Concierge Fans of Henry David Thoreau, lov- ers of photography, and advocates for environmental conservation alike will all enjoy the Thoreau Bi- centennial exhibition at Maine Mu- seum of Photographic Art. Through January 27, this exhibition will feature the work of 10 artists who have been inspired by Thoreau and his interest in the transcendental movement. 331-6622 Mark the longest night and the short- est day of the year with a celebra- tion of the Winter Solstice at Circus Maine on Thompson’s Point. Enjoy spectacles and routines by the resi- dent performers and apprentices, in- cluding aerial dancers and acrobats. Beverages will be provided by The Bar Association and food provided by Classic Sliders, December 14-16. Tickets cost between $14-16. Cirque Solstice The Big One Stuck trying to decide where to celebrate your New Year’s Eve? Here are some of the city’s hottest tickets: The 8th Annual Tribute to Stevie Wonder at State Theater; Primo Cubano: A NYE Dance Party at One Long- fellow Square; The Maine Dead Project at Portland House of Music; The Ghost of Paul Revere at Port City Music Hall; The Red Carpet Event at Circus Maine, Thomp- son’s Point; and Space Ball 2k17 at Space Gallery. TuneIn A Christmas classic is reimagined at Portland Stage this December with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The timeless tale is presented as a 1940s ra- dio broadcast with sound effects performed live on stage.Tickets are $45-$65. 774-0465 Party for a cause at Eimskip’s fifth an- nual Christmas Charity Event host- ed at Ocean Gate- way. Guests can en- joy drinks, danc- ing, and raffle prizes with a Scandinavian twist. All proceeds will go to The Cancer Community Center. Tickets are $125. Northern Lights Happy 200th Birthday, Thoreau! D ecember 2 0 1 7 1 9 Clockwise from top: casey jacques; courtesy photo; the ghost of paule revere by Matt Cosby