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Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
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Things to Do: Photography exhibit, unique dance experience, virtual theater and old-time radio show
‘A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine’ can be viewed online through the Maine Historical Society.
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Live Music Lineup: Three different duos bring you rock, jazz and even dance
Catch When Particles Collide, New Shades of Blue and Duquette & Dancer.
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Run & Eat: Whatever your diet or desire, it’s on a menu at Gorham ghost kitchen
Ghost Karen’s Kitchens offers everything from burgers to pizza, Mediterranean and Thai cuisine. And, if you must, salads.
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Press Play: Listen to ‘Standing There’ by Savas
The track, just a week old, is performing well on streaming sites.
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Face the Music: Fresh crop of music from four Maine artists
Alice Limoges, Stephanie Atkins, Oshima Brothers and Jim Baumer all have recently released new songs.
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Things to Do: Wine, theater, skiing and film
Join expert Layne Witherell for a virtual wine tasting on Friday night.
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Live Music Lineup: Classical, Americana and good, old-fashioned funk
Stream shows from Portland Symphony Orchestra, Kyle Morgan and Lettuce.
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Press Play: Listen to ‘Red Light Green Light,’ by Hannah Harleen
The track features Myles Bullen, Adam Shenk and Shaun P.
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Things to Do: Films, dance classes and a virtual cabaret
The Sweded Film Festival for Creative Re-Creations features low-budget remakes of popular films.