See theatrical productions in Portland, Gorham and Bath.
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.
Tickets on Sale: Take your money and run to see Steve Miller Band
The classic rock band’s show at the Maine Savings Pavilion in Westbrook on Aug. 14 was recently announced, and tickets are flying like an eagle.
On the Cheap: Two famous authors and captivating cat videos
Tess Gerritsen will discuss her latest novel, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow will be feted and you catch CatVideoFest 2020.
Face the Music: Big Babe’s Tavern brings nightly music to Knightville
The South Portland music venue and restaurant opened at the site of the former Griffin Club at the end of January.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Low Down’ by The Mallett Brothers Band with Kenya Hall
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary of playing together, the band re-recorded a new version of an old tune.
On the Cheap: Powerful art, celluloid trolls and on-street sledding
‘The Tolerance Project’ at MECA, a free screening of ‘Trolls’ and the OOB Winter Carnival all await you.
Live Music Lineup: Shows span sounds of New Jersey to New Orleans
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes perform on Friday at the State Theatre.
Things to Do: Family-friendly mayhem, two ice bars and Cuban ballroom dancing
Flavors of Freeport includes fancy parties and free events all weekend long.
Face the Music: Francesca Blanchard brings new pop sound, and social-media single, to Sun Tiki
The French-American artist’s new song, ‘Ex-Girlfriend,’ will be part of her set on Saturday.
Tickets on Sale: Writer, comic, actor and podcaster Marc Maron headlines State Theatre
There are still some tickets left for Maron’s Thursday night show.