The Georgetown Working League is holding their 100th annual fair in 2013. Quilt raffle, handmade items,collectibles, homemade baked goods, art, crafts, books, jewelry, white elephants, childrens activities, lunch. All proceeds benefit the town.

Jamie Wyeth’s connection to Monhegan dates to the late 1950s, when he first went there with his father, and he has continued to paint there ever since. His connection to fellow artist Rockwell Kent goes back nearly as far. Early in his career Wyeth bought several pen and ink drawings by Kent used as the sources for his illustrations to Moby Dick, one of Kent’s most renowned book illustration projects. Subsequently, Wyeth bought several of Kent’s paintings from his first period on the island around 1907.

The Bank of Maine proudly presents Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey opening on Friday, October 5, 2012, and continuing through December 29 on display at Portland Public Library’s Lewis Gallery. The exhibition is free of charge to the general public and features original illustrations, preparatory sketches, unpublished drawings and ephemera by the internationally celebrated artist and author Edward Gorey. This highly acclaimed exhibit is made possible by generous support from The Bank of Maine and a collaboration between Maine College of Art (MECA) and Portland Public Library.

Christmas at Victoria Mansion is an annual highlight of the holiday season for many people from across the nation. In 2012, the mansion is celebrating the Gilded Age and each room will be decorated by a professional designer from the Greater Portland region.Holiday tours from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily except Christmas and New Year's Day.

Stroll through Portland's  downtown during the holidays to enjoy the festive window displays. Plus vote for your favorite by emailing info@portlandmaine.com.

Experience Portland’s signature holiday decorations with holiday light sculptures by artist Pandora LaCasse.

The Portland, Maine, 1924 Tax Records were created as part of a city-wide tax reevaluation following a reorganization of the city government in 1923. The 2 3/4" x 4" original black and white photographs provide extraordinary documentation of the appearance and condition of every taxable property in the city at that time. The fragile records are now being digitized and many are currently searchable on Maine Memory Network.

The USM Chamber Singers present an annual tradition: sounds of the season sung by this premiere a capella ensemble. The USM Chamber Singers and conductor Robert Russell, will take the stage on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High Street, Portland. There will be a suggested donation of $9 at the door. This event is sponsored by Norway Savings Bank. For more information on the USM School of Music’s fall concert season and programs of study, visit www.usm.maine.edu/music.