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PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Merrill Auditorium: 20 Myrtle St, Portland 207-842-0800 portlandsymphony.org Portland’s resident professional orchestra, Maine’s largest performing arts organization, performs Classical, Pops and Magic of Christ- mas shows at the acoustically superb Merrill Auditorium. I ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE Map 1, H4 1 Bath Rd, Brunswick 207-725-8769 msmt.org MSMT produces four Broadway-quality musi- cals, three concerts and two Theater for Young Audiences educational musicals for children every summer at the Pickard Theater on the Bowdoin College campus. See ad pg. 23 Professional theatre since 1933, earning the title of “America’s Foremost Summer Theatre,” and continues to produce large scale Broadway mu- sicals on its stage today. OXFORD CASINO Map 1, H3 777 Casino Way, Oxford Ad Inside 207-539-6700 oxfordcasino.com front cover Oxford Casino offers a unique entertainment experience with contemporary table games and slot machines. Excitement goes 24/7. Just min- utes from Exit 63 off the Maine Turnpike. Open Lighthouse Day, occurring on Sept- ember 9th this year, offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about over two dozen historic Maine lights. [lighthousefoundation.org/ maine-open-lighthouse-day] OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE 10 Main St, Rte 1, Ogunquit 207-646-5511 ogunquitplayhouse.org

lobster bakes and service to Bailey Island. Dai- ly departures from Casco Bay Ferry terminal at Commercial and Franklin Streets. See ad pg 29 FOGG’S BOATWORKS, LLC The Maine Wharf, Commercial St, Portland 207-956-2516 foggsboatwork.com Explore Casco Bay on a private charter from our custom built fleet of Foggcrafts. Each boat can accommodate up to six passengers. Price: $100 per hour, per boat. GO SAILING 215 Foreside Rd, Falmouth 207-615-6917 gosailingcascobay.com Located at Handy Boat in Falmouth Maine, Go Sailing can get you out on the waters of Cas- co Bay with either sailing lessons or a sailing charter. LUCKY CATCH CRUISES Catch your lunch on a 90 minute lobstering excursion. Participate or relax as we haul traps next to lighthouses, forts and the seal rocks. Runs first weekend of May through October. 170 Commercial St, Portland 207-761-0941 luckycatch.com Jump aboard our custom coach, limousine licensed, mini-bus for an in-depth look into the Maine craft beer scene. All-inclusive tour options - sure to satisfy the beer enthusiast in you. MAINE BREW BUS Map 3, F8 79 Commercial St (Old Port Spirits), Portland 207-200-9111 themainebrewbus.com Our all-inclusive tours on our bright green school buses provide a behind-the-scenes look at Maine’s craft breweries, distilleries and wineries. Scheduled and private tours in Greater Portland and Southern Maine. See ad pg. 34 MAINE DAY TRIP TOURS Customer pickup in Portland, Freeport, and Kennebunkport 207-838-5275 mainedaytrip.com Enjoy and explore Maine’s unique coastal views, scenic by-ways and historic lighthouses with our custom private sightseeing tours for individuals, couples and groups. Your pace, style, and experi- ence. See ad pg. 22 MAINE DUCK TOURS 177 Commercial St, Tickets sold Map 3, F8 at The Blue Lobster, Portland 207-774-3825 maineducktours.com Fully-narrated 60-minute Land & Sea adventure through the Old Port, learning about the legends and lore that have shaped Portland into one of the most historical cities in the nation. See ad pg. 20 MAINE FOODIE TOURS Map 3, F8 Tickets sold at Vervacious, 227 Commercial St, Portland 207-233-7485 mainefoodietours.com TASTE your way through town with us! Learn about Maine’s RICH culinary history and current scene. Tours run year-round in Portland, and sea- sonally in Kennebunkport, Rockland, Camden, and Bar Harbor. See ad pg. 28 Doyouhave anepsof the indicia? 7 6 8 MAINE BEER TOURS Tour pick up location: 79 Commercial St, Portland 207-553-0898 mainebeertours.com

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Lighthouse cruises. Trolley tours. Historic shipyard.

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I CRUISES & TOURS BEATEN PATH TOURS Tour starts at Lobsterman Park, 1 Temple Street, Portland 207-749-1105 beatenpathtours.com

See the wharves and ships along the waterfront, and take in the award winning shops, restaurants and pubs of the Old Port as you discover the his- tory of Portland. CASCO BAY CUSTOM CHARTERS Berth: South Port Marine, Map 3, F3 14 Ocean St, South Portland 207-205-5796 cascobaycustomcharters.com Leave the big boats behind and join us for a pri- vate cruise aboard our vintage lobster boat. Per- fect for families and small groups & affordably priced. Lighthouses, sightseeing, wildlife, dining 4

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