Last night a group of art lovers and collectors had a chance to check out an impressive private collection of vintage cars. The Contemporaries and the Committee of 100 (both membership groups at the Portland Museum of Art) gathered at the brand new Portland Motor Club for tasty drinks, apps from Aurora Provisions and fun company. Just like all the social events that involve the Contemporaries, last night's party proved to be a fabulous time.

Bill Waldron (far left) owns Falmouth Motor Group and opened this facility to house his impressive collection of restored '60s and '70s cars and to rent storage space to people looking for a secure spot to house their vehicles.

Now I have to admit, I know next to nothing about cars. And while I can manage to stand in front of one and smile, I'm incapable of telling you anything worthwhile about these vehicles. So instead, I'll offer up a few snapshots of the gorgeous cars in Waldron's collection.

Should you want to be there for the next Contemporaries soiree, be sure to get your membership check for $250 in the mail ASAP. Because you won't want to miss the huge party we're planning for January. It will celebrate the opening of "Backstage Pass: Rock & Roll Photography," which showcases a private collection of more than 200 rarely seen photographs of every prominent rock star from Eric Clapton to Courtney Love. It's bound to be THE social event of the new year.