Monday May 20th 2013

News

The mother of all mixers: The Big Stir May 30

The mother of all mixers: The Big Stir May 30
May 02, 2013

What happens when a green-minded local networking group joins forces with a young professionals networking group, and they team up with a local org dedicated to bringing innovators and thinkers to Portland, and then they invite the mayor? Conversation, yes. Connections, certainly. Ideas, absolutely.

Farms, tables, and strawberry fields: Graze dinners at Pineland

Farms, tables, and strawberry fields: Graze dinners at Pineland
April 25, 2013

Strawberry lovers are going to love the first farm-to-table dinner from Graze at Pineland Farms. The series kicks off June 19 with “Strawberry Fields Forever,” a strawberry-centric four-course dinner served either al fresco or under a tent across from Pineland Farms’ English Gardens.

He talk pretty: Sedaris coming to Portland

He talk pretty: Sedaris coming to Portland
April 22, 2013

David Sedaris’ new book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls,” will be released on April 23. Even better, he’s bringing them to Portland in November. And while the November event at Merrill Auditorium might seem far away (it’ll be fall by then! Who can think of fall when we haven’t even acquired our first summer sunburn yet?!) tickets go on sale to Portland Ovations members on Thursday, April 25 and to the general public on Monday, April 29.

How to feel like s@%#: Augusten Burroughs in Portland April 25

How to feel like s@%#: Augusten Burroughs in Portland April 25
April 17, 2013

Whatever the inspiration, Burroughs has written a self help book of his own: “This is How: Help for the Self.” He’ll be in at the Portland Pubic Library on Thursday, April 25 to talk about the book and offer advice on how to fall in love, be a good mental patient, end your life, be confident, be fat, be thin, feel less regret, feel like s@%#, and ride an elevator. Plus other essentials.

A local’s way to Casco Bay: Introducing Portland Paddle

A local’s way to Casco Bay: Introducing Portland Paddle
April 10, 2013

Portland Paddle aims to change that. The company, run by Quigley and co-owner Zack Anchors, will offer kayak and paddleboard tours, rentals, and lessons from their “mobile unit” at East End Beach. No doubt visitors from away will appreciate the chance to get up close and personal with Portland’s waters. But Portland Paddle also hopes to give locals the opportunity to experience their own watery backyard – maybe for the first time.

Be a brewer: Sebago’s Brewing for a Cause

Be a brewer: Sebago’s Brewing for a Cause
April 05, 2013

Sebago Brewing Company has announced the 4th annual Brewing For A Cause, slated for April 20. Limited to only 20 guest brewers will be invited into the brewery to work alongside Sebago brewers Jon and Kevin. Attendees will participate in the brewing process, sample beers, swap recipes, and take home a case of bombers.

Seeking “ugly little dog” for the stage

Seeking “ugly little dog” for the stage
April 03, 2013

Do you have a well behaved little dog with a face only a mother could love? The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre, is casting an “ugly little dog” to appear briefly onstage in its upcoming production of the romantic comedy The Last Romance.

Indie films & The Peloton Project premiere during LAFF

Indie films & The Peloton Project premiere during LAFF
March 27, 2013

Over 75 independent films from Maine, US, and around the world, you’ll find Q&A sessions with filmmakers; a book signing, Q&A, and concert by “Survivorman” Les Stroud; and the world premiere of The Peloton Project, a local documentary executive produced by Patrick Dempsey.

Eagle Pose on the East End: YogaFest

Eagle Pose on the East End: YogaFest
March 20, 2013

For local yogis who aren’t deterred by thoughts of see-through yoga pants – or yoga novices who’ve suddenly discovered an interest – there’s going to be a whole lot of yoga going on at Portland’s East End school this summer.