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Christmas Prelude
December 4 - 14, 2008
2007 Schedule of Events
(a KBA Event - 2008 schedule should be very similar - subject to change)

 

THURSDAY, December 4
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Prelude Champagne Reception at The Nott House, 8 Maine Street. Includes champagne and hors d’oeuvres donated by local inns, restaurants and businesses. Presented by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Admission: $20 pp. Space is limited– reservations are highly recommended. Please call 207-967-2751.

FRIDAY, December 5
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Holiday Shopping. Sponsoring shops & galleries offer festive holiday refreshments throughout the weekend.
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Prelude Show of Fine Arts and Crafts. Includes original works of art, fine crafts, and prints. The Masonic Hall on Temple Street sponsored by Maine Women in the Arts.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Tour of the 1853 Nott House. Tour the Greek Revival home, The Nott House, 8 Maine Street. Admission: $5. Presented by The Kennebunkport Historical Society.
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Santa’s Hot Shoppe. Support local Special Olympics and Community Food Bank. Join us for complimentary hot drinks and desserts and Christmas music. Located at sponsoring business ERA The Masiello Group, Cooper’s Corner, lower village.
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Fish Chowder Supper. Homemade fish chowder with all the “fixins” at the Wildwood Fire House, Wildes District Road. Sponsored by Wildwood Ladies Auxiliary.
5:00 PM – 8 PM – Opening Reception. “Past, Present and Future” An exhibition and sale of art created by present and past staff, instructors, volunteers and students along with the River Tree Guild Pottery Show and Sale. River Tree Center for the arts, 35 Western Ave, Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA member, the Seaside Motor Inn.
5:30 PM – Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christmas caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Singers. Sponsored by KBA member, Kennebunk Savings Bank.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Live Nativity. Right after the tree lighting, join the South Church Youth as they present a Nativity Tableau complete with live animals. Front steps of South Congregational Church, Temple Street.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Maine Women in the Arts Reception. Meet the artists participating in the Fine Arts & Crafts Show. The Masonic Hall on Temple Street.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – “Light Up the Tree”. Before, during, and after the lobster trap tree lighting, enjoy hot chocolate and mulled cider at Cape Porpoise Kitchen, Cape Porpoise Center, 967-1150.
7:00 PM – Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree. Kennebunkport’s most original holiday decoration will be officially lit in Cape Porpoise Square with Christmas caroling. Refreshments served at Cape Porpoise Fire Station compliments of Bradbury Bros. Market. Sponsored by the KBA.
7:00 PM – Bonfire and singing of Christmas carols behind Washington Hose Fire Company Station, Route 35 Lower Village. Sponsored by the Washington Hose Fire Co.
7:30 PM – Don Campbell Christmas Concert. Don Campbell and his band will play all of your favorites. Concert tickets and dinner, $40.00 The Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue.
7:30 PM – An Appalachian Winter Serenade. Merry Makers presents a performance and celebration of the winter season through song, dance, drama, and verse. Part of the proceeds will benefit Kennebunk’s Fuel Assistance Program. Unitarian Universalist Church, Main St. Kennebunk. Admission: adults $12, children 12 and under $8.
10:00 PM – Close – Live Music at Federal Jack’s Brew Pub, 8 Western Ave., Lower Village.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Start the day with a full breakfast of blueberry pancakes at the Washington Hose Fire Company, Route 35, Lower Village.
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM – Mothers Club Prelude Fair. Christmas decorations, hand made crafts, novelties, and more. Yo-Yo quilt raffle. Washington Hose Fire Station (upstairs), Route 35, Lower Village. Sponsored by the Kennebunk Lower Village Mothers Club.
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM – American Legion Christmas Crafts Fair at the Legion Hall, 102 Main St., across from the Kennebunkport Police Station. Featuring a wide variety of crafts by Maine artisans, gift baskets, baked goods, raffles, silent auction, and more. Sponsored by the American Legion Kennebunkport Memorial Post #159.
9:00 AM –9:00 PM – Holiday Shopping. Sponsoring shops and galleries offer festive refreshments throughout the day.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Holiday Crafts Fair at the Consolidated School, a tradition for over 20 years. A wonderful fair featuring a wide variety of crafts from local artisans. School Street, Route 9 East. Sponsored by the Friends of the Port School. $1donation.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – 17th Annual Christmas Fair at the Senior Center, Lower Village, 175 Port Road. Featuring wreaths, boxwood trees, decorative candle centerpieces, and many other Christmas items.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – “Mainely Unique” Annual Craft Fair at the South Congregational Church and Community House, Temple Street. Chili luncheon and light fare served downstairs at Community Center, 11AM to 2 PM. Sponsored by the Women’s Association of South Congregational Church.
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Santa’s Hot Shoppe. Support local Secret Santa and Community Food Bank. Join us for complimentary hot drinks, desserts and carols. Hosted by ERA The Masiello Group, Coopers Corner, Lower Village.
10:00AM – 12 PM – Art Show - Local artists will display their newest creations and works of art. Great ideas for holiday gifts. The Nonantum Resort, Ocean Ave.
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Christmas Fair and Chowder Luncheon featuring chowder, lobster rolls, homemade desserts, etc. Luncheon begins at 11 AM. First Congregational Church, Corner of Arundel Road,North Street, and Log Cabin Road. Sponsored by the Ladies Society.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Calling All Kids! We’ll be helping children make their own “gingerbread” houses at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 183 Port Road, Lower Village. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, York County Coast Star, and Garden Street Market.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Holiday Crafts Fair. A variety of offerings for yourselves or for gift giving. Village Baptist Church, 6 Maine Street.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Tour of the 1853 Nott House. Tour the Greek Revival home, The Nott House, 8 Maine Street. Admission: $5. Presented by The Kennebunkport Historical Society.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Prelude Show of Fine Arts and Crafts. Featuring original works of art, fine crafts and prints at the Masonic Hall on Temple Street. Sponsored by Maine Women in the Arts.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – “Past, Present and Future”An exhibition and sale of art created by present and past staff,instructors, volunteers and students along with the River Tree Guild Pottery Show and Sale. River Tree Center for the Arts, 35 Western Ave,Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA member, The Seaside Motor Inn.
11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – Historic Village Walking Tour. This wonderful and very popular walking tour takes you on a journey through the streets of the village where you will see spectacular,unique and inspiring holiday decorations of other historic homes. Tour begins at The Nott House, 8 Maine Street. Admission: $5.00 (members and under 18 free). Presented by the Kennebunkport Historical Society.
11:00 AM – 3:30PM – Holiday Trolley Ride. Ride an historic electric, toasty warm, streetcar on 3 ½ miles of trolley tracks through the Maine woods. Early 20th century Kennebunkport residents used these trolleys to do their Christmas shopping. Warm drinks and snacks available. Unique gifts found only in our museum store, open 10 - 4. $4 pp for trolley rides. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road (3 miles north of Dock Square). For more information: 967-2712.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Meet the Artist. Nationally known calendar artist, Dana Heacock, will sign your 2008Abacus Calendar. A selection of his prints will be on sale in the gallery. Abacus Gallery, 2 Ocean Avenue.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Face Painting will be offered by Sara Westin for the young and the not-so-young. Support local Secret Santa and Community Food Bank. Join us for complimentary hot drinks, desserts and carols. Hosted by ERA The Masiello Group, Coopers Corner, Lower Village.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – 14th Annual Christmas Prelude Open House at the P. DeSantis Gallery & Studio featuring fine art and folk art. 77 North Street, Kennebunkport.
1:30 PM – 2:30 – Choral Presentation by the Curtis Lake Christian Church Adult Choir magnifying the birth of Christ at the steps of Union Square. Sponsored by KBA member, The Captain Lord Mansion.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Copper Pot Hot Cider served during the choral presentation as well as product samples compliments of Roly’s English Fudge, Union Square.
2:00 PM – An Appalachian Winter Serenade. Merry Makers presents a performance and celebration of the winter season through song, dance, drama, and verse. Part of the proceeds will benefit Kennebunk’s Fuel Assistance Program. Unitarian Universalist Church, Main St. Kennebunk. Admission: adults $12, children 12 and under $8.
3:00 PM – SECOND ANNUAL HAT PARADE. A parade of holiday hat wearing children and adult revelers led by the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo. Show off your handmade or store bought creations. All hat wearers are welcome. Gather at the town parking lot behind Dock Square by 2:45. Parade will march over the bridge to Jackies’s. Prizes will be awarded for various categories. Cocoa and cookies will be available compliments of Jackies’s Sponsored by KBA members, Jackie’s Clothing and The Green Tangerine.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – The Patriot Fife and Drum Duo will stroll through the Dock Square and Lower Village shopping areas for your holiday entertainment. Sponsored by KBA members, The Kennebunk Savings Bank and The Kennebunkport Inn.
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM – The Living Nativity with narration on the lawn at the Church on The Cape, 3 Langsford Rd., Cape Porpoise. Live animals, shepherds, kings, and the Holy Family. In the sanctuary, Christmas music by church choirs with soloists and instrumentalists. Refreshments in the church parlor. Church Cargo Shop open.
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Down East Lobster Bake. Featuring lobsters, steamers, hamburgers and hot dogs. Washington Hose Fire Company, Route 35, Lower Village.
5:30 PM –6:30 PM – Lessons and Carols. The Gordon College Chamber Singers, under the direction of C. Thomas Brooks, will present a concert combining scripture and music. Village Baptist Church, 6 Maine Street. Donations appreciated.
5:30 PM – Tree Lighting & Christmas Stroll at Lower Village. Join us at the corner of Christensen Lane and Route35 for the lighting of the Lower Village tree with carols by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Singers. Following the lighting, enjoy the traditional stroll to the Franciscan Monastery. Sponsored by KBA member, Ocean Bank and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
6:30 PM – Candlelight Caroling hosted by the Franciscan Monastery, Beach Street, Lower Village. Enjoy chestnuts roasted on an open fire at the gate of the Monastery. Sponsored by KBA members, The White Barn Inn and Grissini.
7:30 PM – An Appalachian Winter Serenade. Merry Makers presents a performance and celebration of the winter season through song, dance, drama, and verse. Part of the proceeds will benefit Kennebunk’s Fuel Assistance Program. Unitarian Universalist Church, Main St. Kennebunk. Admission: adults $12, children 12 and under $8.
10:00 PM – Close – Live Music at Federal Jack’s Brew Pub, 8 Western Ave., Lower Village.

Festive Holiday Fare & Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
Sunday Morning – Religious Services at local churches.
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM – Breakfast with Mrs. Clause and Elves at The Nonantum Resort. Bring your child for a special holiday brunch hosted by these visitors from the North Pole. Souvenir photo. Breakfast buffet includes a variety of selections. Adults - $18, under12 - $9.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM - American Legion Christmas Crafts Fair at the Legion Hall, 102 Main St., across from the Kennebunkport Police Station. Featuring a wide variety of crafts by Maine artisans, gift baskets, baked goods, raffles, silent auction, and more. Sponsored bythe American Legion Kennebunkport Memorial Post #159.
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Project Graduation Prelude Crafts Fair of a variety of items. This craft fair will benefit Project Graduation for the Class of 2008 at Kennebunk High School. Consolidated School, Rt. 9.
10:00 AM – 12 PM – Art Show - Local artists will display their newest creations and works of art. Great ideas for holiday gifts. The Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue.
10:00 AM – Noon – Ornament Making Pawty for Dogs. Bring your dog and make a paw print holiday keepsake. Supplies provided and refreshments served. Scalawags, 24 Ocean Ave, 2nd Floor. Donations to the Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society accepted.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Santa’s Hot Shoppe. Support local Secret Santa and Community Food Bank. Join us for complimentary hot drinks, desserts and carols. Hosted by ERA The Masiello Group, Cooper’s Corner, Lower Village.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Prelude Show of Fine Arts & Crafts features original works of art, fine crafts and prints at the Masonic Lodge on Temple Street. Sponsored by Maine Women in the Arts.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Holiday Shopping. Sponsoring shops and galleries offer festive refreshments throughout the day.
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM – Holiday Trolley Ride. Ride an historic electric, toasty warm, streetcar on 3 ½ miles of trolley tracks through the Maine woods. Early 20th century Kennebunkport residents used these trolleys to do their Christmas shopping. Warm drinks and snacks available. Unique gifts found only in our museum store, open 10 - 4. $4 pp for trolley rides. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road (3 miles north of Dock Square). For more information: 967-2712.
12:00 PM – 5:00PM – “Past, Present and Future” An exhibition and sale of art created by present and past staff, instructors, volunteers and students along with the River Tree Guild Pottery Show and Sale. River Tree Center for the Arts, 35 Western Ave, Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA member, The Seaside Motor Inn.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – 2nd Annual Wreath Display & Auction. View and bid on charmingly decorated wreaths donated by area businesses, artists, and creative community members. Silent auction to benefit the Brick Store Museum. Also view exhibits of American folk art animals, Kennebunk’s Major League baseball players, and the Fire of1947. Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk.
2:00 PM – Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat at the Landing Restaurant. Follow Santa and his lobster elves through Dock Square to the Community House on Temple Street for photos courtesy of KBA Member Ocean Exposure. Children and families, please queue up for your special time with Santa! Sponsored by KBA members, Alano, Ltd. and Carrots & Company.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
10:00 AM – Holiday Shopping all day at sponsoring Shops and Galleries.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Holiday Dessert and Art Show with 14 local artists. The Nonantum Resort, Ocean Ave.
7:00 PM – Movie Night. Children of all ages can munch on snacks while enjoying A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Village Baptist Church, 6 Maine Street.
10:00 PM – Close – Live Music at Federal Jack’s Brew Pub, 8 Western Avenue, Lower Village.

Festive Holiday Fare and Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Holiday Fair at Atlantic Hall. Fine crafts, collectibles, and antiques. Refreshments available. Atlantic Hall, Main Street, Cape Porpoise Center.
10:00 AM – Holiday Shopping all day.
10:00 AM – Noon – Christmas Ornament Making Workshop for families. River Tree’s 25th anniversary celebration continues. $2.00 per child or $5.00 per family. Parents are admitted free. River Tree Center for the Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Lower Village.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Prelude Open House – Tour of the Greek Revival home, The Nott House, 8 Maine Street. Admission:$5.00. Presented by The Kennebunkport Historical Society.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – “Past, Present, and Future” Art exhibit and sale as well as original works by local artists Janet Duncan, Ron Prevoir, and Claire Unsinn. River Tree Center for the Arts, 35 Western Ave., Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA Member The Seaside Motor Inn.
11:00 AM & 2:00 PM – Historic Village Walking Tour. This wonderful and very popular walking tour takes you on a journey through the streets of the village where you will see spectacular, unique and inspiring holiday decorations of other historic homes. Tour begins at The Nott House, 8 Maine Street. Admission: $5.00 (members and under 18 free). Presented by the Kennebunkport Historical Society.
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM – Holiday Trolley Ride. Ride an historic electric, toasty warm, streetcar on 3 ½ miles of trolley tracks through the Maine woods. Early 20th century Kennebunkport residents used these trolleys to do their Christmas shopping. Warm drinks and snacks available. Unique gifts found only in our museum store, open 10 - 4. $4.00 pp for trolley rides. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road (3 miles north of Dock Square). For more information: 967-2712.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Meet the Artist. Nationally known calendar artist, Dana Heacock, will sign your 2007Abacus Calendar. A selection of his artwork will be displayed in the gallery. Abacus Gallery, 2 Ocean Avenue.
12:00 – 2:00 PM – The Patriot Fife and Drum Duo will stroll through the Dock Square and Lower Village shopping areas for your holiday entertainment. Sponsored by KBA members, Port Jewelry and The Kennebunkport Inn.
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Historic Inns Open House. The Historic Inns of Kennebunkport will display their splendid holiday decorations and serve refreshments. $5.00 donation. Tickets available at the Hospitality Center, Chamber of Commerce or the respective inns. Proceeds to benefit the Community Food Pantry. For more information: Captain Fairfield Inn, 967-4454
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Holiday Desserts and Arts & Craft Show with local artists including a toymaker who crafts in wood. Holiday desserts will be served. The Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue.
2:00 PM – Auction of an original painting by Louise Frechette valued at $1025.00 proceeds to benefit the Development Therapy School. Refreshments served. L. A. Frechette Gallery, 29 Western Avenue, Lower Village. For more information, 207-967-2422.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – “Christmas In New England: A Musical Christmas Show ”for families at the River Tree Center for the Arts. Performances by musicians Dave Peloquin, Kat Logan, and Jim Tolles. The show includes singing, humor, skits, readings, and encourages audience participation. Admissions is free. 35 Western Avenue, Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA member, The Seaside Motor Inn.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – A cappella Choral Presentation by East Side Story. Kennebunkport native, Dan Huff along with other members of East Side Story will perform at the steps of Union Square with candlelight caroling to follow. Sponsored by KBA member, The Historic Inns of Kennebunkport.
7:30 PM – Holiday Concert. The Kennebunk High School Chamber Singers present a program of seasonal carols at the Village Baptist Church, Maine Street. Sponsored by KBA member, The Emporium.
10:00 PM – Close – Live Music at Federal Jack’s Brew Pub, 8 Western Avenue, Lower Village.


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
Sunday Morning – Religious Services at local churches.
8:00 AM – Noon – Breakfast with Santa. Bring your child for a special holiday brunch hosted by the jolly old man himself. Souvenir photo. Hot and cold buffet. Adults $20.00,children under 12, $10.00. The Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue.
10:00 AM – closing – Holiday Shopping at participating Shops and Galleries all day.
11:00 AM – 3:30PM – Holiday Trolley Ride. Ride an historic electric, toasty warm, streetcar on 3 ½ miles of trolley tracks through the Maine woods. Early 20th Century Kennebunkport residents used these trolleys to do their Christmas shopping. Warm drinks and snacks available. Unique gifts found only in our museum store, open 10 - 4. $4.00 pp for trolley rides. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road (3 miles north of Dock Square). For more information: 967-2712.
2:00 PM – Santa Arrives in Cape Porpoise after a quick layover at Goat Island Lighthouse. His first stop is Cape Porpoise Kitchen in the center of Cape Porpoise, to meet and take photos with children of all ages. Hot chocolate and candy canes a-plenty. Sponsored by: The Kennebunkport Business Association and KBA Member, Cape Porpoise Kitchen.
3:00 PM – 5 PM – 3rd Annual Holiday Tea. The Brick Store Museum invites grandparents, parents, and children for a rare look inside the 1862 Capt. Moses Maling House, an historic Italianate private home on Summer Street. Learn a bit about tea, etiquette customs, and history of this beautifully decorated mansion. Advanced reservations requested by December 1st. Call 207-985-4802 or email info@brickstoremuseum.org. Adults: $15.00, Children: $7.50, Members: $12.00 and $6.00. Children under 4, free. The Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk.

Festive Holiday Fare and Entertainment Throughout the Evening at Sponsoring Inns and Restaurants.

Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude is a KBA - Kennebunkport Business Association Event. All programs and events subject to change without notice.

Christmas Prelude
December 4 to 14th 2008 

Nonantum Resort
King’s Port Inn
Rhumb Line Resort
Seaside Inn
Lodge at Turbat's Creek