Portland Maine
A new mid-sized music venue, Live at Madrid’s, is set to open on Friday in Portland, filling a gap left by the closure of Port City Music Hall. Owned by Josh Schlesinger, the spot on Fore Street will host local and regional bands with a capacity of about 800. The first performance will feature Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew.
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Sai Guntaka, owner of Taj restaurant, is set to open a new 40-seat cafe named Cobblestone Coffee & Company on Gorham Road in South Portland. The spot, previously the first location of Taj, will feature specialty drinks like Irani chai and unique menu items led by chef Adam Williams. Profits from the cafe will support Guntaka's outreach program providing free meals to those in need.