By Lucy | Published:
May 24, 2012
We’re looking forward to our special event, Raising Readers Presents… Scott Nash, during our next $1 First Friday on June 1. Scott’s books are hugely popular, and we expect a terrific turn-out! First Fridays are busy nights in the Arts District, especially as the weather warms up! There are several events in the neighborhood on June 1, making [...]
By Lucy | Published:
May 8, 2012
Saturday, May 19 is the second annual Maine Member Day. Nine museums throughout the state (including this one) will be offering free reciprocal admission all day. If you’re a member of any participating museum, everyone included in your membership will be admitted for FREE to any other participating museum! I’ve listed all the participating museums and [...]
By Lucy | Published:
June 7, 2011
As my friends and family can attest, I’m a bit nuts about museums. Day trips and vacations are never complete without discovering a new museum or two. One of the things I love about working in public relations here at the Museum & Theatre is giving tours – when I guide someone through our exhibits, I find that [...]
By Lucy | Published:
May 5, 2011
Saturday, May 14 is the first ever Maine Member Day. Twelve museums throughout the state (including this one) will be offering free reciprocal admission all day. If you’re a member of any participating museum, everyone included in your membership will be admitted for FREE to any other participating museum! Margaret Hoffman at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens came [...]
By Lucy | Published:
July 5, 2010
Like most of us who work here in the Arts District, I’m always excited when I hear about something new in the neighborhood – and this is a biggie! The State Theatre is scheduled to reopen in the fall! I grew up just outside of Portland, so I have many memories of seeing amazing performances [...]
By Lucia | Published:
May 28, 2010
Summer Hours! OPEN Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm! OPEN Sunday noon-5pm! Summer tip #1: The lunch hour tends to be less busy if you’re looking to avoid the crowds… Memorial Day! 11:00 First Flags 1:00 Ready, Set, Play: La Gallinita Ciega 3:00 Japanese Dance Performance! Performers from Hachinohe, Japan have traveled to Maine to perform Enburi [...]
By Kathryn | Published:
April 21, 2010
I’ve never appreciated spring as much as I do now that I’ve moved to Portland from Maryland. It’s great being in Portland because even in the midst of a city, you can find havens of green, beach or outdoor fun! Every time there is a sunny day in Portland (and I’m not at the Museum [...]
By Lucia | Published:
April 16, 2010
April vacation is the best time to visit the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine! Why? First of all, it’s the opening of the play The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings. The actors are geared up, the set is unbelievable, and the tickets are only $7 for members and $8 for non-members! Now that’s an [...]
By Kathryn | Published:
February 8, 2010
If you’re planning a trip to Portland during February vacation week or just looking for some fun things to do, I’ve got some useful tips! When you’re walking around Portland and you suddenly wish you had a map or directions, stop into the Portland information center in Deering Oaks Park, which is open 7 days [...]
