Posts Tagged Portland

Maine Home, Remodeling and Garden Show – Portland, Feb 6-7

Feb 6

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun, Green / Environmental, Real Estate | No Comments

Sure it’s chilly today, but we’re all thinking ahead to the spring and summer, and what a great way to get ready for the warmer weather by visiting The Maine Home, Remodeling, and Garden Show at the Cumberland County Civic Center today and tomorrow. The show will be open Saturday, February 6, from 10am – 6pm, and again Sunday, February 7, from 10am – 5pm, just in time to get back to watch the Super Bowl.

Like past home shows at the Civic Center, there will be over 170 exhibitors of home-related products & services for you to preview. You’ll witness some home remodeling ideas and be able to talk to the experts in the field about questions or concerns you have with your own projects, or be able to “interview” them for the job of taking on your next remodel. There will also be informative seminars related to home and garden pieces, as well as cooking demonstrations from the “Meet the Chefs” cooking series.

For more information on the show and exhibitors, please visit HomeGardenFlowerShow.com.

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Tags: Civic Center, Cumberland County Civic Center, Garden Show, Maine Home Show, Meet the Chefs, Portland, Portland Home Show, Remodeling, Super Bowl

Oh Canada! Portland Jetport to add Air Canada flights

Jan 28

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Events | No Comments

Beginning May 17, 2010, travelers will be able to fly from Portland, Maine, to Toronto, Canada, along with six other U.S. cities, as Air Canada plans to service the Portland Jetport and return PWM to international status.

Great news for business growth and perhaps more beneficial to Portland and the link between Portland, Toronto, and TDBank, a large employer here in Portland.

For more information, please visit the Portland Press Herald article.

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Tags: Air Canada, Portland, Portland International Jetport, PWM, TD Bank, TDBank, Toronto

Portland named in Top 10 Cities for Bargain Homes

Jan 8

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On a recent airing of the NBC Today Show, Portland, Maine, was acknowledged as one of the Top Ten Cities for Bargain Homes, recognizing our city as one of the safest and most culturally fascinating cities.

The segment went on to point out that Portland people are “friendly, hardworking, hard playing, and have a great cultural life and music scene”.

Other cities recognized included; New Haven, CT, South Bend, IN, Akron, OH, Topeka, KS, Tucson, AZ, Minneapolis, MN, Miami, FL, Kingston, NY, and Trenton, NJ.

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Tags: NBC Today Show, Portland, Top Ten Cities for Bargain Homes

New Years Eve Portland Maine

Dec 28

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Bar, Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants | 2 Comments

There’s always lots to do in Portland, and there is no shortage on New Year’s Eve this year, but difficult to choose. From enjoying a wonderful multiple course dinner to all out partying…here is just a sampling of what is in store for opportunities to ring in the New Year in Portland;

Bob Marley Holiday Show – Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street – 6:30 and 9pm shows. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased at the box office or by calling 842-0800

First Night Old Orchard Beach – Join OOB as they have various family friendly activities, a bonfire, and fireworks on the beach. For more information, please visit www.oob365.com

Q97.9 1st Annual New Year’s Eve QBash – Binga’s Stadium, 77 Free Street – 9pm – 2am. Join host Rob Steele and hundreds of party goers on two floors with live music, dancing, and various prizes up for grabs. Best part, only $5 gets you in the door. This event will surely sell out.

ICING: SPACE Gallery’s New Year’s Bash – 538 Congress Street, 8pm-1am. SPACE joins forces with Maine Magazine to offer great food, artist performances, and dancing for you. The event is sponsored by many local vendors. For more information, please visit www.space538.org

The Landing – New Year’s Eve Celebration – 353 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, 8pm-1:30am. Limited tickets at $75 are available for this unbelievable event. Entertainment will feature The Jim Ciampi Band. Reserved seating, Cocktail hour, hors d’ouevres, drink specials, a light dinner, dancing, champagne toast, and a heated cigar tent are in store.

New Year’s Eve – Club Marriott – 200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland – 7pm-1am. With a Roaring Twenties Style theme the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks Grand Ballroom will be the place to be as the Bob Charest Band & DJ Brian Zutter provide the entertainment. $79 provides you with hors d’oeuvres, Dinner Buffet, Dancing, Themed Party Favors, and Midnight Champagne Toast. Rooms are still available should you wish to stay. For more information please contact Marriott New Year’s Eve Hotline: 207-347-6874 or email banquets@marriott-sableoaks.com

New Year’s Eve at 51 Wharf – 51 Wharf St, Portland – 7:30 pm-2 am. DJ Verbatum and DJ Tony B will help you ring in the New Year. Champagne specials, Sugarloaf giveaways, and live dancers. For more information, please visit: www.nyeportlandmaine.com

New Year’s Eve at Vignola – 10 Dana Street, Portland. Vignola has a prix fixe menu that looks delightful for only $48 per person that features lobster, roasted duck ravioli, and lamb leg to name a few options to sizzle your taste buds and kick the year off in style. Reservations are requested by calling 772-1330.

New Year’s Eve at Cinque Terre – 36 Wharf Street, Portland. At $65 per person, you will certainly ring in the New Year with fabulous food and fun. A quick glance at the menu shows a smoked scallop, oysters, Maine lobster tail, Roasted Breast of Duck, Braised Lamb, and White Chocolate Cheesecake among the delights to enjoy. Reservations are requested by calling: 347-6154

Of course there are many more events planned for New Year’s Eve. Please have a safe and enjoyable New Year and drink responsibly. Thank You!

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Tags: 51 Wharf, Bingas Stadium, Bob Charest Band, Bob Marley, Cinque Terre, Club Marriott, DJ Brian Zutter, DJ Tony B, DJ Verbatum, Icing, Jim Ciampi Band, Maine Magazine, new years eve, New Years Party, Portland, Q97.9 Q Bash, Rob Steele, SPACE, The Landing, Vignola, Wharf Street

Portland Secret Santa gives $10,000

Dec 23

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The Goodwill Store on Forest Avenue in Portland was a buzz last evening as a very kind and thoughtful local businessman, who shall remain anonymous as this years Secret Santa provided 100 people with an envelope containing a $100 bill.

What a great story and Portland Press Herald article to wake up to this morning during the holiday season, when often it seems the media reports mostly negative information out there. Here’s to being positive, kind, and thoughtful…after all it is the holiday spirit!

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Tags: Christmas Present, Forest Avenue, Goodwill, Happy Holidays, Portland, Secret Santa

Two Remodeled Portland Rentals Available

Dec 17

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Real Estate | No Comments

A follower of ILovePortlandMaine.com submitted the following two rental units that are available immediately and asked that I share them with our readers.

Should you have interest, please contact the landlord directly at the contact information at the bottom of the page and let them know you saw it here!

Unit #1

Newly updated 2 floor, 2 bedroom apartment for rent near USM. Features include:

Heat & Hot water included, Hardwood floors, carpeted bedrooms, Washer/Dryer hook up in private basement, Private entrance, Large yard, Mantel and built-in cabinet in living room, Brand new stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, Off street parking, Non-Smoking property. Looking for quiet, non-smoking, responsible tenants. Available immediately. Property is on St. John Street in Portland closest to Brighton Ave and near USM. 1 yr lease and $1050 security deposit. Call Bill at 450-5740

Unit #2

Newly updated 2 floor, 2-3 bedroom apartment for rent near USM. Features include:

Heat & hot water included, Brand new never used stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and microwave, Hardwood floors, carpeted bedrooms, New cabinets, 1 1/2 baths. Half bath on second floor with laundry (will include stackable washer dryer if needed), Off street parking, Private entrance, Large yard, Non-Smoking property. Looking for quiet, non-smoking, responsible tenants. Available immediately. Property is on St. John Street in Portland closest to Brighton Ave and near USM. 1 yr lease and $1200 security deposit. Call Bill at 450-5740

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Tags: Apartment, Portland, Property, Rental, Rental Property, Roommate, USM area

East End Beach Could Get Boost from Contest

Nov 23

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Green / Environmental, Oceanfront, Scenic | No Comments

Great News! The East End Beach in Portland could receive an upgrade in the future thanks to a design contest conducted by the Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with eight entries submitted.

The City of Portland had planned to improve the area that so many people come to enjoy, and just their luck, now have some ideas to get the ball rolling. Should some private funds and grant money fall their way, we could see improvements sooner than expected. Either way, it’s wonderful that the AIA Maine Chapter put forth the contest on such a nice area with great views and potential for more, as it currently is overtaken mostly by roadway and parking areas.

The contest winners will be announced at the annual meeting of the Maine chapter of the AIA on Wednesday, December 2nd at 5pm in the State of Maine Room of City Hall.

For more information on the contest, please visit the Portland Press Herald article

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Tags: American Institute of Architects, City of Portland, Contest, East End Beach, Portland, Press Herald

The Nutcracker – A Family Holiday Tradition

Nov 20

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

For two weekends only, the Maine State Ballet will perform The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium on November 28-29 and December 4-6. You can purchase your tickets through PortTix by calling 207-842-0800 during Box Office Hours Monday through Saturday from 12pm to 6pm, or go online at: tickets.porttix.com

Ticket prices range from $15 – 45 and there are student and senior discounts.

The Nutcracker schedule of performances are as follows;

Sat. Nov 28 at 2pm & 7pm
Sun. Nov 29 at 2pm
Fri. Dec 4 at 7pm
Sat. Dec 5 at 2pm & 7pm
Sun. Dec 6 at 2pm

For more information on this and other performances, please visit their website; www.mainestateballet.org

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Tags: Maine State Ballet, Merrill Auditorium, Portland, PortTix, schedule, The Nutcracker, Tickets

The Brand New TV Show – Local Events, Local Humor

Nov 20

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Fun | No Comments

Last night I caught an episode of the The Brand New TV Show on WPME channel 17 here in Portland . The magazine style show arrangement and humor made for viewing enjoyment as Co-host and Executive Producer Matthew McDonald shared with viewers the happenings of Portland, as well as local music talent Sidecar Radio, who noted their upcoming gigs which include opening for 311.

Matthew’s delivery of the content kept me glued to 30 minute show wondering what was to come next, along with the Conan O’Brien-like witty/silly comments and questions he posed to the guests and fellow Co-host Chrystie Corns.

I understand the co-hosts and set change each episode, keeping with the ever changing content, as Matthew and Director Scott Hamann of Harbor Light Films provide viewers with Portland events with a touch of the Portland music scene. During this particular episode, they not only mentioned what was going on in the area, there were shout outs to local businesses and individuals, and I noticed they cut to commercials of local businesses like The Beadin’ Path in Freeport.

Overall an impressive show, which already has a strong following thanks to Twitter (you can follow the show at twitter.com/brandnewtvshow and their handle @brandnewtvshow). Perhaps some day I will be a co-host or guest. A man can dream for another 15 minutes of fame…

For more information on the show or to watch previous episodes, please visit their website www.thebrandnewtvshow.com

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Tags: 311, @brandnewtvshow, Beadin' Path, Conan O'Brien, Harbor Light Films, Matthew McDonald, Portland, Portland events, Sidecar Radio, The Brand New TV Show, Twitter, WPME

PortSports Maine Mead Crawl

Nov 15

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

Join PortSports Maine on Thursday, November 19, at 530pm for their second Mead Crawl, this time beginning on the East End of Portland.

The crawl will start at the Meadery on the East End where the nectar of the Gods is made, where participants will receive a Tour and Tasting to get their baseline for the rest of the evening. From there the crawl will move on to hit the NorthStar Music Cafe for some drinks and live music, then off to the Pepper Club to fuel up before heading to Novare Res for the launch of Maine Mead Works’ Lavender Mead. The event will be very special as there are only 3 gallons of the new creation, and the folks at Maine Mead Works’ will be tapping the cask just for PortSports Maine Mead Crawl attendees. Sounds like a great night.

The event is limited to 20 people. Tickets can be purchased here: http://meadcrawltwo.eventbrite.com and the price includes a special event T-shirt, a Maine Mead Works stemless wine glass, and a bracelet which entitles attendees to the $5 Maine Mead Works discounts at each stop.

For more information on Maine Mead Works, please visit their site Maine Mead Works

For more information on PortSports Maine events, please visit their site PortSports Maine Social Club

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Tags: east end, Lavender Mead, Maine Mead Works, mead, Meadery, NorthStar Music Cafe, Pepper Club, Portland, PortSports, PortSports Maine, pub crawl, social club