May 5, 2008
PORTLAND’S MURRAY, PLUMB & MURRAY MARKS 35TH ANNIVERSARY
PORTLAND, Maine – This month marks the 35th anniversary of Portland law firm Murray, Plumb & Murray (MPM), founded in May 1973 by Peter Plumb, Peter Murray and the late E. Stephen (Steve) Murray. MPM has since grown into a diverse and highly respected Maine law firm representing small businesses and individuals as well as substantial corporations and trade associations across the state of Maine and the nation. MPM lawyers have frequently received recognition in national publications including Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.
May 2, 2008
PORTLAND BALLET TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR AUGUST NEW WORKS SHOWCASE
PORTLAND, Maine – Portland Ballet will hold open auditions for dancers for the upcoming August performances of Portland Dances: A New Works Showcase. Now in its seventh year, this annual performance provides emerging choreographers from Portland and surrounding areas with an opportunity to create and present new contemporary works. The auditions will be at Portland Ballet studios, 517 Forest Ave., Portland on Sunday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Studio will open at 10:30 a.m. for warm-up. Dancers must be at least 15 years old and available to rehearse in June, July and August. All dancers who are interested in performing this summer are encouraged to attend this open call.
April 30, 2008
BRUCE HANGEN TO CONDUCT MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS FOR PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, TICKETS ON SALE MAY 5 FOR DECEMBER 2008 PERFORMANCES
PORTLAND, Maine – Local favorite Bruce Hangen will return to Portland in December to conduct this year’s Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Magic of Christmas performances at Merrill Auditorium. Tickets go on sale at noon on Monday, May 5 for all performances.
April 28, 2008
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO PRESTIGIOUS SUMMER PROGRAMS
PORTLAND, Maine – Portland School of Ballet (PSB) is proud to announce its student summer 2008 list of acceptances to internationally recognized intensive dance programs. These talented and dedicated students will travel to cities all over the country to continue their dance training and education throughout the summer months.
April 28, 2008
BULL MOOSE WELCOMES LOCAL BAND DEAD SEASON FOR TWO LIVE IN-STORE PERFORMANCES IN BANGOR AND LEWISTON, MAY 20 AND 21
BANGOR, Maine – To celebrate the release of their new CD, Oxford, Maine metal/rock band Dead Season will perform two intimate acoustic in-store performances at Bull Moose stores in Bangor and Lewiston. Their new CD, When Everything’s Lost, will be officially released on Tuesday, May 20, and the band will appear that day at the Bangor Bull Moose in the Maine Square Mall, 683 Hogan Road. They perform again the next day, Wednesday, May 21, at the Lewiston Bull Moose in the Lewiston Mall, 20 East Avenue. Both sets begin at 5:30 p.m. and the band will sign CDs after the shows. Augusta rock radio station WTOS 105.1 FM will broadcast live from each event. The performances are free and open to the public, for more information visit www.bullmoose.com.
April 23, 2008
PORTOPERA’S MAINE’S EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM PRESENTS “TOO MANY SOPRANOS,” IN FIVE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE, BEGINNING JUNE 20
PORTLAND, Maine – Prepare for laughter and fun when PORTopera’s Maine’s Emerging Artists (MEA) program presents Edwin Penhorwood’s comic, light-hearted opera, “Too Many Sopranos.” The two-act opera is performed in English and spoofs traditional opera stereotypes, stock plots, and traditional staging. This fun and comical performance will be directed by Ellen Chickering, a noted soprano and a member of the voice faculty in the USM School of Music, and will be performed in five venues throughout Maine and New Hampshire. The first performance will be held at the Portland Museum of Art, Friday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
April 22, 2008
HURLEY TRAVEL EXPERTS’ LUXURY EXPLORERS’ SHOWCASE TO FOCUS ON ADVENTURE, WELLNESS AND FAMILIES
FALMOUTH, Maine – Long workdays, hectic schedules, and personal lives filled with demands -- and too few days to truly relax -- are common concerns for many in today’s society. As individuals and families prepare to take full advantage of their well-earned vacations, Hurley Travel Experts’ Luxury Explorers Showcase, with more than 30 visiting luxury travel leaders, will offer insight into a world-wide range of options. Scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at Falmouth, Maine’s Woodlands Club from noon to 8:00 p.m., this daylong event will focus on adventure and wildlife travel, family vacations, cultural, culinary and educational travel, spa and wellness, small and large ship cruising, rail excursions, luxury resorts and hotels, private jet tours – and more. Attendees will learn about exquisitely planned vacations around the world for individuals, couples and families seeking exceptional journeys, exclusive amenities and expert advice. Travel companies will also be offering showcase travel specials and the Portland String Quartet will perform a concert from 12:15 to 12:45pm. The showcase is free and open to the public.
April 22, 2008
THE CHORAL ART SOCIETY WILL HOLD AUDITIONS FOR CAMERATA IN PORTLAND JUNE 9
PORTLAND, Maine – The Choral Art Society (CAS) will hold auditions for its a cappella chamber ensemble, Camerata, on Monday, June 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The auditions will be held at the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church located at 524 Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine. Interested singers should contact the Choral Art Society Manager Andrea Graichen at manager@choralart.org to schedule an appointment.
April 21, 2008
MAINE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL’S FREE HOLOCAUST DAY FILM PROJECT FEATURES “I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU – THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SIMON WIESENTHAL” SUNDAY, MAY 4
PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Jewish Film Festival brings the community together to remember the devastating legacy of the Holocaust, to honor survivors and remember the millions lost, through the presentation of the sixth annual Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Day) Film Project. This year features “I Have Never Forgotten You – The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal (2007),” on Sunday, May 4. The screening will be held at the Hannaford Lecture Hall in the Abromson Community Education Center at USM, 88 Bedford St., Portland. The film starts at 11:00 A.M; free bagels and coffee will be offered at 10:30 A.M. The program is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 207-831-7495 or visit www.mjff.org.
April 18, 2008
Hog Island Audubon Center Provides Scholarship Funds to Maine Teens for Marine Science Exploration
BREMEN, Maine – Hog Island Audubon Center, a unique environmental vacation destination in midcoast Maine, introduces Coastal Maine Marine Science Exploration, a new summer program designed for teens ages 14-17. Scholarship funds are available for Maine Teens, provided through Hog Island, in an effort to help engage Maine Youth in nature and the enviornment. The session takes place July 20-26. The fee of $1,150 includes all food, lodging, instruction, and field trips.
April 18, 2008
PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2007-2008 SEASON CONCLUDES WITH ROBERT MOODY CONDUCTING TUESDAY MAY 6
PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO)’s 2007-08 season will close with a spectacular concert conducted by incoming PSO Music Director Designate Robert Moody on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Seating for this concert is extremely limited. Ticket holders are invited to attend the Concert Conversation at 6:15 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall, led by Maestro Moody.
April 17, 2008
HOG ISLAND AUDUBON CENTER ANNOUNCES PROGRAM WITH RENOWNED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHOR LYNNE CHERRY
BREMEN, Maine – Hog Island Audubon Center, a unique environmental vacation destination in midcoast Maine, is introducing a new residential program, “Teaching Kids about Climate Change: A Workshop with Lynne Cherry,” based on the award-winning children’s author’s newest book titled, How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming, co-authored with Gary Braasch. This book explores the science behind the headlines of climate change and challenges youth, as well as their families and teachers to take actions to prevent it. This session, which is open to teachers, parents, and other interested adults, takes place July 23-26.
April 16, 2008
PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OFFERS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 1 FOR ONLY $25 AT THE PODIUM PRELUDE CONCERT, MAY 5
PORTLAND, Maine – In order to showcase a tremendous piece of music – as well as their new Music Director Designate – the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents Mahler’s spectacular Symphony No. 1 in glorious Merrill Auditorium on Monday, May 5th for only $25 per person. For those who’ve never been to a PSO performance, and even for those who have, this Podium Prelude Concert offers an unparalleled opportunity to hear an hour-long concert designed to introduce incoming Music Director Robert Moody to Portland and the southern Maine community. All tickets are available for the same low price.
April 11, 2008
LOCAL STUDENTS EXAMINE THEIR LIVES THROUGH READING AND WRITING IN CONTEST SPONSORED BY MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL
PORTLAND , Maine – Over 1,000 students in Maine discovered how a book could help them learn more about themselves this spring through an innovative writing contest, Letters About Literature.
April 10, 2008
‘WHAT HAPPENS IN VERONA STAYS IN VERONA’ – PORTopera HOSTS 2008 DINNER/DANCE & AUCTION AT THE PORTLAND MARRIOTT MAY 9
PORTLAND, Maine – PORTopera’s annual Dinner/Dance & Auction, an evening of “Romance and Revelry in Fair Verona,” celebrating and supporting PORTopera’s 2008 mainstage production of Gounod’s ever-popular Roméo et Juliette, will be held on Friday, May 9th, at the Portland Marriott.
April 10, 2008
THE FRIENDS OF THE KOTZSCHMAR ORGAN WELCOME BEN VAN OOSTEN APRIL 29 FOR A FRENCH ROMANTIC CONCERT
PORTLAND, Maine – The Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ (FOKO) welcome guest organist Ben van Oosten from the Netherlands on Tuesday, April 29th for a French Romantic Concert in Portland’s Merrill Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Van Oosten will join Portland Municipal Organist Ray Cornils for a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
April 10, 2008
BULL MOOSE ANNOUNCES FINAL SCHEDULE OF IN-STORE PERFORMANCES WITH SPECIAL CD RELEASE EVENT ON RECORD STORE DAY, APRIL 19
PORTLAND, Maine – On Saturday, April 19th Bull Moose is celebrating national Record Store Day in honor of the culture and unique place independent music, DVD and video game stores occupy nationally and in their local communities. Bull Moose will celebrate all day long with special events including a special CD release and free in-store concerts in each of their ten locations around Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire.
April 10, 2008
HURLEY TRAVEL EXPERTS BRING THE WORLD TO FALMOUTH, MAINE ON MAY 17th AT THE LUXURY EXPLORERS’ SHOWCASE
FALMOUTH, Maine – From culinary tours through Europe to family adventures in Costa Rica – the world’s leading luxury and experiential travel providers are coming to Maine to introduce the hottest travel trends. Hurley Travel Experts’ will present Maine’s first Luxury Explorers’ Showcase, Saturday, May 17 at Falmouth, Maine’s Woodlands Club from noon to 8:00 p.m. The showcase is free and open to the public.
April 10, 2008
PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S KINDERKONZERT SERIES PRESENTS A SPECIAL PERCUSSION EVENT, MAY 9-16
Introducing young children to instrument families and musical concepts
PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) percussion ensemble will take students on an around-the-world adventure with “KinderKonzert Percussion: Cowboy Ed Rides Again!” Students will hear a variety of new rhythms and beats throughout the tale, which will be presented May 9-16 in Windham, Portland, Brunswick, South Portland, Lewiston and Saco, Maine.
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