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SUMMARY:Bright Star World Dance
DESCRIPTION:Bright Star World Dance brings you an evening of Belly Dance and Latin Dance. Come see performances by Rosa Noreen\, Joie Grandbois\, Dark Follies\, Anna & Lazaro of Danza Latina\, and the Bright Star belly dance student troupes! Learn some new movements in all different styles from these friendly and welcoming teachers. Tap your toes\, shimmy your hips\, and immerse yourself in the rhythms of the music!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/bright-star-world-dance/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T005912Z
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SUMMARY:Films in the Square: E.T.
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-e-t/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160723T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160614T174159Z
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Bare Portland presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s summer favorite\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream features mischievous faeries\, mismatched lovers\, and a donkey. With an Eighties Pop twist\, every breath you take ends in a laugh. Love is a battlefield and we just want to have fun. It’s magic.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-event-bare-portlands-midsummers-nights-dream-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160721T193000
DTSTAMP:20160614T174027Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160614T174027Z
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Bare Portland presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s summer favorite\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream features mischievous faeries\, mismatched lovers\, and a donkey. With an Eighties Pop twist\, every breath you take ends in a laugh. Love is a battlefield and we just want to have fun. It’s magic.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-event-bare-portlands-midsummers-nights-dream/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160720T200000
DTSTAMP:20160503T013904Z
CREATED:20160503T013904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T013904Z
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SUMMARY:The Gather Rounders
DESCRIPTION:The Gather Rounders is a string band that tastefully blends traditional and progressive bluegrass and folk into a lush mix of clean harmonies\, inventive pickin’ and solid grooves.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-gather-rounders/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160717T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160717T220000
DTSTAMP:20160503T002559Z
CREATED:20160503T002559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T002559Z
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SUMMARY:Films in the Square: Mr. Smith goes to Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-mr-smith-goes-washington/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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CREATED:20160613T194041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T194041Z
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SUMMARY:Pickwick & Friends Print Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Pickwick & Friends Print Fair on Saturday July 16th\, 2016 10-4pm. 25+ Printmakers and Shops working in Maine will descend upon Congress square park to exhibit\, sell and demo their Fine art\, wares and expertise.\nRaindate: Sunday July 17th 10-4pm
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/pickwick-friends-print-fair/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160715T200000
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CREATED:20160503T011945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T011945Z
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SUMMARY:New Moon Ensemble (West African Drum & Dance)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of West African Drum & Dance\, Celebrating Community & Cultural Exchange! \nThis 18 person ensemble brings together the upbeat energy and beauty of West African Drumming & Dancing\, in a celebration of community and cultural exchange not to be missed. Traditional village style drumming lead by master drummer\, Namory Keita from Guinea\, West Africa and dancing lead by teacher/performer Marita Kennedy-Castro.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/new-moon-ensemble-west-african-drum-dance/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTAMP:20160503T014202Z
CREATED:20160413T004855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T014202Z
UID:577-1468432800-1468440000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dance featuring Soggy Po Boys & Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:Born on a snowy Fat Tuesday night of 2012\, the Soggy Po’ Boys have been honing their craft of New Orleans’ music as part of their Tuesday residency in their home town of Dover\, New Hampshire. In between local gigs they’ve fit in more than a hundred shows every year\, from festivals and concerts to politics-infused burlesque collaborations and street parades\, spanning Maine to Georgia.  The band is equally at home everywhere it goes\, though\, and part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes\, from the street to the theater. The Soggy Po’ Boys serve their jazz messy\, mixing brass-fueled mayhem with spirituals\, Meters-style old-school funk\, and the Caribbean side of the New Orleans tradition. NHPR describes the band in this way: “If you’ve been to Sonny’s Tavern in Dover\, New Hampshire on a Tuesday night\, you could be forgiven for feeling like you’ve stepped into a New Orleans jazz club.” www.soggypoboys.com \nPortland Swing Project is a local organization with a passion for swing music and dances of the 1920s to today. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d swing music spanning a century to local venues. We’re also some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet – we have a bunch of fun so come join us! For information on weekly classes and dances\, private lessons and special events\, check out www.portlandswingproject.com.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-featuring-soggy-po-boys/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160710T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160710T220000
DTSTAMP:20160503T000035Z
CREATED:20160503T000035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T000035Z
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SUMMARY:Films in the Square: Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-labyrinth/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160708T200000
DTSTAMP:20160503T013012Z
CREATED:20160503T012811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T013012Z
UID:805-1468000800-1468008000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Maine Heritage Music Night and Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:The American Music Camp & The Liberty Family Foundation Presents MAINE HERITAGE MUSIC NIGHT in CONGRESS SQUARE PARK. \n  \nCome dance or simply enjoy the music of award-winning musicians playing the sounds of Quebec\, Ireland\, Ontario\, the Maritime Provinces and Beyond.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/maine-heritage-music-night-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160706T200000
DTSTAMP:20160602T220715Z
CREATED:20160602T220054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T220715Z
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SUMMARY:The Prospero Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Prospero Quartet was founded in June 2015 by USM Alumni and violinists Aaron Pettengill and Victoria Hurlburt\, Senior violist Leigh-Ashley Milne\, and Junior cellist Cameron Prescott. As a classical focused string quartet\, our performances include a wide variety of literature from Mozart to Bloch as well as some more contemporary literature written by composers in the Portland area.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-prosper-quartet/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160703T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160703T223000
DTSTAMP:20160502T235855Z
CREATED:20160502T235855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T235855Z
UID:784-1467578700-1467585000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Films in the Square: Psycho
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-psycho/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160701T200000
DTSTAMP:20160606T151946Z
CREATED:20160602T222946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T151946Z
UID:874-1467396000-1467403200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Sister Steel
DESCRIPTION:Sister Steel is a unique and energetic professional steel drum band based in Portland\, ME. This inclusive instrument is as much fun to play as it is to listen to! Our music\, everything from traditional calypso to contemporary pop\, will be sure to have you dancing. Most of us have been playing together amidst a cultural phenomenon in Blue Hill\, ME since high school\, some of even longer\, under the direction of Carl Chase and his son Nigel. Carl brought the steel drums from Trinidad and Tobago to Blue Hill over 50 years ago and they have only been gaining in popularity ever since. Our name plays homage to the kinship we feel with the bands we grew up with and the community we come from. Through our commitment to high quality musical arrangements\, we pay tribute to the history and culture of the tradition. We believe in the light-hearted\, community-building spirit steeldrums have brought to New England and are passionate about strengthening this tradition in Portland.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ffaw-sister-steel/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160630T200000
DTSTAMP:20160629T130439Z
CREATED:20160418T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160629T130439Z
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SUMMARY:Amarantos Quartet
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Amarantos Quartet back to Congress Square Park this season for an encore performance. \nAll four members of Amarantos Quartet are classically trained\, though their work as an ensemble also reflects their experience outside of classical music. From playing fiddle in an old-time band\, to performing and recording with pop artists\, to playing in a Middle Eastern takht\, all four members of the quartet make a life of creatively pushing the limits. They share a belief that their instruments\, experiences\, and training allow them to cross the musical\, artistic\, and even social boundaries associated with different genres. Together as a string quartet\, Amarantos seeks to show that this ensemble of two violins\, a viola and a cello can be timeless and borderless. \nWith this foundation\, Amarantos draws from the traditional classical canon but also from other musical genres. Violist\, arranger\, and composer Bryan Brash has adapted and continues to adapt many works\, from tangos\, to jazz\, to pop songs\, for the quartet. The group also seeks to bring their music out of the traditional concert hall and into venues where classical string players can reach new audiences. Though some might see it as innovative or progressive\, this decision is partially motivated by the origins of chamber music and the string quartet\, when performances were often held in smaller venues where performer and spectator could be close and even interactive. So\, while you can experience Amarantos Quartet’s music in a more traditional concert format\, you can also catch them playing more casually in environments such as a cocktail bar or a house-concert. \nSince coming together in Portland\, Maine in 2013\, the group has performed with pop artist Halsey on The TonightShow with Jimmy Fallon; on Sofar Sounds Maine on their own\, and again as guests of artist Sara Hallie Richardson; at the TEDxDirigo Mavericks and Misfits; on The Cold River Radio Show; at The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center; and also regularly throughout Maine and the greater Portland area on their own and in collaboration with many other artists.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/amarantos-quartet/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160626T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160626T220000
DTSTAMP:20160502T235620Z
CREATED:20160418T205605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T235620Z
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SUMMARY:Films in the Square: Breakfast at Tiffany's
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-breakfast-tiffanys/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160623T120000
DTSTAMP:20160818T190555Z
CREATED:20160610T183348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T190555Z
UID:896-1466679600-1466683200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:4H Summer of Science: Aquaculture
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that seaweed is an important part of Maine ecosystems? Come learn about aquaculture in Maine and especially seaweed! Students will learn why seaweed is important. They will also use the scientific method to explore future uses of aquaculture in Maine.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/4h-summer-science/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160622T200000
DTSTAMP:20160524T152057Z
CREATED:20160418T213010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T152057Z
UID:714-1466618400-1466625600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Bess Berg & The Strays
DESCRIPTION:Bess Berg & The Strays find their groove with songs rooted in jazz\, blues\, and vintage Americana\, both highbrow and lowbrow. Musical offerings range from honky-tonk to funky\, from Fats Domino to Tom Waits\, from classic covers to fresh originals. Bess Berg leads the band on vocals and keyboard\, joined by saxophone goddess Kate Campbell Strauss\, Portland’s beloved Per Hanson on drums and harmonica\, and blues-pedigreed bass-man Scott Morrison. The band adheres strictly to the philosophy that “If we have a good time\, you’re gonna have a good time. So we’re gonna have a good time.”
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/bess-berg-strays/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160619T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160619T220000
DTSTAMP:20160503T010326Z
CREATED:20160418T205226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T010326Z
UID:703-1466369100-1466373600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Films in the Square: Manhattan
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-manhattan/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160617T200000
DTSTAMP:20160418T235404Z
CREATED:20160418T211452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T235404Z
UID:711-1466186400-1466193600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Choro Louco (Brazilian Choro)
DESCRIPTION:Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years.  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 and enormously appealing. \nChoro Louco was formed in 2013 and has evolved into a classic sounding choro ensemble. They are driven by a love of the music and a desire to share it with others. \nCarl Dimow\, flute and guitar\, has played jazz\, classical\, and klezmer music here and abroad with the Casco Bay Tummlers\, and numerous other ensembles. Nicole Rabata is well known for her diverse musical interests\, including celtic\, classical and Brazilian choro genres.  Joel 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. David Newsam. 7-string guitar and mandolin\, brings decades of experience as a jazz and classical guitarist to his choro playing.  Eric La Perna\, fabulous percussionist with Okbari and Alhan\, brings his great hand percussion skills to the pandeiro\, the Brazilian tambourine.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/choro-louco-brazilian-choro/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160615T200000
DTSTAMP:20160422T125250Z
CREATED:20160402T005207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125250Z
UID:551-1466013600-1466020800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Argentine Tango with PortTango
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some Argentine Tango dancing and music. A friendly PortTango dancer will gladly show you some basics if you ask! Or you can simply sit back\, enjoy watching the dances\, and listen to some Golden Age Tango music with a few contemporary pieces thrown in. \nBailamos! \nhttp://porttango.com
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/argentine-tango/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160612T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160612T220000
DTSTAMP:20160502T235517Z
CREATED:20160418T204310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T235517Z
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SUMMARY:Films in the Square: Peter Pan
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-peter-pan/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160610T200000
DTSTAMP:20160524T133956Z
CREATED:20160420T005100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T133956Z
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SUMMARY:Contradance in the Square with Dance Panther
DESCRIPTION:Come join in the dance led by Caller Maggie Robinson and the band Dance Panther playing driving fiddle tunes to keep your feet moving. With Alden Robinson on fiddle\, Glen Loper on mandolin\, Bethany Waickman on guitar\, Maggie Robinson will teach and cue the dances\, no experience necessary.\n\nNew England Contra Dance and fiddle music has been around for a couple hundred years\, but is kept fresh with innovative new tunes and dance moves. You can come with or without a partner\, do bring some water and prepare to have fun!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/contradance-in-the-square/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160608T200000
DTSTAMP:20160422T125152Z
CREATED:20160413T004323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125152Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Tom Whitehead’s Rites of Swing and Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:This group is lead by vocalist\, guitarist and pianist\, Tom Whitehead. The ensemble also features Michael Arciero on guitar\, Kris Day on upright bass and Don Whitney on drums\, with special guest Ellen Carlson on violin. The sound evokes the smooth\, acoustic feeling of Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz style\, but with a distinctly American flavor of vocal standards from the 20’s\, 30’s and 40’s. \nWhitehead sings in a very mature\, improvisatory style that is greatly complimented by Arciero’s dynamic and virtuosic lead guitar playing. Day and Whitney provide a seamless and effortless rhythmic foundation that swings hard\, but is never overbearing. Carlson’s fiddle playing evokes the sophisticated swing of the great Stephan Grappelli along with the earthy grittiness of Vassar Clemens and Johnny Gimble. This group sails along like a Clipper Ship of a bygone era – smooth\, elegant\, powerful and a real joy to listen and dance to. www.tomwhiteheadmusic.com \nPortland Swing Project is a local organization with a passion for swing music and dances of the 1920s to today. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d swing music spanning a century to local venues. We’re also some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet – we have a bunch of fun so come join us! For information on weekly classes and dances\, private lessons and special events\, check out www.portlandswingproject.com.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tom-whiteheads-rites-swing/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160606T143000
DTSTAMP:20160517T190133Z
CREATED:20160517T190133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T190133Z
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SUMMARY:Colorist Club
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow coloring enthusiasts weekly for a little creative meditation time. No instruction offered – coloring pages will be available or bring your own; bring your own pencils\, crayons\, markers\, paints. For all ages and abilities – relax\, have fun\, meet new people and create!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/colorist-club/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160605T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160605T220000
DTSTAMP:20160502T235332Z
CREATED:20160418T203907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T235332Z
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SUMMARY:Films in the Square: North by Northwest
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/movies-square-north-northwest/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160603T200000
DTSTAMP:20160418T235031Z
CREATED:20160418T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T235031Z
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SUMMARY:Bayside Trio (Contemporary Chamber Music)
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Bayside Trio joins us for a special performance during the June First Friday Art Walk. \nWidely recognized for their dynamic and imaginative approach\, the Bayside Trio is a bold new voice in contemporary chamber music today. Dedicated to pioneering new works\, creatively arranging for their instrumentation and presenting compelling repertoire that is seldom heard\, the Trio is passionate about inspiring their audiences with inventive interpretations of progressive new works. \nAnastasia Antonacos has given notable performances around the world as a solo recitalist and chamber musician. She has played at venues such as the Salle Cortot\, Casa Orfeo\, Holland’s Alkmaar Conservatory\, and Alice Tully Hall. She has also played in Greece\, Russia\, France\, and Belgium\, as well as various places in the U.S.\, including Washington D.C.Dr. Antonacos has made solo appearances with the Northshore Philharmonic Orchestra\, the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra\, the Portland Symphony Orchestra\, and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. A former member of the full-time piano faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, she holds a master’s and doctorate in piano performance from Indiana University in Bloomington\, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Maine School of Music. She lives with her husband and daughter in Portland\, where she was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of Portland by the Phoenix. \nFlutist Nicole Rabata has performed throughout Europe\, Asia and the United States as a soloist and chamber musician. Recent performance highlights include appearances at Interharmony International Music Festival in Bavaria\, the International Flute Festival of Lund\, Sweden and the Magic Flute Festival in Stockholm. She was selected as guest performer and presenter at the National Flute Conventions in both New York City and San Diego. She has appeared at the White Mountain Bach Festival\, Portland Chamber Music Festival and has been featured on NPR National Radio\, BBC Glasgow and French National Television. She has adjudicated and coached chamber music at the Bay Chamber Concerts’ Next Generation program\, and recently travelled twice to India to teach and perform\, co-directing and coaching a chamber music program at the Gandhi Ashram School in the Himalayas and presenting concerts in Northeast Bengal. \nBenjamin Noyes\, originally from Maine\, studied in Boston before leaving for San Francisco at age 15 to participate in San Francisco Conservatory’s preparatory division. He won numerous awards while attending SOTA\, an arts magnet high school in San Francisco \, including top prizes in NFAA’s ARTS Recognition Competition\, National Federation of Music Clubs Competition\, and the National ASTA competition. After graduating\, he was selected by Yo-Yo Ma to perform as soloist and recitalist throughout China\, with the Beijing\, Chengdu\, Shenzen and Shanghai Symphony Orchestras. He received his BM from Rice University and his MM from Northwestern University playing under numerous maestros\, including Pierre Boulez\, Daniel Barenboim\, and Mstislav Rostropovich. As a fellowship recipient he attended the Tanglewood Institute\, the New York String Orchestra Seminar\, Yale’s summer festival in Norfolk\, CT\, Sarasota Chamber Music Festival\, the Aspen Festival\, and participated in the Meadowmount program. A multi-faceted individual\, Benjamin Noyes has as many talents as interests. His career currently finds him collaborating and participating in groups performing an eclectic array of styles\, from improvising/composing with poets Gil Helmick and Lola Haskins\, performing with the hip hop collective Immense Porpoise\, jazz cellist in Quartet MUS\, arranging and producing electronic music for the upcoming show Women’s Works\, a concert of modern dance produced by Shana Bloomstein\, as well as continued participation in various chamber ensembles in the area\, including The Island Chamber Players and the Bayside Trio. He also finds immense joy sharing his passion for the arts as a teacher\, coach and motivator of all ages and professions.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/bayside-trio-contemporary-chamber-music/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160602T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160602T083000
DTSTAMP:20160902T181231Z
CREATED:20160416T003848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160902T181231Z
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SUMMARY:Robin's Zodiac Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Robin’s Zodiac Yoga starts your day off right with Sun and Moon salutations\, deep stretches\, twists\, balance\, and heart and hip openers. Attune your mind and body to the natural rhythm of the season including postures aligned with new and full moons. Energize with breath and movement\, songs and sound\, and other surprises that’ll make you smile.\n\n\nAll levels are welcome including beginners. Robin promises a friendly\, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your own mat.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/zodiac-yoga/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160601T200000
DTSTAMP:20160509T163813Z
CREATED:20160421T121534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T163813Z
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SUMMARY:Sea for Miles (indie/folk/experimental)
DESCRIPTION:Sea for Miles is a four-piece experimental folk band based in Portland\, Maine\, with an emphasis on lyricism and dynamic instrumentation. Subject matter spans from the political to the deeply personal and incorporates elements of post-rock and grunge into a backbone of poetic folk.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/evening-yoga-live-music/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160527T200000
DTSTAMP:20160416T001441Z
CREATED:20160415T234822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T001441Z
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SUMMARY:Salsa in the Square with PM Salsa & Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our sizzlin’ Salsa in the Square evenings with PM Salsa featuring Primo Cubano! ALL Level dancers wanted!  From 6:00-6:30 enjoy a free 1/2 hour beginner Salsa lesson with Wendy of PM SALSA\, followed by live music and dancing with Primo Cubano. Come dance the night away on the 4th Friday of the month. \nPM Salsa seeks to spread the joy\, creativity\, athleticism and passion that is brought about through salsa dancing and to grow a stronger community through dance. Wendy Edwards of PM Salsa believes the best part of salsa dancing is in seeing people come together in a positive\, healthy environment while celebrating people’s individuality. Her goal is to provide people with the foundation and tools for them to build on their own individual style. Her classes are fun and welcoming for all. \nPrimo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music dating 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. \nGuitarist Paul D’Alessio\, a simple-living country man himself\, came into contact with this music on a trip to Cuba in 2004 with the Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Association\, a cooperative between Brunswick\, ME and the city of Trinidad\, Cuba.  He began learning to play Son music on a guitar-like instrument native to Cuba called the tres and subsequently formed Primo Cubano\, “Cuban Cousin”. \nTrumpeter Marc Chillemi has also spent time in Cuba and has played in various other Latin groups.  He also plays percussion and sings on the choruses\, or coros\, to which the lead singer\, or sonero responds with an improvised lyric. \nLenny Hatch has loved the congas since he first heard Mongo Santamaría play Watermelon\, and he has been playing them in addition to the bongó and other percussion instruments for over 20 years now. \nEric Winter has been singing all his life and began studying Spanish at the age of 12.  He has become particularly interested in Cuban music in the last few years.  Eric also plays maracas and is the newest addition to Primo Cubano. \nKeeping it all together is Duane Edwards on the bass fiddle. He is a graduate of the University of Maine at Augusta and plays in various groups in the area.  As a jazz student\, he took very quickly to the tumbao bass pattern that makes this music so danceable.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-square-primo-cubano/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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