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JOHNSON HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is a 501 (c) (3) Tax-Exempt, nonprofit organization presenting a wide range of programs in historic Johnson Hall Opera House in downtown Gardiner, Maine. The renovated first floor performance space seats 110 and is flexible for many purposes-from plays and concerts to classes, workshops, arts camps, and meetings. We produce events and programs, and also rent the hall to other groups for events and private parties. Johnson Hall collaborates on arts programs in the schools. Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center welcomes you to explore our web site, to learn more about our building and our programs.

Johnson Hall is grateful for our members and donors. Please see link below for membership info and benefits.

For more information, call 582-7144
Johnson Hall - POBox 777 - 280 Water St., Gardiner, ME 04345
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
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Our vision for the future:
A 400-seat restored theater
on the third floor of Johnson Hall!

The Johnson Hall Renovation Partnership is an exciting collaborative effort of Johnson Hall, Gardiner Board of Trade, Gardiner Main Street, and the City of Gardiner to rehabilitate our historic 1864 building. 
Click here for more info.


Thanks to our Season Sponsor


Johnson Hall thanks the
Maine Arts Commission for a
Job Retention grant,
funded by the
American Recovery Act.

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The Maine Arts Commission is an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.  nealogo

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"How Do I Love Thee?" --Song, Poetry, Prose, and Desserts
Saturday, February 13, 7:30 pm
Count the ways you love your Valentine at a special one-night-only performance of How Do I Love Thee? The special Valentine weekend performance by Open Book Players will be a cabaret-style evening of timeless songs and popular readings focusing on the various themes of "love." Featuring a dozen talented local performers including Frank Omar and Eric Lundquist of Hallowell, Peg Acheson and Kathleen Brainerd of Gardiner, Cindy Turcotte of Bowdoin, Kenyon and Gwenyth Fraser of Litchfield, Colleen Mahan of Greene, Kathy Kauffman of Auburn, Andy Tolman of Readfield, Taylor James Crawford of Belgrade, and Gabrielle Cooper of Pittston. The cast will be accompanied by pianist Deborah Perkins of Monmouth and directed by OBP artistic director, Lucy Rioux of Gardiner. Fundraising event for Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $10. Desserts and coffee will be available for sale at the event. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling Johnson Hall at 582-7144.

Winter Shenanigans
Visual and Performing Arts Day Camp at Johnson Hall
February 16-18, 2010
"Small Change-a Slightly Askew Version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Kids in grades 3-8 prepare a play and all the artwork, and perform it on the last day of camp. For complete info, click here.


Diverse Arts Programs, Year-Round

June and July
Summer
Shenanigans Visual & Performing Arts Day Camp

March and April
Sounds Good! Music Live at Johnson Hall Series

February to May
Teen-Elementary School Shows (theater and art)

May
Portland Chamber Music Festival Performance

Two Fridays a month
Teen Bands: Concerts and Dances


3rd Saturday in June
Music & Art in the Park at Celebrate Downtown Gardiner!


August Wednesdays
Lively Lunches in Johnson Hall Mini-Park


September, October, November
Center Stage Series


November, December and May
Community Readers’ Theater


Year-round
Johnson Hall Fundraisers


Johnson Hall is available for rentals
for shows, events, meetings.

FMI (207) 582-7144


Thank You to our Promotions Sponsor.