John F. Kennedy, President Barack Obama and Paavo Nurmi. It has hosted significant performances including the first East Coast concert of the Beach Boys (1963), James Brown, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Queen (1974), the 60th Anniversary Ball of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, world championship kickboxing, and gala banquets for the Senior's Pro Golf Tournaments featuring Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. See also Augusta Civic Center Cross Insurance Arena Merrill Auditorium References External links Portland Exposition Building https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/photos-and-video/photos/president-obama-portland-maine Basketball venues in Maine Maine Red Claws Music venues in Portland, Maine NBA G League venues Sports venues in Portland, Maine Sports venues completed in 1914