Palaver Strings' 'but there is this' [Family-Friendly Concert]

Thu Apr 24 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

Mechanics' Hall | Portland

Mechanics' Hall (Maine)
Publisher/HostMechanics' Hall (Maine)
Palaver Strings' 'but there is this'  [Family-Friendly Concert]
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Exploring our journey through life and our quest for meaning, even when it remains elusive.
About this Event

But There Is This explores our journey through life and our quest for meaning, even when it remains elusive. In works by Corigliano, Mustonen, Yoshimatsu, and Shostakovich, fragments of themes and ideas emerge over time, slowly and imperfectly revealing themselves as part of a larger whole. Each piece takes us on a journey through extreme emotions which are rarely resolved, challenging us to perceive beauty in the small details that make up our lives, even when the whole remains unclear. This program reminds us, in the words of Barabara Ras, that “there is the voice you can still summon at will, like your mother’s/it will always whisper, you can’t have it all, but there is this.” 


All ages are welcome at this concert intended for youth and their caregivers.


Thursday, April 24 at 5:00 pm (doors 4:30 PM), approximately 60-minutes.

There is a $3 ticket surcharge on the day of the performance. Free for youth under 5.


Photo Credit: Titilayo Ayangade


ABOUT THE ARTISTS

is a Grammy-nominated, musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Our mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver’s musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences, addressing social justice issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Equally committed to performance and education, Palaver presents a full season of live concerts.


Violin / Cameron Alan-Lee, Teagan Faran, Maya French, Grant Houston, Maïthéna Girault, Jesse MacDonald

Viola / Brianna Fischler, Elizabeth Moore, Kayla Williams

Cello / Matthew Smith, Nathaniel Taylor, Kamyron Williams

Bass / Ian Saunders


PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Mechanics’ Hall is located at 519 Congress Street. Our main entrance is between Loquat Shop and the Art Mart. The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by .

Parking is available at the , which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.


ACCESSIBILITY

To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step or use a . There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the third-floor ballroom.

If you have a particular accessibility question or request don't hesitate to get in touch with us at or 207-773-8396

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States

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