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Dropkick Murphys to Join Mumford & Sons at Eastern Prom Show

Jul 26

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As if the upcoming Mumford & Sons show couldn’t get any cooler…Dropkick Murphys will be joining the band for its all-day show on the Eastern Prom August 4th.

The “Gentlemen of the Road Stopover” show will go from noon to 9 p.m. and will feature several bands, including St. Vincent, Dawes, The Maccabees, Apache Relay, Simone Felice, and Haim.

Following their performance with Mumford & Sons, Dropkick Murphys will perform again at the State Theatre with the Parkington Sisters at 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at statetheatreportland.com

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Portland, Maine Featured in MSN Re:Discover

Jul 23

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Four Portland, Maine residents got a chance to show off everything they love about the city in a new segment from MSN, Re:Discover. Check it out as they talk about their favorite places in Portland, what they love about living here, and everything the city has to offer!

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Didn’t Get Mumford & Sons Tickets? You Still Have a Chance to See Them

Jul 23

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The Mumford & Sons concert on August 4 may have sold out within hours, but there is still a chance to see them live!

On August 3, the band will be performing a free concert at Bull Moose Music in Scarborough to a limited number of people who pre-order their new album “Babel” starting on Tuesday. The time has not yet been determined.

Details about this concert are available at www.BullMoose.com.

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Legally Blonde Coming to Maine State Music Theatre

Jul 13

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The Maine State Theatre in Brunswick has some upcoming performances you won’t want to miss.

Legally Blonde will be performed tomorrow for the last time at 7:30 p.m.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard will begin from July 18-August 4, with all shows at 7:30 p.m.

42nd Street will be shown August 8-25 as well.

Tickets to the shows are available here, with prices varying.

Don’t miss these dazzling shows and performances!

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Portland, Maine Photo of the Week

Jul 13

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This week’s best Portland photo by Corey Templeton (portlanddailyphoto.com) shows some public artwork on display at the corner of Franklin and Commercial Street!

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L.L. Bean Celebrating 100 Years With 4-Day Event

Jul 6

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Happy birthday L.L. Bean! It’s been 100 years since the retailer opened its doors in Freeport, and to celebrate, is hosting  a 4-day extravaganza.

The event began on Thursday and will continue through the weekend.

Today, there is a farmer’s market from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Coyote parking lot, with arts and crafts for children to enjoy.

From 5 to 6:10 p.m., Lissa Schneckenburger will be performing blues and folk music. From 6:30 – 7:40 p.m. Jason Spooner will be singing roots rock, and from 8 – 9:15 p.m., Ryan Montbleau will perform folk and blues. All of the musical performances will be held in Discovery Park.

On Saturday, there will be an L.L. Bean Adventure Park from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with inflatable toys, games, crafts, and music.

From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., there will be a variety of performances for all to enjoy. This will include juggling, comedy, and music at the Puffin Park, near the Bike, Boat, and Ski Store.

At 7:30 p.m. Chris Isaak will entertain the crowds at Discovery Park.

The grand finale of the event will be fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.

Don’t miss out on this historic event!

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Portland Photo of the Week: 4th of July Fireworks!

Jul 6

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This week’s best photo, courtesy of Lauren Sawyer, shows the spectacular fireworks show over Portland’s Eastern Prom. To see more of Lauren’s work, click here.

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North Atlantic Blues Festival July 14 – 15

Jul 6

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Are you a blues lover? Don’t miss the fantastic North Atlantic Blues Festival if you are!

This year’s lineup features Tab Benoit, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, John Mayall, and more!

The festival goes from July 14 – 15, starting at 11 a.m. at Harbor Park in Rockland. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 for a one-day pass the day of. For two-day passes, they’re $50, or $70 the day of.

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Bush Coming to Portland

Jul 6

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Alternative rock band Bush has been around for 20 years and will be touring to celebrate with their album “The Sea of Memories“.

They’ll be performing at The State Theatre (609 Congress St) in Portland on July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the show.

Come reminisce with your old favorites, whether it be “Glycerine” or “Everything Zen”!

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Portland Photo of the Week: The New Veterans Bridge

Jun 29

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The new and improved Veterans Bridge opened yesterday to the delight of Portland travelers. Check out this great photo by Corey Templeton (portlanddailyphoto.com)!

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