Club 223
Quality entertainment with local musicians and vocalists. The club is in a newly renovated building with central air-conditioning. Quality pub-fare food will be offered featuring pizza. Entertainment includes a pool table and big-screen televisions.
223 Water St.
Hallowell, ME 04347
Owner: Roger Pomerleau
Hours: to be determined
Phone: 207-430-2801
City Hall
1 Winthrop Street
Hallowell, ME 04347
Providing quality live entertainment to the Capital area since 1937. The oldest continuously performing community theater in Maine. Performances in the Hallowell City Hall Auditorium. For reservations or information, please call the Gaslight Theater answering service at 626-3698
Email: gaslighttheater@yahoo.com
Web Page: www.gaslighttheater.org
The Harlow Gallery has been a fixture in downtown Hallowell for over 40 years — since 1960. The gallery is the home of the Kennebec Valley Art Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit membership based arts organization. The KVAA is dedicated to promoting the arts in central Maine and especially in Hallowell by offering monthly art exhibits promoting local artists. The Harlow Gallery offers regular arts related events, all of which are open to the public, including monthly “Art Talks”, weekly figure drawing sessions, arts workshops and demonstrations, film screenings, poetry readings, and more. Membership is open to artists of all types and arts supporters for a low annual membership fee.
Dues directly support programming at the Harlow Gallery.
Owner: Kennebec Valley Art Association
Business Hours: Wednesday – Friday Noon to 4 PM and 11AM to 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Weekends only during the winter months. Closed January .
Phone: 207-622-3813
kvaa@harlowgallery.org
Higher Grounds Coffeehouse and Tavern
119 Water Street
Hallowell, Me. 04347
Our coffeehouse is the only one of its kind, specializing in live acoustic music, full bar, and is home to locals and travelers alike. Come and enjoy our friendly atmosphere, where everyone feels right at home. We feature a “piano bar” every Monday and host an open mic night on Tuesdays. We offer a full beer, wine and liquor menu, Maine roasted coffees, blended teas and delicious pizza on Tues, Thu, Fri & Sat. If you would like to receive our monthly music schedule and special events electronically , please send an email to: highergroundsmusic@yahoo.com
Owners: Patricia & Shawn Murphy, Jonah Howard
Business Hours: Monday 8-11pm, Tuesday – Saturday 7: 30 – 11:00 pm
Phone: 207-621-1234
Thursday, December 3 ~ 6:00 pm
Children’s Christmas Party with Santa Claus Sponsored by City of Hallowell ~ Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop Street
Friday, December 4 ~ 5:00-8:00 pm
8×10x80 Fundraising Exhibition
Opening celebration with refreshments provided and with live music by Joshua Hatfield of Lewiston. Hatfield is studying Jazz and Contemporary music at UMA and has been a professional piano player for 8 years. Come early to opening for best selection doors open at 5pm sharp! The art can be purchased for just $80 each, and taken home the same day. Proceeds benefiting the Harlow Gallery. Show runs through December 13th. ~ Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street
Thursday, December 10 ~ 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Holiday shopping in Hometown Hallowell
Hallowell residents are invited to “Shop at Home”. Special discounts, drawings and other promotions will be available to Hallowellians who do their holiday shopping “at home”! Come for dinner or a drink and enjoy regular weekly live music at downtown venues such as the Liberal Cup, Hallowell & Wine, Higher Grounds, Hattie’s and The Wharf . Many shops and other businesses will also stay open extended hours to welcome visitors.
Friday, December 11 ~ 6:00 pm
8th Annual Christmas Cribbage Tournament No entry fee
The Wharf, 132 Water Street
Saturday, December 12
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Gingerbread House Display Contest Sponsored by Kennebec Valley Art Association
Enter a Gingerbread House or stop by and vote for your favorite in each category. (Team or Family, Kids 12 and under, Kids 13-18, and Other) Prizes for top 3 in each category! Everyone is invited to participate! Selected Gingerbread Houses will be sold by silent auction, proceeds to go to the KVAA. For more information and a great gingerbread recipe, call 623-5222. 9:00 – 9:45 am Drop off and Registration, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Judging by popular vote, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm On Display, 4:00 pm Pick up
Hospitality Stop – Free Refreshments
Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street ~ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Holidays in Hallowell Committee
10:00 am – Noon Annual Cookie Walk & Craft Sale
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 18 Union Street
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Historic Hallowell memories – Historic Holiday photos & memorabilia Hubbard Free Library, Corner of Second & Central Streets
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Show and Sale of Fine Art Photography by Nancy McGinnis and Tilbury House Publications
From cards & stocking stuffers to wall art, to benefit ‘Dogs Deserve Better’. New this year- books! Save on the new Tilbury House titles for all ages.
Dom’s Barber Shop, 156 Water Street
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Annual holiday art sale
Cerulean Gallery will feature its artist’s collective, booths for each artist
Cerulean Art Gallery
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Christmas Storefront Mouse Hunt Contest
Sponsored by Hallowell Area Board of Trade
Find the mouse in each window display. All correct Mouse Hunt entries will be placed in a hat and 3 prizes will be randomly drawn.
Noon – 3:00 pm Clay Ornament Making
Make two clay ornaments for $5.00 for kids of all ages. Also stop by to see the student pottery on sale! ~ Hallowell Clay Works, 134 Water Street
1:00 – 2:00 pm Hubbard Free Library Annual Holiday Open House Caroling Sing-a-Long Corner of Second & Central Streets
2:15 – 3:15 pm Hanukah in Hallowell
Come and enjoy the traditions of Hanukah. We’ll have stories, crafts and snacks.
Hubbard Free Library, Corner of Second & Central Streets
3:00 – 5:00 pm Family Fun – Book reading Meet children’s book author/illustrator Rebekah Raye, who will read aloud from her work, and inscribe copies of her newest book, Bear-ly There, as well as Thanks to the Animals and The Very Best Bed. These and other Tilbury House titles on sale here all weekend ~ Dom’s Barber Shop, 156 Water Street
5:00 pm The Great Hallowell Christmas Parade
To join the parade, please call 621-0325 or email cary.colwell@gmail.com
On Water Street from Boat Landing to City Bandstand
5:15 pm Fireworks over the kennebec
7:00 pm Festivus airing of grievances & feats of strength
Corner of Dummer’s Lane & Water St.
Sunday, December 13
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Show and Sale of Fine Art Photography by Nancy McGinnis and Tilbury House Publications
From cards & stocking stuffers to wall art, to benefit ‘Dogs Deserve Better’. And- just in time for the holidays: save on the new Tilbury House titles for all ages. ~ Dom’s Barber Shop, 156 Water Street
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Annual holiday art sale
Cerulean Gallery will feature its artist’s collective, booths for each artist
Cerulean Art Gallery
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday Brunch With Santa. Maple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn and Conference Center. Brunch buffet with Maple Hill Farm favorites and kid-friendly choices. Santa will be visiting kids in the living room by the fireplace and holiday tree after the meal. All children will receive a free photo with Santa! Brunch is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 4-10, and free for kids under 4. Donations of unwrapped toys for the Family Violence Project and non-perishable food items for the Hallowell Food Bank will be gladly accepted. Call 622-2708 or email stay@MapleBB.com for reservations.
Sunday, December 20
4:00 – 6:00 pm Christmas Sing-A-Long
Join Marcia Gallagher for a festive afternoon with mulled cider and wine for adults to get together and celebrate. ~ Hallowell & Wine, 122 Water Street
The Liberal Cup
115 Water Street
Hallowell, Me. 04347
Old world style English Pub. Comfortable, friendly atmosphere serving delicious homemade fare and fresh brewed beers crafted in our brewery on the premises.
Owner: Geoff Houghton
Bar Business Hours: Daily 11:30 am – Closing
Restaurant Business Hours: Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Phone: 207-MAD-BREW
theliberalcup@aol.com
3/4/2010 Paul and the Rock ‘n’ Rollas 7-10pm
3/7/2010 JT Lockwood 5-8pm
3/11/2010 The Returnables 7-10pm
3/14/2010 The Tim Sullivan Trio 5-8pm
3/17/2010 Johnny O’NoShoes Annual St Patrick’s Day Jam 6-9pm
3/21/2010 The Steve Vellani Duo 5-8pm
3/25/2010 Steve Jones and the Hallowell Ice Jam 7-10pm
3/28/2010 The Nitpickers 5-8pm
The Wharf
1 Wharf St.
Hallowell, ME 04347
Tavern atmosphere featuring live entertainment seven nights a week, plus Friday and Sunday afternoons. No cover charge. Basic bar food menus featuring sandwiches, soups, baskets and wings
Owner: Chris Vallee
Business Hours: 11:00AM until 1:00AM
Phone: 207-622-9290
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