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Looking for a unique shopping experience? Take a look at the assortment offered in the The Maine Music Society’s 5th annual Online Auction beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.

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Items include everything from fishing flies tied by a local expert fly fisherman to homemade breads to a brand-new bike, vacation rentals, gift certificates from a variety of local businesses, beautiful artworks, photography, fashions and gift baskets crafted by local artisans, and dinner for four prepared by a local chef.

Previews begin Friday, Nov. 4. The auction will close 10 days later at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Winners will be notified and given the location to pick up items. Details on bidding procedures and a link to the auction website are available on the MMS website mainemusicsociety.org.

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MMS is excited to announce that rehearsals are under way for our 2022-23 season: “A Journey of Remembrance and Celebration.” All concerts are at the Franco Center in Lewiston. We begin with the return of the ever-popular a cappella experience Battle of the Blends at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, where we’ll also kick off the Online Auction. “A Season of Celebration” with brass quintet will be presented in December, “Remembrance and Hope” with orchestra in March, and “Broadway Meets Hollywood” in May.

The Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. For more information, visit mainemusicsociety.org or contact info@mainemusicsociety.org.