Ready,Set, Sail,Portland BUDDY FILM BOOGIE ON The Fogcutters bring the heat on December 15 at the third Super-Fantastic Christmas Extravagan- za at State Theatre. The 19-piece big band attracts the crowds with their funky take on the big band style. Accompanied by Megan Jo Wilson and Chas Lester, 13 horns and a 5-piece rhythm section will have you on your feet in no time. “Keeping with tradition and the spirit of the season,” manager James Herbert says, “we’ve partnered up again with Make-A-Wish Maine, to which we donate a portion of the ticket sales every year.” On January 10 and 13, enter the fever dream of Persona, Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 drama starring Liv Ull- mann (as in the Liv Ullmann and Donald Saunders Stage in Belfast) and Bibi Ander- sson. It’s sure to bring you and your clos- est friend even…closer. The screening is part of Portland Museum of Art’s Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective. It’s a sure sign of the holidays in Portland, so make it a point to cross a horse and wagon ride off your bucket list. Through December 16, Port- land Downtown is offering free rides on the weekends. Take 30 minutes to see your city of lights. Portland Downtown director Casey Gilbert says, “As the horses meander through the streets of downtown, those along for the ride can view the festive window displays; watch the hustle and bustle on the city streets; and see the towering, dazzling tree in Monument Square. It’s nice to just slow down and really savor a moment with loved ones.” Giddy Up D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8 1 7 Concierge from top: Wohler & Co, American international pictures, corey templeton, Adobe stock: Antonio It’s too easy to stay in for New Year’s Eve.You’ll regret it the moment you wake up to your friends’ smiling selfies taken out and about—living their best lives. Instead, class it up. Put on your best and show 2019 what it’s in for. Portland, this is how you New Year. Start the night off in the heart of the city. The Old Port glows with Pandora Lacasse’s holiday light shows in the trees, and you’re sure to run into a friend or two ready for the first toast of the night. Dip into Hunt + Alpine Club for their New Year’s cham- pagne cocktails before your din- ner reservation. How about Grace to jump- start your last feast of the year? The restaurant on Chestnut Street offers chef Adam Flood’s special dishes for the occasion. Next, get a headstart on your workout resolution and burn off the extra cocktails with Primo Cubano at One Longfellow Square. Lure in the New Year with the music of Havana. You won’t stop moving till the clock strikes midnight, but that’s when the best part starts. “It’s definitely a big dance” affair, trumpet play- er Marc Chillemi says. “It’s always sold out, so we’re expecting a killer party!” Good Tidings, Great Moves,