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SUMMARY:Choro Louco
DESCRIPTION:Choro Louco is back by popular demand! \nBrazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years\, but in this country itʼs virtually unknown. David Grisman\, Mike Marshall and a handful of others have helped introduce the music and the musicians to a larger audience\, but itʼs still largely under the radar of most music listeners…Its beautiful melodies\, complex harmonies\, and syncopated rhythms combine elements of European folk and classical\, ragtime\, jazz\, Latin\, and African music creating a style that is uniquely Brazilian. \nMembers of Choro Louco come from diverse backgrounds and can be seen in various ensembles locally. \nCarl Dimow\, flute and guitar\, has played jazz\, classical\, and klezmer music here and abroad with the Casco Bay Tummlers\, and numerous other ensembles. \nNicole Rabata\, Carl’s former student and now a teacher herself\, is best known in celtic music circles\, but also plays classical flute with the Colby College orchestra and the Bangor symphony. \nJoel Eckhaus comes from an old time/jazz/pop/vaudeville background and has applied his knowledge of the ukulele to the Cavaquinho\, Brazil’s version of the uke. \nDavid Newsam. 7-string and 8-string guitars and mandolin\, brings decades of experience as a jazz and classical guitarist to his choro playing. David is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music. \nEric La Perna\, fabulous percussionist with Okbari and Zapion\, brings his great hand percussion skills to the pandeiro\, the Brazilian tambourine.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/choro-louco-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Somali Mainer's Youth Network's Community Arts Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join Somali Mainer’s Youth Network for an evening of community arts – from music and fashion to poetry and acting! \nSomali Mainer’s Youth Network’s mission is to bring unity and awareness through the Somali community by empowering youth\, getting both parents and youth involved in and aware of what goes on around their community. Through workshops\, community service\, and local events\, they aspire to unite Somali Youth and give them opportunities to break the language barrier\, gain educational opportunities\, and engage as citizens of Portland. Finally\, they give youth space where they can talk about issues around youth living in between two different cultures. They hope to educate the Somali youth in Southern Maine about the importance of having an education and how the choices they make a difference back home in Somalia.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/somali-mainers-youth-networks-community-arts-showcase/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Act,Art,Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180907T200000
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SUMMARY:Ostkust (folk)
DESCRIPTION:Drop by Congress Square Park during the September First Friday Art Walk to enjoy the soft\, sublime melodies of Ostkust. \nOstkust is Teresa Sosa and Danny Kelly. They play folk and old-time music\, stripped-down to fundamentals. Teresa plays autoharp and bass guitar\, and Danny plays guitar. Both members sing; this is the most important part of their tribute to simple and earnest songwriting. Ostkust’s repertoire is an even split between originals\, traditional’s\, and covers. \nThe name is Swedish for “East Coast\,” and both Teresa and Danny have an affinity for coastal Maine\, although Teresa is\, at heart\, a southerner and shows such with her honeyed voice.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ostkust-folk/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180912T200000
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SUMMARY:Big World! (Eclectic Electric)
DESCRIPTION:Eclectic Electric\, BIG WORLD is a band that focuses on taking compositions from Jazz and other musical genres to explore the musical form through improvisation. Performing Original Compositions along with Sonny Sharrock’s songs from “Ask the Ages”\, “Funky President” by James Brown and “Dance of Maya” by Mahavishnu Orchestra gives BIG WORLD a springboard for creating wavelengths of tactile sound firmly rooted in the essence of each song while paying homage to the original. \nJohn Clark (Electric Bass)\nJohn McCain (Guitar)\nAndrew Roseman (Drums)
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/big-world-eclectic-electric-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180913T200000
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SUMMARY:John Cushing Big Band feat. VIVA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening like no other in #congresssquarepark as Boston’s John Cushing Big Band collaborates with Portland’s own VI VA for an evening of magical modernized standards. \nThursday\, September 13 from 6-8pm. Free\, as always! \nAbout John Cushing & his Big Band:\nJohn Cushing is a trombonist\, singer\, composer\, and curator of projects\, including the John Cushing Big Band. The Big Band is an inspiring collection of more than fifteen musicians playing tunes that integrate the best of the big band tradition with a modern\, improvisational and exploratory jazz aesthetic. \nAbout Viva:\nVI VA & her back up band\, the Reinforcements deliver spicy cosmopolitan grooves in a show that balances the zest of burlesque with classic standards elegantly renewed. Backed by an ever-changing fleet of the jazz elite\, she’ll slide her way into your fondest memories with just a flick of her hips. Always thrilling\, never the same show twice. The group has played hundreds of sparkling events\, each different than the last in song choice\, instrumentation\, and costume design in dozens of cities across the continents. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/john-cushing-big-band-feat-viva/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Pihcintu International Girls Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of song in Congress Square Park as Pihcintu International Girls Chorus presents a free public concert from 6-7pm on Friday\, September 14!\n\n\n \n\n\nWelcoming immigrant children from around the globe\, The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus helps restart young lives. War-torn villages\, bloodshed\, refugee camps\, famine\, and political turmoil were devastating realities for many of these young singers before being embraced by the warmth\, companionship and harmony that Pihcintu provides.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe power of survival eases but never erases the memory of unthinkable atrocities\, physical danger and personal tragedy. Portland\, Maine\, an ever-expanding international resettlement community\, was fertile ground to bring together children from diverse backgrounds to sing as one. Con Fullam\, award-winning producer\, musician\, and songwriter\, combined his passion for music with a deep concern for the effect of world issues on children – creating The Chorus with the help of countless supporting souls from all walks of life. This unique chorus of young women from Cambodia\, China\, Congo\, El Salvador\, Egypt\, Kazakhstan\, Kenya\, Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Somalia\, Sudan\, Uganda\, Viet Nam\, British West Indies\, and Zambia\, along with children whose families have been here for generations\, have formed a powerful and permanent bond. Through the healing power of music\, these vulnerable\, yet brave\, young women have learned to trust\, hope and laugh again. The children and their music are transformative. Being in their presence is a life-enhancing experience and they touch the hearts of all who hear them!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/pihcintu-international-girls-chorus/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Portland Intown Contra Dance featuring Shari Shakti with Emily\, Glen & Julie
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\, Shari Shakti will be teaching dances\, and Emily\, Glen & Julie will be playing music. Shakti’s teaching is joyful and caring. Emily Troll\, Glen Loper and Julie Vallimont\, all nationally acclaimed folk performers\, collaborate this evening to get you dancing! \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-shari-shakti-with-emily-glen-julie/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180920T200000
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SUMMARY:Raging Brass
DESCRIPTION:Raging Brass is a 7-piece band collectively creating Afro-Caribbean music. They are a brass-roots dance band following the musical migration from West Africa to Cuba\, Jamaica\, and Brazil with the spirit of New Orleans. \nThis eclectic group was established in 2014 by trumpeter and bandleader Marc Chillemi in Southern Maine. Raging Brass explores roots music fueled by the rhythmic and melodic intuition of each player in the styles of Afro-Beat\, Ska\, Soukous\, Highlife\, Rocksteady\, Roots Reggae\, Samba\, Cumbia\, and Salsa. \nRaging Brass features saxophonists Mike Ayotte and Kyle Hardy\, trombonist Dave Noyes\, tubist Rafael Kielt-Fryre\, guitarist and vocalist Matt Wasowski\, drummer Gary Gemmiti\, and Marc Chillemi\, arranger/composer and trumpet player.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/raging-brass-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180921T200000
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SUMMARY:Pete's Posse
DESCRIPTION:Vermont’s own trad roots power trio! Composed of acclaimed musician Pete Sutherland\, his talented protégé Oliver Scanlon and the uber-dynamic Tristan Henderson\, Pete’s Posse never fails to surprise and excite! Twin fiddles in tight\, wild harmony over high-powered guitar and pounding foot percussion with mandolin\, clawhammer banjo\, jaw harp\, rocking keyboards\, and soaring vocal harmonies adding color to the Posse’s sonic landscape. \nWith a steady flow of powerful uplifting energy across the age gap\, they tap into many traditions north to south and east to west\, to distill a distinct sound that is completely their own.  The Boston Irish Reporter recently proclaimed the Posse puts forth “…(a) kaleidoscope of sounds and styles with equal parts amiability and energy.” \nSince 2014 the Posse has racked up over 100\,000 miles of touring\, released 5 albums\, and played festivals including Shetland Folk Festival\, Festival Memoire et Racine\, New Bedford Folk Festival\, and more! \nThe Posse’s signature is variety: a wide array of instruments playing a dynamic repertoire of folk roots genres; songs and tunes\, traditional and original. For over four years they’ve been bringing their brand of “multi-generational roots music” to festival stages\, dance halls and concert series across the US\, Canada and Europe.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/petes-posse/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180922T210000
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SUMMARY:Waking Windows Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that Waking Windows is coming back to Portland – and Congress Square Park! – for a fourth year! \nIn Congress Square Park\, join us from 5-9pm for a free concert with a line up that will take us on a journey through genres: \n5 – 5:40 PM – Maine Marimba Ensemble\n5:45 – 6:15 PM – Kristen Stake & id m theftable\n6:20 – 6:55 – Lunch Cult\n7:15 – 7:55 PM – Clay Camero & the County Line Bandits\n8:15 – 9 PM – Sabouyouma \nA full schedule with information for all venues is available in this week’s edition of the Phoenix. Check out Facebook\, too\, for updates! \nThe 2017 festival featured 100+ bands\, authors\, artists\, comedians\, thinkers\, and a diverse mix of special programs in 17 venues across Bayside and Congress St. We’re deep in the throes of planning a 2018 festival that will be just as grand\, intense\, and beautiful. \nFMI: www.facebook.com/WakingWindows \nTickets available at all Bull Moose locations and online: www.wakingwindows.com
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/waking-windows-festival-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180923T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Concert Across America to End Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:On September 23\, 2018\, Concert Across America will remember the victims of America’s gun violence epidemic with a series of more than 180 live concert events from coast to coast. \nJoin us in Congress Square Park for an afternoon with musicians and speakers from Maine’s community. Performers TBA. \nIf you are interested in performing at the event\, contact Sea Change Chorale for more information. The event is co- sponsored by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition\, Sea Change Chorale and the Friends of Congress Square Park. \nFor more information about the national event\, visit concertacrossamerica.org ; also visit the Portland event page at www.facebook.com/CAAportlandme/.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-event-concert-across-america-to-end-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180928T200000
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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-4/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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