# Event Details - **Event Name**: Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly] - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Grammy-nominated, musician-led string ensemble returns to Mechanics' Hall. This concert is intended for youth and their caregivers.About this EventThis program explores the African-American experience in classical music through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with William Grant Still’s lush and lyrical Mother and Child, and continues with Perry’s understated Prelude for Piano, arranged for strings. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins' Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe, featuring Palaver violinist Maïthéna Girault. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.Repertoire:Mother and Child for String Orchestra (1943) - William Grant Still (1895-1978) 8’Prelude for Piano (1946) - Julia Perry (1924-1979) arr. Roger Zahab (arranged 2020) 3’Romance for Violin and String Orchestra (n.d.) - Edmund Thornton Jenkins (1894-1926), arr. Tuffus Zimbabwe 6’Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra (1919) - Edmund Thorton Jenkins (1894-1926), arr. Tuffus Zimbabwe 7’Sonata da Chiesa (1992) - Hailstork, Adolphus (b.1941) 20’Sonata No.2 for Violin and Piano (1923-1927) - Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), arr. Mladen Miloradovic II.Blues: Moderato 6’Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 PM (doors 5:00 PM), approximately 60-minutesThere is a $5 ticket surcharge on the day of the performance.Photo by Titilayo AyangadeThe will take place on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 PM.ABOUT PALAVER STRINGS is a Grammy-nominated, musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Our mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver’s musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences, addressing social justice issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Equally committed to performance and education, Palaver presents a full season of live concerts and serves hundreds of students yearly at the Palaver Music Center in Portland.PARKING & TRANSPORTATIONMechanics’ Hall is located at 519 Congress Street. Our main entrance is between Loquat Shop and the Art Mart. The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by .Parking is available at the , 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 or use a . There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the third-floor ballroom.If you have a particular accessibility question or request please contact us at . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/palaver-strings-the-apple-of-their-eyes-family-friendly/100001977768184881 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Mechanics' Hall - **lat**: 43.6562436 - **long**: -70.2611664 - **full address**: Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a8b54c187c59f6f5cf196cef5041d5d930bdfe55c1eb617c41a41ddfa73f2073-rimg-w1200-h800-dc461502-gmir.jpg?v=1766295358 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly] being held? - **A:** Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly] takes place on Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly]? - **A:** Tickets for Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly] are priced at USD 45 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMember AdmissionUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableReserved SeatingUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailableMember Admission (Day-Of)USD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral Admission (Day Of)USD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableReserved Seating (Day Of)USD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailableYouth Admission (Ages 5 & under)FreeAvailableYouth Admission (Ages 6-12)USD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableYouth Admission (Ages 6-12 Day Of)USD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableDonate to support Mechanics' HallFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly]? - **A:** Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly] is organized by Mechanics' Hall (Maine). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Palaver Strings' 'The Apple of their Eyes' [family-friendly] is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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