Special FeaturesLife & Culture Holiday arts preview: Celebrations, gifts and special events Ideas for things to do, things to remember and things to give this holiday season. Posted November 22, 2015 Updated November 24, 2015 Font size + Gift article You are able to gift 5 more articles this month.Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Email Copy Link Email address Send! Article link sent! An error has occurred. Please try again. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month.It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Subscribe Today With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Subscribe Today Sign In Loading.... Share Facebook Reddit Linkedin Email Copy Link Print The gift of story inspires long after it’s given This gift-giving season, Maine writers reflect on the meaning of books given by close friends and relations. ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told’ a madcap comedy that celebrates the season The production plays at the Theater at Monmouth through Dec. 6. Five Christmas albums that pluck heartstrings without fraying nerves Sufjan Stevens, Tracey Thorn and the Muppets make music worth listening to this season. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will perform Dec. 2 at Merrill in Portland Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis will lead the 17-piece band and will be joined by guest vocalists Denzal Sinclaire and Audrey Shakir. A celebration worth repeating: Portland’s holiday classics Carols, ballet and Broadway tunes on repeat this season. Copy the Story Link Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous Drone video: See Portland from the sky Next » 10 Mainers to be thankful for 2015 Related Stories Latest Articles