Welcome to 317 Main
Encouraging creative expression, personal growth, and community connection through music.
Fox & the Fiddle Café at 317 Main
Located inside 317 Main Community Music Center, Fox & the Fiddle is a cozy café where music and community come together. Enjoy locally roasted coffee, delicious pastries, and light fare in a warm, welcoming space. Whether you’re here for a lesson, a performance, or just to relax, grab a seat, sip, and soak in the creative energy.
Open to the public – stop by and say hello!
Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm
Exciting Upcoming Events
317 Main Presents: Open the Door for Three 3/15 at 7pm
We are thrilled to announce that 317 Main will again be hosting the talented Irish band Open the Door for Three in our beautiful Founders Hall. This is a rare opportunity to see this amazing group perform live in an intimate setting. Open the Door for Three has been praised for their unique blend of traditional Irish music and innovative, contemporary arrangements.
Chris Moore Album Release Party with Yard Sauce, 2/28 at 7pm
Celebrate the release of Chris Moore’s new full-length release, titled “Changing Union” with his Maine-based trio, Yard Sauce! Don’t miss this chance to see the premiere of Chris’ new solo record - including original compositions, co-writes (with Joe K. Walsh and Maine poet Stuart Kestenbaum) and interpretations of traditional Shaker tunes.
317 Main Presents: The Henhouse Prowlers, 2/12 at 7pm
Come join us for a night of exceptional music as The Henhouse Prowlers take the stage at 317 Main Community Music Center. Founded nearly two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education.
Open Mic Night
Join us at Fox & The Fiddle the second and fourth Tuesday of the month for a night of acoustic performances. The event is free, but please use the link below to register either as a performer or to attend. Open Mic begins at 6:30pm.
Building Community Through Music
317 Main Community Music Center brings the power of music to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds from across southern and mid-coast Maine. We were founded in 2004 on the idea that music can engage, vitalize, and strengthen human connections in our communities.
Our Programs
Connecting community members of all ages, programs at 317 Main include classes, ensembles and lessons. 317 Main’s experienced Teaching Artists meet students where they are in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Instruction includes 16 instruments including voice in genres ranging from bluegrass to classical to digital music composition.
Partnership Programs
As a community music center, we know the power of arts education and its effectiveness in boosting student engagement and contributing to greater student achievement in other academic areas.
We believe that creative expression is an inherent right for all, and through our Partnership Programs we build collaborative, sustainable partnerships with schools and non profits to provide expanded access to music education in Maine.
Support Our Work
Music comforts, nurtures, and connects us. Your support will allow us to continue to fulfill our mission and keep programs as accessible as possible.
