This exhibition features several landscape, seascape, and figural paintings made by famed American illustrator N.C. Wyeth. Known for his book and magazine illustrations, N.C. was also eager to demonstrate his ability as a painter whose skills went beyond the requirements of adhering to the narratives for which his illustrations were commissioned.
A Usable Past brings together paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by self-trained artists working in the eastern part of what is now the United States during the long nineteenth century. In the twentieth century, artists, scholars, and collectors came to believe that artworks like these expressed such supposedly quintessential American values.
Removed from the shadows, a collection of international artists present a visual dialogue which is strikingly raw and at the surface of our emotional armature – one which we work diligently to prevent illuminating. Imposing presence of fear and loss compounded by images, which while beautiful are laden with sorrow, regret and despondency.
The CMCA Biennial Exhibition is an open juried competition for artists at all stages of their career who have a strong connection to the state of Maine.
In this award-winning adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd’s New York Times bestseller, a young girl’s search for the truth about her mother leads her to three beekeeping sisters and the real meaning of family. Lily’s story—including her journey of self-discovery during the turbulent Civil Rights Era—is masterfully told in this one-woman performance from American Place Theater, the same acclaimed company behind last season’s presentation of The Kite Runner.
Tickets:
$8.50 performance only
$13 performance and in-class workshop
Come downtown for a night of shopping and merriment with your friends — and make some new ones, too!
Portland House of Music will host the Kickoff Party for Merry Madness from 4-6:30pm, complete with live music, delicious snacks and a commemorative Merry Madness glass. Your $15 advance ticket ($20 at the door) guarantees you entry into the event, a collectible glass, one pour of wine, yummy snacks and a Merry Madness shopping bag. Plus: when you order tickets online, you’ll automatically be entered to win some cool raffle prizes. How amazing is that?
Once you have your glass, get ready to shop ’til you drop at our many fabulous participating locations. The shops will stay open until 10pm and you can follow the map to find holiday treasures for everyone on your list! Adding to the fun: your Merry Madness glass will get you free wine tastings and other refreshments throughout the evening. Bliss!
To sweeten the deal even more, a portion of all Merry Madness ticket sales will benefit the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund, a wonderful charity that helps make the holidays shine brighter for children all over Maine.
Join in for a family-friendly night to celebrate and support great work for healthy families. You’ll be inspired by people and progress getting toxic chemicals out of your family’s food, drinking water, and household products. And you’ll hear how we’re helping advance the bio-based manufacturing industry in Maine, to help keep families healthy by creating safer products and good-paying jobs.
Join Portland Trails & Ri Ra Irish Pub for a Portland holiday tradition, featuring local craft brews! Run the trails in your festive gear, and enjoy a hearty beer-brunch and winter cheer. We will run (and brunch) through snow, shine, wind or sleet!
Race starts at 11am, with a brunch by RiRa Irish Pub to follow. Your race entry supports Portland Trails and the trails and green space you know and love.
Can you name four great Hanukkah songs? Ok, then how about two good Chanukah songs? Not easy, huh? Well, Adam Gardner (Guster) and Dave Schneider (The Zambonis) have joined forces and started a band called the LeeVees, and they play sweet and rocking’ indie-pop songs solely about Chanukah.
Four to ten year olds are invited to enjoy a performance of 2 popular children’s books then explore these tales during an interactive workshop with our teaching artists. January is filled with stories of snowy adventures and birthday stories. We have two special events this month including an author visit, an illustrator visit, and Theater for Kid’s 7th Birthday Celebration!
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