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New Years Eve 2013 – Where to go in Portland, Maine to celebrate!

Dec 16

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Bar, Entertainment, Events, Fun, Music, Nightlife | 5 Comments

Another year is about to close and what to do here in Portland, Maine to celebrate the year that was 2012 and welcome in 2013. Here is your list of New Years Eve events in Portland with clickable links for more details;

Asylum – two floors – Upstairs – Dirty White Hats, Cam Groves, & Karaoke with DJ Johnny Red. Downstairs – 80′s music ALL NIGHT w/Rob from WCYY
Big Easy – Sly-Chi and Model Airplane, Doors 8pm. $25 in advance, $30 day of show
Empire Dine and Dance – New Years Eve Clash of the Decades – 80′s, 90′s and Aughts, $15 ticket, 21+ event.
51 Wharf – 4th Annual 2013 Official Red Bull VIP Party – various ticket options available including an ALL ACCESS PASS to 51 Wharf, FortiFem Martini Lounge, Joe’s New York Ice Bar and ForePlay
Fore Play Sports Pub – $10 or VIP line skip $20 – ForePlay New Years Eve Tickets
FortiFem Martini Lounge – $35-$45 tickets plus reserved table options – For more details visit – FortiFem New Years Eve tickets
Gingko Blue – Tommy Connell & The Juke Joint Devils
Joe’s New York Pizza – $5 general admission, 6pm – 2am, For tickets – http://www.newyearsportlandmaine.com/joes.htm
Maplewood Dance Center – Ballroom Dance Party – 8pm-1230am – $35 per person – For more information – New Years Eve Maplewood Dance Center
Merrill Auditorium – 13th Annual Bob Marley Comedy Show at 8pm
OASIS – party from 9pm – 2am where it’s “Always Hot!” – For more details and tickets $10, or $20 VIP line visit – Oasis New Years Eve tickets
Port City Music Hall – MartyParty Doors 9pm, show 10pm
Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks – “License to Thrill” – Bob Charest Band & DJ Brian Zutter, $48 – $85 per person, hotel packages available, http://www.bobcharestmusic.com/public_shows/new_years.html
Ri-Ra Irish Restaurant Pub – DJ Jon- E. spinning upstairs
Space Gallery 538 – Super Lucha Explosiva! Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm
State Theatre – Moe. All Ages Show Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. For tickets visit: Moe. at State Theatre Tickets
Styxx – $10 tickets plus additional options including hotel packages – for more information – http://www.newyearsportlandmaine.com/styxx.htm

I’m sure we are missing some. If you are aware of another party and can share the link to details please shoot a comment below. Thank you. Happy New Year and party safe!!

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What Are Your Weekend Plans?

Apr 5

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Art, Business, Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Shopping | No Comments

Looking for plans this weekend?

8:30 p.m. on Saturday - come listen to great music and help raise money to benefit victims of a recent fire in Fort Kent. Musicians include Dominic and The Lucid, John Clavette, Frank Hopkins and more. Empire Dine & Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland. $7 admission.

Hot Jazz Brunch with Sean Mencher, Bob Hamilton, Derek Moniz and special guests. Event help at Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Admission is by donation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Apres Ski Party at Empire Dine and Dance to benefit Maine Handicapped Skiing Friday

Jan 16

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On Friday, January 21, 2011, join the folks at Empire Dine & Dance (575 Congress Street, Portland) for a benefit concert, APRES SKI PARTY, featuring live local music from Jeff Beam & the Ice Storm of ’98, along with Britta Pejic. The event begins at 9pm and goes until 1am.

Only a $2 cover which will benefit Maine Handicap Skiing, certainly a great cause. This is a 21+ event. There will be an Ugly Sweater contest as well, and a portion of the bar proceeds will be donated to Maine Handicap Skiing as well. For more information, please visit Portland Empire Event Calendar.

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Santacon Portland 2010 – Saturday, December 4

Nov 25

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Bar, Entertainment, Events, Fun, Nightlife | 1 Comment

Portland’s Old Port will experience a bit more holiday cheer again this year as the 3rd Annual Santacon Portland takes place Saturday, December 4th. Following another successful event last year with over 80 folks dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Elves, Missletoe, and even a Christmas tree, the Santacon fun will begin at 4pm at The Empire, before embarking on everyone’s favorite drinking establishments to spread the holiday spirit throughout Portland’s Old Port. Everyone is welcomed to join in on the fun and excitement and enjoy a holiday drink or two, and yes, if you dress up there will be food and drink specials at each stop.

The organizers have created a list of tips to keep you off Santa’s naughty list;

1. Come in costume - its kinda the whole point. Don’t be “that guy” who shows up with only a Santa hat on. Be creative. If you’re not into Santa, come as some other holiday themed person or object. We are sure to have some Mistletoes, Christmas trees, snowmen, elves, and reindeer among us on Saturday. And maybe most importantly, the beer and food specials will only apply to people in costume! Do your wallet the favor!

2. Pace yourself. Santa likes to have a glass of water every now and then between his holiday beverages! With all those drink specials it’s going to be hard not to get a little too jolly, but don’t be that Santa. Santa reserves the right to deny that he knows you.

3. Tip well, treat the bars well and pay your tab. These places are nice enough to put up with us and to offer us some sweet deals, so return the favor! Santa is nothing if he’s not generous and joyous!

4. When you hear “Santas on the move,” finish your beer, pay your tab and follow the herd of Santas to the next spot.

5. Bring a camera. There’s truly is nothing like 50, 75, 100+ Santas marching down Congress St., ordering a beer, or doing anything for that matter. You will want to have photos to show friends and family not able to join us (or to help jog your own memory if you have one Prelude too many) The pics from last year are great, and with even more Santas this year, the photo ops will be plenty!

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Portland Maine New Years Eve

Nov 24

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Fun, Music, Nightlife | 4 Comments

New Years Eve Portland Maine

Thanks for stopping by! Click the following link for your 2013 Portland Maine New Years Eve Event List

(Previous Year New Years Events Below – prior post)

New Years Eve 2011 – A few items in the works for Portland New Years Eve December 31, 2011…Click on the links below for more details

Bob Marley Comedy Shows at Merrill Auditorium

Rack’s Sports Bar & Grille All Night Party – Electronic Dance Party until 5am!

Portland Pirates New Years Eve Game & Fireworks

51 Wharf – Fire & Ice Party 8pm-2am

New Years Music Shows at Port City Music Hall, State Theatre, Big Easy, Asylum, Bayside Bowl and Empire Dine & Dance

Check back often for more New Years Eve Portland 2011 events!!

Portland Maine New Years Eve 2010 at a glance appears to have something for everyone… Where will you spend your New Years Eve in Portland? Consider some of the following options…

The Black Cat Ball - A New Years Eve Bash at Mariner’s Church presented by Sid Tripp & Proactive Resources Design. “We’ll pour a little bubbly to add a little cheer, as we celebrate the start of a brand new year!” Featuring the rockin’ songs of WAVELENGTH! Special appearances of legendary performers, hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, free champagne toast, countdown ballon drop, photo booth, party favors, & much more! Sid has many tricks up his sleeve for the evening! $50 per person. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling Lauren at (207) 772-3599. Cash, Check & Cards accepted. Come relive the magic of the Black Cat Ball and ring in 2011 in style with 500 of your best friends! The party gets started at 8:30pm and lasts until 2am.

Midnight in Manhattan – 5th Annual New Years Eve party at the Marriott Sable Oaks featuring the Bob Charest Band and DJ Brian Zutter. $79 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, party favors, and champagne toast. There are a limited number of $45 per person tickets for dancing. FMI: Bob Charest Band Marriott Sable Oaks New Years Eve

Clash of the Titans at the State Theatre - Enjoy local musical artists battling each other with classic hits from the greatest decades of music. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts 9pm. Zach Jones & friends deliver 60′s hits while facing up against The Lucid & friends who will dish out 70′s tunes, in a battle against Grand Hotel & friends and their 80′s hits. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All ages show!

Portland Pirates – Kid’s New Year’s Celebration – Watch the Portland Pirates battle against the Hartford Wolfpack in a New Years Eve hockey tradition as the Pirates mark their 16th season celebrating NYE in Portland. WGME13 and WJBQ 97.9 present the game, expected to once again be a sell out. Witness the largest indoor fireworks display in New England at the conclusion of the game.

Bob Marley New Years Eve Merrill Auditorium Comedy Show – Guinness Book of World Record Holder and Comedian Bob Marley sends us into 2011 with laughter as he wraps up his three day holiday show with a special NYE edition that will have you in stitches. FMI: Please visit BMarley.com

New Years Eve Gala at The Landing – Jim Ciampi Band will deliver another great NYE party in Scarborough. 21+ event. Please visit TheLandingPinePoint.com for more information.

New Years Eve Portland Empire Dine and Dance with Mallett Brothers and Marion Grace starting at 8pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit PortlandEmpire.com

We have added an additional post as New Years Eve events continue to be announced throughout Greater Portland. Here you go with more events for the evening – New Years Eve Portland Maine 2010 – Part II

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UPDATE: Binga’s Stadium on Free Street, Portlandis offering FREE ADMISSION if Facebook users “Like” their Binga’s Stadium Facebook Fan Page and print off the Free Coupon on the wall. Hey, saves you $5…enough to buy a couple more drinks for yourself or that lucky person you’re standing next to when the ball drops at midnight.

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Halloween Party At Empire Dine and Dance, October 26 7-9pm

Oct 18

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Portland Maine – Ben Chipman, Candidate for Legislative District 119 will hold a Halloween Party at Empire Dine and Dance on Tuesday October 26th, 7-9pm.

Portland jazz-rock group Hobo will perform a spooky set of musical amalgamation with guitar, drums, and oboe. Local author Patrick Quinlan will tell ghost stories conjured up from his famed, blood curdling thrillers. Former Maine State Slam Champ Tina Smith will recite with her new joint – The Bo-Rap City Choir. Beth Blood owner of the former Suitsmi Costume Shop will appear as Celebrity Judge for Best Costume.

The event will include a costume party with prizes and a bobbing for apples tank – for the kid in you. A voter registration table will be open throughout the night as a way to reach out to all revelers, encouraging voter participation and civic involvement.

Campaign Treasurer Ashley Willems-Phaneuf says, “It’s a fun event and a way to reach out, perhaps to a younger crowd that traditionally has a lower voter turn out. We’ll get people registered and politically active.”

The event is free and open to the public aged 21+.

Please note, ILovePortlandMaine.com is not affiliated with any candidates.

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Kill The Karaoke at Empire Dine and Dance every Wednesday

May 12

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Every Wednesday night, Empire Dine and Dance brings to you “Kill The Karaoke”, a unique opportunity to sing to the crowd as the band Trainwreck performs your request live. The talented band has quite a Song List to choose from, and you can even request that the band learn your song for the following week. What a deal, huh? No wonder Kill The Karaoke was voted Best Karaoke by The Portland Phoenix readers.

Like old school karaoke in the bars of Tokyo, you’ll have the lyrics up on the screen for you and quite a crowd to cheer you along. Get there early, as sign up starts at 9pm. On top of that, the organizers have arranged for local photographer, Sam Cousins, to take photos of the singers, and they showcase some of the best performers via YouTube Videos.

Hmmm, maybe you could be the next American Idol?

For more information on Kill The Karaoke, visit KillTheKaraoke.com.

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‘Live and Local’ Taping at The Empire – April 29, 30, and May 1

Apr 27

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Courtesy of Scott Hamann

Calling all music enthusiasts! Are you interested in supporting local acts and seeing the creation of a new television show highlighting local music acts in and around Portland? We love everything local here at ILovePortlandMaine.com and recently received word of a new weekly half-hour TV show called “Live and Local” that will be broadcast statewide in Maine, and showcase different Maine bands each week. For those music enthusiasts who wish to see the show creation in action, the creator, Scott Hamann tells me that the show will be taping the upcoming season on April 29, April 30, and May 1 at The Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress Street, Portland. The show will air every Sunday on WPXT. Nine bands will perform over the weekend and include; Thursday, April 29: $6 Dead Man’s Clothes | Holy Boys Danger Club | Ruin Friday, April 30: $10 Lost on Liftoff | Grand Hotel | The Sophomore Beat Saturday, May 1: $10 Pete Kilpatrick Band | Zach Jones Band | Lady Lamb the Beekeeper For Tickets and additional Show Information visit: LiveAndLocalMe.com

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SantaCon 2009 Portland, Maine – Santa’s Coming!

Nov 14

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Santa For some the Holidays come a little sooner each year, as is the case for 2nd Annual SantaCon 2009, hitting the Empire Dine and Dance on Saturday, December 5, beginning at 4pm.

In case you missed last years inaugural event in Portland, SantaCon involves those with extra holiday spirit dressing up as Santa Clause or other Christmas/Holiday related characters, gathering for a fun time of drinks and dancing, and spreading holiday cheer throughout the Old Port.

As this is a worldwide event, similar groups gather all over the world with the largest gathering in New York City, with each creating their own event and idea of boosting others spirits, or consuming a few additional spirits to stay warm. Sounds like a blast, and I am sure you will have fun. Now go find a suit and join the delightful crew for an evening in Portland.

Additional details on the event…

SantaCon is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious & non-logical Santa Claus convention. It’s an international event with cities throughout the world hosting their own unique version of the celebration. The largest of the Santacons takes place in NYC, which had close to 2,000 Santas attend in 2008. Check out the links below for more info, a more detailed history and dates for other SantaCons across the country/world.

santarchy.com
www.santacon.com
nycsantacon.com
SantaCon 2009 – Portland Press Herald
Portland SantaCon Facebook Page

Who’s in charge?
SANTA.

SANTA’S RULES:
* Santa looks like Santa. Holiday apparel is mandatory. A Santa hat is not enough. Get a Santa suit. Buy a Santa suit. Make a Santa suit. Steal a Santa suit. Get creative: be a Secret Santa, a Santasaurus, Candy-cane, a Reindeer, a Chanukah Chicken, a latke. Just don’t wear your jeans.
* Santa acts like Santa. Be jolly. Belly-laugh. Let people sit on your lap. Give out gifts.
* Santa doesn’t get arrested:
* Don’t mess with kids. Don’t mess with cops. Don’t mess with security. Don’t mess with Santa.

SANTA’S GUIDELINES:
It’s a long day, so be prepared. Here’s some tips to keep your sleigh running all day.

* Eat something & pace yourself. Only Santa is responsible for Santa’s ability to stay vertical.
* Dress warm. It’s the northeast. It’s winter. Wear layers so you’ll be comfortable anywhere.
* Stay with the group. Go with friends and call one of them if you wander off. Try not to wander off, though.
* Stay hydrated
* Don’t be “that” Santa. Your friends want to have fun, not have to take care of you.
* Pay your own tab. Tip well for putting up with us.
* Santa does not make children cry (unless they whine, snivel, or otherwise deserve it). Really – If you see kids, give them nice toys, candy, or something pleasant. Tourists fall somewhere in between the two — adjust depending on their attitude.

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48 Hours Film Project Awards Ceremony

Sep 9

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And the Winner is….

On Thursday, September 10, from 6-8pm at Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress Street, Portland, you will get the chance to see which films from the 48 Hours Film Project were Audience Favorites and who is recognized as Best of Portland among a variety of categories. The event is free and open to the public. Come check out some of the films that were produced by such creative folks, and perhaps meet the filmmakers, actors, and camera crews who put the fine works together. You just might find yourself a part of the 48 Hours Film Project for 2010.

Enjoy the show!

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