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Cattle Call LIVE in Concert
May
2

Cattle Call LIVE in Concert

Cattle Call is Maine’s answer to a Saturday night honky-tonk, serving up a boot-stomping mix of classic country favorites and rowdy originals with plenty of honky-tonk swagger and just enough outlaw spirit to keep things interesting.

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PATHS Annual Student Showcase 2026
May
13

PATHS Annual Student Showcase 2026

Join The Hill Arts in welcoming the students from PATHS for their annual music showcase. The two-year music program teaches students how to interpret and perform many contemporary musical styles including but not limited to Rock, R&B, Rap, Jazz, Folk and Electronica.

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PATHS Annual Student Showcase 2026
May
14

PATHS Annual Student Showcase 2026

Join The Hill Arts in welcoming the students from PATHS for their annual music showcase. The two-year music program teaches students how to interpret and perform many contemporary musical styles including but not limited to Rock, R&B, Rap, Jazz, Folk and Electronica.

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The Wizard of Oz presented by Dirigo Conservatory of Movement
May
29

The Wizard of Oz presented by Dirigo Conservatory of Movement

$25 Adv/$30 Door

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You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine featuring Katie Daggett and Ed DesJardins LIVE
May
31

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine featuring Katie Daggett and Ed DesJardins LIVE

$22 Adv/$26 Door

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You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine's enduring legacy. Prine, widely celebrated as one of history's greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others, are featured in the film performing on the Ryman stage for this special celebration of his life and music.

A note from producer Fiona Whelan Prine, 2025

John passed in April 2020 there was an extraordinary outpouring of love from his many followers and fans all over the world. His life’s work -the catalog of songs he created -had a way of connecting to people using empathy, humor and truth to convey his understanding of the human condition. In helping to create this film my main goal was to honor that legacy in the most honest and authentic way possible. I wanted to create an opportunity for all of us to gather in remembrance, to celebrate how he had lived his life, and to honor his singular and unique talent.

On October 10, 2022, on what would have been his 76th birthday, we gathered at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville TN. Artists from every genre and generation spent two unforgettable nights together. We laughed, cried, shared stories and sang the songs that spanned John’s 50-year career. This film documents those nights and in doing so creates a permanent memorial to our well-loved and sadly missed John Prine. With my co-production and creative partners at Radical Media we captured the artists on stage and the wonderful sense of community, joy and gratitude shared among those who joined us in the audience at the Ryman. As Producer, my hope is that this film will extend the spirit of those nights to audiences everywhere, reminding them how vital, alive, and deeply relevant his songs are, and ensuring that they will be remembered and shared for many years to come.

Featuring Maine-based Americana Duo Katie Daggett and Ed DesJardins. Since 2004, these two combine soulful organic vocal harmonies with spare yet impactful musicianship that never fails to connect them to a wide range of diverse audiences.  

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You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine featuring Robby Coffin, Ann Holbrook, David Thibodeau and Seth Warner
May
31

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine featuring Robby Coffin, Ann Holbrook, David Thibodeau and Seth Warner

$22 Adv/$26 Door

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You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine's enduring legacy. Prine, widely celebrated as one of history's greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others, are featured in the film performing on the Ryman stage for this special celebration of his life and music.

A note from producer Fiona Whelan Prine, 2025

John passed in April 2020 there was an extraordinary outpouring of love from his many followers and fans all over the world. His life’s work -the catalog of songs he created -had a way of connecting to people using empathy, humor and truth to convey his understanding of the human condition. In helping to create this film my main goal was to honor that legacy in the most honest and authentic way possible. I wanted to create an opportunity for all of us to gather in remembrance, to celebrate how he had lived his life, and to honor his singular and unique talent.

On October 10, 2022, on what would have been his 76th birthday, we gathered at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville TN. Artists from every genre and generation spent two unforgettable nights together. We laughed, cried, shared stories and sang the songs that spanned John’s 50-year career. This film documents those nights and in doing so creates a permanent memorial to our well-loved and sadly missed John Prine. With my co-production and creative partners at Radical Media we captured the artists on stage and the wonderful sense of community, joy and gratitude shared among those who joined us in the audience at the Ryman. As Producer, my hope is that this film will extend the spirit of those nights to audiences everywhere, reminding them how vital, alive, and deeply relevant his songs are, and ensuring that they will be remembered and shared for many years to come.

Featuring the quartet of Robby Coffin on electric guitar, Ann Holbrook, voice, David Thibodeau on bass, and Seth Warner on acoustic guitar and voice. This exceptional lineup of Maine musicians and performance captures both the intimacy and soul of Prine’s work.  Together, these artists bring warmth, reverence, and their own musical voices to Prine’s songs, creating an evening that feels both familiar and freshly alive. Whether you’ve been a lifelong fan or are discovering his music for the first time, this is a night to laugh, reflect, and sing along-celebrating one of America’s greatest songwriters and the enduring power of a well-told song.

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Owen Kennedy and Seán Heely Live
Jul
16

Owen Kennedy and Seán Heely Live

Owen Kennedy and champion Scottish musician Seán Heely 
bring a dynamic, deeply expressive program to The Hill Arts 
blending stunning bouzouki and fiddle duets with the full 
emotional range of Celtic tradition.

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Memphis Lightning
Jul
17

Memphis Lightning

Lightning is one of todays greatest guitar slingers and is compared to the likes of Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, and Link Wray along with the showmanship of of Mich Jagger and David Bowie.

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The Amazing Acro-Cats
Aug
13
to Aug 30

The Amazing Acro-Cats

This troupe of trained domestic house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls, and performing other feats of agility and entertainment.

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Mike Maurice and Old Tom & The Lookouts
Sep
12

Mike Maurice and Old Tom & The Lookouts

Mike Maurice is a Maine-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Biddeford who crafts a rich sonic landscape of soulful, earthy textures and reflective undertones. He is widely regarded as one of Maine’s most compelling live performers

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
15

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
16

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
17

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
17

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
18

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
22

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
23

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
24

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
24

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio
Oct
25

Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio

Back By Popular Demand! The Gospel Messiah started in Portland, Maine in 2025 inspired by a successful production in Los Angeles, CA by composer/musician Jack Maeby and theatrical director Carol Tanzman and was specifically reconfigured to make it more meaningful for the Portland community.

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Performances for Purpose
Feb
22

Performances for Purpose

We use performance as a tool for direct action. We gathering art, community, and resources to support mutual aid. Our events turn creative expression into tangible care, centering trust, dignity, and collective responsibility.

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Performances for Purpose
Feb
22

Performances for Purpose

We use performance as a tool for direct action. We gathering art, community, and resources to support mutual aid. Our events turn creative expression into tangible care, centering trust, dignity, and collective responsibility.

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Mulligan Stew and AZV (a-zed-five) LIVE
Feb
21

Mulligan Stew and AZV (a-zed-five) LIVE

Mulligan Stew is a three-piece band built for maximum boil-over. Hunter Walkup is the guitar-slinging, singing bag of bones from Texas. Alden Bertinet, the Goose, holds down the low end on bass, golden hair flowing freely. And on drums is ArchBishop Von Stewgler (Ethan Parker), the one-take wonder, keeping the chaos locked in.

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Dragology Presents: Feelin' Frosty
Dec
27

Dragology Presents: Feelin' Frosty

Dragology is back and we're Feelin' Frosty!! We have a stacked show with talent from all over New England! Hosted by Gem Fatale, featuring our headliners: Brae the Fallen and Mike Hawk of Boston, and Saison of Dover! We are also featuring the returning excellence that is Holly Daze, Alexandra Heartbreaker, and Victicia Lee Genshin! Come join us for a night of laughs and drag to warm up the holiday season! 

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Magic 8 Ball Winter Solstice Concert
Dec
21

Magic 8 Ball Winter Solstice Concert

Magic Eight Ball brought you the acclaimed Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan Birthday celebration, and the unprecedented tribute to national treasure Tom Waits, and most recently wowed appreciative audiences with celebrations of both the winter and the summer solstices.

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