Known for dancers of impeccable technique and incandescent beauty, Ragamala Dance Company demonstrates “how Indian forms can provide some of the most transcendent experiences that dance has to offer” (The New York Times). Performed to live music and set against largescale projections of exquisite Warli paintings, Sacred Earth explores the interconnectedness and fragile relationship between nature and man. Mother and daughter choreographers/dancers, Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy, create dance landscapes that dwell in opposition—secular and spiritual life, inner and outer worlds, human and natural concerns, rhythm and stillness—to find the transcendence that lies between.

Tickets $40 – $35

Student Deal $15

Master of the concert stage, celebrated statesman of the classical music world and Grammy-winner, all describe one of the most versatile, brilliant, and universally respected pianists on the international concert scene, Emanuel Ax. “His greatness, his overwhelming authority as musician, technician and probing intellect emerges quickly as he plays. Within minutes, we are totally captured by his intensity and pianistic achievement” (The Los Angeles Times). This landmark performance of solo works is not to be missed. Mr. Ax makes his triumphant return to the Merrill stage in a landmark performance of solo works by Franz Schubert, Samuel Adams and Frédéric Chopin.

Tickets $55 – $40

Student Deal $15

Spend a week in Nottingham! Students in grades 4-6 can explore the world of the classic tale of Robin Hood through games, artwork, and performance. There will be an invited open classroom on the final day of camp to share what the class has done.

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Monthly documentary screening in partnership with Points North Institute and the Camden Opera House January through November.

Even before this Irish-American supergroup released its debut album, The Irish Times hailed them as “one of the great forces in Irish music.” The Gloaming combines traditional Irish tunes and ancient sean-nós song with brave explorations of exhilarating and explosive medleys to create a distinctive new sound. With fiddlers Martin Hayes and Caoimhin Ó Raghallaigh, Dennis Cahill on guitar, Iarla Ó Lionáird on vocals and Thomas Bartlett on piano, the five brilliant musicians deliver an astonishing, combustible and unforgettable listening experience.

Tickets $40 – $35 – $20

At locations around Greater Portland hosts open their homes and businesses to Lift360 guests. Serving drinks, dinner guests mingle with a celebrity, leader or expert featured at each location. Discourse and conversation over delicious meals vary from location. Proceeds support Lift360’s Springboard program that brings community expertise to a nonprofit.

Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of Annie is a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as: “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”

Tickets $70 – $55 – $45

It has become trendy to seek out that elusive little black dress at Goodwill locations instead of paying rack price at mainstream retailers. With donations changing daily, you never know when or where that perfect little black dress will appear. 100% of every dollar contributed to the Goodwill Veteran’s Fund is distributed directly back Maine veterans and their families. So join us to celebrate the Little Black Dress and help us raise funds for Goodwill’s Veterans Fund at our annual Little Black Dress Event!

Hit the road with Portland Ovations for the ultimate “away game” when hometown hero Daniel Sonenberg’s The Summer King receives its fully-staged premiere at the esteemed Pittsburgh Opera. Featuring celebratory meals at Pittsburgh’s signature eateries, visits to the Steel City’s most famous cultural institutions, and our very own backstage-at-the-opera event, this Destination Pittsburgh weekend promises something for opera lovers, baseball fans and cultural omnivores alike. As the lead commissioner of The Summer King, Ovations is proud to share the evolution of this work as it hits the national stage. Multi-tier travel packages will be available, proceeds of which will benefit Portland Ovations.

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