Jennifer Koh Violin
7:30 PM | “Bach & Beyond” pairs the Bach Sonatas and Partitas with works by contemporary composers such as Esa-Pekka Salonen, Elliott Carter, Luciano Berio, Phil Kline, and Anna Clyne. Details »
Viewing Family events for the week of Monday, April 30, 2012 — Sunday, May 6, 2012
Walk for Bladder Cancer
10:00 am | Details »
Where: Constellation Gallery
511 Congress Street
When: Tuesday, May 1 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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511 Congress Street
When: Tuesday, May 1 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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“Come Watch Us Create!”
First Friday Art Walk - 5pm to 8pm. Come watch Constellation Gallery artists create and work in a multitude of various mediums...questions are encouraged! Enjoy our laid back atmosphere, art on display, and learn of our upcoming schedule for EVERY Friday night...something always going on, whether it be a demo, music, poetry readings, art talks... FREE from 7:00 - 8:00 pm every Friday. Light refreshments always!
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
by Joel Gross
May 1 - May 20, 2012
In a dramatic love triangle set amidst the splendor of 18th century Paris, a beautiful, social-climbing portrait painter uses her affair with an idealistic Count to get a commission to paint the naïve young Queen Marie Antoinette. Both learn to love the woman they are exploiting even as their actions encourage the Revolution that will shatter all three of their lives. Illustration by Jamie Hogan.
Where: Monument Square
Monument Square
When: Wednesday, May 2 2012
Time: 7am - 2pm
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Monument Square
When: Wednesday, May 2 2012
Time: 7am - 2pm
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Portland Farmers Market
The Portland Farmers' Market is a year-round market featuring fresh, delicious, locally grown foods including vegetables, fruits, herbs, beef, pork, chicken, duck, goat, lamb, milk, cider, cheese, yogurt, eggs, kefir, honey, grains, jams, and fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and tempeh. You'll also find beautiful plants, flowers, and fiber, and so much more! We offer farm products exclusively and you can trust that EVERYTHING at our market was grown and produced in the great state of Maine! Our market has been in existence since 1768 and we are proud to continue to offer the Portland Community a place to come together and enjoy the bounty of Maine's harvest!
You can enjoy the market and support local farmers year-round at the Portland Farmers' Market!
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
by Joel Gross
May 1 - May 20, 2012
In a dramatic love triangle set amidst the splendor of 18th century Paris, a beautiful, social-climbing portrait painter uses her affair with an idealistic Count to get a commission to paint the naïve young Queen Marie Antoinette. Both learn to love the woman they are exploiting even as their actions encourage the Revolution that will shatter all three of their lives. Illustration by Jamie Hogan.
Where: Array
Array
When: Thursday, May 3 2012
Array
When: Thursday, May 3 2012
Full Moon Margarita Madness
Full Moon Madness - A monthly event of community participation benefiting local charities
Every month at Margaritas, on the night of the full moon, we throw a really big party and crazy things can happen. Throughout the evening our lounges are piled high with giveaways, contests, flavorful specials and lots of fun and excitement. Even better, 5% of the evening's gross lounge sales are donated to a local charity. Area businesses, organizations and distributors get in on the fun by supplying fantastic prizes and throughout the night. You could win anything and everything—t-shirts, gift certificates, ski passes, skydiving and rafting trips, snowboards and more! You have to see it to believe it. Join us for our next Full Moon Margarita Madness and see what all the excitement is about!
Full moons in 2012:
Monday, January 9th
Tuesday, February 7th
Thursday, March 8th
Friday, April 6th
Thursday, May 3rd
Monday, June 4th
Tuesday, July 3rd
Thursday, August 2nd
Friday, August 31st
Sunday, September 30th
Monday, October 29th
Wednesday, November 28th
Friday, December 28th
Where: First Parish UU Church
425 Congress Street
When: Thursday, May 3 2012
Time: Noon
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425 Congress Street
When: Thursday, May 3 2012
Time: Noon
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Noonday Concert Series at First Parish Church
Noonday Concert at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
Reel Paddling Film Fest and Auction
Maine Island Trail Association and Northern Forest Canoe Trail are proud to bring Rapid Media's 7th annual Reel Paddling Film Festival to you! The Festival showcases the world's best paddling films to audiences in Canada, United States and around the world. The festival inspires more people to explore oceans, lakes and rivers, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle.
Light refreshments and a cash bar
The silent auction will include great Maine trips, incredibly beautiful local art and some fantastic adventure gear! Don't miss out.
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
by Joel Gross
May 1 - May 20, 2012
In a dramatic love triangle set amidst the splendor of 18th century Paris, a beautiful, social-climbing portrait painter uses her affair with an idealistic Count to get a commission to paint the naïve young Queen Marie Antoinette. Both learn to love the woman they are exploiting even as their actions encourage the Revolution that will shatter all three of their lives. Illustration by Jamie Hogan.
Jennifer Koh Violin
Thursday, May 3, 2012 7:30 pm
Hannaford Hall, USM, Portland, Maine
Violinist Jennifer Koh is beloved by audiences and critics for her consummate musicianship and the daring passion of her performances, bringing probing intellectual acuity to contemporary and traditional repertoire in equal measure. Her “Bach & Beyond” program pairs the Bach Sonatas and Partitas with works by contemporary composers such as Esa-Pekka Salonen, Elliott Carter, Luciano Berio, Phil Kline, and Anna Clyne. With a unique combination of fire and elegance, Ms. Koh’s performances connect her audience with the past, present and future.
Tickets: $34
http://portlandovations.org/shows/2011-12/jennifer_koh/
Where: Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St.
When: Friday, May 4 2012
109 Danforth St.
When: Friday, May 4 2012
First Friday at Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion admission is only $5 after 5pm on First Fridays!
Where: Local Sprouts Cooperative Cafe
649 Congress Street
When: Friday, May 4 2012
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
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649 Congress Street
When: Friday, May 4 2012
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Jazz Brunch with Sean Mencher
EVERY SUNDAY, enjoy Local Sprouts delicious brunch menu with some jazz on the side.
Where: The Alpaca Shed
23 Temple St
When: Friday, May 4 2012
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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23 Temple St
When: Friday, May 4 2012
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Lunch and Learn – Knitting Series
Learn to Knit! We welcome knitters of all levels and ages to join us at our shop for knitting and good company. Our teacher Hannah McChesney is a talented knitter and has been teaching the craft for over 15 years.
Whether you have no experience, are just starting out and want to get better, or have a project that you need a little help with, Hannah can help!
Bring your lunch! We have plenty of space for you to spread out and eat while you knit. We'll be serving tea and coffee for you to enjoy.
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
by Joel Gross
May 1 - May 20, 2012
In a dramatic love triangle set amidst the splendor of 18th century Paris, a beautiful, social-climbing portrait painter uses her affair with an idealistic Count to get a commission to paint the naïve young Queen Marie Antoinette. Both learn to love the woman they are exploiting even as their actions encourage the Revolution that will shatter all three of their lives. Illustration by Jamie Hogan.
Where: CTN5 Studio
516 Congress Street
When: Friday, May 4 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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516 Congress Street
When: Friday, May 4 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Portland Playback Theater
Every First Friday
Portland Playback Theater Company uses improvisation to re-enact true stories from your life ... on the spot.
Tell your story and see what happens, or just come to watch and experience this unique community event.
Where: Casablanca Comics
151 Middle Street
When: Saturday, May 5 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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151 Middle Street
When: Saturday, May 5 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY AT CASABLANCA COMICS!
Casablanca Comics celebrates Free Comic Book Day every year on the first Saturday in May. Free comics for everyone! They will also be joined by costumed characters and other special guests. This event is for the whole family. Don't miss it!
Walk for Bladder Cancer
National Walk for Bladder Cancer in which Maine will now be represented, now that Pete & Sue Spescha have agreed to organize it. The walk is designed to create awareness and raise money for a cancer that is not sufficiently discussed, yet is the 5th most diagnosed cancer.
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
by Joel Gross
May 1 - May 20, 2012
In a dramatic love triangle set amidst the splendor of 18th century Paris, a beautiful, social-climbing portrait painter uses her affair with an idealistic Count to get a commission to paint the naïve young Queen Marie Antoinette. Both learn to love the woman they are exploiting even as their actions encourage the Revolution that will shatter all three of their lives. Illustration by Jamie Hogan.
Greater Portland March for Babies
March for Babies, formally WalkAmerica, is America's favorite fundraising and walking event! Register online at www.marchforbabies.org and get the fundraising tools you need. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
by Joel Gross
May 1 - May 20, 2012
In a dramatic love triangle set amidst the splendor of 18th century Paris, a beautiful, social-climbing portrait painter uses her affair with an idealistic Count to get a commission to paint the naïve young Queen Marie Antoinette. Both learn to love the woman they are exploiting even as their actions encourage the Revolution that will shatter all three of their lives. Illustration by Jamie Hogan.
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.
