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The 4th Annual Portland Dyke March is looking for volunteers

Who: Our tagline is "For dykes and the people who love them!" and that means that you don't have to be dyke-identified to participate or to volunteer. So, if you are a Dyke or love 'em, and you can volunteer for an hour or two, please contact us!

What: There are all sorts of volunteer opportunities! See the list at the end of the email for an idea of the help we'll need.

Where/When: We'll give you the details about when and where you should be based on your assignment.

Why: Because you love dykes, you'd love to be an active member of the community, and be involved with continuing to make the Dyke March an annual success.

How: Email us at portlanddykemarchvolunteers@gmail.com with any questions or to express your interest in volunteering!

Important Stuff and Dates:

Date TBA-

March Advertising Team (help plaster the greater Portland area with rad posters. if you would like to put up posters in an area outside of Portland, please contact us!)

Friday, June 19th- 

**Sound equipment set-up and break down (must be able to help lift equipment) in Monument Square

**Crossing Guards at the intersections the March crosses between Monument Square and Longfellow Square (this may involve moving and setting up barricades)

Raffle Tickets Sales at the After Party at One Longfellow

Stage Hands at the After Party at One Longfellow

Runners (general helper/assistant for Dyke March Committee)

Clean up crew- Post After Party Clean-up help!

**Other volunteer tasks

More specific information about each volunteer position is available upon request. Details will be provided to volunteers before and on the day of the March.

**Please note: Some of the positions may require the volunteer to miss out on actually marching. Please indicate if you would like a position that will allow you to march. We want everyone who wants to, to have the chance to join in the March itself.

Lobsters on the Fly Cookbook Benefits the Maine Lobstermen Association

Lobster Recipe Cookbook published by Lobsters on the Fly, for sale at http://lobstersonthefly.blogpsot.com, will benefit the Maine Lobstermen‚s Association.

Introducing Lobsters on the Fly, a cookbook published by the blog, Lobsters on the Fly, to benefit the Maine Lobstermen‚s Association.

Created to support Maine‚s commercial fishermen, specifically the MLA, this cookbook is full of delicious and accessible lobster recipes and beautiful pictures from coastal Maine fishing communities. Recipes included are from local Mainers, chefs and epicurean lobster business: Hancock Gourmet Lobster.

The cookbook can be purchased through the Lobsters on the Fly blog: http://lobstersonthefly.blogpsot.com for $25.00.

A drawing room call for art: smallworks

A drawing room (no caps no "the") call for art: smallworks
Deadline: 3 June from 3pm to 7pm
Hand-deliver work to 377 Cumberland Ave
Details on www.drawingroomportlandmaine.com
Contact: 207 632 2391 Alex Rheault

23 skidoo: spontaneous smallworks show a drawing room project in collaboration with and hosted by Michael Rancourt and The Jameson Art Group

377 Cumberland Avenue
Portland Maine 04101
772 5522

4 June to 10 June 2009
Wednesdays by Chance
12 to 5:30 Thursday #Saturday
and by appointment

drawing room contact: Alex Rheault
207 632 2391
alex@alexrheault.com


23 skidoo: spontaneous smallworks show begins with unjuried, inclusive call
for art and gathers the works of over forty artists in a collaboration
between drawing room and the Jameson Art Group for one week in June. Without
a theme, this random grouping of artists leads to chance collisions of
meaning and aesthetics, which support expression, exploration, and inquiry
at the heart of artmaking. This exhibit and call for art meets drawing
room's mission to provide opportunities to unhinge perceptions of art and
community in favor of unexpected experiences of both.

Opening reception: First Friday 5 to 9pm 5 June 2009
Music, refreshments, and more

Lobster college, a learning vacation on the Maine coast

No SATs required, no essay tests, and some of the most luxurious dorm rooms ever!  After a great success in 2008 -  Lobster College is back.

Registrations are now being accepted for this most unique learning vacation, organized by the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine and hosted again this year by the Kenniston Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast in Boothbay, Maine.  Lobster College is an educational adventure designed for people interested in enjoying a fun extended weekend on the Maine coast.  It's a chance to learn everything and anything there is to know about Maine's premier crustacean. The event is scheduled for September 17-20.

            Kenniston Hill Inn B&B will serve as home base for Lobster College.  Participants will enjoy the gracious hospitality of host, Dianne Ward, at this classic shipbuilders mansion built in 1786 in spectacular Boothbay, Maine.  (You can see and learn more about the inn at www.kennistonhillinn.com.)

Various field trips are scheduled throughout the Boothbay Harbor area as part of the curriculum. "Folks who join us for Lobster College will experience hands-on and on-site learning about lobsters directly from lobstermen and lobster dealers themselves, as well as from University of Maine faculty. We've based Lobster College in the heart of lobstering country, at one of the most picturesque areas on the coast of Maine," said Robert Bayer, executive director of the Lobster Institute.

            "We'll be taking a trip out to haul traps, we'll visit a working lobster wharf, and we'll provide lectures on a variety of lobster-related topics. We'll even show you how to bait a trap."  According to Bayer, those who enroll in Lobster College will learn about lobster biology and ecology, value-added lobster products, lobster cuisine, stock management and other areas within the lobster industry. "And of course, there will be plenty of lobster to eat," said Bayer. "At our last Lobster College graduation, we counted them up and found that we had enjoyed ten different lobster dishes during the course of the weekend."

            Students from last year's Lobster College came from Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, Florida, Maine # and even Australia.  One lobster college alumnus, shared these thoughts at the end of the program, "The words great and excellent are much overused in our society.  But these words must be used to describe this program.  Five star all the way."  Another said, "Bravo to all on a fabulous time. Thank you for a fun and great educational four days."
In addition to being an educational program, Lobster College doubles as a fundraiser for the Lobster Institute.  The Institute is a research and outreach organization with a mission of protecting, conserving and enhancing the vitality of the lobster as a resource, and lobstering as an industry and as a way of life.  It was founded jointly by members of the lobster industry and faculty at the University of Maine. 
            While participants won't need SATs to get in, enrollment for Lobster College is limited to the first 20 "students", and the deadline to enroll is August 31. Tuition is $575 per person (including all lobster meals) and room rates range from $450- $570 for the entire weekend. Information about Lobster College, including cost and how to register, and about other programs and services of the Lobster Institute, is available on the Internet at www.lobsterinstitute.org or by calling (207)581-2751or (207)581-1443.  

Kindle's Top TEN Reasons to Save the Dates

10. Kindle to be relocated from the USM campus to downtown Portland, aka 'the Cultural Corridor' from Monument Square to Longfellow Square.

9. We will be in fellowship with a number of Congress Street institutions and enterprises that collectively, all within a five minute walk of one another, offer a considerable blueprint, quite capable of accommodating the anticipated 450-600 participants.

8. We are building an uber-cooperative with eight non-profit organizations that we find especially creative, doing important work well, and that value efficiency. Truly modeling social enterprise this cooperative is as much social engineering as it is social experiment. Bring your lab jackets! (Taking nominations for social enterprise-minded non-profits that have an interest in the environment and / or social justice. Email ted@kindledinme.com if your mission-driven NPO is ready to benefit from an an active partnership).

7. Kindle will intensify focus on local visionaries and area projects (area being Northern New England, with an emphasis on Maine&NH). Much shorter plenary discussions (18-25) minutes and more skill-building workshops in the afternoons will keep everyone on the tip of their creative toes. (Taking nominations for workshops and plenary speakers- email Eben@kindledinme.com ) Deadline June 15, 2009.
 
6. Kindle enhancement will include an overarching theme of bridging the 'millennium' perspective with the 'baby boomers' more classic vantage. 'Emerging Leadership' and how to make room for them will inform many of the conversations over the weekend. Innovative ideas sought: email Eben@Kindledinme.com with your creative suggestions.

5. In advance (June, July, Aug, Sept) we will be offering a number of pre~Kindle 'Bonfires' a series of in-the-wild dinner parties which will in many ways resemble the conference itself: local, organic produce, provocative presentations by area change agents, dynamic entertainment, with soulful moments set aside for reflection. A bonfire will accompany each dinner. (Two hosts selected, looking for two more! Email Eben@kindledinme.com)
 
4. Join us for a midsummer Swashbucklers Ball- an island-based environmental scavenger hunt is underway and making way. Teams of four will compete for prizes while raising money for our scholarship pool. (Looking for Bucko Mates and Bully Skippers willing to help organize. Email Ted@kindledinme.com Also, seeking pirates & wenches willing to be kidnapped, and held for ransom! Email Eben@kindledinme.com)
 
3. Message simplified:
Kindle: Illuminating Ideas, Igniting Imaginations.
In other words: a place of gathering (conference, colloquia, chautauqua, symposium, etc.) for those desiring a roadmap for living a simple, juicy, joyful, abundant and balanced life in the 21st century.
 
2. Price Reduction! Like all small businesses we have been eager to find innovative ways to reduce our overhead without a reduction of polish, panache, or provocation- and to pass along the savings. We are pleased to offer a 30% price reduction on 2009 tickets:
Two-Day all-inclusive Passports at $175.00
Early Bird rate (purchased before June 30!!) ONLY $145.00

1.More Scholarships: 150 seats to area agencies that manage humans on the outskirts of society enabling them to attend and benefit from the wisdom and knowledge being made available. (Naturally educators, students, farmers and activists will be able to attend on a reduced rate. Email Eben@kindledinme.com for a simple application form.

SOooo six months out we invite, encourage, entice, beseech everyone to MARK your calendars early, TODAY! October -as we all know- fills up fast.
Save the Dates: Friday & Saturday, October 16 &17th, 2009.

Cinemas in Maine unite with cinemas in 49 other States of America for One Week for One Film Festival

Maine's Frontier Café Cinema & Gallery in Brunswick, The Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and Grand theatre in Ellsworth will unite with over seventy other cinemas in 49 other States of America, via the 12th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival which will take place across five continents between the 21st and 27th of September 2009.

"There seems to be a new willingness among Americans to re-engage with the world and the participation of cinemas in all 50 states in an international event seems to reflect that," said Nicholas Mason, founding director of the Festival.

Each year MANHATTAN SHORT selects twelve short films from around the world and distributes them across five continents. During the course of one week, cinema audiences at each venue are asked to vote for their favorite short film. Votes from each venue are tabulated and sent through to MANHATTAN SHORT headquarters and the winner is announced after the last show in NYC on the last Sunday in September. This year marks the first time in the Festival's history that all 50 states of the United States participate in the Festival.

"Once the word got out that we were really interested in getting participation from every state, the response from cinemas, cinema bookers, film societies, and state film commissioners was overwhelming," said Mason. "People were calling us, emailing us, telling us they just wanted to be part of it. I'm not sure whether it is a change in the Presidency or whatever, but you really got the sense that the people in this country are really proud to be part of this country, and they want to unite, and I am just so happy to be part of it. I don't think this would have happened two years ago." Added Mason, who heralds from Sydney Australia

MANHATTAN SHORT continues to expand its reach every year with more screenings in more countries. In 2008, the Festival presented 295 shows in 115 cities on four continents in one week. This year the Festival has already booked over 293 shows in 79 cities across all 50 states of the US alone. And with a deadline of June 30 for cinemas to confirm bookings, the festival is expecting at least 500 shows in North and South America, Australia, Europe, and Asia to take place during one week in September this year.

For filmmakers wishing to enter the 2009 Manhattan Short Film Festival, the Festival carries a July 31st Deadline. Films must be 18 minutes and under in length. For more information visit the Festival's website at www.ManhattanShort.com

Maine Red Claws Dance Team Tryouts - June 6, 2009

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the Inaugural Maine Red Claws Dance Team! This prestigious group of women will uphold a high quality dance performance and community involvement. During the audition process, the applicants will be judged on poise, dance ability, crowd appeal, showmanship, personality and individual applications.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 years of age by November 1, 2009
Must have a reliable means of transportation.
Must have flexible schedules for rehearsals 3-4 times a week, 24+ home games and personal appearances/promotions during the 2009-10 season.

OPEN AUDITION:
Date: June 6, 2009

Timing: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Auditions will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Portland Expo Building (Home of the Maine Red Claws)

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Applications and further information are available online at www.maineredclaws.com

For more information, please contact Abby Pierce at 207-210-6655 or via email at apierce@maineredclaws.com

**Please arrive early the day of tryouts. No one will be permitted in once the tryouts begin.

Run, drink, eat: Wine Flight Training Runs

The Wine Flight Training Sessions begin on May 26 and continue each Tuesday evening until October 17, when participants will have their gustatory and aerobic fitness tested at the Wine Flight 5K running and walking event.

The organizers of the Wine Flight had a quiet launch last year and were surprised by the hundreds who responded. An equally enthusiastic and tasty response is anticipated this year. Joining the Maine Ambassadors of Food and Drink and race manager Tri-Maine is Greater Portland Landmarks, stewards of the Portland Observatory and operators of the entertaining and informational walking tours of the city.

Participants in the training series, called Passport to Portland, meet on Monument Square between 6 and 630 to receive their map and information about the evening's course.

The course blends local and culinary history and the occasional tasty surprise before arriving at the evening's reward: a glass of wine or beer and an array of appetizers that show off the hosting venue's menu.

The Season Passport costs $210, which includes all 20 sessions, free entrance to the fall event and a distinctive jersey that can be worn during Wine Flight. Participants can also purchase 6 sessions for $78, 12 pack sessions for $144 or individual sessions for $15. Ticket sales are capped at 30 per event, with priority given to pass holders.

More information can be obtained on the Maine Ambassador website www.maineambassadors.com.
Registration is through Active.com.

For more information contact Margo Mallar at maineambassadors@gmail.com or call 207.712.5864

Feed ME Food Drive coming up

On Saturday, June 20, WCSH 6, WLBZ 2 and Hannaford Supermarkets, will hold Feed ME # a food drive to benefit the largest hunger relief organization in Maine - Good Shepherd Food-Bank - and their more than 600 member agencies located throughout the state.

Eat part of the World’s Longest Lobster Roll

West End Neighborhood Association and Linda Bean's Perfect Maine are teaming up in an effort to secure a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by building a record setting 60-foot long Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Lobster Roll. And its all for a good cause!

The Landing at Pine Point to Host Opening Parties This Weekend

The Landing at Pine Point, Maine's newest premier venue for weddings,
corporate, private and non-profit events and an up and coming contender for live music, opens its doors this
weekend with an invitation-only opening gala Saturday night and an open house for the public on Sunday.

Jim Ciampi, head of CitySide Events, a Portland-based event planning company and business partner Kevin
McQuinn have renovated and infused new life into the church that has long stood vacant at the end of Pine
Point Road in Scarborough with the conversion to an events and live music venue. With the opening of the
facility this weekend, CitySide, Mr. Ciampi and Mr. McQuinn invite the public in for a sneak peek of The Landing
before the anticipated Paula Cole concert later this month.

In addition to being a premier events facility, The Landing is a full concert and performance venue that will
feature a wide range of artists in a comfortable, captivating setting. The Landing offers its guests a truly unique
performance experience with fantastic sight lines, cabaret style seating and state-of-the-art lighting, acoustic
and AV technology.

The Landing is located in Pine Point, a small but revered beach community in Scarborough, Maine and offers
guests a spectacular setting in which to experience artists or entertain guests for special occasions.

The Landing will feature local, regional and national acts while also hosting public galas, dances and creative
events. As an exclusive partner with CitySide Events, The Landing is available for private parties ranging from
weddings to corporate events.

The Landing at Pine Point hosts its open house on Sunday, May 17 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Call for artists for 10 X 10 Benefit Art Exhibit & Sale

The artists of Points of View Art Gallery and the volunteers of Arts Are Elementary invite area artists to submit original artwork to Brunswick's Second Annual 10 X 10 Benefit Art Exhibit and Sale on Oct. 9-10. All accepted work will sell for $200. The artist receives $100 and $100 benefits Arts Are Elementary, a local nonprofit that provides artist in residence experiences to all Brunswick students in grades one through five at Coffin, Hawthorne, Jordan Acres and Longfellow Elementary Schools.

Check out the Maine Beer Trail

The Maine Restaurant Association and the Maine Brewers' Guild announce the Maine Beer Trail. This new trail spotlights the high quality and creative diversity of fresh, hand-crafted, Maine-made beer. The purpose of the Trail is to attract visitors to Maine to enjoy the vibrant micro and craft brewing industry found throughout the state.

Hey home chefs: Cook up some local with a World Harbors contest

More and more people are recognizing the cost and health benefits of cooking at home with ingredients that are fresh, local and in season. They know, for example, that fresh and local produce tastes better and costs less and also that buying local supports farmers, fishermen, businesses and communities in very real and direct ways.

With this in mind, World Harbors - Maine makers of gourmet sauces and marinades - has initiated a 'Look Local' campaign, beginning with a contest on Facebook. The company is inviting entrants to submit either a video or a picture of themselves making a recipe that combines one or more ingredient items particular to their locale or State with any World Harbors product. For instance, if one is from Florida they might include oranges, or from Wisconsin a locally made cheese, or if there is a free-range farm nearby, entrants should use their fresh meat. Contestants can use either a recipe of their own or choose one from the online cookbook at www.worldharbors.com.

Winners of the contest will receive fantastic Maine-made prizes, such as Maine Lobster, Maine Ice cream and a Sea Bag™, the eco-friendly totes made from recycled sails. To enter, join the "World Harbors Look Local Contest" group on Facebook where all the rules and regulations are explained. (Go to www.facebook.com and search: "World Harbors Look Local Contest (May 7 - July 15)") or http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69061595066&ref=ts

Maine Named Third Most Bike-Friendly State

The League of American Bicyclists has named Maine as the third most bike-friendly state in the country. Maine rose three spots in the 2009 ranking, based on a 75-item survey covering legislation, education, policies and programs, infrastructure, evaluation and planning, enforcement and efforts to encourage people to bike for transportation and recreation.

"Our ranking is a tribute to 17 years of advocacy by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) working with local bicycle advocates, bike shops and clubs, supportive legislators and MaineDOT to improve cycling conditions in our state," said Allison Vogt, BCM's executive director.

"The Maine law requiring motorists to give three feet of clearance when passing bikes has become a model for other states," Vogt said. "The Bicycle Coalition of Maine partners with MaineDOT to teach bicycle safety to 10,000 schoolchildren each year, and we manage the state's Safe Routes to School program. We train police officers about bicycle safety and the law. We also work with state agencies on an effective Share the Road media campaign."

Vogt said that Maine still has much to accomplish to improve bicycle safety and access. BCM's top legislative priority this session is implementing Complete Streets policies ensuring that roads are built to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians as well as motorists. A Complete Streets bill now is before the Legislature's Natural Resources Committee, and similar legislation is being considered at the federal level.

"Now more than ever, Maine people are using bicycles to improve their health, save money, protect the environment and enjoy our beautiful state," Vogt said. "We have a great opportunity to build on this success."

"Creating bike-friendly communities will reap economic benefits by helping Maine attract residents, businesses and more bicycle tourism. Until every road is safe for biking, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine will continue to work as the voice of Maine's bicyclists to improve conditions for biking through increased funding, better roads and by spreading the word to Share the Road."

Maine was number six in the League's initial ranking of Bicycle Friendly States last year. Washington and Wisconsin have held the number one and number two spots, respectively, for both years. More information about the 2009 rankings can be found at www.bicyclefriendlystates.org.

Beer dinner and tour at Sebago Brewery

Sebago announces a beer dinner in our brewery on May 14th from 6- 9 PM. This event is to celebrate American Craft Beer Week (May 11-17). We will be doing tours and tastings all night and enjoying so great beer pairings.

Order tickets: http://sebagobrewing.com

The dinner and tour at the brewery take place at 48 Sanford Drive Gorham |
207-856-2537.

The menu:

Chef Rob Evans of Hugo’s Wins James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northeast

Awarded last night in New York City, The James Beard Foundation (JBF) Awards are a crowning achievement for chefs and restaurants around the country. This year, one of Portland's best known chefs has been given his due # Rob Evans, chef and owner of Hugo's restaurant at 88 Middle Street in Portland, won the JBF award for Best Chef in the Northeast.

Chef Evans beat out four other nominees to win the award # three chefs from the Greater Boston area as well as the two co-owners of Arrows restaurant in Ogunquit. "I think we've got a good scene happening in Portland," noted Evans shortly after receiving the award. "It's not only good for me, but it's good for Portland. It solidifies Portland's standing as a strong food town."

Evans has been nominated for the award three times before, but this is his first win. Chef Evans was honored in 2004 with the "Best New Chef Award" from Food & Wine Magazine, another coveted chef honor. The restaurant has also been awarded the American Automobile Association (AAA)'s prestigious Four-Diamond title for multiple years.

A self-trained chef, Evans and his wife Nancy have operated Hugo's for 10 years. Their only concern is that many people mistakenly assume Hugo's is a restaurant to reserve for special occasions. "We want to encourage more local people to eat at Hugo's. I think they will be pleasantly surprised to find out we are in the average diner's price range."

Deemed "the Oscars of the food world," by Time magazine, The James Beard Foundation Awards are the country's most coveted honor for chefs; food and beverage professionals; broadcast media, journalists, and authors working on food; and restaurant architects and designers.

The JBF Best Chef awards honor chefs who have set new or consistent standards of excellence in their respective regions. Best Chef: Northeast encompasses chefs working in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York state (New York City has its own category), Rhode Island and Vermont. Maine's only previous JBF Best Chef winner is Sam Hayward, chef and owner of Fore Street restaurant, who won in 1994.

About Chef Rob Evans and Hugo's Restaurant:
Hugo's passion lies in its love for creative food, good wine and wholesome Maine ingredients. The culinary team at Hugo's, under the direction of chef and owner, Rob Evans, delivers regional cuisine that is both unexpected yet ultimately familiar. The four-course prix fixe menu is available nightly, Tuesday through Saturday, from the dining room. The recently introduced Gastro Pub menu is available nightly from the bar.

Hugo's is located in downtown Portland, Maine, at the corner of Franklin and Middle Street. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30-9:00 PM and on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 -9:30 PM. Call (207) 774-8538 for reservations. More information is available at www.hugos.net.

Two Charitable Events Bookend Ten Days for the Arts in Midcoast Maine

This June, midcoast Maine is host to a 10-day arts festival celebrating Maine's role in American art. Cellardoor Winery kicks off the 10 days with their second annual Pop the Cork event in support of the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) on June 18. The bookend event to the festival is the Farnsworth Art Museum's Maine in America Summer Gala honoring Robert Indiana on June 27, for which Cellardoor Winery has signed on as the lead sponsor.

Pop the Cork 2 is a multi-venue extravaganza celebrating arts, culture, wine and food in support of the CMCA Distinguished Artist Exhibition, YOU ARE HERE: Linden Frederick, Studies and Paintings. This exhibit celebrates long-time Maine resident, nationally-renowned realist painter Linden Frederick; 100% of all proceeds from Cellardoor's Pop the Cork event will benefit CMCA in Rockport. (Last year, the Farnsworth Art Museum was the beneficiary of the first-annual Pop the Cork.)

Charitable giving is an integral part of the Cellardoor mission. "I was raised to appreciate the value and importance of charitable giving, and it's a belief I carry over to my operation of Cellardoor," said Doulton recently. "I believe businesses and citizens bear some of the responsibility of helping our arts communities thrive. I am particularly excited about hosting Pop the Cork 2 to benefit CMCA this year, and I am proud to lend Cellardoor's support."

Doulton continued, "All of my, and Cellardoor's, donations are made with the hope that I am not just writing a check, but can see a lasting benefit for the next generations # for education and community. Hopefully our support will encourage other organizations to get on board in support of the arts as well."

Doulton has also supported the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, the Maine Community Foundation and various other Maine-based non-profit organizations.

Cellardoor's Pop the Cork 2 will be held in multiple venues throughout Rockport, including CMCA, on Thursday, June 18, beginning at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $75 per person and are on sale now through Cellardoor by calling (207) 236-2654 or emailing tickets@cellardoorvineyard.com.

Tickets for the Farnsworth's Maine in America Summer Gala can be purchased by calling (207) 596-6457 ext. 117 or emailing kstone@farnsworthmuseum.org.

Mother's Day Special at Vintner's Cellar Winery

Mother's day is Sunday, May 10. This year thank mom with a gift as unique as she is. Vintner's Cellar Winery of Portland lets you pour your heart out most deliciously.

Each bottle offers an expression with your personal touch - a custom message from you printed right on the label. It's a card, a present... it's a unique and memorable gesture.

Stop in today, bring a photo or a message and make your Mother's Day personal. Order Before Thursday May 7, 2009 and save $5.00.

The TechMaine Technology Awards call for nominations

The TechMaine Technology Awards showcase the progress and recognize the accomplishments and significant contributions of the state's technology sectors over the past year and present awards to Maine's top technology companies. Since 2002, this event has highlighted outstanding achievements and success stories from technology firms across the state.

The deadline for submitting a Nomination Form is Wednesday, May 13. Nomination forms for the Awards Gala must be completed online. Anyone may submit a nomination; businesses and individuals may nominate themselves. Self nominations are common and encouraged! Nominate your company and yourself! This is perfect to leverage business development opportunities, PR, marketing, recruiting, company morale, enhancing resumes and social profiles like LinkedIN and Facebook.

The Awards Gala will be held at the Eastland Park Hotel Ballroom on Tuesday, June 2nd. Association with TechMaine is not required, but nominees must operate in the state of Maine. Details are included on the Nomination Page.

For More Information
Awards Gala Page
Nomination Page
Sponsorship Opportunities
Questions # contact: Joe Kumiszcza

THE AWARDS
Technology Awards:

Technology Company of the Year
Gazelle Company
CxO of the Year
New Technology of the Year
Technology Innovator of the Year

Best of the Web Awards:

Corporate Image
Arts & Entertainment
Non-Profit
E-Commerce

SAVE THE DATE!
Join hundreds of Maine's Technology Titans at the 2009 Technology Awards Gala. The event will be held at the Eastland Park Hotel Ballroom in Portland on Tuesday, June 2nd. I hope to see you there!

Free directory of East End organizations and businesses seeks your info

The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization &
The East Bayside Neighborhood Organization
invite you to participate...

The MHNO, in conjunction with the EBNO, is compiling a FREE DIRECTORY of East End organizations and businesses! The first issue, to be published in June, will have a map plus the free listings and paid ads.

Our local economy is stronger as we increase our buying locally; that's our goal. This Directory will be inserted in upcoming issues of The Munjoy Hill Observer, and left at various locations for free pickup.

We need YOU to submit your information!

I. LISTINGS are FREE -- May 30th is the deadline to email your listing to: Liz@StLawrenceArts.org with "East End Directory" in the subject line. (You don't need to purchase an ad to have a free listing.)

Include just the information:
Name
common name, not legal name;
try to put "The" and "Portland" at end if it works (i.e, Observatory, The Portland)
we also ask that you put what you are (ex: café, artist, non-profit, etc.) after your name OR your byline that explains what you are.

Website and E-Mail

Telephone #

Street address and/or Mailing address

Hours optional.

Description of up to 30 words.

Category
i.e. "Places to Stay, Eat, Shop, organization, community action, other"....

Contact Person
· Do you want your contact name printed?
· Plz include e-mails and telephone#s if different from public info listed above.

We want to see your name in print!

Directory Committee:
Liz McMahon, Delores Lanai, George Aponte Clark for MHNO
Belinda Ray for EBNO

MHNO, 92 Congress St, Portland ME 04101

Win $1,000 in Garelick's Lighten Up Maine recipe contest

Free graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians

On Sunday, May 17, acclaimed national speaker Peter Gutiérrez will present "Super-Powered Comics Reading: Building Literacy and Having Fun" - a special graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians at The Maine Comics Arts Festival. This free presentation will be held at the Ocean Gateway Terminal in Portland from 10:30 am-noon as part of the day-long Maine Comics Arts Festival.

3 Creative Conversations planned by PACA

The Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance has announced the spring series of Creative Conversations. Creative Conversations is a way to connect creative individuals: to each other, to organizations, to information, to opportunities. Three events remain in the series. All events are free and open to the public.

May 11-15 Commute Another Way Week goes patriotic

With the challenging economy and everyone making sacrifices to save money, Carey Kish, manager of the GO MAINE program, expects Maine commuters will want to learn more about carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking or riding transit as low-cost alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle.

Painter selected for 2009 Monhegan residency

Daniel J. Corey, a painter from Bristol, Maine, has been named the 2009 Monhegan Island artist in residence by the Monhegan Artists' Residency Corporation. The program provides lodging and stipend for a five-week residency on the island for an emerging Maine artist each summer.

The Public Theatre Kicks Off 16th Annual Silent Auction

The Public Theatre's 16th Annual Silent Auction opened April 28th and will run through May 10th, coinciding with the theatre's last show of the season, The Last Mass at St. Casimir's by Tom Dudzick.

"The Auction would not be possible without the generous support of the scores of businesses and individuals in our community. We are very grateful for their support, especially in the current economic environment." noted Connie Bedette, Silent Auction Chair. "It is great to see how many businesses appreciate the value in participating."

This year's Auction will feature over 200 items from area businesses, local artists, and theatre supporters, including original works of art, ski lift tickets, golf, tickets to arts events, and other great gifts. There will also be everyday items, from oil changes and grocery gift cards to spa treatments, yoga sessions, and massages. You can even bid on a pair of tickets to the Red Sox vs Oakland A's # July 8, 2009 at 7:05pm. The great thing about the Silent Auction is there truly is something for everyone.

Red Sox Fans take note: Two tickets to the Boston Red Sox vs the New York Yankees are being raffled off as part of the Silent Auction Event. The game is at Fenway on June 9, 2009 at 7:05pm. These are excellent seats and raffle tickets are only $1 each or $5 for six chances.

The Raffle and Silent Auction are open to the public. You may place bids on the Silent Auction items or purchase raffle tickets through May 10 during Box Office Hours, 12pm-5pm daily, and during performances. The Public Theatre is located at Lisbon & Maple Streets in Downtown Lewiston. For more information about this event, call The Public Theatre at 782-2211.