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01.20.2012MAMM JAMMS Benefit Concert
The Maine Academy of Modern Music (MAMM) is hosting a benefit on January 20th at The Big Easy (55 Market Street, Portland) to raise funds for their music programs. The whole family can rock to live music from The Twisted Truth, Beware of Pedestrians, Static and Phantom Companion from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and the 21+ crowd can rock a little harder from 10:00pm – 1:00am with the addition of The Trickle Down and LQH. All for just $5! 01.21.2012Titanic (The Way It Should Have Happened) Dinner Theatre
Board the Titanic at On the March Bistro and prepare to meet eight Titanic guests as portrayed by professional actors. These colorful characters will be your dining companions for this dinner theatre event featuring a menu similar to what was served on that infamous evening 100 years ago. Guests are asked to dress in period costumes, with seating at tables of eight. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Maine Food Bank. Passage bookings have begun! $65/person, plus beverages, tax and gratuity. Limited seating. For reservations, call 207-967-2299. 01.24.2012Trouble Is My Business
January 24 - February 19 The 1930s atmosphere, and trademark narrative style of Los Angeles’s most famous private detective come to life in this world premiere adaptation of two of Chandler’s Philip Marlowe short stories. From seedy side streets to elegant Hollywood mansions, Marlowe must stay focused on solving the case through run-ins with sinister thugs, high rollers, crooked cops, and femme-fatales in this quintessential jazz-age thriller. Adapted by James Glossman from stories by Raymond Chandler. portlandstage.org 01.26.2012Governor's Conference on Tourism
The Maine Governor’s Conference on Tourism provides professional development sessions, valuable networking, and the opportunity to meet with tourism professionals. It is the only statewide event of its kind and attendees are from all segments of the tourism industry. The conference offers the exchange of ideas and best practices that benefit our state’s most vital and valuable industry. The success and growth of this conference is indicative of a cohesive industry that strives for excellence. Cost of conference and awards luncheon is $50 per attendee until December 26, 2011. Beginning December 27, conference and awards luncheon is $75 per attendee. The conference is a project of the Maine Office of Tourism and the Maine Tourism Commission, and is made possible with the support of our many sponsors. This year’s key sponsor is L.L. Bean. 01.27.2012The Language Archive
January 27 - February 5 This charming and thought-provoking comedy speaks volumes about the most universal, mysterious and insane language of all: the language of love. George is a man devoted to the study of language who can’t seem to find the right words to say to his wife. For everyone who has ever struggled with the language difference between men and women, this insightful and compassionate new comedy explores our need to connect, our struggle to communicate, and our search to find the words for what lies in our hearts. thepublictheatre.org
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