Hundreds of silent and live auction items will inspire new connections and support your life’s adventures. Proceeds support young adults 11-24 with cognitive + intellectual disabilities as they embark on new adventures through the programs + services of STRIVE.
Please join us for the 2017 A Light on the Point featuringrenowned Portland-area chefs from Central Provisions, David’s Restaurants, Evo, Lolita, Piccolo, Sur Lie, and UNION working with SMCC culinary arts students to create and prepare an array of light fare. The evening also includes a VIP cocktail reception – only 75 tickets available – featuring the area’s top mixologists from Portland Hunt & Alpine Club and Fore Street and oysters from Eventide.
A Light on the Point celebrates the many partners who help Southern Maine Community College students
earn college degrees, join the workforce, and become community leaders. Proceeds support SMCC students and the SMCC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs.
The 2017 Light on the Point highlights SMCC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Programs. Our special honoree for evening is the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Casco Bay Culinary Association for its long time support of SMCC students and the region’s culinary industry and entrepreneurs.
We hope to see you on November 8 to celebrate SMCC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Programs and to honor the ACF Casco Bay Culinary Association and all of the community partners who support SMCC students.
Join the DiMillo Family as they personally welcome guests aboard their iconic restaurant for a benefit dinner designed to help end child hunger in Maine. Chef Melissa Bouchard presents an inspired, six course whiskey-themed dinner in her signature style.
Join us in downtown Bucksport at the Alamo Theatre and the newly opened Lighthouse Arts Center to discover local businesses new and old, explore the River Walk, and gain inspiration from the energy of this dynamic community.
Keynote speaker, Amber Lambke, President and CEO of Maine Grains, will speak from her unique perspective regarding the ways in which resource-based community development can promote the economy and build community.
Exceptional local producers will provide samples and wares for sale – get a jump start on holiday gift shopping with that special gift made only in DownEast Acadia!
Register HERE
When Elizabeth Peavy’s mother passes away, she has to figure out what to do with her mom’s things. So begins this famed Maine writer’s funny and poignant journey that takes her both forward and backwards as she sorts out the contents and memories of a life.
8 individuals will share their work, ideas, and creative process with members of the community in a unique, fast-paced presentation style – 20 slides per artist; 20 seconds per slide!
Teton Gravity Research’s newest ski/snowboarding/mountain biking film!
Portside Real Estate Group is thrilled to be hosting our 2nd Annual HOPS for HABITAT event on #GivingTuesday to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland!
This super fun event will take place at Oxbow Brewery in Portland and will showcase great food, cool auction items, and tasty brews!
Tickets are $15 and will include a commemorative event glass filled with your choice of beer, wine, or cider. [Early Bird pricing ends on November 17th]
All proceeds will go directly to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Gorham Savings Bank
Maine Magazine
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Back by popular demand! The Ogunquit Playhouse production of Irving Berlin’s classic White Christmas will return to The Music Hall in Portsmouth just in time for the holidays. The musical focuses on WWII Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have a successful song-and-dance act. With love in mind they follow two singing sisters to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge.
Join Maine Spirits at the Portland Art Gallery on Thursday, November 30th, 2017 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM for a unique tasting of the finest spirits from around the world.
Limited Availability and advance purchased required.
Get tickets HERE:
Taste spirits from the following distilleries:
Absolut Spirits Co.
Agavera Camichines
Ardbeg Distillery
Avion Tequila
The Balvenie Distillery
Bowmore Distillery
Bruichladdich Distillery
Casamigos Spirits Company
Courvoisier
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
DiSaronno International
The Glenfiddich Distillery
The Glenmorangie Company
Gordon & MacPhail
Hennessy
House of Marnier Lapostolle
Hudson Whiskey
Jefferson’s Bourbon
Johnnie Walker
The Macallan Distillery
Mezcales de Leyenda
Mount Gay Distilleries
The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd.
The Patron Spirits Company
Remy Martin
The Stoli Group
Stranahan’s
Tequila Cuervo La Rojena
West Cork Distillers
Westland Distillery
WhistlePig Whiskey
Must be 21 or older to attend. For questions, contact Danielle at Maine Spirits at 207.512.3519
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