‘A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine’ can be viewed online through the Maine Historical Society.
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 WCSH TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
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.
Portland Symphony Orchestra provides on demand streamed concerts
Stream shows from Portland Symphony Orchestra, Kyle Morgan and Lettuce.
Things to Do: Wine, theater, skiing and film
Join expert Layne Witherell for a virtual wine tasting on Friday night.
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.
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.
Married With Chitlins can be seen live or online
Married with Chitlins will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St., Freeport. The event also will be livestreamed on Facebook. The acoustic music duo of Liz and Chris Lannon produce the sound of traditional American music, old time country and blues with some jazz standards and Celtic reels […]
Things to Do: Art, ice dancing and football
View two art exhibits, hit a Super Bowl party and see pop-up ice dancing shows.
Things to Do: Beer, art, theater and Zappa
Ride a virtual brew bus, see the latest exhibit at MECA’s ICA, catch Portland Stage’s new show and stream a Frank Zappa documentary.
Need something to look forward to? Mark your calendar with these winter events
From full-moon adventures to food-centric happenings in Freeport, there’s plenty of fun to be had.