Karen Beaudoin finds things for you to do in Portland that are FREE (or so darn cheap they're almost free).
March 2009
March 30, 2009
Start the week by jamming & learning
No one likes Mondays, but this one should be different. Why? Cause Vanessa Torres is playing at North Star Music Cafe (225 Congress St., Portland) at 7 pm. Sharing the stage will be Colorado's Driftwood Fire, made up of Lynn Scharf and Charlotte Formichella. They were honored at the 2007 International Narrative Song Competition and we locals all know how awesome Torres is. Suggested entrance fee is a mere 5 bucks.
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It's gonna be a busy weekend
This might be the Friday night to get out of town. Point your car south on the pike and motor straight on until you reach the Biddeford exit. It's Art Walk in that city tonight from 5-8 pm (every fourth Friday) and everything's free. You have your pick between the two most popular sites - Biddeford City Theater on Main Street or River Tree Arts in the North Dam Mill - or a handful of other locations, including Loving Anvil on Washington Street and Lacava on Water Street.
Continue reading "It's gonna be a busy weekend"Monday, Monday: And Tue-Thur, too!
It's not fair that Monday's here already. But like good little workers we'll push on through another week - or at least until happy hour arrives today.
Continue reading "Monday, Monday: And Tue-Thur, too!"A weekend of sweet music and sugar shacks
When you're looking for cheap ways to be entertained on a Friday, you can always count on North Star Music Cafe (225 Congress St., Portland). The spring tunes on March 20 come from Rupert Wates and Bob Lamson, a couple guys who weave strong melodies with fresh guitar playing. You won't need to pay a cover, but you should bring a bit of cash to tip the musicians.
Continue reading "A weekend of sweet music and sugar shacks"Eat, drink & wear the green
If ever there's a Monday night to stay in, this is it. You need your rest. You need to detox. You need to fast for an evening. 'Cause tomorrow could be wild - and because it's Irish law that you have to eat corned beef or bangers and mash on March 17, you may have to break the budget.
Continue reading "Eat, drink & wear the green"Weekend music & drinks - wicked cheap
Another weekend's almost here - time to plan where you'll have some beer. And even when you're working on a low budget there are plenty of options for having a good time.
Continue reading "Weekend music & drinks - wicked cheap"If you can stay awake, there's plenty to do for $5 or less
If you had the kind of non-stop weekend I did you may just want to stay in tonight. There is a new episode of "The Closer" on, after all.
It's Art Walk and everything's free
Anytime it's a First Friday Art Walk night is a good time to leave your wallet at home. And since it comes around once a month in Portland, that means you can fill one out of every four Fridays with three hours of entertainment (5-8 pm) that won't cost you a thing.
Continue reading "It's Art Walk and everything's free"No money? Busy social life? No problem
Spending money hurts these days, whether it's change for the parking meter or $2.75 for a happy hour beer. And dinner and a movie at full price? Ouch.
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