Parks in Greater Portland, plus one in Bath, are offering weekly entertainment at the right price.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the WCSH TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
King Kyote to represent Maine on NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’
The Portland singer-songwriter is one of 56 competitors on the show, which premieres March 21 and will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.
Railroad Earth concert set for State Theatre
Railroad Earth will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. This New Jersey-based bluegrass act play the brand-new tune “Runnin’ Wild.” Their next album, “All For The Song,” will be released on April 22, so you can expect to hear a few songs from that during […]
Send 2021 off in style with these New Year’s Eve events
There are family events in Yarmouth and Freeport, fireworks in Gorham and Old Orchard Beach, a concert, a virtual polar dip and more.
Mark your calendar: Some of your favorite Maine summer events are back
From fairs to music festivals, many of the favorite seasonal standbys that were cancelled last year are back in business.
State Theatre’s marquee message gets attention of famous musicians
Billy Bragg and Sinead O’Connor are among those who’ve shared a photo of the Portland concert venue’s sign on social media.
Midori to perform violin concert Friday
A virtual concert with violinist Midori will start at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, via Zoom with Bay Chamber Concerts. Ejoying the sounds of world-renowned violinist Midori. She’ll be accompanied by pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute,. Those who tune in will hear Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major by Edvard Grieg and Violin Sonata in A […]
Luna Colt concert planned for March 31
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Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal concert set
A livestream concert featuring Britt Connors will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, March 5, on the Blue Facebook page. The Out of the Blue streaming series from Blue in downtown Portland is still going strong, and on Friday night, the Boston-based singer-songwriter and her band, Bourbon Renewal, carved out their own “y’all-ternative” genre with a […]
Things to Do: Taco takeover in Kennebunkport, an online tour of London and virtual art from Camden
You can also register for a weeknight presentation from writer and humorist Susan Poulin.