N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 7 1 9 Concierge from top: courtesy maiNe botaNical gardeNs; aNgelolseN.com; eNgerbretsoN - warreN miller films; courtesy photo; stock The holiday season officially commenc- es November 17 in Boothbay with the spectacular Boothbay Festival of Lights. Through December 31, the festival will hold special events including a silent auction, raffle, ginger- bread house display, North Pole Express train ride, fireworks, and themed Christmas shops. The most eye-catching event, howev- er, will be the incredible lights display, which conquers the entire town and may even rival Clark Griswold’s. ski-enthusiasts can kick off the season with warren miller’s film Line of Descent at the state theatre in portland on November 18. the film ex- plores the community of ski culture with extraordinary shots of snowy, mountainous landscapes. and for those who prefer the lodge to the lift? this film is the ideal way to experience one of maine’s most popular out- door adventures from the comfort of a cozy theatre seat. tickets are $20. Wine Wise delivers a walking tour of portland followed by a tasting of maine oysters paired with wine. led by erica archer, a true oenophile, this event is equal parts educational and appe- tizing. November 26. tickets are $60. Join standout talents from the casts of Dancing with the Stars and American Idol in Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Ballroom with a Twist at merrill auditorium, a lively celebration of song and dance on November 11-12. guests will surely struggle to stay still in their seats.tickets are $32-83. It’s All Downhill Dancing Dream Up In Lights Oyster Season AngelChorus don’t miss the complex musical talent of Angel Olsen as she takes on the state theatre in portland on december 2. early fans may recognize her folk-forward, alt-country sound, but her latest record, Phases, packs a punch with its pop and rock influences, displaying an impres- sive plurality of style. “i like to see it as different versions of myself, of my songwriting, of my career,” she says. “everything has evolved so much now.” and while olsen tends to play with both the upbeat and the heavy in her music, she hopes her work accomplishes more than entertain- ment. “i want to be a part of people getting together and breeding positivity, because that’s all that we can do. especially having a voice that people listen to–why not do that?” tickets are $25-$30.