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For the page-turning addict: Beer & Books book club

February 19, 2013

Book fans can seek out fellow reading geeks in libraries, where the conversation might be halted by a shushing librarian, or in book stores, where shop owners will still politely request that you stop haranguing customers at the register. An easier option for the addicted page turner: Beer & Books Book Club.

The 3 Stages of Snowbound

February 13, 2013

As it turns out, putting Hannaford bags on your feet DOES NOT make last year’s busted boots appropriate for this year’s blizzard. This and other helpful lessons from the annals of the hopelessly snowed in.

Historic meets alcoholic: Maine Cocktail Tours

January 31, 2013

It’s taken a long 160 years for cocktails to become a local craft – something more complex than the apple martini of our twenties. Something created, not poured from a half-frozen bag and tinted a painfully artificial red. Local Noah Love believes the time for craft cocktails is here. The Portland native is the founder of Maine Cocktail Tours, a walking tour of Portland bars that highlights our city’s alcoholic history. And yes, there will be cocktails.

PAINT & DRINK

January 06, 2013

Paint Nite combines artistry with the good ol’ fashioned art of drinking. Everything you need to paint – paint, brushes, canvas, apron, easel, guidance – is provided. You buy the drink of your choice.

200+ Santas walk into a bar: Santacon

December 03, 2012

There’s no rest for the cheery this time of year. Santa’s working overtime to ensure his one night of worldwide present dispensing goes off without a hitch. It’s a joyful gig. But the stress sometimes keeps him up nights. Makes sense that he might choose to blow off some steam with an innocent bar crawl around town.

On the rocks: Ice Bar returns Jan 24-26

November 20, 2012

The 2013 Ice Bar at Portland Harbor Hotel is Thursday to Saturday, January 24-26. Tickets are on sale, order yours now. Ticket prices are $20 (entry) and $26 (entry plus a cocktail). Additional drink tickets will be on sale during each night of the Ice Bar.

Brushes and brews: Paint Nite in Portland

October 23, 2012

Fact: Beer and wine make you a better painter. The people behind Paint Nite get it, and they’ve brought painting to local pubs like Bull Feeney’s and Flask Lounge.

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