Events
From concerts, jams, open mic nights, and discussion groups, 317 Main offers a variety of music-related engagements for the whole community.
This month at 317 Main
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Community Events
Open Mic Nights in the Fox and the Fiddle Cafe
Join us in our new cafe space for our Open Mic Nights. Each month, we look forward to gathering friends to listen and perform music together. Please check our community calendar for upcoming dates.
317 Drop-In Jams
The Jam is a time-honored tradition in which musicians gather as a community to make music together. At 317 Main we offer faculty-led acoustic jams that are open to all instruments and all levels of play. No egos allowed — you will be comfortable, supported and engaged by the 317 Main jam community.
These open community are offered on a drop-in basis — just show up with your instrument and your $5.00 fee, and get ready to experience the joy of improvised play. Times, offerings, and locations fluctuate semester to semester. Jams do not meet during the months of July and August.
English Country Dance
A living tradition, English Country Dance has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, challenge short- and long-term memory, and keep those muscles and joints moving. Repertoire ranges from the elegant to the playful, and from 1651 to the present. Class taught by dancing master Robb Spivey. Best of all, you will find yourself transported by live music from our talented house band. English Country Dance is offered on Thursdays as a class during each session. For registration information, please click here.
Workshops
317 Main offers many exciting workshop opportunities throughout the year. Please check our community calendar for upcoming events and dates.
Maine Folk and Dance Series
In 2021, we began our Maine Folk Music and Dance Video Series. These Zoom events were approximately an hour long and included a premiere of the video and an exclusive Q&A session with the artist(s). We welcomed Grace Kapinga, Bennett Konesni, Don and Cindy Roy, and David Sanipass who discussed a range of topics from maritime work songs to Congolese dance and drumming.
This series was made possible with support from Bennett Konesni, Don and Cindy Roy, David Sanipass and Grace Kapinga. Funded in part by a grant from the Maine Bicentennial Commission. It was generously supported by our friends at Original Maine and TSD Environomics, Inc.
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Don and Cindy Roy
Don and Cindy Roy perform Franco-Acadian music on keyboard + fiddle.
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Grace Kapinga
Grace Kapinga performs Congolese dance and drumming
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Bennett Konesni
Bennett Konesni performs maritime and work songs
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David Sanipass
Mi'kmaq Storyteller, Flute Maker and Musician
Concerts and Festivals
Concerts
317 Main hosts a variety of concerts throughout the year in our cafe, on our patio, and in our new Founders Hall. Please check our community calendar for detailed concert information. You can also click below to see current concert ticket on-sale. Join us as we share music we love with our community!
HenryFest
Henryfest is Back! Save the Date 9/7
Henryfest is a fun, family-oriented outdoor music festival at beautiful Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth.
Since its inception in 2004, Henryfest has attracted national and regional artists to play alongside 317’s own faculty and student ensembles. As 317’s largest annual community event, this event draws over 1,000 people and features a full day of musical acts, song & dance workshops, children’s activities, instrument discovery, lawn games, and food trucks.
