Daniel Bernard Roumain—innovative composer, thrilling violinist, and fierce arts advocate—returns to Portland for an expansive musical spectacle that is part flash mob and part processional. Celebrating music and community, En Masse features an array of Maine musicians of all ages with Roumain as maestro and pied piper, leading a musical parade through the Arts District and culminating in a community jam.

Kennbunk Land Trust’s Auction corresponds with The Kentucky Derby and therefore, this year’s theme will be Race For Conservation!  The Land Trust is going paperless and utilizing mobile/online bidding both before the auction and the night of the event. View/bid on auction items, view sponsors, purchase auction tickets, and more!

40 dancers under the direction of Jimena Lasansky will perform 12 choreographed selections to music ranging from Strauss to Brahem. The program includes 6 premiers and favorite selections from the Lasansky Dance Theater Ensemble’s repertoire. Event is free and open to the public.

The Maine Business Hall of Fame South recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on both our economy and our community. Now in its 29th year, this is one of our most popular events. Join us for a night of delicious food and inspiring company, and celebrate the careers of three remarkable contributors to Maine’s economy.

The mission of The Maine Women’s Conference is to draw women together to connect, educate, inspire, and empower one another to assume new and expanded roles in the workforce, our lives and communities.

New York Times best-selling novelist Claire Messud joins Pulitzer-Prize winning author Richard Russo for a lively conversation about books, writing and all things literary. Messud is the award-winning author of The Emperor’s Children, The Woman Upstairs, and The Burning Girl. The LA Times calls her “an absolute master story teller.” Russo is the author of more than a dozen books, including The Risk Pool, Mohawk, Nobody’s Fool, Everybody’s Fool, That Old Cape Magic, Bridge of Sighs, Elsewhere, Trajectory and the Pulitzer-Prize winning novel Empire Falls.

DanceMaineia is based in Waldoboro and Damariscotta, Maine. Dancers ages 3 to sixty-something will perform pieces in classical ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary styles. Tickets available at Nobleboro Central School Friday, April 27th from 4:00-9:00pm, and at the door day of the performance. Adults $15, seniors and children under 12 $12.00.

The Shipyard Maine Coast Half features stunning views of the Gulf of Maine, including meandering salt marshes, tranquil tidal pools, white-sand beaches, and waves crashing against ancient boulders.

Half: May 12 at 8am

Full: May 13 at 7:30am

Join the Maine Historical Society for their fourth annual exploration of fascinating historic sites around Portland that you’ve never seen – and maybe didn’t even know existed! The Magical History Tour is your key to unlocking fascinating historical places around Portland that are not usually open to the public. The Magical History Tour is a self-guided adventure guaranteed to amaze and amuse both adults and children. Equipped with a map, and at your own pace, you will be greeted by guides at each location ready to share the history of the tour stop.

The Shipyard Maine Coast Half & Full Marathon is returning to Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Biddeford on Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th for another weekend of running along Maine’s beautifully rugged coastline. Join thousands of runners and spectators at one of Maine’s most scenic road races where you celebrate your finish with a huge party featuring craft beer from Shipyard, delicious food, and live music!