Entertainment in Portland, Maine
There’s a reason I work in media and radio; I love entertainment. My grandmother was my best friend growing up and she took me to all kinds of shows, from circuses to dance shows, shows at the Merrill Auditorium, and concerts at our local Portland venues. Give me a schedule, dim the lights and I will sincerely enjoy any performance that comes before me.
I just love to be entertained and can give you my attention for an indefinite amount of time. I also love outdoor sports, nature and adventure, and watching videos of people doing things I couldn’t even dream of doing. I’m talking extreme action videos of people doing crazy things that seem impossible.
Banff Center Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the State Theater
Every year, the Banff Center Mountain Film Festival makes a two-night stop at the State Theater here in Portland to showcase epic, award-winning, incredible adventure films about badass people doing badass things.
As their website shares, this is the largest adventure film tour on the planet and after years of my own viewing, I understand why these films need to be shared around the world.
To get a better idea of what I’m talking about, you can check out this montage of what types of movies are being featured:
They’re always filled with deeper meanings than someone jumping a 100-foot waterfall with a kayak, and the movies for the year 2022-2023 were as powerful as they were entertaining.
Progressive Portland, Maine
I was blown away and sat there looking around the beautiful theater thinking how grateful I am for life. Sounds dramatic, but it was just one of those moments you’re grateful to have. The cinematography in each video was exceptional and intoxicating, you couldn’t take your eyes off the screen if you wanted to.
But movies weren’t the only things that touched my heart.
Many of the videos had empowering moments and lessons and every single time there was a joke or iconic moment, the theater erupted in pops, claps, boos and shouts.
Every single time there was a statement made about women’s rights and empowerment or about breaking stereotypes, almost everyone in the theater reacted positively, collectively.
It was an amazing time to be a part of, to be surrounded by so many progressive people who believe in the same inclusive future as you do. It is even more extraordinary to experience it in your city.
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