This week, two guests walk us through all these “Beautiful Blackbird” activities – Jordia Benjamin, Executive Director of the Indigo Arts Alliance and René Goddess, a Portland-based theater artist who is Artistic Director of The Theater Ensemble of Color as well as the director of the stage play edition of “Beautiful Blackbird.”
Read MoreAssembled on a teal cardboard wall is a wide range of children’s artwork: doodles of multiple orange cats, crayon-drawn self-portraits, Acadia National Park depicted in markers, a drawing of a cup of boba tea. While the works vary in style and content, they come together in the mural to create a portrait of the children of the Portland area.
Read MorePortland, Maine, is often associated with the calm coastal and seaside lifestyles. With a lively working waterfront, picturesque lighthouses, and sea glass beaches, it’s never been a better time to plan a trip to Maine.
Read MoreFall in Portland, Maine is a spectacular experience, filled with vibrant colors and a host of activities. September to October is the best time of year to enjoy the magic of fall in Portland, from the scenic coastal views to fun downtown festivities. Stroll through the charming streets of the Old Port, where you can explore local shops and enjoy seasonal treats at cozy cafes. Don’t miss the chance to visit nearby orchards for apple picking or take in breathtaking views on a scenic drive. With local festivals celebrating food, art, and community, there’s fall things to do in Portland, ME for everyone to enjoy.
Read MoreThe Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine received a $200,000 grant that will allow the Portland attraction to launch a multi-tiered marketing campaign to increase awareness among tourists with children.
Read MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) has been awarded $200,000 as part of the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program, announced today by the Maine Office of Tourism. CMTM is one of eight organizations across the state receiving funding.
Read MoreIndigenous Peoples’ Day is a day of honor, remembrance and celebration. For many, the day is a way to reclaim stolen history and uplift the past and present contributions of Indigenous people. At the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine from 10 am - 11 am see the Burnurwubskek Singers from Penobscot Nation who will be drumming and sharing songs and stories from their 25 years of being a drum group.
Read MoreThe last weekend of September kicks off the Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival. The Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine will debut a children's play with a deeper meaning behind it as a part of the festival.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival, which will have events statewide, from Rockland and Hallowell to Portland and Lewiston.
Read MoreThe Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival (BBCBF) kicks off Saturday with a variety of events for families to celebrate Black culture in Maine and beyond. The statewide festival was founded in 2019 and was created to honor the award-winning picture book "Beautiful Blackbird" by Ashley Bryan. This year, the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is turning the book into an interactive theater production for children ages five and under. The play debuts Saturday at the museum, which is also offering $1 admission to the museum and $1 tickets to the show.
Read MoreFederal grant of $224,143 will help the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine develop programs that comply with Maine law calling for African American and Wabanaki studies in public schools.
Read MoreOne artist who spoke to kids at the museum emphasized the importance of these programs for LGBTQ+ children to feel accepted in society.
Read MoreThe play structure at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine is closed to make way for ducklings
Read MoreThe Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine will showcase an array of works by local artists at a 21-plus event complete with food and cocktails, both a live and silent art auction, featuring music and comedy. The proceeds will all go toward its Community Fund, which supports kids and families who face barriers in accessing the facility.
This will be the museum’s second Flying Colors Art Auction Benefit and will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 10.
Read MoreOn Sunday, the Children's Museum and Theater of Maine hosted local authors to share their books for the special week.
Read MoreMadeleine Corson, a former media executive and board member for the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, died Monday after battling cancer. Corson was the former Chair of the Board of Guy Gannett Communications and a long-term member of the Museum & Theatre Board of Directors.
Read MoreShe was the executive who gave hugs to all her employees. The fierce advocate for family-owned businesses even after she sold her own. The generous benefactor who delighted in introducing children to the arts, especially theater.
Read MoreIt’s almost time for the Solar Eclipse! “News Center Maine’s United in Totality” team stopped by the museum this week to learn about the exciting programs being offered by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds as the state of Maine prepares for Monday’s eclipse.
Read MoreThe Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine announces an opportunity for budding playwrights aged 17 and under to submit their original plays to the upcoming Youth Play Festival on June 1 and 2, 2024. The festival, which kicks off the 101st children’s theatre season, aims to ignite a passion for theatre and nurture the imaginative talents of young writers.
Read MoreJoin Watts Hall Community Arts and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine for a captivating rendition of "‘Charlotte’s Web’ — a story of friendship and hope.
Read MoreThe Cape Elizabeth library hosted its inaugural whale-themed family discovery program. A follow-up event with the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is planned for Jan. 27.
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