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The Portland Jazz Orchestra

Thursday, February 11, 2010   8:00 PM

Dr. Chris Oberholtzer and his 18 piece ensemble perform an evening of big band swing! ($5 students, seniors, and advance. $9 door)

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An Evening with Dar Williams

Friday, February 12, 2010   6:30 PM

Sold Out! Doors will open at 6pm.

One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar has been engaging audiences with her musical artistry since the early 90s when she rose from the Northeast coffeehouse circuit to the national spotlight. Video! ($35, doors at 6pm)

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An Evening with Dar Williams

Friday, February 12, 2010   9:30 PM
40 tickets left! Don't wait. Doors will open at 9pm.

One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar has been engaging audiences with her musical artistry since the early 90s when she rose from the Northeast coffeehouse circuit to the national spotlight. Video!($35, doors at 9pm)

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Food Films: "Chocolat" & Aurora Provisions

Sunday, February 14, 2010   6:00 PM

Sold Out!

It's VALENTINE'S DAY, Rabelais Books, the Maine Institute of Food & Drink and One Longfellow Square continue a series of culinary cinema paired with offerings from the finest local restaurants. A menu from Leslie and Marika of Aurora Provisions meets Chocolat in February! ($30, doors at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm)

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Robinella

Tuesday, February 16, 2010   8:00 PM

Robinella has always made music that cannot be boxed into one category. She's had the Industry struggling with descriptions as long as she has been making music. She has slipped in and out of genres ranging from Bluegrass, Folk and Americana to Jazz, always dodging labels. Video! Connor Garvey opens! ($10 adv/$12 door)

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Barefoot Truth CD Release Show

Thursday, February 18, 2010   8:00 PM

Barefoot Truth is one of the more promising young roots rock bands on the indie circuit these days. They're refined cross-generational appeal invites you to hold on by letting go and remember to take your soul outside to play. Pete Miller Opens!
New CD: Threads
Video! ($12 adv/$15 door)

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Cliff Eberhardt

Friday, February 19, 2010   8:00 PM

Sponsored by The Bollard! A driving force of the Greenwich Village New Folk movement and well known among his peers, Cliff’s songs have been covered by the likes of Richie Havens, Buffy St. Marie, Erasure and Lucy Kaplansky. Video! Brooke Brown Saracino opens! ($20 adv/$23 door)

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Johnny A

Saturday, February 20, 2010   8:00 PM
As seen recently opening for Johnny Winter at the Merrill!

Johnny A. is widely regarded as one of America's finest contemporary guitarists. His latest works have sold thousands of copies, the most recent CD's - 2004's Get Inside and 1999's Sometime Tuesday Morning, are the critically acclaimed solo culmination of a lifetime of playing in a long parade of bands. Video! Elsa Cross Opens! ($17 adv/$20 door)

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Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Thursday, February 25, 2010   8:00 PM

Acclaimed Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and vibrant young cellist Natalie Haas "duck and dive" around each other, swap melody and harmony lines, and improvise on each other's rhythmic riffs. Video! ($20 adv/$23 door)

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Jeffrey Foucault & Andy Friedman with Paul Curreri

Friday, February 26, 2010   8:00 PM

Performing together, Jeffrey Foucault and Andy Friedman have a repertoire that is pure Americana poetry, a mix of country blues, country, and folk music. Video! Paul Curreri Opens! ($15 adv/$18 door, 8pm)

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Alash Ensemble Tuvan Throat Singers

Saturday, February 27, 2010   8:00 PM

Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture, while infusing their songs with western elements, including touring with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. Video! ($20 adv/$22 door)

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Po'Girl

Wednesday, March 03, 2010   8:00 PM

As seen opening for Girlyman!!

Hailing originally from Canada, Po' Girl weave a blend of musical influences, sweetness, grit & soul into their fresh and original sound. Since the band' s birth in Vancouver, BC in 2003 they've been winning devoted and growing numbers of fans across 4 continents and 13 countries with their powerful, passionate and spirited live shows. JT Nero Opens! Video! ($12 adv/$15 door)

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Bill Morrissey & Mark Erelli

Friday, March 05, 2010   8:00 PM

Bill Morrissey's astute lyrical gifts and graceful, understated melodies have put him on festival stages across the world; into theatres, concert halls, and coffeehouses, and have earned him two Grammy nominations. Mark Erelli exhibits an uncommon musical maturity. From twangy roots rock through fingerpicked folk, rollicking blues, western swing, rockabilly, nineteenth century ballads, lullabies and songs of social and political commentary. Video! ($15 adv/$18 door, 8pm)

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Iris DeMent

Saturday, March 06, 2010   8:00 PM
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Iris DeMent's captivating songs and singular voice are steeped in the history of American country and traditional music. DeMent is a two-time Grammy nominee who has collaborated with some of the greatest country and folk artists of our time. Video! Anne Heaton opens! ($35 adv/$40 door)

Sponsored by Starbird Music

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Food Films: "Delicatessen" with Bar Lola

Sunday, March 07, 2010   6:00 PM

Rabelais Books, the Maine Institute of Food & Drink and One Longfellow Square continue a series of culinary cinema paired with offerings from the finest local restaurants. A menu from Bar Lola meets Delicatessen in March! ($35, doors at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm)

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Grupo Mofongo

Thursday, March 11, 2010   8:00 PM

A Latin Dance Party featuring traditional Afro-Cuban music from Andres Espinoza (percussion), Rafael Freyre (tres, vocals), Gary Wittner (guitar, vocals), and Nate Therrien (bass).($8 adv/$10 door)

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One Longfellow Square is one of Portland, Maine's most charming and versatile performance venues, offering a warm and intimate atmosphere and setting the stage for unforgettable live music and events. Located in Portland's West End at the entrance to the city's Arts District, we can accommodate a wide range of events including film, theater, dance, and of course, live music.

 

We're dedicated to showcasing extraordinary talent and bringing important programming to Portland that might not otherwise visit our town. Our genre-blind booking allows us to focus on quality, rather than type, and brings to Portland the best live music concerts, film, dance, lectures and theater.

 

We are also an astoundingly versatile rental facility, which can be relaxed, intimate and friendly, or formal and chic to accommodate any wedding reception, private party, function, or board meeting. We have a full liquor license, professional quality sound equipment, and an experienced and friendly staff to aid any event.

 

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