Summer in the Parks Concerts-FREE! Where: Western Prom When: Wednesday, July 9 2014 Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm View event website » Bring a chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the music throughout the summer months. The City of Portland, Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood, Maine Red Claws, Quirk Chevrolet, Friends of Eastern Promenade, the Betty Winterhalder Fund and the Willey Trust sponsor these free outdoor concerts. ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE! FMI: 207-874-8826 Information / Cancellation Program Hotline: 207-756-8130 A downloadable version of this schedule is available on line at the citys web page: portlandmaine.gov/rec/summer.htm. SUNSET FOLK SERIES AT WESTERN PROM PARK Sponsored by Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood. During inclement weather concerts will be canceled. Concerts last approximately 40 minutes. Wed., July 9 8:00 p.m. Gunther Brown Wed., July 16 7:45 p.m. Darien Brahms Wed., July 23 7:45 p.m. Roy Davis Wed., July 30 7:30 p.m. Chris Ross Wed., Aug. 6 7:30 p.m. Anna Lombard Wed., Aug. 13 7:30 p.m. Teenage Songwriters: Ceili, Liam & Lily Crushers Kids Sponsored by Quirk Chevrolet and the Maine Red Claws. Concerts last approximately 40 minutes. Concerts held at the Bandstand, DeeringOaksPark. (Inclement weather… concert relocated to ReicheCommunity Center, 166 Brackett Street.) Thurs., July 10 12:30pm Sparks Ark (wild animals) Thurs., July 17 12:30pm Sammie Haynes (songstress) Thurs., July 24 12:30pm Matt Loosigian (kids songs) Thurs., July 31 12:30pm Jon Call (camp songs) Thurs., Aug. 7 12:30pm USM Chemistry Club (potions) FRIENDS OF EASTERN PROMENADE CONCERT SERIES Sponsored by the Friends of Eastern Promenade. Concerts last approximately 1 hour. Concerts held at Fort Sumner Park (on North Street beside the old ShailerSchool) The August 28 concert will return back to the Fort Allen Park Gazebo (for the grand opening of the newly renovated park). (Inclement weather… concert canceled) Thurs., July 3 7:00pm Mes Amis - Gypsy Jazz Thurs., July 10 7:00pm Travis Humphrey & The Honky Tonk Love Machine - Americana Thurs., July 17 7:00pm Zulu Leprechauns - Rock and World Music Thurs., July 24 7:00pm Lay-Z-Gait - Americana & Western Swing Thurs., July 31 7:00pm The Jason Spooner Band - Roots Rock Thurs., Aug. 7 7:00pm Jerks of Grass - Progressive Bluegrass Thurs., Aug. 14 7:00pm Tilden Katz - Pop Rock Thurs., Aug. 21 7:00pm Stream Reggae Thurs., Aug. 28 7:00pm Chandlers Band SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK - 7th Year Anniversary Portland Recreation welcomes back Shakespeare to Deering Oaks Park this summer! Fenix Theatre will present Shakespeares As You Like It at the Ravine area. As You Like It is one of Shakespeares most beloved comedies. Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings: July 17 – August 19, 2014 + Sunday, July 27 (no performance on Sat. July 26). Performances start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is always free, though donations are gladly accepted. Come early, bring a picnic, and get a great seat close to all the action. To become a donor or find more information on Fenix Theatre and the upcoming 2014 season, please log onto: fenixtheatre or email Rob Cameron, rob@fenixtheatre or call: 207-400-6223. FESTIVAL OF NATIONS - postponed to July 2015
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:30:07 +0000