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SUMMARY:The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble presents music from the richly varied contemporary and historic cultural traditions of the Middle East including Ottoman Turkish Classical compositions\, rural Turkish folk and devotional songs\, Arabic classical and folk music\, and dance music from the Armenian and Turkish immigrant diasporas. \nThe Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble appears as a duo\, trio and a quartet\, and has performed at venues throughout New England\, the East Coast and the Midwest\, including prestigious institutions such as the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago\, Alwan for the Arts in NYC\, and enjoyed the honor of being invited to perform at the 2009 Chicago Arabesque Festival. The Ensemble also performs with world renowned Armenian-American clarinet virtuoso Mal Barsamian and has shared the stage in Istanbul\, Turkey with the Kemani Serkan Ensemble and the Rumeli Meyhane Fasil Ensemble. \nThe core of The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble is Amos Libby (oud\, vocals) and Eric LaPerna (riqq\, daff\, tabla and nay).
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-okbari-middle-eastern-ensemble/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Portland Intown Contra Dance featuring Dugan Murphy with Maivish
DESCRIPTION:In traditional New England social dancing\, everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Every dance is taught and beginners or experienced dancers alike can jump right in during any dance. Come alone or bring a friend! \nTonight\, Dugan Murphy will be teaching dances\, and Maivish will be playing music. Hailing from here in Portland\, Maine\, Murphy is a nationally acclaimed contra dance caller\, teaching with clarity and joy. Maivish explores the landscape of time-honored melodies and songs\, and comes home along new pathways\, making music with vibrant energy and delight. Gathering traditions from the British Isles\, Ireland and America with a mix of original compositions\, their performance is infused with lush vocal harmonies\, inspired interplay\, and captivating spirit. At its core\, the group is a collaboration between American fiddler Jaige Trudel and British born guitarist Adam Broome who have been performing together as a duo for over a decade. Maivish frequently includes Matthew Olwell on flutes\, bodhrán\, and percussive dance. \nPortland Intown Contra Dance enriches lives and cultivates a vibrant community through dance. They gather every Thursday night for zesty\, joyful dancing on the peninsula in Portland\, Maine. To find out more\, visit portlandintowncontradance.com. \n  \nPortland Intown Contra Dance will host evenings of dance every third Wednesday from June through September from 6 until 8pm in Congress Square Park. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-intown-contra-dance-featuring-dugan-murphy-with-maivish/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project featuring The Bailsmen
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, The Bailsmen will perform. \nPortland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners welcome\, no partner needed. \n“Brooklyn’s The Bailsmen play Jazz and Vintage Swing. With over 200 events and concerts a year\, The Bailsmen are New York’s busiest jazz band. Mixing French bistro\, New Orleans dance party\, and New York sophistication\, the Bailsmen have been inspired by Django Reinhardt\, Louis Armstrong\, Duke Ellington\, and Sidney Bechet since 2011. \nIn the last 7 years\, the Bailsmen have expanded their repertoire to include original compositions and modern adaptations of classic French and American jazz and swing tunes\, as well as innovative takes on Django Reinhardt’s gypsy-inspired jazz. But no matter what they’re playing\, it’s hot.” \n  \nPortland Swing Project hosts swing dances in Congress Square Park every third Friday from May through August. \n  \n \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-featuring-the-bailsmen/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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SUMMARY:Rolling Tapes Youth Film & Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rolling Tapes Short Film and Art Festival focuses on young filmmakers in Maine who are creating unconventional\, non-traditional or experimental work. The purpose of the festival is to give a platform to the young filmmaker whose work isn’t normally recognized. Our goal is to inspire young artists in Portland and throughout Maine to pursue their passion and talent\, and to cultivate community\, excitement and support for young local filmmakers. \nThis evening\, will be a short film screening as well as live music and poetry performed by local artists beforehand. \nSchedule\n8:00pm – The event will begin with live music\, spoken word and food provided by local food trucks\n8:30pm – The short film screenings will begin\n9:30pm – Q&A and artists talkback with filmmakers \nWho is behind Rolling Tapes?\nDaniel Kayamba is a Portland\, Maine-based filmmaker and photographer currently living in Chicago\, Illinois and studying film at Columbia College. He has been creating films and taking pictures since his Junior year of high school and has continued to pursue his passion ever since. He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his family moved to America when h was 9 years-old hoping to seek a better life and more opportunities. He often takes inspiration from his own life experiences and a lot of his work revolves around his community and stories of the black condition through his eyes. As an artist\, he aims to tackle social issues with films and tell stories with universal themes and messages. He considers himself an experimental filmmaker and strives to distinguish his work from traditional and mainstream styles. \nHenry Spritz is a 17 year-old filmmaker from Portland\, Maine\, where he currently attends Waynflete School. He began filmmaking in eighth grade and since\, has become involved in the Maine film scene\, collaborating with other artists\, teaching workshops and screening his work locally. He not only directs\, writes and shoots his own films\, but also collaborates with local musicians to create the soundtracks in order to create a cohesive vision every time. His work often focuses on his home\, Portland\, Maine\, its conflicts\, its residents\, and their stories. With his films\, his goal is to create an emotional connection with the viewer and express a specific feeling rather than a traditional narrative. His film\, “Oldtown”\, has been screened in Portland\, New York and Miami. \nClaude Kirongozi is a Portland-based filmmaker and photographer. He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has lived in the US for about 12 years. He says that Maine has played a huge role in his upbringing. Always interested in the process of creation\, he’s expressed his interest through everything from drawing to making small films with his friends. Film has helped him express his world views and communicate his ideas to others. His work focuses on the idea of being young and free. He also designs clothes with his brother\, through the clothing brand “Lacuna” (which means an “empty space” or “void”).
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/rolling-tapes-youth-film-art-festival/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Meet,Music
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SUMMARY:Salsa Night with Primo Cubano & PM Salsa
DESCRIPTION:Come to Congress Square Park from 6-8pm for an evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). \nPM Salsa teacher Wendy Edwards has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 6pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano! \nPrimo Cubano will play traditional Cuban dance music called “SON\,” which dates back to the turn of the 20th Century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa.  It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana\, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience. \nPrimo Cubano consists of Paul D’Alessio on Tres Cubano and vocals\, Marc Chillemi on Trumpet\, percussion and vocals\, Lenny Hatch on Congas\, Bongo and Bell\, Duane Edwards on Upright Bass\, and Eric Winter on Timbales\, percussion and vocals. \nPrimo Cubano interprets the classic Son Cubano with affinity\, appreciation and inspiration bringing this vibrant music to life for audiences in Maine and beyond. \n  \nSalsa night is a series! Join PM Salsa for dance lessons and Primo Cubano for live music every fourth Friday June through September from 6-8pm.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-night-with-primo-cubano-pm-salsa-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Sylvain's Acadian Aces
DESCRIPTION:Sylvain’s Acadian Aces keeps the ‘cajun flame alive in old Acadie with an energetic brand of raw\, rootsy ‘cajun music derived directly from the source. The vocal power of guitarist Robert Sylvain and charismatic fiddler Hawk Kallweit supplies a one-two punch that’s instantly compelling and distinctive. With Maine’s own true accordian ace Junior Stevens on button-box\, and the unstoppable combination of Tom Jacques on upright bass and Kris Day on drums\, Sylvain’s Acadian Aces deliver heart-wrenching lovesongs and electrifying dance numbers that can bring even the most stoic New Englanders to their feet. Rooted in classic cajun two-steps and waltzes\, the repertoire also folds in elements of creole and zydeco traditions along with original Americana and rock ‘n roll sensibilities.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/sylvains-acadian-aces/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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