The first week of May marks the midpoint of spring. Right on cue, two local choral ensembles are offering their spring concerts this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The larger of the two is the Portland Community Chorus, numbering more than 100 singers under the direction of Rob Westerberg. PCC’s spring program will be performed Friday […]

Greater Portland Exhibits “Stories of Freeport’s Past: Celebrating Our Collections,” Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main St., to May 31. “A Walk in the Woods,” May 2-30, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peak’s Island. “Martha Miller: A Woman’s Movement, Self Portraits,” Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, to May. “Our Community, Our Home,” photos from the Boys […]

Mixing old and new seems to be the common theme of this week’s top choices on the arts calendar. Portland Ballet’s spring program comprises two contrasting elements: the second act of a classical blockbuster, plus three contemporary creations. Two performances are slated for Friday and Saturday in Westbrook. Portland Symphony Orchestra will wrap up its […]

Greater Portland Exhibits M.J. Benson, Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, to April 29. “Stories of Freeport’s Past: Celebrating Our Collections,” Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main St., to May 31. “Martha Miller: A Woman’s Movement, Self Portraits,” Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, to May. “Our Community, Our Home,” photos from the Boys & Girls Club […]

As the end of April approaches, several of southern Maine’s most prominent arts producers and presenters are approaching their seasonal exits. And they’re doing it big. Portland Symphony Orchestra’s penultimate classical program will feature the blockbuster Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven, famous for its fourth movement, characterized by massive vocal power. Portland Ovations’ […]

Greater Portland Exhibits M.J. Benson, Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, to April 29. “Stories of Freeport’s Past: Celebrating Our Collections,” Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main St., showcases objects that tell an interesting story, to May 31. “Martha Miller: A Woman’s Movement, Self Portraits,” Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, to May. “Our Community, Our […]

Greater Portland Exhibits “Stories of Freeport’s Past: Celebrating Our Collections,” Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main St., showcases objects that tell an interesting story, to May 31. “Martha Miller: A Woman’s Movement, Self Portraits,” Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, to May. “Our Community, Our Home,” photos from the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine Portland Club House, Portland […]

As April begins, so begins the season of transition on the arts and entertainment calendar. Good Theater, Portland’s top fall-winter-spring thespian troupe, mounted the final show of its 15th season last weekend. “The Trip to Bountiful” takes audiences on an emotional journey, and you’ll want to buy a ticket and ride along. The Back Cove […]

Greater Portland Exhibits “Stories of Freeport’s Past: Celebrating Our Collections,” Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main St., showcases objects that tell an interesting story, to May 31. “Martha Miller: A Woman’s Movement, Self Portraits,” Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, to May. “Our Community, Our Home,” photos from the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine Portland Club […]

Terpsichore, the ancient Greek muse of dance, rules the arts and entertainment calendar this week, with the two biggest shows falling under her sway. The biggest is “Saturday Night Fever,” a Broadway musical where much of the action happens in a contemporary urban dance club. Portland Ovations is hosting a national touring production on Friday. […]