Jan 30
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Come to The State Theatre on Thursday night to hear the alternative pop-rock hits of Jack’s Mannequin, along with Jukebox the Ghost and Allen Stone!
You don’t want to miss out on this event!
The concert is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 the day of the concert. For more information, visit www.thestatetheatre.com
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.
Sep 28
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Ladies…the event you have been waiting for is here!
Dash of Diva: A Girls’ Night Out will be the place to be on Thursday, October 29, from 4:30pm-9:30pm as the Holiday Inn By The Bay at 88 Spring Street, Portland, will host an event you will not want to miss.
While you sample the products and services of more than 45 area vendors, there will be a variety of entertainment including; music, a fashion show, psychic readings from Spirit Messenger Vicki Monroe, Zumba and Belly Dancing Lessons, and Comedy by Maine’s Funniest Mom Karen Morgan. Wine, beer, and vodka tastings will be available to help take the edge off after a long week, and a dance floor to unwind.
For more information on Dash of Diva: Girls’ Night Out and to purchase tickets, please visit DashOfDiva.com site.
Tickets are only $7 in advance and $10 at the door. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Maine Women’s Fund and The Press for Higher Education Scholarship Fund. Attendees may also drop off gently worn professional clothing to be donated to Dress For Success. The Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram will be awarding the “Dash of Inspiration – Women Motivating Women” award, and will honor the Top 10 nominees at the Dash of Diva event.
Jun 1
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Sunday, June 7th, marks the 36th Annual Old Port Festival in Portland, Maine, and what a way to celebrate and welcome Summer to Portland than music, art, entertainment, and more. Something for all ages and a wonderful time rain or shine. The City of Portland in conjunction with many area businesses, have coordinated a number of sites and stages for different local and national musical acts to entertain the crowd, while they check out crafts from local artists and shop the wonderful stores of The Old Port. The streets will surely be filled from Congress St. to Commercial Street, between Temple/Union St. and Pearl St. for another awesome festival. There will be plenty of food and outdoor activities for all to enjoy!
Thriving Ivory, Elliot Yamin (finalist on previous American Idol), Dar Williams, Pete Kilpatrick, and Kelly Parker are just some of the many entertainers to perform across a number of different stages. There are performances and events for kids too. Here is a Google Map with clickable links to give you an idea of the schedule of events at each area and stage of the 36th Annual Old Port Festival : http://tinyurl.com/orly5a
Don’t miss out. Sunday, June 7th, from 11am – 5pm Downtown Portland, and the crowds will surely spill over into the restaurants and bars for further entertainment well into the evening. Enjoy and be safe!
Certainly thank your generous sponsors for this wonderful event as well like; The City of Portland, WJBQ Q97.9, WPOR 101.9, WCLZ 98.9, Sebago Brewing Company, Raising Maine.com, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, Maine State Lottery, Fox23, MaineToday.com, The Portland Phoenix, Maine Academy of Modern Music, Bull Feeney’s, MPBN, and Bull Moose Music. Thank You!
