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The Kotzschmar Centennial Festival will mark the 100th birthday of the mighty Kotzschmar Organ. Music lovers from around the world will gather for the Centennial Festival Celebration. The festival gives attendees the rare opportunity to mingle with the masters of the organ world. Join Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ for this 6 day festival of pops, silent film, and classical concerts, master classes and workshops presented by world renowned organists and artists, local historians and architects. Explore the beauty of Portland, take a Casco Bay cruise. Stay at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, the official Festival Hotel.  Silent Film with Tom Trenney. Friday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. “Performathon” with Maine organists and organ tours. Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pops concert with Walt Strony and Dave Wickerham. Saturday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. The 3 H's (Hell, Heywood and Hohman) concert. Monday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. Masters concert with Fred Swann & John Weaver. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Centennial Concert with Ray Cornils, Peter Richard Conte and Festival Brass, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, ME INFO: www.foko.org, 207-553-4363 ADMISSION: Full Festival=$395, $495 after 5/15/12 Pops Festival=$165, $185 after 5/15/2012 Classical Festival=$325, $385 after 5/15/2012 Daily Pass=$140 See www.foko.org for single concert ticket prices and additional options. Tickets available through PortTix, 207-842-0800, porttix.com