The Portland Daily Sun, Saturday, December 11, 2010

Making lists, checking them twice

Getting organized starts with what we love — like music

Winterized bathroom part of improvement budget

See Bob Higgins on page 4

See Mark Curdo’s music column on page 4

See the story in Real Estate, page 6

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On Dec. 10, 2005, volunteer relief worker Meg Perry, 26, from Portland, was killed in a bus accident in New Orleans. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Meg Perry, five years later Activist’s legacy still helping keep justice-seekers centered

BY CURTIS ROBINSON THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

In most ways, Friday was just another day at 644 Congress Street.

Starring Susan Poulin

Up in the loft, a woman and her daughter were seeking help with a mortgage foreclosure battle, being assisted by volunteers who had just come back from a chilly two-hour street protest promoting Human Rights Day. Downstairs, a visitor from

Boston perused the lending library – lots of Ralph Nader, some Jung, Che for Beginners.

On the bulletin board, the Take Back The Tap group announced a ban on commercially bottled water in the facility.

But it was actually a red-letter day for the Meg Perry Center.

Five years go to the day, December 10, 2005, Megan “Meg” Blythe Perry, 26, died

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when her beloved “Freda Bus” — a converted school bus turned mobile community center — flipped over and crashed on a New Orleans freeway.

In announcing her death, the United Peace Relief group included obituary information: She was born in Würzburg, Germany, Nov. 24, 1979, the daughter of Robin C. and Rosalie A. Perry, a family stationed see MEG PERRY page 3

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‘GOLF: The Musical’ tees offBroadway NEW YORK (AP) — As anyone who’s played or observed the game of golf knows, it’s a very serious sport with an equally silly side to it. Michael Roberts has mined the frustrations of golf addicts to create a funny, good-natured comedy revue titled “GOLF: The Musical,” that has returned to off-Broadway for another round. More precisely, it opened underneath Broadway on Monday night, in a cheery revival downstairs on 46th Street at the Midtown Theatre.

Tom Gamblin, Lyn Philistine, Brian Runbeck and Christopher Sutton are a vocally and comedically gifted foursome of golfers, handling various roles in nineteen vignettes about the popular pastime. Appropriately, the nightclub-style venue also serves as a veritable “nineteenth hole,” that time-honored, post-game spot for a friendly drink.

The cast harmonizes quite nicely together on Roberts’ catchy songs. The amusing opening number answers the question, “Why do a musical about golf?” and the satire takes off from there.

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At Obama’s side, Bill Clinton backs tax deal WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Clinton implored Democrats to back the tax-cut deal that President Barack Obama negotiated with Republicans as the former president made a surprise appearance with Obama in the White House briefing room Friday — and later took over the podium.

“I don’t believe there is a better deal out there,” Clinton told reporters who’d been summoned at a moment’s notice to see the former chief executive back the current one. Clinton and Obama had just finished a private meeting in the Oval Office.

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“Both sides are going to have to eat some things they don’t like,” Clinton told reporters about the tax deal. “We don’t want to slip back into a recession. We’ve got to keep this thing going and accelerate its pace. I think this is the best available option.”

Several of the largest recipients of Friday’s funding release were New York with $69 million, Illinois with $34 million and California with $29.6 million. In New England, Massachusetts received $25 million, Maine $7.2 million, New Hampshire $4.9 million and Vermont $3.3 million.

Elizabeth Smart says she is thrilled after guilty verdict SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Elizabeth Smart waited more than eight years for the word she heard Friday.

“Guilty,” the court clerk said, after a federal jury deliberated five hours to convict street preacher Brian David Mitchell of snatching Smart from her bed, at knifepoint in the dead of night, and having sex with her while he held her captive for nine months.

Smart smiled as the verdict was read, while a bedraggled, bearded Mitchell sat at the defense table, singing hymns with his hands before his chest, as if in prayer.

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Local Sprouts can trace its roots back to Meg Perry MEG PERRY from page one

Coming together on Congress

Coming together in New Orleans

Sudanese activist El-Fadel Arbab works in the Meg Perry Center, headquarters for Fur Cultural Revival.

A variety of groups use the community center. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Meg Perry Center is a place for people to gather.

He recalls first meeting his future friend and inviting her to attend a “work party” the next day. “She was the only one who showed up,” says Fertig.

“I don’t think she’d expect a center to be named after her,” said Fertig, who today is one of the owners of the Local Spouts food group, which opened a cafe by the same name about six months ago.

Local Sprouts is actually another effort with roots back to Perry and the Freda bus, especially its food donation programs. It bills its efforts as “... a culinary and cultural organization that focuses on cooking local food to connect people to share food, mutual support, knowledge and develop local self-reliance.”

Fertig, looking around the cafe Friday, reckoned that his friend would approve.

“Meg was really playful,” he recalled.

“She would love the colors and creativity here. ... She was just an amazing person who people would always say made them feel welcomed.”

Peter Hazen, working behind the counter at Local Spouts this week, was among the dozen or so people aboard the Freda bus when it flipped in New Orleans.

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Hazen says she was up front, next to the driver and the bus door. Some people think she grabbed the wheel in time to prevent the bus from running off the overpass, which Hazen figures “would have been the end of us all.”

He remembers meeting his future

As with friends here, Perry’s story lives on in New Orleans, where another social center that carries her name opened in May. The Common Cause organization opened its Meg Perry Center for Environmental Peace in Algiers, the community just across the Mississippi River from metro New Orleans.

In a Times-Picayune newspaper story, center organizers described the facility as “... a spacious old home with high ceilings, wood floors, and shaded back yard, will host voter registrations, meeting space for community groups, lobbying and political action programs, recycling programs, wetland restoration activities, job placement assistance and rehabilitation for formerly incarcerated people.” see CENTER page 7

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But it would be a couple of years after her death before the space that would bear her name started really coming together, and organizers said “why not name it after somebody who inspires us?” recalls Jonah Fertig, who was involved in launching the space.

“So we said ‘Meg.’” The roots of the center, at least partially, extend back into another public space project Fertig and Perry worked on called the “People’s Free Space” on Cumberland Avenue. When that space changed ownership, the search was on for new digs.

Working with others, like the Peace Action Maine organization, the Free Space alumni became part of creating the Meg Perry Center. In about three years of activity, the Center has become a hub of progressive activism in the city. From water rights to war protests and from student organizations to Sudanese issues, the de facto HQ is 644 Congress.

Fertig smiles at the idea that the

girlfriend at Vasser, where he was a freshman and she a senior, where they were in a play together.

“We did a lot of drama and techie stuff together, fell in love, the usual,” he said.

He remembers getting her call to come and help while he was working at Starbucks, his tone of voice implying that a budding barista career didn’t compare to heading to the Big Easy to help out Katrina victims aboard the Freda Bus. She is believed to be the only volunteer to die in the relief effort.

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overseas with the U.S. Army. She graduated in the top 10 of her 1998 Brunswick H.S. class and attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where she graduated with honors in 2002.

“At the time of her death,” said the group, “Megan was working with multiple grassroots organizations in the gulf area to aid in the hurricane relief and rebuilding efforts in that region.

Megan was a resident of Portland, Maine where she was an active and vocal participant in the humanitarian organization, People’s Free Space.

She was passionate about social justice, sustainable energy, organic agriculture, and protection of the earth’s resources and environment.”

Portland’s Meg Perry Center here is only one of several namesake institutions. In Louisiana, several facilities carry her name, including a gardenpark in New Orleans, a new social center in Algiers and even a bioresearch program. Here in Portland, the city council declared Dec. 20, 2005 a day of remembrance for Perry.

Now, five years after her death, Meg Perry continues to inspire organization.

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Getting organized starts with what we love – like music I would like to be more organized. That’s always my plan.

I’m striving every day for a cleaner home. Maybe also a car that’s not so cluttered with stuff I forget to bring inside.

Ironing, I’d like it not to be piled up higher than an NBA center. In my head and my heart, I want these things. I want some proper organization of the “things” in my life for more than a week.

You know what I mean; you get all fired up and do a massive ––––– once-over to clean your The Circle Push place and it’s all good ... for like a week. Then you slack off a bit and it goes back to a less than sparkling pad. I need to stop that from happening and clamp down for good.

I’d like very much to keep it together in the new year.

Mark Curdo

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Making lists, checking them twice Over the course of the week, it became obvious to me that Santa might not be the only fat man making a list, and checking it twice.

This weekend, I’ll be moving from, well, “where I’ve been” to “where I’ll be.”

Still keeping it local, though.

But I’ll be living way out on the bus-line for the first time in about 15 years, so getting back into the swing of living on the outskirts of town will take some getting used to.

There are hundreds of finicky little details that need to be worked out when moving. Where to find, borrow, or rent a truck.

Where to find a few stout wheezy minions to tote my crap down two flights of stairs, take a short ride, and tote it back up a few more.

Where is the best place to whore myself out for empty boxes.

Mark Twain once observed that “two moves equals one fire.”

Speaking as a person who has bounced around Portland for the last twenty plus years, that equates to about six major conflagrations in my life (including one actual fire).

First, there is the organizational disorder that plagues all moves. At first, you start out with tons of empty boxes, all suitably labeled with the prospective con-

Bob Higgins ––––– Daily Sun Columnist tents. After you are about halfway through packing, you suddenly realize that you need more boxes, or some sort of Star Trek transporter device.

Suddenly, when you are halfpacked, you find your plans tossed out the window. Gone is the careful labeling, and items are tossed all higgledy-piggledy into whatever box is available, leading to the final effect of never being able to find anything until the NEXT move.

Books, you are my nemesis.

After paring down and giving away, I’m down to four oversize boxes that might be in need of a fork truck to move. I tried to enlist the help of my nephew, but he claims to be working “all weekend.”

There is no way around it, stairs just suck when moving.

You’d thing going down with heavy items would be a lot easier, but aside from the gravity assist, some knucklehead has always left something on the stairs for

you to trip over. I believe that there is some phantom force in the universe regarding stairs and moving, some hidden gravitational anomaly that only shows up when you are moving the breakable stuff.

There are other issues as well. She who will not be named remains displeased at my move to the other side of town. Last month, the Daily Sun office moved from Munjoy Hill, so I had less reasons to stop by her place on the way home. The new offices are in the entire opposite direction. So is my new apartment, and over the week the grumbling about only seeing me on days without a “Y” in them got louder.

But here’s an even bigger problem: How do you move a cat, or more importantly, how do you move an OLD cat?

The one I have now is roughly 16 years old, and is still stressing from the last move. The week of packing has not been pleasant, with all the investigation of boxes and doing everything in her power to trip me up while I’m packing. There are two other cats at the new place, and although she’s been around others before, the new roommates are wary.

Apparently, there is some kind see HIGGINS page 5

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ABOVE: Mark Curdo caps off his Markathon on-air benefit last week. RIGHT: Maintaining a CD rack can test a person’s organizational skills. (FILE IMAGES)

So where do you put Tin Machine?

CURDO from page 4

In 2011, that’s my main goal!

(I mean let’s face it, the stopswearing thing isn’t ever gonna happen. So let’s just stop thinking about that nonsense and be real here, Mark.)

I’m not some slob, mind you, I just want to be better at keeping a nice place for a longer period of time. So: Why is it that my record and CD collection is in pristine, jaw-dropping alphabetical order and never out of whack?!

I came home this past weekend from doing the Markathon benefit on WCYY. Basically for those unaware, I was on the air straight for 102 hours raising money for the Center for Grieving Children. I slept on the floor at the radio station, not much, so I was away from my home for almost five days. (And thank you for everyone who participated.)

When I returned home, I had clothes from the on-air week, both clean and very, very dirty. Tons of stuff I acquired throughout the week from friends showering me with gifts and food treats. I also brought home over five cases of CD’s I brought in to use for music during Markathon.

As this past week moved along, I caught myself on Thursday night looking at my place. Plenty of ironing to be done, some mail to sort through, some unpacking still to do, but every single CD I brought back home was somehow already back in its proper place in my music wall, alphabetical and looking glorious!

What’s wrong with me? Run-

ning low on black socks ‘cause I haven’t finished laundry, but Aretha, Faith No More and Fugazi are all sitting pretty in the “F” section. Tunes before clothing? I’m afraid so, as this past week proves.

I guess it’s always been this way, though, when I think about it. My music is always in line from A to Z. Records in their sleeves, CD’s in their cases, always. I might misplace my winter scarf, but I know if I want to find the Rollins Band they’re right next to Roxy Music, about halfway through the third row from the top.

As a kid, I can remember, I was already keeping my music in order. Some kids had their baseball cards in place, others had a flow to their Atari games collection; me, I made sure my Hall & Oates, Styx, Van Halen, Run DMC and Beatles cassettes were all stacked properly with the names facing out. Everyone’s different I suppose and this was my focus. Now that I’m older, I guess not much has changed. Music is still a priority in my life. From the music and the bands I work with even to a $1.99 CD in my collection. It seems order is most found with my collection.

Is it laziness? I don’ think so.

I’m a hard worker. Is it lack of interest in most things anything but music? Eh, that’s a pretty heavy suggestion, but there might be some truth in there. I guess we can say the things we like the most we look out for. We make them priority. We spend more time on them, then we do

other things - like laundry and ironing and recycling old newspapers.

I look forward to having a family someday. I know a wife and a child will help me to put music on the back burner a bit. I’ll never give it up or my passion for it or my overspending for it, but it will someday happen that I put the debut album by Tin Machine in my David Bowie clump rather than the “T” section. You know what, that’s OK then. Really.

But for now, Tin Machine is in fact in the “T’s” and Bowie is in the “B” section and that’s comforting. I may have misplaced my cell phone charger yet again, but I’ll be able to find “Let’s Dance” if I need it, dammit!

MARK’S TOP 3 FAVORITE MUSIC THINGS THIS WEEK Finding & buying seven Ricky Nelson used CD’s at Bull Moose Portland The new single by Cage the Elephant, “Shake Me Down” Buying a copy of Sgt. Pepper’s for a young Beatles fan who doesn’t own it yet.

(Mark Curdo is a DJ on 94.3 WCYY and the owner of a record label, Labor Day Records, based in Portland. Mark is not only a board member of the Portland Music Foundation, but he loves the Boston Celtics, Ginger Ale and Jack Lemmon movies. He is a weekly Daily Sun music columnist.)

Moving is a way of learning how to unload HIGGINS from page 4

of cat underground, and mine is on the troublemaker list.

Another of the stumpers is the old toss-or-keep debate. Every time I toss some object during a move, usually an item I haven’t used or seen in a few years, suddenly there is a need for EXACTLY that item, right now. Maddening to the core, moving must be the universe’s way of telling you you have accumulated far too much crap, and unless you want to spend the next six weeks in traction, you better get rid of some of it.

When the paper moved last month, I was in that “I work weekends, all weekend” myself. Now, the Gods

of karma have struck, and the very narrow window I have of truck availability is forcing the “stuff first, or cat first” part of the debate. Tonight, I’ll be sitting at the bar, coldly calculating and eyeballing those with strong backs and weak minds.

A quick use of what a friend of mine called “jedi mind tricks” should get me all the moving helpers I need.

Since I’m starting at 7 a.m., the most valuable lesson I’ve ever learned must be remembered.

The keg doesn’t get tapped until the last box is in the new place.

(Bob Higgins is a regular contributor to The Portland Daily Sun.)

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Winterized bathroom part of improvement budget

BY MATT DODGE THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

One of Portland’s warm-weatheronly public restrooms is slated for renovation to year-round status under the city’s pending capital improvement budget, much to the delight of downtown merchants.

An item in the 2010 capital improvement budget would set aside $150,000 for the winterization of the public restrooms at Fox Court, making it Portland’s fifth year-round public restroom facility.

“We’ve been asking for three years for it to be rehabbed, we’re at a point where we need year-round bathrooms,” said Jan Beitzer, executive director of the Portland Downtown District.

The $10 million CIP budget was passed by the finance committee, and is scheduled for a vote during the city council’s Dec. 20 meeting. It is also slated for discussion as part of a city “workshop” Monday (Dec. 13.)

“This plan will totally rehabilitate the bathrooms and make them as energy efficient as possible. Most importantly, it will winterize them so they can be open 12 months a year,” she said.

The Fox Court restroom facility,

attached to the Fore Street Parking Garage, is one of two unheated public restrooms. The other is at the Spring Street Parking Garage.

“Fox Court was decided to be a centralized location for the Old Port,” said Beitzer, who said the Art District is served by the Spring Street Garage.

“We want to make sure they’re strategically placed so they don’t have to walk a mile to get to one,” Beitzer said.

The $150,000 budgeted for the improvements will cover the winterization of the restroom, according to Beitzer, whose PDD will be responsible for keeping the bathrooms cleaned and stocked.

Beitzer said adequate restroom facilities are an important part of any development in the city.

“For example, the city has a task force looking at redoing Congress Square Park, and there’s the question of should we put public bathrooms in as part of the equation,” said Beitzer.

Some Portland retailers, who often are the first to hear complaints about the lack of downtown restroom facilities, were excited to hear about the winterization effort.

“We have so many customers who come in and ask for bathrooms,” said

“It became a joke among some of the retailers, some of used to laugh and say, ‘people only have to go to the bathroom between nine and six and only during the warm weather.’”

— Meg Conley, manager of Mexicali Blues Meg Conley, manager of Mexicali Blues on Moulton Street. “I think it’s awesome that the city is going to put money into it, it’s very much needed.”

Conley said the Old Port’s current public restrooms are often found to be lacking in both their proximity and hours of operation, with the current Fox Court facility only open during the warmer months until 6 p.m.

“It became a joke among some of the retailers, some of used to laugh and say, ‘people only have to go to the bathroom between nine and six and only during the warm weather’,” said Conley.

During winter months, Conley said, she usually has to direct customers to the closest year-round public restroom at the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal, four blocks away.

“I think if you want to bring people into the city and you want them to walk around, you need to have someplace,” she said. “I’m just glad to hear they are doing something.”

But not all downtown merchants agree that winterizing a single facility is a good use of $150,000.

“I hear loud and clear the need for more bathrooms, I think it’s an issue for anyone on Congress Street,” said Brad McCurtain, owner of Others coffeehouse in Monument Square. “The question is how can we get the most bang for our buck?”

“All it’s going to do is create one [year-round] bathroom,” said McCurtain, who proposes that a cheaper solution might be to make a list of downtown business owners who would open up their facility to the public.

“It seems like at some point, it would be worth it to ask one of your people to check the bathroom every half hour,” he said. “It would increase walk-in traffic, but no one has ever asked me to do it.”

Conley said a lower-overhead fix might even do the job. “I think people down here, not just in the summer but all year, would be happy with a Port-A-Potty,” she said.

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BRUNSWICK (AP) — Bowdoin College has been given the green light by the U.S. Department of Education to acquire 259 acres on the west side of Brunswick Naval Air Station.

The land will be conveyed when the base closes next year.

It includes 12 acres for construction of a storage facility and warehouse space; 104 acres for athletic

fields, service building, parking and interpretive nature trails; and 143 acres for environmental studies, including a classroom/lab building and parking.

Approval comes more than three years after Bowdoin began working with local officials to determine the appropriate location and boundaries for the land.

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SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — A former Maine National Guard armory in South Portland could get a new role as a television and movie studio.

Eric Matheson of Cape Elizabeth says the Fore River Soundstage could set up in the city-owned

35,000-square-foot building on Broadway early next year.

The plan is to build a 10,000-square foot sound stage, with space for props and a set. There would also be a still photography studio, a post-production facility and other functions.

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Maine gun maker’s plant to close WINDHAM (AP) — The Maine gun plant that produced the semiautomatic rifle used by the Beltway snipers will close, putting about 70 people out of work.

North Carolina-based Freedom Group announced Friday it’s closing the Bushmaster Firearms plant in Windham. The company said production will be moved to other plants owned by Freedom Group, which is the parent company of Remington, Marlin Firearms and Dakota Arms,

along with Bushmaster.

The Windham plant will close on March 31.

Bushmaster is one of the largest producers of the civilian version of the M-16 rifle.

A Bushmaster XM-15 was used

by John Allen Muhammad and his teenage accomplice in a three-week spree in 2002 across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Mohammad was executed in November 2009.

Maine reps vote for Dream Act AUGUSTA (AP) — With a Senate vote pending, Maine’s two congressional representatives are on record as voting to pass the so-called Dream Act, which would give hundreds of thousands of foreign-born youngsters brought to the U.S. illegally a shot at legal status.

Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Mike Michaud joined 214 other House members Wednesday to pass the bill, while 198 voted against it. President Barack Obama wants the Senate to approve it so he can sign it into law.

Supporters point to a Congressional

Budget Office report that says enacting the bill would reduce deficits by about $1.4 billion over the 2011-2020 period.

The Senate moved Thursday to delay the politically charged showdown vote, putting off but probably not preventing the measure’s demise. Facing GOP objections, Democrats put aside the socalled Dream Act and said they’d try again to advance it before year’s end.

They’re short of the 60 votes needed to do so, however, and critics in both parties quickly said they won’t change their minds.

Common Cause opened Meg Perry Center for Environmental Peace CENTER from page 3

Perry’s parents attended the center’s dedication, and the Times-Picayune noted that they, too, participate in social causes.

The newspaper wrote that “the Perrys, both retired educators, come to New Orleans once a year with the United Methodist Committee for Relief, rehabbing houses, and Robin Perry works with Habitat for Humanity in Florida, doing electrical work.”

Rosalie Perry said her daughter’s volunteer work “didn’t surprise me.

She had a strong sense of social justice.”

Common Cause, on its website, still faults media coverage of Perry’s bus crash.

The website says Meg Perry “... was on her way to Houma to bring emergency assistants to the Cajun and Native American population who was hit hard by both Katrina and Rita. When the bus turned over in an accident and crushed her to death. Because Meg Perry was some-

one who made sacrifices for African American Katrina survivors in New Orleans, and gave emergency assistance to the Cajun and Native American population, the local media paid very little attention to her death, and even described her as a drifter, subsequently her death went unnoticed.

Please show your support for civic responsibility and grassroots volunteering by recognizing Meg Perry as a Modern American Hero.”

Local media may have muffed the crash story, but the Times-Picayune newspaper carried extensive coverage of the Meg Perry Center ribboncutting.

One of the center’s backers predicted that it would “... be a hub for those interested in environmental justice — not just rhetoric, but action.”

In that, the Algiers center will have a sister-center on Congress Street where somebody seeking help with foreclosures or seeking left-leaning books — or just looking to raise some righteous, fun-loving hell on social justice issues — can always find a home.

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Bears have tall task to stop New England Patriots’ Brady

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — There’s Matty Ice down in Atlanta. And then there’s Tom Brady.

“Have you seen ‘Top Gun?’” Chicago Bears linebacker Briggs said. “Remember Ice Man? He just doesn’t make mistakes. He’s patient. He waits for you. As soon as you slip up a little bit, bam, he’s got you.”

Two weeks ago, the Bears ended Eagles quarterback Michael Vick’s streak of passes without an interception at 238 in a 31-26 Chicago victory.

This Sunday, they will face the Patriots and Brady, who has gone 228 straight passes without a pick.

The Bears suspect breaking this streak will be much more difficult.

The Patriots rarely commit turnovers —they lead the league in the fewest with only nine. Briggs attributed it largely to the discipline of Brady, who hasn’t thrown an interception since an Oct. 17 overtime win against Baltimore.

“To combat Tom Brady and the Patriots, we have to be detailed. We have to play fast, we have to play physical,” Briggs said. “We know that he’s going to take what the defense is giving. He’s going to take what he sees, so we have

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures while standing on the sidelines during NFL football practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday. The Pats lead the NFL with 31.6 points per game after back-to-back 45-point performances in which Brady threw eight touchdown passes. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

to be ready when that ball does come out to punish ball carriers, be opportunistic when the ball’s in the air.”

The Bears are tied for fourth in the NFL in forcing turnovers with 26, although they failed to get Detroit to give the ball back last week.

“It’s always on our minds and hopefully we’ll get them,” linebacker Brian Urlacher said Thursday. “We may not, but the tipped balls, the overthrows, we’ve got to get them. If the ball’s on the ground, we’ve got to get it.”

To slow a Patriots offense that has averaged 40 points over the past four games, Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli singled out discipline in pass coverage and a strong pass rush from the front four.

“It’s critical, that’s a big part of our system,” he said. “That’s what zone defense is about: having the chance to break on the ball and gang tackling.

That’s what our system is about.”

Although Brady is certainly less mobile than Vick and possibly than any of the last three quarterbacks the Bears have faced, he could pose a running threat if the front four can get to him.

The Bears remember this well. In 2006, Urlacher had Brady in the open field for an easy tackle to end a possible touchdown drive. Instead, Brady somehow eluded him and the Patriots went on to score a touchdown and win 17-13.

“I’m pretty sure Brian slipped on that, and I’m pretty sure he won’t be slipping this week,” Briggs said.

Brady isn’t only accurate, but is coming off consecutive games of four touchdown passes. The Bears haven’t been pitted against a passer of that caliber since before their current run of five straight wins that have put them atop the NFC North.

Along the way they beat third-string quarterbacks Tyler Thigpen of Miami and Drew Stanton of Detroit, as well as Buffalo’s Ryan Fitzpatrick and a struggling Brett Favre with Minnesota.

“Turnovers have been key early on in the season especially at critical situations at the end of games, Dallas and Green Bay, to help us win games,” Briggs said. “So in a game like this, being able to get the ball out, being opportunistic, I guess just looking for that ball or trying to get it out is going to help us win this week.”

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A $950,000 project at Fitzpatrick Stadium will include new bleachers that will seat between 6,000 and 7,000 fans. (JEFF PETERSON PHOTO)

New stadium work leads to drive-by double takes

BY JEFF PETERSON SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

It’s a scene that has folks driving along 1-295 in Portland doing double takes.

The bleachers at Fitzpatrick Stadium are missing.

Actually they have been torn down in the first step of a major capital improvement fund project.

“It is moving along as planned,” said Portland athletic facilities manager Ethan Owens. “Both the home and vistitors bleachers are now gone. We just found out how badly we needed to replace them ... those bleachers had been there since 1932.”

When all is said and done, the $950,000 project will include new bleachers that will seat between 6,000 and 7,000 fans. Those state-of-the-art aluminum bleachers on cement bases will have wider aisles with railings that are up to code and there will also be improved accessibility for handicapped fans.

“We will also have a much-needed storage area underneath the visitors stands,” said Owens. “We needed to either repair or replace, and we thought replacing the bleachers was the right move since they have been around nearly 80 years.”

If all goes as planned, the new

“We needed to either repair or replace, and we thought replacing the bleachers was the right move since they have been around nearly 80 years.” — Portland athletic facilities manager Ethan Owens bleachers should be finished by May 15.

But new stands at Fitzpatrick Stadium are only the beginning of the improvements Owens wants to do.

Next year in the second phase of the project, pending approval by the city council, he wants to put in brand new lights. The new energy efficient lights would cost $400,000.

“The stadium would look a lot better and we would save money in the long run,” said Owens. “Right now there are 140 fixtures at 1,500 watts each.

The new lights would have 60 fixtures at 750 watts.”

The current lights cost the city about $50,000 a year while the new lights would only cost about $21,000.

“That would mean in about 14 years, it would all be paid for,” said Owens.

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That would be a brand new playing surface. “It is still holding up, but in three years a new field will be way overdo,” said Owens. “The lifespan of synthetic turf is about eight to 10 years and that would put the one at Fizpatrick at about 12 years.”

Owens claims that with the three projects, Fitzpatrick Stadium would be the best football stadium in the state, even better than UMaine in Orono. He realizes there will be people who will complain that the money could be better spent on other projects in the city, but he will defend the renovations at Fitzpatrick as being as important as almost anything else.

“It is more than just a ballfield,” said Owens. “Last year, 455 different groups used the stadium, over 100,000 fans attended events and it generated over $40,000 a year in revenue.”

It is a showplace for the city as well.

“When you host that many people, you want to put your best foot forward and show people that Portland is a great destination and a great place to live,” said Owens. “When everything is done, people are going to be blown away by the new Fitzpatrick Stadium.”

In the meantime, enjoy watching the improvements as you drive by.

Portland athletic facilities manager Ethan Owens said with three renovation projects, Fitzpatrick Stadium would be the best football stadium in the state. (JEFF PETERSON PHOTOS)

Maine’s University of New England to get $10 million for athletics complex BIDDEFORD (AP) — The Harold Alfond Foundation is committing $7 million to the University of New England to help fund an athletics complex.

The 105,000-square-foot complex in Biddeford, Maine, will feature a hockey rink with 900 seats, basketball court with 1,200 seats and multipurpose indoor practice courts that could be used for performances and other events, with seating for 3,000.

Also included is classroom space and a fitness center.

If UNE matches the $7 million grant, the foundation will provide another $3 million for the university’s health care work force education program.

UNE President Danielle N. Ripich says it’s the largest single gift in the history of the college. The Harold Alfond Athletics Complex will be the largest gathering place on campus.

Red Sox finish one-year deal with Varitek BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have finished up their one-year deal with catcher Jason Varitek.

The contract, which was first reported last week, will pay Varitek a base salary of $2 million in 2011.

He could make another $300,000 in incentives if he starts 80 games at Varitek

catcher.

The 38-year-old Varitek has spent his entire major league career with the Red Sox. He batted .232 with seven homers and 16 RBIs in a substitute role last season, when injuries helped limit him to 39 games.

All-Star Victor Martinez, Boston’s No. 1 catcher last year, became a free agent in the offseason and signed with the Detroit Tigers. That left the Red Sox with Varitek and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, a 25-year-old switch-hitter who was acquired from the Texas Rangers at the trading deadline.

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Haiti protests ease, U.S. senator pressures govt.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Shops opened sporadically, the airport took in cargo flights and fewer flaming barricades blocked streets Friday as Haiti’s capital struggled to emerge from two days of riots over the disputed presidential election.

Officials worked behind the scenes to find a solution to the political crisis as an influential U.S. senator called for U.S. aid to be cut off to Haiti until a fair and democratic outcome to the election is found.

Demonstrators still clashed occasionally with U.N. peacekeepers and Haitian police, but overall conditions improved somewhat as the political factions awaited the results of a recount by the country’s elections board.

Preliminary results showed that two candidates — former first lady and law professor Mirlande Manigat, and businessman Jude Celestin of the governing Unity party — were the top vote-getters in the Nov. 28 election and would compete in a January runoff.

All the candidates, including the apparent winners, claim the election was marred by fraud.

The strongest objections, however, are coming from the third-place finisher, singer Michel Martelly, whose supporters flooded the streets in protest after preliminary results said he narrowly missed the runoff. Martelly said Friday that he expected the new count of ballots by the Provisional Electoral Council, or CEP, to show he actually won the election.

“We are expecting the CEP to come back on their results and acknowledge the fraud, because it’s the people’s vote they are playing with and the people are very upset,” Martelly told The Associated Press.

“We can only wait and hope at the same time and ask for them to wake up and do what’s right for the country.”

But even if the recount puts him in the runoff, the candidate, known on stage as “Sweet Mickey,” said he would not compete if Celestin is still in the race. He claims that Celestin, a member of President Rene Preval’s party, only made it to the runoff because his supporters committed fraud.

Martelly also said his supporters were not responsible for the violent protests that have paralyzed Haiti in recent days and blamed infiltrators from rival factions. Celestin, meanwhile, has called those who back him to take to the streets in nonviolent demonstrations. Manigat has stayed silent.

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, chairman of a Senate subcommittee that oversees appropriations for Haiti, said Friday said that the election results showed the Haitian government was trying to “subvert the will of the people.”

The Vermont Democrat said President Barack Obama’s administration should withhold funding to Haiti’s government and suspend U.S. travel visas for senior Haitian officials and their family members.

Months before the election, Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a report saying Haiti was not prepared to hold a credible election and called on Preval to make reforms. Preval rejected that report.

The U.S. State Department expressed concern this week that the vote did not match expectations of Haitian, U.S. and other observers and said it believed Celestin would be eliminated. But spokesman P.J. Crowley said Friday that it was too early for a move like the one Leahy proposed.

“We will judge our future relationship by the actions that Haiti undertakes ... and we are committed to supporting ... this process. But let’s wait until we see what happens first and then we’ll judge the implications,” Crowley told reporters in Washington.

People in Port-au-Prince, meanwhile, were trying to get back to their daily lives while stocking up on provisions in case of further trouble. Long lines formed at gas stations, forcing some to close temporarily when crowds became unruly. Similar conditions existed at markets, where people rushed to buy water and other essentials.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Talent knows talent. Remarkable and successful people will gravitate toward you. They don’t yet know what you do, but they can tell that you are in their league.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You’re amazing. You manage to maintain an agreeable mood and tone even as you disagree with what someone is saying or doing. You’ll lovingly, respectfully challenge this person’s opinion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Just because the mailbox on the corner states that the mail will be picked up at ten o’clock doesn’t make it so. Everything is running a bit late now, so wherever you go, bring your patience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). With your demeanor, you teach others how to give good service. You aren’t picky or critical, but you do like things to be done a certain way, and you won’t be shy about making your wishes known.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Cool packaging can’t tell you the quality of the thing inside, but it sells you on the idea that you’re getting something good. Package your own ideas and proposals the best way you can. It will make a difference.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 11). This is a year of healing. You’ll go out of it much lighter than you go into it. You will let go of a sadness you’ve carried with you for years. Then in February you will help those who can’t help themselves.

In April, you’ll receive tips or training you can take to the bank. Your personal life takes a fun turn in May. Cancer and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 4, 10, 43 and 28.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve learned the art of nurturing others, which is actually nothing like trying to control them. Because you know the difference, you can spot from a mile away someone who is trying to manipulate you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can mend a relationship by reviewing your past agreements with the person and figuring out where you both fell short of them. If you both come clean and make a new arrangement, all will be healed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A friend is not coming through for you as anticipated. But all is not lost. You will still benefit from accepting what this person has to offer even though it’s not what you had planned or all that you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It turns out that the endeavor you’ve taken on is just a little more ambitious than you thought. Adjustments must be made in order to pull it off. In a weird way, scaling it down will make it an even bigger deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are made up of more energy than physical matter. It’s a strange thing to realize, but once you do, you will be able to control your world to a much greater extent.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2010; 20 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 11, 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson.

On this date: In 1602, forces sent by Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy, launched a surprise attack on the city-state of Geneva by attempting to climb its walls; the Genevans were able to repel or capture the invaders.

In 1792, France’s King Louis XVI went before the Convention to face charges of treason. (Louis was convicted, and executed the following month.)

In 1816, Indiana became the 19th state.

In 1910, French inventor Georges Claude publicly displayed his first neon lamp, consisting of two 38-foot-long tubes, at the Paris Expo.

In 1928, police in Buenos Aires announced they had thwarted an attempt on the life of President-elect Herbert Hoover.

In 1937, Italy announced it was withdrawing from the League of Nations.

In 1941, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States; the U.S. responded in kind.

In 1946, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established.

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed into a law legislation creating a $1.6 billion environmental “superfund” to pay for cleaning up chemical spills and toxic waste dumps. “Magnum P.I.,” starring Tom Selleck, premiered on CBS. In 1997, more than 150 countries agreed at a global warming conference in Kyoto, Japan, to control the Earth’s greenhouse gases.

One year ago: Tiger Woods announced on his website that he was taking an indefinite leave from golf to try to save his five-year-old marriage to Elin Nordegren.

(However, the couple ended up divorcing in August 2010.)

Today’s Birthdays: Composer Elliott Carter is 102. Actor Jean-Louis Trintignant is 80. Actress Rita Moreno is 79. Former California state lawmaker Tom Hayden is 71. Pop singer David Gates is 70. Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) is 69. Actress Donna Mills is 68.

Singer Brenda Lee is 66. Actress Lynda Day George is 66. Music producer Tony Brown is 64. Actress Teri Garr is 63. Movie director Susan Seidelman is 58. Actress Bess Armstrong is 57. Singer Jermaine Jackson is 56.

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Saturday, Dec. 11 Designing Women show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designing Women, a nonprofit volunteer corporation that works directly with organizations that benefit women and girls in local communities, will hold their last of only two Portland shows this year at Woodford’s Church, located at 202 Woodford St., Portland. “Over 20 female artists and craftwomen will be on hand to display their high quality and beautifully handcrafted pottery, handbags, glasswork, handwoven clothing and accessories, home accents, stained glass, and sculptural ceramic art. Items will range in size and price. The suggested $2 door donation and all lunch/refreshment proceeds will be donated to Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic.

Attending this show is a great way to complete your Holiday shopping list, support local artisans and benefit a wonderful community cause!” http://designingwomen.org

Wayside benefit at Whole Foods 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 2 Somerset St., benefit for Wayside Soup Kitchen. “Customers of Whole Foods Market help support local hunger relief efforts by shopping during this holiday food drive. Wayside staff and volunteers distribute shopping lists to customers as they enter the store and Whole Foods Market staff enthusiastically promotes this event for three days. Remarkable displays of foods on Wayside’s grocery wish list are creatively positioned. Coordination of this effort smoothes the way for shoppers to easily select food items critically needed to help lessen the amount of hunger experienced by so many living in our communities. Customers consider purchasing one or more items from the list, pay for the item(s) when making the purchase of their home-bound groceries and volunteers will be there to collect the food donations when the customer is exiting the store. ... All donations benefit Wayside’s Food Programs located throughout Cumberland County. 67 food pantries, soup kitchens, supplemental meals programs and agencies will help to prepare and distribute the food where it is needed most.”

Maine Red Claws fans enjoy greeting players at a game in February. Fans on Thursday, Dec. 16 can help Good Shepherd Food Bank by bringing donations to the game. (Photo by Rich Obrey/NBAE via Getty Images) Konbit Sante, Coffee By Design, The St. Lawrence Arts Center and others.

season at The Kennel Shop in Sanford. The Kennel Shop provides this donation drive to benefit local shelters.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

Planet Dog’s ‘Sit With Santa’

Peaks Island book signings

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Lucid Stage this weekend for lastminute gift buying. There will be 50 vendors selling handmade arts and crafts and jewelry, dolls, pottery, photography, painting, knitwear, cards and more. Get your caricature done by Ed King. Free entry to win one of many raffle prizes. 29 Baxter Blvd. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.lucidstage.com

10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Planet Dog Company Store is hosting its sixth annual “Sit With Santa” event.

The popular annual fundraiser helps the Planet Dog Foundation support canine service organizations. Kids and dogs are invited to have their photos taken with Santa. All proceeds will be donated to the Planet Dog Foundation which supports canine service programs in Maine and across the nation. A photographer will be taking the photos and a box of “costumes” will be provided for interested dogs (antlers, etc.). Free refreshments for the kids and dogs will also be provided (cider, cookies, dog treats and water). Planet Dog Company Store, 211 Marginal Way, Portland. The cost is $10 for a sitting with Santa. One image will be provided at the event and others will be available to download later. www.planetdogfoundation.org

11 a.m. Two book signings, two books, on Peaks Island: “For the Love of Peaks — Island Portraits & Stories: A Collection”

by Fran Houston and “A Glimpse of Old Peaks Island: Through Rose-Colored Glasses” by Alice Boyce, Eunice Curran, Ellin Gallant, Reta Morrill and Joyce O’Brien. Peaks Café will host the first on Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Gem Gallery will host the second on Dec. 18 from 2.30 p.m. until 5 p.m., featuring music by Ronda Dale and Kevin Attra. A check will be presented to Peaks Island Tax Assistance for 10 percent of the gross sales this year for “For the Love of Peaks.” FMI contact fran_houston@hotmail.com

Eyes on Owls at Gilsland Farm 9:30 a.m. Join naturalist Marcia Wilson, photographer Mark Wilson, and six live owls for an event devoted to owls. The program includes a slideshow introduction to owls of New England and beyond, a hooting lesson, tips on finding owls without disturbing them, and an opportunity to see seven live owls. We will have intimate looks at those species native to the region and beyond — everything from the diminutive saw-whet owl to the giant eagle-owl. The two abbreviated morning sessions are focused for young children (ages 2 and up). 9:30-10:15 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m., 1:30-2:45 p.m., or 4-5:15 p.m. Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, members: $10/adult, $5/child; nonmembers: $15/adult, $10/child. Advance registration necessary. http://habitat.maineaudubon.org/articles/Eyes-on-Owls/576/

Saco Spirit ‘Stuff the Trolley’ for Toys for Tots 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Saco, Rotary Brunch Buffet, $10 donation or toy donation/per person.

Haitian Art Show to benefit Konbit Sonte 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Haitian Art Show to benefit Konbit Sante at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. “Konbit Sante is a a Maine nonprofit that provides medical assistance to Haiti. There will be snacks, a photo display, and an assortment of art that is reasonably priced for holiday giving or personal enjoyment. Volunteers and staff from Konbit Sante have been working to strengthen the health system in the north of Haiti for nearly a decade.

Since the earthquake in January, their work has become more familiar to many of us as it has taken on increased urgency and gained greater recognition here in Maine.

The fact is, teams from Konbit Sante have been in Haiti nearly non-stop since January. Currently Konbit Sante is engaged in managing the devastating impact of a cholera outbreak. From public education to water chlorination resources, from rehydration salts to hospital intervention, Haitian and Maine staff and volunteers are on the ground supporting the stretched and under-resourced health system. For some time, Konbit Sante has been purchasing Haitian metal art from artists with few opportunities to sell their wares within their own country. The recycledoil-drum wall art is purchased at fair prices and sold here to help fund needed health services back in Haiti. The benefits are three fold — an income for artists, expanded awareness of Haitian culture and crafts, and necessary funds for urgent health needs.” Sponsored by Friends of

‘James & the Giant Peach’ auditions 10 a.m. to noon. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is looking for actors between the ages of 8 and 17 to be part of a winter production of “James & the Giant Peach.”

If you’d like to be part of the production, prepare a short monologue to perform for the audition. Be ready to do some improvisation and stay for the entire audition time.

For more information, call 828-1234 x247 or email reba@ kitetails.org.

Sesame Street Live 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends” Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, in the Cumberland County Civic Center. Saturday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $50 (Sunny Seats — front row and includes a meet and greet with two Sesame Friends), $20 (Gold Circle), $15, $12 and $10. Special Kids Show — $7 for Day Care and School Groups of 10 plus (excludes Sunny and Gold Circle seats).

Rep. Jane Eberle coffee hour 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Rep. Jane Eberle, D-South Portland, invites South Portland and Cape Elizabeth residents to her monthly coffee hour at Ocean House Market. The coffee hour will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come have coffee with Eberle, discuss your concerns and have your questions answered. Ocean House Market is located at 512 Ocean St. in South Portland. For more information, call Eberle at 776-3783.

Animal Welfare Society open house 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Open House at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road in West Kennebunk. Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa, light refreshments, raffles, crafts and AWS Gift Certificates for sale. Children’s Program from 10 a.m. to noon. AWS alumni receive a gift.

Event at the Kennel Shop in Sanford 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Animal Welfare Society adoptable canines and their Holiday Elves as they celebrate the

Picnic Holiday Sale noon to 8 p.m. The second annual Picnic Holiday Sale is Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12, from noon to 5 p.m. This juried indie craft fair will be held indoors at the Maine Irish Heritage Center at 34 Gray St. (along State Street). Admission is free. “Shoppers and their little ones can get their photo taken with the Yeti, and enjoy delicious food and beverages. Musical entertainment for the day will include DJs and live original music!” http:// www.picnicportland.com/

Julie Michalak book signing in Augusta 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 9 Market Place Dr., Augusta, will feature Julie Michalak, a resident of Lexington, N.C., who will be available to sign copies of her Christian romance and suspense novel, “Two For Charlie.” For more information, contact Jim Miller at 888-361-9473 or jim@ tatepublishing.com

False Documents & Other Illusions by Judy Cutler 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Gallery talk at the Portland Museum of Art. Join Museum Docent Judy Cutler for a gallery talk about the exhibition False Documents & Other Illusions.

Free with museum admission. www.portlandmuseum.org

‘A Christmas Carol’ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Running Dec. 3 through Dec. 24, Portland Stage presents Dickens’ classic. “Travel back in time to Victorian England where ghosts, time travel, and memories help a cold and lonely old miser regain his heart.

Our adaptation remains remarkably true to Dickens’ original book. Dickens’ story seems best told in his words, allowing audiences to hear the richness of his language, and to experience the story of Scrooge’s encounters with the spirits of past, present, and yet-to-come in the way that the author intended.” www.portlandstage.org/Event-37.html

‘The Gift Of The Magi’ 2 p.m. “The Gift Of The Magi” an original musical set in 1940s Maine. Dec 7-23, Tues. and Wed. at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. Added shows, Thursday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. $15-$22. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland. 773-0333. oldportplayhouse.com see next page

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ature. St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. http:// www.stlawrencearts.org/

84rd Annual Pageant of the Nativity

‘Vision’ at Movies at the Museum 2 p.m. “Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen” at Portland Museum of Art as part of the Movies at the Museum series. Saturday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. “Hildegard von Bingen was truly a woman ahead of her time. A visionary in every sense of the word, this famed 12th-century Benedictine nun was a Christian mystic, composer, philosopher, playwright, poet, naturalist, scientist, physician, herbalist, and ecological activist. This film brings the story of this extraordinary woman to life. In Vision, New German Cinema auteur Margarethe von Trotta (Marianne and Juliane, Rosa Luxemburg, Rosenstrasse) reunites with recurrent star Barbara Sukowa (Zentropa, Berlin Alexanderplatz) to bring the story of this extraordinary woman to life.”

Church potluck supper 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Washington Gardens Community Hall.

A potluck supper is put on by the Church of All God’s Children, 66 Churchill St, Portland. Cost $4.

Maine Academy of Modern Music Launch Party with River Tree Arts in Kennebunk 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. River Tree Arts will present the Maine Academy of Modern Music Launch Party at the Kennebunk Town Hal. In collaboration with River Tree Arts, MAMM will begin introducing after-school music education programs to the Kennebunk communities in January 2011. The two nonprofit organizations will be celebrating their new programs by hosting this free all-ages rock show which will feature performances by MAMM bands and Maine’s own Paranoid Social Club, founded by Dave Gutter, front man of the Portland based band, The Rustic Overtones. “MAMM is a nonprofit organization devoted to creating positive life experiences for youth through innovative and inclusive music education programs that promote resiliency, self-expression, creativity and selfdetermination. MAMM is Maine’s own little ‘school of rock’ offering private lessons, rock ensembles, vacation rock camps, a concert series and providing after school programming in partnership with a number of organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Breakwater School, Learning Works and most recently, River Tree Arts. ‘River Tree Arts will still continue to offer the traditional music lessons which have made them a cornerstone of the community for the last 28 years. MAMM will be augmenting their music school by bringing in Rock Camps well as a number of new, fun after school programs including Rock Ensembles and a Pop Chorus. In addition, MAMM will be making use of RTA’s new MAC lab by offering Garageband home-recording workshops to area teens and adults,’” says MAMM executive director and founder Jeff Shaw. For more details, visit www.rivertreearts.org, www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org.

Season of Light at the Planetarium 7 p.m. Season of Light: Southworth Planetarium’s annual holiday show that explores the astronomy and history of the holiday season: from Christmas to Hannukah to the Solstice. We also examine the “Star of Bethlehem.” Assuming it was a natural event, what might it have been? A supernova; a planetary conjunction or some other celestial event. Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth St., Portland. Dec. 11-12. Check times at 780-4249. www. usm.maine.edu/planet

Home for Christmas at Anthony’s 7 p.m. Many of Anthony’s Alumni singing a wide selection of Christmas songs and standards. Special six-course Christmas dinner, $39.95 and 1/2 price for children under 10. www.anthonysdinnertheater.com

Open Mic and Poetry Slam in Auburn 7:15 p.m. The Pleasant Note Coffeehouse presents the Open Mic and Poetry Slam. This unique event has been held monthly at 7:15 p.m. at the First Universalist Church of Auburn for almost five year running at 169 Pleasant Str. Admission is free: parking, refreshments and children’s room are available. Accessible. FMI 783-0461.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ at Old Port Playhouse 8 p.m. “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s-era radio broadcast, directed by Whitney Smith, at Old Port Playhouse. “The saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descent on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life!” It runs Dec. 3-19. Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. $15-$22. Box Office, 773-0333, http://oldportplayhouse.com

Paula Poundstone at One Longfellow 10 p.m. One Longfellow Square presents comedian Paula

Lacey pots will be sold at Designing Women’s show in Portland today. (COURTESY IMAGE) Poundstone. Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot has become the stuff of legend. Little wonder people leave Paula’s shows debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants” — which, of course they never are, and complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter. Tickets: $40. Call: 761-1757 visit: www.onelongfellowsquare.com

Sunday, Dec. 12 Longfellow House tours noon to 5 p.m. Running through Friday, Dec. 31,Maine Historical Society welcomes the public to the annual holiday programming at the Wadsworth-Longfellow House.

This year’s interpretation of the house and its inhabitants focuses on the year 1850. Objects added to rooms in the house illustrate emerging holiday traditions of the period and explore the character and personality of the individuals living in the house at the time. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; Last tour leaves at 4 p.m.

Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; last tour leaves at 1 p.m. R.M. Davis, Inc. of Portland, the corporate sponsor for Christmas with the Longfellows, made these programs available for the public to enjoy.

‘A Christmas Carol’ noon and 5 p.m. Running Dec. 3 through Dec. 24, Portland Stage presents Charles Dickens’ classic. “Our adaptation remains remarkably true to Dickens’ original book. Dickens’ story seems best told in his words, allowing audiences to hear the richness of his language, and to experience the story of Scrooge’s encounters with the spirits of past, present, and yet-to-come in the way that the author intended.” www.portlandstage.org/ Event-37.html

‘Immigration Today: Myths Vs. Reality’ 1 p.m. Beth Stickney, co-founder and executive director of the Immigration Legal Aid Project, will speak on “Immigration Today: Myths Vs. Reality.” Her talk will be held at Allen Ave. Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Sesame Street Live 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends” Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, in the Cumberland County Civic Center. Saturday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $50 (Sunny Seats — front row and includes a meet and greet with two Sesame Friends), $20 (Gold Circle), $15, $12 and $10. Special Kids Show — $7 for Day Care and School Groups of 10 plus (excludes Sunny and Gold Circle seats).

Reading of Whittier’s ‘Snow-Bound’ 3 p.m. “Snow-Bound” read by Michael Maglaras $15 A 100 percent benefit for the St. Lawrence Arts Center, “Snow-Bound” captures a sense of a special time and place. It recounts a New England blizzard, from John Greenleaf Whittier’s childhood, that isolated the young poet and his family in their Haverhill home for nearlya week before a team of oxen could free them. As the fury of the blizzard rages outside, the family and their guests huddle before the great fireplace knowing they will soon be cut off from the outside world. Inspired in this intimate setting, they begin, one by one, to open their hearts.

Each person tells a story from his or her life, revealing a depth of experience and spirit, all seen through the eyes of Whittier as a 10-year-old boy, and remembered by him as a mature man, in this masterpiece of American liter-

4:45 p.m. The First Parish in Portland, Unitarian Universalist, will present the 84rd Annual Pageant of the Nativity in the historic Meeting House at 425 Congress St., just off Monument Square in downtown Portland. “First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church has been staging its Pageant of the Nativity for 84 years now. The Pageant sports a cast of nearly 80 people, most of whom are adults, and many of whom have been in this pageant, in one role or another, for nearly all of their lives. There are no words spoken by the actors in this pageant. Indeed, the actors are never named.

Rather the story of the Nativity is told in music and scripture while the actors, one by one, create a tableau in the candlelit sanctuary that is sculpted to replicate a Fra Angelico painting. Light bulbs in the 30 odd sconces in the church are replaced by candles and the scriptural ‘story’ of the birth of Jesus is read by the minister who is hidden off to the side and unseen by most of the audience. In addition, history is honored by the fact that some of the costumes have been created from fabrics brought back from Palestine by nieces of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Non-denominational in nature, this event makes no political or religious statement. Rather it uses a combination of music, historic text, and tradition to honor the birth of one of history’s great prophets.” For more information: 773-5747.

Benefit concert for Nuestras Raices (Our Roots) 6 p.m. There will be a benefit concert featuring the music of two well-known local musicians at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic’s Church, 80 Sherman St., Portland, promoting Friends of Nuestras Raices (Our Roots). Peruvian artist Sergio Espinoza of the group Inkas Wasi and the AfroCuban ensemble Grupo Esperanza will entertain with a medley of Cuban salsa and traditional Peruvian music.

Nuestras Raices is a group that empowers neighborhood youth through dance, art, and music programs in San Martin de Porres, one of the many poor barrios in Lima, Peru. These activities engage children in celebrating their indigenous culture, with the goals of preventing alcohol use, gang participation and prostitution. “This benefit in Maine will insure that the children can continue participating in these programs”, says Portland resident Maria Sanchez. Sanchez grew up in San Martin and is passionate about supporting the good works of Nuestras Raices in her old neighborhood in Peru. Sanchez, “Through our desire to send support to Peru, we are also creating cross-cultural community here in Maine.” Traditional Peruvian and Mexican food including tamales, empanadas and flan will be for sale, as well as the creations of local artists and a silent auction. The concert is cosponsored by Peace Action Maine, Tengo Voz, El Centro Latino, Art Exchange for Just Peace, Pacha Works and Tu Casa Salvadorean Restaurant.

‘A Very Ida Christmas’ 7 p.m. “A Very Ida Christmas” starring Maine’s funniest lady, Susan Poulin plays for one show only, Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St. in Portland. Come join “the women who runs with the moose” and celebrate the holidays with Ida and her friends — she’s no Scrooge so banish your “bah humbug” and come prepared to laugh! All seats are $20. Box Office, 773-0333. oldportplayhouse.com

Monday, Dec. 13 Thrifty Kitty Thrift and Book Store sale 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thrifty Kitty Thrift and Book Store is holding a Holiday Sale Monday through Saturday until Christmas. Thrifty Kitty is located on the second floor at 651 Forest Ave., the corner of Woodfords Street and Forest Avenue. All proceeds will help Friends of Feral Felines reduce the number of feral cats in southern Maine communities through trapping, neutering and then releasing them back to their colony sites. In time, the colonies’ populations shrink due to lack of reproduction. Come and help the Feral Felines and pick up holiday items, gifts, and fun stuff. Items include seasonal items, local artwork, thrift store items, books, Laurel Burch handbags, and much, much more.

Donations are also welcome. www.feralfelines.net.

Portland Improv Experience 7 p.m. Portland Improv Experience presents four vividly improvised comedies provided by you! With special guests Cloud Morris, Stephanie Doyle and Brian Brinegar. Portland Improv Experience (PIE) is a comedic theatre group with a focus in long form improv, PIE performs 30-45 minute plays based upon one word suggestions generated by the audience. Imagine your favorite sitcom being created and performed right before your eyes! All seats $7. Tickets available at the door. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland. Box Office 773-0333. http://oldportplayhouse.com/default.aspx see next page

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Maine Medical Center support group for survivors of suicide loss 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A support group for Survivors of Suicide Loss will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Maine Medical Center’s Dana Center in Portland, Classroom #1. “This valuable community resource, which has been provided by Maine Medical Center for the past 24 years, will be co-facilitated

by Sandra Horne, LCSW and Robert Myers, LCPC. The support group openly receives members of the community who have suffered the loss of a loved one to the tragedy of suicide. The principal function of the group is to bring comfort to those who suffer by offering a forum to those who share this tragedy in their lives. Topics of grief, remembrance, and prevention are often additionally embraced.”

For more information, call Sandra Horne at 662-7323 or Robert Myers at 409-6226.

Downeasters Barbershop Chorus benefit 7 p.m. Maine’s own Downeasters Barbershop Chorus, winner of the 2009 Northeastern District Chorus Championships, combines the joy of the season and the spirit of giving in a holiday concert at Mahoney Middle School. With singers from Saco to Lewiston/Auburn, the Downeasters will perform holiday favorites with proceeds benefiting the Cancer Community Center. Audience members will be treated to seasonal holiday favorites in a variety of styles. The holiday concert will take place at Mahoney Middle School, 240 Ocean St. in South Portland, Maine. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased at the door, online at www.CancerCommunityCenter.org, by calling the Center at 774-2200, or in person at 778 Main St. (Route 1), South Portland.

Alzheimer’s Association Conversation Series 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association Conversation Series: Open Forum for Sharing, First Congregational Church, Meeting House Hill, South Portland. Free to the public. “The conversation series is an ongoing program that meets the second Monday of every month at this location. This program is a combination education and support group for those with a friend or family member with dementia. This month’s program will be an open forum for sharing your care and concerns with others facing the same challenges.” Registration not required. For more information please call Laurie Axelson, LCSW at 662-3978

Tuesday, Dec. 14 DEPA ‘Business After Hours’ 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. DownEast Pride Alliance (DEPA) will host a “Business After Hours” networking event at Harmon’s & Barton’s, 584 Congress St., Portland. “Keeping a new tradition alive, please join DEPA early this month for a festive, end-of-year event at the Harmon’s & Barton’s floral gallery on 584 Congress Street in downtown Portland.

Relax stress away with a complimentary chair massage by Steve Mitchell Body Works. A wine & cocktail cash bar will be offered by Personal Touch Catering, along with delicious passed hot & cold hors ‘douerves. As DEPA’s last event of the year, this will be a real treat and definitely not one to miss! We’ll see you next month for cocktails & conversation!

DEPA is a GLBT & gay-friendly business-networking event that meets monthly at local establishments.” 774-5946

Rock and Roll Bowling Fundraiser 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. To celebrate community and have some fun this holiday season, Hour Exchange Portland will host a Rock and Roll Bowling Fundraiser.

This event will be held at the Bayside Bowl on 58 Alder St. Festivities will include live musical performances by Adam Waxman and friends, Tony McNaboe, Myron Samuels and Alison Violette. A $10 suggested donation at the door will get you stamped for entry, drink specials, and half price on Bowling Lanes and savings on shoe rentals. Bayside Bowl will donate a portion of revenues from this night to Hour Exchange Portland in support of our operations. By creating a service exchange network, where neighbor helps neighbor, HEP ultimately works to build social capital and reweave the social fabric of our community. This idea of reviving the American community through social capital is described in Robert Putnam’s seminal work called Bowling Alone, which is why on this special day we want people to come bowl together and kick off the end of our online Holiday Auction FUNdraiser happening now. With 150-plus items varying from “pamper me” items to health care, sports activities, vacation getaways, jewelry and restaurants-there’s a special something for everyone. Invest your holiday gift-giving allowance on this selection and you’ll be giving twice! Beautiful presents and supporting our shared community. Bid at www.BiddingForGood.com/ HEP. www.HourExchangePortland.org

Laughter Yoga 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Laughter Yoga with Arline Saturdayborn, Dec. 7 and 14. “We will play with different kinds of laughter without jokes and mindful movement ending with relaxation.” By donation. Sadhana, the Meditation Center, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland. www.SadhanaMe.com.

‘The Gift Of The Magi’ 7 p.m. “The Gift Of The Magi” an original musical set in 1940s Maine. Dec 7-23, Tues. and Wed. at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. Added shows, Thursday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. $15-$22. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland. 7730333. oldportplayhouse.com

Maine’s only official Poetry Slam 7 p.m. Port Veritas hosts Portland’s longest running spoken word open mic. The event is open to all who wish to read.

The venue is also host to Maine’s only official Poetry Slam.

The slam is also open to all who wish to compete and is held on the second Tuesday of every month. at Blue, 650 Congress St. All ages — $3 suggested donation, (venue requires two purchase min.) A youth slam is held the fourth Tuesday of each month at Coffee By Design on India St. FMI please visit www.portveritas.com

Portland Schools concert schedule 7 p.m. The Portland Public Schools will hold concerts at the following times and places to showcase the work of student musicians: Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Portland High School; Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Lincoln Middle School; Dec. 16, 6 p.m., Moore Middle School; Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Deering High School; Dec. 20, 6 p.m., King Middle School. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Dec. 15 Portland Public Health Division focus group to discuss local environmental health issues 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Portland Public Health Division seeks Portland residents 18 years and older to participate in a focus group to discuss local environmental health issues. Sites will be accessible by public transportation.

Participants will be compensated $25 for their time. If interested, please call 874-8787. www.portlandmaine.gov/hhs/ showart.asp?contentID=997

Running With Scissors comedy troupe 7 p.m. Running With Scissors — standup and improv comedy showcase. With over 35 years of collective improv comedy experience, Running With Scissors is Maine’s premier improv comedy group. In the style of “Whose Line?”

Rachel Flehinger, Dennis Hunt, Tom Walsh, and Tuck Tucker create a hilarious new show from each audience’s input.

Perfect for corporate events, private parties, or a night on the town, Now on the third Wednesday of each month at Mayo Street Arts. $7. http://mayostreetarts.org/calendar

‘The Gift Of The Magi’ 7 p.m. “The Gift Of The Magi” an original musical set in 1940s Maine. Dec 7-23, Tues. and Wed. at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. Added shows, Thursday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. $15-$22. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland. 7730333. oldportplayhouse.com

Thursday, Dec. 16 Maine Charitable Mechanic Association lecture 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maine Charitable Mechanic Association at 519 Congress St. hosts a lecture; bring your lunch; desserts and refreshments provided. Open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; talk at noon. Speaking will be historian Dr. Charles P.M. Outwin on ”Boom Town, Party Town: Frolics on the Southern Shores of Casco Bay, 1760-1775.” “The goodly people of Falmouth is Casco Bay, during its boom years of 1760 through 1775, flush with cash, knew how to party ... and neither inclement weather nor dour moralist opprobrium could long prevent them from doing so!!

From the scruffy rum-shops of Fiddle Lane and the gracious homes of Upper Middle Street, to Ring’s popular inn and tavern at Black Point, and perhaps even further afield, Falmouth’s denizens, rich and poor, found opportunities to feast, dance, and celebrate.” http://mcma-art.blogspot. com/2010/11/mcma-december-events.html

Executive Committee of ecomaine 4 p.m. A meeting schedule has been issued by ecomaine, a nonprofit, municipally-owned and operated recycling and solid waste disposal facility. Executive Committee: Thursday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m.; Recycling Committee: Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 4 p.m.; Finance Committee: Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m.; Full Board Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m.

Board and Committee meetings of ecomaine are open to the public and are held at the waste-to-energy plant at 64 Blueberry Road, Portland.

Business After Hours with the chamber 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Business After Hours. Join the Portland

Regional Chamber of Commerce for an event at the Wyndham Hotel in South Portland with networking, great food, cash bar, door prizes and the big 50/50 drawing. Donations of canned/dry goods or new unwrapped toys to support the Salvation Army are appreciated.

Merry Madness 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Shop ’til you drop with the Portland Downtown District’s Merry Madness promotion in downtown Portland. Participating stores offer free refreshments and remain open until 10 p.m. The kickoff begins at the Eastland Park Hotel with music, food, and fun from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. A free shuttle bus takes you throughout downtown from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.portlandmaine.com.

Mary Reid Kelley video screening 6 p.m. The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art will screen “You Make Me Iliad” and “Sadie, the Saddest Sadist” by Mary Reid Kelley. Reid Kelley uses painting, video, animation and performance as vehicles to examine the construction of historical war narratives culled from archive-based research. Her dialogues are written in a style that evokes epic poetry and is saturated with puns, rhyme, and wordplay that result in an exploration of the political and symbolic weight of language. The artist received her MFA from Yale University and recently had her first solo exhibition at the Fredericks & Freiser Gallery in New York.

The screening is free and open to the public.

Film screening: ‘Gasland’ at SPACE 7:30 p.m. “The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States. The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of “fracking” or hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a “Saudia Arabia of natural gas” just beneath us. But is fracking safe? When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called ‘Gasland.’ Part verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown.” $7/$5 for SPACE members, all ages.

Red Claws fans help Good Shepherd Food Bank 7 p.m. The Red Claws will join with presenting sponsor Quirk Chevrolet to collect donations for the Good Shepherd Food Bank during the team’s second annual Food Drive. Fans are encouraged to bring canned or other nonperishable food items to the Red Claws game, where they will be collected in a pickup truck provided by Quirk in front of the arena. Volunteers from Good Shepherd will be on hand to collect the food items, and everyone making a donation will be entered to win prizes provided

by Quirk Chevrolet and the Red Claws. Tickets for these and all Red Claws home games and can be purchased online at www.maineredclaws.com

Friday, Dec. 17 Holiday Revels Open House at the Falmouth Memorial Library 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Holiday Revels Open House at the Falmouth Memorial Library takes place. Enjoy storytelling with Jodi Fein, music by Ralph Warnock, refreshments and good cheer. Free and open to the community. Bring the family!

Sponsored by the Friends and Trustees of the Falmouth Memorial Library. www.falmouth.lib.me.us. 781-2351.

‘My Dog Tulip’ at Movies at the Museum 6:30 p.m. “My Dog Tulip” at Portland Museum of Art as part of the Movies at the Museum series. Friday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m.; also Sunday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 2, 2 p.m. “Beautifully animated and featuring the voices of Christopher Plummer, the late Lynn Redgrave, and Isabella Rossellini, My Dog Tulip is a bittersweet retrospective account of author J. R. Ackerley’s 16-year relationship with his adopted Alsatian, Tulip. A profound and subtle meditation on the strangeness that lies at the heart of all relationships, My Dog Tulip was written, directed, and animated by award-winning filmmakers Paul and Sandra Fierlinger and is the first animated feature ever to be entirely hand drawn and painted utilizing paperless computer technology.

Season of Light at the Planetarium 7 p.m. Season of Light: Southworth Planetarium’s annual holiday show that explores the astronomy and history of the holiday season: from Christmas to Hannukah to the Solstice. We also examine the “Star of Bethlehem.” Assuming it was a natural event, what might it have been? A supernova; a planetary conjunction or some other celestial event.

Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth St., Portland. Also Dec. 18-19. Check times at 780-4249. www.usm.maine. edu/planet see next page

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Saturday, Dec. 18 N.C. Wyeth by Sy Epstein 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Gallery talk at the Portland Museum of Art. Join Museum Docent Sy Epstein for a gallery talk about artist N.C. Wyeth. Free with museum admission. www.portlandmuseum.org

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‘The Gift Of The Magi’ 2 p.m. “The Gift Of The Magi” an original musical set in 1940s Maine. Dec 7-23, Tues. and Wed. at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. Added shows, Thursday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. $15-$22. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland. 7730333. oldportplayhouse.com

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Annual Portland Harbor Boat Parade of Lights 4:30 p.m. The boat leaves at 4:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children (5-9) and a majority of the proceeds will be going to Sail Maine, to learn more about Sail Maine you can visit their website at www.sailmaine.org. Tickets are on sale now at Casco Bay Lines, for questions about tickets please contact Caitlin Gildart at 774-7871, ext. 105 or e-mail at caityb@cascobaylines.com. To register your boat in the parade please call Chris Kean at 408-7525 or e-mail at boatparadeoflights@gmail.com

Home for Christmas at Anthony’s 7 p.m. Many of Anthony’s Alumni singing a wide selection of Christmas songs and standards. Special six-course Christmas dinner, $39.95 and 1/2 price for children under 10. www.anthonysdinnertheater.com

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Sunday, Dec. 19 Skate for the Salvation Army Toy Drive 1.20 p.m. Family Ice Center, Falmouth. A family filled Christmas event — Christmas tree lighting, a skate show, Santa and lots of skating fun. “This is a tremendous way for the family to get involved to help the less fortunate in the Portland community. Helping a child this year is easy, simply bring a toy when you come to the Family Ice Center in Falmouth and donate it to the Salvation Army which will make sure it goes to a needy child this Christmas.” All skate hire fees ($5 per person) for the Public Skate Session will also be donated to the Salvation Army. Family Ice Center Falmouth, 20 Hat Trick Drive Falmouth.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ 2 p.m. “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the holiday classic. Dec. 2-19, Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. $15-$22. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland. 773-0333. oldportplayhouse.com

Solstice Dawning at the Planetarium 7 p.m. “Solstice Dawning,” celestial poetry evening. “We celebrate the winter solstice with poetry! The Southworth Planetarium offers an evening of verse, prose and the Universe. During this event, local writers recite poetical works about the cosmos, nature, love, and much more. This year’s ‘Solstice Dawning’ theme is light and dark. Admission by donation.” Call 780-4249 to reserve your space.

‘Solstice Dawning’ Celestial Poetry Evening 7 p.m. Celebrate the Winter Solstice with poetry and stars. The USM Southworth Planetarium offers an evening of verse, prose and the Universe down in the star dome theatre. Three celestial poetry evenings each year. During this year’s final celestial poetry evening, local writers recite poetical works about the universe, nature, love the stars and much more. The theme of this year’s “Solstice Dawning” is light and dark. To reserve your space for an event or for more information, send a reply or call 780-4249.

‘A Child’s Christmas In Wales’ and ‘A Christmas Memory’ 7:30 p.m. “A Child’s Christmas In Wales” and Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” performed by Timepiece Theatre Co., Sun. and Mon., Dec. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland. 7730333. Also Monday at 7:30 p.m. oldportplayhouse.com

Monday, Dec. 20 Mad Horse’s take on ‘A Christmas Carol’ 7 p.m. Mad Horse Theatre Company offers a production of “A Christmas Carol” that will not be soon forgotten.

Founding company members, current members, and some very special guests will join forces for a revival of the Mad Horse Christmas Radio Show — a madcap depiction of the effort to produce a radio play of “A Christmas Carol.” “Featuring hilarious performances and the merriest of holiday songs, this show brings you behind the scenes of an old-fashioned radio program, where nothing ever goes quite as planned. Mad Horse performed this show many years ago, and is bringing it back for a whole new audience to enjoy. This event is a benefit to support Mad Horse’s 25th Anniversary Season.” Performances run Dec. 20 through 23, 7 p.m., at the theater’s new home in the Hutchins School, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. “So whether you’ve been waxing nostalgic for the old Christmas Show, or you want to start a new holiday tradition, please join us for an evening full of fun, holiday spirit, and tasty seasonal treats served before and after the show.” For more information, call 730-2389, or visit www.madhorse.com.

Mid-winter’s Eve at Stonehenge 7 p.m. For the first time, Professor Patrick Peoples will present his summer Stonehenge program on the night before the winter solstice, at Southworth Planetarium. ”Professor Peoples conducts a tour of Stonehenge, one of the ancient world’s most famous structures. What was its purpose? Who built it? How was it used as an astronomical observatory? Astronomers believe that Stonehenge’s designers might have used it as an eclipse prediction device. As we’ll have a total lunar eclipse on the solstice, what better time is there to attend a Stonehenge lecture!” Admission by donation.

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Saturday, Dec. 11 PICNIC Holiday Sale Noon. The second annual Picnic Holiday Sale, a juried in arts and crafts sale, expands to two days this years, featuring live music and DJs from the Maine Radio Project.

Saturday features Maine Radio Project DJs plus special performances by Theodore Treehouse, Jeff Beam and Computer at Sea. Free, all ages.

Rosetta / Waranimal / KYOTY 6:30 p.m. Best way to keep warm this winter? Dance yourself silly as local punk good-time-havers Waranimal take the stage at The Apohadion, joined by Rosetta (Philadelphia) and KYOTY (New Hampshire). $6. all ages.

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at the State Theatre 8 p.m. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are like a modern-day version of Tina Turner stroking the microphone in a spangled mini-dress while fronting the Rolling Stones circa Sticky Fingers. The proof is there for all to hear on the band’s third album for Hollywood Records, hitting this spring, and marks an artistic breakthrough for a vital young band caught in the act of fulfilling its immense promise.

Little wonder that Grace and her cohorts have chosen to title it, directly and emphatically, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. All ages, $18 advance, $20 dat the door. State Theatre. www.statetheatreportland.com

White Light / Arborea / Jakob Battick & Friends/ Patrick Cunningham at Mayo Street 7 p.m. Lysa Hora I: Winter Night, at Mayo Street Arts. In the gorgeous main hall of Mayo St. (Complete with delicious natural reverb) there will be free performances from Pat Cunningham, Jakob Battick & Friends, Arborea, and White Light. Also present will be a special L’Animaux Tryst merch table with tapes and rec...ords and knick-knacks, and a special selection of Arborea-curated merch from their friends and family. A deluxe, hand-sewn, hand-printed CD of unreleased tracks from all four artists will be given free of charge to the first 20 attendees in the door that evening, featuring a total of eight exclusive recordings (two each from all four artists.)

This is going to be a collector’s item for all you geeks out there.

Free. All ages. http://mayostreetarts.org/

[dog] and [pony] Farewell: Matt Bauer / Wesley Hartley and the Traveling Trees / Jesse Pilgrim and the Bonfire 8 p.m. Part two of [dog] and [pony] farewell shows, as the film team moves onto to feature work after two years of documenting the Portland music scene. Tonight’s show features many acts who have had their live performances recorder by the [dog] and [pony], including Matt Bauer / Wesley Hartley and the Traveling Trees / Jesse Pilgrim and the Bonfire / Milkman’s Union / Greg Jamie of Blood Warrior. The Oak and the Axe, Biddeford.

Theodore Treehouse CD Release Party with Brenda, Phantom Buffalo 9 p.m. Only a year and a half after bursting onto the Maine music scene, Theodore Treehouse have secured themselves a place in the pantheon of great Portland indie bands with memorable pop tunes and high energy live shows. Tonight, they release “Mercury: Closest to the sun”, their first full length full of feel-good sing-along, high-fives all-night-long songs we’ve come to expect and love. They’re joined tonight by fellow titans of Portland peninsula pop, Brenda and Phantom Buffalo, for a once in a blue moon triple bill of local tunes. SPACE Gallery, $7, 18 plus.

WCYY Class of 2010: Educated Advocates / The Mallett Brothers Band / Brenda / Crunk Witch 9 p.m. WCYY presents the Class of 2010 as part of their annual Holiday Bazzar concert series. The show features hip-hop crew Educated Advocates, folk acts The Mallett Brothers Band, indie rockers Brenda and electro act Crunk Witch. $5, 21 plus.

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Carbon Leaf at The Landing 7 p.m. Carbon Leaf are hard at work on the road this month for their “How The West Was One” American tour. They will perform at The Landing at Pine Point in Scarborough. www.thelandingatpinepoint.com

Swiss Army Romance Tour 7:30 p.m. The Swiss Army Romance Tour with Dashboard Confessional and Good Old War, Cory Branan and John Lefler at the State Theatre. The alternative rock outfit Dashboard Confessional hails from Boca Raton, FL, and is headed by singer/ songwriter Christopher Carrabba, who became the poster boy for a new generation of emo fans in the early 2000s. Starting the group purely as a solo act, he marked his first proper effort with the release of 2000’s acoustic guitar-driven Swiss Army Romance. These days Carraba has the support of a full band, but hasn’t lost the rawness and passion to his music. $25 advance, $28 day of show. All ages.

Slainte’s fourth annual Christmas Rock Spectacular w/ Rotundo Sealeg / Good Kids Sprouting Horns 7 p.m. The fourth annual Christmas Rock Spectacular will be held at Slainte, 24 Preble St. Featuring local Maine bands Rotundo Sealeg, Good Kids Sprouting Horns, Strawberry Allstars, and Wood Burning Cat the Christmas Rock Spectacular is a great way to rock into the holiday season — and this year for a great cause. All proceeds at the door (a $5 donation) will benefit the Wayside Food Programs, so that those less fortunate will be able to enjoy a merry Christmas as well.

Wednesday, Dec. 15

Waranimal bassist Nick Reddy shows a fire how to party. The local punk good-time-havers take the stage at The Apohadion Saturday night, joined by Rosetta (Philadelphia) and KYOTY (New Hampshire). $6. All ages. (COURTESY PHOTO)

AIRE and Castlebay concert

7:30 p.m. This holiday season, families will have a new entertainment choice as AIRE joins with noted Celtic music duo Castlebay to present an evening of performance and song featuring A Child’s Christmas in Wales and a Christmas Revels musical program. AIRE is Maine’s Irish Theater Company. www.airetheater.com. Shows are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. 29 Baxter Boulevard.

Tickets $22 general admission; $20 seniors/students; $12 children under 12 $18 Wednesday/Thursday. http://www. lucidstage.com/about/

Friday, Dec. 17 S. Carey with White Hinterland, The Milkman’s Union 8 p.m. While many are familiar with the cabin mythology of Bon Iver, the story behind S. Carey joining the band is equally kismet. After hearing through mutual friends that Justin Vernon was looking to put together a band, he spent two weeks in his bedroom listening to “For Emma, Forever Ago” on Myspace, dissecting and learning the drum and vocal parts so well that Justin invited him to join the band upon Sean’s approach. S. Carey’s solo debut, “All We Grow” is a convergence of Carey’s Waltz For Debby-era Bill Evans inflected jazz tendencies, and traditional rock band experience, taking leads from Mark Hollis’ Talk Talk. Minimalist electronic popsters White Hinterland knocked our socks off when they rolled through Portland

noon. The second annual Picnic Holiday Sale, a juried in arts and crafts sale, expands to two days this years, featuring live music and DJs from the Maine Radio Project.

Sunday features Maine Radio Project DJs plus special performances by Milkman’s Union and In the Audience. Free, all ages.

Rock My Soul 4 p.m. Ring in the Holidays Gospel Style with Rock My Soul at One Longfellow. “Rock My Soul is a critically acclaimed, secular choir and band known throughout New England for its lively, roots-based gospel and rich harmonies. Bring the family for an afternoon of ‘gospelized’ Christmas carols and R&B-flavored arrangements of popular holiday favorites.”

The James Montgomery Band 8 p.m. James Montgomery Band releases include “James Montgomery Band” on Island Records which was number nine on Billboard’s national playlist, “Duck Fever” with members of the David Letterman Band, “Live Trax,” with the Uptown Horns (the Rolling Stones’ horn section), and his release on Tone-Cool, “The Oven Is On.” $25, One Longfellow Square.

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