Greendrinks

August Greendrinks

What: Greendrinks Monthly Networking Event featuring Portland Trails

When: 5:30-8:00pm Today!

Where: Maine Green Building Supply, 111 Fox Street, Portland

Cost: As per usual, BYOVessel - $2 with a glass, $5 without a glass. 21+ only.

Come on down to Maine Green Building Supply and support Portland Trails! We're so lucky to have Maine Green Building Supply in our fair city. They check out the greenest building materials and then make those products available to us. Oh, and Portland Trails? Kind of a big deal, as in we're talking 50 miles of rad trails all throughout Greater Portland!

For August, we're bringing the local ruckus with the always amazing Allagash, Sebago, and Peak Organic, as well as Baxter, Maine Mead Works, Rising Tide, and Urban Farm Fermentory. Did we also mention emilie inc  will catch your good side with their always amazing photo booth? Seriously, this is gonna be ridiculous!

Heading to Maine Green Building Supply for this months Greendrinks? GO MAINE’s got some green ways for you to get there. Walk, run or bike one of the great new editions to the Portland Trails, the glorious Bayside Trail! Follow it to the end (east) and you are within just minutes of Green Building Supply!  And don’t worry, there will be plenty of bike racks at the event. The Metro bus, line #8 will be most convenient, with stops along Marginal Way (all of the stops are very short walks to the event). Looking to carpool? Try GO MAINE’s online, interactive ride board for one-time carpool trips, perfect for a Green Drinks event! Just a reminder, parking for this event will be very limited - biking, walking, running, or wancing (that's a walk and dance combined) - is highly encouraged.

GO MAINE-http://www.gomaine.org/
METRO-http://www.gpmetrobus.com/

2 Pianos 4 Hands

June 1 - July 1, 2012

As children, Ted and Richard don’t have much in common – except for the shared desire to become classical pianists. But does either of them have what it takes? 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a play with music that follows the dynamic and comical journey of two boys into adulthood, their musical aspirations gleaming like the grand pianos that they play masterfully on stage from beginning to end.

Portland Farmers Market

The Portland Farmers' Market is a year-round market featuring fresh, delicious, locally grown foods including vegetables, fruits, herbs, beef, pork, chicken, duck, goat, lamb, milk, cider, cheese, yogurt, eggs, kefir, honey, grains, jams, and fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and tempeh. You'll also find beautiful plants, flowers, and fiber, and so much more! We offer farm products exclusively and you can trust that EVERYTHING at our market was grown and produced in the great state of Maine! Our market has been in existence since 1768 and we are proud to continue to offer the Portland Community a place to come together and enjoy the bounty of Maine's harvest!

 You can enjoy the market and support local farmers year-round at the Portland Farmers' Market!

WEDNESDAY GAME NIGHT

Our Wednesday Game Night rolls onto into the summer. On those hot Wednesday summer afternoons, why not stop in the library between 3:15-4:30pm and cool down with some XBox 360. We’ve got quite a few games for you to enjoy.
WHERE: Portland Public Library, Teen Lounge
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 3:15pm-4:30pm

13th Annual Portland Music Awards

Come join us, and all the folks in Portland's local-music scene, to celebrate our annual Portland Music Awards show!

It's the biggest gathering of local musicians and fans all year!

With free food, drink specials, and live music from Andi Fawcett, Jeff Beam, and Jaw Gems.
Free admission; 21+

2 Pianos 4 Hands

June 1 - July 1, 2012

As children, Ted and Richard don’t have much in common – except for the shared desire to become classical pianists. But does either of them have what it takes? 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a play with music that follows the dynamic and comical journey of two boys into adulthood, their musical aspirations gleaming like the grand pianos that they play masterfully on stage from beginning to end.

Portland Public Library Book Sale

The 2012 Book Sale takes place at Catherine McAuley High School:

Thursday, June 14 

Sneak Preview from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Friends of PPL Members only - join today!

Friday, June 15 

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 16 

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 17 

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Miyake 5 and 5

5&5
Five Sakes and Five Tastes

Join importer Michael Simkin for an
informational tasting of Ichishima sake paired
with five tastes of Miyake

Thursday June 14th 6:00pm
$50. 00 tax and gratuity additional
Space is Limited
Call or Ask for Reservations
871-9170

Noonday Concert Series at First Parish Church

Noonday Concert at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church

2 Pianos 4 Hands

June 1 - July 1, 2012

As children, Ted and Richard don’t have much in common – except for the shared desire to become classical pianists. But does either of them have what it takes? 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a play with music that follows the dynamic and comical journey of two boys into adulthood, their musical aspirations gleaming like the grand pianos that they play masterfully on stage from beginning to end.

Portland Public Library Book Sale

The 2012 Book Sale takes place at Catherine McAuley High School:

Thursday, June 14 

Sneak Preview from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Friends of PPL Members only - join today!

Friday, June 15 

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 16 

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 17 

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Jazz Brunch with Sean Mencher

EVERY SUNDAY, enjoy Local Sprouts delicious brunch menu with some jazz on the side.

Lunch and Learn

Bring your lunch to The Alpaca Shed; we'll teach you to knit! If you've ever wanted to learn this beautiful art, we have the perfect teacher for you. Hannah McChesney has been teaching knitting for fifteen years. She can help you regardless of what level you're at - whether you have no experience, have been knitting a few months and want to learn trickier patterns, or just need help with a few stitches in your pattern. So bring your lunch and your knitting needles, we'll be serving tea and coffee, and great company!

Allagash Victoria Ale Premiere

6/15/2012 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for a celebration of this years Allagash Victoria Ale. Brewed each year to benefit the Mansion, Victoria Ale is the first beer in Allagash Brewing's Tribute Series, and for each bottle of Victoria Ale sold, Allagash donates $1.00 to the Mansion. This event will include music by the award-winning Pete Kilpatrick Band and delectable catered food.  Get your tickets here.

Call 207-772-4841 ext *810 for Tickets

7th Annual Dyke March

Dyke March Mission
The mission of the Portland, Maine Dyke March is to create an empowering movement that fosters community and celebration for dykes and the people who love them. The Portland Dyke March seeks to be positive, feminist, diverse and community-driven in all of its endeavors. We welcome anyone with a past or present connection to the dyke community.

June 15, 2012 - 6:30pm in Monument Square

FIGURE DRAWING WITH A LIVE MODEL

Join us for this open, drop in studio session of figure drawing with a live model. This session provides the opportunity to work in a studio environment and interact with other artists as you draw from a live model in your preferred medium. The workshop is open to adults of all skill levels from complete beginners to experienced artists. Bring your own supplies. If you prefer working on an easel, we do have a limited supply available provided on a first come, first served basis. All are welcome. $10 Fee.

2 Pianos 4 Hands

June 1 - July 1, 2012

As children, Ted and Richard don’t have much in common – except for the shared desire to become classical pianists. But does either of them have what it takes? 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a play with music that follows the dynamic and comical journey of two boys into adulthood, their musical aspirations gleaming like the grand pianos that they play masterfully on stage from beginning to end.

Portland Public Library Book Sale

The 2012 Book Sale takes place at Catherine McAuley High School:

Thursday, June 14 

Sneak Preview from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Friends of PPL Members only - join today!

Friday, June 15 

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 16 

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 17 

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

“Maine Rebels Attack!” – Civil War Train Robbery Event

The 15th Alabama “Maine Rebels” reenactors will be at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum to recreate a Civil War era train robbery for visitors, Saturday June 16th from 10am-4pm. Union soldiers will act as guards while Confederate troops, in search of treasures, attempt to seize goods on board the train. In addition to the excitement on board the train, the museum will offer Civil War Era activities for children and families. This is the fifth year the popular “Maine Rebels” Train Robbery event returns to the museum for a historical reenactment. With train rides offered on the hour between 10am-3pm, the excitement will take place on each ride during the day. Join us for an exciting event along Portland’s waterfront!

BLOOMSDAY PORTLAND 2012

June 16 is known around the globe as Bloomsday, the day on which

James Joyce’s epic novel Ulysses takes place.

Join the re-joyce-ing at the 3^rd Annual Bloomsday Portland celebration!

Monday evening, June 11

Seanachie Nights presents a Bloomsday program featuring storytellers performing pieces

from Ulysses and Finnegans Wake as well as Joycean-flavored folktales and tunes.

7:00 p.m., Bull Feeney’s Pub, 375 Fore Street

Thursday evening, June 14

A screening of the 1967 film Ulysses and a talk about Ulysses on film

by USM Professor Francis McGrath.

6:30 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Room 5

Friday evening, June 15

AIRE (American Irish Repertory Ensemble) brings back its rollicking performance piece Ulysses for Beginners, using scenes, songs, slides, and humor to explain the story line of Ulysses in one hour.

7:30 p.m., Bull Feeney’s Pub, 375 Fore Street

Saturday afternoon, June 16

Poldy’s Perambulation, a Bloomsday Walk from the Maine Irish Heritage Center (12 noon) to various spots in Portland, including Brian Boru (12:30), Longfellow Books (1:30), Bull Feeney’s (2:30), and RiRa (3:30), with actors performing selections from Ulysses at each stop.

12:00-4:00 pm., Downtown Portland

Saturday evening, June 16

Program featuring performances by Irish traditional group Boghat and actress Janet Lynch doing a selection from Love’s Old Sweet Song, her one-woman show with music about Molly Bloom.

7:30 p.m., Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray Street

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!

26th Annual Southern Maine Pride Parade & Festival

Saturday, June 16, 2012
Parade starts at Monument Square at 12:30pm
Festival in Deering Oaks Park is from 1pm - 5pm

2 Pianos 4 Hands

June 1 - July 1, 2012

As children, Ted and Richard don’t have much in common – except for the shared desire to become classical pianists. But does either of them have what it takes? 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a play with music that follows the dynamic and comical journey of two boys into adulthood, their musical aspirations gleaming like the grand pianos that they play masterfully on stage from beginning to end.

LIFE Portland | Maine Life Events

Maine LIFE Events (LIFE) is weekend of celebration, an opportunity for individuality, and an occasion to give back. Coinciding with Southern Maine Gay Pride, LIFE will kick off with a VIP Reception for the host committee (join here) before a blazing duo of night LIFE events

LIFE Portland will welcome performances by Portland’s first-rate drag queens Shanna Rai and Vanila Honey-Bush accompanied by the Portland LIFE performers. Let loose and dance the night away to music spun by DJ Richie Ladue. LIFE Portland will commence at 8PM and is an 18+ event. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase tickets are www.mainelifeevents.org

Proceeds of the LIFE events will benefit Frannie Peabody Center (FPC). FPC is an organization dedicated to HIV awareness and prevention while offering outreach, advocacy, and education to those currently infected in our community. More than 1,500 people are currently living with HIV in Maine. Join us in our efforts in breaking the chain of new HIV infections.

Portland Public Library Book Sale

The 2012 Book Sale takes place at Catherine McAuley High School:

Thursday, June 14 

Sneak Preview from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Friends of PPL Members only - join today!

Friday, June 15 

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 16 

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 17 

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dartmouth Alires comes to town

The Mugadi Foundation Welcomes the Dartmouth Aires

Who needs Glee when you can have some fresh Aires!? The Dartmouth Aires, runners-up from the last season of NBC’s The Sing-Off, are charismatic crooners who harmonize original arrangements of popular tunes from the past and present. And they feature Portland’s own Michael Odokara-Okigbo (who also happens to be the Mugadi Foundation’s founder)!

The Mugadi Foundation is bringing the Dartmouth Aires to the Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine, for a performance on Sunday, June 17, 2012…Father’s Day! The concert, which will feature the Boy Singers of Maine, begins at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $12 for children/students with IDs. They will be available beginning on Monday morning, May 21st through PorTIX at www.porttix.com or (207) 842-0800.

From ballads to hip-hop, and even some original songs, the Dartmouth Aires will win your hearts with their unique talents, inspiring sound, and quirky antics. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so get yours soon!

Proceeds from the concert go to support the Greater Portland Festival of Nations, the Boy Singers of Maine, and the Mugadi Foundation’s latest project, which will provide educational and living expenses to underprivileged children in Ethiopia.

To watch a performance from the Dartmouth Aires on The Sing-Off, CLICK HERE!

To see our concert poster, CLICK HERE!

2 Pianos 4 Hands

June 1 - July 1, 2012

As children, Ted and Richard don’t have much in common – except for the shared desire to become classical pianists. But does either of them have what it takes? 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a play with music that follows the dynamic and comical journey of two boys into adulthood, their musical aspirations gleaming like the grand pianos that they play masterfully on stage from beginning to end.

Rhythmic Cypher

Avant garde poetry with a beat open mic with musical accompaniment featuring local, regional and national performance poets. EVERY SUNDAY at Slainte!!