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What Are You Doing This Weekend in Portland, Maine?

Jan 27

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If you’re gearing up for an awesome Super Bowl party, make sure you stop by Whole Foods on Saturday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Beer Buyer there will share his favorite brews with you to make sure you have everything you need to host a fantastic event your friends will be talking about for a long time! The event is free, and for more information you can call 207-774-7711.

For the local sports fans, head to the Maine Mall in South Portland tomorrow to meet the Red Claws and get their autographs! The team will be at the mall from 3 – 5 p.m. While you’re there, you can make Valentines for your friends or for a senior in a local nursing home (the cards will be distributed on Valentine’s Day). This fun-filled event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.

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Gritty’s Red Claws Ale Release Party Tonight

Dec 10

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Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company has partnered with the Maine Red Claws to produce the team’s official beer, Red Claws Ale. Tonight will be the official launch party from 5-8pm at Gritty’s 396 Fore St, Portland location, where fans will be able to celebrate with Red Claws players, management, and the Maine Red Claws Dance Team (woo hoo!) while enjoying the new brew. Fans will also have a chance to obtain autographs and sign up for special prizes available this evening.

For those of us that went to the Inaugural Home Opener and had a chance to sample the fine brew, you’ll now have the opportunity to purchase 22 oz. bottles at local retailers and grab a pint or two at Gritty’s locations in Auburn, Freeport, and Portland, among a few other select drinking establishments. Either that or you can taste the beer on draft at each and every Maine Red Claws home game.

Gritty’s will also soon announce special events throughout the Maine Red Claws and NBA season where fans will receive great specials. More to follow!

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Dash of Diva – Girls' Night Out

Sep 28

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WomenLadies…the event you have been waiting for is here!

Dash of Diva: A Girls’ Night Out will be the place to be on Thursday, October 29, from 4:30pm-9:30pm as the Holiday Inn By The Bay at 88 Spring Street, Portland, will host an event you will not want to miss.

While you sample the products and services of more than 45 area vendors, there will be a variety of entertainment including; music, a fashion show, psychic readings from Spirit Messenger Vicki Monroe, Zumba and Belly Dancing Lessons, and Comedy by Maine’s Funniest Mom Karen Morgan. Wine, beer, and vodka tastings will be available to help take the edge off after a long week, and a dance floor to unwind.

For more information on Dash of Diva: Girls’ Night Out and to purchase tickets, please visit DashOfDiva.com site.

Tickets are only $7 in advance and $10 at the door. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Maine Women’s Fund and The Press for Higher Education Scholarship Fund. Attendees may also drop off gently worn professional clothing to be donated to Dress For Success. The Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram will be awarding the “Dash of Inspiration – Women Motivating Women” award, and will honor the Top 10 nominees at the Dash of Diva event.

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Frog and Turtle Gastro Pub Celebrates 2nd Birthday Party

Sep 11

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FrogTurtleLooking for fun and excitement on Saturday night in Westbrook? Head to the Frog and Turtle – Gastro Pub at 3 Bridge Street on Saturday, September 12, as they celebrate their 2nd birthday with a great party beginning at 8pm, and going straight until midnight. If you’re planning on eating dinner first, I suggest you arrive early and consider making reservations, as this sounds like quite the birthday party.

Party guests will enjoy live music by Now is Now, $2 drafts, special cocktails, free cake, and to top it all off, an outdoor bar featuring an ice luge. This isn’t your father’s birthday party. Have a great time and enjoy the party! Happy Birthday Frog and Turtle!

For more information on the event and The Frog and Turtle Gastro Pub, please visit; FrogAndTurtle.com

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Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale Returns

Sep 7

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Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale

Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale

As the air has become a little more crisp, and the end of summer nears, I am excited about the return of Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale to Portland store shelves and bars. The popular seasonal wheat ale goes down smooth with what seems like a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon, like you just finished a small bite of pumpkin pie.

The spiced flavor and aroma continues to keep many fans anxiously awaiting the brews return each fall and coming back for more. This year Shipyard Brewing Company launched the spiced beer at a kickoff party on August 20 at Bull Feeney’s on Fore Street in Portland, which attracted a large crowd of followers that seems to grow with each pint or 12 ounce bottle consumed.

With such a refreshing taste, and only 4.5% alcohol by volume, Shipyard Pumpkinhead attracts even the picky beer drinker or interestingly as I have witnessed, the individual who will only drink Shipyard Pumpkinhead beer and nothing else. Man, I don’t know that I could go almost a whole year without a beer.

Enjoy your brew…. Save some for me…. And if you’re out in town and you see me…I’ll take a Pumpkinhead.

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Local Beers – Shipyard Brewing Company, Sebago Brewing Company, Allagash Brewing Company, Geary's Brewing Company, Casco Bay Brewing Company, and Gritty McDuff's

May 5

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As you can see there is no shortage of beer in Portland, Maine, and nothing like relaxing to a nice cold one brewed fresh in your own backyard. With a good number of breweries and brew pubs, there is never a dull moment, or a lack of beers to sample with many seasonal brews making appearances throughout the year. Allagash White from Allagash Brewing Co. is a tasty Belgian wheat, while Gritty’s features a Raspberry wheat that warms up the taste buds. Shipyard Brewing Co. has many beers from light to dark, and features one of the seasonal favorites Pumpkinhead Ale, which took home a silver award in the 2008 European Beer Star competition in Nuremburg, Germany. Another favorite comes from the folks at Sebago Brewing Co., where you can find Sebago Hefe-Weizen, a fine golden wheat.

Whatever your taste in beer, there is surely a brew amongst the local Portland breweries that will satisfy any beer lover, and even those who have just one here and there. For more information please visit http://www.shipyard.com , http://www.sebagobrewing.com , http://www.grittys.com , http://www.allagash.com , http://www.gearybrewing.com , http://www.cascobaybrewing.com

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