Friends of Congress Square Park
The premier urban park in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Arts District. The park features local art installations, community events, free wifi and more!
Come join Ed King, Rosanne Graef and all your friends from Congress Square Park for a look at 50 years of hits, misses and crazes - get out your blue suede shoes, high-heeled sneakers and let’s do a little dance!
An evening of soulful dance music by Portland Maine Soul Summit- POMSS local DJ's Mr. DERELOID, KID RAY and Jack M Flash. These three DJ's have lived and shared their positive music through residencies at Flask Lounge, private events and festivals across New England since the 1990's. Insiders know that Portland is bursting with talent and a supportive …
Waking Windows is a celebration of music, art, fashion, comedy & food. Featuring over 60 bands, writers, and comedians across 10 venues. Music in Congress Square Park from noon-5pm is FREE. Stay tuned for more details on performers and times for CSP. Tickets to the other venues can be purchased here. Performer line-up: Vetiver, JEFF …
The design team WRT and artist Sarah Sze will be in Portland for a three-day Storefront Workshop to develop design concepts for Congress Square. You are invited to attend any or all of the public sessions as scheduled below. This is your chance to shape the future design of this important public space at the …
Jeff Beam is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter from Portland, Maine. He writes, performs, records, & releases melodic experimental music tinged with kaleidoscopic soundscapes, inspired by the likes of Olivia Tremor Control, Elliott Smith, Deerhunter, & Spoon. His recordings are a one-man odyssey; his live shows revolve around an energetic band of his good friends. His lyrics …
Members of the Maine Nordmenn lodge of the Sons of Norway have rehabilitated the non-seaworthy 19’ sailboat (originally built at the Sample shipyard in Boothbay) into a Viking Ship! This impressive craft will be visiting Congress Square Park on Leif Erikson Day, Sunday, October 9, 2016. The ship will be on display during the daylight hours and members …
The Hadacol Bouncers formed in the summer of 2013 for a Portland, Maine swing dance festival and never looked back. 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, and Peter has been playing New …
Join us for the 2nd annual Pumpkins in the Square! Help us celebrate a successful 2016 season with pumpkin carving, cider, treats, and blue grass music by Northwood! BYOP or buy one at the event. Prizes will be awarded for the best carved pumpkins! A special thanks to our in-kind sponsors: Rosemont Market, Standard Baking …
We’re excited to announce our call for programming submissions for the 2017 season is now open. We will be accepting ideas through our website until Tuesday, January 31st. If you have an idea for an event or activity in 2017, we want to hear from you! We’re looking to present a diverse mix of …
Portland’s Urban Designer and CS Redesign Project Manager, Caitlin Cameron, will be presenting the WRT/Sarah Sze concept materials to the following city boards/committees in early January for feedback and review. All of the meetings are open to the public. Join us! Disability Advisory Committee: Wednesday, January 4, 11am (Room 24) Historic Preservation Board: Wednesday, January 4, 6:45pm (Room …
