Name: Contra Dance w/ Stomp Rocket
Start: 2026-01-28T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Mechanics' Hall

Contra Dance w/ Stomp Rocket

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Mechanics' Hall (Maine)

A lively night of contra dance at Mechanics’ Hall! Caller Dugan Murphy, live music by Stomp Rocket, all dancers welcome!

Mechanics' Hall

It's cold outside! Warm up at Mechanics' Hall and participate in our first of three contra dances this winter.For those who may not know... Contra is a social dance built around simple, repeating patterns, live music, and a lot of partner changes. Dancers form long lines, move together, and meet many people over the course of the night.This dance will take place in our historic ballroom, with amazing live music by Stomp Rocket and calling by Dugan Murphy.All ages and dance levels are welcome (the beginner's lesson starts at 7 PM). Come alone or with friends!Tickets are $15 for Mechanics' Hall Members, $20 for General Admission; no one turned away for lack of funds at the door ABOUT THE BAND<a href="https://www.stomprocketmusic.com/" title="https://www.stomprocketmusic.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stomp Rocket</a> is a New England-based trio that delivers high-energy foot-stomping music for contra dancing! The band consists of fiddler extraordinaire Dave Langford (The Latter Day Lizards, Supertrad), DADGAD guitar monster and pianist Bethany Waickman (Anadama, Eloise &amp; Co.), and mandolin and tenor banjo wild man Glen Loper (Frigate, Riptide). They’ve played for contras throughout New England, and at dance weekends from Alaska to California, and Quebec to Florida. ABOUT THE CALLERDugan Murphy is a contra dance caller performing across the U.S. and Canada, whose smooth-voiced and joyful teaching has the precision of clockwork. SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 286:45 PM - Doors Open7:00 PM - Beginner Lesson7:30 PM - Dancing Begins10:00 PM - Dancing Ends PARKING &amp; TRANSPORTATIONThe Greater Portland Metro’s Congress &amp; Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by <a href="https://www.gpmetro.org/" title="https://www.gpmetro.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B</a>.Parking is available at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arts+District+Garage/@43.6568101,-70.2637046,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x4cb29eb802837c4f:0xac53a8681968f271!4m6!3m5!1s0x4cb29ddbc4b82261:0xc9e210ee54f7d7!8m2!3d43.6568101!4d-70.2611243!16s%2Fg%2F11h41qcszc?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arts+District+Garage/@43.6568101,-70.2637046,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x4cb29eb802837c4f:0xac53a8681968f271!4m6!3m5!1s0x4cb29ddbc4b82261:0xc9e210ee54f7d7!8m2!3d43.6568101!4d-70.2611243!16s%2Fg%2F11h41qcszc?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arts District Garage</a>, 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. ACCESSIBILITYTo enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step. The building is wheelchair accessible via <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Karl-home-3-ft-Portable-Aluminum-Folding-Wheelchair-Ramp-for-Scooter-Steps-Home-Stairs-Doorways-617055674980/322073240" title="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Karl-home-3-ft-Portable-Aluminum-Folding-Wheelchair-Ramp-for-Scooter-Steps-Home-Stairs-Doorways-617055674980/322073240" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">a small modular ramp</a>. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator.If you need accessibility accommodations/questions, please contact us at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-string-quartets-winter-solstice-concert-tickets-1083295358579?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-string-quartets-winter-solstice-concert-tickets-1083295358579?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">programming@mainemechanics.org</a> or 207-773-8396.

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