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An Extraordinary Place at the Maine Historical Society

WMPG is proud to be a part of the Maine Historical Society’s Music in Maine, an exhibition that has be up since March of this year. As the Historical Society wraps up this fantastic walk through the history of music in Maine, our film will be show n as part of this program! Join us on December 12th at 6:30 PM to watch our short film, An Extraordinary Place , which explores the history and current community around…

BEGATHON October 23-29th – Goal met

We are excited to announce that we met our goal of $50,000 during our fall fundraiser. If you chose a t-shirt or other gift with your donation, please swing by and pick it up. We are at 92 Bedford Street. We thank you so much for your continued support. Donate!

Begathon 2024

Studio 51/ WMPG Open Mic Night – Lower Brooks Gorham – Listen here

On November 14th Studio 51 & WMPG presented an Open Mic Night in Lower Brooks on the USM Gorham campus. All acts were welcome. We had live bands, poetry, Karaoke, jokes and more. The new USM internet radio station Studio 51 broadcast the whole thing. Missed the show and want to hear it – click here . Want to hear what is happening on on the Studio 51 Internet radio station on the Gorham Campus right now,…

Open Mic Night - Lower Brooks Gorham.

Let’s Connect Greater Portland wins award at MAB’s

Huge congratulations to the team behind Let’s Connect Greater Portland . They came in 2nd at the Maine Association of Broadcaster (MAB) awards. Let’s Connect is a public affairs show that airs every Thursday at 11.30am and is also available on podcasting platforms. Pictured, host Kristina Egan (middle) and Andrew Zarro picking up their award.  

Jazz at the Movies presents Bix

WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies and The Portland Conservatory of Music are proud to present the award-winning documentary BIX: “ain’t none of them play like him yet” about the amazing cornet player “Bix” Beiderbecke. He was the only musician Louis Armstrong regarded as an equal. A child prodigy with a perfect ear, Bix’s  playing was bright and lyrical, and was as legendary as his drinking. Bix was the Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain of his day. He started young and died young, from…

WMPG Film winning awards for An Extraordinary Place

WMPG has won awards for Tom Bell’s documentary – An Extraordinary Place. Have you seen our film, An Extraordinary Place ?  If not, now’s the time. The film, which explores our wonderful station’s history and present day community, has been, and will be playing at multiple film festivals across the country and even internationally! You can find our film nominated and playing at these festivals: June 20th, New York True Venture Film Festival in New York for Official Selection Screening June 20th 12.00 –…

WMPG’s Studio 51 Internet Radio – Listen in – become a DJ!

🎙️ You’re Invited to become a DJ at the new Studio 51 Internet Radio station on the Gorham campus! 🎶 Click here to listen Studio 51 Sign up now for DJ training at WMPG’s newest creation, Studio 51 Internet Radio. If you’re interested in hosting your own show on this new internet station on the USM Gorham campus, email the Program Director and get on the training schedule. Studio 51 Internet Radio is for USM students who live on…

Studio 51 Internet Radio @ Gorham Maine USM Campus

Let’s Connect – Maine State Senate Candidates

We didn’t get to air this show today due to a technical issue (power outage in Falmouth). We hope you can catch up here.  Tom Bell and Andrew Zarro introduce the show where Kristina Egan hosts a roundtable with US State Senate candidates. Guests today include Anne Carney, Stacey Brenner, Tim Nangle, Dustin Ward and Rick Bennett.

WMPG to broadcast USM Department of Theatre’s The Wizard of Oz Radio Play – Saturday 10/26/24@7pm

WMPG in support of the USM Department of Theatre , Kicks Off  their ‘24-’25 Season with The Wizard of Oz Radio Play & Listening Party. Can’t make it to USM to for the party, listen in to WMPG for a broadcast of it. Check out this press release from the USM Theatre for more info: The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre’s 2024-2025 season is off! To see the Wizard, that is, in a…

Flyer promoting the listening party for a radio play of The Wizard of Oz at USM

WMPG DJs Present: Rhythm & Brews Record Fair!

Rhythm & Brews Record Fair! Join us at Bunker Brewing on October 13th from 1-7 PM for an afternoon of vinyl, vibes, and craft brews! WMPG’s finest DJs will be spinning records, and you can dig through crates of rare finds, classic albums, and hidden gems. Come for the music, stay for the brews! Don’t miss out on a day of great tunes, local beer, and community vibes. Mark your calendars and join us at Rhythm &…