Karen Beaudoin finds things for you to do in Portland that are FREE (or so darn cheap they're almost free).
May 2009
May 28, 2009
To the '80s and the market this weekend
ALF, Dirty Dancing, Michael Jackson's "Bad" and "Livin' On A Prayer." Just a few of the things you loved about the 1980s.
Continue reading "To the '80s and the market this weekend"Back to work inspiration
It's never easy getting back to the grind after a lengthy holiday weekend. Work's a drag, you're draggin' and you've had a tiny taste of the summer fun to come.
Continue reading "Back to work inspiration"Working for the 3-day weekend
Just think, if you can just get to Friday you've got an extended weekend ahead of you. So get yourself focused: 5 days of work = 3 days off.
Continue reading "Working for the 3-day weekend"Make time for JBS this weekend
The best way to kick off the weekend is always with a drink. Free drinks are even better. And leaving work early on a Friday tops it all off. So do that and get yourself to Freeport Cheese & Wine for the wine tasting from 3:30-7:30 pm. It'll be yummy and you'll be primed for a busy weekend.
Continue reading "Make time for JBS this weekend"This week we've got crime, tango, toys
With any luck you survived Sunday without annoying, disappointing or frustrating Mom. So now that that's out of the way, lets focus on ourselves again.
Continue reading "This week we've got crime, tango, toys"More art - and don't forget about Mom
If it's a Friday, there's probably an art walk going on somewhere in Greater Portland. This week the work to be viewed is in Brunswick & Topsham during the 2nd Friday Art Walk. The Five River Arts Alliance hosts the walk and 30 studios, galleries and businesses in downtown Brunswick and just across the bridge in Topsham participate. The walking goes from 5-8 pm and it's free.
Continue reading "More art - and don't forget about Mom"Heading for Cinco de Mayo
You've gotta love a Monday, my fav day of the week. I love knowing that I get to go back to work, because I love my job so much and would work 60 hours a week if only they would let me. (Are you reading this Boss? It's true, all true).
Continue reading "Heading for Cinco de Mayo"
