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Portland Brew Festival – Portland, Maine – September 3-4, 2011 Labor Day Weekend

Aug 10

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Bar, Entertainment, Events, Fun, Nightlife | 3 Comments

The 1st Annual Portland Brew Festival will be held September 3rd and 4th, and the Labor Day Weekend event for many beer lovers in Portland, Maine. The Portland Company Complex at 58 Fore Street, Portland, will host the event featuring over 25 New England regional craft brewers delivering over 75 beer varieties, according to their website – www.portlandbrewfestival.com.

Many of your favorite local brews will be available along with exhibitors for supplies, home brewing clubs, and more! Sounds like an all-around perfect event for beer lovers and connoisseurs. Tickets are available in advance through EventBrite online at http://portlandbrewfestival.eventbrite.com/. Tickets are approximately $30 and are sure to move quickly as this event fast approaches, and we know there are many of us in and around Greater Portland who love our beer!

Be sure to enter “EARLYBIRD” when checking out for a 10% discount on your ticket, while supplies and the code lasts!

Also, be sure to follow them on Twitter @MEBrewFest for up to date information, as well as features on their sponsors and featured brewers. Enjoy!

This event is not to be confused with the ever popular Maine Brewer’s Festival which will mark its 18th Annual Maine Brewer’s Festival on November 4-5, 2011, once again at the Portland Expo on Park Avenue.

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Maine Red Claws 2010 Season Opener Friday night

Nov 15

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Fun, Sports | No Comments

The Maine Red Claws, the NBA D-League affiliate of the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats, will open up the 2010-2011 season at home at the Portland Expo this Friday, November 19, 2010, at 7pm. There are still tickets available, though you’ll want to act quick as EVERY home game last year during their inaugural season was a sell out.

The Red Claws will take on the Austin Toros (baby brothers to the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA) for a two game weekend series with another game on Saturday, November 20. The home opener promises to be a real entertainer as the Rim Rockers, a slam dunk team who has entertained many NBA crowds will make a half time appearance. Yes, and the Lady Red Claws Dance Team is back as well folks…

Fans should also note that they’ll receive a rally towel thanks to The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein to help stir up some excitement in the Portland Expo. Careful where you swing the towel or someone may end up calling 1-800-CALL-JOE on you after the game.

In all seriousness though, the Maine Red Claws deserve the recognition for bringing professional basketball back to Portland, Maine, and for giving back to the community through many different facets. Hats off to the Maine Red Claws and we wish them all the best.

For more information on the team, please visit Maine Red Claws.com and if you can’t make a game you can always listen to them live on The Big Jab WJAB 96.3FM and 1440AM.

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Tags: Austin Toros, Maine Red Claws, NBA D-League, Portland Expo, Rim Rockers, The Big Jab

Portland Expo Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale Friday through Sunday plus Maine Roller Derby

Oct 14

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Events, Fun, Shopping, Sports | 2 Comments

The Portland Expo Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale begins at 12pm on Friday, October 15, and runs through Sunday, October 17, located of course at the Portland Expo Building, 239 Park Avenue, Portland, and is presented by the Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center in North Conway and Sport Thoma.

We understand the ladies of the Maine Roller Derby will be on hand with ticket giveaways for their October 16th bout between the Calamity Janes and the Rideau Valley Vixens, as well as 2011 season tickets.

Tent Sale hours – Friday 12pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, and Sunday 9am-5pm.

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Tags: Calamity Janes, Maine Roller Derby, Portland Expo, Rideau Valley Vixens, Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center, Ski and Snowboard Sale, Sport Thoma

Tom “Tommy” Heinsohn appearing at Maine Red Claws “Select-A-Seat” Day

Sep 23

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Tommy Heinsohn - http://www.sportsofboston.com

Tommy Heinsohn, Celtics great and NBA Hall of Famer, will appears Saturday, September 25, at the Portland Expo for the Maine Red Claws “Select-A-Seat” Day, where fans can check out the basketball court and seating assignments for the upcoming season. The Maine Red Claws, NBA D-League affiliate of the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats, will host the event along with sponsor Gobeil’s Furniture Galleries from 9am to 5pm at the Portland Expo on Park Avenue, Portland. The event is free to all Maine Red Claws fans. So check it out!

Heinsohn will make an appearance from 1pm to 4pm, and be available to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans.

Gobeil’s Furniture will also raffle off a recliner to one lucky fan. Season ticket holders or those considering purchasing season tickets should attend and take a chance at winning another seat for their home!

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Tags: Boston Celtics Legend, Gobeil's Furniture Galleries, Heinsohn, Maine Red Claws, NBA Hall of Famer, Portland Expo, Select A Seat, Tom Heinsohn, Tommy Heinsohn, Tommy Point

Portland Sea Dogs Father’s Day 5k Road Race – Sunday, June 20

Jun 17

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Events, Fun, Sports | No Comments

Courtesy of Portland Sea Dogs

Attention Runners, the Second Annual Father’s Day 5k Road Race is set for Sunday, June 20th at 9am. The Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Medical Partners Urology, and Maine Track Club have organized the race once again after much success last year coupled with the ongoing success of the Mother’s Day race.

The course will be the same as the Mother’s Day race beginning just outside the Portland Expo, and finishing inside Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, after a 3.1 miles loop around Congress, Stevens, Brighton, and Deering Ave.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer. Like the Mother’s Day event, there will also be a free Kid’s Fun Run.

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Tags: Father's Day 5k, Maine Medical Partners Urology, Maine Track Club, Mother's Day Race, Portland Expo, Portland Sea Dogs, Sea Dogs

Maine Red Claws 1st Annual Best Shot for Youth – Free Throw Tourney

Jan 31

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Today, January 31st, from 1pm to 2:30pm at the Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave., Portland, the Maine Red Claws along with various sponsors host the First Annual Best Shot for Youth – Free Throw Tournament. Open to all York and Cumberland County students in grades 6 through 12, the event will feature the Maine Red Claws team and coaching staff, as students go head to head in a free throw competition.

In collaboration with Mercy Hospital, the Maine Red Claws will offer sports and wellness information and demonstrations during the event. Twenty-five students will win 2 tickets to tonight’s 5pm Red Claws game against the Springfield Armour.

As part of the “Best Shot For Youth Initiative” and with thanks to local corporate sponsorship from the likes of Mercy Hospital, Quirk Chevrolet, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, Cozy Harbor of Main, Coca-Cola, and Auto Europe, free sports physicals at Mercy Hospital Primary Care locations will be made available for students who do not have a primary care physician or who are currently patients of Mercy Primary Care.

For more information, or to learn of upcoming Maine Red Claws games, please visit their website at Maine Red Claws Official Website

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Tags: Auto Europe, Cozy Harbor, Free throw tourney, Maine Red Claws, Mercy Hospital, Portland Expo, Quirk Chevrolet, Red Claws, Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Maine Red Claws Victorious again before Sellout Crowds

Jan 1

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

The Maine Red Claws continue their winning ways in Portland as they moved to 10-3 overall (2nd in the East Conference) with two wins at home this week before sellout crowds at the Portland Expo. Thursday afternoon, the Red Claws led by Darnell Lazare’s 17 points bested the East Conference leader Iowa Energy 95-88. The energy was high, as both teams raced up and down the court throughout the game and dished out a number of impressive fast breaks and dunks for the fans.

Fans were not to be disappointed with Friday’s show either, as the Maine Red Claws had five players in double figures and outdistanced the Erie Bayhawks 94-86. Alexi Ajinca (property of the Charlotte Bobcats) led the way for the Red Claws with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

Next the Red Claws will participate in the 2010 NBA D-League Showcase January 4-7th in Boise, Idaho, where they will face the Los Angeles D-Fenders and the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The Showcase offers all 16 NBA D-League teams the opportunity to play two games in front of NBA scouts, general managers, and front-office personnel. According to the NBA Development League website, “last season 11 different players who took part in the Showcase went on to be signed by NBA teams during the 2009-10 season”.

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Tags: Alexi Ajinca, Charlotte Bobcats, D-League, Darnell Lazare, Iowa Energy, Los Angeles D-Fenders, Maine Red Claws, NBA Showcase, Portland Expo, Red Claws, Sioux Falls Skyforce

Maine Red Claws News and Updates

Aug 26

Posted by iloveportlandmaine in Entertainment, Events, Fun, Sports | No Comments

ClawForceOne Well we’re exactly 100 days from Opening Night for the Maine Red Claws and from what I hear the fans are anxious for the season to begin. Who could blame them with all that the Maine Red Claws staff have done to keep up the buzz over the past few months and all that they have in store prior to opening night and throughout the inaugural season.

Just announced – the Red Claws will host their 2nd Pick-A-Seat Promotion which will encompass the entire Labor Day weekend at the Portland Expo from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6, each day from 10am to 3pm. Season ticket holders can once again come take a peek at their seats, while fans who have yet to purchase tickets can “try them out” before they purchase their seat. Back by popular demand, the Red Claws will also gives fans another crack at making a half court shot for a chance to win a free season ticket.

You may remember the Red Claws announced tryouts down in the Charlotte, NC area, well now those skilled players in the Northeast will get their shot with the Northeast Maine Red Claws tryouts at UMass-Boston on October 3, 2009. More details to follow shortly….we’ll keep you posted.

Anyone spotted “Claw Force One” (pictured above), the new Maine Red Claws van that will transport players, as well as make charitable appearances and stops around Maine. Hopefully there is plenty of leg room for those tall guys!!

I also understand the Maine Red Claws Dance Team will continue to make appearances around Portland with a showcase event on October 4 in Lewiston for The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope, which promises to be a phenomenal event.

That’s all for now….Go Red Claws!

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Tags: Claw Force One, Dempsey Challenge, Maine Red Claws, Northeast Tryouts, Opening Night, Pick A Seat Promotion, Portland Expo, Red Claws Dance Team, UMass-Boston

Maine Red Claws Team with UNUM – Shooting Stars

Jul 8

Posted by iloveportlandmaine in Entertainment, Events, Fun, Sports | 1 Comment

RedClawsLogo Today the Maine Red Claws announced a partnership with UNUM to deliver tickets to local children and provide them with the opportunity to see all of the Maine Red Claws home games in Portland. Through the UNUM Shooting Stars program, 75 tickets per game will be distributed to area schools and non-profit organizations to attend the basketball games.

Hats off to the Maine Red Claws and UNUM for continuing to show their support of the local community and providing opportunities to children.

Pick-A-Seat Day – The Maine Red Claws are also pleased to announce a very interesting promotional experience for their fans through the Pick-A-Seat Day. On Saturday, July 11, from 11am to 3pm at the Portland Expo, fans will get a sneak peek at the new parquet floor, while season ticket holders will be able to check out their new seats for the upcoming 2009-2010 season. The Maine Red Claws will also allow fans who have not yet purchased season tickets to “try it before you buy it” and hopefully convince some more fans to join the fun and excitement of being a season ticket holder. Now for the best part…among the fun and games that will take place Saturday, fans will have the opportunity to sink a half court shot to win a Red Claws season ticket. A great promotional idea…we’ll likely see a few winners there (unless the ball is weighed or there is some other trick like a blindfold). RedClawsCourt

Further, on Thursday, July 23, season ticket holders will have the chance to attend the premier of nationally recognized sports broadcaster Dick Enberg’s one-man play “McGuire” at the Portland Stage Company and attend a post-show cocktail party hosted by the famous guest of the Maine Red Claws.

With all of the pre-season excitement surrounding the Red Claws the 2009-2010 inaugural season should be memorable. Keep your eyes here for future events, opportunities, and appearances related to the Maine Red Claws.

Enjoy!!

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Tags: Dick Enberg, Maine Red Claws, Pick A Seat Promotion, Portland Expo, Portland Stage Company, Season Ticket Holders, Shooting Stars, Shooting Stars Program, Tickets, UNUM