9 Visual Arts Listings holiday tunes Send us your listings! Got a gallery exhibit coming up? Send the info to yorkindependent gmail.com. Listings run on a space available basis Jonathans Ogunquit is proud to announce the first ever Young Maine Readers Holiday Tea at Jonathans. Join special guest author & illustrator, Matthew Tavares, for an in person reading of his book, The Gingerbread Pirates on Saturday, Dec. 4. With each seating, all guests will be accompanied by other authors, story tellers and a special gift bag for each child attending. There are two seatings: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Call Jonathans Restaurant at 646-4777 as reservations are limited. Tickets are $10 per child and $15 per adult. All proceeds go to Young Maine Readers. The Kittery Historical and Naval Museum opens its doors for their annual Holiday Open House. A High Seas Holiday is the theme for this years event to be held Monday, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 11. The museum, at the junction of Rogers Road and Route 1, will be open from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. daily. No admission is charged and a discount of 20 percent is offered for all purchases from the museums gift shop. Among the features of this very festive week are: an exhibit on the history of Whaleback Light, marine- themed crafts, a bake sale, and a raffle including gift certificates from local merchants. A silent auction will be offering eight new apple head dolls reflecting the High Seas theme as well as a fabulous, hand-crafted Fashion Doll House donated by a friend of the museum. In addition to the special activities, visitors will have a chance to see how the Historical Society, through its museum, preserves the tangible symbols of Maines oldest incorporated town and the birthplace of Americas first federal shipyard. For further information, call 439-3080 or Mrs. Pat Smykowski, Chair, 439-2016. Holiday Readings with actor Michael Howard, a Maine and New York City- based actor, who will return for a second year to perform dramatic readings of holiday selections from iconic writers such as: Eudora Welty, Dylan Thomas, and Truman Capote. The readings take place on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at York Art Association, located at 394 York Street (Rt. 1A), York. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is by general admission so arrive early. Hot chocolate, grog, and an assortment of delicious sweet treats will be served. Fine art and crafts made by York Art Association members will be on display. Call 363-4049, or visit www. yorkartassocation.com for more information. Historical Tours of The Music Hall are held the first Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, and June 1. Tour tickets are $6 ($5 member) and can be purchased on the day of the tour at 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH, in advance at www.themusichall.org, or through the box office at (603) 436-2400. Box office hours are noon-6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The new Flights of Imagination exhibit at the Childrens Museum of NH showcases the fanciful work of three New Hampshire artists who share their otherworldly visions in this intergalactic artistic treat. This exhibit will be on display in Gallery 6 at the Childrens Museum of NH from Friday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011 at 6 Washington St., Dover, N.H., and offers two levels of hands-on, custom- created exhibits for children ages 1 through12. Open year- round, the museum hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. For more information, call (603) 742- 2002 or visit www.childrens- museum.org The Red Door Pottery Studio will have ongoing pottery demonstrations during the Kittery Holiday Art Walk on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Artists from Kittery Foreside to Kittery Point open their homes and studios for a festive show and sale of their works, held in conjunction with the Kittery Art Association Holiday Sale. The studio is located at 44 Government St.,Kittery, 439-5671, www. reddoorpottery.com. This fall the Portland Museum of Art presents an exhibition of contemporary artists using the concept of trompe loeil, meaning to fool the eye. False Documents & Other Illusions, on view now through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The exhibit showcases 32 works offering a spectrum of approaches to illusion by 13 contemporary artists and runs in conjunction with John Haberle: American Master of Illusion, an exhibition of traditional 19th-century trompe loeil paintings on view through Sunday, Dec.12. False Documents & Other Illusions is the second in a series of exhibitions called Circa that explores compelling aspects of contemporary art in the state of Maine and beyond. Portland Museum of Art, on exhibit Thursday, Dec.16 through Sunday, Mar. 20, 2011: Rackstraw Downes, Onsite Paintings. The exhibition will trace the artists career through major examples of his work that were painted in Maine, Texas, New Jersey, and New York, including two haunting depictions of the untenanted interior spaces in the World Trade Center in 1998. On exhibit, Thursday, Dec. 30 through Sunday, Mar. 13, 2011: Weston, Leaves of Grass. The exhibition will feature images COURTESY PHOTO The Seacoast Wind Ensemble, a favorite concert band in the Seacoast region of Maine, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, will perform a family Holiday Concert, con- ducted by Music Director Mark Zielinski, on Sunday, Dec. 12. at 3 p.m. The free concert (donations welcomed at the door) takes place in the First United Methodist Church at 129 Miller Ave., Portsmouth N.H. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit. Admission is free; Stuart Nudelman of Ogunquit Performing Arts will start off the evening by telling the background of the film and the artists. Holiday Shopping - York Community Thrift Shop open late until 7 p.m. on Thursdays Dec. 9 & 16 for holiday shopping. Specials offered each evening. Support your community and shop the Thrift. Route 1, Cape Neddick. 363- 2510. The Green Alliance and Just Us Chickens Artists Cooperative Present a Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Come meet the Green Alliance Staff and talk with local green business leaders. Chat with the owner of Green Maids, learn about solar hot water, talk to a green architect, find out what makes a moving company sustainable, and much more. Green Card holders enjoy 15 off at neighbor and Business Partner, Just Us Chickens Artist Cooperative. Choose from unique, locally made items and browse Just Us Chickens downstairs art gallery. Complimentary wine and hors doeuvres will be served. For more information, visit www. greenalliance.biz. Just Us Chickens, 9 Walker St., Kittery. Wine Tasting at The Clown, Friday, Dec, 10, 5 until 8 p.m. Find new favorite wines to share this season. 659 US Rt. 1 York, next to Meadowbrook Plaza. For more information, call 351-3063. The Kittery Art Association presents its annual Holiday Sale from Saturday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 19. The Reveling Artists of Kittery invite you to join their Carousing Celebrations. This event is a much-awaited Kittery tradition, with unique, one of a kind handcrafted gifts and artwork. This all-member sale showcases wonderful gifts, small and large for the art-lover on your list. From pottery, and fiber art to oil painting and photography, this sale supports many talented, local artists. This sale is also part of the Kittery Art Walk on Saturday, Dec. 11 with a special Art Walk from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The gallery is located at 8 Coleman Ave., Kittery, off of Route 103. Gallery hours are Thursdays 3 to 6 p.m., Saturdays noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. To learn more about the KAA and upcoming events, call the gallery at 451-8384 or visit www.kitteryartassociati Visit the Gallery this festive season to meet your local holiday artists and support your favorite creative community. Open House at The Model Train & Slot Car Shop, York Village Marketplace, 26 Brickyard Ct. (off Rt. 1 behind Best Western). Free operating layouts and free refreshments on Saturdays Dec. 11 & 18; Sundays, Dec. 12 & 19 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Frosties Friends Event, Sunday, Dec. 12, 5 until 7 p.m. at York Harbor Inn. Local York Harbor residents and friends of the York Harbor Inn invite the public to attend Frosties Friends charity event in the Ships Cellar Pub to benefit the community of York County. Bring your unwrapped, un-used toys (ages infant to teenager) and enjoy a complimentary hors doeuvres display, cash bar and funall in the spirit of charity. Parent Resource Center proudly sponsors Southern York County U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Shopping dates will be Thursday, Dec. 16 & Friday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and will be held at Curtis Lake Church located at 38 Westview Dr., Sanford (behind Ocean State Job Lot). For the 2010 campaign registration, visit toysfortots.org and click Maine then Southern York County. Once the form is received, an email confirmation will be sent with your shopping appointment. Due to limited office hours please do not call to register. There will be one day of phone registration for those that have no option for internet access. On Monday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., phone registration will be accepted by calling 490-5847. York Area Satellite Site will support the towns of: Ogunquit, Eliot, Cape Neddick, Moody, York, Kittery. The Satellite is being held at the American Legion Hall in York. If you are interested in donating toys or making a monetary donation, visit toysfortots.org, click Maine then southern York County. Website will give directions to make a donation and a list of community supporters who are accepting toy donations. Santa Claus will be stopping for breakfast at York Hospitals dining room on Friday, Dec. 17 from 7 until 9 a.m. Area families are invited to visit with him, have breakfast and receive a cute and cuddly toy. Adults will enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, toast, coffee or juice for $5, while the kids breakfast includes french toast sticks, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage and milk or juice for $3. For more information, call 351-2385. 10th Annual Atlantic Plunge to benefit Caring Unlimited, Saturday, Jan. 1. Support Survivors of Domestic Violence in York County by becoming a sponsor or taking the plunge at Goochs Beach, Kennebunk. Online registration, as well as registration forms, pledge forms and other information available on the events page at www.caring- unlimited.org. Register online before Saturday, Dec. 18 to receive a free t-shirt. Day of registration: begins at 10:30 a.m., at Goochs Beach on New Years Day. Storm date: scheduled for Saturday, January 8; information relating to any weather-related changes will be posted in the days leading up to the event. For more information: Emily Flowers at 490-3227, ext. 107. from the West, the South, the Mid-Atlantic, and New England, including two images from Maine. For more information call 775-6148 or visit portlandmuseum.org Cooperative Craft Gallery Seeks New Members. Just Us Chickens Gallery of Kittery is seeking new enthusiastic full members who want a successful location to sell their wares. With the upcoming holiday season, gallery space is being expanded to accommodate new membership and fresh ideas. Call 439-4209 between Tuesday and Saturday for guidelines or bring a sample of your art form to be left for membership consideration to 9 Walker St., downtown Kittery. Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC) hosts its annual photographic exhibit now through Sunday, Dec. 12. The exhibit may be seen Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bold Face Play Readings Monthly series, The Ragpickers Dream, will be presented on Monday, Dec. 13. All Bold Face readings are presented in the upper gallery of the Kittery Art Association, 8 Coleman Ave., off Route 103 Pepperrell Road, just south of Capn Simeons Galley, Kittery Point. Reservations are strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Audiences are advised to be prompt: reservations not claimed by 7:10 p.m., may be released to accommodate those on the waiting list. Readings start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, payable with cash or check at the door. For reservations, e-mail harborlightbitstream. net or call 439-5769. Oil painting exhibit by local Maine artist, BB Heintz at Rowan Tree Café, York Village, York, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Remick Barn Gallery features A York Sampler: Selections from the Past, at the Old York Historical Society, Lindsay Road, York Village. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 363-4974 for more information. NH Open Doors at The Red Door Pottery Studio and Gallery Shop. Showcase of local League of New Hampshire craftsmen that reside in Kittery. League potters, puppet makers, printers, photographers, jewelers and more. RiverCurrent Studio/ Art Gallery on the corner of Lindsay Road and Mill Dam in York Village features assemblage, collage and mixed-media sculpture and is open daily and by appointment. Contact Rosalind Fedeli at 351-3262 or visit www. rosalindfedeli.com for more information. 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3 Local winners will advance to the District, State and National shoot-off. The Elks Hoop Shoot is the largest non-commercial co- educational sports program in the country. For more information contact Jim Pratt at 361-2965. Ogunquit to celebrate Christmas by the Sea Beginning Friday, Dec. 10 and co
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12 L ocal FOOD By SARAH GRANT The York Independent James Haller met Phil Hughes when Phil was the baker and cook at Flynns News Stand in the village of South Berwick. James, who likes to be called Jim, was going through a bout of cancer, and Phil was the only guy in the neighborhood who made him the
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14 Eat here A weekly column about local food Winter Farmers Markets: The first of the season Gateway Winter Farmers Market at Wentworth Greenhouses (141 Rollins Road, Rollinsford, N.H. (603) 742- 1113) picked up where the last one left off last spring without skipping a beat. There were 52 vendors
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16 in Alfred, or at Shaker Hill Kitchens on Thornton Ave. in Saco. People interested in having cards mailed to them will be asked to pay for the postage. Please contact Mary Doyle at 324-1137 or by e-mail at mqdoyle gmail.com if you would like to support the York County Shelter Programs and order an
17 Music listings WHOS PLAYING, WHEN & WHERE FRIDAY, DEC. 3 Chris Isaak, 8 p.m, Tickets are $90 or $75. Tickets can be purchased at The Music Hall box office at 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH, by phone at (603) 436-2400, or online at www.themusichall.org. Nanci Griffith, 8 p.m., Jonathans Restaur
18 CAR TALK BY TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI Loose bolts may be cause of major excitement RAY: Did the Check Engine light come on? Finally, a good use for that light! TOM: I dont think the engine fell out, Robyn. But it could have fallen down. RAY: You really cant run over the engine and see it bouncing dow
19 FILM REVIEWS times feels like a fashion mon- tage married to a music video. The truth is that she has a good strong voice with exactly the right amount of range to pull off the many songs required for this movie, but we never really get to enjoy the voice the movie is way too concerned with maki
20 THE PET CONNECTION Looking for a home Ogunquit, Christmas by the Sea hosts a Cookie Walk from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, upstairs at the Dunaway Center at 23 School St. The Village Food Market, 230 Main St., will graciously supply cookies for the Animal Welfare Society table
21 NEWS OF RECORD OBITUARIES Ernie Reppucci Ernie Reppucci, 64, of 2 Skylark Lane, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at home. He was born Aug.10, 1946 in Cam- bridge, Mass., a son of the late Ernest J. and Margaret B. (Murray) Reppucci Jr. He had worked as an auto body tech and also an alignment tech at S
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