What's happening in Portland, Maine:

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Tuesday, April 24, 2012    7:30 pm

Merrill Auditorium, Portland, Maine

Since its first performance in 1958, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has forever changed the perception of American—and modern—dance, becoming one of the world’s favorite companies for their brilliant artistry and passionate energy. AAADT’s incomparable and infectious sense of joy, freedom and spirit has been shared with an estimated 23 million people in 71 countries on 6 continents. As part of their Portland program, the company celebrates 50 years of Revelations, an enduring classic that pays tribute to Ailey’s African-American heritage using traditional spirituals to explore the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the human soul.

Tickets: $60  $52  $45

http://portlandovations.org/shows/2011-12/alvin_ailey_american_dance_theater/

Imogen Cooper Piano

Wednesday, April 25, 2012    7:30 pm

Merrill Auditorium, Portland, Maine

British pianist Imogen Cooper is lauded for her virtuosity, poetic poise and suave athleticism. With an enormous range within the classical repertoire, she makes beautiful work of challenging music, consistently demonstrating passagework The Sunday Times calls “exquisite—impeccably even yet full of life, never mechanical…” Throughout her international career she has performed with the New York and Vienna Philharmonics, Royal Concertgebouw, and London Symphony, with recital appearances in Chicago, Paris, Vienna, and at London’s Wigmore and Queen Elizabeth Halls. Ms. Cooper’s Portland Ovations program will include works by Haydn, Schubert, Brahms, Beethoven, and Chopin.

Tickets: $40

http://portlandovations.org/shows/2011-12/imogen_cooper/

Noonday Concert Series at First Parish Church

Noonday Concert at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church

Jazz Brunch with Sean Mencher

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

Fight at the Family Picnic Band

Tired of the cover bands and being tickled? Come listen to Fight at the Family Picnic with some fresh tunes and dancing. Brings some friends for a night out on the town and enjoy the sounds of this up and coming band. Like us on Facebook to get emails for upcoming events too!

Mr. Harley Live

Join us for a special concert with singer/songwriter Mr. Harley! A delight to children of all ages, Mr. Harley has performed at events such as the Commonground Fair. Sing along or dance to songs from his new album, Blue Shirt, at this lively mini concert.

PSO Pops! Presents a Tribute to a Rock Legend: One Vision: Music of Queen

PSO Pops! Presents a Tribute to a Rock Legend: One Vision: Music of Queen
PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Pops! will pay tribute to the music of Queen in the final Pops concerts of the season. The classic rock of this legendary band meets a different kind of classic style in the sounds of the symphony orchestra, accompanied by a tribute band led by vocalist Michael Shotton. Music Director Robert Moody conducts two performances on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium, with guests the USM Chamber Singers.
The famous hits of Queen will entertain and rock the audience through the vocal stylings of Michael Shotton and the USM Chamber Singers. Selections include favorites such as Another One Bites The Dust, Under Pressure, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, and Bohemian Rhapsody, among others. The USM Chamber Singers are chosen by audition, and are USM undergraduate students.
Tickets range from $20-$65 and are available through PortTIX at (207) 842-0800 or www.porttix.com. Phone and internet orders are subject to per-ticket handling fees. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office at 20 Myrtle St., Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Special pricing for students, seniors, and groups may be available. Subscriptions (up to 20% off single ticket prices) and Compose Your Own packages (10% off single ticket prices) are available all season long.
The 2011-2012 PSO season is sponsored by IDEXX Labs and Wright Express. For complete season information, including artist biographies, program notes and Online Insights, provided with support from Digital Enrichment Sponsor Fairpoint Communications, visit www.portlandsymphony.org.
About the Portland Symphony Orchestra:
Founded in 1923, the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is the largest performing arts organization in Maine and is widely regarded as one of the top symphony orchestras of its size in the country. Made up of more than 80 professional musicians, the PSO is known for its critically acclaimed performances and broad community engagement.

PSO Pops! Presents a Tribute to a Rock Legend: One Vision: Music of Queen

PSO Pops! Presents a Tribute to a Rock Legend: One Vision: Music of Queen
PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Pops! will pay tribute to the music of Queen in the final Pops concerts of the season. The classic rock of this legendary band meets a different kind of classic style in the sounds of the symphony orchestra, accompanied by a tribute band led by vocalist Michael Shotton. Music Director Robert Moody conducts two performances on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium, with guests the USM Chamber Singers.
The famous hits of Queen will entertain and rock the audience through the vocal stylings of Michael Shotton and the USM Chamber Singers. Selections include favorites such as Another One Bites The Dust, Under Pressure, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, and Bohemian Rhapsody, among others. The USM Chamber Singers are chosen by audition, and are USM undergraduate students.
Tickets range from $20-$65 and are available through PortTIX at (207) 842-0800 or www.porttix.com. Phone and internet orders are subject to per-ticket handling fees. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office at 20 Myrtle St., Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Special pricing for students, seniors, and groups may be available. Subscriptions (up to 20% off single ticket prices) and Compose Your Own packages (10% off single ticket prices) are available all season long.
The 2011-2012 PSO season is sponsored by IDEXX Labs and Wright Express. For complete season information, including artist biographies, program notes and Online Insights, provided with support from Digital Enrichment Sponsor Fairpoint Communications, visit www.portlandsymphony.org.
About the Portland Symphony Orchestra:
Founded in 1923, the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is the largest performing arts organization in Maine and is widely regarded as one of the top symphony orchestras of its size in the country. Made up of more than 80 professional musicians, the PSO is known for its critically acclaimed performances and broad community engagement.