The Maine Flower Show, owned and produced by members of Maine’s horticulture industry, is March 29-April 2. More garden displays, more exhibits, more planting and outdoor living inspiration than any local show. In addition to 16 display gardens, the Maine Flower Show will have 100 exhibits of plants, hardscape, arbor and garden supplies, and all things relative to outdoor yardscaping and living. For tickets go to: http://bit.ly/2mmd3Qq

Portland Stage’s LAST Play Me a Story of the season is this Saturday March 25th. Explore body, voice, and imagination with professional teaching artists, delightful pictures books, and poems! For more information: http://bit.ly/2mIZV31

Can't get a hall pass from work to attend Maine Live? Bring the office with you! This is a perfect day to energize your team and network with influential and motivated Mainers. Call 207.772.3363 to secure your company ticket package today.

Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)'s has an evening of great entertainment, a cash bar, raffles and mouthwatering international food planned for their 2017 CeleSoiree. These tickets will sell out so grab them now: Bit.ly/ILAPCELE2017

Layer up, pack the car, eat a big breakfast, and enjoy a day at Shawnee Peak Maine with your friends at the Brick & Beam Society on Sunday, February 26. In addition to shredding 15% off the ticket price, Shawnee Peak will donate $10 from each ticket sold to support our Brick & Beam Society.

Purchase your ski ticket at http://bit.ly/2lYlWej using the promo code BBEAM17. Make sure you click the arrival date of 2/26 (departure date has to be 2/27) then click “check availability.” To add more tickets, you must click “change” to enter the number of tickets desired.

Tickets must be picked up at the main ticket window.

Next week kicks off one of our favorite weeks of the year, Maine Restaurant Week! Head to their website to see all the delicious events happening around Maine from March 1-12. AND, they are making dining even easier with their MRW iPhone app that locates the closest participating restaurant and helps you navigate your way there! Tickets & event schedule at: http://bit.ly/2lk6H27

Join us on February 16, 2017 with more than 300 Contemporaries at the 10th Annual Contemporaries Winter Bash in the "unveiling" of the new Portland Museum of Art, in conjunction with the completion of Your Museum, Reimagined. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres by Aurora Provisions and Evo Kitchen + Bar, local beer courtesy of Allagash Brewing Company, and specialty cocktails designed by The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club. Black tie optional and half-masks only! For more information: http://bit.ly/2lM3Tb0

Starting to look for things to do this summer? Well, registration is open for summer theater camp at Portland Stage! Offerings available for grades K-12. To register go to: http://bit.ly/2lcZC3X

Katahdin Award Winning Author Cathryn Falwell will be at Portland Stage on Saturday February 25th for a dramatic reading and workshop of her book “The Nesting Quilt”. She will be signing books on sale through Longfellow Books. For more information go to:http://bit.ly/2lLONmV

Author Brenda Reeves Sturgis will be joining Portland Stage at Play Me a Story on Saturday February 18th to celebrate a theatrical reading and workshop of her book “The Lake Where Loon Lives”. She will be signing books on sale through Islandport Press: http://bit.ly/2lLONmV

In 2017 the Farnsworth is presenting two major exhibitions featuring the work of women who have played important roles in twentieth-century American art, both of whom also had deep connections to Maine: Marguerite Zorach and Louise Nevelson. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2lgJ6fy

Portland Ovations is bringing Once the Musical to Merrill Auditorium for two nights only February 8 and 9. Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. For tickets and more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2kLg1fp

Join us this coming Friday at Cellardoor Winery at The Point for a cocktail reception with live entertainment, live auction, raffle, and the The Junior League of Portland, ME award ceremony. Funds raised at the event will support the Junior League's mission to improve our community through the effective action and leadership of over 270 trained volunteers.

Each year since 2000, the Institute for Family-Owned Business recognizes family-owned, Maine-based businesses through its Maine Family Business Awards program in May. The gala attracts family businesses large and small. The Maine Family Business Awards is a celebration that pays more than just recognition; it serves as a vehicle for networking and opening up all shades of possibilities for families seeking to grow their business. Follow the link to register for the event: http://bit.ly/2j6unCg

Cj Chenier and his Red Hot Louisiana Band are back by popular demand at Camden Opera House! Get your dancing shoes on for their show on February 9th at 7:30. For tickets and more information go to: http://bit.ly/2k4bkh0

Camden Opera House is welcoming the rock-infused folk band trio, The Ballroom Thieves on January 28th. This is sure to be a fun show! For tickets and more information go to: http://bit.ly/2k4bkh0

Join us on Friday, January 20, 2017 for the Moonlight Challenge at Shawnee Peak Maine, an evening of friendly competition and fun on the ski slopes - all for the sake of supporting children in Maine and New Hampshire that are fighting cancer and blood disorders. This event is a fundraiser for the Maine Children's Cancer Program. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/2ix5KiM

The 2017 Maine Real Estate & Development Association Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held on January 19th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay - Downtown Portland, Maine. This event is well-known as an annual “must attend” for anyone involved in, or touched by, the real estate industry. For more information on the event head to: http://bit.ly/2iwXEH3

Author Rebecca Rule will be joining Portland Stage at Play Me a Story on Saturday January 21st to celebrate our theatrical reading and workshop of her book “The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever”. She will be signing books on sale through Islandport Press. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2jvJKcb

Celebrate Theater for Kids 7th Birthday this Saturday with Portland Stage! Enjoy a performance of “Island Birthday” by Eva Murray and Illustrated by Jamie Hogan and “Land Shark” by Beth Ferry and Ben Mantle.
Illustrator Jamie Hogan will be at Portland Stage to sign copies of her book on sale through Longfellow Books. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2jvJKcb

Play Me a Story at Portland Stage is back! Join us on Saturday Mornings this January to enjoy a performance of children's stories and a fun filled workshop. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged! This month includes popular stories, an author visit, and Theater for Kids 7th Birthday! For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2jvJKcb

Maine College of Art's Visiting Artist & Guest Lecturer Series invites professional artists, educators, curators, thought leaders, and creative entrepreneurs to present on topics of interest and importance to the MECA community. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/2iR9Iq2

Join Environmental Health Strategy Center on Friday, December 9 at O'Maine Studios for their 2016 Celebration of Healthy Families: a family-friendly night to celebrate and support great work for healthy families! Within the unique warehouse space that O’Maine Studios offers, enjoy a grown-up fundraising party with a special activities zone and pizza party for kids. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2gfGfEA

Join Portland Trails & Ri Ra Irish Pub Portland, Me on Sunday December 11 for a Portland holiday tradition, Portland Brewers' Holiday Dash 5K! Run the trails in your festive gear, and enjoy a hearty beer-brunch with some winter cheer. Race starts at 11am, with a hearty brunch by RiRa Irish Pub to follow. If you love the trails in Portland, come on out and celebrate and support us: http://bit.ly/2fybJGI

Mark your calendars for this weekend (December 2 and 3) for a free, all ages event and give the gift of original art on! The MECA's Holiday Sale 2016 is produced by the Artists at Work team to benefit Maine College of Art's education, outreach, and student programs while providing an opportunity for MECA students, alumni, faculty and staff to sell unique, handmade arts, crafts and gifts for the holiday season. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2detSaF

Come downtown for a night of shopping and merriment with old and new friends! Portland House of Music and Events will host the Kickoff Party for Merry Madness on Thursday December 8th from 4-6:30pm, complete with live music, delicious snacks and a commemorative Merry Madness glass. Your tickets guarantees you entry into the event, a collectible glass, one pour of wine, yummy snacks and a Merry Madness shopping bag. For tickets and more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2gS1lK5

Celebrate the end of Prohibition with food, music, photo booth, and of course, drinks at the 2nd Annual Repeal Day Ball! Sonny's Portland will be serving up some incredible food, and some very special guests will be making cocktails. Don't miss out on one of the biggest cocktail parties of the year.
This event is sponsored by the William Grant, New England Cocktail Conference, Bow Street Distributing and Chartreuse. Use the promo code "MaineMag" for 50% off your purchase. For tickets and more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2gzGZ7K

Join Maine Spirits at Portland Art Gallery for a tasting of the finest whiskey, cognac, rum, and cordials from around the world. This is sure to be a very fun night and tickets are limited so grab them before their gone! To purchase tickets and to see a list of featured spirits, go to: http://bit.ly/2eZQgWX

Join us on Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016 at 7pm for one of Maine Audubon's speaker series, featuring Amanda Beal, the new executive director of Maine Farmland Trust. In her talk, Ms. Beal will discuss the ways MFT is working to assure a vibrant and sustainable future for agriculture in Maine, with a focus on the many environmental, social, and economic benefits of keeping working farmland in our communities. For tickets and more information go to: http://bit.ly/2fda9WA

5th Annual WinterKids License to Chill will kick off our winter season on Thursday, November 17th at Portland House of Music and Events at 6 p.m.! Hosted by WMTW-TV's Sarah Long, the evening includes your favorite 80’s songs from The Awesome, great BBQ food by Binga's Stadium, fun drinks, and some really cool silent and live auctions with Maine's Funniest Mom, Karen Morgan! Not to mention, a moonwalk contest! For more information go to: http://bit.ly/2f4G9MS

TEDxDirigo's annual fall event is this Saturday November 5th, just three days before our national elections. In our current state of unrest, conventions are challenged. Does anyone hear you? TEDxDirigo Dissonance is a chance to embrace ideas we don't agree with and examine those we hold as truth. Join us this Saturday at the State Theatre, Portland, Maine. Let's talk, listen, agree, and disagree to disagree: http://bit.ly/2ermbxn

Join us on November 11th for the Maine Discovery Museum's annual auction and gala, Bin There, Done That. Each year MDM provides a unique piece of small furniture, this year bins in different sizes, to Maine artists to transform into beautiful works of art. They will have two silent auctions and one live auction for all of the bins as well as some amazingly gorgeous jewelry! For more information go to: http://bit.ly/2fHrN8R. Art work pictured by Mary Hollister

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art biennial exhibition is an open juried competition for artists at all stages of their career who have a strong connection to the state of Maine. The exhibition will run from November 4-Januart 24, 2017. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/2fyy2ML

Join us for dinner, dancing and fun to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine and help keep families close to their critically-ill child while they receive medical treatment. The Masquerade Ball will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 6pm-11pm at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks. There will be a silent auction and raffle items to win, a delicious dinner to devour, live auction items to bid and heartfelt stories to hear. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/2ehDwFS

The Owls Head Transportation Museum is grateful to all Veterans! As an extension of this gratitude, the museum will offer free admission to all Veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. For more information on the museum go to: http://bit.ly/2eUGlka

Join Friends of Casco Bay for their 9th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 3pm. It is a gathering of storytellers and story-makers with a love and appreciation for our glorious natural environment.Get your tickets today as we sell out each year: http://bit.ly/2eHNAu0

The Biddeford Education Foundation will be the beneficiary of the first annual Pillars of Pride event to honor two generous community partners and longtime contributors to learning, Roland Eon and Jim Godbout The dinner and silent auction will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the University of New England. Tickets cost $50.00 per person with limited space available. The proceeds from the event will support the Biddeford Education Foundation which provides resources outside the normal school budget to augment teaching, encourage academic excellence, and maximize opportunities for students K-1

Join Full Plates Full Potential at Allagash Brewing Company for Go Big For Hunger, a fun dinner and tasting dedicated to ending childhood hunger in Maine. Featuring guest chef Lee Skawinski's signature Italian cuisine and beer pairings. Tickets are extremely limited and on sale now: http://bit.ly/2edp43A

On Friday, October 21st at Thompson's Point, Spurwink Services will celebrate and honor three special people who have shown a commitment to Spurwink’s mission – going the distance for those in need – at the 30th Annual Spurwink Humanitarian Gala. This year, our focus will be on children in crisis, especially those in our foster care, child abuse, and residential programs. For tickets and more information head to: http://bit.ly/2di6U1r

Come to GrowSmart Maine's 2016 Fall Summit, Leaning into Change, at Thomas College on Wednesday October 19th. Join us to discover how to move your piece of Maine in the right direction – without losing what you love most. Morning tours around Waterville & afternoon sessions at Thomas College.