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Art
Four Centuries of Still Life - Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Feb 04 thru Jun 06, 2010. Still-life works celebrate the significance of all aspects of daily life. They embrace a moment in time and create a memory that combines real life and its representation in art. Objects of Wonder: Four Centuries of Still Life from the Norton Museum of Art is a selection of more than 50 paintings, sculptures, and photographs from the 17th through the 20th centuries that will focus on the depiction of inanimate objects. Featured artists will include Marsden Hartley, Henri Matisse, Robert Mapplethorpe, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Yinka Shonibare. This exhibition will present important works that illustrate both aspects of the genre-objects as stand-alone imagery and those serving as one element of a larger composition. The out-of-the-ordinary assortment of works come together to form such themes as table settings, flowers, fruits and vegetables, fish, and works in three dimensions. Map + Directions | Report Update
Frederick Lynch - Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Feb 27 thru May 16, 2010. As an abstract painter, Maine artist Frederick Lynch (born 1935) uses a system of repeated geometries and mathematical divisions to explore a multitude of visual possibilities. His paintings evoke the type of order and chaos found in patterns of nature-branching, veining of leaves, and molecular systems. This exhibition of 25 recent works by Lynch will pair his large painted canvases with smaller sections of each of his paintings. This will be Lynch's second solo exhibition at the Portland Museum of Art in the past two decades. Map + Directions | Report Update
Max Beckmann - Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Mar 13 thru May 23, 2010. This "Modernism & Masquerade" exhibition features the graphic work of Max Beckmann (1884-1950), providing important focus on the German artist whose powerful approach to the human condition continues to move and inspire viewers. Featuring approximately 40 prints from the Museum's permanent collection and from private collections, the exhibition explores Beckmann's portrait work as well as his treatment of scenes of both gaiety-the circus and theatre-and alienation. Map + Directions | Report Update
50 Works for 50 States - Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
May 28 thru Jul 25, 2010. Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and his wife Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means. After more than 40 years of collecting art, they decided to start giving the collection away. The Portland Museum of Art is the recipient of 50 works from a national gifts program entitled The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States. The best-known works in the Vogel Collection are examples of minimal and conceptual art, but they also include pieces of a figurative and expressionist nature. Primarily a collection of drawings, the collection also includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints by artists mainly working in the United States. This exhibition will feature a selection of the works from the Vogel gift which includes work by artists such as Will Barnet, Richard Tuttle, Claudia De Monte, and Steve Keister. Map + Directions | Report Update
American Modern Masterworks - Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Jun 24 thru Sep 12, 2010. From the collection of the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut, American Moderns will showcase 100 works on paper by nationally recognized artists such as Edward Hopper, John Marin, and Rockwell Kent. This is the first in-depth examination and presentation of the Atheneum's American modernist works on paper. Beginning with the Ashcan school, including works by John Sloan and William Glackens, the exhibition traces the emergence of American modernism and the circle of Alfred Steiglitz, concluding with strong examples of postwar realism, with works by Ellsworth Kelly and Andrew Wyeth. Map + Directions | Report Update
Debating Modern Photography - Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Sep 30 thru Dec 05, 2010. In the 1930s, a small group of California photographers challenged the painterly, soft-focus Pictorialist style of the day. They argued that photography could only advance as an art if its practitioners exploited characteristics inherent to the camera's mechanical nature. This small association of innovators created Group f/64, named after the camera aperture which produces great depth of field and sharp focus. The exhibition revisits this debate and includes images by photographers in Group f/64 such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham, Sonya Noskowiak, and Willard Van Dyke, as well as images by such Pictorialists such as Anne Brigman, William Dassonville, Johan Hagemeyer, William Mortensen, and Karl Struss. With more than 100 works by 16 artists, Debating Modern Photography offers a feast for the eyes while illustrating both sides of a high-stakes debate. Outstanding examples of the clean edges and bold forms of Group f/64 stand in sharp contrast to the romantic, hand-crafted Pictorialist work that includes elegant portraits, tonalist landscapes, and allegorical studies. Map + Directions | Report Update
Baseball
Trenton Thunder vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Apr 15 thru Apr 18, 2010. Maine's minor league baseball team the Portland Sea Dogs take on Trenton Thunder (Yankees) in a 4-game series. Opening Day on Thursday at 6 p.m. Also Friday and 6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Binghamton Mets vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Apr 19 thru Apr 21, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Binghamton Mets in a 3-game series. Monday & Tuesday games at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at noon. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
New Britain Rock Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Apr 30 thru May 02, 2010. Maine's minor league baseball team the Portland Sea Dogs take on the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins) in a 3-game series. Friday at 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207) 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Reading Phillies vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
May 03 thru May 06, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Reading Phillies in a 4-game series. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 6 p.m. Thursday at noon. For info and tickets phone (207) 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Binghamton Mets vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
May 10 thru May 12, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Binghamton Mets in a 3-game series. Monday thru Wednesday games at 6 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
New Britain Rock Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
May 18 thru May 20, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins) in a 3-game series. Tuesday & Wednesday games at 6 p.m. Thursday at noon. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Trenton Thunder vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
May 21 thru May 23, 2010. Maine's minor league baseball team the Portland Sea Dogs take on Trenton Thunder (Yankees) in a 3-game series. Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
New Britain Rock Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
May 28 thru May 31, 2010. Maine's minor league baseball team the Portland Sea Dogs take on the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins) in a 4-game series. Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Monday (Memorial Day) at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Reading Phillies vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Jun 04 thru Jun 06, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Reading Phillies in a 3-game series. Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207) 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Erie SeaWolves vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Jun 15 thru Jun 17, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) in a 3-game series. Tuesday & Wednesday games at 7 p.m. Thursday at 6 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Akron Aeros vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Jun 18 thru Jun 20, 2010. Maine's minor league baseball team the Portland Sea Dogs take on the Akron Aeros (Indians) in a 3-game series. Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday game at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harrisburg Senators vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Jun 28 thru Jun 30, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) in a 3-game series. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday games all at 7 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
New Hampshire Fisher Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Jul 05 thru Jul 08, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) in a 4-game series. Monday game at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday games at 7 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
New Britain Rock Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Jul 09 thru Jul 12, 2010. Maine's minor league baseball team the Portland Sea Dogs take on the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins) in a 4-game series. Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. and Monday at noon. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Harrisburg Senators vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Jul 22 thru Jul 25, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) in a 4-game series. Thursday & Friday games at 7 p.m. Saturday at 6 p.m. & Sunday at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Bowie Baysox vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Aug 03 thru Aug 05, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Bowie Baysox (Orioles) in a 3-game series. Tuesday & Wednesday games at 7 p.m. Thursday at noon. For info and tickets phone (207) 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Richmond Giants vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Aug 06 thru Aug 08, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Richmond Giants in a 3-game series. Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 6 p.m. & Sunday game at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207) 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Altoona Curve vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Aug 17 thru Aug 19, 2010. Maine's minor league baseball team the Portland Sea Dogs take on the Altoona Curve (Pirates) in a 3-game series. Tuesday and Wednesday games at 7 p.m., Thursday game at noon. For info and tickets phone (207) 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Trenton Thunder vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Aug 20 thru Aug 22, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Trenton Thunder (Yankees) in a 3-game series. Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 6 p.m. & Sunday game at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207) 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Binghamton Mets vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Aug 30 thru Sep 02, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs take on the Binghamton Mets in a 4-game series. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday games at 7 p.m. Thursday at 6 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
New Hampshire Fisher Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 879-9500
Sep 03 thru Sep 06, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs close their 2010 regular season with a 4-game series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays). Friday game at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m., Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m. For info and tickets phone (207 879-9500. Map + Directions | Report Update
Biking
Great Maine Bike Swap II
University of Southern Maine
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 623-4511
Apr 25, 2010. The Great Maine Bike swap is a great way to buy and sell used bicycles. Over 1,000 folks participated last year, so come to Sullivan Gym at the USM Campus for all the action! From 10 a.m. to 20 p.m. For info phone (207) 623-4511. Map + Directions | Report Update
Craft Shows
Maine Crafts Guild 3rd Annual Fine Craft Show at Portland East End Community Center
195 North Street
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 314-7213
Oct 09 thru Oct 10, 2010. The Maine Crafts Guild: The beautiful East End Community Center and School overlooking East End Bay on Munjoy Hill in Portland emphasizes the arts as an integral part of all learning experiences. It's a perfect place to showcase the extraordinary work of the Maine Crafts Guild members. Come and meet the fabulous artisans and purchase work of heirloom quality handmade here in Maine. Sat.: 10 a.m - 8 p.m.; Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Map + Directions | Report Update
Holiday Craft Show
631 Stevens Avenue
Portland,
Maine
04103
Phone: (207) 283-4715
Nov 06 thru Nov 07, 2010. The Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen presents the Annual Holiday Craft Show at Catherine Mcauley High School, 631 Stevens Avenue in Portland. For info phone (207) 283-4715. Map + Directions | Report Update
Annual Maine Made Crafts Craft Show at Stevens Armory
772 Stevens Ave
Portland,
Maine
04103
Phone: (207) 946-7079
Nov 20 thru Nov 21, 2010. 15th Annual Christmas Craft Show at the Stevens Armory, 772 Stevens Avenue. Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This two-day show includes artisans and craftsmen from Maine and the New England area and features jewelry, photography, fine art, quilting, baskets, gift baskets, herbs, soaps and personal care items, finished and unfinished wood, clothing and toys, fashion accessories, pottery, gourmet fudge, jams and jellies and much more. Map + Directions | Report Update
33rd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
66 Falmouth Street
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 621-2818
Dec 04 thru Dec 05, 2010. The Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, held at the University of Southern Maine's Sullivan Gym, is the last chance to purchase that special one of a kind gift from a member of United Maine Craftsmen. Free gift wrapping and hourly door prizes, make this a great place to finish up your shopping. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry fee $2, children under 12 free. For info phone (207) 621-2818. Map + Directions | Report Update
Festivals
Maine Jewish Film Festival
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 831-7495
Mar 20 thru Mar 25, 2010. The Maine Jewish Film Festival provides a forum for the presentation of films to enrich, educate and entertain a diverse community about the Jewish experience. For info phone (207) 831-7495. Map + Directions | Report Update
Spring Brewers Festival
239 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone:
May 22, 2010. First ever Spring Brewers Festival. Great food, door prizes, interesting vendors, and fantastic music. Please note that attendees must be 21 years of age. Map + Directions | Report Update
Maine Comic Arts Festival
46 Commercial Street
Portland,
Maine
Phone:
May 23, 2010. The Maine Comic Arts Festival features writers, artists and publishers from the field of comics. It will be held at the Ocean Gateway facility in Portland. Event hotels include the Portland Regency Hotel. Map + Directions | Report Update
Old Port Festival
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 772-6828
Jun 13, 2010. Celebrate the beginning of summer in beautiful downtown Portland with eight music stages, Maine-made arts and crafts, food from local businesses, kid's activities, and more! The festival begins at 11 a.m. with a foot powered parade down Exchange Street led by the Shoestring Theater! For info phone (207) 772-6828. Map + Directions | Report Update
Festival of Nations
Deering Oaks
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 541-3666
Jul 31 thru Aug 01, 2010. The Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations at Deering Oaks Park is two days of food, music, dance and other performing arts, representing cultural traditions and exotic cuisines from across America and the world. Two stages of non-stop music and dance performances with an audience of about 15,000. Ethic foods from around the world. This event showcases Maine's ethnic diversity, perpetuates traditions, encourages ethnic understanding, and promotes unity. From 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For info phone (207) 761-9464. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Aug 24, 2010. Chelsea Chen, Artist-in-Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, will perform on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Organ. For more information visit www.foko.org. TIME: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm ADMISSION: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com INFO: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363 Map + Directions | Report Update
Music
Firefall - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Mar 18, 2010. Platinum selling rock quintet. 8pm. $35 adv/$38 door. Tickets online or at (207)761-1757. Map + Directions | Report Update
Ameranouche-One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Mar 19, 2010. Ameranouche continues to follows the band's format and evolution from its gypsy jazz origins to the catchy, acoustic originals that grabbed the attention of movie producers, magazine editors and major festival circuits. ($12 adv/$15 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Bob Franke w/Bob McKillop - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Mar 20, 2010. Prolific songwriter who's work have been performed by Peter, Paul & Mary and more! 8pm. $15 adv/$18 door. Map + Directions | Report Update
Jazz Breakfasts - Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148
Mar 21 thru Apr 11, 2010. Jazz Breakfasts are a longstanding and popular tradition at the Portland Museum of Art, and offer a blend of traditional favorites, new trends, and everything in between. Get your Sundays off to a jazzy start with great art, entertaining music, and delicious food. The Museum is proud to showcase Maine musicians. The concerts are free with Museum admission. Concerts are held every Sunday from March 21st through April 11th from 10:30 a.m. until noon. List of concerts is as follows: Randal Carr and Frank Reilly (March 21); Sally Davis Trio (March 28); Bill Byrne (April 4); Rebecca Wing and Tuff Skirts (April 11). Map + Directions | Report Update
From the Top - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Mar 24, 2010. From the Top, National Public Radio's showcase for young musicians, hosted by acclaimed concert pianist Christopher O'Riley, comes to Merrill Auditorium with a very special quest - renowned flutist Sir James Galway. Since its inception, From the Top has proven to be one of the most popular and fastest-growing classical music programs on radio and television. The mix of serious music, light-hearted skits, and informal interviews spotlights the talent and passion of the young musicians, satisfying new listeners and long-time followers alike. The program, which will be taped for national broadcast on NPR, will feature outstanding young artists from Maine and beyond. Map + Directions | Report Update
Keller Williams - Port City Music Hall
504 Congress Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990
Mar 25, 2010.
Keller Williams (Buy His Music
Loudon Wainwright III-One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Mar 26, 2010. "..a superb singer/songwriter whose closely observed, poignant but humourous songs really can make you laugh and cry...one of the greatest songwriters alive.." (Paint it Red) Danielle Doyle opens! ($32 adv/$35 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Punch Brothers - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Mar 26, 2010. Mandolin Wizard Chris Thile's recently formed Punch Brothers is already playing to ecstatic, sold-out audiences around the world. Thile, well known for his time in the wildly popular band Nickel Creek, has changed the mandolin forever. Thile's equally gifted band-mates are among the most in-demand performers in bluegrass, folk, and new accoustic music: Chris Eldridge (guitar), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Gabe Witcher (fiddle), and Paul Kowert (bass). Map + Directions | Report Update
Dave Rave with Kate Schrock and Todd the Rocket-One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Mar 27, 2010. A night of songs shared by two acclaimed songwriters and collaborators. Dave Rave, former lead singer for the Canadian punk band Teenage Head and longtime friend Portland's Kate Schrock team up with Todd the Rocket for a night music by both Dave and Kate. ($12 adv/$15 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Sunday Classical Series - Chris Thile - Portland Symphony
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Mar 28, 2010. Portland Symphony Orchestra's Sunday Classical Series continues with Chris Thile (mandolin) in Concert with the PSO. Copland, Appalachian Spring (Original version); Schoenberg, Verklarte Nacht ("Transfigured Night"); Thile Mandolin Concerto (Ad astra per alia porci). Concert conversation at 1:15 p.m. Performance at 2:30 p.m. Map + Directions | Report Update
Decompression Chamber Music Series - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Mar 29, 2010. DVORAK This "rush hour" concert series is an informal introduction to small-ensemble Classical music, designed for people working in downtown Portland. Stop in for an hour on your way home from work. Have glass of wine. Listen to beautiful music and gain some insights on how it all works. ($15 adv/$18 door, 5:30pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Mozart's Requiem - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Mar 30, 2010. The Choral Art Society and Portland Ballet Company collaborate again to bring "Mozart's Requiem" to the Merrill Stage. The Choral Art Singers and Camerata will be joined by soloists Ashley Emerson, soprano; Teresa Herold, mezzo soprano; Steven Wilson, tenor; and Aaron Engebreth, bass. Map + Directions | Report Update
Graham Parker - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 02, 2010. For over 30 years, British pub rocker Graham Parker has been slinging a signature sound across continents and airwaves that has rightly earned him a spot in the pantheon of truly original and influential figures in rock and roll. ($22 adv/$25 door) Map + Directions | Report Update
Eclectica - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 03, 2010. Super-funky, remarkably flexible and wide open to the moment, the aptly named Eclectica captures magic on the fly, comprised of violinist-vocalist Tracy Silverman, electric bassist Kyle Whalum (son of renowned jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum) and Roy "Futureman" Wooten (a charter member of Bela Fleck & The Flecktones), this rock-fueled Eclectica is the thinking man's jam band. ($15 adv/$18 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Tuesday Classical Series - Portland Symphony
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 06, 2010. Portland Symphony Orchestra's Tuesday Classical Series continues with a concert entitled "Sounds and Light." Schwanter, Chasing Light... (Maine premiere); Beethoven, Symphony No. 8; Masson, Konzertstuck; Duddell, Snowblind; Ravel, Bolero. Concert conversation at 6:15 p.m. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Map + Directions | Report Update
David Gray - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 07, 2010. David Gray's worldwide sales include 12 million albums and two consecutive Top 20 releases in the U.S. His breakthrough came with the worldwide release of his fourth album, White Ladder, in 1999. This was a critical and commercial success and included his best-known songs: "This Year's Love," "Babylon," "Please Forgive Me" and "Sail Away." Gray returns to Portland to celebrate the release of his latest album, Draw the Line - released September 22 on Mercer Street Records. Map + Directions | Report Update
Chris Pureka - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 07, 2010. Chris Pureka, a rising songwriter from Northampton, MA has landed praise from publications like Time Out New York, Performing Songwriter, and The Boston Globe for both her 2004 debut, Driving North and the highly anticipated follow-up, Dryland (2006). Nationally touring with over 175 shows/year, Pureka has built a great name for herself in the 250-500 capacity rooms in the U.S. ($12 adv/$14 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Stefan Jackiw - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 08, 2010. At the age of 24, violinist Stefan Jackiw is already recognized as one of the most significant artists of his generation, capturing audiences with his poetry and purity, combined with impeccable technique. Rising swiftly to acclaim since his 2002 debut with the Baltimore Symphony, violinist Jackiw has also performed with the Boston Symphony, the Chicago Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He will be accompanied by a pianist for this Portland Ovations recital. Map + Directions | Report Update
Peter Mulvey - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 08, 2010. Singer/Songwriter. 8pm. $15 adv/$18 door. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kris Delmhorst - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 09, 2010. Kris Delmhorst was nominated for Outstanding Female Singer/Songwriter twice by the Boston Music Awards. Her sweet, sleepy vocals, which sometimes recall Lucinda Williams, she is a master weaver of sophisticated songwriting and heartfelt musicianship. ($15 adv/$18 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 10, 2010. A two-time W.C. Handy Blues Music Award winner as "Guitar Player of the Year," Ronnie Earl has been hailed by musicians and critics alike as one of the premier blues guitarists of his generation. ($25) Map + Directions | Report Update
Like Water For Chocolate with El Rayo - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 11, 2010. Rabelais Books, the Maine Institute of Food & Drink and One Longfellow Square continue a series of culinary cinema paired with offerings from the finest local restaurants. A menu from Bar Lola meets Like Water For Chocolate in April! ($35, doors at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Celebrity Concert
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 13, 2010. Kotzschmar Organ Celebrity Concert Sophie-Veronique Cauchefer-Choplin, co-titular of the Grand Orgue of Saint Sulpice, Paris, France, performs on Portland's Kotzschmar symphonic pipe organ. For more information visit www.foko.org. LOCATION: Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland ADMISSION: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com INFO: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363 Map + Directions | Report Update
Roy Davis and the Dregs CD/DVD Release Party - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 16, 2010. Roy Davis and the Dregs CD/DVD Release Party. Roy, Portland's Prodigal son recently released his newest CD "We Are A Lightning Bolt" to rave reviews. Now, close on the heels of this success, Roy is releasing another CD and DVD devoted solely to live material. Girls, Guns and Glory opens!($8 adv/$10 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Voices - USM's Hannaford Hall
88 Bedford Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 16, 2010. Innovative composer/musician Philip Hamilton brings us Voices, a dynamic concert of original a cappella music. Best known for his work with acclaimed international jazz and world music artists such as Pat Metheny and Gilberto Gil, Hamilton and his "vocal tribe" draw on vocal stylings, rhythms, and influences from around the world to celebrate the transcendent power of the human voice. They are joined by renowned beat-box artist Kenny "The Human Orchestra" Muhammad, a veteran of performances with the New York Symphony Orchestra, Public Enemy, Vernon Reid, and others. Map + Directions | Report Update
Phil Poirier - North Star Music Cafe
225 Congress Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 699-2994
Apr 16, 2010. Singer/songwriter Phil Poirier brings his original contemporary folk/blues works to the North Star Music Cafe for a 7 p.m. performance. Map + Directions | Report Update
Anais Mitchell & the Hadestown Orchestra featuring; Michael Chorney Sextet - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 17, 2010. Anais Mitchell celebrates the release of the music of hadestown (rbr 2010), her opera based on the orpheus myth and set in a post-apocalyptic american depression era! with songs by Anais Mitchell, beautifully arranged & orchestrated by Michael Chorney, and produced by Todd Sickafoose, the album features guest singers such as Greg Brown (hades), Ani Difranco (persephone) and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver (orpheus). at this very special concert Anais will be accompanied by Michael Chorney and a small orchestra and will perform the opera from start to finish. Michael Chorney and his Sextet opens! ($15 adv/$18 door) Map + Directions | Report Update
Vince Gill - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 21, 2010. Vince Gill is a living prism refracting all that is good in country music. 22 million albums sold, 18 CMA Awards & 18 Grammy Awards, plus 2 time Entertainer of the Year Award! After his sold out concert at Merrill in 2007, Vince Gill is back by popular demand for what promises to be a night to remember! Map + Directions | Report Update
The Portland Jazz Orchestra - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 22, 2010. Dr. Chris Oberholtzer and his 18 piece ensemble perform an evening of big band swing! ($5 students, seniors, and advance. $9 door) Map + Directions | Report Update
David Mallett - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 23, 2010. David Mallett hails from a small town in northern Maine, and in a career that spans four decades, his music has traveled to all corners of the world. His songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists, including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, John Denver, Emmylou Harris, even the Muppets, and his "Garden Song" has become an American folk classic. ($20 adv/$23 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Maia Sharp - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 24, 2010. Maia Sharp stands on her own - a uniquely gifted singer, writer and multi-instrumentalist, whose peers are the most discerning artists in the folk music business. Seth Glier opens!($15 adv/$18 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
PSO Pops - Play that Funky Music
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 24 thru Apr 25, 2010. PSO Pops presents a concert entitled "Play that Funky Music." Conti, Theme from Rocky; Gibb/Dragon, Night Fever, Stayin' Alive; Schonberg, Medley from Miss Saigon; Arr. Ling, ABBA Medley; Beethoven/Murphy-Burden, Symphony 5 / A Fifth of Beethoven; Various 70's; Tribute; Williams, Jaws; Arr., Ice Castles; Arr., Shaft Medley; Arr., The Hustle; Village People, YMCA. Concerts Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Map + Directions | Report Update
Decompression Chamber Music Series - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 26, 2010. BRAHMS This "rush hour" concert series is an informal introduction to small-ensemble Classical music, designed for people working in downtown Portland. Stop in for an hour on your way home from work. Have glass of wine. Listen to beautiful music and gain some insights on how it all works. ($15 adv/$18 door, 5:30pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
The Bee Eaters - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 29, 2010. The Bee Eaters boasts four of the most accomplished, creative young talents of the new generation, tracing roots back to the musical traditions of Bluegrass, Old-time, Celtic, Jazz and Pop. ($15 adv/$18 door, 8pm) Map + Directions | Report Update
Buskin and Batteau - One Longfellow Square
181 State Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757
Apr 30, 2010. After a thirteen-year hiatus to 1) be dads, and 2) take a nap, Buskin & Batteau are back on the road again. Singer-songwriter-soloists David Buskin & Robin Batteau have just put the finishing touches on their long-anticipated new CD, Red Shoes and Golden Hearts. Rod Picott opens! ($18 adv/$20 door) Map + Directions | Report Update
Classical Series Conclusion - Portland Symphony
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
May 02 thru May 04, 2010. Portland Symphony Orchestra's Sunday and Tuesday Classical Series conclude with concerts entitled "Mighty Mahler." Mahler, Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection"). Sunday concert conversation at 1:15 p.m. with performance at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday concert conversation at 6:15 p.m. with performance at 7:30 p.m. Map + Directions | Report Update
Railroad Earth - Port City Music Hall
504 Congress Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 899-4990
May 13, 2010.
Railroad Earth's music is driven by the remarkable songs of front-man, Todd Sheaffer, and is delivered with seamless arrangements and superb musicianship courtesy of all six band members. They can jam with the best of them, but they're not a jam band. They're bluegrass influenced, but they use drums and amplifiers (somewhat taboo in the bluegrass world). Tickets $22 (adv), $25 (DOS), $35 (VIP). Showtime is 8 p.m. (Buy Their Music
Meet the King of Instruments
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
May 18, 2010. Meet the King of Instruments Portland's Municipal organist Ray Cornils, with the help of the Kotzschmar Organ, presents a program of exploration into the history of music and the science of sound for 3rd - 6th graders. For more information visit www.foko.org. or call (207) 553-4363. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
May 24 thru Jun 22, 2010. Australian organist Thomas Heywood will perform a classical pipe organ concert on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Pipe Organ to open the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 98th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Jun 29, 2010. German pipe organ virtuoso Felix Hell will perform a classical pipe organ concert on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Pipe Organ. For more information visit www.foko.org. TIME: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Jul 06, 2010. American Organist, Davie Wickerham, performs on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Organ. For more information visit www.foko.org. TIME: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Admission: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com INFO: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363 Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Jul 13, 2010. Stephen Tharp, Concert Organist and Recording Artist, performs on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Organ for the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 98th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. Time: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Admission: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com Info: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Jul 20, 2010. Isabelle Demers, a Doctoral candidate at The Juilliard School of Music, will perform a classical pipe organ concert on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Pipe Organ for the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 98th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. Time: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Admission: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com Info: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363 Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Aug 03, 2010. Rising Stars of Curtis Music Institute Concert will feature Ahreum Han and Joshua Stafford on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Pipe Organ as part of the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 98th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. Time: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm Admission: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com Info: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363. Map + Directions | Report Update
Portland Chamber Music Festival
88 Bedford Street
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (800) 320-0257
Aug 12 thru Aug 21, 2010. The Portland Chamber Music Festival is Well-known for its eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary repertoire. Concerts at USM's Abromson Community Education Center and its 500-seat auditorium. For info phone (800) 320-0257. Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Aug 17, 2010. Christoph Bull will accompany a classic Silent Movie (TBA) on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Organ. For more information visit www.foko.org. TIME: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm ADMISSION: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com INFO: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363 Map + Directions | Report Update
Kotzschmar Organ Summer Concert Series
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Aug 31, 2010. Portland Maine's Municipal Organist Ray Cornils, will be joined by the Kotzschmar Festival Brass in a classical pipe organ concert on Portland, Maine's, Kotzschmar Pipe Organ as part of the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ's 98th Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.foko.org. TIME: 7:30 pm; Pre-concert talks begin at 6:30 pm ADMISSION: Tickets available through Port Tix, 207-842-0800, boxoffice@porttix.com, www.ticket.porttix.com INFO: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363 Map + Directions | Report Update
Other
Maine Boatbuilders Show
58 Fore Street
Portland,
Maine
Phone: (207) 774-1067
Mar 19 thru Mar 21, 2010. The Maine Boatbuilders Show is a gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Includes sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 .m. on Sunday. For info phone (207) 774-1067. Map + Directions | Report Update
DEPA Business After Hours
444 Fore Street
Portland,
Maine
04103
Phone: (207) 772-3599
Mar 30, 2010. DEPA Business After Hours, a GLBT & gay-friendly networking event will be held from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. at The Pearl on 444 Fore Street. Cash bar with exotic cocktails by trained mixologists. This event will also be catered by personal chef & caterer, Keithley in the Kitchen. Bring friends & colleagues and business cards for our Media Table. Map + Directions | Report Update
24th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fling
88 Spring Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 828-1035
Apr 11, 2010. We hope you can join us at the 24th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fling. The event is at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Enjoy the finest chocolate delectables from the best restaurants, candy shops, and chefs in Cumberland and York counties! You may also purchase raffle tickets for some fabulous prize packages that have been generously donated by area businesses. All Chocolate Lovers' Fling proceeds benefit Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. Map + Directions | Report Update
57th Annual Kora Shrine Circus
45 Spring Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-3458
Apr 19 thru Apr 21, 2010. The Kora Shrine Circus has entertained both children and adults in Portland, Lewiston and Augusta for over 50 years. This year's circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you've come to expect. Come and see the high trapeze act of "The Flying Pages," the "Hamid Circus Tigers" presented by Adam Burke, the "Cyberdome Motorcycle Globe," and "Neecha's Performing Doberman's," to name but a few of the acts. Cumberland County Civic Center. Monday, April 19 shows at 2:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 shows at 9:30 a.m, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 shows at 2:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children under 12 $5; Reserved Seating $12. Map + Directions | Report Update
Running
Portland Sea Dogs Mother's Day 5K
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone:
May 09, 2010. Annual Portland Sea Dogs Mother's Day 5K Road Race. Benefits Maine Breast Cancer Research. Kids Fun Run registration from 7 to 8:15 a.m. and the 5K registration is from 7 to 9 a.m. at Hadlock Field, 271 Park Avenue. Map + Directions | Report Update
Race To Stop Extinction
Baxter Boulevard
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 253-9293
May 23, 2010. Portland's 1st Annual Race to Stop Extinction is a 5k loop around Back Cove followed directly by an after party at Payson Park. The after party will host a kids' fun run, live music, face painting and organic refreshments by farms and bakers. Each participant receives a race medal, an organic tee and entry into the park. A fantastic family day. All proceeds benefit the Endangered Species Coalition. 5k Start at 9 .m. at Payson Park on the Baxter Boulevard side. Entry is $20. There is also a Kids Fun Run with a 10:30 a.m. start at Payson Park on Baxter Boulevard. Entry is $15. Map + Directions | Report Update
Portland Sea Dogs Father's Day 5K
271 Park Avenue
Portland,
Maine
Phone:
Jun 20, 2010. Annual Portland Sea Dogs Father's Day 5K Road Race. Benefits Maine Breast Cancer Research. Kids Fun Run registration from 7 to 8:15 a.m. and the 5K registration is from 7 to 9 a.m. at Hadlock Field, 271 Park Avenue. Map + Directions | Report Update
Theater
Master Harold and the Boys - Portland Stage
25A Forest Avenue
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 774-0465
Mar 02 thru Mar 21, 2010. A sometimes comic, frequently searing, and ultimately hopeful coming of age story set during a rain-soaked afternoon in South Africa. Fugard's masterpiece is a powerful examination of the impact of apartheid on the close friendship between young Hally, a teenager from a fractured family trying to find his place, and two black servants. The Portland Stage Experience is intimate, exhilarating, and completely original. Our theater is fully accessible for handicapped individuals, and we provide listening aids. We are committed to presenting a diverse array of plays ensuring that audiences have access to vibrant, innovative theatre. For info and tickets phone (207) 774-0465. Map + Directions | Report Update
The Importance of Being Earnest - St. Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-5568
Mar 04 thru Mar 28, 2010. The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde's classic comedy/satire about the hypocrisy of Victorian society. This Good Theater presentation features an all-star cast of eight and a stunning physical production. Fast, funny and frothy! See website for performance dates and times. Map + Directions | Report Update
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Mar 20, 2010. Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) is dance that energizes, inspires, and feeds the soul. DCDC presents the work of three of the most creative geniuses in American dancemaking, drawn from the company's participation in the Kennedy Center's festival Masters of African-American Choreography: Donald McKayle's masterwork Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, about a group of men on a prison chain gang; Tony-nominated choreographer Donald Byrd's JLawrence Paint (Harriet Tubman Remix), inspired by the paintings of Jacob Lawrence; and hip-hop-inflected dancemaker Rennie Harris's Jacob's Ladder, also informed by a Lawrence painting. Map + Directions | Report Update
Brian Regan - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Mar 21, 2010. One of the premier comedians in the country, Brian Regan has performed on the late shows of Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Conan O'Brien. A favorite of Comedy Central, his wildly popular "Brian Regan in Concert: A Comedy Central Live Event" preceded the development of his own show for the network. Map + Directions | Report Update
Johnny Blazes - St. Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-5568
Apr 02, 2010. 8:00pm $tba. "My show is a combination of drag, dance, classical voice, clowning, circus art and theater." Map + Directions | Report Update
Porgy & Bess - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Apr 02, 2010. Powerful and elegant, with music by George Gershwin and libretto by Ira Gershwin, Porgy and Bess takes us into the hearts and minds of the denizens of rough-and-tumble Catfish Row, where dancing, gambling, fighting, and loving are the order of the day. Savor the unforgettable characters of Sportin' Life, Porgy, Crown, and Bess in the stylish international touring production of the great American opera that has drawn standing ovations in more than a thousand performances on six continents over the past 15 years. Glorious interpretations of Gershwin classics like "It Ain't Necessarily So," "Bess, You Is My Woman Now," "I Got Plenty of Nuttin'," and the haunting "Summertime" assure an evening of American musical theater you'll remember for a long time to come. Map + Directions | Report Update
Mary's Wedding - Portland Stage
25A Forest Avenue
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 774-0465
Apr 06 thru Apr 25, 2010. Mary's Wedding is a passionate and heart-breaking love story about a young farmer and his bride-to-be who are separated when he enlists in World War I. Mary and Charlie tell an unforgettable story from the quiet after a prairie thunderstorm to the terrors of the trenches in this award-winning drama about two lovers who must surrender their fate to the uncertainties of tumultuous times. The Portland Stage Experience is intimate, exhilarating, and completely original. Our theater is fully accessible for handicapped individuals, and we provide listening aids. We are committed to presenting a diverse array of plays ensuring that audiences have access to vibrant, innovative theatre. For info phone (207) 774-0465. Map + Directions | Report Update
Bach at Leipzig - Portland Stage
25A Forest Avenue
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 774-0465
May 04 thru May 23, 2010. When the coveted position of organ master at Leipzig Cathedral is advertised, the greatest musicians of 18th century Germany scurry to audition. Waiting for their turns to play, seven discordant characters collide in a hilarious fugue of wit and wordplay, as they deliciously scheme, bribe, and double-cross to win the post that will make one musician a legend. The Portland Stage Experience is intimate, exhilarating, and completely original, handicapped accessible, and we provide listening aids. For info and tickets phone (207) 774-0465. Map + Directions | Report Update
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
May 05, 2010. The grace and elegance of classical ballet coupled with an eclectic repertoire full of sharp new works makes Aspen Santa Fe Ballet one of the most exciting contemporary ballet companies in the world. Sensual and stylish, exuberant and edgy, Aspen Santa Fe has captivated the dance world and charmed audiences with its sophisticated European flair, performing inventive works by today's foremost choreographers that showcase the company's "musicality, athleticism, and technique-conscious delivery" (New York Times). The program will include an imaginative reconstruction of Twyla Tharp's masterful 1975 ballet, Sue's Leg, set to the music of Fats Waller, and more. Map + Directions | Report Update
Storytime Live! - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
May 06, 2010. Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever - Storytime Live! Leap into Fairytale Lane with Dora the Explorer, journey through Purewood Forest with the Backyardigans, hop into Wonderland with Wonder Pets! And monkey around The Monkey King Adventure with Ni-Hao, Kai-lan. Nickelodeon's musical adventure, Storytime Live, features four of the top rated pre-school shows on television today. Map + Directions | Report Update
Best of Broadway - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
May 08, 2010. Now in its 19th season, The Best of Broadway 2010 is an evening of song and dance featuring some of Maine's best talent, performing popular Broadway show tunes. The performance brings together the finest singers and dancers in our community, led by directors Stephen and Jane Filieo and music director Sue Ingrisano. Map + Directions | Report Update
Hansel and Gretel - Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800
Jul 29 thru Jul 31, 2010. Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel is a deceptively simple story with big themes - hope and survival in difficult circumstances, the resourcefulness of individuals who do not know their capabilities until they are tested, and the joyful reunion with loved ones after the ordeal of separation. In recognition of Portland's extraordinary diversity, the production will employ a 16 member multinational Children's Chorus, drawn from Portland's varied immigrant communities, many of whom have experienced the opera's themes. The opera includes a ballet with dancers from Portland Ballet. Map + Directions | Report Update
The Diva & Me - St. Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-5568
Sep 29 thru Sep 30, 2010. The Diva & Me, a Good Theater production, is about a young, wide-eyed boy from Union, Maine who meets his first musical theatre Diva at the age of 18, and it changes his life forever. Come enjoy a hilarious evening of stories, dish and dirt about legendary producer Victoria Crandall, as told by Good Theater's own Artistic Director, Brian P. Allen. Map + Directions | Report Update
Broadway at Good Theater - St. Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress Street
Portland,
Maine
04101
Phone: (207) 775-5568
Dec 03 thru Dec 09, 2010. The annual Good Theater fundraising concert is an event not to be missed. Featuring a Broadway star, several special guests, including singing sensation Marva Pittman, along with more than a dozen of your favorite Good Theater performers. Broadway at Good Theater is a fun-filled family show not to be missed. The concert, with a three-piece band, has a first act of Broadway tunes and a second act of holiday favorites. Concerts often sell out so order your tickets today for one of themost enjoyablemusical programs of the season. See website for show dates & times. Map + Directions | Report Update