Ovations’ presentation of the joyous dance-party band from Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras, at Port City Music Hall has, like all other gatherings in the nation, been cancelled. But that’s not going to stop us from helping you enjoy a Las Cafeteras dance (or listening) party at your home! Scroll down to find a Las… Read more »
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New England Fights line up is not to be missed!
New England Fights is coming to Merrill on February 8th at 7pm. Check out this amazing line up! PROFESSIONAL 155*Title Manny Bermudez 14-2 (SSSF) vs Bruce Boyington 17-11 (Titan) 155 Josh Harvey 7-0-1 (VisionQuest) vs Jesse Erickson 9-8 (CMBJJ/Recon) 265 Ras Hylton 4-3 (First Class) vs Brad Lee 0-0 (Paladin) 205 Buck Pineau 1-6 (Independent)… Read more »
GuGu Drum Group has been cancelled
Due to the worldwide public health concerns surrounding coronavirus, after many conversations Portland Ovations is cancelling its upcoming performance by Shanghai-based artists GuGu Drum Group on Thursday, February 13, 2020. The artists have not left China. Given the lengthy incubation period of this virus, we do not want to do anything to put our community… Read more »
Trolls – A Fun, Family Friendly Movie Event
Friday, February 21, 2020 at 4 PM Please join The City of Portland for a screening of Trolls on the big screen at Merrill Auditorium. Trolls is a colorful movie with a fantastic soundtrack that includes two of its stars, Portland native Anna Kendrick, and Justin Timberlake.This event is open to everyone and free to… Read more »
2nd Annual Hear Here concert is back!
Hear Here is at Merrill Auditorium on Sunday, January 26th at 4pm This year’s show features: Lindsey Bourassa, Bri Lane, Ikirenga cy’Intore, The Jason Spooner Band, USM Chamber Singers, Angelikah, Dominic Lavoie, Shy & Pihcintu Chorus Video, Franchely Benazo leading a drum circle with other special guests. Creative Portland presents Hear Here 2020, a… Read more »
New England Fights – Interview with Aaron Lacey
Youngs MMA standout fighter Aaron Lacey joins Between Rounds Radio to preview the next fight card put on by Matt and Nick of New England fights. NEF 42 takes place February 8th in Portland at the Merrill Auditorium. Check out our event page for tickets and the latest updates. New England Fights, Maine’s undisputed #1… Read more »
Fight Card Update – Mike Murray takes on Tim Birkenhead on Feb 8 New England Fights
Update to the fight card for New England Fights – New England Fights 42 | Symphony of Destruction at Merrill auditorium February 8th. Check out our event page for the latest updates. Mike Murray will take on Tim Birkenhead Here is Mike Murray vs. Zac Richard from the New England Fights bout on November 2019 Here… Read more »
Fight Card Update – Carl Langston against Jacob Deppmeyer at New England Fights
Updated Fight Card for the New England Fights Event “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. For latest updates visit our event page. NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Carl Langston (0-4) will meet Jacob Deppmeyer (0-0) at a fight weight… Read more »
Riverdance celebrates 25 years!
Riverdance is at Merrill Auditorium on January 14th & 15th at 7:30pm. Riverdance, as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Twenty-five years on, composer Bill Whelan… Read more »
Portland Ovations Staff Picks
The Portland Ovations Team share with us some of their favorite upcoming shows. Casey Oakes – Waitress – Broadway National Tour January 10 & 11, 2020, Merrill Auditorium, Portland Growing up in Cape Elizabeth, the bright lights of Broadway seemed a world away. It wasn’t until high school that I realized not only could I… Read more »