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Monsters, Dying Wishes, Old Port Fest: 7 things to do in Maine this weekend

June 06, 2013

So it might rain a bit this weekend. But it’s nothing an umbrella and/or a little spring fortitude can’t handle. It’s Old Port Fest weekend after all, and while it rains that Sunday almost every year, that’s never stopped the live music or the wonderful glutton of street food.

First Friday Art Walk: April Mini Tour

April 04, 2013

If you not planning to participate in the April First Friday Art Walk you must have something else really, really (REALLY) important to do. Not only with this be the first Art Walk in a long time to happen in nearly-full daylight (5 to 8 p.m.), it’s also one that has any number of really cool and different exhibits to see. Here are the shows we suggest you see:

First Friday Art Walk: March mini-tour

February 27, 2013

The March 1 First Friday Art Walk may bring some inspiration for that belief with a show focused on Maine sunsets, some unplugged music and inexpensive massages to get your body rejuvenated.

February First Friday Art Walk

February 05, 2013

It may have been chilly, but that didn’t stop art fans from hitting the streets for February’s Art Walk.

First Friday Art Walk: Jan Mini-Tour

January 01, 2013

A new year has arrived, bringing with it chilly temps for the debut First Friday Art Walk of 2013. But don’t let the cold keep you from getting out of the house and viewing some great works from locals artists. Just bundle up, grab a hot coffee at one of the many venues in downtown Portland – Coffee by Design, Public Market House, Arabica- and enjoy.

Buy with your time: MECA’s Yankee Swap Pop Up Shop

December 06, 2012

Using community service as currency is the concept behind the Yankee Swap Pop Up Shop, opening on Free Street from 6:30-9 pm during First Friday Art Walk. The one-night-only shop will sell handmade goods and art created by MECA students that can be purchased in exchange for volunteer time. Meaning you get the art without paying a penny. But you do have to give something: your time.

First Friday Art Walk: Nov mini-tour

October 31, 2012

Word is that the temps should remain above normal for this time of year thanks to the recent visit by Sandy, so pull on your Reeboks and hit the streets from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, because by the next time First Friday Art Walk rolls around you may need boots and mittens.

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