watts, owner of Sweet Sensations in Rockport. Families will build and decorate their own house made from gingerbread. Materials supplied. Suggested donation of $5 per family. Reservations are required as space is limited.

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Book signing with Chris Van Dusen. In the museum library, local author Chris Van Dusen will talk about how he creates his illustrations for children’s books followed by a book signing of his new book “Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee.”

Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Holiday Film Favorites. In the museum auditorium, family holiday classics will be screened such as “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Popcorn and apple juice box provided for children. All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Reservations requested and encouraged as seating is limited.

Thursday, Dec. 9 from 4-5 p.m. The Camden Hills Regional High School Women’'s Choir and Chamber Singers will perform in the Wyeth Center.

Saturday, Dec.11 5-7 p.m. The jazz trio 14 Strings performs standards in the museum library.

Call 596-6457, ext. 143 or go online to farnsworthmuseum.org.

Community chorus gears up for Yuletide

SCARBOROUGH — The Portland Community Chorus will present its annual Yuletide Celebration concert on Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scarborough High School auditorium, 11 Municipal Drive.

Directed by Rob Westerberg, choral director at York High School, the concert will feature selections by John Rutter, Vaughan Williams and Donald Fraser as well as many traditional holiday favorites.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Blocks of 10 tickets are available for $100 (paid in advance). Tickets can be purchased at Starbird Music, 525 Forest Ave., Portland.

Play focuses on life of Eastern European Jews

WESTBROOK — Acorn Productions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and developing the performing arts in Southern Maine, begins a new holiday tradition for the Jewish community in Southern Maine with a production of “The World of Sholom Aleichem,” by Arnold Perl, which will be performed from Dec. 2-19.

The play is directed by veteran actor Harlan Baker, and features a cast of local actors, including members of the Acorn Shakespeare Ensemble, students from the Acorn Acting Academy, and several guest artists.

The play is a collection of three short plays depicting life in Eastern Europe Jewish communities in the early part of the 20th century.

Performances take place Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Acorn Studio Theater, a small, black-box theater in the Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge St.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 students and senior citizens, and may be purchased by calling 854-0065 or going online to www.acorn-productions.org.
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