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SUMMARY:SPACE Presents: Angel Bat Dawid
DESCRIPTION:SPACE Gallery presents Angel Bat Dawid! Free and open to the public.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/space-presents-angel-bat-dawid/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T130000
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SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus\, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club-10/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T200000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Square: Viva and the Reinforcements
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the return of Viva and the Reinforcements to Congress Square Park! Free and open to the public.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/music-in-the-square-viva-and-the-reinforcements/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210728T130413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T193824Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project feat. Hadacol Bouncers
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, Hadacol Bouncers will perform. Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. \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.”
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-feat-hadacol-bouncers-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T192404Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Maine Street USA
DESCRIPTION:A two-night showcase of short films from right here in Maine! These documentary shorts will showcase slices of life across Maine during COVID’s cold winter months. Free and open to the public. Bring a camping chair!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/film-screening-maine-street-usa/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210805T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T180000Z
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SUMMARY:Longfellow Books Presents: Book Launch of The Isolation Artist by Bob Keyes
DESCRIPTION:Join Longfellow Books at Congress Square Park for the launch of The Isolation Artist: Scandal\, Deception\, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana by Bob Keyes on Tuesday\, September 7 at 6:00pm. Keyes will be joined in conversation by Monica Wood. This is an in-person event that will be held in Congress Square Park at the intersection of Congress and High Streets. \nAbout the Book:\nWhen reclusive\, millionaire artist Robert Indiana died in 2018\, he left behind dark rumors and scandal\, as well as an estate embroiled in lawsuits and facing accusations of fraud. Here is the true story of the artist’s final days\, the aftermath\, the deceptive world that surrounded him\, and the inner workings of art as very big business. \nWith unparalleled access to the key players in Indiana’s life\, journalist and author Bob Keyes tells a fast-paced and riveting story that provides a rare inside look into the life of an artist as well as the often-unscrupulous world of high-end art. The reader is taken inside the world of art dealers\, law firms\, and an array of local characters in Maine whose lives intersected with the internationally revered artist living in an old Odd Fellows Hall on Vinalhaven Island. \nThe Isolation Artist is an extraordinary window into the life and death of a singular and contradictory American artist—one whose work touched countless millions through everything from postage stamps to political campaigns to museums—even as he lived and died in isolation\, with a lack of love\, the loss of hope\, and lots and lots of money.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/longfellow-books-presents-book-launch-of-the-isolation-artist-by-bob-keyes/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T204305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T204305Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Square: Micromasse
DESCRIPTION:Come out and welcome back Micromasse to Congress Square Park! Free and open to all.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/music-in-the-square-micromasse/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T202841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T160457Z
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Hip Hop in the Park is back! Presented by Monday of the Minds. Free and open to the public.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-2021-08-30/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210713T154426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T154426Z
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SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus\, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club-11/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210826T123454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T123454Z
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SUMMARY:Park(ing) Day
DESCRIPTION:Parking Day is an annual worldwide event where artists\, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. Established in 2005\, it is held the third Friday of September. \nFriends of Congress Square Park will be turning an adjacent parking space on Congress Street into a temporary “parklet” with information about the organization and upcoming changes to the intersection. Come say hi! Our parklet is sponsored by Spin and Better Block.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/parking-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210914T202730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T202730Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Art for the People
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY EVENT PRESENTED BY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MAINE\n\nDrop by Congress Square Park on September 17th between 11 and 3 to join our collaborative art project to urge the Senate to “Finish the Job” by passing the For the People Act quickly and to demand that they let nothing\, including the filibuster\, prevent them from getting the job done. Add your piece to our artboard; we’ll provide the supplies!\n\nAbout the For the People Act: The For the People Act (S1) would protect our freedom to vote\, get big money out of politics\, ensure fair districts\, and help create a democracy that works for all of us.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/collaborative-art-for-the-people/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210713T153804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T160830Z
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SUMMARY:Print Bookstore Presents: A Picture Book Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join Print Bookstore in Congress Square Park for a picture book event for kids with author Samara Doyon! Free and open to all.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/print-bookstore-presents-a-picture-book-reading/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210714T143805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T143805Z
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SUMMARY:Congress Square Market
DESCRIPTION:Shop in the Square! Explore local shops\, makers\, artists\, and more from 11am to 3pm. Dog-friendly!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/congress-square-market-5/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131025Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-09-20/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131028Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-09-22/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210910T163949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T144744Z
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SUMMARY:PMA Films Presents: "Time"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free outdoor screening of Garrett Bradley’s Oscar-nominated documentary Time\, presented in Congress Square Park Wednesday\, September 15 at 7 p.m. An introduction and reflections on the film presented by Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition begins at 6:30 p.m. \nFox Rich is a fighter. The entrepreneur\, abolitionist and mother of six boys has spent the last two decades campaigning for the release of her husband\, Rob G. Rich\, who is serving a 60-year sentence for a robbery they both committed in the early 90s in a moment of desperation. Combining the video diaries Fox has recorded for Rob over the years with intimate glimpses of her present-day life\, director Garrett Bradley paints a mesmerizing portrait of the resilience and radical love necessary to prevail over the endless separations of the country’s prison-industrial complex.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/pma-films-presents-time/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T204512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T114912Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Square: Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to Congress Square Park! Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble performs folk\, classical and Sufi music from the Turkish\, Arabic and Armenian traditions. Led by oud player Eric LaPerna\, the group also features violinist Michael Gallant\, guitarist Jeremey Zela\, percussionist Doug Andrews and upright bass player Duane Edwards\, as well as other talented musicians from Maine’s Middle Eastern music community. Free and open to all.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/music-in-the-square-maine-middle-eastern-ensemble/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210820T122034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T193905Z
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SUMMARY:Salsa Night with Primo Cubano & PM Salsa
DESCRIPTION:Come to Congress Square Park from 5-8pm for a free evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. \nPM Salsa has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 5pm 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 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/salsa-night-with-primo-cubano-pm-salsa-6/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210827T124841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T124841Z
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SUMMARY:A Long Breath Live Performance
DESCRIPTION:A long form\, minimalist sound-based performance that engages with the ethereal qualities of  A Long Breath\, a sound installation featuring several wind harps installed in Congress Square Park.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/a-long-breath-live-performance/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131028Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-09-27/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T202841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T202841Z
UID:4543-1632762000-1632769200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Hip Hop in the Park is back! Presented by Monday of the Minds. Free and open to the public.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-2021-09-27/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131028Z
UID:4506-1632907800-1632911400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-09-29/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210922T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T170218Z
UID:5043-1632940200-1632945600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:National Silent Movie Day: City Lights
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating National Silent Movie Day\, a free 16mm screening of Charlie Chaplin’s CITY LIGHTS\, presented in Congress Square Park with Portland Museum of Art\, projecting a 16mm print of the film. Wednesday\, September 29th at 6:30pm.\n\nCharles Chaplin was deep into production of his silent CITY LIGHTS when Hollywood was overwhelmed by the talkie revolution. After months of anguished contemplation\, Chaplin decided to finish the film as it began–in silence\, save for a musical score and an occasional sound effect. Once again cast as the Little Tramp\, Chaplin makes the acquaintance of a blind flower girl\, who through a series of coincidences has gotten the impression that the shabby tramp is a millionaire. A second storyline begins when the tramp rescues a genuine millionaire from committing suicide. When drunk\, the millionaire expansively treats the tramp as a friend and equal; when sober\, he doesn’t even recognize him. The two plots come together when the tramp attempts to raise enough money for the blind girl to have an eye operation. Highlights include an extended boxing sequence pitting scrawny Chaplin against muscle-bound Hank Mann\, and the poignant final scene in which the now-sighted flower girl sees her impoverished benefactor for the first time. Chaplin’s decision to release the silent CITY LIGHTS three years into the talkie era was partially vindicated when more than one critic singled out this “comedy in pantomime” as the best picture of 1931.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/national-silent-movie-day-city-lights/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210713T154452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T154452Z
UID:4959-1633003200-1633006800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus\, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club-12/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210922T180423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T180423Z
UID:5046-1633104000-1633118400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Nexus PortL
DESCRIPTION:The Immersives of Maine and ProjectEmmersive are coming together to give an incredible out of this world experience in Congress Square Park for First Friday!\n\nPlay around with interactive exhibits\, and let your curious mind wander.\nCan you imagine\, a 40′ inflatable inside the park?
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/nexus-portl/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210910T184200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T184200Z
UID:5026-1633285800-1633293000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Freedom & Captivity: Art on Abolition Short Films
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/freedom-captivity-art-on-abolition-short-films/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210910T184232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T140152Z
UID:5028-1633456800-1633460400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Freedom & Captivity: a Reading
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/freedom-captivity-a-reading/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210910T184352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T203052Z
UID:5030-1633719600-1633723200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:MECA Film Screening: MONITOR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/meca-film-screening-monitor/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210910T184759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T184759Z
UID:5036-1633777200-1633791600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Queer Makers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to a one-day market event featuring all queer artists\, makers\, doers\, and shakers. Organized by R Nicole Studios.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/queer-makers-market/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T162328
CREATED:20210910T184527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T184527Z
UID:5032-1634212800-1634216400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:Book recommendation sharing! (Sharing not required.) \nRain location: Mechanics’ Hall.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club-13/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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