Friends of Congress Square Park
The premier urban park in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Arts District. The park features local art installations, community events, free wifi and more!
It’s said that this could be the Woodstock of 2016. (Mike Weisser, Huffington Post, 8.23.16). On Sept. 25, 2016, the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence will happen at over 150 sites across the country. Portland’s event will be a free concert from noon to 3 pm at Congress Square Park. The Portland event is …
We are pleased to host ICELANDx207: Container a multimedia installation by Portland Photographer Justin Levesque on view September 27 through October 12. The exhibition will be housed in an Eimskip shipping container. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, September 30 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. ICELANDx207: Container documents …
Midday stress and world events got you down? Lighten up your day with a dose of kitten therapy in Congress Square Park. The Animal Refuge League and Dextrous Creative will be hosting kitten therapy on Wednesday, September 28th inviting park goers to take a break from their busy day to relax and play in a …
Come join Ed King, Rosanne Graef and all your friends from Congress Square Park for a look at 50 years of hits, misses and crazes - get out your blue suede shoes, high-heeled sneakers and let’s do a little dance!
An evening of soulful dance music by Portland Maine Soul Summit- POMSS local DJ's Mr. DERELOID, KID RAY and Jack M Flash. These three DJ's have lived and shared their positive music through residencies at Flask Lounge, private events and festivals across New England since the 1990's. Insiders know that Portland is bursting with talent and a supportive …
Waking Windows is a celebration of music, art, fashion, comedy & food. Featuring over 60 bands, writers, and comedians across 10 venues. Music in Congress Square Park from noon-5pm is FREE. Stay tuned for more details on performers and times for CSP. Tickets to the other venues can be purchased here. Performer line-up: Vetiver, JEFF …
The design team WRT and artist Sarah Sze will be in Portland for a three-day Storefront Workshop to develop design concepts for Congress Square. You are invited to attend any or all of the public sessions as scheduled below. This is your chance to shape the future design of this important public space at the …
Jeff Beam is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter from Portland, Maine. He writes, performs, records, & releases melodic experimental music tinged with kaleidoscopic soundscapes, inspired by the likes of Olivia Tremor Control, Elliott Smith, Deerhunter, & Spoon. His recordings are a one-man odyssey; his live shows revolve around an energetic band of his good friends. His lyrics …
Members of the Maine Nordmenn lodge of the Sons of Norway have rehabilitated the non-seaworthy 19’ sailboat (originally built at the Sample shipyard in Boothbay) into a Viking Ship! This impressive craft will be visiting Congress Square Park on Leif Erikson Day, Sunday, October 9, 2016. The ship will be on display during the daylight hours and members …
The Hadacol Bouncers formed in the summer of 2013 for a Portland, Maine swing dance festival and never looked back. The group is a joint effort by co-band leaders Tom Whitehead (piano) and Peter Dunphy (banjo). Tom has a multi-style background in blues, New Orleans R&B and Bebop piano, and Peter has been playing New …
Join us for the 2nd annual Pumpkins in the Square! Help us celebrate a successful 2016 season with pumpkin carving, cider, treats, and blue grass music by Northwood! BYOP or buy one at the event. Prizes will be awarded for the best carved pumpkins! A special thanks to our in-kind sponsors: Rosemont Market, Standard Baking …