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.

We went to the Maine Mariners hockey game. This is really fun!! There were tons of families with…read moreyoung children. Lots of great music and energy. After the first period, a group of Casco Bay youth hockey players came onto the ice to play a 'game'. We were gifted the tickets so I am not sure how much it would've cost. We found nearby free on street parking.

I've been coming to this building for hockey games since I was literally a toddler. It's hosted…read moreseveral hockey teams since then and changed ownership hands. I will say that the experience is still very worth attending. The staff is very friendly and the ownership group keeps the building well staffed. The bathrooms are clean - cleaner than large stadiums! And the entertainment typically speaks for itself.

It has to be difficult to be the Portland Expo building. You're over a hundred years old, and maybe…read morearen't as cool as some of the other venues around town, or are rockin' the best amenities in the world, or get the chance to host the hippest events, or are even located in a trendy neighborhood, but you're there. Ever present. Doing the dirty work that makes our great city keep on keepin' on. So, hats off to you, Portland Expo. Thanks for being a really excellent polling place. And for being a great spot for our high schools to play and graduate. We appreciate the Red Claws and the Maine Roller Derby. Sometimes you get boxing or beer festivals, comic or mom and baby expos, home shows or car shows; that's pretty badass how you cater to just about every demographic. And Snoop Dogg? Remember that? Whoa. The point is, in the words of Billy Joel: don't go changing to try and please me; you never let me down before." Everything's changing these days, technology is making things speed up at an insane rate, and everyone's trying to top everyone else. But you do you. It's worked for over a century, and - while your parking can be annoying and your bathrooms not always the cleanest - we're always going to need a place like yours to do the normal things, the every day things, the nitty gritty things.

Clean, organized. Food is not badly priced. Most items are $5 or less. French fries, nachos,…read morepopcorn $3. Beer is $5 for domestic Budlight. $6 for Microbrews. Plenty of toilets. They also utilize the restrooms from the SeaDogs stadium when needed.

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.

A haiku... Dear…read morePortland Sea Dogs It will always be Hadlock Love, your loyal fans (Because Yelp is telling me I need more characters. Taken from https://www.portlandmaine.gov/1173/Hadlock-Field: "Named after long time Portland High baseball coach Edson Hadlock Jr., Hadlock field is a 7,368 seat classic minor league baseball stadium that was renovated in 1993 and boasts great site lines and an intimate atmosphere that brings the fans right into the action. The stadium has been compared to Camden Yards in Baltimore for its brick façade and old-style feel... " A feeling I know many of us hope we don't lose.)

It was my first ever visit, and I was surprised how affordable the tickets are. It was easy to get…read morein, the place was clean and a lot of people working for a mid week afternoon game. We sat by the bull pen area in the outfield- comfy seats great view for about $35ish and a bbq buffet. The bbq was...not great. From service where there was only 1 line to get food, to the line being directly in front of the grill and the smoke was billowing onto everyone getting food. Hot dogs, burgers pulled chicken were the options. Pulled chicken was too sauced and just not pleasant. The hot dog was fine. The sides- Cole slaw and pasta salad in tiny containers- as were the individual condiments- extremely not environmentally friendly with the single use ketchup, mustard and relish packets all over- why would they do this? The best part was it came with a Seabiscuit. They didn't announce about the fountain drinks we had to keep our cups- so by 12pm there were no cups for drinks to be had- nor were we aware while the BBQ/food and drinks end we wouldn't have access to water after 1pm. It's kind of wild- yes the price is incredibly affordable- but the game goes on for 2.5 more hours after the food shut off- why?

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.

I grew up at this rink and let me tell you what, it's a shit hole. OK, OK. It's not a shit hole…read more Shit holes are nicer. The boards are warped, the ice is crappy, the locker rooms smell, people shit in the urinals and piss in the showers. There's a good chance you'll leave this place with herpes or HIV...at least a tetanus shot.

I have to somewhat agree with the above review-the place was dumpy, which was made obvious by the…read morecollapse of the roof--thankfully the team of young kids that had been there praticing had just left before it happened! Anyway--this business no longer exists!

I've lived in Maine most of my life yet have never been "IN" Bangor. I've passed through a hundred…read moretimes. Attended the annual Witches Walk yesterday at the Bangor Waterfront Park. The event itself was so much fun - we will definitely do that again! The waterfront park is beautiful. Clean. Pretty. Spread out. Convenient to downtown. I want to come back in the summer when the docks are in.