I spent a pleasant evening at the Penobscot Theatre Company as part of last month's Maine Book…read moreFestival. I was on a panel about suspense and the influence of Stephen King, and it was fun to have that event in the heart of Derry/Bangor. The theater was attractive, with a nice stage and a spacious seating area. There were some cool chandeliers that looked like crystal jellyfish. I gather that the theater is a town landmark and important cultural institution, putting on a full roster of shows when it isn't hosting one-off literary events. There was a little bar off to one side of the theater, apparently called The Stage Door. I hung out there with friends and new acquaintances before and after the panel. I got to try two cans of local beer, the Orono Tubular Hazy IPA and the Sacred Profane Dark Lager. Both were delicious beers that I never see at home. I had a lovely time at the Penobscot Theatre Company and am glad I got to visit on my first trip to Maine. I'd recommend it for all your Bangor theater needs, as well as any events about the great Stephen King.

We have been to this Theatre twice now (Stephen King's Misery) and (Trapped the musical). Both…read moretimes have been an enjoyable experience. Everything from the online tickets to the ease of getting your seat from the ushers. The Theatre itself is a beautiful old space that makes you feel a bit back in time. Located right in downtown Bangor, it's easy to get to, parking isn't a problem, and there are some great dinner options nearby before a show. Looking forward to our next visit.

I recently attended the BSO performance of Vivaldi's, The Four Seasons featuring violinist, Laura…read moreSt. John and it was utterly breathtaking. The space itself is architecturally stunning and the acoustics in the performance hall are truly incredible. My husband and I were greeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff who were more than willing to answer our questions and direct us to our seats. The performance itself was remarkable. Having seen many orchestral productions of The Four Seasons, I thought I knew exactly what to expect. To my surprise and delight, this performance was unparalleled by anything I had seen before. The passion with which each note was played, the warm and informative introductions by Maestro Richman, and the spectacular soloist(s) - simply moving. I would recommend the Bangor Symphony Orchestra not just as a performance, but as an experience. Bring your friends, children, and family. The BSO is not to be missed!

My husband and I went to hear the Bangor Symphony Orchestra play The POPS: The Music of John…read moreWilliams. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by friendly employees, R2D2 (by Paul's R2D2) and Mandalorians (by the Mandalorian Mercs). It was very cool and made you very excited for the music to come. The show itself was phenomenal! With the conductor, Lucas Richman, giving us a mini blurb about each song to come, I got to know the music of John Williams better. I would have to say the music from Harry Potter was my favorite, but the Jaws theme gave me chills and made my heart pound a little harder :) The Bangor Symphony Orchestra performed each song with such intensity! Can't wait for more shows like this one.

We recently attended a classical music performance by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra held here at…read morethe Collins Center. What a difference between this facility and others we have visited. My wife has mobility issues, and the Merrill Auditorium and Bangor's outdoor amphitheater apparently do not want her to attend. Concerts in both of those places were ordeals in comparison. But where the Collins Center is concerned, there is plenty of parking, including handicapped spaces, right next to the building. And plenty of leg room in all the aisles. This place joins a very short list of indoor venues we are willing to plan on attending.

No refunds here. The story is concert was postponed and no one has any idea when. Don't hide behind…read morethe promoter Waterfront Concerts. Do the right thing and see that moneys are refunded. The 200$ means more to me than it ever will to you.

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!

To start off the owner is sexist, and others have told me that before too. He was unkind and short…read moretempered to me and my wedding party. He lied at the beginning and said we had all day Friday for rehearsal, one week prior he said it had to be after 7pm because he had a yoga class. (The wedding was outside in October, it was dark out). On the wedding day he threw out $1,000 worth of our food, without asking, threw our cupcakes in the box and they were all sideways. He threw out our ring boxes and decorations without asking---and while the wedding reception was still going on. He did not play any song I requested. And continually came up to my husband during the reception asking questions about songs and making comment about guests. He planned to pass out cupcakes and was late doing so. And he rushed out guests He gets you sucked in with his, "lowest prices in town" and then nickel and dimes you". Overall, cute location- but very poor business. I do not recommend this to anyone.

Owner is horribly unprofessional. he rudely chastised someone outside for letting their tiny tiny…read moredog walk around and gave some rude speech about his insurance company and him being sued if the dog bit someone. There's a nice way to say everything, but he chose to be a jerk. Stay away from this place for events. The event part is called Meadowbrook reception center.

I went to witness a Led Zeppelin show this week and was not disappointed. I wish the sound quality…read morewas much better. It sounded to me like it was coming through a car stereo or a record player with little speakers. The optics were average but good for the venue. I saw much better in Tampa but again, for the area, they were fine. 45 minutes of good music and average optics. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon.

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....) ;)