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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

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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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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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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!

Listening to their music was relaxing, and thought I would share them with you here. According to HillyTown.com, El Jezel will be playing with Phantom Buffalo and Metal Feathers at Apohadion located at 107 Hanover Street, Portland.

For more information on El Jezel, check out their blog at El Jezel.Tumblr.com. Enjoy the show!

Looking for Lady Gaga appearance in Portland’s Deering Oaks Park – Check out the details in our post here –> Lady Gaga to Appear at Deering Oaks Park Monday in Grass Roots Rally

Wondering what is going on this Halloween in and around Portland? With Halloween falling on the weekend this year, and an extra hour of sleep on Sunday I might add, there certainly is not a lack of fun and excitement in store for the young and old.  Here is a list of a number of events you may wish to consider…

Friday, October 30:

1st Annual PumpkinHead Bash
The Landing, 353 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough

Get the weekend started early on Friday, Halloween Eve. Hit the dance floor and enjoy the live music of Colorblind, and martini and Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale specials (21+ event). Costumes encouraged and prizes will be awarded. Even better, shuttle will be available to and from Park and Ride on Marginal Way. Tickets: $20 each, and add $7.50 for transportation from the Portland’s Park and Ride (I-295 Exit 7, near Marginal Way and Franklin Arterial). Doors open at 8pm. Shuttle leaves Portland at 8 pm and 9 pm, and returns from The Landing at 11:30 pm and 12:30 am. Tickets available at TheLandingPinePoint.com

A Nightmare on Fore Street
58 Fore Street, Portland – Portland Yacht Company

Brought to you by the folks at PortSports Social Club, the scary costume party Halloween Bash will feature a best costume contest, music, dancing, and prizes. The Dogfish Cafe will cater a full cash bar and provide sweets and snacks. Tickets are $15 and are very limited. PortSports members and friends are invited. Disclaimer: Due to liquor license laws, all attendees must register and buy tickets to this event before October 29 at 11:59 PM. No entry will be allowed to party goers that show up and are not on the list. NO EXCEPTIONS! This event is for PortSports members and friends 21 year of age or older. ID’s will be checked at door. Friday October 30, 2009 8:00PM – 1:00AM. You can join PortSports for free by visiting www.PortSportsMaine.com.

For more information, please visit: PortSports Halloween Event

Goth Ball – Goth Through The Ages
The Asylum, 121 Center St, Portland

Saturday, October 31:

Q-Ball – Portland’s Biggest Halloween Party

At the new Bingas Wingas Stadium Smokehouse & Sports Bar beginning at 9pm, with $1,000 in prizes in the Q Costume Contest, with $500 going to the best costume. Everyone in attendance will be eligible to win the Grand Prize – a trip to Miami to see Lady Gaga on New Years Eve.

Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at Bull Moose Music, Bingas, or online at Brown Paper Tickets. You can also win tickets by listening to Q97.9 radio

14th Annual Halloween Thriller – Sid Tripp & Proactive Resources
Mariner’s Church Banquet Hall, 386 Fore Street, Portland

Another exciting costume party featuring the haunting sounds of Under The Covers, this party promises to rock the Old Port for another Halloween. Tickets are $20 and can be prepaid by calling (207) 772-3599, or you can pay cash only at the door. 21+ event. For more information, please visit www.ProactiveResources.com/Halloween. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local Southern Maine charities. Doors open at 8pm. Party lasts until 1am.

3rd Annual Halloween Bash
Frog and Turtle Gastro Pub, 3 Bridge St, Westbrook

Not your average networking event!

Join Maine Successful Thinkers on Thursday, October 1, from 5-7pm at Maine Indoor Karting in Scarborough, Maine for another great, well-attended networking event of Portland area business men and women.

As the title of the event, Race Into Fall, suggests…attendees will have the opportuntity to test drive the go-karts and compare their driving skills much like the guests on The Jay Leno Show. When all is said and done, you’ll have the chance to meet some new faces and connect with old ones. A number of sponsoing vendors will be in attendance as well to provide music, appetizers, drinks, and entertainment for all to enjoy.

Maine Indoor Karting is located at 23 Washington Avenue, Scarborough, Maine, just off of Route 1. For more information about Maine Indoor Karting, please visit them on the web at MaineIndoorKarting website

For additional information on Maine Successful Thinkers, please visit them on the web at Maine Successful Thinkers website

If you are looking for information on the 2011 Cumberland Fair taking place September 25 – October 1, 2011, you can find it at Cumberland Fair 2011 – ILovePortlandMaine.com

As another Maine fair season winds down, and the cool crisp air reminds us Autumn has arrived, we can count on another fun and exciting Cumberland County Fair beginning Sunday, September 27, and running through Saturday, October 3, 2009.  The 138th Cumberland Fair returns for another year at the Cumberland Fairgrounds at 197 Blanchard Rd in Cumberland, Maine, with large exhibit halls, a midway, livestock exhibits, cooking demonstrations, a flower show, tractor and animal pulling events, harness racing, a classic car show, and the ever popular pumpkin and squash contest weigh-in.

For more info, please visit the Cumberland Fair website; www.cumberlandfair.com

For a schedule of events, please visit; Cumberland Fair Schedule

Kelly Clarkson – former American Idol Winner, Saturday, October 4, 7:30pm – Ticketmaster – Kelly Clarkson Tickets

311 - Wednesday, November 25, 7:30pm – Ticketmaster – 311 Tickets

The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions - Saturday, November 7, 2pm and 7:30pm (Two Shows) – Ticketmaster – Lipizzaner Stallions

2010 AHL All-Star Classic and Skills Competition – Monday and Tuesday, January 18 and 19, 2010 – Ticketmaster – 2010 AHL All Star Classic Tickets

Howie Day

On Tuesday, September 8th, at 6pm you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy an in-store performance and autograph signing by Maine’s own Howie Day at Bull Moose Music at 456 Payne Road in Scarborough.

Due to the space limitations and the anticipated popularity of the event, Bull Moose will be handing out wristbands beginning at 9am to fans who purchase a copy of Howie’s latest CD release, “Sound The Alarm”, which will guarantee them a spot at the event. All others should arrive as early as possible due to the expectation of a large crowd.

One week later, Howie will join Colbie Caillat on a tour of over 30 cities beginning September 15, at The House of Blues in San Diego, California. For those fans in the northeast, the closest Howie will come to the area is New York City at the Roseland Ballroom on October 16, though more dates could be added.

For tickets to the Howie Day and Colbie Caillat Tour, please visit; HDTickets.MusicToday.com