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…
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…
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 &…
WMPG Presents: Bluegrass Festival at One Longfellow Square This Thursday!
Mark your calendars for October 10th at 7 PM and head over to One Longfellow Square for a night of heart-pounding bluegrass and folk music. This year’s spectacular features an incredible lineup of talented bands: World Famous Grassholes – These bluegrass veterans bring a unique sound, full of fast-picking and rich vocal harmonies. Known for their humor and musicianship, the Grassholes are guaranteed to entertain and amaze with their authentic bluegrass roots and modern edge. The Bayou Mountain Boys – This…
Lets Talk About It – Now Heard Friday’s @ 2:30am
The first step to solving any problem is shining a light on it, and Patrisha’s show, “Let’s Talk About It!” is one more way we are doing this with the very big problem of domestic abuse! Patrisha gets real in talks with her fellow survivors— the real experts — on the classic ways abusers terrorize the people they purport to love, and how the so-called justice system coddles perpetrators and gives a back hand to…
Jazz at the Movies – Louis Malle’s classic film noir film Elevator to the Gallows
WMPG’s Jazz at The Movies and the Portland Conservatory of Music are proud to present Louis Malle’s classic film noir film Elevator to the Gallows with the incredible improvised score by Miles Davis on Saturday, Oct. 12th. Director Louis Malle’s first feature film Ascenseur pour L’Echafaud is a1958 crime thriller shot at night in Paris in B&W. With its innovative cinematography techniques, it heralded the arrival of the French New Wave. Film critic Roger Ebert called Malle’s Elevator “a noir…
