Mar 12
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Grammy-nominated performer Katie Herzig from Nashville, TN will be performing in Portland at the Empire Dine & Dance on March 16 at 9 p.m. Her music has been featured in several popular places, including on the hit television show, Grey’s Anatomy.
Tickets are $10-12 and the show is 21+. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
You won’t want to miss this show!
Mar 6
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Portland, Maine has been named the #2 city in the United States for eligible women, with Washington D.C. coming in first, according to Men’s Health. But let’s face it – we have the whoopie pies, so we win every contest automatically.
According to Men’s Health, determining the most eligible ladies came from the ratio of single women to single men, the percentage of college-educated women, the percentage of gainfully employed single women (all from the Census), and the number who work out (Experian Simmons).
Mar 6
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Mainers can’t get enough of Snoop Dogg…fo shizzle. The rapper and hip hop icon has added another show to the lineup when he visits the State Theatre in Portland on March 30. The late show will begin at 11:00 p.m. Tickets will be $40 in advance and $45 at the door (if any are left). The tickets will go on sale March 8.
Mar 1
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www.girlwalkallday.com
Girl Walk // All Day, a 77-minute dance music video set to the entire album called All Day by mashup musician Girl Talk will be screened at SPACE Gallery (538 Congress Street) in Portland on Saturday, March 3. The film originally premiered in New York City in 2011.
The entire cast and crew of the video will be in attendance for the Maine premiere. The event will feature the screening, dancing, and performance with live projection magic by local Portland studio, More & Co.
The cast and crew have been touring the country with the film, creating unique venue-by-venue screenings in music halls, theaters, restaurants and art galleries. The screenings are highly participatory, incorporate local DJs and musicians, and inevitably turn into some let-loose, good-time dance parties.
The film was named the Most Innovative Music Video of 2011 by SPIN Magazine and has been selected for the upcoming 2012 SxSW Film Festival.
Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. The after-party will be hosted by DJs King Roomie Rock + CDR.
Feb 29
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Courtesy of Dough McIntire, special guest contributor:
Who doesn’t want to party with the Irish? Oh, need proof? Well, how packed do you see the Old Port get on Virgin of Guadalupe Day? Grandparents Day? Snooze. Yeah, but Saint Patrick’s Day is a whole other ball of cabbage my friends.
This year will start out as they all do; with a parade. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Who goes to parades anymore?” Again, Saint Patrick’s Day! Where else are you encouraged to completely lose your mind at a parade? And yes, it’s happening on the big day itself. That’s right, Saturday March 17th at 10:30 a.m., the biggest and best St. Paddy’s Parade to ever hit Maine will march down Commercial Street between the Fish Pier and the State Pier.
There will be not one, but two pipe bands because hey, what’s an Irish holiday without inviting the Scots? The Girl Scouts will be coming out 100 strong to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The Stillson School of Irish Dance will be with us. Can you say Riverdance, people? The Portland Hurling Club and the youth Maine Gaelic Sports Alliance will be there supporting Irish sports in Maine. Police, Fire, the Emerald Society, Ancient Order of Hibernians and your hosts, The Irish American Club of Maine who will be carrying the flags of all Ireland in an incredible display.
Join the Irish American Club of Maine in the Old Port for this, the peak of our year, Saint Patrick’s Day. If you happen to run into one of us, raise your Guinness and give a hearty “Slainte!”
In addition, The Irish American Club of Maine is pleased to announce that reservations are now being accepted for our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner and Show. The dinner is scheduled to take place on March 10; 5:00 Happy Hour at the cash bar with dinner served at 6 p.m.
Such a spectacle may make you hungry, or perhaps thirsty. Feel free to finish the parade with a meal and a pint or two in one of the many Irish establishments in the Old Port; many of which open their doors for breakfast as early as 6:30. Throughout the day, there will be authentic Irish music, dancing, and pipe bands.
The cost for the entire evening is $18/adult and $10/child and will include appetizers, our fabulous traditional corned beef dinner, the Highland String Trio and the Stillson School of Irish Dance for your entertainment pleasure.
Reservations are easy. Simply email club2@irishofmaine.org and use DINNER in the subject line. Checks can be mailed to The Irish American Club of Maine PO Box 1683 Portland, ME 04104. Once payment is received, you will be sent a confirmation. Call Kathy Reilly at 712-5191 for any questions.
An evening of fine Irish food and entertainment for only $18!
Feb 28
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Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg will be performing live at the State Theatre (609 Congress Street) in Portland on March 30, 2012, in an all ages show (yikes!) with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 8pm. Advance tickets are $40 and can be purchased in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, charged by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or online at www.StateTheatrePortland.com. The State Theatre Box Office will be open one hour before doors open the night of the show. Tickets at the door will be $45 (if not already sold out).
While many are looking forward to the show, some may wonder about Snoop Dogg’s appearance in Maine of all places. Well, he’s already set to appear at the SnowMont Festival 2012 in Killington, Vermont, with Slightly Stoopid, and he has ties to Portland, Maine, thanks to Booking Agent Brent Smith of William Morries Endeavor who is originally from the area.
Feb 3
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www.facebook.com/CantinaElRayo
If you’re looking for a casual dining experience with elegant appeal, Cantina El Rayo on 85 York Street in Portland is the place for you.
Featuring Latin American and Mexican dishes, this up-and-coming restaurant hosts a variety of fun activities for customers to enjoy – such as this Sunday’s Tom Brady and Madonna Lookalike Contest to win a $50 gift card!
Cantina El Rayo also serves late night Happy Hour beverages from 10 p.m. – Midnight, including $5 Margaritas & Rum Daiquiris, $2 Bud, Sol, Tecate, and $3 Dos Equis Draft.
Visit Cantina El Rayo for a fun, exciting dining experience! And be sure to check out the restaurant Facebook page here!
Jan 30
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Restaurant Week is a way for chefs and restaurant fans to celebrate all that is delicious, and it’s heading to Portland March 1 – 10, 2012.
Dozens of restaurants in the area will be participating, offering dinners at $20, $30, or $40 depending on the restaurant. At some, there will be $15 lunches available as well. By making meals more affordable, food fans will be able to try out a variety of dishes in many different restaurants.
Below is the list of participating restaurants in Portland:
Back Bay Grill, Corner Room Kitchen and Bar, David’s Monument Square, DISTRICT, Eve’s at the Garden, Farmer’s Table, Front Room Restaurant & Bar, Great Lost Bear, Grill Room & Bar, Gritty McDuff’s, Local 188, Porthole Restaurant, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Sonny’s, Twenty Milk Street, Walter’s, Zapoteca Restaurante Y Tequileria
For more information about Restaurant Week, visit www.mainerestaurantweek.com
Jan 23
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www.statetheatreportland.com
Don’t miss this concert from world-famous musician Matt Nathanson, known for hits like “Come On Get Higher”, “Car Crash”, and “All We Are”.
The concert begins Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:3o p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show, and are available for purchase at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000, and online at www.statetheatreportland.com
After being named a ‘You Oughta Know” artist on Vh1, Nathanson went on to perform for David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, and others.
Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible for this fantastic show!
Jan 20
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photos from mainehomeandlifestyle.com
Portland Harbor Hotel’s famed Ice Bar is making its grand return in just a few short days, so get ready to try out all types of specialty martinis, wines, and beers in a unique setting!
With bars sculpted completely of ice, the Portland Harbor Hotel invites you to celebrate winter in a new way!
Inside the hotel, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment for guests to enjoy.
Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets
This event is only open to ticket holders, so be sure to get yours early. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., January 26-28.
Don’t miss out on this creative and fun celebration!
And be sure to check out these videos of previous Ice Bars!
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