Artsy Greendrinks fills MECA

Marking its one year anniversary, Portland Greendrinks pulled off another rocking party last night at the Maine College of Art. There were so many people jamming the hallways, I can't tell you for sure how many showed up, but it clearly numbered in the hundreds. The awesome art school in downtown Portland offered up tours of its former department store building and T-shirts for screenprinting.

One of the really cool things about the party was the chance to check out the excellent student art that literally covers every available wall. Another cool thing about MECA is that its extensive art library on the second floor is open to the public.

As part of Greendrinks ongoing effort to get attendees to bring reusable drinking vessels that can be filled with the amber deliciousness from Peak Organic and Sebago Brewing, the Dobbyn Foundation sold mugs handcrafted by MECA students for the very affordable price of $5. All the money raised from the sales will be used to pay for school tuition for students in Uganda.

Aside from the mugs, my pick for the most original cup goes to Eli Cayer (of Maine Mead Works fame) and his chalice. Of course, I also need to give a shout out to the photogenic Geoffrey Starrett and his impeccable taste, as demonstrated by the Switch/MaineToday.com pint glass he was sipping from. Too bad my photography skills were no match for his good looks.