From full-moon adventures to food-centric happenings in Freeport, there’s plenty of fun to be had.
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.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Problems’ by Drive by Todd
The midcoast band formed in 2013.
Face the Music: Maine, and MAMM, play major roles in new The Pretty Reckless album
‘Death By Rock and Roll’ was produced by Mainer Jonathan Wyman who enlisted students from the Maine Academy of Modern Music to help out on a track.
Live Music Lineup: Rock, soul and blues tunes, international piano and all sorts of chamber music
Catch shows this week from pianist Anastasia Antonacos, Razor Daisies and musicians from the Bay Chamber Music School
Things to Do: Theater, outdoor adventures and a virtual haunted lighthouse tour
Catch ‘Upta the Willi-Wacks’ at The Footlights Theatre in Falmouth.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Ready to Fall’ by Jacob McCurdy
The Belfast-born artist is based in Portland.
Live Music Lineup: Stream sounds of winter, flute music and jazz
Catch performances from Halycon & Friends, Carl Dimow and Soggy Po’ Boys.
Run & Eat: Mexican cuisine arrives in Cape Elizabeth
Tacos Y Tequila opened on Route 77 in December.
Things to Do: Art, books and outdoor films
Virtual exhibits at Elizabeth Moss Galleries and the Mayo Street Arts Pop-Up show are among this week’s happenings.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Self Help!’ by Spose & The Humans
The single is the first studio recording released by the all-star band.