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Sid Tripp’s 16th Annual Halloween Bash – Saturday, October 29

Oct 15

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Sid Tripp’s 16th Annual Halloween Bash is back for another exciting night in Portland’s Old Port. Sure to be a sell out once again, the Halloween Bash will be set at Mariner’s Church, 368 Fore Street, Portland, in the heart of the Old Port (across from Bull Feeney’s between Market and Moulton Street) beginning at 9:00 pm and lasting until 1:00 am.

The Halloween Bash will feature Under The Covers – Portland’s Premier Cover Band – rockin’ the 50′s – 60′s – 70′s – 80′s -90′s – now!!!

Admission is $20. Cash, checks & all major credit cards will be accepted at the door! Advanced tickets may be purchased by calling Lauren Johnson at Proactive Resources at 207.772.3599. This is a 21-plus event.

Sid Tripp’s Halloween Bash theme this year will be Zombies……“so knock yourself out with outdoing yourself on the Zombie theme”. The theme song this year will be Lady GaGa’s Born This Way! So get ready to be totally “Horrified” at Portland’s best & oldest tradition at Halloween…..Sid Tripp’s 16th Annual Halloween Bash!

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Bloomsday Portland Maine – June 15-16, 2011

Jun 13

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Fun, History | No Comments

Bloomsday Portland, Maine – June 16 is known throughout the world as Bloomsday, the day on which James Joyce’s epic novel “Ulysses” takes place. From Dublin to Paris, Boston to Buffalo, cities in more than 40 countries mount Bloomsday events to celebrate this important work of literature, and Portland, Maine is one of them. The Maine Irish Heritage Center and AIRE (American Irish Repertory Ensemble) will be “re-joyce-ing” with a Bloomsday Portland event on June 15 and 16, 2011. The events are free and open to the public.

On Thursday, June 15, at 7pm, at Bull Feeney’s Pub located at 375 Fore Street in Portland, enjoy “Ulysses for Beginners,” a humorous performance piece by AIRE, the American Irish Repertory Ensemble.

On Friday, (Bloomsday) June 16, at 7:30pm, at the Maine Irish Heritage Center on 34 Gray Street in Portland, witness a lively celebration, featuring readings from “Ulysses,” live music and refreshments.

Events are free, and all are welcome.

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38th Annual Old Port Festival – Sunday, June 12 – Events Schedule

May 30

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Art, Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun, History, Music | No Comments

Portland’s 38th Annual Old Port Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2011, will once again have something for everyone to celebrate the beginning of summer in Downtown Portland. A parade down Exchange Street at 11am will kick off the Old Port Festival and then the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy great food from local vendors along Fore Street, shop the cool crafts and art of local artists and craftspeople on Market street, and take in some great live music entertainment amongst SIX stages throughout Portland’s Downtown.

There will be events for children as well at Post Office Park, and we understand there will be a trapeze swing, 25 rock climbing wall, and bungee trampoline in the area.

Thanks to PortlandMaine.com for their comprehensive schedule of events lists below;

Kids Entertainment

12:00 – Medieval music, fencing and fighting demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism

1:00 – Enjoy the art of movement and storytelling through music with the Nevaeh Dance Company

2:00 – Hip Hop & Jazz performances by Pulse Dance Company, Studio for the Living Arts

3:00 – Dance to the rhythms of steel band music with Island Beats

4:00 – Vivid Motion! Enjoy the fun and eclectic choreography of Portland’s “innovative and kinda quirky” dance company

Music Schedules by Stage and Sponsor

Q97.9 located at Middle and Temple Streets – Q97.9 DJ’s and DJ Verbatim will entertain throughout the day.

Their live entertainment will include – iSquare, Tino Coury, The Downtown Fiction, Wr The Kings, Hot Chelle Rae, and All Star Weekend

WCLZ – located at Fore and Sliver Streets

Noon – The Lucid, 1pm – Zach Jones, 2pm – Marie Moreshead, 3pm – Pete Kilpatrick Band, 4pm – The Alternate Routes

Coast 93.1 – located at Middle and Pearl Streets

Noon – Coast Morning Host Jon Armond, 12:45 -Matt Hires, 1:45 – Ryan Star, 2:45 - Andy Grammer, 3:45 – The Daylights

WPOR – located at Fore and Union Streets

Noon – The Eric Grant Band, 1:15 – Average Jones recording artist Matt Stillwell, 2:40 – Average Jones recording artists Ira Dean (formerly of Trick Pony), 4:00 – Capstone Music Group recording artist Glen Templeton

Maine Academy of Modern Music

12:00-12:15 Parenthesys (Metal), 12:15-12:30 Disgruntled Citizens (Indie Rock), 12:30-12:50 The KGT (Indie Rock), 12:50-1:10 Static (Alternative Rock), 1:10-1:30 Chrome (Hard Rock), 1:30-1:50 Average Suburban Housecats (Classic Alternafolkrock), 1:50-2:00 MAMM FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Chas Lester (Beatboxer), 2:00-2:30 The OxyMorons (Alternative Rock), 2:30-3:00 Shift (Classic Rock), 3:00-3:30 The Twisted Truth (Power Pop), 3:30-4:00 Beware of Pedestrians (Pop Punk), 4:00-4:30 Dusty Grooves (Rock/Jazz Fusion), 4:30-5:00 MAMM SLAM WINNERS: The Modest Proposal (Best High School Rock Band in Maine)

Bull Feeney’s Irish Music – Noon – Maine Public Safety Pipe and Drum Corps, 12:30 – The Milliners, 1:30 – The Napper Tandies, 2:30 – The Squid Jiggers, 3:30 – Maine Public Safety Pipe and Drum Corps, 4:00 – The Pubcrawlers

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Irish American Club of Maine – St. Patricks Day Dinner & St Pat’s Parade

Mar 12

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Join the Irish American Club of Maine this weekend for their Annual Traditional Irish Dinner this Saturday evening, March 12, 2011, at St. Dominic’s Church on the corner of State Street and Gray Street in Portland. Fill up on great food while enjoying the company of great people.

On Sunday, head down to Commercial Street in Portland for the Annual St. Patricks Parade beginning at noon, at Becky’s Diner, which will proceed down Commercial Street and end with a Ceili Dance at RiRa Irish Pub, 72 Commercial Street, Portland, from 2:30pm-4:30pm with live music. Not that the celebration will ever end…even though it’s Sunday. There will be pipe bands, flags, marchers, music and fun.

Great! We don’t have to wait until Thursday, when St. Patrick’s Day is officially recognized to celebrate. Not that any other day stopped us before. Portland has always been a buzz on St. Patrick’s Day. Wake up at dawn and enjoy a traditional breakfast downtown and get the festivities started early.

Enjoy your weekend, your family and friends, and your beer. Take care!

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Maine Restaurant Week – Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, OOB

Oct 25

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Events, Food, Fun, Restaurants | 1 Comment

Maine Restaurant Week began Sunday, October 24, and continues through Halloween, Sunday, October 31, as some great restaurants across Maine offer special three-course dinners at either $20, $30, or $40, which we remind you do not include beverages, taxes, or your service tip.

Here in Greater Portland there are many wonderful restaurants like Back Bay Grill, Corner Room, and Old Port Sea Grill, among many others which will likely have a great following this week as usual, thus we encourage you to call ahead and make reservations if possible.

You’ll also be interested to know if you work in downtown Portland that a number of restaurants are offering Maine Restaurant Week specials during lunch…. David’s, Siano’s Old Port, Bull Feeney’s, and Sonny’s are a few of the establishments participating in the lunch special this week.

To learn more about Maine Restaurant Week and those restaurants participating, please visit MaineRestaurantWeek.com.

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Portland St. Paddy’s Week

Mar 11

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It’s that time again and I know you have your plans. The question is, would you rather stumble around on St. Patrick’s Day waiting for amateur hour, or would you rather have a faithful guide stumbling along beside you?

I thought so. Well, the perfect way to start off St. Paddy’s week is with proper sustenance. Why St. Paddy’s week? Well, the Irish don’t get a “history month” to celebrate, so we’re taking over a week out of March.

Kick the week off with a traditional Irish American dinner at the Irish Heritage Center put on by the Irish American Club (IrishOfMaine.org). Saturday the 13^th at the Center on the corner of Gray and State Streets in Portland, the Irish American Club will be hosting, you guessed it, a corned beef and cabbage dinner. The event starts off with Happy Hour and hot hors D’oeuvres at 4:30 followed by dinner at 6:00 with music by Box of Crackers. There will be step dancing by the Stillson School of Irish Dance and a cash bar available. Tickets are a donation of $17 for adults and $10 for children and can be picked up at Ireland’s Crystal and Craft, 558 Congress St. Portland. (773-5832) and Port Grooming and Pet Care 472 Ocean St. South Portland (767-2456). Tickets go fast, so don’t miss out!

If you move along quickly, your tour guide will lead you down to Commercial Street Sunday the 14^th for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Yes, with the corned beef still playing delightfully between your teeth, you can settle along the route between the Fish Pier and State Pier for a view of the new, improved, and larger parade. The parade begins at noon and concludes at the State Pier with dignitaries, dance, and closing ceremonies.

The only bad part about a good parade is when it’s over. That’s why the Irish keep the good times moving with a ceili at RiRa from 2:30-4:30 with live music from the Portland Ceili Band. Experience is neither expected nor necessary. Just grab a pint of Guinness and join with your family to watch, dance, or just enjoy the music and craic!

St. Paddy’s morning, for those suckled by Arthur Guinness himself, a real treat awaits them at Brian Boru. Boru opens at 6:00 am for a traditional Irish breakfast and traditional music all day. Believe me, once you’ve had rashers and black pudding in the morning, you will never look at a Grand Slam the same way. Throughout the morning, people of all ages gather for this once-a-year Irish celebration. It is truly one spectacle not to be missed. Besides, what other time of the year can you justify a full pint of Guinness with breakfast?

From there, things tend to get a little hazy, as your tour winds the streets of the Old Port, visiting such standards as Ri Ra, and Bull Feeney’s. It is a day of pipe bands, live music, dancing, and good times. Be prepared to eat well, drink well, and surround yourself with thousands of your closest friends. While you’re in the spirit, stop by IrishOfMaine.org, to learn more about ceili dancing workshops, tin whistle lessons, and Irish language classes.

Slan go foil!

Douglas Mac antSaior

Slainte!

Thanks to loyal fan and contributor, Doug McIntire, for his great piece on the true St. Patrick’s Day experience. You can read more of Doug’s writing at his blog – cdmcintire.wordpress.com.

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Naughty and Nice Xmas Caroling December 16

Dec 12

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Join the CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) for the 1st Annual Naughty and Nice Xmas Caroling on Wednesday, December 16, beginning at 6:30pm at North Star Cafe, 225 Congress Street, where everyone will warm up a bit before heading out for some caroling in the East End beginning at 7pm.

Even if caroling is not quite your thing, you’ll enjoy meeting new friends, as the crew continues into the naughty part of the evening with the beginning of a Jolly Ol’ Old Port Pub Crawl starting at The Snug at 8pm. Now we’re talking…In looking at the planned Pub Crawl Route, it appears the night will continue on strong with visits to RiRa, Gritty McDuff’s, and Bull Feeney’s before a final night cap at Rosie’s.

Bring yourself, friends, family, and feel free to dress in a festive holiday spirit. The more, the merrier…Have fun and be safe!

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Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale Returns

Sep 7

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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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