Community Calendar

Come on out to our tasting room to enjoy great music, tasty bevs & good vibes. No ticket required, but we'd love to know you're coming! Here's the current lineup:

8/23 Skip Bailey

Skip Bailey is a Maine singer songwriter who plays salt of the earth music for salt of the earth people. His unique place-based sound combines folk, country, and maritime influences into tunes that you'll find yourself humming for days!

8/30 Dan Cloutier

This guitar-strumming storyteller is aiming to steal your heart with lyrical honesty. Dan Cloutier has sold out shows throughout New England. Expect beloved covers and originals too! He just released an album called, "The Iceberg" - spending the last year traveling to Greenland, and Newfoundland to record music and make videos about these adventures.

9/6 This or Better

One of Portland's most popular duos, Natalie and Max are “This or Better.” A folk acoustic duo with beautiful harmonies, fingerstyle guitar picking and a charismatic vibe that have stolen the hearts of many. Their repertoire includes original music and prime selections from the classics: John Prine, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt and so many more. They are a heart-filled act any audience will enjoy!

9/13 Sam Cutler

Sam Cutler is a singer songwriter who spent his formative years in New York City before moving to Portland in 2022. His music bounces between genres, sometimes more folk, sometimes more blues, with lyrics that reflect his humor and wit.

Pianist/vocalist Bess Jacques and trombonist Barney Balch join forces in their new jazz duo collaboration, Bone & Ivory

Performing a mix of rich, timeless, classic jazz from the Great American Songbook.

Bess Jacques is a Maine-based pianist, singer, and songwriter, performing regularly in the greater Portland area. Her music spans jazz, singer-songwriter, and pop styles, combining vintage standards with fresh originals. Earlier in 2025 her band, Bess Jacques and the Strays, released its first album, Anthems for Lily Briscoe.

Barney Balch is a trombonist from mid-coast Maine who leads the Novel Jazz Septet, a tribute band to jazz icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The Novel Jazz Septet focuses on original historic manuscripts by these composers, as well as vintage recordings, which they dust off, re-arrange for seven pieces, and bring back to life. The Novel Jazz Septet has produced four albums over their 21-year history. The combination of Jacques’ beautiful alto voice and superb piano voicings, along with the smooth, mellow sound of Balch’s trombone, makes for an exploration of the music that is both elegant and vibrant.

Listen to Bone & Ivory here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_U-h9bsK1o

Beloved local singer-songwriter Alice Limoges will perform at The Underground Lounge, 17 Court Street in Belfast, on Saturday, November 29 at 7:00pm. Admission is $10-$20 (cash only)at the door. Food and drink will be available by donation. For more information about Alice Limoges and to hear her music, visit www.alicelimoges.com.

Pianist/vocalist Bess Jacques and trombonist Barney Balch join forces in their new jazz duo collaboration, Bone & Ivory performing a mix of rich, timeless, classic jazz from the Great American Songbook.

Bess Jacques is a Maine-based pianist, singer and songwriter, performing regularly in the greater Portland area. Her music spans jazz, singer-songwriter, and pop styles, combining vintage standards with fresh originals. Earlier in 2025 her band, Bess Jacques and the Strays, released its first album, Anthems for Lily Briscoe.

Barney Balch is a trombonist from mid-coast Maine who leads the Novel Jazz Septet, a tribute band to jazz icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The Novel Jazz Septet focuses on original historic manuscripts by these composers, as well as vintage recordings, which they dust off, re-arrange for seven pieces, and bring back to life. The combination of Jacques’ beautiful alto voice and superb piano voicings, along with the smooth, mellow sound of Balch’s trombone, makes for an exploration of the music that is both elegant and vibrant.

Listen to Bone & Ivory here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K_U-h9bsK1o&list=RDK_U-h9bsK1o&start_radio=1&pp=ygUNQmFsY2ggamFjcXVlc6AHAQ%3D%3D

ALL ABOUT JOEL is a deeply personal, high-energy celebration of Billy Joel’s iconic music, brought to life by acclaimed performer David Clark. Hailing from Long Island just like Joel himself, David delivers a uniquely authentic experience with stunning vocal and piano accuracy, capturing the spirit, sound, and style of the Piano Man in every note.

What sets this show apart is David’s unmatched connection to the music. A lifelong fan whose journey began at age 10 with The Stranger album, David infuses each performance with genuine passion, humor, and storytelling that reflect a deep understanding of Joel’s work. His charismatic stage presence mirrors Billy Joel’s own blend of showmanship and soul, engaging audiences of all ages.
Backed by a dynamic band and enriched by David’s own history performing alongside members of Joel’s original touring group—The Lords of 52nd Street—ALL ABOUT JOEL delivers not only the hits you love, but also the emotional core of what makes Billy Joel’s music timeless. From intimate ballads to full-throttle rock anthems, this show is a must-see for fans and newcomers alike.

This is the 16th season of Concerts at Norcross Point, a free concert series on the shores of Maranacook Lake. This year's schedule is as follows:
July 6 - The High Spirits
July 13- Norwood Pearson (and friend(s?))
July 20- Keiyana Marie Trinidad
July 27- Winthrop Heritage Days
August 3- LQH
August 10 - Calypso Soldiers
August 17- Bella Anne
August 24 - Katie Daggett and Ed Desjardins

Parking is free but limited, public restrooms available, bring a flotation device or anchor your boat offshore and join the flotilla!

Internationally known singer and pianist, Eeppi Ursin, will perform her "Epic Christmas" Concert on November 30 at 3 p.m. at the Federated Church of Thomaston, 8 Hyler Street, Thomaston. Eeppi will perform original Christmas songs and all-time Christmas favorites in both English and Finnish. Eeppi’s new Christmas songs for 2025 explore themes of holiday nostalgia, excitement, and the quiet loneliness and longing the season can sometimes bring.

Join the Osher School of Music’s choral ensembles—University Chorale and the Osher Chamber Singers—for our annual Joyous Sounds concert, a tradition that welcomes the season with music that uplifts, inspires, and connects.

Tickets go on-sale September 5th.

Tickets available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music.

PHONE 207-842-0800
ONLINE www.porttix.com
IN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite A, Portland, ME 04101

Event Details
Parking

Due to limited resources, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm.

For easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center), Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).

Disability Access and Accommodations

If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

Join the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Robert Lehmann for an evening of sweeping soundscapes. Anchoring the program is Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, a radiant and joyful work inspired by the natural beauty of the Bohemian countryside. Brimming with folk rhythms, lyrical themes, and orchestral color, this beloved symphony celebrates Dvořák’s gift for melody and storytelling through music. Additional works will round out the program.

Tickets go on-sale September 5th.

Tickets available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music.

PHONE 207-842-0800
ONLINE www.porttix.com
IN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite A, Portland, ME 04101

Disability Access and Accommodations

If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

Wednesday, December 3rd, the Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble and Bellydancer Josephina will be performing at Blue on Congress Street in Portland, 7pm!

Suggested donation, $20, or whatever you can afford.

Enjoy drinks and light snacks while you enjoy the music and dance!