Join us for a night of sea-shanties and revelry for all ages in celebration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
The Shank Painters are a pirate-themed folk music band based in Portland, Maine. The band's repertoire consists of Shanties - a variety of mostly nautical classic folk songs with catchy sing-along refrains, beloved by children and adults alike. These works are treasures of history, preserving the travails and spirit from centuries of seafaring culture.
Formed in the Summer of 2016 between high school friends, Shank Painters began as humble street performers, and have since performed at festivals, parties, venues, and bars all over the Northeast. Bringing together voices, accordion, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and percussion, the Shank Painters bring the past alive with their mixture of playful, rollicking, heartbreaking, and hilarious songs.
Dressing up in pirate garb is encouraged but not required. We'll even hold a pirate costume contest at intermission with the chance to win a pair of tickets to a future show at Watts Hall!
This is an all-ages show! Tickets are $15/advance, $20/door.
FAQs
Q: How is ticketing handled?
A: All ticketing is by general admission. As such, we cannot guarantee that large parties will be seated together. If you have a large party, we recommend arriving when the doors open for the best chance of sitting together.
Q: What time do the doors open?
A: The doors open at 6:00. No one will be permitted in the auditorium prior to 6:30.
Q: Is this event family-friendly?
A: This is an all-ages show! All patrons, regardless of age, require a ticket for entry.
Q: Is Watts Hall an accessible venue?
A: Yes, it is! While the auditorium is located on the second floor, we do have an ADA-compliant elevator available to anyone who needs it. We also have an accessible restroom. The doorways and hallways are nice and wide to accommodate mobility aids.
Q: Will tickets be available at the door?
A: Possibly. We do not reserve tickets exclusively for door sales and our events often sell out. As such, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance to secure your spot. If door tickets are available, we will update our social media pages. Door tickets, if available, will be priced at $20/person. We accept cash, cards, and local checks (pro tip: pay cash or check to avoid service charges).
Q: Will food and drink be available for purchase?
A: Yes! Light concessions (chips, cookies, etc.) and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Q: Can I bring alcohol to Watts Hall?
A: No. Anyone found to be in possession of outside alcohol will be asked to leave the premises immediately without a refund.
Q: Where should I park?
A: Plenty of free parking is available behind the business block on the side of Rt. 1 opposite Watts Hall.
Q: Who should I talk to if I have any other questions?
A: You can send an email to our Managing Director, Kendray Rodriguez at wattshallcommunityarts@gmail.com
*All ticket sales are final and non-refundable*