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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
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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
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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T190555Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160619T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160619T220000
DTSTAMP:20160503T010326Z
CREATED:20160418T205226Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160617T200000
DTSTAMP:20160418T235404Z
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125250Z
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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160525T200000
DTSTAMP:20160421T120639Z
CREATED:20160420T234556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T120639Z
UID:724-1464199200-1464206400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Woodshed Mystics
DESCRIPTION:The Woodshed Mystics feature upbeat ROOTS/ACOUSTIC\, spanning folk\, soft rock & adult alternative (from oldies to newer stuff) with lots of close harmony singing\, a hint of reggae\, a splash of calypso\, a dash of bluegrass\, maybe a riff of Bach\, and so on! \nThe DDREaM team = Dave Santillo\, Dan Koloski\, Robert Myers\, Ellie Osborn\, and Mike Berkowitz. \nWe play mostly soft rock 60s-present day\, upbeat covers and a few originals with a hint of roots/folk/pop and almost always 2-3 vocalists in close harmony with any combination of the following instruments: 2 guitars\, cello\, djembe\, cajon\, dumbek\, frame drum\, electric bass\, organ\, mandolin\, ukulele\, flute\, recorder\, and harmonica.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/woodshed-mystics/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160520T200000
DTSTAMP:20160416T001258Z
CREATED:20160416T001258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T001258Z
UID:600-1463767200-1463774400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Ballroom Latin Mix Night
DESCRIPTION:Ballroom Dance Portland is hosting our first outdoor social dance in Congress Square Park! New to Ballroom dancing? No problem! Owner Polina Kirillova and her professional partner John Nolan will be offering a mini-lesson to get you started! \nCome out and dance to our DJ spinning oldies as well as current hits as we Rumba\,Cha Cha\, Waltz\, Foxtrot and Tango the night away!We will have a Dance performances through out the night done by our professional dancers! \nBallroom Dance Portland is the premiere Ballroom Dance Studio in Southern Maine bringing weekly lessons\, monthly dances\, and seasonal showcases to our local arts scene.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ballroom-latin-mix-night/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160511T200000
DTSTAMP:20160422T125020Z
CREATED:20160413T003654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125020Z
UID:573-1462989600-1462996800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Honky Tonk Heroes and Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Congress Square Park and Portland Swing Project as we host another summer of swing dances to fantastic live music! We’re kicking off the season on May 11th with the talented Honky Tonk Heroes\, so bring a picnic dinner\, grab your dancing shoes and come join your friends in Congress Square Park.\n\nThe Honky Tonk Heroes dish out a blend of Juke-Joint swing\, Classic Country and Rock n’ Roll. Led by Jed Bresette\, this six-piece band provides bluesy melodies\, creamy-thick harmonies and uninhibited improvisation\, all supported by a rock-steady rhythm section. Featuring: Jon Cooper on Slide Steel\, Kyle Morgan on Lead Guitar\, Jake Hoffman on Bass\, Don Whitney on Drums and Pip Walter on Fiddle.\n\n\n \n\n\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/honky-tonk-heroes-portland-swing-project/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160507T140000
DTSTAMP:20160426T130311Z
CREATED:20160426T130311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T130311Z
UID:774-1462611600-1462629600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Planting Day!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all green thumbs. Did you know that Congress Square Park is part of the Portland Pollinator Corridor? Yup\, that’s right\, and this year we’re adding even more native plants\, like highbush blueberries. Yum. Come get your hands dirty with your fellow neighbors and help us make Portland’s pollinators happy!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/planting-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160506T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160506T200000
DTSTAMP:20160402T112912Z
CREATED:20160402T112549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160402T112912Z
UID:553-1462514400-1462564800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Raging Brass Reggae
DESCRIPTION:Raging Brass Reggae returns to Congress Square Park to kick off our Friday night events for the May First Friday Artwalk! This high energy 7-piece ska ensemble is sure to get you on your feet. \nRBR was formed in 2014 by trumpeter Marc Chillemi. This 7-piece brass band pays tribute to 1960s Jamaican Ska\, Rocksteady and Roots Reggae instrumentals. Created in South Portland\, Maine\, RBR includes trumpet\, trombone\, alto & tenor saxophones\, guitar\, tuba and drums. Featuring an all-star collection of musicians from Portland based bands Primo Cubano\, Rustic Overtones\, The Fogcutters Big Band\, Sly Chi\, and the Portland Rumba Project. \nRaging Brass Reggae has been a long time vision of Marc’s that has finally come to fruition. After hearing the music of the legendary Skatelites for the first time\, Marc knew he wanted to learn and play this music. \nMarc assembled a hand-pick horn section from Portland’s most inventive and soulful players. Using tuba instead of electric bass\, which is common in New Orleans music and brass bands from around the world\, the beginning of the RBR sound was in place. Marc calls this rhythmic foundation “T&D”. \nIn addition to the performance side of RBR\, there is an educational element. In 2014\, Marc was awarded a project grant by the Maine Arts Commission to start a pilot program to teach young music students about jazz improvisation and how to groove as a group through this Jamaican music and it’s history that lead to its invention. The program serves as an expansion to the existing methods used in public schools throughout the United States. Our goal is to inspire groups of horn players to explore and discover their own sound and style. Out of many one sound.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/553/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160505T110000
DTSTAMP:20160920T184514Z
CREATED:20160416T142702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T184514Z
UID:644-1462440600-1462446000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Chase the Chill - Knitting in Public
DESCRIPTION:Calling all knitters and crocheters! Lend your needles and hooks to creating a scarf\, hat\, mittens or socks that will be used to decorate Congress Square Park on Veterans Day\, November 11\, 2016! The items will be displayed on trees\, benches\, light poles\, etc. Anyone who needs or likes something is welcome to take it free of charge and wrap themselves up in it! \nYou can create on your own or if you’d like to work together drop by the Square any Thursday morning from 9:30-11am for part or all of the time. Please bring your own supplies. If you have yarn\, needles or hooks that you’d like to donate for this project\, please let us know. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ChasetheChillPortlandMaine/ \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/chase-the-chill/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160504T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160504T193000
DTSTAMP:20160418T202418Z
CREATED:20160418T202208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T202418Z
UID:675-1462383000-1462390200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Finalists: Congress Square Redesign Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a FREE public forum at the Portland Museum of Art to meet the four finalist design teams for the Congress Square Redesign project. The forum will include a presentation from each finalist and a question and answer session. RSVP is required to attend\, capacity is limited to 180 attendees. Click here to RSVP. \nThe four finalist design teams are (in alphabetical order):\n– CRJA – IBI (Boston\, MA)\n– Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture (Freeport\, ME)\n– Terry DeWan & Associates with Olin Studio (Yarmouth\, ME and Philadelphia\, PA)\n– WRT (Philadelphia\, PA) \nThe public forum is an opportunity for the community to learn about the prospective consultants and provide input on the finalists. The City wants to hire design professionals that the community will be excited about and who will be good partners with the City\, Community\, and the selected artist. \nAn online survey will also be available to gather community input about the finalists. The presentations will be recorded and broadcast by CTN. Visit the project webpage for updates and information about the finalists:portlandmaine.gov/1113/Congress-Square-Redesign
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/meet-finalists-congress-square-redesign-public-forum/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160504T110000
DTSTAMP:20160920T184618Z
CREATED:20160421T002515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T184618Z
UID:725-1462356000-1462359600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi Chih/Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class with Raymond Reid. \nTai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is a non martial form of Tai Chi that increases the life force or vital energy that flows through us and all things in the universe. \nTai Chi Chih consists of 19 movements and one posture. Tai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-chihqigong-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tai Chi Chih Studio of Portland":MAILTO:miloshamus@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160501T160000
DTSTAMP:20160421T143550Z
CREATED:20160401T135612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T143550Z
UID:535-1462107600-1462118400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:May Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the official opening of our 2016 season with our 2nd annual May Day Celebration! Don’t miss this wonderful family friendly community event in celebration of Spring and public spaces! \nThere will be May Pole festivities\, games & crafts\, a spring treat bake sale\, face painting\, and New England folk dancing with live fiddle music by The Violin Movers\, and instruction by Caller Maggie Robinson.Fun\, easy social dances for all ages – families\, singles\, and couples welcome. Bring friends\, bring the kids! \nAnd\, thanks to all the wonderful seniors from 10 Congress Square Plaza and 100 State Street who have been busy meeting and making tissue and crepe paper flowers for the May baskets and May crowns that will be given away for the celebration! \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/may-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160430T160000
DTSTAMP:20160401T133357Z
CREATED:20160401T133357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160401T133357Z
UID:532-1462021200-1462032000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Extinction Sucks
DESCRIPTION:Extinction Sucks is a public art and kite flying event by artist Michael Lewis in conjunction with the closing of “Bird: I Wish I Could Have Met You\,” a solo show of paintings currently at the Vestibule 594.  Chef Michael Beers will serve up an incredible meal culled from a flock of extinct birds to nine famous naturalists. Immediately following the meal there will be a ceremonial kite in honor of the birds.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/extinction-sucks/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160430T230000
DTSTAMP:20160416T001101Z
CREATED:20160416T001053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T001101Z
UID:598-1462010400-1462057200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment out of your busy schedule to join Tai Chi & Qigong participants from around the globe for an hour of meditative movement and breathing. Class will be led by Raymond G. Reid. (No previous experience necessary!) http://www.taichichihstudio.com/ \nTai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is a non martial form of Tai Chi that increases the life force or vital energy that flows through us and all things in the universe. \nOn April 30th the world … will “breathe” together! WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY brings humanity together around health and healing and connection … Qigong\nmeans “breathing exercise” or “life energy exercise.” In over\n80 nations each year the world comes together to “breathe together.” For more information visit: WorldTaiChiDay.org
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/world-tai-chi-qigong-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160424T160000
DTSTAMP:20160420T010923Z
CREATED:20160420T010539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160420T010923Z
UID:720-1461499200-1461513600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Community Event: Urban Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to co-sponsor Urban Earth Day in Congress Square Park – a day to recognize\, respect and learn the importance of an urban society working together with the natural environment for a stronger tomorrow! \nPerformances • ongoing activities for kids and families • Inspired artisans • natural healing • Eco friendly Info Tables \nOn stage:\nLee Chisholm\nZack De La Rouda\nRachel Lyn Rumson\nHappy folk\nAmanda Parkhust\nMorgyn Danae\nTrash Hat Fashion\nMarissa Caminiti\nEarth Person\nPortland Protectors\nMyles Bullen\nDrum circle f/Nanintu \n**Urban Earth Day is also accepting toiletry donations for Preble Street** \nTo learn more: http://www.urbanearthday.info/
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-event-urban-earth-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music,Play
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