What's happening in Portland, Maine:

No-Sew Tutu Workshop

Gain simple knot knowledge while you create a colorful tutu flowy enough for any fairy, ballerina or someone just looking for a silly outfit! Using tulle fabric, ribbon and one-size-will-fit-all elastic band we will guide you through the process of making a perfect tutu. Ages 3+ with adult assistance.
$8 per tutu for members/$9 for visitors. To register call 828-1234 x231, visit kitetails.org or stop by our front desk.

No-Sew Tutu Workshop

Gain simple knot knowledge while you create a colorful tutu flowy enough for any fairy, ballerina or someone just looking for a silly outfit! Using tulle fabric, ribbon and one-size-will-fit-all elastic band we will guide you through the process of making a perfect tutu. Ages 3+ with adult assistance.
$8 per tutu for members/$9 for visitors. To register call 828-1234 x231, visit kitetails.org or stop by our front desk.

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!

WEDNESDAY GAME NIGHT

Our Wednesday Game Night rolls onto into the summer. On those hot Wednesday summer afternoons, why not stop in the library between 3:15-4:30pm and cool down with some XBox 360. We’ve got quite a few games for you to enjoy.
WHERE: Portland Public Library, Teen Lounge
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 3:15pm-4:30pm

Sea Dogs Home Game

Noonday Concert Series at First Parish Church

Noonday Concert at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church

Movies at the Museum

Pianomania

Thursday, August 23, 2 p.m.
Friday, August 24, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 26, 2 p.m.
Monday, August 27, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2 p.m.

Pianomania takes you into the secret world of sounds—a place where passion and the pursuit of perfection collide with artistic obsession and a little bit of madness.

As Steinway & Sons’ chief technician and Master Tuner in Vienna, Stefan Knüpfer is dedicated to the unusual task of pairing world-class instruments with world-famous pianists. Juggling the demands of the pianist, the piano, and the piece to find the perfect match requires boundless enthusiasm, but also endless patience and nerves of steel. No detail is too small or too inconsequential for Knüpfer, not even the tiniest speck of dust on a piano string. Pianomania is a humorous and surprisingly suspenseful peek into the heated clash of wills between a genius craftsman and the renowned pianists who rely on his talent—including Lang Lang, Alfred Brendel, Rudolf Buchbinder, and Pierre-Laurent Aimand—as they search together for that elusive perfect tone.

“Surprisingly compelling! Too intriguing and entertaining to be left to the specialists…A captivating film not just for pianomaniacs.”--Time Out London

In English and German with English subtitles.

Directed by Robert Cibis and Lilian Franck, 2010
93 minutes

Friends of Eastern Promenade Concert Series

Thursday, August 30 – 7:00 PM Royal Hammer (Roots Reggae) sponsored by Portland Maine Rentals

Sea Dogs Home Game

Jazz Brunch with Sean Mencher

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

Movies at the Museum

Pianomania

Thursday, August 23, 2 p.m.
Friday, August 24, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 26, 2 p.m.
Monday, August 27, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2 p.m.

Pianomania takes you into the secret world of sounds—a place where passion and the pursuit of perfection collide with artistic obsession and a little bit of madness.

As Steinway & Sons’ chief technician and Master Tuner in Vienna, Stefan Knüpfer is dedicated to the unusual task of pairing world-class instruments with world-famous pianists. Juggling the demands of the pianist, the piano, and the piece to find the perfect match requires boundless enthusiasm, but also endless patience and nerves of steel. No detail is too small or too inconsequential for Knüpfer, not even the tiniest speck of dust on a piano string. Pianomania is a humorous and surprisingly suspenseful peek into the heated clash of wills between a genius craftsman and the renowned pianists who rely on his talent—including Lang Lang, Alfred Brendel, Rudolf Buchbinder, and Pierre-Laurent Aimand—as they search together for that elusive perfect tone.

“Surprisingly compelling! Too intriguing and entertaining to be left to the specialists…A captivating film not just for pianomaniacs.”--Time Out London

In English and German with English subtitles.

Directed by Robert Cibis and Lilian Franck, 2010
93 minutes

Portland’s Edible, Medicinal, and Otherwise – An Herbal Tour

Join local herbalist Kevin Pennell, LMT, AHG, CHt, as he guides us along the Fore River Sanctuary in a lively and informative search for common plants that are also herbs that might be applied for medicinal and edible uses. Many can be used in teas, tinctures, decoctions, and other methods of formulation.

Meet at the parking lot of Maine Orthopedics (1601 Congress Street, corner of Frost Street), just inside the lot entrance off Frost Street.

The Coloradas and Girls, Guns and Glory

The Coloradas and Girls, Guns and Glory

Friday, August 24, 2012   8:00 PM

Roy Davis and Bernie Nye, the songwriting team that brought us the critically acclaimed Deadweight (2009) and We Are A Lightning Bolt (2010), have teamed up with Maine-based and nationally renowned bluegrass musicians Joe Walsh (The Gibson Brothers), Amanda Kowalski (Della Mae) and Steve Roy (Laurie Lewis, Hit & Run Bluegrass) to bring us a collection of songs that combine traditional bluegrass and blues with modern-day stories of life's many concerns. Singer/guitarist Roy Davis has been a touring and recording artist since he was 20 years old. Six years and four full length albums later, he has evolved into a cutting lyricist and a compelling performer. He has traveled the US and Europe performing at festivals, clubs, and performing arts venues. For The Coloradas he has worn the hat of singer, band leader, record producer/engineer, manager, graphic designer, and documentarian. He currently splits his time between Maine and Bregenz (Austria). And he loves his job.

Girls Guns and Glory is the brainchild of Lonesome Day recording artist Ward Hayden. Hayden formed GGG in the Winter of 2005 and within 2 weeks of the groups formation they entered Noise in the Attic Studios to begin a prolific period of recording. Releasing 3 critically acclaimed full-length albums in as many years (Fireworks & Alcohol – 2006; Pretty Little Wrecking Ball – 2007; Inverted Valentine – 2008). Hayden’s original compositions conjure the palpable ache of a crushed heart; they touch on themes of love lost and hope found, and their words alone could be published in anthologies of poetry. Hayden recalls that once he got on stage with GGG, he found he had never felt more comfortable doing anything else. Performing quickly became an addiction, and it is due in part to his efforts on and off stage that GGG is now an internationally touring band, named Independent Artist of the Year at the French Country Music Awards, and two-time winner of both the Roots Act of Year (Boston Phoenix Awards) and Americana Act of the Year (Boston Music Awards). GGG is also the only band of its genre to ever take home the top honors of Act of the Year (Boston Music Awards) and to win the legendary WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble.

PICNIC music+arts festival

Hi everyone! The 5th Annual Picnic Music+Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, August 25, 2012! This juried indie craft fair will be held outdoors at Lincoln Park on Congress and Franklin Streets, in Portland ME. Th

e festival will run from 11am to 6pm, rain or shine.

The Picnic Music+Arts Festival will feature over 100 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, prints, accessories, bags, plush, stationery, photography, housewares, fine art, vintage goods, and more. Admission is free. This year we’re thrilled to welcome Kari Chapin, author of Grow Your Handmade Business, and Nicole Blum and Debra Immergut, authors of Improv Sewing. The three authors will be on hand booksigning and doing some creative sewing demos throughout the day. There will also be live music plus tasty food and beverage by the Bite Into Maine food truck and Coffee By Design.

Hope to see you there!

Sea Dogs Home Game

Contradance at Mayo Street Arts

FOURTH SATURDAY Contradance with music by Soupbone and Guest Callers, 8-11pm.

All dances taught. No experience or partner necessary! Bring clean shoes for dancing. $7/$5 kids/free under 5

Spirits Alive: Cemetery Tour

Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$7 per person, seniors and students $4, children under 12 free

It's summer, and that means guided tours through the cemetery! Learn about the types of stones, some of the stories of those who are interred, and some fun facts about burial grounds and funerary customs. The terrain is uneven, the sun can be warm, and the wind can be cool, so wear layers and appropriate footwear. You can pre-register by emailing sa@spiritsalive.org but it's not required. Check the Twitter feed on our website for cancellations due to weather.

Dry Ice Cream

We won't need a freezer to make this tasty treat. Instead we will drop the temperature using frozen blocks of carbon dioxide, also called "dry ice." Get ready for some fun and wacky dry ice experiments while we wait for the ice cream to freeze!
$3/person for members, $4/person for visitors. Sign-up the day of at the front desk.

Port Quest

Port Quest is the most exciting and fun scavenger hunt to hit Portland in years!
Teams of 2 to 4 people will use their brains and bodies to solve clues, complete challenges and discover Portland in an exciting way! Teams can participate in Port Quest competitively, leisurely or in the family fun division!

Sidewalk Art Festival

The WCSH 6 Sidewalk Art Festival is set for August 25.  From 9:00am to 4:00pm, Downtown Portland will be a sea of artists and art lovers.

Although many participating artists are from Maine and New Hampshire, a significant number are from states up and down the Eastern Seaboard.  And it's exciting to welcome back both our new artists, artists who've participate for just a year or two, as well as artists who've made this Festival a part of their summer for more than 30 years!

The Festival is professionally-judged show with cash prizes.  Artists have the option to participate in the judging.

Merchants and restaurants along Congress Street anticipate brisk business that Saturday.  And pedestrians will once again enjoy the safety of streets closed to traffic (Congress Street between Congress Square and Monument Square, or High Street to Preble Street).

For more information, contact Debbie Sample, director of Community Relations at WCSH 6.

Movies at the Museum

Pianomania

Thursday, August 23, 2 p.m.
Friday, August 24, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 26, 2 p.m.
Monday, August 27, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2 p.m.

Pianomania takes you into the secret world of sounds—a place where passion and the pursuit of perfection collide with artistic obsession and a little bit of madness.

As Steinway & Sons’ chief technician and Master Tuner in Vienna, Stefan Knüpfer is dedicated to the unusual task of pairing world-class instruments with world-famous pianists. Juggling the demands of the pianist, the piano, and the piece to find the perfect match requires boundless enthusiasm, but also endless patience and nerves of steel. No detail is too small or too inconsequential for Knüpfer, not even the tiniest speck of dust on a piano string. Pianomania is a humorous and surprisingly suspenseful peek into the heated clash of wills between a genius craftsman and the renowned pianists who rely on his talent—including Lang Lang, Alfred Brendel, Rudolf Buchbinder, and Pierre-Laurent Aimand—as they search together for that elusive perfect tone.

“Surprisingly compelling! Too intriguing and entertaining to be left to the specialists…A captivating film not just for pianomaniacs.”--Time Out London

In English and German with English subtitles.

Directed by Robert Cibis and Lilian Franck, 2010
93 minutes

Sea Dogs Home Game

Spirits Alive: Cemetery Tour

Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$7 per person, seniors and students $4, children under 12 free

It's summer, and that means guided tours through the cemetery! Learn about the types of stones, some of the stories of those who are interred, and some fun facts about burial grounds and funerary customs. The terrain is uneven, the sun can be warm, and the wind can be cool, so wear layers and appropriate footwear. You can pre-register by emailing sa@spiritsalive.org but it's not required. Check the Twitter feed on our website for cancellations due to weather.

Movies at the Museum

Pianomania

Thursday, August 23, 2 p.m.
Friday, August 24, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 26, 2 p.m.
Monday, August 27, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29, 2 p.m.

Pianomania takes you into the secret world of sounds—a place where passion and the pursuit of perfection collide with artistic obsession and a little bit of madness.

As Steinway & Sons’ chief technician and Master Tuner in Vienna, Stefan Knüpfer is dedicated to the unusual task of pairing world-class instruments with world-famous pianists. Juggling the demands of the pianist, the piano, and the piece to find the perfect match requires boundless enthusiasm, but also endless patience and nerves of steel. No detail is too small or too inconsequential for Knüpfer, not even the tiniest speck of dust on a piano string. Pianomania is a humorous and surprisingly suspenseful peek into the heated clash of wills between a genius craftsman and the renowned pianists who rely on his talent—including Lang Lang, Alfred Brendel, Rudolf Buchbinder, and Pierre-Laurent Aimand—as they search together for that elusive perfect tone.

“Surprisingly compelling! Too intriguing and entertaining to be left to the specialists…A captivating film not just for pianomaniacs.”--Time Out London

In English and German with English subtitles.

Directed by Robert Cibis and Lilian Franck, 2010
93 minutes