Check Out This Week’s Best Portland, Maine Photo!

photo by Corey Templeton www.portlanddailyphoto.com

This week’s Portland Photo of the Week by Corey Templeton shows State Street in the West End after a light snowfall.

To see more of Corey’s work, check out www.portlanddailyphoto.com

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Buyer Specialist Krystal Louten Joins Universal Properties at Keller Williams Realty

Universal Properties is happy to announce a new addition to the team – Buyer Specialist Krystal Louten!

Krystal is originally from the Augusta area and has lived between Portland and California since 1999.

“I truly love people and working to help them in all aspects possible, especially buying and selling property, one of life’s most exciting and challenging experiences,” she says.

When she isn’t working, Krystal’s other big passion is singing and music – she was a contestant on “American Idol” in 2003 and 2007. She loves working out, running, and traveling the world (favorite destinations include Paris, NYC, Los Angeles, and Bora Bora), as well as spending time with her fiance Yegor, and 8 month old son Kingston.

“Krystal is going to make a wonderful addition to the team,” CEO and realtor Jeff Mateja says. “She’s focused and determined; she’ll do great things here.”

To find out more about real estate in the Greater Portland area, call Krystal at (207) 553-2647 or email her at Krystal@UniversalPropertiesMaine.com.

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Universal Properties Introduces Kari Davis as a Buyer Specialist!

Universal Properties at Keller Williams Realty is pleased to announce that Kari Davis has joined the team as a Buyer Specialist.

Kari is a Portland native, which has allowed her to use her unique perspective of the area for the past 2 years in the real estate industry.

“We are so excited to have Kari join our team,” CEO and realtor Jeff Mateja says. “With her outgoing personality and dedication to customer care, Kari is a great asset to the team.”

Kari graduated with honors from Casco Bay College and earned an Associate’s degree in management, as well as obtained a Travel Certification.

Kari resides in Gorham with her two children. In her free time, she enjoys helping with the Cubs Football Team.

If you’d like to contact Kari about real estate in the Greater Portland area, she can be reached at (207) 553-2665 or by email at Kari@UniversalPropertiesMaine.com.

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How the L.L. Bean Bootmobile Came to Life

Watch as the L.L. Bean Bootmobile is created to commemorate the store’s 100 excellent years!

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Wednesday: Matt Nathanson Comes to the State Theatre

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Don’t miss this concert from world-famous musician Matt Nathanson, known for hits like “Come On Get Higher”, “Car Crash”, and “All We Are”.

The concert begins Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:3o p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show, and are available for purchase at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000, and online at www.statetheatreportland.com

After being named a ‘You Oughta Know” artist on Vh1, Nathanson went on to perform for David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, and others.

Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible for this fantastic show!

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The Ice Bar is Back – Come Celebrate Winter at the Portland Harbor Hotel

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Portland Harbor Hotel’s famed Ice Bar is making its grand return in just a few short days, so get ready to try out all types of specialty martinis, wines, and beers in a unique setting!

With bars sculpted completely of ice, the Portland Harbor Hotel invites you to celebrate winter in a new way!

Inside the hotel, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment for guests to enjoy.

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets

This event is only open to ticket holders, so be sure to get yours early. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., January 26-28.

Don’t miss out on this creative and fun celebration!

And be sure to check out these videos of previous Ice Bars!

Ice Bar 2010
Ice Bar 2009

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Portland Photo of the Week

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This week’s favorite photo from Corey Templeton (www.portlanddailyphoto.com) shows Portland’s tallest structure (The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception) and the tallest building, Franklin Towers.

Be sure to check out more of Corey’s work on his website!

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A Weekend in Portland, Maine: Music, Theater, and Culture

If you love theater, great music, and culture, there is a lot for you to see and do this weekend in Portland!

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It all begins tomorrow, Friday Jan. 20 at 9 p.m., at Empire Dine and Dance (575 Congress Street), with a free special performance by Portland-based group Stereocom, who will perform instrumental soul, jazz, modern funk covers, and other types of music! Call 879-8988 or visit portlandempire.com for more information!

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Another option for the weekend includes a fantastic performance by The Portland Players (420 Cottage Road, South Portland), as they act out A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare! Shows on Friday and Saturday will be at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For adults, tickets are $20, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. To see more about the show, visit portlandplayers.org, or call 799-7337.

On Saturday, be sure to check out Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters at

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One Longfellow Square (181 State Street) as they perform a collection of blues songs! Tickets are $25 in advance, and $28 at the door. The show begins at 8 p.m. For more info, visit onelongfellowsquare.com!

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On Sunday, the Space Gallery (538 Congress Street) in Portland will host Xenia Rubinos as she performs a mix of Latino punk music, electronica, and soul! This concert is 18+ and begins at 8 p.m. Check out space538.org for more details!

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Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!

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Tonight: “Warriors Don’t Cry” a powerful one-woman play about overcoming violence and discrimination in 1957, 7:30 p.m. at Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine. Tickets are $25.

Friday, Jan. 20Portland Performing Arts Festival Public Announcement and Open House, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library to learn about schedules, performances, and upcoming events.
Friday, Jan. 20: Portland Pirates vs. Springfield, 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Square. Tickets here

Saturday, Jan. 21: Go celebrate a full-day workshop of fun dance classes and yoga with Bright Star World Dance. Schedule of dance times and packages here

Sunday, Jan. 22: Maine Red Claws vs. Erie Bay Hawks at 12 p.m., The Portland Expo. Tickets here

Monday, Jan. 23: Rhythm, Verse, and Rhyme: Songwriting For Beginners. Bring your kids (grades 3-5) to teach them to explore their creativity through song! The Telling Room, 225 Commercial Street from 4 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here

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Tonight in Portland: Defenders of the Funny Coming to Lucid Stage

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Still trying to come up with some plans tonight?

Support an up-and-coming local comedy improv group, Defenders of the Funny, as they perform skits, antics, sing, and interact with their audience.

General admission is $10, and $8 for students and seniors. The program runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd. in Portland.

To contact Lucid Stage, call (207) 899-3993

Don’t miss out!

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