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Viewing Music events for the week of Monday, February 20, 2012 — Sunday, February 26, 2012

telling_room
mardigras
concerts
local sprouts

telling_room
Where: Telling Room
225 Commercial Street
When: Monday, February 20 2012
Time: 4pm - 5:30pm
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Rhythm, Verse, and Rhyme: Songwriting For Beginners

Rhythm, Verse, and Rhyme: Songwriting For Beginners

Mondays, 4:00-5:30pm

Jan. 9, 23, 30 and Feb. 4, 6, 13, 20

Grades 3–5

Teaching Artist: Emilia Dahlin

Come One, come All, to engage in the alchemical process of writing songs.
Collaboratively and individually we’ll explore our surroundings through all our senses, and distill our experiences into verse and chorus. A guest songwriter/musician will join us for a special session on Saturday, February 4th. Performers and non-performers are welcome, as well as interest in all genres of music. No experience necessary, only enthusiasm!

mardigras
Where: Slainte Wine Bar
24 Preble Street
When: Tuesday, February 21 2012
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:45 AM
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Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Karaoke Party

Karaoke - Fat Tuesday style!

concerts
Where: First Parish UU Church
425 Congress Street
When: Thursday, February 23 2012
Time: Noon
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Noonday Concert Series at First Parish Church

Noonday Concert at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church

local sprouts
Where: Local Sprouts Cooperative Cafe
649 Congress Street
When: Friday, February 24 2012
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Jazz Brunch with Sean Mencher

CateringEVERY SUNDAY, enjoy Local Sprouts delicious brunch menu with some jazz on the side.




The Portland Museum of Art offers a variety of events for kids, classes and workshops for adults, lectures, and weekly foreign, classical, and independent films. For the history lovers out there, visit the Maine Historical Society, located just blocks from the harbor and Portland City Hall. Come on one of the daily tours of Portland’s own Allagash Brewery, famous for its Belgian Ales and old-world craftsmanship. If you are looking to kick back and have a relaxing evening, try dinner at one of our gourmet restaurants and a walk along the port. From succulent Lobster to New England clam chowder, our restaurants offer the quintessential New England culinary experience.