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Historical Items

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Item 104215

Portland Music Festival flyer, Portland, 1923

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1923 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Item 20799

Maine Music Festival program, 1897

Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1897 Location: Bangor; Portland Media: Ink on paper

Item 74938

School music festival program, Portland, 1878

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1878 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Online Exhibits

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Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

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Music in Maine - Bluegrass Music

"We met at the Salty Dog Festival in 1984, attended many festivals and were totally immersed—meeting other musicians, camping and playing music…"

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Music in Maine - Community Music

"Community Music Music makers in Maine make instruments, create music in their communities, and honor heritage."

Site Pages

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… volunteers began hosting the Sweet Chariot Music Festival. It continues to this day. A group of musicians, many from Maine, gather and perform in…"

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"… in the hall on Sundays, the theater group 'The Hockamock Players' and the annual Sweet Chariot Festival uses the stage for their summer concerts."

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… ferry to serve Swan’s Island, welcomed with a festive inaugural ceremony in July of 1960. This vessel could transport seven to eight vehicles…"

My Maine Stories

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North Atlantic Blues Festival
by Paul Benjamin

The history of the North Atlantic Blues Festival

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BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
by BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

A story about the Bluegrass Music Association of Maine

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Keeping Dance and Music Alive
by Cindy Larock

Cindy Larock's involvement in the traditional music and dance scene in Maine for over 40 years.