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Farms, tables, and strawberry fields: Graze dinners at Pineland
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
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
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.
Be a brewer: Sebago’s Brewing for a Cause
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
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
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.
Part of my rock ‘n’ roll fantasy: Adult Rock Camp
PORTLAND – We've all had rock 'n' roll dreams (center stage, big crowds, pushing the limits of the sound equipment, maybe some fireworks). The we graduated high school, let the guitar collect dust, and went on to become "adults." Whatever that means. But no matter how long it's been since you've harbored serious rock 'n roll fantasies, it's never too late to revive the rock inside. The weekend of April 12-14th, MAMM is hosting another Adult ROCK CAMP, at The Breakwater School in Portland (856 Brighton Avenue).Here's what Stephen Pisani had to say of his Adult Rock Camp experience (which led to the formation of Local Jane, a band made up of Adult Rock Camp attendess): “I signed up for the rock camp to get out of my basement and out into the community. I'd only been drumming for a year and a half and I wanted to really push myself by playing with other more experienced people. The camp’s focus was on coming together as a group, so it was perfect for me just starting and looking for a way to reach out to other musicians. I got to jam with new people and try out different styles in a relaxed environment, which was an absolute blast, but definitely the best part was playing the live shows after the camp and continuing to jam with the musicians we met. We're polishing up and getting back out there with our new band Local Jane.” Pisani’s wife, Donna Wiley, the bass player for Local Jane, also attended MAMM Rock Camp.
MAMM Adult ROCK CAMP packs everything an aspiring rock star needs to know to get rockin’ into one weekend. Past camps have included studio tours, master classes, live performances, song-writing workshops, meet and greets with local professionals, instrument clinics and jam sessions.
Age: 18+
Price: $200
Date/Time: Friday 4/12 (6:00pm – 9:00pm), Saturday 4/13 (10:00am – 5:00pm) and Sunday 4/14 (12:30pm – 5:00pm). Performance on Sunday/TBD
Location: Portland (Breakwater School/856 Brighton Avenue)
Registration: www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org/camps or 207-899-3433.
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FMI: More Info: www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org, Facebook: MAMMrocks, Twitter: @mammrocks, 207-899-3433.
Eagle Pose on the East End: YogaFest
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.
