WESTBROOK, ME, July 15, 2010 — The Peekaboo Children’s Center, a play space for children up to 5 years old at the Dana Warp Mill, is reaching new heights this summer. On August 15th, Peekaboo is collaborating with the Portland Chamber Music Festival (PCMF) to present a free event at USM’s Abromson Center in Portland that will bring activities and music to families in the Greater Portland area.
The event will begin with an activity hour at 11 am hosted by the Peekaboo Children’s Center, which will be followed by the PCMF’s annual Children’s Concert at 12 noon. The concert features narrator Suzanne Nance of MPBN Radio and PCMF’s Resident Performers. Highlights will include a performance by Karim Al-Zand’s “Red Pajamas”, a work based on “She’ll be Comin’ Round the Mountain.”
Marina Waisman, the Peekaboo Center’s director, expressed her excitement about her participation in the Festival, “We’re delighted to be a part of this wonderful event and to provide another occasion for families to enjoy their time together. The concert presents an invaluable opportunity for children to appreciate and experience music in a setting that’s specifically designed for them. What’s more is that the event is free, making it accessible to everyone.”
The Family Fun Day takes place on August 15th at the Abromson Center at 88 Bedford Street on USM’s Portland Campus. No reservations or tickets are required, and free parking is available in the attached garage. PCMF’s sponsors include Wright Express, MPBN, and Portland Press Herald.
About the Peekaboo Children’s Center:
The 5,000 sq.ft. indoor playground has been providing endless opportunities for play since February 2010. Its many activity areas, colorful installations, and abundance of toys – made of natural materials — are well-loved by many children in the Greater Portland area. Besides providing a fun and clean play space for children, the Center offers classes and events, most of which is free with admission. For more information, please visit www.PeekabooCenter.com or the Center’s Facebook page.
About the Portland Chamber Music Festival:
The Portland Chamber Music Festival (PCMF) celebrates its 17th season August 12 – 21 at the Abromson Center. PCMF is a local, community-based organization that has gained an outstanding regional and national reputation since its founding in 1994. The festival brings nationally recognized artists to Portland to present a wide range of classical chamber music, including the music of living composers. The Festival has played to a nationwide audience on National Public Radio; twice has been awarded an Aaron Copland grant for performance of American contemporary music; has been recorded and broadcast by WGBH radio in Boston; and has been featured in both local and national press. As part of the PCMF’s initiative to bring chamber music to the community, the Festival hosts an annual free children’s concert. For more information, please visit www.pcmf.org.
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Media Contact:
Marina Waisman
tel: 207-854-3500
mwaisman@peekaboocenter.com
