Area Arts

"Christmas With Elisabeth Von Trapp" Concert Planned For South Portland, December 9
Descendant of Famed Music Family will Perform at South Portland Auditorium
Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of the famed Maria von Trapp of "Sound of Music" fame, will perform a concert of Christmas and other music, including selections from her new CD "Poetic License," Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the South Portland Auditorium. The auditorium is located on the South Portland High School campus, 637 Highland Avenue, South Portland, Maine, just minutes from downtown Portland.

She will be accompanied by Erich Kory, well-known cellist.
The concert, which will feature music appropriate for the entire family, will benefit the programs of Lutheran Social Services of New England in the Auburn, Lewiston and Portland areas. These services include residential support in 24 locations for adults who have developmental disabilities, mental illness and deafness.

All tickets cost $20. Call (207) 797-3395 for information regarding tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

Elisabeth von Trapp began performing at age 16, playing guitar and travelling the back roads of New England performing with her siblings at weddings, gospel meetings and hospitals. She grew up surrounded by music on her family's farm in Waitsfield, Vermont. Her father was a member of the world renowned Trapp Family Singers.

The Boston Globe said of Elisabeth von Trapp, "before the concert is over, she will have the crowd gasping with the sheer beauty of her voice."

WCLZ "Greetings From Area Code 207" Volume 5 CD Release Party!

Friday November 12 at the Asylum 121 Center Street in Portland.
$10 cover. Doors open at 7

100% of the proceeds go to The St. Lawrence Arts & Community Center
Scheduled performers:
7:30-8 The Muddy Marsh Ramblers
8:10-8:40 The McCarthys
8:55-9:25 Jon Nolan
9:40-10:10 Jose Ayerve
10:25-10:55 The Coming Grass
11:10-12:00 X-Ray Actress
Come on down, drink some Sparhawk beer, hear great local music and support The St Lawrence!

Maine Kanteles Holiday Performance, Poland Regional High School Auditorium, Poland, Maine, Sunday, December 5, 2004, 2 p.m.
The kantele is a traditional Finnish lap-harp with a 2000-year history rooted in the folklore of the "Kalevala," the national epic of Finland. It is considered one of the most important symbols of Finnish culture.

The Maine Kanteles play traditional and contemporary tunes and infuse their performances with singing, humor and an historical perspective of the kantele. This concert will also feature festive holiday music with kantele, violin, flute and local school children.

The Maine Kanteles will perform on Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. at the Poland Regional High School Auditorium on Rt. 26 in Poland, Maine. Refreshments will be served.

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $6.00 by calling 657-6494. Admission on the day of the concert will be adults/$8.00, children under 12/free. Proceeds will support the Maine Kantele Institute.

Nutcracker Burlesque
Vivid Motion Inc. presents Nutcracker Burlesque `04, a sexy twist on the old classic, with Zeus-Hannah Mills, of Pownal, reprising her role as the sweet and sexy Clara. December 20-23, St. Lawrence Arts & Community Center, Portland.

It's back, with more dancers, more live music, more glitz and more seating. Sponsored by Shipyard Brewing Co., Total Fitness Gym, Tallon & Assoc. and Casablanca Comics, this years Nutcracker Burlesque is better than ever. Don't be fooled by the Monday through Thursday performance dates, and don't miss your chance to see the show that rocked Portland with five sold out performances last year. Tickets go on sale November 26th online and at Casablanca Comics. Reservations are not accepted.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. This show is not appropriate for children.

More info by calling 207-773-1951. Tickets can be purchased at Casablanca Comics on Middle St. in Portland or online at
http://www.nutcrackerburlesque.com. Performances are: Monday - Thursday, 12/20 - 12/23 at 7:30 p.m.

Mouse that Roared
A small European country declares war on the United States not to win but to avoid bankruptcy. While this may sound like a news headline, in reality it is the premise of the opening play for the Gray-New Gloucester High School's Patriot Players. The Mouse that Roared is base on Leonard Wibberley's classic book. The story has also been adapted into a movie starring Peter Sellers. The Patriot Players are under the direction of G-NG High School math teacher Eric Walker, who returns following last years' successful season of tom Jones, Country Gothic, and Fiddler on the Roof. The Mouse that Roared will be presented November 18th, 19th, and 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the west gym. Any questions, Joe Moran (H) 926-5865, (W) 771-9900.

The Time of Your Life
Gray Community Television is proud to present, ":Time of Your Life", a performance of local guitarists, featuring Chad Porter of Gray, on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Chad and his fellow guitarists are up and coming musicians who will be playing some of today's popular pieces as well as their own compositions for acoustical guitar. Although admission is free, donations will be accepted to help Chad off set some of his costs. Seating is limited to 100 people. Get out and enjoy and evening with one of Gray's up and coming musicians! For more information you can call 657-5898.

Casco Bay Concert Band Presents
The Many Moods of Christmas Saturday Dec. 4, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center, Gorham High School, 45 Morrill Street, Gorham, ME. Adults $7; Seniors (62+) $6; Students and Children Free. Free Parking and Handicapped Accessible. FMI call 892-8812.