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SUMMARY:Make Music Portland featuring Bellatrix
DESCRIPTION:Congress Square Park is excited to be a host for the 6th annual Make Music Portland 2018! Portland once again joins hundreds of cities around the world in celebrating the Summer Solstice & Make Music Day by filling the streets with free musical performances\, music lessons\, and community play-a-long events. \nMake Music Portland is a free\, all-day celebration of sound that is open to all ages\, genres\, styles\, and abilities. There will be play-a-long events for the musicians and non-musicians to participate in and a ton of performances by Maine musicians. \nIn Congress Square Park\, join us for an acoustic set by Bellatrix\, a Portland-based band that writes and performs original\, lyric- and harmony-driven songs primarily in the folk and blues genres. \nStick around for the Casco Bay Tummlers\, Klezmer Band from 6-8pm! FMI\, see the event: Make Music Portland in Congress Square with Casco Bay Tummlers \nSee all Make Music Portland 2018 events at makemusicportland.org. \nOr\, stay up to date by by joining the Make Music Portland mailing list: http://eepurl.com/bQS4yT
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/make-music-portland-featuring-bellatrix/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Portland Intown Contra Dance featuring Darlene Underwood & Wild Rumpus
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\, Darlene Underwood will be teaching dances\, and Wild Rumpus will be playing music. Traveling from Ohio\, these talented folk performers with have you eager to 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-darlene-underwood-wild-rumpus/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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SUMMARY:A Suite Ride Through Portland
DESCRIPTION:In one day\, A Suite Ride through Portland will present all six of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites in different locations throughout greater Portland. Events are family-friendly and held in unconventional public spaces. Family friendly and in unconventional public spaces\, attend all six mini-concerts or stop by one or two. \nCome to Congress Square Park at 4 pm and listen\, dance\, or dream along to Suite No. 5! \nAll concerts:\nYoga on the Eastern Promenade Prom | 9 am\nSuite No.1 with silently led yoga. Yogis and observers welcome. \nDeering Oaks Park | 10 am\nChildren are encouraged to hear Suite No. 2 as inspiration for dance or narrative play. Join us to build a ribbon wand or design a mask before the music starts. \nCasco Bay Island Ferry Terminal | 12 pm\nListen to Suite No. 3 under the awning of Portland’s ferry terminal. \nThe Longfellow Garden | 1 pm\nSuite No. 4 is played in this oasis at Maine Historical Society. \nCongress Square Park | 4 pm\nListen\, dance\, or dream along to Suite No. 5. \nMonument Square Park | 5pm\nJoin us for “Bachsicals” and Suite No. 6 – a perfect end to the day. \nAnchored in the Baroque tradition and centered around our world-class artists\, the Portland Bach Experience uses distinctive programming\, dynamic interpretations\, and authentic connections that make the sounds of the past the music of now.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/a-suite-ride-through-portland/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180615T200000
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SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project featuring Hadacol Bouncers
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, Hadacol Bouncers 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“The Hadacol Bouncers formed in the summer of 2013 for a Portland\, Maine Swing Dance festival and have never looked back.  A Chicago and New Orleans-syle dance band\, they have continued their close association with the dance crowd and are always looking to play for dancers. The group is a joint effort by co-band leaders Tom Whitehead (piano) and Peter Dunphy (banjo). Tom has a multi-style background in blues\, New Orleans R&B and bebop piano. Peter has been playing New Orleans and Chicago-style jazz since he was fourteen. For the Hadacol Bouncers\, Tom and Peter handpicked some of their favorite musicians from the Portland and Portsmouth jazz scene. Like any band of this size\, there are several players who rotate in and out\, but the following are the established core.” \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-hadacol-bouncers-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180608T200000
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SUMMARY:Square Hop
DESCRIPTION:4 PARKS. 4 SHOWS. 1 AMAZING NIGHT! \nPortland will be hopping the evening of Friday\, June 8th with outdoor music and special performances in four — yes\, four! — of our iconic downtown parks. From 6-8pm\, you can stroll (or dance\, should the mood strike) from square to square to experience some of our best & most unique local entertainment. \nCONGRESS SQUARE PARK – Maine Academy of Modern Music\nSponsored By Spectrum \nPOST OFFICE PARK – Maine Marimba Ensemble\nSponsored By Norway Savings Bank \nMONUMENT SQUARE – Casco Bay Movers\nSponsored By Se Vende Imports \nLONGFELLOW SQUARE – PortFringe Theater Festival\nSponsored By Portland Magazine \nPlease note: There will be continuous entertainment in each of the four locations from 6-8pm. Hit ’em all if you can! \nSquare Hop is part of Portland Downtown’s annual Summer Kickoff Weekend (June 8-10). For more information visit:\nhttps://www.portlandmaine.com/summer-kickoff-weekend/
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/square-hop/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180606T190000
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SUMMARY:Make Music Not War
DESCRIPTION:Make Music Not War is an evening with Raging Brass and Primo Cubano\, celebrating peace. \nRaging 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. \nPrimo Cubano plays 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.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/raging-brass/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:The FLUKES
DESCRIPTION:The FLUKES – or the Falmouth Library Ukulele Society – boast a membership of over 35 ukulele musicians. They play everything from Bach to the Beatles and beyond! \nDuring weekly Wednesday night rehearsals\, led by their fearless leader\, Nina Allen Miller\, they’ve built a repertoire from many different musical genres\, practicing\, playing and most of all having a lot of fun. So far they have triumphantly performed throughout New England\, including performances with the Portland Symphony Orchestra at “Magic of Christmas”\, the Yarmouth Clam Festival\, Denmark Center for the Arts\, CascoBay UkeFest\, Maine Marathon\, Ocean Park “Wednesdays at Jordan” series\, First Friday Portland\, on the stage of Merrill Auditorium and with Slugger at Portland Sea Dogs games.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-flukes/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T013144Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project featuring Flying Home
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, Flying Home 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“Flying Home is Seacoast Maine and Brooklyn\, New York’s premier Benny Goodman Ensemble. An instrumental sextet that also features special guest singers\, Flying Home covers classic repertoire from the BG small ensembles from the Sextet\, Quintet\, Quartet\, and Trio PLUS many big band hits of the 30s and 40s! A dynamic group of top Seacoast and NY players\, the band\, led by drummer John Mettam\, takes listeners and dancers on a musical journey of the classic swing era with all the energy and excitement of a modern live ensemble!”  \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-flying-home/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180516T200000
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CREATED:20180403T011713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T011713Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds of the City: Hip Hop Lives in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join AFRiCAN DUNDADA and Monday of the Minds for an evening of live hip hop. \n“MONDAY OF THE MINDS\, hosted by Rizing In Life Entertainment\, is a community hip hop showcase in Portland\, Maine. The event is held every second and fourth Monday at Flask Lounge. MOTM runs a community outreach program in an effort clean up the park system. They strive to promote members of the hip hop community to become more involved with volunteering and creating opportunities for people to come together in positive ways.” \n  \n     \nSaveSave
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/sounds-of-the-city-hip-hop-lives-in-maine/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20180403T000554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T000554Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Ovations presents "En Masse"
DESCRIPTION:During May’s First Friday Art Walk\, join Daniel Bernard Roumain in Monument Square around 5 p.m.\, then follow him and myriad musicians from performance to performance down Congress Street to Congress Square Park. There\, witness a massive community jam session led by DBR\, featuring over 40 musicians! \n“Daniel Bernard Roumain—innovative composer\, thrilling violinist\, and fierce arts advocate—returns to Portland for an expansive musical spectacle that is part flash mob and part processional. Celebrating music and community\, En Masse features an array of Maine musicians of all ages with Roumain as maestro and pied piper\, leading a musical parade through the Arts District from Monument Square down Congress Street\, culminating in a community jam in Congress Square Park. Known for his signature violin sounds infused with a myriad of electronic and urban music influences\, DBR takes his genre bending beyond the stage and into the streets.” \nFMI: See the Facebook event \n \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-ovations-presents-en-masse/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171103T190000
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CREATED:20171010T200345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T181820Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Culture Exchange Presents: The City of Portland\, ME
DESCRIPTION:AFRiCAN DUNDADA & The Portland Culture Exchange bring to you another great day to be in the Portland area. Come join us for some great art\, live music\, and comedy – and meet your neighbors. \nThe Portland Culture Exchange team will be kicking off some more community singing and dancing for you to join in as we celebrate The City Of Portland\, our city\, a beautiful and welcoming place with so much culture and love. Let’s celebrate who we are. Special live performance by some of your favorite local musicians Like Ben Shorr\, Distant Brothers\, Gold D\, LOC DAB\, Kid Calvin and more to come!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-culture-exchange-presents-city-portland/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171006T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170522T192448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T213158Z
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SUMMARY:Get into the rhythm:​ Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join Spark Artist Collective for October First Friday Art Walk. \nThe Spark Artists Collective is a group of performers who bring music and creativity to all they encounter. In this event\, people will be invited to become the performers as they explore different movement arts and musical instruments. Instruments will be provided or make your own simple instrument to take home. \nDance\, make music or simply watch the performances!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/get-rhythm%e2%80%8b-music-movement/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170930T200000
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CREATED:20170831T174630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T174717Z
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SUMMARY:Waking Windows Festival
DESCRIPTION:Featuring over 60 bands\, writers\, and comedians across multiple venues in East Bayside and Congress Street. On Saturday\, September 30\, performances will occur in Congress Square Park throughout the afternoon and evening. \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/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170429T023352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T023622Z
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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/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170815T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T183226Z
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SUMMARY:Caroline Cotter & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Caroline Cotter is a Maine artist with a captivating soprano voice and award-winning songwriting. With inspiration collected from world travels\, her music is the offer of a journey – from an intimate Parisian salon\, through the mountains of Colorado\, to the coast of Maine\, by the side of a bluegrass festival campfire\, and into the depths of the human heart. Cotter’s debut album\, Dreaming as I Do\, an eclectic mix of melodic honesty\, reached #5 on the Folk DJ charts in February 2015. \nIn addition to performing solo\, Caroline also performs with Maine-based bluegrass/folk band\, The Gather Rounders\, as well as 5-piece swing group\, C.C. & The Swing Set.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/caroline-cotter-friends/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170705T152053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T163558Z
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SUMMARY:Bayside Trio w. Port Tango Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy contemporary chamber music by these accomplished musicians! \n  \n(This event was postponed due to rain. The original show date was August 18\, 2017.)
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/bayside-trio-w-port-tango-dancers/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Rabata":MAILTO:nicolerabata@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170705T152518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T152518Z
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SUMMARY:Hurry Down Sunshine
DESCRIPTION:Stan Davis and Brian Kavanah play a wide range of acoustic guitar -folk songs\, blues\, rock\, and even originals!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hurry-down-sunshine-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hurry Down Sunshine":MAILTO:stanleyfdavis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170429T024405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T024405Z
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SUMMARY:Novel Jazz Septet
DESCRIPTION:Novel Jazz is back by popular demand! \n“Novel Jazz” is a band that re-interprets the great works of jazz icons\, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. For over a decade\, they have been mining the rich musical collections of these legends (together they wrote ~3000 compositions\, of which most jazz lovers are familiar with only about ~2% of these!). Through regular trips to the Duke Ellington Collection at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. (and more recently\, the Strayhorn Collection at the Univ. of Chicago)\, Novel Jazz locates original scores of their lesser-known/rarely recorded compositions\, which they then arrange for the band and bring back to life. It is not uncommon to find their writings\, poetry and personal letters mixed in among the music manuscripts in the Smithsonian archives\, all of which they weave into the stories of each tune. Novel Jazz relishes bringing this music back to life—but (very important)— they do it with a 21st century spin. They always also mix in their better known standards for balance. They play regularly around New England\, in opera houses\, theaters and concert halls.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/novel-jazz-septet-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170706T172455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T201244Z
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SUMMARY:Tiger Bomb (Reschedule from June)
DESCRIPTION:TIGER BOMB are an all-girl all-original glam inspired group fronted by Lynda Mandolyn (formerly of San Francisco all-girl band\, Fabulous Disaster)\, and Chris Horne (formerly of Portland\, ME all-girl band\, The Brood). They’ve combined forces for their latest rock & pop explosion – Tiger Bomb! Backed by the dynamic duo of Andrea Ellis on bass & Cindy Allison on drums\, this ‘feline frenzy’ is catching on quick here in Portland. Tiger Bomb fuses catchy all-original songs with tight harmonies\, ferocious guitars\, and a cool high-energy attitude… \nTheir full-length debut album will be out this summer on Dionysus Records… mastered by Joe Foster (My Bloody Valentine)\, with cover art by the renowned Lisa Petrucci. \nTiger Bomb are veteran musicians\, with very danceable “family friendly” songs\, perfect for a Friday night at the par The group has played regular shows at Bayside Bowl; The Space Gallery\, H.O.M.E. and other local venues\, as well as many out-of-state venues.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tiger-bomb-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170522T151422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T194521Z
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SUMMARY:Inanna-Sisters In Rhythm w/ special guest Marita Kennedy-Castro
DESCRIPTION:Inanna- Sisters in Rhythm makes its first appearance in the park\, with a special guest appearance by Marita Kennedy-Castro!\n\nInanna-Sisters In Rhythm is an all-women’s percussion and vocal ensemble dedicated to cultural diversity\, education and healing through the language of music. Blending western vocal harmonies with the polyrhythms or West Africa\, the Middle East and Brazil the women of Inanna create a multicultural beyond tradition.\n\nTogether for more tan 26 years\, the band has recorded six full length albums; been invited to schools to teach drumming and culture to youth; and performed extensively throughout New England and most recently in Florida.\n\nThe band takes its name from the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna\, who was worshipped more than 4\,000 years ago when it is believed that the drummers were predominantly women.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/inanna-sisters-rhythm/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170522T185459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T185459Z
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SUMMARY:MAMM's Ultimate Rock Camp Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to ROCK\, Portland? Students from the Maine Academy of Modern Music’s Ultimate Rock Camp will perform at Congress Square on First Friday on August 4th. Students will play a mix of popular songs and original tunes that they learn and write while at the camp. This two week summer camp also allows students ages 11+up to meet professionals from the music business while on field trips to local radio stations and recording studios. It’s the total rock star treatment! \nFor more details or to register call (207) 899-3433 or visit www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org/camps. Beginners are welcome and scholarships are available to those in need of financial aid. \nAbout MAMM: \nSong by song\, Maine Academy of Modern Music (MAMM) aspires to provide Maine youth with the discipline\, freedom\, and guidance to appreciate the thrill of making contemporary music\, instilling in them the power of self-expression. MAMM is dedicated to building leadership through the musical arts. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/mamms-ultimate-rock-camp-showcase/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170705T151629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T151629Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Music + Health Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Group music making is a great way to build community\, practice self care\, and spread joy. Maine Music & Health will host a drum & song circle – bring your own percussion or try one of ours\, sing along\, dance\, or just enjoy the rhythm. Any age\, any ability. Will be ASL interpreted as well for the deaf/HOH community.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/maine-music-health-drum-circle/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170429T015741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T015930Z
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SUMMARY:The Casco Bay Tummlers
DESCRIPTION:The Casco Bay Tummlers\, based in Portland\, Maine\, have been performing klezmer music since 1988! They have released three recordings and were featured performers on the LL Bean Holiday CD. They have a dramatic side\, creating and performing the music for the world premiere of “Manifest” at the Portland Stage Company and for a whimsical Belgian documentary\, “Mon noM”. \nThe Tummlers have a unique sound and a stage performance that features all members of the band. Steve Gruverman brings an extensive background in ethnic dance music to his soulful clarinet playing. Carl Dimow has developed a unique klezmer flute style\, making the instrument an equal solo voice in the music. John Clark is an incredibly versatile bass player–everything from symphony to surf–perfect for the Tummlers eclectic approach to klezmer. Nancy 3. Hoffman brings a playfulness which audiences love to both her accordion playing and her singing. Peter McLaughlin keeps the traditional role as drummer happening with elements of jazz and improvisation. \nThe band’s repertoire is versatile\, ranging from original music to traditional dances and songs of the Yiddish theater and Jewish ghetto – all with original arrangements. \nThe Tummlers have toured in Germany where they performed to sold-out houses at the Hackesches Hof Theater in Berlin and at the ninth annual Festival of Jewish Culture in Chemnitz. We have also traveled to Lithuania and performed in Pakroijis\, Linkuva\, Kaunas and Druskininkai and were the first klezmer band to perform at the Skamba\, Skamba Kankliai folk festival in Vilnius. Our most recent tour took us to Slovenia and Italy\, where we busked in Venice before performing as one of the featured ensembles at the Festival “Ande\, Bali e Cante” in Rovigo.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/casco-bay-tummlers/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170429T020647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T020647Z
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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/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170623T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170623T161302Z
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SUMMARY:Street Dance with Sister Steel
DESCRIPTION:Sister Steel is an eight piece\, professional steel drum band based in Portland.  They’ll be playing a diverse blend of traditional Calypso\, Trinidadian music\, and contemporary pop. \nSister Steel was formed in 2015 with the intention of creating cultural awareness and sharing a love of Trinidadian music and steel pan with communities all over southern Maine and beyond. This inclusive instrument is as much fun to play as it is to listen to! \n“Where we come from\, Street Dances are a very popular event\, where the community comes together\, and no matter what age\, dances together. We look forward to building and strengthening this light-hearted\, community-building spirit here in Portland and throughout Southern Maine.” Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/SisterSteelPan/
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/street-dance-sister-steel/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170509T013231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T013231Z
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SUMMARY:Wicked Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to try defying gravity! \nCast Aside Productions presents a Wicked Sing-Along! \nBreak out your Ozdust Ballroom best\, grab your friends and family\, and come sing your heart out! \nPerformers wishing to get on stage: Sign-ups begin at 5:30pm
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/wicked-sing-along/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170622T184500
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170602T150814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170602T150814Z
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SUMMARY:Robin's Zodiac Yoga Summer Series with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Flow for the Solstice. Salute the return of summer as Congress Square Arts rolls out the dance floor for astrology based yoga in the park 4 times this season. \nJune 22nd Solstice & New Moon Yoga with music by Happy Folk \nJuly 27th Robin’s Zodiac Yoga for Leo season with music by Helena Nash \nAugust 24th Robin’s Zodiac Yoga for Virgo season with Sacred Sound & Living Todd Glacy \nSeptember 21st New Moon and Autmnal Equinox Yoga with musical guest tba \nAll classes are on Thursdays at 5:30 pm and free for all! \nKeep Portland beautiful & vibrant & enjoy our downtown parks!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/robins-zodiac-yoga-summer-series-live-music/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170530T153603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T153603Z
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SUMMARY:The Way We Move
DESCRIPTION:The Way We Move activity is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities\, and anyone else who wants to participate. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play with and trained instructors to help people learn the activities and address any needs they may have. The end of the session involves participants and the instructors showcasing their skills. Come join the fun!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-way-we-move/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170509T012411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T152258Z
UID:1604-1497636000-1497643200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Tiger Bomb (all-girl all-original glam inspired band)
DESCRIPTION:TIGER BOMB are an all-girl all-original glam inspired group fronted by Lynda Mandolyn (formerly of San Francisco all-girl band\, Fabulous Disaster)\, and Chris Horne (formerly of Portland\, ME all-girl band\, The Brood). They’ve combined forces for their latest rock & pop explosion – Tiger Bomb! Backed by the dynamic duo of Andrea Ellis on bass & Cindy Allison on drums\, this ‘feline frenzy’ is catching on quick here in Portland.  Tiger Bomb fuses catchy all-original songs with tight harmonies\, ferocious guitars\, and a cool high-energy attitude…\n\n\n\nTheir full-length debut album will be out this summer on Dionysus Records… mastered by Joe Foster  (My Bloody Valentine)\, with cover art by the renowned Lisa Petrucci\n\nTiger Bomb are veteran musicians\, with very danceable “family friendly” songs… perfect for a Friday night at the park… The group has played regular shows at Bayside Bowl; The Space Gallery\, H.O.M.E. and other local venues\, as well as many out-of-state venues…
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tiger-bomb/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T083928
CREATED:20170509T010940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T011641Z
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SUMMARY:Circus Maine at Square Hop
DESCRIPTION:4 Parks. 4 Shows. 1 Amazing Night. \nFriends of Congress Square Park is proud to partner with Portland Downtown for the first annual Square Hop + Window Walk! \nPortland will be hopping Friday night with outdoor music and special performances in four — yes\, four! — of our iconic downtown parks. From 6-8pm\, you can stroll — or dance\, should the mood strike — from square to square to experience some of our best & most unique local entertainment. Whether it’s a high-flying circus act\, a larger-than-life ukulele ensemble\, or an interactive theater show — there’s fun for the whole family at each stop. \nAdding to the fun: the Square Hop kicks off the first night of Portland Downtown’s Summer Window Walk! The windows of our shops & restaurants will be decked out for summer fun: a spectacle for all to enjoy on this fun & festive night in beautiful Downtown Portland. \nLocations & Performers: \nCircus Maine at Congress Square Park: Prepared to be “wowed” by the gravity-defying aerial stunts & balance acts of Circus Maine. Look up and be amazed! \nPortFringe at Longfellow Square: Get a “sneak peek” at the upcoming PortFringe Festival — complete with eclectic song & dance numbers and fun skits. Expect lots of laughs and audience engagement from this edgy group of performance artists. \nMaine Marimba Ensemble at Monument Square: Enjoy traditional and contemporary Zimbabwean music on handcrafted marimbas. The percussive rhythms never fail to get crowds moving — so get ready for dancing in Monument Square! \nPeaks Island Ukes at Post Office Park: For toe-tapping fun\, look no further than the Peaks Island Ukes. This group has personality\, flair\, and talent — and we guarantee you’ll smile!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/circus-maine-square-hop/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet,Music,Play
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