I recently attended the BSO performance of Vivaldi's, The Four Seasons featuring violinist, Laura…read moreSt. John and it was utterly breathtaking. The space itself is architecturally stunning and the acoustics in the performance hall are truly incredible. My husband and I were greeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff who were more than willing to answer our questions and direct us to our seats. The performance itself was remarkable. Having seen many orchestral productions of The Four Seasons, I thought I knew exactly what to expect. To my surprise and delight, this performance was unparalleled by anything I had seen before. The passion with which each note was played, the warm and informative introductions by Maestro Richman, and the spectacular soloist(s) - simply moving. I would recommend the Bangor Symphony Orchestra not just as a performance, but as an experience. Bring your friends, children, and family. The BSO is not to be missed!

My husband and I went to hear the Bangor Symphony Orchestra play The POPS: The Music of John…read moreWilliams. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by friendly employees, R2D2 (by Paul's R2D2) and Mandalorians (by the Mandalorian Mercs). It was very cool and made you very excited for the music to come. The show itself was phenomenal! With the conductor, Lucas Richman, giving us a mini blurb about each song to come, I got to know the music of John Williams better. I would have to say the music from Harry Potter was my favorite, but the Jaws theme gave me chills and made my heart pound a little harder :) The Bangor Symphony Orchestra performed each song with such intensity! Can't wait for more shows like this one.

I don't know a position one from a grande plié . But - my daughter does and she looks forward to…read moregoing to dance classes. The organization is a family business, a school and a professional company all at once. The location is easy, staff responsive and events easy to enjoy on location and at Merrill for the Nutcracker. The young adult teachers work well with littles, pro teachers guide young teens and there are real opportunities to step into the company for those who are fully committed in later years.

My daughter is a student in two of the young childrens' classes; this is her second year here. We…read morehave enjoyed her two ballet instructors and we're not sure yet about her tap/jazz instructor... I'll update when I feel like I've got an accurate assessment of her teaching skills. The school itself is full of pros. The dancers are constantly preparing for the next show. My daughter wants to watch the real dancers each time we leave. Paying online for monthly tuition payments is super easy. The performances we've attended were enjoyable and well attended. Not being a dancer myself, I can't say anything about style or other dance critiques. I do want to express how much I like the shows. Set and costumes look fabulous and the dancers look great to me!

What a delightful movie theatre! We caught a screening of Jaws (50th anniversary edition) and it…read morewas a great experience. They even had a Lego version of the shark popping out of the water on the concessions counter! Very charming. The seats were comfortable enough (although perhaps a bit narrow) and there were no bad views. I love that there's a balcony! The staff was super friendly and they had a great selection of concessions. The popcorn was fresh and really reasonably priced. It's a great part of the community: they host live events, screen local films, and offer screenings like Jaws. They have a movie-themed cafe next door to boot. I'd absolutely be a regular if I were local. There's no assigned seating for movie screenings, so you may want to arrive early if it's a popular showing.

You can find the Strand Theatre at 345 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 pretty much in the heart of…read moredowntown, slightly south of the center of Main. The theater still has the original marquee and is lit up when active so it's easy to spot. There's parking out front and in several lots a block or so away - we didn't have any issues with finding a spot. Also, parking appears to be free after 6:00 PM (otherwise there's a 2 hour limit). We were visiting friends in coastal main and after a full day of hiking, visiting lighthouses and dinner at a local seafood joint, we decided to hit the Barbie movie at the Strand. Adult tickets were $9 which were super reasonable (in Atlanta it would have been $16, to provide a comparison). There's a ticket boot at the front to one side of the entry door and someone to tear and return the stub just inside. This is a surviving classic old theater - something you rarely see these days and from the programming appears to be quite active, both for running movie productions and for local use. It has a wonderful interior with lots of wood and a full balcony (if you haven't experienced balcony seating it's something to try - that's where we sat). Concessions were reasonable and both the theater and perhaps more importantly, the restrooms (in the basement) were very clean and well maintained. We had a great time with Barbie. The concessions were reasonable and the staff excellent - you could tell that they took great pride in the theater.

The show Fiddle icious was great! Their first time there. Started by a Waterville nativeread more

This is an attractive venue with a lot going for its. It holds just 800 people so there aren't…read morereally many bad seats that I could see. We were in the rear of the first floor orchestra section and it was fine. Parking is fairly easy to find, even during Christmas shopping time like when we went. They are trying to do the right thing currently during Clovis, requiring masks and proof of vaccination. Of course they can't do much about the losers who take them off once they sit down. They made an announcement, but you can hardly except volunteers to go around and enforce the rule and risk a scene with a yahoo. I only had a minor beef with them when we went: our show started 20 minutes late . There was no obvious reason as attendees had stopped coming in. Normally I wouldn't have cared, but it had started snowing earlier and I would have preferred to hit the road sooner and gotten home before midnight. It was a stressful drive, but that wouldn't prevent me from attending another event -- perhaps not in the dead of winter, though!

Bright Star World Dance is a dance studio in downtown Portland, just off of Monument Square. I've…read moretaken classes there and used it for rehearsal/performance space and I think that it is a gem. Yes, it is small and, no, it isn't wheelchair accessible, but it is a perfect location and size for intimate performances and smaller class sizes. The space is bright and sunny, has air conditioning for the one month out of the year that we need it, has ample mirrors, and Rosa is extremely flexible and fair. if you are looking for belly dance classes or a space to rehearse for your dance group, Bright Star World Dance is an excellent venue.

I was in Portland with 15 girls this weekend on a bachelorette party. Early in the week (so totally…read morelast minute) my sister and I decided to try and book a private Zumba class for our not-so-coordinated, but dance-loving bride-to-be. Communication was quick, courteous, and thorough, pricing was unbelievably fair, and the class was SO MUCH FUN. The space was also really nice, with exposed beams, etc. Andrea -- our teacher -- had a great sense of humor, was well-prepared, and the hour flew by. She made some great recommendations for where to grab a cocktail before and after, too -- we were in town to celebrate, after all! I highly recommend booking a private class with Andrea. She's LOVELY. It was such a fun change of pace in terms of the usual bachelorette party agenda, and we'll have some new moves to bust out at the wedding in a couple of weeks!

I have 3 daughters who all dance at SFLADC. My oldest started when she was 3 and will be a senior…read morenext year. We are so happy with our choice in studios as they have helped us raise beautiful dancers and people inside and out. The studio owner always has the kids best interest at heart and offers so many opportunities for all ages...and it keeps growing all the time. The faculty is absolutely amazing in technique, creativity, & amazing role models for our kids! I would highly recommend any dancer or young one wanting to dance to join at this studio!

I have a daughter that danced 15 years at this amazing studio. At almost every discipline and…read morelevel. She was able to grow with the studio, dancers and teachers, developing at the nights level. The studio owner often opened and arranged for her to self rehearse on weekend mornings and late weekdays. To top it all off she and other graduates were honored and recognized at the recital (and all year!) We will both miss SFLADC

Extremely clicky and controlling dance moms and strong emphasis on the dance team. Not a healthy or…read morefriendly environment for young girls. Recitals focus mostly on dance team, while the average dancer looking to have fun gets lost and feels forgotten.

Great place with friendly instructors. We had a "dance party" for visiting grandchildren (ages…read more9-4). The children received an hour of hip-hop dance instruction in the studio, and we had a family party with children and parents in another room afterwards. A super event for our out of town visitors who needed a day away from the beach. A very professional studio; an interesting reuse of old mill space. Highly recommended.

We recently attended a classical music performance by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra held here at…read morethe Collins Center. What a difference between this facility and others we have visited. My wife has mobility issues, and the Merrill Auditorium and Bangor's outdoor amphitheater apparently do not want her to attend. Concerts in both of those places were ordeals in comparison. But where the Collins Center is concerned, there is plenty of parking, including handicapped spaces, right next to the building. And plenty of leg room in all the aisles. This place joins a very short list of indoor venues we are willing to plan on attending.

No refunds here. The story is concert was postponed and no one has any idea when. Don't hide behind…read morethe promoter Waterfront Concerts. Do the right thing and see that moneys are refunded. The 200$ means more to me than it ever will to you.