An view from behind the bar at the House of Music, a new music venue at the corner of Federal Street and Temple Street in Portland.
Jamie Isaacson, left, and Ken Bell are partnering to run the House of Music, which plans to open its doors Friday.
Church pews from St. Patrick's Church in Lewiston, which closed, are being used at the House of Music.
Amy Lewis, left, and Erin Davidson hang crystals on a chandelier inside the House of Music.
Local musician Lyle Divinsky paints a wall at the new music venue.
The green room for musicians looks out over the floor and stage.
The House of Music will serve food and will offer outdoor seating for diners.
Some of the seating at the House of Music was created from old church pews.
House of Music, a new music venue at the corner of Federal Street and Temple Street in Portland, plans to open its doors Friday.
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