Summer Concert Schedule for Portland Chamber Music Festival

The Portland Chamber Music Festival Summer Concert schedule will take place from August 8 to August 17, 2013. The summer concerts are held at the Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine's Portland Campus (close to downtown Portland). This series of concerts over several days features a wide range of repertoire including the music of living composers. Learn more details at the PCMF calendar.

http://www.pcmf.org/calendar.php

Concert - Steve Reich's "Different Trains" - May 23, 2013, Portland, Maine

A concert featuring Steve Reich's "Different Trains" will be held at the SPACE Gallery on May 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm in Portland, Maine.  Learn more about the SPACE Gallery and Steve Reich's "Different Trains" here. You can also purchase his music online at Amazon.com at the following link.

Reich: Different Trains, Electric Counterpoint / Kronos Quartet, Pat Metheny

"Trouble Is My Business" on Portland Stage (Portland, Maine, Jan 24 - Feb 19, 2012)

The famous Los Angeles detective Philip Marlowe is presented by the Portland Stage in Portland, Maine from January 24 to February 19, 2012 in Trouble is My Business. Set in the 1930s the detective works to solve crimes with a variety of charaters. Find out more at the link below:

http://www.portlandstage.org/Event-65.html

Historic Photos of Portland, Maine

A recent news article provides information on a three-year project to digitize historical photos of over 10,000 Portland, Maine buildings.  The project will be finished in the summer of 2012. Some of the photos are already online and can be found at the following website:

www.mainememory.net/search/ptr

The photos were taken in 1924 for tax purposes.  The collection provides a good look at how Portland, Maine appeared in the 1920s.  Read more about this story in "Picturing Portland in the digital age", The Portland Press Herald, December 28, 2011.

The Snow Queen at the Portland Stage (Maine) until December 24, 2011

The Portland Stage is providing a production of The Snow Queen - a fairy tale in the land of winter with magical characters.  This is a story that warms the hearts of children and adults.  Playing December 2 to December 24, 2011.  A story for the young at heart.  Learn more at the Portland Stage website for this event.

http://www.portlandstage.org/Event-64.html

Harvest on the Harbor - Portland, Maine (October 20-22, 2011)

Portland, Maine's premier food and wine experience - referred to as "Harvest on the Harbor" will take place on 14 Ocean Gateway Pier on October 20-22, 2011. Learn more at:

http://www.harvestontheharbor.com/

Portland, Maine Observatory

The Portland Observatory Museum will close for the season on Columbus Day, October 10, 2011. Now is the time to visit this architectural gem. Learn more about this historic structure that overlooks Casco Bay at the link below:

Portland Observatory

Lecture on History of Portland, Maine's Architecture (Oct 12, 2010)

A lecture will be held at the Maine Historical Society's Lecture Room on October 12, 2010 entitled "The Impact of 200 Years of History on Portland's Architecture".  The presentation will be by Christopher Glass - the author of Historic Maine Homes and an architect in Maine for 35 years.  Learn more at:

http://portlandlandmarks.org/Content/336.php

Cycling in Portland, Maine

"Cycling Portland, Maine is a great way to experience its charm and character. It is evident by the many trails available to cyclists that Portland citizens foster cycling. A must-have for bicycle travelers is the Portland Trails map, produced by the non-profit, Portland Trails. It includes 30 different trails to ride or hike!"

The above text comes from a great article on cycling in Portland, Maine.  Read the rest of the article here - "Cycling Portland, Maine - Commercial Street South Portland lighthouse ride", The Examiner.com, August 23, 2010.

B&M Brick Oven Baked Beans - Portland, Maine

Have you ever drove along Route 295 admiring the Portland, Maine skyline and then smell the wonderful aroma of baked beans?  The scent comes from the B&M Brick Oven Baked Beans establishment.  This factory has been around for quite some time.  Read a little history of the baked bean factory here - "B&M Brick Oven Baked Beans: A New England Tradition Since 1927", Suite 101.com, August 23, 2010.

A Weekend in Portland, Maine

Do you need some ideas of what to do during a weekend visit to Portland, Maine?  A recent online travel article provides you with a weekend planner for Portland.  The list of things to do take you from Friday evening to Sunday.  The article provides suggested hotels, restaurants, tours, and sights to see.  See "36 Hours in Portland, Me.", The New York Times, August 19, 2010.

Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub in Maine

For those coming to vacation in Maine in search of a brew pub there are a quite a few to choose from.  One of these is Gritty McDuff's located in three locations: Portland, Freeport, and Auburn.  To learn more read a recent news article about the brew pub entitled "What Ales You: Gritty's gives craft-brew fans an early taste of Halloween", The Portland Press Herald, August 12, 2010 or visit a listing of brew pubs in Maine.

Portland, Maine: A Tourist Destination With Architectural Treaures

History can be found in Portland, Maine. And so can't some Victorian architectural treasures. Read more in "Portland is more than gateway to elsewhere", The Montreal Gazette, July 3, 2010.

Victorian Architecture in Portland, Maine

A recent news article provides info on the architecture of Portland.  See "A study in architecture: Portland, Maine", Star Tribune, June 19, 2010.

Blog about the History of Portland, Maine

I have just read a new blog about the history of Portland, Maine.  The blog is entitled "Portland, Maine History Blog" and it is full of interesting stories, facts, and pictures of the early days of Portland.  The blogger is an interesting fellow with a diverse background who lives in Maine.  He is an author and he has wrote a couple of books.  Some of his posts deal with shipwrecks, slavery, and funny stories from the 18th and 19th century.  Worth checking out!

Portland, Maine named Top 10 "Fun City"

Portland, Maine has been named a Top 10 fun city by Portfolio.com.  Read more in "Portland Named Top 10 Fun City", myFoxMaine.com, April 27, 2010.  Play the news video.

Portland, Maine Farmers Market Listed as one of America's Ten Best

Travel and Leisure Magazine has listed Portland Farmers' Market as one of America's 10 Best.  Read a news article on this topic in "Portland Farmers Market joins elite", Maine Sunday Telegram, May 2, 2010.  The magazine ranked the Portland Farmers Market at #9.  See the article entitled "America's Best Farmer's Markets".  Click here for more information about Portland, Maine.

Bayside Trail in Portland, Maine: Hiking and Biking

A mile-long trail is being constructed to connect the Back Cove of Portland, Maine with other parts of the city.  The walking and biking trail should be ready in about one year.  The trail will include an urban greenway, benches, pocket parks, playgrounds, and gardens.  Read more in "Bayside Trail emerging as an urban oasis", The Portland Press, April 22, 2010.

A Blog About Portland, Maine: The Road to the Farm (Pictures and Posts about Portland)

There are lots of blogs about the state of Maine.  This one is about Portland, Maine - with a twist.  The blogger writes about where she lives (the big city) but is hoping to end up on a farm - thus the blog title "The Road to the Farm".  But until she ends up on a farm we get to enjoy her posts and pictures about living in Portland, Maine.  http://roadtothefarm.blogspot.com/

A College Students Guide to Portland, Maine

If you are a college student living and attending school in Maine then you are fortunate.  Maine has a lot to offer; especially if you are from "the big city".  But we have our "big city" as well and it is called Portland.  Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a page on its website dedicated to what Portland, Maine has to offer - so it is presented with the college student in mind. 

"Portland, Maine's largest city, is a favorite destination if you want a complete change of pace from your studies. With cobblestoned streets and red-brick storefronts that reflect its New England heritage, the Old Port district is renowned for its waterfront, museums, clubs, theater, galleries and fine restaurants. If you love shopping, L.L Bean, outlet stores in Freeport and Kittery, and the Maine Mall are close by."

See Portland Area by Saint Joseph's College of Maine.  Click here to learn more about Portland, Maine.