Friday, January 3, 2025
Treat yourself to this unique production in Portland's Historic Downtown District. Downtown takes on a life of it's own Friday nights from 7-9pm as 3 blocks of commercial buildings have lights dancing to music with a 25 minute revolving production. Shows change weekly.
Actually, every evening is impressive simply for the extent of the lights themselves. Stop by for dinner and a little shopping, take in the lighted sparkle that adds warmth and charm to winter in MI.
Monday, January 6, 2025
America’s most famous highway is the backdrop for this sweet comedy set in an Arizona diner in 1955. Sally, a young, celebrity-obsessed waitress, can’t wait for the wedding that day between glamorous movie star Lovey Lamour and crooner Johnny Jerome. So you can imagine Sally’s surprise when a mysterious customer turns out to be Lovey herself!Lovey tells Sally that she fled the ceremony and was heading east on Route 66 when her Ferrari broke down. With the press hot on her trail, Lovey is forced to hide out at the diner until her car is fixed. But how can she possibly keep her identity a secret? Simple, Sally answers. Pose as a waitress!
Sally teaches the movie star everything she knows about waitressing, but their entire scheme threatens to unravel when a nosy news photographer discovers Lovey’s identity and tips Johnny off as to her location.
With a cast of hilarious characters including a short-tempered cook, Sally’s geeky boyfriend, an ever-hungry customer, the world’s worst auto mechanic, and even Elvis Presley before he was famous, this affectionate tribute to the golden age of diners is guaranteed to warm your heart as it tickles your funny bone.
Friday, January 10, 2025
Treat yourself to this unique production in Portland's Historic Downtown District. Downtown takes on a life of it's own Friday nights from 7-9pm as 3 blocks of commercial buildings have lights dancing to music with a 25 minute revolving production. Shows change weekly.
Actually, every evening is impressive simply for the extent of the lights themselves. Stop by for dinner and a little shopping, take in the lighted sparkle that adds warmth and charm to winter in MI.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
One night only: join us for an evening of jazz and swing favorites in celebration of the Portland Civic Players’ 70th anniversary! The LCB Big Band’s repertoire includes beloved tunes from the Great American Songbook, made popular by the likes of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and many more. Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Reschedule Date announced by EOB Friday 1/24The members of Portland Downtown Development Authority Board are people that have a passion for downtown. They have grown up here, created memories here, and love it here. Their dedication stems from their interest in the growth and prosperity of #MiPortland and the community. Our Board aims to ensure that Portland continues to be a place that matters for generations to come.
Monday, January 27, 2025
The members of Portland Downtown Development Authority Board are people that have a passion for downtown. They have grown up here, created memories here, and love it here. Their dedication stems from their interest in the growth and prosperity of #MiPortland and the community. Our Board aims to ensure that Portland continues to be a place that matters for generations to come.