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SUMMARY:Dance Party for Everyone: Make America Dance Again
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/dance-party-everyone-make-america-dance/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160928T133000
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SUMMARY:Kitten Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Midday stress and world events got you down? Lighten up your day with a dose of kitten therapy in Congress Square Park. \nThe 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 box of bouncing kittens.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/kitten-therapy-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160925T150000
DTSTAMP:20160908T153752Z
CREATED:20160908T153752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160908T153752Z
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Concert Across America to End Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:It’s said that this could be the Woodstock of 2016. (Mike Weisser\, Huffington Post\, 8.23.16). \nOn 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 being sponsored by the Phoenix Chorale\, Portland’s social justice choir. “It is right in line with our mission to change the world through song” comments Dr. Deirdre McClure\, Artistic Director. \nConcert coordinator Betsey Remage-Healey observes that “we’ve had such a string of recent gun tragedies from Orlando to St. Paul to Baton Rouge to Dallas. The Concert is a chance to honor the dead and energize the living. And in Maine\, the cool thing is that we can do something in November with the background check referendum on the ballot.” \nIn addition to the Phoenix Chorale\, performers will include Lyle Divinsky\, Gina Allibrio\, Wes Covey\, Ronda Dale and Portland’s immigrant girls’ choir\, Pihcintu. The concert will be introduced by Mayor Ethan Strimling\, with additional remarks by the mother of a gun murder victim\, Judi Richardson\, and Nick Wilson\, Executive Director of the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. \nThe event is co- sponsored by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition\, Maine Moms Demand Action\, Remembering Darien and the Friends of Congress Square Park. \nBig names are signing on to events in Brooklyn and LA including Jackson Browne\, Rosanne Cash\, Marc Cohn. Don Felder\, Ed Begley Jr.\, Kenny Loggins\, Ryan Cabrera and Sabian Kale. \nFor more information about the national event\, visit concertacrossamerica.org ; also visit the Portland event page at www.facebook.com/CAAportlandme/.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-event-concert-across-america-end-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160924T170000
DTSTAMP:20160730T153942Z
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SUMMARY:Hewnoaks Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first annual Hewnoaks Showcase! Artists who have been in residence at the Hewnoaks Artist Colony on Kezar Lake will share recent work. Visual artists including Sarah Perea Kane\, Pamela Moulton\, Sarah Baldwin\, Amelia Harnas\, and Anne Scheer will display their work for sale\, and Moulton and Baldwin will lead interactive demonstrations of their processes. At 3:30 pm\, award-winning fiction writer Douglas Milliken will read stories\, Kerry Herlihy will read from her memoir-in-progress\, award-winning poet Lee Sharkey will read recent work\, and composer James Falzone will provide beautiful music.\nArt displays and demonstrations 12-5 pm\, Performances at 3:30 pm \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/hewnoaks-showcase/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160921T200000
DTSTAMP:20160824T113336Z
CREATED:20160715T170513Z
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SUMMARY:Happiness To Burn
DESCRIPTION:Happiness to Burn (Lisa Redfern & Jenny Van West on vocals & guitars\, Andy Happel on fiddle\, Jon Cooper on dobro) \nWe will be serving up vocal harmony-infused country & swing\, and maybe a Pink Floyd cover.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/happiness-to-burn/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160912T160000
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DTSTAMP:20160902T181427Z
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SUMMARY:Robin's Zodiac Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Robin’s Zodiac Yoga starts your week off right with Sun and Moon salutations\, deep stretches\, twists\, balance\, and heart and hip openers. Attune your mind and body to the natural rhythm of the season including postures aligned with new and full moons. Energize with breath and movement\, songs and sound\, and other surprises that’ll make you smile. All levels are welcome including beginners. Robin promises a friendly\, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your own mat.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/robins-zodiac-yoga/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160910T130000
DTSTAMP:20160719T143300Z
CREATED:20160719T143153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160719T143300Z
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SUMMARY:Try Your Hand (Calligraphy Art Interaction)
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!\n\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!\n\nSupplies will be provided and instruction is free.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/try-hand-calligraphy-art-interaction/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160824T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160824T170000
DTSTAMP:20160801T201303Z
CREATED:20160801T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160801T201303Z
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SUMMARY:Games & Fun\, International Board Games
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Games & Fun\, International Board Games with Jerry LaSala\, Professor of Physics and Chair of the USM Physics Department. All ages and skill levels welcome – come discover some of Jerry’s surprises of ancient\, old and new games from all over the world!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/games-fun-international-board-games/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160820T200000
DTSTAMP:20160730T154437Z
CREATED:20160711T145422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160730T154437Z
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Maine Hip Hop Summit
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy live art\, music\, performances\, and more at the 4th annual Maine Hip Hop Summit! \nCheck out the video from last year’s summit here!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-summit/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160819T200000
DTSTAMP:20160608T175414Z
CREATED:20160608T175414Z
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SUMMARY:Zeme Libre
DESCRIPTION:“Zeme Libre is a New England based band that is quickly gaining a reputation for its unique\, high energy blend of Afrobeat\, reggae\, ska\, and funk. Consisting of veteran performers from around the country\, members of Zeme Libre have played and shared the stage with such great acts as: Michael Franti and Spearhead\, Culture\, Toots and the Maytals\, Black Uhuru\, Wyclef Jean\, The English Beat\, Burning Spear\, De La Soul\, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones\, The Wailers\, The Skatalities\, Bim Skala Bim\, Ozomatli\, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Yellowman. \nWhether on a stage at a local club or a high profile festival\, Zeme Libre packs a wall of sound that is sure to get the crowd moving and dancing. Afro-fusion\, hard tinged reggae\, and ska…. Zeme Libre!”
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/zeme-libre/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160819T160000
DTSTAMP:20160708T141112Z
CREATED:20160708T141112Z
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SUMMARY:Community DIY Bunting-Making with #stitchHIVE
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Congress Square Park? We’ll help you stitch your LOVE onto a small cloth panel to be hung in the park for all to see! No experience necessary. All ages welcomed (children under 10 will need adult assistance). All supplies provided. It’s FREE. It’s FUN. It’s #stitchHIVE!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/community-diy-bunting-making-stitchhive/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160810T200000
DTSTAMP:20160413T005631Z
CREATED:20160413T005600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T005631Z
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SUMMARY:A Kornucopia featuring Tamar Korn
DESCRIPTION:Tamar Korn has been a New York-based vocalist for the last decade\, playing a repertoire steeped in traditional New Orleans and early jazz\, western swing\, and American roots music. Her formative years were with one of the pioneers of New York hot jazz revival\, The Cangelosi Cards\, and she now leads her own band\, A Kornucopia. Tamar is a founding member of both The Brain Cloud and The Grand St. Stompers and she often appears with Baby Soda jazz band\, Terry Waldo\, and on occasion joins the violinist Mark O’Connor as well as Irish folklorist and tenor banjo and bouzouki player Mick Moloney.  Her love is of singing songs both lyrically as well as playing her voice “instrumentally”.  Tamar has toured throughout North America\, as well as to Scandinavia\, France\, Lithuania\, China\, and the Caribbean and has appeared at venues all over New York ranging from establishments such as Cafe Carlyle and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola to retro-nouveau speakeasyish pop-up affairs such as Shanghai Mermaid and The Salon. www.tamarkornvoice.wordpress.com \nPortland Swing Project is a local organization with a passion for swing music and dances of the 1920s to today. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d swing music spanning a century to local venues. We’re also some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet – we have a bunch of fun so come join us! For information on weekly classes and dances\, private lessons and special events\, check out www.portlandswingproject.com.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/kornucopia-featuring-tamar-korn/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160808T193000
DTSTAMP:20160711T150826Z
CREATED:20160711T150445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160711T150826Z
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SUMMARY:CS Public Art Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Portland Public Art Committee is pleased to announce that four artists have been selected as finalists for the Congress Square Public Art Commission. Join us to meet the artist finalists at a free public forum!   \nPortland Museum of Art auditorium (7 Congress Square) \nFree and open to the public \n\nRSVP by August 5th: http://whoozin.com/V4W-DRP-YK69. (RSVP is required to attend\, capacity is limited to 180 attendees. )\n\nThe four artists are:\n\n\nNed Kahn (Sebastopol\,\, CA)\nPatrick Marold (Denver\, CO)\nMatthew Ritchie (New York City\, NY)\nSarah Sze (New York City\, NY)\n\nVisit the project webpage for updates and information about the finalists: portlandmaine.gov/1113/Congress-Square-Redesign \nInterested parties are invited to attend a free public forum that  will include a presentation from each finalist and a question and answer session.  The public forum is an opportunity for the community to learn about the prospective artists and provide input on the finalists.  The City wants to hire an artist that the community will be excited about and who will be good partners with the City and the selected design team.  An online survey will also be available to gather community input about the finalists.  The presentations will be recorded and broadcast by CTN.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/cs-public-art-forum/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160805T200000
DTSTAMP:20160715T204641Z
CREATED:20160715T204641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T204641Z
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SUMMARY:Micromassé
DESCRIPTION:Micromassé is a trio of established Portland musicians featuring organist Peter Dugas\, guitarist Max Cantlin and drummer Chris Sweet. Inspired by the great jazz organ groups of the fifties and sixties\, Micromassé also draws from traditional and contemporary African and Latin music. \n“You won’t miss a vocalist here. Micromasse\, a jazz trio featuring Max Cantlin\, Chris Sweet and Peter Dugas\, is as cool as they come; showing off some incredible chops with the finesse and nuance needed to create a true mood. It’s delightfully old-fashioned with enough originality. Standouts include Hinche and Ruelle Des Ursulines in this solid 10-song debut.”  \n– Dispatch Magazine
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/micromasse/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160802T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160802T153000
DTSTAMP:20160718T192836Z
CREATED:20160718T192729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T192836Z
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SUMMARY:National Coloring Book Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special meeting of the Colorists Club for National Coloring Book Day from 1:30-onward on Tuesday\, August 2. Please bring your coloring media of choice and we will provide copies of 2-3 pictures for people to choose from to enable people to see others’ interpretations of the same image.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/national-coloring-book-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160730T203000
DTSTAMP:20160609T155305Z
CREATED:20160609T155234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T155305Z
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SUMMARY:Fenix Theater Company: Much Ado About Nothing
DESCRIPTION:We are a group of artists dedicated to staging exceptional theatre using the simplest means possible. Our goal is to produce work ranging from the beautiful to the brutal\, that is always rooted in truth and lives where the creativity\, commitment  and passion of the artist meets the imagination of the audience.         \nWe value showcasing the passion and brilliance of local artists. \nWe value the creation of dynamic\, inclusive\, low barrier theatre that places the simplicity of story telling over unneccessary distractions. \nWe value theatre as a viable artistic/educational and entertainment outlet that is relevant and accessible to all members of the community. 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/fenix-theater-company-much-ado-nothing/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160729T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160729T220000
DTSTAMP:20160624T000600Z
CREATED:20160608T175015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160624T000600Z
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SUMMARY:PMA Films: When We Were Kings
DESCRIPTION:A free outdoor screening of the 1996 Academy Award Winning documentary When We Were Kings. Co-Presented by the Portland Museum of Art. Film starts at dusk (approx 8pm). \nIn 1974\, boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman came to the still-emerging and politically unstable African nation of Zaire for what Ali called the “Rumble in the Jungle\,” a highly publicized world heavyweight championship fight. Documentarian Leon Gast flew to Zaire to film both the fight and a music festival (featuring B.B. King\, The Pointer Sisters\, and Miriam Makeba) organized by promoter Don King. Gast’s footage was shelved for 22 years due to legal and financial problems\, but when it was finally released in 1996\, When We Were Kings provided a vivid portrait of the controversial Ali. At 33\, he was considered past his prime for the Zaire fight\, and his refusal to serve in the U.S. military on moral grounds was still an issue in the minds of many. But here\, Ali displays strength\, skill\, intelligence\, and tremendous charm\, making it clear how he became one of the most renowned figures in the world of sports. And\, while George Foreman is best known today as a genial commercial pitchman\, he’s seen here as a strong\, forbidding opponent\, not especially articulate and seemingly unstoppable. The film also features interviews with several notable fight fans\, including Norman Mailer\, George Plimpton\, and Spike Lee. A fascinating document of a great moment in sporting and cultural history\, When We Were Kings received an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and won a Special Jury Recognition Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/pma-films-kings/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160729T193000
DTSTAMP:20160624T000518Z
CREATED:20160602T221131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160624T000518Z
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by Bare Portland
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s summer favorite\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream features mischievous faeries\, mismatched lovers\, and a donkey. With an Eighties Pop twist\, every breath you take ends in a laugh. Love is a battlefield and we just want to have fun. It’s magic.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/bare-portland-midsummers-nights-dream/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160716T160000
DTSTAMP:20160613T194041Z
CREATED:20160613T194041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T194041Z
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SUMMARY:Pickwick & Friends Print Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Pickwick & Friends Print Fair on Saturday July 16th\, 2016 10-4pm. 25+ Printmakers and Shops working in Maine will descend upon Congress square park to exhibit\, sell and demo their Fine art\, wares and expertise.\nRaindate: Sunday July 17th 10-4pm
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/pickwick-friends-print-fair/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160713T200000
DTSTAMP:20160503T014202Z
CREATED:20160413T004855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T014202Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance featuring Soggy Po Boys & Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:Born on a snowy Fat Tuesday night of 2012\, the Soggy Po’ Boys have been honing their craft of New Orleans’ music as part of their Tuesday residency in their home town of Dover\, New Hampshire. In between local gigs they’ve fit in more than a hundred shows every year\, from festivals and concerts to politics-infused burlesque collaborations and street parades\, spanning Maine to Georgia.  The band is equally at home everywhere it goes\, though\, and part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes\, from the street to the theater. The Soggy Po’ Boys serve their jazz messy\, mixing brass-fueled mayhem with spirituals\, Meters-style old-school funk\, and the Caribbean side of the New Orleans tradition. NHPR describes the band in this way: “If you’ve been to Sonny’s Tavern in Dover\, New Hampshire on a Tuesday night\, you could be forgiven for feeling like you’ve stepped into a New Orleans jazz club.” www.soggypoboys.com \nPortland Swing Project is a local organization with a passion for swing music and dances of the 1920s to today. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d swing music spanning a century to local venues. We’re also some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet – we have a bunch of fun so come join us! For information on weekly classes and dances\, private lessons and special events\, check out www.portlandswingproject.com.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-swing-project-featuring-soggy-po-boys/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160703T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160703T223000
DTSTAMP:20160502T235855Z
CREATED:20160502T235855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T235855Z
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SUMMARY:Films in the Square: Psycho
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films.  Bring a lawn chair\, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue.  June 5th through August 28th. \nCo-Presented By: \n \nSponsored by:
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/films-square-psycho/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160623T120000
DTSTAMP:20160818T190555Z
CREATED:20160610T183348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T190555Z
UID:896-1466679600-1466683200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:4H Summer of Science: Aquaculture
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that seaweed is an important part of Maine ecosystems? Come learn about aquaculture in Maine and especially seaweed! Students will learn why seaweed is important. They will also use the scientific method to explore future uses of aquaculture in Maine.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/4h-summer-science/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160608T200000
DTSTAMP:20160422T125152Z
CREATED:20160413T004323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125152Z
UID:575-1465408800-1465416000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Tom Whitehead’s Rites of Swing and Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:This group is lead by vocalist\, guitarist and pianist\, Tom Whitehead. The ensemble also features Michael Arciero on guitar\, Kris Day on upright bass and Don Whitney on drums\, with special guest Ellen Carlson on violin. The sound evokes the smooth\, acoustic feeling of Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz style\, but with a distinctly American flavor of vocal standards from the 20’s\, 30’s and 40’s. \nWhitehead sings in a very mature\, improvisatory style that is greatly complimented by Arciero’s dynamic and virtuosic lead guitar playing. Day and Whitney provide a seamless and effortless rhythmic foundation that swings hard\, but is never overbearing. Carlson’s fiddle playing evokes the sophisticated swing of the great Stephan Grappelli along with the earthy grittiness of Vassar Clemens and Johnny Gimble. This group sails along like a Clipper Ship of a bygone era – smooth\, elegant\, powerful and a real joy to listen and dance to. www.tomwhiteheadmusic.com \nPortland Swing Project is a local organization with a passion for swing music and dances of the 1920s to today. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d swing music spanning a century to local venues. We’re also some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet – we have a bunch of fun so come join us! For information on weekly classes and dances\, private lessons and special events\, check out www.portlandswingproject.com.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tom-whiteheads-rites-swing/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160606T143000
DTSTAMP:20160517T190133Z
CREATED:20160517T190133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T190133Z
UID:827-1465219800-1465223400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Colorist Club
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow coloring enthusiasts weekly for a little creative meditation time. No instruction offered – coloring pages will be available or bring your own; bring your own pencils\, crayons\, markers\, paints. For all ages and abilities – relax\, have fun\, meet new people and create!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/colorist-club/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160602T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160602T083000
DTSTAMP:20160902T181231Z
CREATED:20160416T003848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160902T181231Z
UID:606-1464852600-1464856200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Robin's Zodiac Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Robin’s Zodiac Yoga starts your day off right with Sun and Moon salutations\, deep stretches\, twists\, balance\, and heart and hip openers. Attune your mind and body to the natural rhythm of the season including postures aligned with new and full moons. Energize with breath and movement\, songs and sound\, and other surprises that’ll make you smile.\n\n\nAll levels are welcome including beginners. Robin promises a friendly\, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your own mat.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/zodiac-yoga/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160527T200000
DTSTAMP:20160416T001441Z
CREATED:20160415T234822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T001441Z
UID:587-1464372000-1464379200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Salsa in the Square with PM Salsa & Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our sizzlin’ Salsa in the Square evenings with PM Salsa featuring Primo Cubano! ALL Level dancers wanted!  From 6:00-6:30 enjoy a free 1/2 hour beginner Salsa lesson with Wendy of PM SALSA\, followed by live music and dancing with Primo Cubano. Come dance the night away on the 4th Friday of the month. \nPM Salsa seeks to spread the joy\, creativity\, athleticism and passion that is brought about through salsa dancing and to grow a stronger community through dance. Wendy Edwards of PM Salsa believes the best part of salsa dancing is in seeing people come together in a positive\, healthy environment while celebrating people’s individuality. Her goal is to provide people with the foundation and tools for them to build on their own individual style. Her classes are fun and welcoming for all. \nPrimo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th Century.  Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa.  It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana\, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience. \nGuitarist Paul D’Alessio\, a simple-living country man himself\, came into contact with this music on a trip to Cuba in 2004 with the Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Association\, a cooperative between Brunswick\, ME and the city of Trinidad\, Cuba.  He began learning to play Son music on a guitar-like instrument native to Cuba called the tres and subsequently formed Primo Cubano\, “Cuban Cousin”. \nTrumpeter Marc Chillemi has also spent time in Cuba and has played in various other Latin groups.  He also plays percussion and sings on the choruses\, or coros\, to which the lead singer\, or sonero responds with an improvised lyric. \nLenny Hatch has loved the congas since he first heard Mongo Santamaría play Watermelon\, and he has been playing them in addition to the bongó and other percussion instruments for over 20 years now. \nEric Winter has been singing all his life and began studying Spanish at the age of 12.  He has become particularly interested in Cuban music in the last few years.  Eric also plays maracas and is the newest addition to Primo Cubano. \nKeeping it all together is Duane Edwards on the bass fiddle. He is a graduate of the University of Maine at Augusta and plays in various groups in the area.  As a jazz student\, he took very quickly to the tumbao bass pattern that makes this music so danceable.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-square-primo-cubano/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160511T200000
DTSTAMP:20160422T125020Z
CREATED:20160413T003654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160422T125020Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Honky Tonk Heroes and Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Congress Square Park and Portland Swing Project as we host another summer of swing dances to fantastic live music! We’re kicking off the season on May 11th with the talented Honky Tonk Heroes\, so bring a picnic dinner\, grab your dancing shoes and come join your friends in Congress Square Park.\n\nThe Honky Tonk Heroes dish out a blend of Juke-Joint swing\, Classic Country and Rock n’ Roll. Led by Jed Bresette\, this six-piece band provides bluesy melodies\, creamy-thick harmonies and uninhibited improvisation\, all supported by a rock-steady rhythm section. Featuring: Jon Cooper on Slide Steel\, Kyle Morgan on Lead Guitar\, Jake Hoffman on Bass\, Don Whitney on Drums and Pip Walter on Fiddle.\n\n\n \n\n\nPortland Swing Project is a local organization with a passion for swing music and dances of the 1920s to today. We teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d swing music spanning a century to local venues. We’re also some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet – we have a bunch of fun so come join us! For information on weekly classes and dances\, private lessons and special events\, check out www.portlandswingproject.com.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/honky-tonk-heroes-portland-swing-project/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160507T140000
DTSTAMP:20160426T130311Z
CREATED:20160426T130311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T130311Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Day!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all green thumbs. Did you know that Congress Square Park is part of the Portland Pollinator Corridor? Yup\, that’s right\, and this year we’re adding even more native plants\, like highbush blueberries. Yum. Come get your hands dirty with your fellow neighbors and help us make Portland’s pollinators happy!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/planting-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160505T110000
DTSTAMP:20160920T184514Z
CREATED:20160416T142702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T184514Z
UID:644-1462440600-1462446000@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Chase the Chill - Knitting in Public
DESCRIPTION:Calling all knitters and crocheters! Lend your needles and hooks to creating a scarf\, hat\, mittens or socks that will be used to decorate Congress Square Park on Veterans Day\, November 11\, 2016! The items will be displayed on trees\, benches\, light poles\, etc. Anyone who needs or likes something is welcome to take it free of charge and wrap themselves up in it! \nYou can create on your own or if you’d like to work together drop by the Square any Thursday morning from 9:30-11am for part or all of the time. Please bring your own supplies. If you have yarn\, needles or hooks that you’d like to donate for this project\, please let us know. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ChasetheChillPortlandMaine/ \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/chase-the-chill/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160504T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160504T193000
DTSTAMP:20160418T202418Z
CREATED:20160418T202208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T202418Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Finalists: Congress Square Redesign Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a FREE public forum at the Portland Museum of Art to meet the four finalist design teams for the Congress Square Redesign project. The forum will include a presentation from each finalist and a question and answer session. RSVP is required to attend\, capacity is limited to 180 attendees. Click here to RSVP. \nThe four finalist design teams are (in alphabetical order):\n– CRJA – IBI (Boston\, MA)\n– Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture (Freeport\, ME)\n– Terry DeWan & Associates with Olin Studio (Yarmouth\, ME and Philadelphia\, PA)\n– WRT (Philadelphia\, PA) \nThe public forum is an opportunity for the community to learn about the prospective consultants and provide input on the finalists. The City wants to hire design professionals that the community will be excited about and who will be good partners with the City\, Community\, and the selected artist. \nAn online survey will also be available to gather community input about the finalists. The presentations will be recorded and broadcast by CTN. Visit the project webpage for updates and information about the finalists:portlandmaine.gov/1113/Congress-Square-Redesign
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/meet-finalists-congress-square-redesign-public-forum/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Meet
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