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SUMMARY:Ikirenga cy'Intore
DESCRIPTION:Join Ikirenga cy’Intore for a free concert on First Friday in August in Congress Square!\n\n\n \n\n\nIkirenga cy’Intore is a local Portland dancing and drumming group performing the traditional dances of Rwanda. The choreography depicts scenes of hunting\, fishing and other activities while wearing traditional costumes and moving to the rhythms being created on handmade drums. \n\n\n \n\n\nChristielle Mutoniwase started the group in 2015 to perform at cultural events and weddings and there are now ten members who invite others to sample the ancient dances at many different venues.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ikirenga-cyintore/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190803T180000
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SUMMARY:Portland Maine Comedy Festival Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Portland Maine Comedy Festival and Friends of Congress Square Park present and evening of comedy! Join the PMCF and a handful of talented and funny comedians from all over the country. This show is perfect for the comedy-lovers in your family. One-liners\, witty-puns and funny stories will all be present and presented at this rib-tickling event.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-maine-comedy-festival-showcase/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190804T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190804T220000
DTSTAMP:20190415T214309Z
CREATED:20190415T214309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T214309Z
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SUMMARY:"Poltergeist" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Strange and creepy happenings beset an average California family\, the Freelings — Steve (Craig T. Nelson)\, Diane (JoBeth Williams)\, teenaged Dana (Dominique Dunne)\, eight-year-old Robbie (Oliver Robins)\, and five-year-old Carol Ann (Heather O’Rourke) — when ghosts commune with them through the television set. Initially friendly and playful\, the spirits turn unexpectedly menacing\, and\, when Carol Ann goes missing\, Steve and Diane turn to a parapsychologist and eventually an exorcist for help. \n  \nJoin Portland Summer Films every Sunday at dusk from June through August for free screenings of classic films. \nThanks to Coffee by Design for making this series possible!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/poltergeist-film-screening/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190805T130000
DTSTAMP:20190531T195049Z
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SUMMARY:Nia Fitness Class
DESCRIPTION:Join local teacher Erin Curren for Nia – a fun and expressive fitness class – every Monday in August from 12-1pm! Though typically done barefoot\, shoes are recommended for Nia in the park. $10 suggested\, class cards available. \nNia is an exhilarating\, non-impact fusion fitness class that draws from the Martial Arts\, Dance\, and Healing Arts. Have fun while getting a great workout that is easy on the joints and connects you to your awareness in motion. Participants will learn to personalize the five sensations of fitness while exploring new movement patterns that will leave them feeling energized and grounded in the present moment\, loving the gift of the body!  www.nianow.com \nNia Black Belt Instructor Erin Curren has been sharing the Joy of Movement all over the state of Maine for ten years. She brings her love of improv\, expressiveness and enthusiasm to each and every class. www.erincurren.com
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/nia-fitness-class-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190809T200000
DTSTAMP:20190606T010329Z
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SUMMARY:"Ideas\, not Theories" Bicycle Band
DESCRIPTION:IDEAS\, NOT THEORIES\, is a theatrical percussion show\, the performance features original music which explores the use of unconventional instruments such as: bicycles\, tap and body percussion\, water\, brushes\, as well as traditional percussion instruments such as marimbas and drums. All of the musical works are linked together through a story line\, physical theater and comedy\, and original characters making the complete performance a unique\, quirky and creative artistic experience. \nStay after the show to learn how to play a bike and other unconventional instruments! \nIDEAS\, NOT THEORIES\, had its premier in Monterrey Mexico\, inside the Festival de Musica Nueva 2012 and has been performing regularly since then in the U.S (Boston\, NYC\, Maine)\, Mexico and Canada. \nREYNALIZ HERRERA\, creator\, is a professional musician\, percussionist\, composer and educator based in Boston but originally from Mexico. She was born in Monterrey\, Mexico in 1984\, where she studied and began pursuing music at the Escuela Superior de Musica y Danza\, with maestro Noel Savon. \nReynaliz has performed in different countries like Mexico\, US\, Canada\, Cuba\, Spain\, Germany and Italy\, and has performed and collaborated with renowned ensembles such as: The National Arts Center Orchestra of Canada\, The Ottawa Symphony Orchestra\, The Orchestre de la Francophonie Canadienne\, The Boston Conservatory Orchestra\, Mexican Dance Group: Danza Contemporanea en Concierto\, and others.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ideas-not-theories-bicycle-band/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190810T190000
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SUMMARY:"We\, Lilith" with Stage Rage
DESCRIPTION:“We\, Lilith” will be a devised piece that explores the story of Adam‘s first wife and how she was unfairly kicked out of Eden told in juxtaposition with stories of modern day women and non-binary or gender fluid people. Through movement\, song\, stories of her told throughout the ages\, and our own stories of survival and persistence\, with this piece we will no longer be silent. It’s time to scream like the demon goddess herself. \nPresented by Stage Rage.​​ \n“Stage Rage was originally conceptualized by Megan Tripaldi and Beth Somerville in Portland\, ME in 2014 with the creepiest production of King Lear (at least that we had seen). From there we have been generating projects that create original concepts for established work or creating and supporting new and exciting work from local artists based on myths\, legends\, and stories that have been around for centuries. We want to continue asking why we return to classical works. Why do we keep telling these stories? How can we make them more relevant?”
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/we-lilith-with-stage-rage/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Act
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190811T220000
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SUMMARY:"The Goonies" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:A group of teenagers finds a map leading to a hidden treasure. They must overcome booby traps\, natural obstructions\, and a gang of desperate thieves in their race for the loot. \n  \nJoin Portland Summer Films every Sunday at dusk from June through August for free screenings of classic films. \nThanks to Coffee by Design for making this series possible!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-goonies-film-screening/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190816T200000
DTSTAMP:20190606T011752Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Swing Project feat. Imperial Hot Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month\, Imperial Hot Club will perform\, featuring guest fiddler Gabe Terracciano. \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 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-feat-imperial-hot-club/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190818T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190818T213000
DTSTAMP:20190415T214616Z
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SUMMARY:"Saving Mr. Banks" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Spurred on by a promise he made to his daughters\, Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) embarks on what would become a 20-year quest to obtain the movie rights to “Mary Poppins.” The author\, P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson)\, proves to be an uncompromising curmudgeon who has no intention of letting her beloved characters become mangled in the Hollywood machine. However\, when the books stop selling and she finds herself in need of money\, Travers reluctantly agrees to consider Disney’s proposition. \n  \nJoin Portland Summer Films every Sunday at dusk from June through August for free screenings of classic films. \nThanks to Coffee by Design for making this series possible!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/saving-mr-banks-film-screening/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190824T140000
DTSTAMP:20190828T185403Z
CREATED:20190416T155118Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Saturday Snack Shop with Fork Food Lab
DESCRIPTION:***We’ve had our last snacks of the season\, folks! See you next year!***\n  \nDrop by Congress Square Park for the Fork Food Lab Market Pop Up! Shop snacks and goodies from various members at Fork Food Lab. There will be a variety of goods from vegan deserts to fresh salsa. Stay tuned for detailed information on daily offerings. \n  \nSaturday Snack Shop is a series. Drop by every Saturday at 11 AM-2 PM from June 8 through August 31 to enjoy treats!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/saturday-snack-shop-with-fork-food-lab-2019-08-24/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eat,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190824T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190824T200000
DTSTAMP:20190819T182841Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Social Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Free Dancing in Different Styles with Lessons!\nPortland has a vibrant social dance scene\, and we’re thrilled to celebrate it in a two-day festival! Join Friends of Congress Square Park Saturday\, August 24 for hours of FREE dancing – with lessons! – in Congress Square Park. \nFeaturing Danza Latina\, Portland Swing Project\, Tom Whitehead & the Rites of Swing  and New Moon Ensemble. \n\nFriday Night!\n**FRIDAY\, AUGUST 23**\n6 – 8 PM\nPrimo Cubano & PM Salsa\nSalsa Dance with Lesson\nfmi: https://primocubano.com/index.html \nSaturday!\n**SATURDAY AUGUST 24**\n2:30 – 4 PM\nDanza Latina\nSalsa\, Bachata & Kizomba with Beginner Lessons\nfmi: http://www.danzalatina2015.com \n4:30 – 6 PM\nPortland Swing Project\nSwing Dance feat. Tom Whitehead & the Rites of Swing\nfmi: https://www.portlandswingproject.com \n6:30 – 8 PM\nNew Moon Ensemble\nWest African Dance & Drumming Performance & Community Dance Lesson\nfmi: https://embodytherhythm.com/new-moon-ensemble/ \n  \nNo experience necessary. Join us for a mix of performance\, lessons and open dancing!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-social-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190825T213000
DTSTAMP:20190415T215152Z
CREATED:20190415T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T215152Z
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SUMMARY:"Mary Poppins Returns" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Decades after her original visit\, the magical nanny\, Mary Poppins\, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives. \n  \nJoin Portland Summer Films every Sunday at dusk from June through August for free screenings of classic films. \nThanks to Coffee by Design for making this series possible!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/mary-poppins-returns-film-screening/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190827T100000
DTSTAMP:20190821T115632Z
CREATED:20190416T160449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T115632Z
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SUMMARY:Zumba Fitness Class
DESCRIPTION:Come break a sweat in Congress Square Park with a Zumba class taught by Kristin Sutton of Avant Dance Studio. Donations are encouraged – pay what you can! Suggested donation of $5-10. Expect to dance for 45 minutes. \nZumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography incorporates hip-hop\, soca\, samba\, salsa\, merengue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included. \nAll ages and abilities welcome!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/zumba-fitness-class-2019-06-18-2019-08-27/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190830T200000
DTSTAMP:20190829T183658Z
CREATED:20190606T013318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T183658Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: The Portland Hum (Drone Music)
DESCRIPTION:***This event has been postponed until 2020 at the artists’ request.***\n  \nQ u a p i c o presents “The Portland Hum\,” an epic drone event to the heart of Portland\, Maine. A six hour performance featuring six artists making ambient music without breaking the sound. The beauty of doing this event outdoors is the incorporation of Portland’s natural sounds; people’s voices\, busy streets\, and the rhythm that can only be found in this city. Listeners are encouraged to bring comfy seating in order to endure the varying sounds of digitally produced music\, live acoustics\, or singing bowls and harmonic vocals. This event is in pursuit of peaceful congregation and appreciation for the community\, love for the healing power of sound\, and enjoyment of dreamy music and mellow times. \n“Q u a p i c o is a Portland based drone music duo\, comprised of Hannah Bevens and Hans Spencer. We combine beats and tones with improvised music and visual art. Our music is produced and distributed as a podcast\, available on iTunes\, so that listeners can follow our evolution in an episodic format.”
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/the-portland-hum-drone-music/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190831T200000
DTSTAMP:20190829T183753Z
CREATED:20190606T013030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T183753Z
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SUMMARY:"5 Year Supper" Anniversary Party & Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Congress Square Park is marking our 5th anniversary this season! We’re celebrating the thousands of people who helped create this one-of-a-kind place by throwing a casual picnic party. Delicious local food\, outstanding local artists – including live music…  All free and all fun. Join us! \nBring your own food and picnic with us\, or get a tasty BBQ dinner from Moe’s Original BBQ (pay what you can donation). \nLive music featuring Kafari (6-7 pm) and Sylvain’s Acadian Aces (7-8 pm). \n‘Kafari’ is the alias of Portland\, ME based ambient loop master\, pianist\, and rhythm bonesman Ahmad Hassan Muhammad. Kafari seamlessly weaves together jazz\, electronic music\, ambient music\, and hip hop in his experimental manipulations of loops taken from old jazz recordings. His most recent release ‘Knockturnes’ is a dreamy\, hypnotic tribute to the legendary Bill Evans trio. Using his keyboard controller\, Kafari manipulates the pitch and tempo of old jazz samples\, altering them nearly beyond recognition and transforming them into etheral backdrops for keyboard and saxophone improvisations. \nSylvain’s Acadian Aces keeps the ‘cajun flame alive in old Acadie with an energetic brand of raw\, rootsy ‘cajun music derived directly from the source. The vocal power of guitarist Robert Sylvain and charismatic fiddler Hawk Kallweit supplies a one-two punch that’s instantly compelling and distinctive. With Maine’s own true accordian ace Junior Stevens on button-box\, and the unstoppable combination of Tom Jacques on upright bass and Kris Day on drums\, Sylvain’s Acadian Aces deliver heart-wrenching lovesongs and electrifying dance numbers that can bring even the most stoic New Englanders to their feet. Rooted in classic cajun two-steps and waltzes\, the repertoire also folds in elements of creole and zydeco traditions along with original Americana and rock ‘n roll sensibilities. \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/5-year-supper-anniversary-party-community-meal/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Eat,Meet,Music
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