Dec 9
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From December 29th through December 31st, Comedian Bob Marley will be performing at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. The shows have become an annual tradition here in Portland and they are sure to sell out.
If you have not seen one of his comedy shows before, you’re in for a treat!
Go to www.porttix.com for tickets and more information.
Sep 24
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Courtesy of www.bestofshoware.com
The Cumberland Fair returns for it’s 140th Annual event featuring a week of fun and entertainment for all ages at the Cumberland Fairgrounds from Sunday, September 25 to Saturday, October 1, 2011.
Comedian Bob Marley will be a featured performer on Sunday, September 25 at 6:30pm, and the fair will welcome back the popular RaveX Freestyle Jumping exhibition on Wednesday, September 28, at 6pm. As always the Cumberland County Fair will feature three wrist band days where a $15 fee allows you to ride all rides on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
The Cumberland Fair wouldn’t be complete without the full list of agricultural events, or the 4th Annual Classic Car Show and Lawn Mower racing on Thursday, September 29, at 6pm and 6:30pm respectively.
For more information please check out CumberlandFair.com or visit the Cumberland Fair Facebook Fan Page.
Dec 27
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Courtesy of Ticketmaster.com
Hello, Portland, Maine!
We just spoke with an employee at the Cumberland County Civic Center box office who confirmed that additional tickets have been released very close to the stage for the Jeff Dunham Identity Crisis Tour on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30pm.
You can get your Jeff Dunham tickets via the previous Ticketmaster.com link, or in person at the box office window (and avoid the convenience fee surcharge). Reserved seats are going for $41.50. Grab them while you can folks.
Nov 24
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New Years Eve Portland Maine
Thanks for stopping by! Click the following link for your 2013 Portland Maine New Years Eve Event List
(Previous Year New Years Events Below – prior post)
New Years Eve 2011 – A few items in the works for Portland New Years Eve December 31, 2011…Click on the links below for more details
Bob Marley Comedy Shows at Merrill Auditorium
Rack’s Sports Bar & Grille All Night Party – Electronic Dance Party until 5am!
Portland Pirates New Years Eve Game & Fireworks
51 Wharf – Fire & Ice Party 8pm-2am
Check back often for more New Years Eve Portland 2011 events!!
Portland Maine New Years Eve 2010 at a glance appears to have something for everyone… Where will you spend your New Years Eve in Portland? Consider some of the following options…
The Black Cat Ball - A New Years Eve Bash at Mariner’s Church presented by Sid Tripp & Proactive Resources Design. “We’ll pour a little bubbly to add a little cheer, as we celebrate the start of a brand new year!” Featuring the rockin’ songs of WAVELENGTH! Special appearances of legendary performers, hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, free champagne toast, countdown ballon drop, photo booth, party favors, & much more! Sid has many tricks up his sleeve for the evening! $50 per person. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling Lauren at (207) 772-3599. Cash, Check & Cards accepted. Come relive the magic of the Black Cat Ball and ring in 2011 in style with 500 of your best friends! The party gets started at 8:30pm and lasts until 2am.
Midnight in Manhattan – 5th Annual New Years Eve party at the Marriott Sable Oaks featuring the Bob Charest Band and DJ Brian Zutter. $79 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, party favors, and champagne toast. There are a limited number of $45 per person tickets for dancing. FMI: Bob Charest Band Marriott Sable Oaks New Years Eve
Clash of the Titans at the State Theatre - Enjoy local musical artists battling each other with classic hits from the greatest decades of music. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts 9pm. Zach Jones & friends deliver 60′s hits while facing up against The Lucid & friends who will dish out 70′s tunes, in a battle against Grand Hotel & friends and their 80′s hits. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All ages show!
Portland Pirates – Kid’s New Year’s Celebration – Watch the Portland Pirates battle against the Hartford Wolfpack in a New Years Eve hockey tradition as the Pirates mark their 16th season celebrating NYE in Portland. WGME13 and WJBQ 97.9 present the game, expected to once again be a sell out. Witness the largest indoor fireworks display in New England at the conclusion of the game.
Bob Marley New Years Eve Merrill Auditorium Comedy Show – Guinness Book of World Record Holder and Comedian Bob Marley sends us into 2011 with laughter as he wraps up his three day holiday show with a special NYE edition that will have you in stitches. FMI: Please visit BMarley.com
New Years Eve Gala at The Landing – Jim Ciampi Band will deliver another great NYE party in Scarborough. 21+ event. Please visit TheLandingPinePoint.com for more information.
New Years Eve Portland Empire Dine and Dance with Mallett Brothers and Marion Grace starting at 8pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit PortlandEmpire.com
We have added an additional post as New Years Eve events continue to be announced throughout Greater Portland. Here you go with more events for the evening – New Years Eve Portland Maine 2010 – Part II
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UPDATE: Binga’s Stadium on Free Street, Portlandis offering FREE ADMISSION if Facebook users “Like” their Binga’s Stadium Facebook Fan Page and print off the Free Coupon on the wall. Hey, saves you $5…enough to buy a couple more drinks for yourself or that lucky person you’re standing next to when the ball drops at midnight.
Sep 23
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Comedian Bob Marley continues his Guinness World Record attempt at the Comedy Connection in Portland, Maine. You can watch the LIVE Video of Bob Marley from WCSH6.com Portland, and catch the world record as it unfolds. Marley looks to surpass the current record of 38 hours 6 minutes, and will shoot for 40 hours by continuing his individual stand up routine until at least 11pm Thursday evening.
The proceeds from the event benefit The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.
Please note the video is live and may not be suitable for all audiences. Enjoy the show!
Sep 22
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Comedian Bob Marley hit the stage at Portland’s Comedy Connection on Custom House Wharf at 7am Wednesday morning in his pursuit to break the Guinness Book of World Records feat for the longest stand up comedy performance by an individual. The previous record of 38 hours 6 minutes was set by an Australian in 2009.
Marley will shoot for 40 hours which would mean he will have to continue his comedy routine through 11pm on Thursday, September 23. Of course Guinness officials take the records very seriously and have judges on site to monitor the performance, as well as videotape (likely for later review and official sign off should the record be eclipsed). You guessed it, there are a number of rules that must be met throughout the routine, which include;
- Bob Marley will earn a 5 minute bathroom break for every hour he performs which will accrue during the show (let’s hope he can hold it in).
- Marley can repeat jokes once he is 4 hours into the show. Though we understand Marley has over 20 hours of material alone from his CD and tapes over the years, along with material not yet delivered. Marley even commented on Frank FM radio today that “if his mother were in the audience he could go on forever”.
- The audience must contain at least 10 members at all times who are awake for the routine.
- A time keeper along with two witnesses not associated with the comedian must be present at all times.
Tickets to the show are being sold in one hour increments for $10 (per hour) and $5 for students, with the ability for the audience to stay for as many hours as tone would like. Any audience members going to make the entire 40 hours?
What’s great…all proceeds from the event benefit The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Way to go Bob! Good luck!
For more information on Bob Marley, please visit his website BMarley.com.
Jan 8
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You don’t always need Portland comedians Bob Marley or George Hamm to provide comic relief. Earlier in the week, residents got quite a laugh at the expense of Portland Public Services, who unfortunately had a vehicle fall through the ice at Deering Oaks pond while clearing snow from the skating area.
A Portland Press Herald article provides further details and to make you feel a little better, lets us know that there have been at least three other occasions of a city snow clearing vehicle crashing through the ice. Hilarious!
Dec 28
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Looking for Portland Maine New Years Eve events for 2011? Here is one of our links to what is going on in Portland to ring in 2012!
New Years Eve Portland Maine 2011 Events
The post below is from our 2009 listings….
There’s always lots to do in Portland, and there is no shortage on New Year’s Eve this year, but difficult to choose. From enjoying a wonderful multiple course dinner to all out partying…here is just a sampling of what is in store for opportunities to ring in the New Year in Portland;
Bob Marley Holiday Show – Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street – 6:30 and 9pm shows. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased at the box office or by calling 842-0800
First Night Old Orchard Beach – Join OOB as they have various family friendly activities, a bonfire, and fireworks on the beach. For more information, please visit www.oob365.com
Q97.9 1st Annual New Year’s Eve QBash – Binga’s Stadium, 77 Free Street – 9pm – 2am. Join host Rob Steele and hundreds of party goers on two floors with live music, dancing, and various prizes up for grabs. Best part, only $5 gets you in the door. This event will surely sell out.
ICING: SPACE Gallery’s New Year’s Bash – 538 Congress Street, 8pm-1am. SPACE joins forces with Maine Magazine to offer great food, artist performances, and dancing for you. The event is sponsored by many local vendors. For more information, please visit www.space538.org
The Landing – New Year’s Eve Celebration – 353 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, 8pm-1:30am. Limited tickets at $75 are available for this unbelievable event. Entertainment will feature The Jim Ciampi Band. Reserved seating, Cocktail hour, hors d’ouevres, drink specials, a light dinner, dancing, champagne toast, and a heated cigar tent are in store.
New Year’s Eve – Club Marriott – 200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland – 7pm-1am. With a Roaring Twenties Style theme the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks Grand Ballroom will be the place to be as the Bob Charest Band & DJ Brian Zutter provide the entertainment. $79 provides you with hors d’oeuvres, Dinner Buffet, Dancing, Themed Party Favors, and Midnight Champagne Toast. Rooms are still available should you wish to stay. For more information please contact Marriott New Year’s Eve Hotline: 207-347-6874 or email banquets@marriott-sableoaks.com
New Year’s Eve at 51 Wharf – 51 Wharf St, Portland – 7:30 pm-2 am. DJ Verbatum and DJ Tony B will help you ring in the New Year. Champagne specials, Sugarloaf giveaways, and live dancers. For more information, please visit: www.nyeportlandmaine.com
New Year’s Eve at Vignola – 10 Dana Street, Portland. Vignola has a prix fixe menu that looks delightful for only $48 per person that features lobster, roasted duck ravioli, and lamb leg to name a few options to sizzle your taste buds and kick the year off in style. Reservations are requested by calling 772-1330.
New Year’s Eve at Cinque Terre – 36 Wharf Street, Portland. At $65 per person, you will certainly ring in the New Year with fabulous food and fun. A quick glance at the menu shows a smoked scallop, oysters, Maine lobster tail, Roasted Breast of Duck, Braised Lamb, and White Chocolate Cheesecake among the delights to enjoy. Reservations are requested by calling: 347-6154
Of course there are many more events planned for New Year’s Eve. Please have a safe and enjoyable New Year and drink responsibly. Thank You!
