In-person and virtual gatherings

Where the conversation continues

Radio Maine Live panels at the Portland Art Gallery, the Bountiful Path Virtual Book Circle, and the Artful Escapes travel series, with other gatherings throughout the year.

Radio Maine Live

An evening of conversation, creativity, and community. In-person panel discussions at the Portland Art Gallery with past Radio Maine guests.

Radio Maine Live Summer 2026 panelists Quincy Hentzel, Ginny Hussey, Philip Hussey and Tobias Parkhurst at the Portland Art Gallery.

Upcoming

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM · Portland Art Gallery

Summer 2026: What Kind of Maine Are We Building?

Radio Maine Live returns to the Portland Art Gallery in Portland’s Old Port for an evening of conversation, creativity and community. At its center is a panel about Maine’s economy and what keeps people here, with four past Radio Maine guests.

Quincy Hentzel on Radio Maine

Quincy Hentzel

Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

 Ginny Hussey on Radio Maine

Ginny Hussey

Hospitality leader

 Philip Hussey on Radio Maine

Philip Hussey

CEO, Thos. Moser

 Tobias Parkhurst on Radio Maine

Tobias Parkhurst

Cushnoc Brewing, Augusta

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Other series we host

Three recurring gatherings beyond Radio Maine Live, each with its own rhythm and audience.

Portland Art Gallery monthly opening reception

Portland Art Gallery monthly openings

The first Thursday of each month, the gallery hosts an opening reception for new work by its represented artists. An evening of conversation with the artists, light hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to see the new show before it goes on view. Free and open to all.

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Latest Bountiful Path Virtual Book Circle session

Bountiful Path Virtual Book Circle

A seasonal gathering for cozy reading, warm conversation, and low-pressure community. We meet by season, with a fresh pick each round. Future circles are announced on The Bountiful Path.

The Bountiful Path
Latest Artful Escapes session at the Portland Art Gallery

Artful Escapes

A travel conversation series at the Portland Art Gallery, with a global view of travel shaped by intention and an eye for design. Past sessions covered finding your ideal hotel and islands that might surprise you. Future sessions are listed on the gallery community events page.

Gallery community events

Visit the Gallery

Radio Maine is produced in partnership with the Portland Art Gallery. Stop in any day of the week.

Portland Art Gallery

154 Middle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
(207) 956-7105

Gallery Hours

  • Every day: 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Gallery Website

Current Exhibition

The gallery rotates exhibitions monthly, with opening receptions on the first Thursday of each month. New work goes up the week of each opening — see what’s currently on view at the gallery’s exhibitions page.

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