We Are Water: A Northeast Celebration with Yo-Yo Ma, Jeremy Dutcher, Mali Obomsawin and Chris Newell

Schedule

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Merrill Auditorium | Portland, ME

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Yo-Yo Ma and friends present an evening of songs and stories to ask how the waters of the North — from Kwenitekw (the Connecticut River) to Supeq (the ocean) and Punkik (the Arctic North) — connect us to each other and to our past, present, and future. This special event, rooted in wisdom and inspired by a dream for the future, invites us to come together as a community and find hope for a changing planet.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Ear protection available upon request.
ASL
This performance is ASL interpreted.
This performance is not eligible for student, senior, package, or Member discounts.
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Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101-4911, United States

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