One Longfellow Square
One Longfellow Square is a non-profit performing arts and concert venue in Portland, Maine, United States. Located in Longfellow Square, the building is home to the Center for Cultural Exchange, which opened on March 5, 1999, in the renovated building.[1] The building was abandoned in 1994 and purchased by Portland Performing Arts in 1998. After the group spent nearly $800,000 to renovate the space.[2][3][4] The venue nearly permanently closed due to financial losses sustained due to safety restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
References
- ^ "Center for Cultural Exchange, 1999". Businesses & Buildings - Portland Press Herald Still Film Negatives. 3 February 1999.
- ^ Sutherland, Amy (February 28, 1999). "Cultural Center Plans Heady Mix of Events". Portland Press Herald.
- ^ Kelley, Michael (22 June 2021). "Things are looking up for One Longfellow Square". Press Herald.
- ^ "How music lovers in Maine saved One Longfellow Square". newscentermaine.com. June 23, 2020.
- ^ "One Longfellow Square fighting to stay afloat during pandemic". WGME. 16 June 2020.
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Music venues of Maine
- Maine Savings Amphitheater
- Maine State Pier
- Thompson's Point
- Aura
- Collins Center for the Arts
- Maine State Music Theater
- Merrill Auditorium
- One Longfellow Square
- Portland House of Music and Events
- Port City Music Hall
- State Theatre
- Alfond Arena
- Androscoggin Bank Colisée
- Augusta Civic Auditorium
- Cross Insurance Arena
- Cross Insurance Center
- Portland Exposition Building
- American Folk Festival
- Bowdoin International Music Festival
- KahBang Music and Art Festival
- Sunaana
43°39′11″N 70°15′59″W / 43.65303°N 70.26644°W / 43.65303; -70.26644
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