An amazing summer evening for a concert at the waterfront pavilion aka Maine Saving amphitheater…read more We were invited guest to the concert with glam rockers Vince Neil, lead singer of Ray, and the always amazing Brett Michaels. Parking was every where but our host is a season pass holder and drove to the VIP parking lot behind the venue. A short walk up a gentle incline and we were at the gates. The pavilion's web site gives clear instructions on what is and is not allowed. They checked my small bag and off we went. Tickets read the doors open at 6:30p but due to some heavy partying one band had not even done their sound check yet. They opens the gates 15 minutes later. We made our way to the way back of the theatre where the VIP section was. Showed our tickets got a bracelet and off to the VIP area where they have two full bars, 3 small fire pits with ample chairs and on the upper level couches and tables as well as bar stools to enjoy your beverage. We got our drinks and off we went to our seats. We were seated behind the orchestra section with the whole box to ourselves. We sat down for maybe 10 minutes and the show started. Ratt was OK but slow, they must have been the ones hung over, they sounds sluggish. Only knew one song they sang so glad they were not the head liner. A break for bathrooms and more beverages with some free popcorn. Then Vince Neil came on. He was good. Danced to a few of his songs from Motley Crew. The lighting and effects were great, really energized the crowd. Another intermission found it my turn for drinks. Two beers, a small box of wine, and a THC drink to the total of $58! WOW! $72 with tip ouch! The headliner was Brett Michaels. He was AMAZING! Energetic, talking to the crowd, and singing clear and strong bravo! Over all a great experience and will return when able

We spent a long weekend in Maine in September to see the Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge here. The…read morevenue is beautiful, open air with very easy entry and lots of great food & drink options. Lines for merch moved quickly and the option to preorder merch was even a thing. As night fell the stars above us and the breeze from the nearby waterfront made this place magical as the notes of folk guitar and rock swirled around us.

My family and I visited Cross Insurance Center to experience the PBR Velocity Tour and they put on…read morea very good show. It was convenient that I could purchase Lot A parking in advance to ensure I was able to get closer to the building since my wife had surgery recently and had limited mobility for long distances. The staff at the Center are very friendly, helpful and willing to go out of their way to assist. One lady was nice enough to retrieve a wheel chair for my wife and walk us to the section where we were located. It was on the other side of the Center from the entrance. Prices for most food is commensurate with typical arena and stadium prices. Water will run you about $4, but I believe the beers were running close to $40 for 16oz cans. The ambiance of the Center is very dependent on who is entertaining at the time, but PBR does a great job with both music, entertainment and commentary throughout the entire competition. I had no issues while here and leaving took an acceptable amount of time if you knew were to position your vehicle in the various lines that made up the exit line.

We had a work event here a couple weekends ago and it was okay. They have lots of space for events!…read moreThe drinks are quite pricey at any event I have been to there. Parking is also a little difficult.

Caught a Maine Black Bears game at Alfond Arena, and it was such a fun experience! The energy in…read morethe building is incredible--fans are passionate, loud, and totally into the game from start to finish. You can really feel the school spirit and love for hockey here. The arena itself has that classic college feel--cozy but electric, with great sightlines from just about anywhere. It's not one of those huge, impersonal venues, which makes it even better. You're close to the action and can really feel the intensity on the ice. Concessions were solid (good selection and not outrageously priced), and the staff were friendly and efficient, even with a packed crowd. Parking can be a challenge, but if you don't mind walling a bit it isn't too bad. If you're anywhere near Orono during hockey season, catching a Black Bears game at Alfond is a must. Great hockey, great fans, and a true Maine sports

This is a great place to watch a hockey game and to spend your weekend. The building is a little…read moresmall but that adds to the atmosphere of a hockey game. The student section is on the balcony virtually overhanging the ice. The must for food is the baked potatoes located on the far side of the arena from the main entrance.

Home of the Brewer Witches. Cold rink, bring your gloves!read more

Since the new owners took control in October of 2013, the rink is beautiful. New tile in the…read morebathrooms, clean toilets, updated locker rooms--what a difference a few months make. I know there are more improvements on the way and I can't wait to see it in a few months. Going to be one of the nicest rinks around.

We drove here from Bar Harbor on a rainy day to see Top Gun. The next day was rainy so we drove…read moreback to see Jurassic Park! Overall, the facility was clean and well kept. The ticket sellers were friendly. The seating could not be purchased beforehand and it was pretty packed. One thing: the first movie we went to had a series of 'commercials' which ran for a good 10 minutes at the start time of the movie. This was followed by another 10 minutes or so of coming attractions. It just seemed a little odd that the local commercials (volume MUCH too loud for some) would not be played as folks were waiting for the film to start (ie. before the start time of the film). There was one for a seat belt PSA which showed a mom being greeted by a trooper to say her son was killed; it was a little much for some of the patrons who complained loudly. Interestingly, this PSA, although relevant and a needed reminder, was not played the second day. Popcorn was good, but not hot. Seats were comfy. Overall, it was a nice way to spend a few hours during a downpour. There's a great restaurant, Timber, nearby which we'd highly recommend.

Wanted to check-out the latest "Mission Impossible" and was gonna see it in Orono, but it turned…read moreout the Movie Rocket cinemas had "re-opened," so we thought we'd see it there since we've never been to that theater. Well, driving up to the theater complex was not promising, with a parking lot that was barely asphalted, and a building that truly looked like a warehouse masquerading as a cinema, with a façade that didn't even have a marquee, much less anything appealing to lure anyone inside! (See my pics.) Inside, the entryway was dull and out-of-place, with a handful of sad-looking arcade machines -- do kids even have an interest in these antiquated thing-a-ma-jigs?!?! Anyway, no one was making use of any of it. We paid for our film at the concession stand. I always buy popcorn and soda, no matter what movie I see (or even if I just had lunch prior to the film!), just because.... That said, their popcorn was lackluster, but edible. Tom Cruise was delegated to one of the back theaters (there were only us two for the entire film!); it wasn't looking promising.... The house itself was very basic like any other mainstream theater complex: rectangular room with a flat, rectangular screen. Surprisingly, the seats were very comfortable, roomy, with a lot of legroom. (It made the film immensely more enjoyable!) Unfortunately, there was a lot of "bleeding" of soundtrack from adjoining houses -- not horrifically, but it was there throughout, even with all the explosions in our film. Overall, I will say that we probably will drive a little further to Orono for any future films; nevertheless, our experience at Movie Rocket was decent and OK. (And, too, it was cheaper in Orono for matinees....) ;)

I've been to this theater twice and it's been so so. Pricing is decent, the food options are OK,…read morestaff have been more kinda not cool than cool though you have a mix of both. This last experience was a couple days ago to watch the Nosferatu movie and the movie started. They didn't close any of the doors or even turn the lights off. The light wash on the screen was awful, as you can see in the video clip. I also was sitting in the back in a chair that was busted listening to the movies across the hall because all of the theater doors are open. I went out and shut the doors for the theaters right around our and then the doors for Narato so that I can actually listen to the Nosferatu movie not every other movie that had allowed crash bang audio track. Not a lot of options around and the theater is not bad, it's just I was left unimpressed. Also, the popcorn gives me a major stomach ache

The place looks a little off but when you get in it looks like any non special cinema, which is…read morefine. You can check out by yourself and get your tickets printed. The ladies at the counter where okay, not over the top but also not bad. The popcorn was good but super salty. Now, I had read some of the reviews before coming and I was afraid about having a bad experience like some said they did but for my surprise I had a regular time in a regular cinema! THE LIGHTS WHERE OFF!!! And THE DOORS WHERE CLOSED!!! Lucky me lol. The sit was a little hard but also the movie was somewhat long. And for last, the bathroom smell good and looked decent.

Great University that offers small school feel and strong classes. Division 3 sports. School is…read moretucked away in Bangor.

This is a fantastic museum for younger kids age 10 and under. We were pleasantly surprised at the…read morevariety of different exhibits and the size of the museum. It was a good afternoon spent here!

We stopped in on our way back to Portland and the kids (4 and 8) loved it. It was three floors of…read moreassorted fun. The highlights: the Good Night Moon exhibit ( we loved this book when the girls were young) and the doctor's / vet's office. Great fun!