See ‘The Goonies’ at Prides Corner Drive-In and ‘Queen of Katwe’ at Thompson’s Point.
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.
Live Music Lineup: In-person performances by When Particles Collide, Oshima Brothers and Jenny Lou Drew
Catch shows in Freeport, Bridgton and New Harbor this weekend.
Face the Music: There’s no place like home for Lady Lamb and her fans
The musician moved back to Maine after a decade in New York and has created a pandemic-inspired performance space outside her midcoast home.
Mix of virtual and in-person events keep performing arts alive this fall
From drive-in performances to livestreaming shows, there’s still much to look forward to in the coming season.
View two virtual exhibits at Caldbeck Gallery
Paintings from David Dewey and Melanie Essex can be viewed online.
Stream Hon. Barbara Hackman Franklin discussing ‘A Matter of Simple Justice’ on Sept. 3
The celebrated Nixon-era women’s rights leader gives nook talk for Camden Library
Stream Tamar Korn show on Aug. 29
The show is presented by Blue in Portland.
Live Music Lineup: From Acadian to opera and more, you’ve got choices this week
Sara Hallie Richardson will be streaming with Amarantos Quartet from the State Theatre.
Run & Eat: At Burundi Star Coffee, you won’t question whether the avocado toast is worth it
The St. John Street cafe opened in March, shut down, then reopened in early June.
Things to Do: Trolleys, cows and art await you
From Kennebunkport to Rockland, there’s plenty of options.