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SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:The first in a (potential) series\, Blurb Club is an informal book discussion in which participants share a bit about a book they are currently reading or have recently read\, and get a chance to hear similar book recommendations from other participants. Bring a lunch and get some amazing book recommendations! Sharing is encouraged but not required. The shy are welcome here.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club-2021-05-27/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T103000
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-26/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T110000
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-24/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T103000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131009Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131009Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-19/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-17/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T130000
DTSTAMP:20210413T202319Z
CREATED:20210413T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T202319Z
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SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:The first in a (potential) series\, Blurb Club is an informal book discussion in which participants share a bit about a book they are currently reading or have recently read\, and get a chance to hear similar book recommendations from other participants. Bring a lunch and get some amazing book recommendations! Sharing is encouraged but not required. The shy are welcome here.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T103000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
UID:4486-1620811800-1620815400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-12/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-10/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T103000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-05/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T110000
DTSTAMP:20210413T201920Z
CREATED:20210413T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T201920Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Sara Leonard for T’ai Chi / Qigong in the Park! Free and open to the public.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2-2021-04-30/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T110000
DTSTAMP:20210413T201920Z
CREATED:20210413T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T201920Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Sara Leonard for T’ai Chi / Qigong in the Park! Free and open to the public.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191012T120000
DTSTAMP:20190918T183923Z
CREATED:20190918T183923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T183923Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Clean Up Day!
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer with Friends of Congress Square Park and prepare the park for hibernation! We’ll gather from 9am until noon on October 12th to:\n– Garden! Replant the hydrangeas trees and trim plants\n– Clean up! Put away the umbrellas and mobile planters in storage \nWe’ll have all the supplies needed. Dress in layers\, in clothing you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Bring work gloves if you can. \nAll ages and abilities encouraged!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/volunteer-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191011T180000
DTSTAMP:20190917T174802Z
CREATED:20190624T142731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T174802Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins in the Square feat. Jenny Van West Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th annual Pumpkins in the Square! Friends of Congress Square Park is welcoming Fall and celebrating a successful season with: \nLive music with Jenny Van West Music \nDonuts and cider! \nPumkin carving and decorating!  Bring your own pumpkin or buy one at the event (suggested donation $10). We’ll have a contest to show off the creations! \nFall arts and crafts!  \nFun for the whole family. See you there!  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/pumpkins-in-the-square-feat-jenny-van-west-music/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Meet,Music,Play
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pumpkins-in-the-Square-Poster-2019-1.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191006T140000
DTSTAMP:20190624T141829Z
CREATED:20190624T141829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T141829Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Day with Yellow Tulip Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual community yellow tulip planting ceremony in Congress Square park! Come plant tulips in the Square and hear speeches\, poetry\, and musical performances from representatives of the Yellow Tulip Project! \nThe Yellow Tulip Project focuses on smashing the stigma that surrounds mental illness and building a community where people realize there is help and hope out there. The YTP is meant to let people know that “Hope Happens”. Their message is simple and clear: come together- plant hope gardens-build community\, talk about mental health and smash the stigma- and we are proud of the way that The Yellow Tulip Project is spreading to communities across the US. \nFor more information or to get involved check out their website.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/planting-day-with-yellow-tulip-project/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Civics,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191004T200000
DTSTAMP:20190624T140154Z
CREATED:20190624T140154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T140154Z
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SUMMARY:El Malo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music and dancing in Congress Square Park with El Malo! \nEl Malo is a contemporary Latin-Rock band out of Portland\, Maine. They play a blend of classic salsa tunes and original instrumental Latin music that is sure to get any crowd up and dancing! No matter what your usual playlist may be\, El Malo promises to create a musical common ground among its viewers! Come enjoy a diverse setlist of relaxing drum beats to lively horn section solos!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/el-malo/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190928T200000
DTSTAMP:20190925T192236Z
CREATED:20190830T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192236Z
UID:4150-1569679200-1569700800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Portland Intercultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Portland Intercultural Festival (PIF) is being organized through the Friends of Congress Square Park in association with the Root House organization and local artist AFRiCAN DUNDADA. This event is a celebration of the richness of Portland’s Black and Brown creative community as well as showcasing new and unexpected artists with diverse backgrounds and strikingly unique music and visual art. \nIn the afternoon\, expect interactive creative work shops. In the evening\, musical and spoken word acts will take the stage. \nSchedule\n2:30 – 3:30 pm – Workshop with Youth Voices Matter\n3:30 – 4:15 pm – International Open Mic\n4:30 – 8:00 pm – Performances by artists including Unique Unknown\, Signature Soul\, AFRiCAN DUNDADA and Malcolm Henry \n  \nJoin us for an all day experience sure to widen your perspective and put swivel in your hips. Come create and turn up with us.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-intercultural-festival/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Eat,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190925T200000
DTSTAMP:20190828T181622Z
CREATED:20190416T030049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T181622Z
UID:3589-1569434400-1569441600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Open City Night feat. Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy
DESCRIPTION:What matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? \nOpen City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information about issues important to our shared community life. Co-presented with local organizations\, you can expect these evenings to be artful\, participatory\, informative and compelling. \nAll invited\, all welcome. \n  \nOpen City feat. Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy\nMaine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy brings “Lead with Love” to Congress Square Park on August 7th from 6-8pm to highlight policies and approaches to Maine’s drug crisis that lead with love and public health\, instead of criminalization and stigma. Expect art making\, music\, love letter writing to people impacted by drug use and more. \nMembers of the Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy include Maine People’s Alliance\, Health Equity Alliance\, Maine Family Planning\, the ACLU\, and Portland OPS. \n  \nOpen City is a series hosted in Congress Square Park every Wednesday at 6:8pm from June through August. We’ll explore topics related to community life presented in artful ways that spark dialogue. \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/open-city-1-2019-08-07/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190921T210000
DTSTAMP:20190916T211920Z
CREATED:20190702T163542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T211920Z
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SUMMARY:Metamorphosis (Waking Windows)
DESCRIPTION:Metamorphosis hosted along Congress Street!\nOver four ever-growing annual festivals\, Waking Windows Portland has hosted more than 250 bands\, 50 authors\, 35 DJs\, dozens of special events and performances\, artist projects\, films\, comedians\, and so much more\, across 20 different venues through Bayside and Congress St. It’s been a beautiful and wild ride. Ecstatic\, joyful\, transformative… \nThis year\, we’re presenting something a little different. We’re calling it Metamorphosis.\nSeasons change. So do cities and everything in them. Celebrations can bring people together. People together can change place\, the spaces we occupy\, the streets we walk together. People together can make the world smaller. That’s what we’re after. \nMusic. Art. Performance. Poetry. Prose. Endless truth-telling. \nFrom the transcendent rhymes of Boston rapper\, poet\, and self-described champion of “the queer\, black\, orphaned\, hood kids and them” Oompa and the otherworldly melodies of Sub Pop psych-folk songwriter Death Vessel\, to the radical rural storytelling of true Maine original Carolyn Chute and the immersive world of New Fruit co-founders’ new performance project Cavatica\, to interactive family arts activities with Love Lab Studio and the overflowing crates of vinyl at the Portland Record Fair…\n\nSaturday\, September 21st.  \nParticipation. Exploration. Community. \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \nActivities in Congress Square Park\nSaturday\, September 21st | free | all ages \nFAMILY ARTMAKING\n3:00 – 5:30 PM Family arts activities with Love Lab Studio\nBird enthusiasts of all ages are invited to celebrate Metamorphosis by building\, designing\, and decorating Maine’s migratory birds.\n \n  \nMUSIC\n4:00 Skulken \n4:50 Angelikah Fahray\n5:45 Hannah Epperson\n6:40 Cavatica\n7:20 Dead Gowns\n8:20 Ian O’Neil (of Deer Tick) \n  \nFor more information on all programming for this year\, visit Waking Windows Portland’s website.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/waking-windows/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Metamorphosis.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190920T200000
DTSTAMP:20190624T133901Z
CREATED:20190624T133901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T133901Z
UID:3383-1569002400-1569009600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Night with Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and dancing in Congress Square Park! All are welcome and no experience is necessary for lively fun! \nPortland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. They teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners welcome\, no partner needed.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-night-with-portland-swing-project/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190914T153000
DTSTAMP:20190914T135629Z
CREATED:20190624T133327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T135629Z
UID:3382-1568469600-1568475000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Play Me a Story with Portland Stage
DESCRIPTION:***Risk of rain and lower temperatures means we need to postpone this event until 2020. Stay tuned for a new date!***\n  \nJoin us for a fun\, interactive\, and family friendly theatre event hosted by Portland Stage! \nExperience the Fun & Magic of Theater with Play Me a Story! Enjoy a performance of children’s stories\, then participate in an acting workshop with professional theater artists. Build literacy\, encourage creativity and spark dramatic dreams!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/play-me-a-story-with-portland-stage-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Act,Art,Meet,Play
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ORGANIZER;CN="Portland Stage":MAILTO:boxoffice@portlandstage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190913T200000
DTSTAMP:20190624T131734Z
CREATED:20190624T131734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T131734Z
UID:3381-1568397600-1568404800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance with Portland Intown Contra Dance featuring Lake Effect with Katy Heine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dancing in Congress Square Park! \nIf you can walk\, you can contra.  Truly.  It’s an easy\, enjoyable\, and accessible dance form for most people. Contra dance is community social dancing to live music.  It’s lively\, joyful\, welcoming\, modern\, traditional\, and fun! \nNo partner is needed – you dance with everyone! Our community is diverse and intergenerational\, so you know you’ll meet a lot of different people as you make your way down the line. Live music will be provided by Lake Effect\, the fiddle and guitar duo of Upstate New York featuring musicians Matthew Sloboda and Chuck Abell. For more information connect with them on Facebook! Come enjoy some lively music\, smiling and spinning people\, or save us a dance! \nHosted by Portland Intown Contra Dance.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/contra-dance-with-portland-intown-contra-dance-featuring-lake-effect-with-katy-heine/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190907T130000
DTSTAMP:20190606T012733Z
CREATED:20190606T012733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T012733Z
UID:3379-1567850400-1567861200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Try Your Hand International Calligraphy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Did you ever wish you could write in another language? Or have beautiful penmanship in your own? Here’s a chance to Try Your Hand at an international calligraphy event at Congress Square Park! \nPeople from around the world will show you how to write in their native script\, such as Cyrillic\, Japanese\, Arabic. You’ll also have a chance to try Medieval and Modern Latin alphabet calligraphy. You’ll learn a few words and perhaps a proverb from the different cultures and be able to make a keepsake pendant with your choice of two languages. Come out and do something different at Congress Square Park! \nSupplies will be provided and instruction is free.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/try-your-hand-international-calligraphy-festival/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190904T210000
DTSTAMP:20190904T183947Z
CREATED:20190624T124724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T183947Z
UID:3377-1567623600-1567630800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Create with ME Festival hosted by Dead Flow It Society
DESCRIPTION:***This event has been delayed by one hour due to weather. Join us from 7-9pm!***\n  \nJoin us in Congress Square Park for a continuing series of open creative workshops and performances! This event encourages collaborative participation from the crowd for all age groups\, and skill levels with art\, poetry\, dancing\, crafting\, and music. Throughout the night there will be live local art vendors\, open workshops\, and end with two headlining acts. Whether you are watching or participating\, you are sure to leave with inspired creativity! \nThis event is hosted by  The Dead Flow It Society. Kyler Henningsen and Nathan Lapointe are co-founders of Dead flow it Society and Family Banned Records. Both groups aim to support artists and enable them to maximize their potential through their creative work and in the community. Family Banned has pledged to give 25% of profits to charity. Mr. Henningsen is a father\, coach \, poet \, artist\, former board member of the Maine Artist Collective and front man for the rock group “Soul or Power.” Mr. Lapointe is an Actor\, musician\, singer\, producer\, and hip hop artist. He performs regularly locally as Unique Unknown. His new album\, professionally produced for radio\, “Just Another Day” will be the first released under Family Banned Records.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/create-with-me-festival-hosted-by-dead-flow-it-society/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190831T200000
DTSTAMP:20190829T183753Z
CREATED:20190606T013030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T183753Z
UID:3374-1567274400-1567281600@congresssquarepark.org
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:https://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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190805T130000
DTSTAMP:20190531T195049Z
CREATED:20190531T195049Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:https://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:20190803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190803T200000
DTSTAMP:20190701T161120Z
CREATED:20190701T161120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T161120Z
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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:https://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:20190731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190731T200000
DTSTAMP:20190718T184251Z
CREATED:20190416T030049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T184251Z
UID:3588-1564596000-1564603200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Open City Night feat. One Climate Future Initiative
DESCRIPTION:What matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? \nOpen City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information about issues important to our shared community life. Co-presented with local organizations\, you can expect these evenings to be artful\, participatory\, informative and compelling. \nAll invited\, all welcome. \n  \nOpen City feat. Portland’s One Climate Future Initiative\nClimate change is causing more rainfall\, less snow\, increasing temperatures\, and sea level rise in #PortlandME and #SouthPortlandME. What are your top concerns and priorities? Share them to make sure they are addressed at Open City Night\, Wednesday\, July 31st\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A volunteer from Portland will there to present #OneClimateFuture and get your feedback.\nOur businesses\, neighborhoods\, and way of life are worth protecting. Knowing our future will be impacted by climate change\, we have a responsibility to work together to see that our communities continue to be places of opportunity. The Cities of Portland and South Portland are taking the lead on this by developing a joint climate action and adaptation plan—One Climate Future: Charting a Course for Portland and South Portland. The goal of this planning process is to make our communities even stronger tomorrow than we are today. But we can’t do this alone. We all need to work together to make it a success. \n \n  \nOpen City is a series hosted in Congress Square Park every Wednesday at 6-8pm from June through August. We’ll explore topics related to community life presented in artful ways that spark dialogue. \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/open-city-1-2019-07-31/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civics,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190727T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190727T230000
DTSTAMP:20190713T021237Z
CREATED:20190713T021031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T021237Z
UID:4087-1564261200-1564268400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Wazo Fest "Black Panther" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Wazo Fest is a three day festival hosted in Portland\, Maine by Kesho Wazo\, a youth art collective. Join them for a screening of “Black Panther” in Congress Square Park at dusk! \n“Black Panther” is a 2018 superhero film\, based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. After the events of Captain America: Civil War\, King T’Challareturns home to the reclusive\, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader. However\, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda\, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with CIA agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje\, Wakandan special forces\, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war \nKesho Wazo\, or “tomorrow’s ideas” in Swahili\, is an up and coming youth art collective. The group was created as an outlet for young people to express themselves through art\, music\, fashion\, and social advocacy. It is composed of 15 energetic members\, who share high ambitions to break boundaries and positively impact history.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/wazo-fest-feat-black-panther-film-screening/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T200000
DTSTAMP:20190605T224746Z
CREATED:20190416T030049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T224746Z
UID:3587-1563991200-1563998400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Open City Night feat. Brooklyn Swing Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:What matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? \nOpen City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information about issues important to our shared community life. Co-presented with local organizations\, you can expect these evenings to be artful\, participatory\, informative and compelling. \nAll invited\, all welcome. \n  \nOpen City feat. Brooklyn Swing Ensemble\nWhat better way to meet your neighbors then through dance? Join Brooklyn Swing Ensemble for a few hours of social dance. Swing\, jazz\, folk\, klezmer – they’ll bring a mix! \nBSE started out playing for a swing dance in Philadelphia and has evolved into a dance band for many genres. They are well known in the Northeast for their unique blend of Fiddle tunes\, Klezmer music and Swing/blues – playing for contra dances and other events throughout the region. With fiddle and clarinet as the lead instruments\, they are sure to get you out of your seats! \n  \nOpen City is a series hosted in Congress Square Park every Wednesday at 6:8pm from June through August. We’ll explore topics related to community life presented in artful ways that spark dialogue. \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/open-city-1-2019-07-24/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civics,Meet,Music
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