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SUMMARY:Fishin' Ships Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:Fishin’ Ships Food Truck starts with a classic street food that pays tribute to Portland’s historic fishing industry – fish and chips! Then\, they break the mold of what is traditionally considered fish and chips by offering craft beer batters made with gourmet ingredients. Look forward to a perfected classic\, and twists like a basil and thai chili battered fish\, prepared in Bissell Brothers Substance beer batter or a curry and onion battered fish\, fried in Allagash White beer batter. A rotating menu of lighter fare options include fish tacos\, fish sliders\, and ceviche. All fish comes from local waters and all beer batters are made with Maine made beer! \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/fishin-ships-food-truck/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180525T200000
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SUMMARY:Falafel Mafia Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food\, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they’ll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar to see which events will feature their cuisine. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/falafel-mafia-food-truck-4/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180525T200000
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SUMMARY:"A SHARED SPACE" Virtual Reality Film Experience
DESCRIPTION:A SHARED SPACE is a virtual reality film which tells the story of friends Hilowle and Shuab\, who grew up in Dadaab\, Kenya– the largest refugee camp in the world. Today\, both have started families and call Lewiston\, Maine home. Raising children in the country’s least diverse state in the wake of Trump’s Muslim Ban and rising nationalist sentiments has created challenges neither expected. \nA SHARED SPACE is a Virtual Reality Hub which is intended to be screened at public spaces. The audience is invited to sit in one of six swivel chairs\, put on a VR headsets and is immediately transported to Lewiston where they can choose to view from 13 videos\, each 1-3 minutes in length. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/a-shared-space-virtual-reality-film-experience/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Films,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180523T200000
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SUMMARY:Falafel Mafia Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food\, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they’ll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar to see which events will feature their cuisine. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/falafel-mafia-food-truck-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180523T200000
DTSTAMP:20180403T015457Z
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SUMMARY:Rene Goddess Johnson presents "g e e l"
DESCRIPTION:g e e l is an interactive devised\, original one-woman show\, written and performed by René Johnson\, and directed by Marjolaine Whittlesey. \nThe action unfolds through thoughtful storytelling as her “tribe\,” the audience\, experiences a new kind of theater that includes powerful dance and song in multiple languages\, including English and Afrikaans. \nAmanda Huotari\, Executive Artistic Director of Celebration Barn shared\, “Rene is a creative powerhouse with an incredible story of overcoming childhood trauma. She takes the audience on a journey from South Africa to Maine in beautiful and inspiring ways.” \n“René Goddess Johnson writes\, choreographs\, directs\, produces and performs her interactive one woman show. She has been developing her original style of interactive theater since 2013 and has combined her passion for experiential learning\, her love of storytelling and dynamic dance to create this high-energy show. \nShe performs in the Northeast region and brings 400 years of South African and North American history to life for audiences by involving them in performances that feature improvisation\, dance\, music\, poetry\, group discussion and activities with a great deal of raw emotion\, truth bombs\, and humor. Her workshops explore a diverse range of subjects from racism in Maine to self expression and identity.” \nAges 13+/parents use best judgement for adult themes\, adult language and severe violence depicted.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/rene-goddess-johnson-presents-g-e-e-l/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Act
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SUMMARY:Falafel Mafia Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food\, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they’ll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar to see which events will feature their cuisine. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/falafel-mafia-food-truck-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project featuring Flying Home
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, Flying Home will perform. \nPortland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners welcome\, no partner needed. \n“Flying Home is Seacoast Maine and Brooklyn\, New York’s premier Benny Goodman Ensemble. An instrumental sextet that also features special guest singers\, Flying Home covers classic repertoire from the BG small ensembles from the Sextet\, Quintet\, Quartet\, and Trio PLUS many big band hits of the 30s and 40s! A dynamic group of top Seacoast and NY players\, the band\, led by drummer John Mettam\, takes listeners and dancers on a musical journey of the classic swing era with all the energy and excitement of a modern live ensemble!”  \n  \nPortland Swing Project hosts swing dances in Congress Square Park every third Friday from May through August. \n  \n \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-featuring-flying-home/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180518T140000
DTSTAMP:20180420T010827Z
CREATED:20180420T010757Z
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SUMMARY:"The Spring Share" with Maineshare
DESCRIPTION:Join the SpringShare from 12:00 – 2:00 at Congress Square Park – an opportunity for the entire Maine Community to celebrate the causes and values we care about! \nThe SpringShare invites people who love Maine to give to up to 44 non-profit organizations working every day for economic opportunity\, environmental sustainability\, diversity\, education\, the arts\, health\, safety\, animal welfare\, social justice\, and peace in Maine. \nGrab your friends\, come have lunch in the park\,  and let your community know what you value and support at #thespringshare! \nFMI: thespringshare.org
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-spring-share-with-maineshare/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180516T200000
DTSTAMP:20180403T011713Z
CREATED:20180403T011713Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds of the City: Hip Hop Lives in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join AFRiCAN DUNDADA and Monday of the Minds for an evening of live hip hop. \n“MONDAY OF THE MINDS\, hosted by Rizing In Life Entertainment\, is a community hip hop showcase in Portland\, Maine. The event is held every second and fourth Monday at Flask Lounge. MOTM runs a community outreach program in an effort clean up the park system. They strive to promote members of the hip hop community to become more involved with volunteering and creating opportunities for people to come together in positive ways.” \n  \n     \nSaveSave
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/sounds-of-the-city-hip-hop-lives-in-maine/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180511T213000
DTSTAMP:20180403T010537Z
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SUMMARY:Figures of Speech presents "The Art of Memory" film & Puppetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Figures of Speech Theatre for a screening of “The Art of Memory: Stories from Maine’s Outer Islands\,” a shadow puppet film based on oral histories gathered on some of Maine’s most remote islands. Following the 35-minute film\, audience members of all ages will be invited to peek behind the scenes before creating live shadow scenes of their own stories! \n \nFigures of Speech Theatre partnered with the Island Institute to produce “The Art of Memory.” Director of Education at Figures of Speech\, Ian Bannon\, led a team of four artists as they collaborated with students in six of the one- and two-room schoolhouses off Maine’s coast. In the spring of year one\, Bannon travelled to each island to introduce students to documentary techniques\, which they then used to cull stories from other island residents\, historical archives\, and publications. The entire artistic team returned that following fall to collaborate in the creation and filming of shadow puppet adaptations of their favorite stories. \nThe resulting 35-minute film combines a variety of shorts ranging from pirate stories to tall-tales to ill-conceived stand-offs with Abenaki Native Americans. The pieces are held together with a layered dreamscape of shadow imagery\, narration from some of Portland’s most sought-after voiceover artists\, and a captivating original musical score by Dave Noyes of Rustic Overtones. \n  \nFigures of Speech Theatre\, a puppet theater company founded in Freeport in 1982\, is the recipient of four coveted UNIMA Citations of Excellence—the highest distinction in American puppet theatre. The company has toured all over the world – from Sofia\, Bulgaria to Tokyo\, Japan\, to Lima\, Peru – while retaining a strong commitment to teaching and performing throughout its home state of Maine. \nThe Island Institute works to sustain Maine’s island and remote coastal communities\, and exchanges ideas and experiences to further the sustainability of communities here and elsewhere. The Institute’s Outer Islands TLC (Teaching and Learning Collaborative) improves the quality and ensures the sustainability of one- and two-room island schools on Cliff\, Cranberry Isles\, Frencboro\, Isle au Haut\, Matinicus\, and Monhegan by creating collaborative educational and social opportunities for students across islands via technology and face-to-face learning opportunities. \n“The Art of Memory” was made possible through the generous support of the Helen & George Ladd Charitable Corporation\, the Expansion Arts Fund ofthe Maine \nCommunity Foundation\, and the Maine Arts Commission\, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. \nFor more information regarding the film\, visit www.figures.org/memory. To find out about similar educational and artistic opportunities\, contact Ian Bannon of Figures of Speech Theatre at (207) 865-6355 or ianbannon@figures.org.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/figures-of-speech-presents-the-art-of-memory-film-puppetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Films,Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180507T193000
DTSTAMP:20180620T132829Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to introvert happy hour! Join others who love books every 1st Monday in Congress Square Park throughout the season. Bring a book you’d like to enjoy\, talk with others who love books (if you wish)\, and simply enjoy the ambiance of the Square while reading with others. \n“There’s no assigned reading at Silent Book Club. SBC can happen over coffee\, over lunch\, long distance\, on Instagram\, and in person once a month in more than 40 cities around the world. SBC is about treating yourself. Sitting in a bar with a book. Reading in companionable silence with a friend. Interlacing gossip with recommended authors. And never worrying if you haven’t finished the book.” \nSilent Book Club meets in Congress Square Park every 1st Monday of the month May through September from 5:30 until 7:30pm. \n  \n \nSaveSave \nSaveSave \nSaveSave \nSaveSave
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/silent-book-club/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180506T110000
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SUMMARY:"The Way We Move" Accessible Interactive Circus Arts
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to add some whimsy to your life? This accessible circus and flow arts program can help you learn a new skill while having lots of fun. Learn from trained professionals who have experience helping people of all skill and ability levels discover the amazing world of circus and flow arts. \nThe Way We Move is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities\, and anyone else who wants to participate. This interactive activity will allow children and adults to explore different Flow and Circus arts in their own accessible way. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play around with. \nPeople of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come and explore their flow.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-way-we-move-accessible-interactive-circus-arts/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180505T200000
DTSTAMP:20180420T041701Z
CREATED:20180420T041701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T041701Z
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SUMMARY:Falafel Mafia Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food\, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they’ll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar to see which events will feature their cuisine. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/falafel-mafia-food-truck/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180505T200000
DTSTAMP:20180403T003238Z
CREATED:20180403T003238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T003238Z
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SUMMARY:Sound & Fury presents "Romeo & Juliet"
DESCRIPTION:Sound and Fury presents: Romeo and Juliet – Shakespeare’s famous comedy-turned-tragedy. Their company mission is to tell honest and accessible stories using Shakespeare’s text. In this play\, Sound & Fury sees the truths in the struggles that we have all faced\, especially as teenagers. \n*Content warning: themes of depression\, violence\, and suicide. \nIf you miss this performance\, note that Sound & Fury will host additional performances in early May:\nFriday 5/4 – North St. Park\nSunday 5/6 – Quill Books & Beverage (4PM show)\nThursday 5/10\, Friday 5/11\, Saturday 5/12 – New Fruit Arts Collective \n \nFMI: See the Facebook event
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/sound-fury-presents-romeo-juliet/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Act,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180505T120000
DTSTAMP:20180403T024626Z
CREATED:20180403T024549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T024626Z
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SUMMARY:Check Mates! Chess
DESCRIPTION:The Check Mates! is a casual community chess club for everyone! All ages and experience levels welcome. Come for just a game or stay for as long as you like. \nUse one of 10 new Weighted Tournament Style chess sets to play a game with a friend or a neighbor you don’t yet know. \n*This event is weather permitting. If it gets too cold\, Check Mates! will meet at the nearby Coffee by Design on Congress Street.* \n\n\n\nCheck Mates! Chess meets weekly in Congress Square Park every Saturday morning from 9 am until noon from May through October.\n\n\n\nThanks to SPACE Gallery\, The Friends of Congress Square Park and YES Books for making this series possible.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/check-mates-chess/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T210000
DTSTAMP:20180403T001849Z
CREATED:20180403T001849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T001849Z
UID:2090-1525464900-1525467600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Dark Follies
DESCRIPTION:Dark Follies is an award winning vaudeville style variety show based in Portland\, Maine. Family friendly while still keeping an edge\, Dark Follies features the live music of the Dark Follies Rhythm Orchestra\, dancing\, juggling\, side show acts\, fire performers and more. \nCelebrating their ten year anniversary\, this year Dark Follies is showcasing performers who have shared the stage with the troupe over the past decade of their history as street performers in Portland. \nDark Follies will perform in Congress Square Park every First Friday Art Walk through October. Enjoy them again and again! \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/dark-follies-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Act,Dance,Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T190000
DTSTAMP:20180503T164650Z
CREATED:20180503T164650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T164650Z
UID:2580-1525453200-1525460400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Falafel Mafia Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food\, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they’ll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar to see which events will feature their cuisine. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/falafel-mafia-food-truck-30/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180504T183000
DTSTAMP:20180403T000554Z
CREATED:20180403T000554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T000554Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Ovations presents "En Masse"
DESCRIPTION:During May’s First Friday Art Walk\, join Daniel Bernard Roumain in Monument Square around 5 p.m.\, then follow him and myriad musicians from performance to performance down Congress Street to Congress Square Park. There\, witness a massive community jam session led by DBR\, featuring over 40 musicians! \n“Daniel Bernard Roumain—innovative composer\, thrilling violinist\, and fierce arts advocate—returns to Portland for an expansive musical spectacle that is part flash mob and part processional. Celebrating music and community\, En Masse features an array of Maine musicians of all ages with Roumain as maestro and pied piper\, leading a musical parade through the Arts District from Monument Square down Congress Street\, culminating in a community jam in Congress Square Park. Known for his signature violin sounds infused with a myriad of electronic and urban music influences\, DBR takes his genre bending beyond the stage and into the streets.” \nFMI: See the Facebook event \n \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-ovations-presents-en-masse/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180503T110000
DTSTAMP:20180403T031250Z
CREATED:20180403T031250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T031250Z
UID:2273-1525339800-1525345200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Chase the Chill: Knitting in Public
DESCRIPTION:Chase the Chill: Knitting in Public is a casual hand-crafts group that meets weekly in the Square. If you’re a knitter or crocheter\, gather with others to create craft and community each week! \n*This event is weather-permitting. Should rain or inclement weather occur\, the group will likely meet in the Reiche School Community Room.* \n  \nKnitting in Public is hosted in Congress Square Park weekly every Thursday from 9:30 until 11 am May through September.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/chase-the-chill-knitting-in-public/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180502T110000
DTSTAMP:20180412T032427Z
CREATED:20180403T025319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T032427Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi Chih & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. \nTai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. \nTai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It’s 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. Various studies from Harvard Medical School and UCLA cite the many benefits of regular practice. \nClasses will be taught by Raymond Reid or Sara Leonard. \n  \nTai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park in May through October\, excepting July. All classes will occur weekly on Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-chih-qigong/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180506
DTSTAMP:20180425T214146Z
CREATED:20180423T171333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T214146Z
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SUMMARY:Temporary Art by Athena Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Congress Square Park has partnered with the Maine College of Art during our 2018 season to feature temporary student artist work. Athena C. Lynch is the first artist in the series. Her work\, “REQUIEMS TO SEPIA EXISTENCE”\, will be on view in Congress Square Park from April 25 through May 5\, 2018. \nTo learn more about this partnership\, see our blog post. \n  \nREQUIEMS TO SEPIA EXISTENCE\nREQUIEMS TO SEPIA EXISTENCE is in homage of Tamir Rice\, 12 and Aiyana Jones\, 7\, who were both victims of police shootings. The piece will lay in state for 9 days* in illustration of the length of time (9 hrs) taken for Tamir to receive medical attention after being shot. Aiyana’s time was much shorter and therefore fit within his time frame. This installation is confronting the violence and lack of empathy towards African Americans locally\, as well as\, nationally. Systemic racial disparities that perpetuate said indifference and\, in some instances\, fueled violence towards that community. This work is a calling to SEE US! See us as human beings\, not just as an outline of who we used to be. \n*Initial time frame was for 9 days (April 25 through May 3\, 2018)\, but deinstallation has been extended to May 5 in order to be on display for First Friday \n  \n     \nArtist Statement\n“I never categorized myself as a political artist. However\, due to the political and social climate of late\, that changed. My work has been about social-isms. Specifically\, being black and how that skin is viewed in society. My work conjures visceral reactions that speak to the climate of the world on both a local and national scale. \nI let the narrative tell me how it desires to be illustrated. To me\, my art serves as the voice of my ancestors speaking through me and guiding my hands. I feel it is my responsibility to tell those stories. My passion is education and I take up that charge of informing youth and even peers who simply aren’t aware. The best way to describe who I am as an artist and a black woman in the present climate of America can be articulated by two artists I look up to: \n‘To be a negro in this country and be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.‘ – James Baldwin \n‘I choose to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. That is my duty. And at this crucial time in our lives\, when everything is so desperate\, when every day is a matter of survival\, I don’t think you can help but be involved.‘ – Nina Simone” \n– Athena Lynch\, 2018 \n  \n \n  \nArtist Biography\nAthena C. Lynch was born and raised in New Jersey where she was constantly surrounded by creativity. Her mother was an artist and fashion designer. That\, along with her appreciation for multiculturalism\, are what influence her work today. Currently residing in Richmond\, Maine\, Athena is a student at Maine College of Art in Portland. There she is pursuing a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Sculpture and eventually a Master of Arts in Teaching for art education. \nSaveSave
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/temporary-art-by-athena-lynch/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180421T140000
DTSTAMP:20180404T185618Z
CREATED:20180404T185355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T185618Z
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SUMMARY:Event Volunteer Information Session & Orientation!
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to have a positive impact on our city and community?\nAre you interested in getting to know your neighbors?\nWould you like to volunteer while attending fun events you’re interested in?\nWant to feel like you’re a part of growing something special? \nBecome an Event Ambassador with Friends of Congress Square Park!\nWe’re seeking folks who would like to represent FoCSP at four or more events of your choosing from May through October throughout the 2018 season. You would be the host of the events\, greeting the artists and performers\, making announcements to kick off the evening\, and being present for the duration of the event to mingle\, share information on FoCSP\, and ensure a successful event. \n  \n\nWant to learn more?\nJoin us in Congress Square Park Saturday\, April 21st or Saturday\, April 28th from 1 until 2pm for an information session and orientation. While munching on snacks\, we’ll provide an overview of the role\, give you a tour of the park’s amenities\, and answer any questions you have. Bring your calendar to sign up for volunteer spots! \n  \nIf you cannot make it to either orientation and are interested in volunteering\, let us know by sending us a note here. \nQuestions? Contact Dela Murphy\, Executive Director\, at dela@congresssquarepark.org.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/event-volunteer-information-session-orientation/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180421T120000
DTSTAMP:20180403T160323Z
CREATED:20180403T155757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T160323Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Clean Up the Square!
DESCRIPTION:Join us the morning of April 21 from 9am until noon for a park clean up morning! We’ll clean off the winter grime and prepare the park for a season of spectacular events and some Spring gardening. \nDrop in any time. Dress in comfortable layers\, in clothing you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Note that the morning may end prior to noon\, so we recommend arriving earlier\, if possible. \n  \nAdditional volunteer days early in the season include:\n– Saturday\, April 28 from 9am until noon: Gardening & Park Set Up Morning!\n– Saturday\, June 2 from 9am until noon: Moveable Planter Gardening & Painting Morning! \n  \nEmail Dela Murphy\, Executive Director\, with questions at dela@congresssquarepark.org.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/lets-clean-up-the-square/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171229T150000
DTSTAMP:20171101T174233Z
CREATED:20171101T174233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T174233Z
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SUMMARY:Chase the Chill Mitten Tree!
DESCRIPTION:Share the Warmth! Chase the Chill knitting group is hosting a Mitten Tree this season in Congress Square Park. \nThe tree will be home to donated Winter items – mittens\, scarves\, hates\, etc. – which will be hung in the park the morning of Friday\, December 29th. Folks in need are free to take what they need until around 3PM that day\, at which time all leftover items will be collected and donated to the American Legion. \nTo be a part of the goodness\, bring your donations – hats\, scarves\, mittens\, slippers\, etc. for men\, women and kids – knitted or crocheted to the Reiche Community Room\, upstairs on Clark Street\, between 8-10 a.m. Monday-Thursday preceding the event. \nFor up to date information on this event\, tune in to the Chase the Chill Facebook page.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/chase-chill-mitten-tree/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171201T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171201T180000
DTSTAMP:20171109T175534Z
CREATED:20171109T175534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T175534Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Candle Lit Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join Frannie Peabody Center along with a special presentation from Lumenarrt as we remember those we’ve lost and show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. Battery operated candles will be available when you arrive at Congress Square Park. \nThis year’s World AIDS Day coincides with Portland’s First Friday Artwalk. Many community partners have generously donated their time and effort to pay tribute on this important day. For a full list of events\, visit www.peabodycenter.org/worldAIDSday
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/world-aids-day-candle-lit-vigil/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171111T150000
DTSTAMP:20171101T190018Z
CREATED:20171101T173705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T190018Z
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SUMMARY:Share the warmth! Winter Clothing Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Chase the Chill knitting group is hosting a warm clothing giveaway this Veterans Day! \nDonated Winter items – mittens\, scarves\, hats\, etc. – will be hung in the park the morning of Saturday\, November 11th. Folks in need are free to take what they need until around 3PM that day\, at which time all leftover items will be collected and donated to the American Legion. \nTo be a part of the goodness\, bring your donations – hats\, scarves\, mittens\, slippers\, etc. for men\, women and kids – knitted or crocheted to the Reiche Community Room\, upstairs on Clark Street\, between 8-10 a.m. Monday-Thursday preceding the event. \nFor up to date information on this event\, tune in to the Chase the Chill Facebook page.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/share-warmth-winter-clothing-giveaway/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171103T190000
DTSTAMP:20171101T181820Z
CREATED:20171010T200345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T181820Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Culture Exchange Presents: The City of Portland\, ME
DESCRIPTION:AFRiCAN DUNDADA & The Portland Culture Exchange bring to you another great day to be in the Portland area. Come join us for some great art\, live music\, and comedy – and meet your neighbors. \nThe Portland Culture Exchange team will be kicking off some more community singing and dancing for you to join in as we celebrate The City Of Portland\, our city\, a beautiful and welcoming place with so much culture and love. Let’s celebrate who we are. Special live performance by some of your favorite local musicians Like Ben Shorr\, Distant Brothers\, Gold D\, LOC DAB\, Kid Calvin and more to come!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-culture-exchange-presents-city-portland/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171028T110000
DTSTAMP:20171018T213229Z
CREATED:20171018T213229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T213229Z
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SUMMARY:End of Season Gardening Day!
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Congress Square Park has had a fabulous season – and it’s almost time to put away the furniture\, replant the hydrangeas\, and celebrate! \nPlease join us Saturday\, October 28th from 9 – 11am in Congress Square Park for a morning of replanting and cleaning the park. \nShould you join us:\n– Dress in clothing you don’t mind getting a bit messy\, and will have you feeling comfortable working in 65*F weather.\n– Bring any supplies you think would help\, such as gloves\, spades\, outdoor brooms\, dust pans\, etc. We’ll have basic supplies like rakes\, shovels\, clippers\, and trash bags.\n– We’ll have water\, and we suggest bringing a refillable water bottle. \nAfterward\, please stay for a Volunteer Appreciation Celebration\, which will happen in the park from 11am – 1pm. We’ll have snacks\, games and camaraderie. \nWe’d love to have you join us. Look forward to seeing you there!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/end-season-gardening-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171026T183000
DTSTAMP:20170911T205422Z
CREATED:20170911T205127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T205422Z
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SUMMARY:Thriller Throwdown
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th anniversary of the Thriller Throwdown! What started as a flash mob of 30 dancers in 2012 now has grown into an annual event with more than 70 local dancers and hundreds of spectators. The Throwdown has moved to Congress Square Park and it’s now an all-out dance party! View last year’s Thriller Throwdown on YouTube. \n\n\n\n \n\nGather in the square and watch our zombies re-create Michael Jackson’s iconic video\, then stay for a Halloween-themed dance party!\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you want to participate in the Thriller performance:\n\n\nThe dance party is free and open to the public. If you’d like to be trained to be a part of the Thriller Throwdown version of Michael Jackson’s classic music video\, you can sign up for classes at Avant Dance and Event Center. For more information\, visit Avant’s website \n.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/thriller-throwdown/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171022T150000
DTSTAMP:20171010T194947Z
CREATED:20170911T203829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T194947Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins in the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd annual Pumpkins in the Square! Help us celebrate a successful 2017 season with pumpkin carving\, hot cider\, Hi-Fi donuts\, and blue grass music with Shanna Underwood and the Wanderlost. \n\n\nBYOP or buy one at the event.  Prizes will be awarded for the best carved pumpkins. \n \n\n \n\nSaveSave
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/pumpkins-in-the-square-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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