It’s been entirely too long since we’ve had live anything — live music, live musicals, live comedy shows, live cabaret shows — anything. And one of the biggest supporters of music and the arts in Portland and throughout Maine (which is a melting pot for music and the arts in and of itself) is Portland … Read more
PORTLAND — Portland Ovations welcomes you to return to in-person performance this fall. On June 15, virtually join Portland Ovations for Screen to Stage, a 30-minute sneak peek at the artists the 90-year-old nonprofit arts organization is bringing live onto Portland stages in their 2021-22 season, as we move off of our screens and back … Read more
Tania Powers dropped off a party swag box for each event sponsor, got dressed in a 1930s-inspired theatergoing ensemble, had her temperature taken and was escorted to a seat at Merrill Auditorium, where she opened her laptop to see the live chat responding to what was happening 20 feet in front of her. This is … Read more
Portland Ovations is in production for Portland Ovations Presents: POP 90, a benefit celebration of Ovations’ 90th anniversary year, livestreamed from Merrill Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25. Packed with performances and Portland celebrities, this live event and virtual gathering is free and open to all. “Our individual and community well-being relies on creating … Read more
It’s almost unheard of for a nonprofit to last 90 years — NINETY YEARS. ALMOST A CENTURY. But here we are talking about Portland Ovations, who just hit that milestone and is celebrating with a massive fundraising event this Thursday, March 25. “Pop 90” is loaded with…everything, honestly. From an exclusive pre-party that lets you … Read more
PORTLAND — Join Portland Ovations, Indigo Arts Alliance and a group of North American Indigenous artists in a sweeping conversation, Seeking Resonance: Toward Being Future Beings, on Wednesday, March 3 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. This gathering looks toward the development of renowned Yup’ik artist and choreographer Emily Johnson’s new multidisciplinary project, “Being Future Being,” … Read more
PORTLAND — You’re invited to a free conversation on contemporary art making on Wednesday, March 3 at 4 p.m. via Zoom (RSVP at portlandovations.org). Please join Portland Ovations, Indigo Arts Alliance and a dynamic group of North American Indigenous artists in a sweeping conversation, “Seeking Resonance: Toward Being Future Beings.” This gathering looks toward the … Read more
BANGOR, Maine — Portland Ovations has teamed up with city officials and Ice Dance International to bring shows to a few outdoor parks and skating rinks on Saturday, Feb. 6th, between 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. It’s one of many “Performances in Your Parks” that Portland Ovations has done through the pandemic, including live concerts … Read more
Portland Ovations recently announced the return of Performances in Your Parks. Working closely with the City of Portland to ensure everyone’s health and safety, on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ovations will present four 15-minute outdoor pop up performances by Ice Dance International. Performances include outdoor pop-up shows at The Rink … Read more
PORTLAND — Portland Ovations is excited to announce the return of Performances in Your Parks. Working closely with the City of Portland to ensure everyone’s health and safety, on Saturday, Feb. 6 between 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ovations will present four 15-minute outdoor pop up performances by Ice Dance International. Performances include outdoor pop-up … Read more