The New Year’s Eve celebration gets an early start at 11am with a concert by Maine’s newest award-winning band the Flannery Brothers. The fun continues throughout the day with musical performances by Leeny and Tamara, visits by L.L.Bean’s lovable mascot L.L.Bear, a campfire and cocoa with Outward Bound, and craft activities by Wear and Wave Art Extravaganza with VSA arts of Maine. 

At 5:15pm, Rick Charette will perform the final concert of the day, officially ringing in the New Year, followed by a hot cocoa toast and fireworks at 6pm. 

Who:  Families looking for fun and entertainment.

What:  L.L.Bean’s New Year’s Eve Celebration. All events throughout the day are free.

When:  Thursday, December 31, 2009, 11am – 6pm.

Where:  L.L.Bean’s Flagship Store, Main Street, Freeport, Maine. Rick Charette’s concert will be held outside in L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park, just outside the Flagship Store.

For more information, visit llbean.com/events.  Schedule is subject to change. Please call 877·755·2326 for updates.

About L.L.Bean, Inc.

L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multi-channel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel.  Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe.  While its business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built – a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement and innovation, respect for people, preservation of the natural environment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  The 220,000 sq. ft. Flagship campus of stores in Freeport, Maine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than three million visitors each year.  L.L.Bean can be found worldwide on www.llbean.com. Join L.L.Bean on Facebook and Twitter.

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Old Orchard Beach, ME – Seaside Pavilion, a state-of-the-art, family-friendly, outdoor performing arts center, presents Maine’s own 195th Army Band during a free patriotic concert on Saturday, July 4, at 7 p.m.
Based in Bangor, Maine, the 195th Army Band is under the command and control of the 52nd Troop Command headquarters and is a team of musicians from across the state dedicated to supporting parades, providing morale, and community event support.
“What better way to celebrate our nation’s birth and exhibit our gratitude and patriotism than to share a free concert showcasing our service members,” said Seaside Pavilion director Cheryl Poulopoulos. “The band’s tribute to American music, along with their big band swing and jazz medleys integrated with blues and rock, are sure to bring audiences to their feet.”
In addition to honoring the nation and its troops through music, Seaside Pavilion is teaming up with Hugs of Love to collect cards, letters, and care package items (such as DVDs, phone cards, books, hygiene items, etc.) to send to soldiers stationed overseas.
“We will have a collection area set up at the Pavilion, and we encourage the community to participate by donating a special item for a soldier,” said Poulopoulos. “A hand written note or small token makes a world of difference to a lonely soldier.”
For more information about Hugs of Love, founded by a couple whose son died in Iraq, visit www.hugs-of-love.org. To learn more about Seaside Pavilion or to reserve tickets in advance, call 207.934.2024 or visit www.seasidepavilion.org.
The Salvation Army built Seaside Pavilion in 1998 as a place for its camp meetings and as a gift to the community to enrich lives, lift spirits, and build community through the performing arts. Seaside Pavilion offers a state-of-the-art sound system and 1,400 stadium style seats with views of the professional stage and breath-taking natural setting.
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