The Iraq War from a Maine perspective: An evening hosted by Salt MAMM SLAMM, the annual battle of the bands, registration extended until Feb. 29 10 Things You Should Know About Wine for Valentine's Day Chipotle dos: Chipotle to open second Maine restaurant February 21 in Westbrook Maine Historical Society Programs to Celebrate Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 205th Birthday James Taylor coming to Cumberland County Civic Center June 24, tickets on sale Feb. 10 Goodwill to open buy the pound warehouse outlet in Gorham Feb. 16 Downtown Showdown canceled due to lack of...what's that stuff? Oh, snow sheJAMs announces new all-women's Olympic triathlon, Aug. 26 in OOB Learn to ice fish in downtown Portland Thursday and Friday Two courses, two restaurants, one spectacular after party: The Camden Gourmet Adventure, March 8 Black Dinah Chocolatiers at Browne Trading Market Feb. 9 Music Movies Mondays at One Longfellow Square kicks off Feb. 6 with "Devil Got My Woman" Tri for a Cure registration lottery opens Sunday, Jan. 29 Maine Restaurant Week’s Signature Event to take place Feb. 29 Sunday River's White Out Weekend for gay and lesbian skiers returns Feb. 9 to 12 Portland Stage leads Page to Stage discussion for "Trouble is My Busines" at the Portland Public Library Jan. 31 Local Love Muscle Valentine’s Day Film Festival The Gelato Fiasco Portland is now open on Fore Street USM Women and Gender Studies (WGS) presents: "Ladies First: women in hip hop" Jan. 30 Nothing says love like algae: Seaweed valentines at COA Workshop Feb. 4 Just wanna dance? Vivid Motion, Inc. to hold dance auditions Feb. 5 Maine Roller Derby first bout of season Feb. 11 at Happy Wheels, Portland Embrace the cold: Portland's Downtown District presents new winter festival Portland On Ice Jan. 27 to Feb. 4 Inaugural Portland Performing Arts Festival announced for June 28 to July 1 Maine Festival of the Book returns to Portland March 29 to April 1 Freezin' for a Reason: Polar Dip to benefit Camp Sunshine slated for Feb. 11 at East End Beach, Portland Pooch smooching: 8th annal Valentine's Day Canine Cocktail Party and Dog Kissing Contest Feb. 15 Portland Public Library to live stream Bill McKibben lecture, "Local And Global: Notes from the Frontlines of the Climate Fight" Jan. 20 Green needs to eat: Greendrinks announces its first GreenDinner Feb. 7 Maine Restaurant Week March 1-10, 2012 Teen Game Night at the Portland Public Library, Thursdays 3 to 5 p.m. A ski mountain is coming to Monument Square: Downtown Showdown returns Feb. 3 Maine Jewish Film Festival Announces 2012 Festival Films Brunch in Brunswick: Frontier announces Sunday brunch starting Jan. 15 Jane's Addiction coming to State Theatre March 3, tickets on sale 10 a.m. Sat. The Ice Bar is coming! Tickets on sale now for Ice Bar at Portland Harbor Hotel Jan. 26 to 28 It's never too late to be a rock star: Adult ROCK CAMP Jan. 13-15 Way to raise: Over $6,000 raised for charity during Portland's Downtown District's Shop For A Cause Day "Where Soldiers Come From" at the Portland Public Library Jan. 18 Rum, wine, beer and grub from Goslings, Fess Parker, Vignola and others during Dining at The Peak at Sunday River this winter Do you rock? Audition for Studio Theatre of Bath's "25 Years of Rock" on Jan. 20 and 21 So long, stage fright: 8-week "Overcoming Stage Fright" course in Camden starts Jan. 24 Drag show auditions Jan. 8 at First Universalist Church of Auburn Acorn Productions begins monthly poetry readings series at the Acorn Studio Theater Sebago Brewing Company release seasonal beer Midnight Porter after a year-long haitus Take a hike the first day of the year: First Day Hikes offered by Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Ski Maine's Learn to Ski and Snowboard for Free Week Jan. 8-13 Begin 2012 with a run rather than a hangover: 5th Annual New Years Day Resolution Run Need help with kelp? Learn about kelp farming in Maine at Wells Reserve on Jan. 11 Portland Public Library to host Ereader workshops Jan. 18 to 10 Beer vs. Wine and Robert Burns Supper in January at the Inn at Brunswick Station Maine Steiners to tour Northeast January 1 to 7, 2012 Maine-produced web series "Ragged Isle" nominated for seven awards by We Love Soaps Portland Ovations Presents Warriors Don't Cry in Collaboration with NAACP-Portland at USM Jan. 18 The Center for Maine Contemporary Art exhibits "Around the House" at the Portland Public Library Jan. 6 through 28 Maine Academy of Modern Music ready to rock with 2012 MAMM SLAM 2nd Annual Cycle4Care raises funds for Cancer Community Center Jan. 27 Tickets on sale Friday for upcoming Pat Benetar and The Head and the Heart shows at State Theatre You wanna rock? Auditions for Studio Theatre of Bath's "25 Years of Rock" on Jan 20 "Mamm Mia" comes to Merrill for four shows in January You say potato, I say donation: Maine Distilleries announces program to support New England food banks Sunday River Resort Prepares for Winterfest Weekend Celebration with Santa, iplines tours, fire dancers and more Dec. 17 and 18 Free Coffee Weekend and Toys for Tots Drive at Scratch Bakery, South Portland Sunday brunch now being served up at the Corner Room 100-Hour, On-air WCYY “Markathon” Kicks Off Today BOB WEIR live at the State Theatre on May 1. Tickets on sale Dec. 2 More beer! Shipyard Brewing Company’s New Beer Coming Soon: Shipyard Applehead Registration is full for the Portland Brewer's Holiday Dash The Studio Theatre of Bath helps out the Bath Food Pantry with performances of "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Carols, art and a chance to win free Magic of Christmas tickets at KeyBank during First Friday Shop well, do good: Shop for a Cause Day in Downtown Portland Dec. 3 Weekend performances of "The Gift Of The Magi" benefit South Portland family who lost their home to a recent fire David Sedaris' "The Santaland Diaries" now open in the Studio Theater The Ice Bar is coming! Tickets on sale now for Ice Bar at Portland Harbor Hotel Jan. 26 to 28 Popular (and sell out) Nutcracker Burlesque tickets on sale Fri., Nov. 25 Bring food, ski for less: Sunday River Hosts Annual Tin Mountain Round Up Here comes the tree! The 55-foot blue spruce arrives in Monument Square Thursday, Nov. 17 Finger foods and finger paints: The Art Guru hosts a holiday party Nov. 18 50 BACK Brings The Brew of the Brave to Maine: 50 percent of profits supports veteran's organizations Friends of Portland Public Library is giving away tickets to Paula Poundstone's sold out Portland show Ladies? All the ladies! Ladies Day Out in Bridgton Nov 19 features free gifts and sweet treats from local businesses Portland’s Bayside Trail Benefits from 2nd Annual 5K Race Nov. 13 Local Love Muscle seeks short, local and love-related films for Valentines Day Film Festival Fancy yourself a wrapper? Enter Portland's "Think Outside the Box" Gift Wrap Design Contest Yep, we're talking holidays already: Free holiday events hit Downtown Portland Maine Natives Ben Wheeler & Seth Wescott Star in New Warren Miller film, which screens in Portland on Nov. 11 Want to ski for free next year? Ski Maine announces Peak to Peak Challenge Portland Trails finalizes three significant trails The Movies on Exchange Street reawakens for Halloween Weekend Coffee By Design to Host Open House and Special Events October 21 as Part of Harvest on the Harbor's "Harvest Happenings" Registration now open for the 2nd Annual Portland brewer's holiday dash 5K Portland Maine Film Festival announces festival winners Portland, Maine Dyke March is looking for input and innovative ideas at Oct. 26 meeting Portland Bloggers Organize Second SWAPmaine Clothing Swap on October 29 to Benefit Goodwill of Northern New England Maine Beer Week November 10-17 features dinners, tasting, tours and pairings We Love Munjoy Hill Festival call for vendors The Portland Music Foundation announces official 2011 CMJ showcase lineup The Camden International Film Festival Announces 2011 Made in Maine Showcase Calling All Chefs and Bakers To Damariscotta Pumpkinfest Pumpkin Dessert Contest on October 8 Maine Crochet Reef Project seeks volunteers to crochet, felt or knit 12th Annual Portland Trails Trail to Ale 10K Sold Out! 3S Artspace presents "21 Rooms," a motel-based art event in York Portland Public Library starts checking out Nooks in addition to books on Sept. 14 Inaugural Beach Raid brings beach-themed obstacles to Kennebunk on Oct. 1 "24 Hours of Reality" viewing Sept. 15, organized by Green Business Initiative Camden International Film Festival Announces 2011 Full Feature Schedule Festival Screening 2 World, 4 US, and 9 New England Premieres Bayside Bowl opens "urban oasis" featuring beer garden, patio and outdoor games Portland Mayoral Candidates Forum at the State Theatre October 3 Postponed due to Irene, Rooftop Film: Karate Kid is this Sunday, Sept. 4 Acorn Productions offers free acting workshops in mid-Sept. Camden International Film Festival Tackles Themes of Life, Death, and Transformation in its Opening and Closing Films Portland/Maine bands are invited to apply for one of seven slots on NYC bill for PMF showcase Registration for the North American Wife Carrying Championship Opens Thursday, September 1, 2011 Third Annual Culinary Event to Benefit the Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer Care of Maine at the Lafayette Family Cancer Center Inaugural Portland Brew Festival announced for Sept. 3-4, spotlighting regional beers and home brewing Maine Jewish Film Festival Announces 2012 Dates and Seeks Film Submissions Portland Trails announces the "Dog's Favorite Trail" contest and dog membership program Second Annual Portland Improvisational Comedy Festival scheduled for August 11th to 13th PSO Designer Show House - Seventeen Designers, One 1920s Maine Tudor - open Sept. 10 to Oct. 2 Alive At Five free concert series kicks off this Thursday Portland Trails 10K: Trail to Ale Preview July 8 City of Portland introduces Passport to Play to encourage visitors to Portland's parks Urban Epic Challenge attracts athletes to Portland waterfront to run, crawl, slide and shuffle to the finish line July 9 Portland Public Library announces Summer Documentary Series Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday paddles in July on the Cathance River with the Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Chapter Sea Dogs Present Summer Networking Series starting June 30 at the ballpark Planet Dog Yappy Hour to host Joyce Belcher, certified herbalist, June 23 Toto auditions for The Wizard of Oz at Arundel Barn Playhouse Sunday River Bike Park to open June 24: Rock Star trail debuts as headliner The 2011 Cornish Bandstand Summer Series begins July 5 with Frankie & the Flying Hubcaps Call for local playwrights: Snowlion Repertory Company announces formation of PLAYLAB Portland Trails launches its Discovery Trek Series this week with a guided history walk along the Eastern Promenade Portland restaurants to compete for title of "Infusion Champion" in infusathon benefit event June 15 Smokin' in the Ballpark BBQ Contest scheduled for June 24-25 in Old Orchard Beach Portland, Maine Dyke March Committee is calling for pre-show participants Acorn Productions hosts southern Maine combined theater auditions June 8 and June 15 in Westbrook Portland Public Library hosts "Wisdom at Work," a series designed to help make work life more satisfying NASCAR Nite and Day of Destruction open 63rd season at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway this weekend Starting in June: Monthly local film screenings at St. Lawrence Arts Center 100 Days of Summer in Maine Starts in Gardiner’s Waterfront Park on May 28: Hogs, Pies, and Fireworks Portland Trails celebrates National Trails Day with the Grand Opening of the 10-mile Forest City Trail June 4 Friends of Portland Public Library announce Portland's Largest Book Sale June 16 to 19 Bailey's Island Artist's Retreat Camden International Film Festival Presents Special Screening in Portland on May 25 Have a mind to mountain bike? Novice riders needed for free lessons at BackCountry Excursions The Modest Proposal wins Reindeer's Off-Ramp competition Portland Community Rowing Open House May 14 The Modest Proposal wins 2011 MAMM SLAM Dance auditions on May 15 for Vivid Motion's upcoming summer show Free Comic Book Day to be celebrated May 7 at three Bull Moose locations State Theatre announces 2nd show at new outdoor concert site in Portland" Michael Franti & Spearhead June 19 Antiques appraisal day with Bruce Buxton at the Saco Musuem, May 14 In the Mud Challenge slated for May 7 Portland Music Foundation hosts Music Industry & Community Night at Bayside Bowl on April 25 Portland Bloggers Organize First Annual SWAPmaine Clothing Swap on May 21 to Benefit Goodwill Industries of Northern New England State Theatre announces Aug. 6 Guster show on new outdoor concert site in Portland Maine Premiere: Holocaust Documentary Examines Muddling of Truth and Fiction on May 1 in Portland Sign up for Brewing For A Cause - a unique fundraiser for the Trek Across Maine Gritty McDuff's introduces updated Vacationland Summer Ale packaging Clothing Swap April 17 to benefit St. Lawrence Arts Center Seacoast Fringe Festival (Oct 8-10) call for Maine talent Registration opens April 16 for Portland Trails 10K “Trail to Ale” How to Photograph Your Artwork: A Workshop for Artists, April 14 in York Want two free nights at a B&B? Clark Point Inn sponsors the “Giving Back Giveaway” Six high school bands move to the MAMM SLAM finals April 30 at Port City Music Hall Nateva Cancels Scheduled Summer Music Festival in Maine Bert the Conqueror season premieres Sunday, April 3 with episode shot in Maine Maine Songwriters Association Showcase Moves to One Longfellow Square for monthly shows starting April 13th Portland Public Library seeks submissions for the “Edible Book Festival” to be on exhibit for First Friday Art Walk Learning and Telling Traditional Tales workshop by Lynne Cullen May 10, 17 and 24 ArtSpace Presents on Artist Live/Work Housing Projects at Biddeford City Theater April 13 Bull Moose stores celebrate Record Store Day with local artists Wanna Beach to Beacon? Riding To the Top Therapeutic Riding Center has race registrations Business leaders from Maine Distilleries present $2,600 to help fund Share Our Strength Maine's "Cooking Matters to Maine" program Studio Theatre of Bath seeks directors and crew for 2011-2012 season MAMM SLAM Registration Deadline Extended to March 25th Gifford's Ice Cream to celebrate opening day on March 18th with free cones at Maine ice cream stands The Future of Design In Media will be Abstract: AIGA Maine Unveils Plans for Portland, Maine Summer Conference First-ever Lewiston Auburn Film Festival slated for April 2 Maine Jewish Film Festival opens March 26, marking the festival's 14th year Nateva Music & Camping Festival 2011 on Aug 4; lineup announced Man Versus Mountain: Tough Mountain Challenge at Sunday River Ski Resort is scheduled for July 23 MAMM SLAM kick-off show March 12 at Yankee Lanes Camden Chef Tapped for New Food & Wine Magazine Award Clash of the Titans finds a new home at PCMH starting March 2 Portland Trails extends deadline for the Trail Gourmet contest Maine Academy of Modern Music Launches the MAMM SLAM: Maine's High School Rock Off! Public Art Talk with the Maine Arts Commission: "Public Art Is Not An Oxymoron" Feb. 11 Mad Horse Theatre Company to sponsor spring acting workshop Calling all artists for the Moore Park Art Show Grain Surfboards announces 2011 classes and welcomes two new teachers Sebago Brewing Company to release Seasonal Ale Full Throttle Double IPA, release party Feb. 9 at Great Lost Bear, Portland Thirty Maine Bartenders vying for 15 competition slots at 2nd annual Cold River Bartenders Bash on February 28th. Portland Greendrinks Announces Portland's First-Ever Joycott at the Portland Public Market House Feb. 12 Auditions for Vivid Motion's Hollywood Dreams on Sun., January 30 Artisans invited to apply for Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival Portland Trails’ Annual Meeting on Jan, 25 kicks off 20th Anniversary year SALACIOUS presents its inaugural edition and launch party at Slainte, Jan. 13 Portland Police Department Offers Basic Self Defense Class for Women this Winter Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands to Hold Winter Family Fun Events January Greendrinks at CIEE, Portland, Jan. 11 OOB Rec offers adult dodgeball league this winter Portland Harbor Hotel Ice Bar January 27, 28, and 29 Preparation underway for the first "WEDNESDAY IN THE PARK" terrain park event of the season.