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Aug 20 Wednesday
Maine Public is pleased to be a media sponsor of Maine State Music Theatre’s production of West Side Story. West Side Story is a timeless musical about two young lovers, Tony and Maria, who are caught in the crossfire of a violent gang rivalry in New York City. Set against the backdrop of warfare between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, the musical explores themes of love, prejudice, and the destructive power of hatred.
With a groundbreaking score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, it features iconic songs like Tonight, America, and Somewhere. The choreography, originally by Jerome Robbins, is integral to the storytelling, blending dance with the raw emotion of the characters’ struggles.
West Side Story is a powerful and poignant production that continues to resonate with audiences as a reflection on love and social conflict.
Maine Public is pleased to be a media sponsor of the Portland Chamber Music Festival. The festival will run from August 14th through the 23rd and will feature internationally renowned musicians performing powerful masterworks and hidden gems of the chamber music repertoire. Concerts will take place at Stevens Square Theater in Portland.
Maine Public members are eligible for 15% off tickets, please use the code PCMFMEMBER.
Aug 24 Sunday
Maine Public is a media sponsor of the DaPonte String Quartet’s concert series. For 34 years the DaPonte String Quartet has been engaging audiences across Maine with their intimate performances. This year they will perform Beethoven and Korngold in several locations along the mid-coast from August 24th to September 14th.
Maine Public members are eligible for 15% off tickets, please use the code MainePublic15.
More information on concert venues: https://dapontequartet.org/events/category/concert/
Aug 28 Thursday
Shannon M. Parker will discuss the book Love & Lobsters with host Bill Nemitz on Thursday, August 28th at 7:00 PM.
Do you love books? Are you interested in hearing from the author and looking behind the curtain at what the author was thinking while writing? Perhaps have the author respond to a question or two that has been on your mind about a particular scene or character. Look no further than the Maine Public Book Club!
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Wednesday, August 20 | 6–8 PM
Orange Bike Brewing Company
Join us for Vinyl Night, our beloved monthly gathering every third Wednesday at Orange Bike Brewing! Bring your favorite records, grab a beer, and hang out as our rotating community DJs Zach and Mike spin wax and share the stories behind the sounds.
Whether you’re a crate digger, casual listener, or just here for the vibes—come through, drop the needle, and let the music play.
Free to attend | Family-friendly | Food: Bite Into Maine
FEELIN’ GROOVY! A 1960’s Musical Tribute, NOW - Aug 28th (Every Tue-Wed-Thu, 7pm). FOOTLIGHTS THEATRE (Falmouth). Celebrate life and music of the 1960’s with this jukebox score of classic 60’s hit songs sung by an explosive cast of singers! This multi-media musical will bring the sights, sounds, and experiences of the 'far out' but turbulent 1960’s to our stage. So, join us for this groovy love-in that will transport all you flower children back to the Summer of Love! $25 All Seats. RESERVE: (207) 747-5434! Walk-Ins Welcome. AIR CONDITIONED. FREE ONSITE PARKING.
Singer songwriters Larry and Leslie Latour with their friends Cafe Daze & piano player Chris Fyfe will take you on a musical journey through time and space and emotion. Prepared to be Wow-ed!!
Seth’s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect with other people. His musical acumen provides him with a vehicle for both. He was worked as a cultural diplomat for the US State Department and collaborated with musicians in Ukraine, Mongolia, China, and Mexico. Seth has shared the bill with a diverse list of artists ranging from the likes of Ronnie Spector, James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, & Glen Campbell. As a producer, music director, or studio musician he has collaborated with Sophie B. Hawkins, Tom Rush, Antje Duvekot, Richard Shindell, Doctora Qingona, Dar Williams, Nick Carter, & Cyndi Lauper. Seth is a five-time Independent Music Award winner and received a Grammy nomination for his album The Next Right Thing. With a commitment to using songwriting as a tool for positive change, he has written with the students in Parkland, FL for the “Parkland Project,” co-written with soldiers at Walter Reed, and is an advocate for autism awareness citing his autistic brother Jamie as his greatest non-musical-musical influence. It is always an honor to have Seth and his profound humanity grace our stage.
Aug 21 Thursday
This Thursday, August 21st, from 5:30-7:30 PM, the White Mountain Ramblers are bringing their string-pickin’, good-time-givin’ sound to the taproom!
With a fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and bass, this high-energy group delivers the perfect blend of bluegrass and Americana—the ultimate soundtrack for great beer and good company.
Come out, show your support, and soak in a night of live bluegrass, great beer, and community connection.
Broadway is coming to Stonington with two different days of programming at the Stonington Opera House.
OHA favorites, John McVeigh and Fred Rose, will join Broadway friends, Cynthia Kauffman and Mollie Vogt-Welch on stage for this annual favorite: Broadway Comes to Stonington. They will be accompanied by Sean Forte on piano.
Opening Doors, on Thursday, August 21 at 7pm, will include songs exploring new horizons and the excitement of possibility. Then, Sunday On Broadway, will have our singers return to the stage on August 24 at 2pm for Broadway classics and tunes that will leave you humming all day long.
A truly unique concert experience. The City of Westbrook closes Vallée Square to traffic for the weeks of the shows allowing the stage to be placed in the street. This placement provides great acoustics and a really intimate feel for the guests. On top of that, the concert series is set up right behind Westbrook’s iconic river walk with a view of the waterfalls. These features make the Vallée Square Concert series much different than other Summer concerts and brings more and more visitors to Westbrook each year.
As always, all shows are free to the public. All shows begin at 7:00, but we encourage visitors to come early to grab a bite to eat at one of the downtown restaurants. The concert series venue has a bar with a variety of beverages that can be purchased throughout the time of the event.
A soulful singer-songwriter from New Orleans, Duhon crafts poetic, blues-infused folk music that resonates with authenticity and warmth.
Aug 22 Friday
Every Friday in August | 3–7 PMOrange Bike Brewing
Get ready for a full-on Friday vibe every week in August!
3-5:30 PM – WMPG DJs spinning the soundtrack to your weekend5:30-7 PM – Live WMPG broadcast direct from the beer gardenCraft beer. Fresh beats. Good people.