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This week’s amazing Portland Photo of the Week by Corey Templeton, was taken on a Casco Bay Lines cruise. To see more of Corey’s work, visit www.portlanddailyphoto.com
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Check Out the Portland, Maine Photo of the Week!
Feb 3
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Check Out This Week’s Best Portland, Maine Photo!
Jan 27
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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
How the L.L. Bean Bootmobile Came to Life
Jan 24
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Watch as the L.L. Bean Bootmobile is created to commemorate the store’s 100 excellent years!
The Ice Bar is Back – Come Celebrate Winter at the Portland Harbor Hotel
Jan 20
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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!
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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!
A Weekend in Portland, Maine: Music, Theater, and Culture
Jan 19
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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!
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!
Jan 18
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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. 20: Portland 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
Portland Photo of the Week
Jan 13
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This photo by Corey Templeton was taken on Thursday, January 12 on Lower Exchange Street in Portland. To see more of his work, go to portlanddailyphoto.com
Portland Stage Company’s Upcoming Performance Will Thrill Audiences
Jan 6
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For the theater fans in the area, the Portland Stage Company has an upcoming performance that is sure to impress.
From January 24 to February 19, the theater will be performing “Trouble Is My Business”, a play adapted by James Glossman from short stories by Raymond Chandler. A mysterious thriller, these two stories will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. There will be several shows throughout the two-week performances, with different times to accommodate your busy schedules.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone, or at the box office.
The Portland Stage Company was founded in 1974 as the Profile Theater. It now boasts a seven-show season each year on the main stage that performs to over 50,000 guests annually.
For more information regarding the upcoming performance of “Trouble Is My Business”, ticket details, and workshops for children, go to www.portlandstage.org, or call 207-774-0465. The theater is located at 25A Forest Ave in Portland, ME.
It’s A Wonderful Life in Portland, Maine on December 16, 2011!
Dec 9
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Join The State Theatre when they present “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Friday, December 16, 2011. Tickets are $6 and shows are at 6pm and 9:30pm. Visit statetheatreportland.com for more information.