"Summer in the Parks" Concerts    July and August 2009
ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE

Bring a chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the music throughout the summer months. Portland Recreation & Facilities Department and area businesses sponsor these free outdoor concerts.  For more information, please contact our office at 207-756-8275 or email tvm@portlandmaine.gov. Information/Cancellation Program Hotline: 207-756-8130.  Please visit our City of Portland web page for this concert schedule with entertainers and sponsors listed: www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/summer.htm short videos of past concerts as well as other fun videos are on file at: www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/multimedia.htm

TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS AT DEERING OAKS PARK BANDSTAND
Concerts last approximately 1 hour.
(Inclement weather… concert cancelled.)

Tuesday, July 7 7:30pm Don Campbell (Adult Contemporary/Country)
Tuesday, July 14 7:15pm Sidecar Heroes (A Cappella Quintet)
Tuesday, July 21 7:15pm Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings (Rockabilly)
Tuesday, July 28 7:00pm Italian Heritage Center Band
Tuesday, Aug. 4 7:00pm TROUT (Metal-grass Trio w/Electrified mandolin)
Tuesday, Aug. 11 7:00pm Strause & Company (Original American Music)


 
SUNSET FOLK SERIES AT THE WESTERN PROM PARK
Concerts last approximately 40 minutes.
(Inclement weather… concert cancelled.)

Wednesday, July 8 8:00pm Tree By Leaf (Folk Quartet)
Wednesday, July 15 7:45pm Darien Brahms
Wednesday, July 22 7:45pm Black Powder (Country Folk Trio)
Wednesday, July 29 7:30pm Sara Cox with Special Guest Player Nate Schrock
Wednesday, Aug. 5 7:30pm Truth About Daisies (Folk Quintet)
Wednesday, Aug. 12 7:30pm Slaid Cleaves


 
CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE SERIES AT DEERING OAKS PARK
These concerts are sponsored by local businesses and last approximately 40 minutes.
(Inclement weather… the concert is relocated to Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett Street.)

Thursday, July 9 12:30pm The Yo-Yo Guy (2008 World Yo-Yo Champion!)
Thursday, July 16 12:30pm Jon Call (Kids Music)
Thursday, July 23 12:30pm Sammie Haynes (Singer Songstress)
Thursday, July 30 12:30pm Sparks Ark (Show & Tell… Wild Animals)
Thursday, Aug. 6 12:30pm Marcus Gale (Music for Everyone)


 
NOSTALGIA NIGHT AT FORT ALLEN PARK GAZEBO (EASTERN PROM)
(Inclement weather… only Chandler's Band Concert is rescheduled)

Thursday, July 9 7:30pm Chandler's Band Concert
Thursday, July 16 7:30pm The Lighthouse Jubilees
Thursday, July 23 7:15pm Chandler's Band Concert
Thursday, July 30 7:15pm Rain Date (if needed for Chandler's Band Concert)


 
Annual 4th of July Festival
Bring the family, chairs and blankets, and enjoy the fireworks display at the Eastern Promenade. Fireworks begin after dusk (approximately 9:05 p.m.) Food vendors are on site starting at 3:00 p.m. Please park off Munjoy Hill and walk up. Please leave your pets at home. (Handicap parking is available Fort Allen Park Gazebo & reserved Cutter Street slots…look for the orange cones!)

DATE: Saturday, July 4 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 5)
TIME: 7:00 pm – 10:00pm (Information/Cancellation Program Hotline: 207-756-8130)
LOCATION: Eastern Promenade / Munjoy Hill
FMI: 207-756-8275