Center for Maine Contemporary Art annual Halloween party, Glitter and Glow, will be held on Saturday October 29th at 8pm. The party will feature a cash bar by 40 Paper Italian Bistro & Bar, food truck by Fox on the run, Kinetic Energy Alive Dance Productions, and more! For tickets and more information at: http://bit.ly/2d58pSo

You're invited to the grand opening event at Sea Dog Brewing Company Camden. Join us on Tuesday October 11th from 12-8PM for a day of live music, raffles and games. All proceeds from the event benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine

Come help Distinctive Tile & Design kick Cancer’s butt at their first A Pink Tie Party hosted at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre on October 27th at 6pm. Join us in raising funds to support cancer research, Breast Cancer Awareness and Maine Cancer Foundation. Enjoy cocktails, light food, great silent auction items and entertainment from local band, Tickle. For tickets go to: http://bit.ly/2d3oQwK

The Scarborough Education Foundation's 5th Annual Harvest Celebration will be held on October 15th at Bayley's Camping Resort. This casual fall evening brings the town together to dance to the Don Campbell Music, eat, drink and catch up with friends while they bid on an incredible selection of silent auction items. For tickets go to: http://bit.ly/2dP60vw

Get ready to hit the card tables at Make-A-Wish Maine's casino-themed party, Chips 'N Dips, on the evening of November 4 at the Portland Country Club! Enjoy table games, silent auctions, music, dancing, cocktails and appetizers.

Tickets are $75 each. Reserve your tickets now for this sell-out event. Email rsvp@maine.wish.org or call (207) 221-2306.

Join Maine League of Conservation Voters as they celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service and the new Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument at Evening for the Environment on Wednesday October 12. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and socializing before a keynote address from Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. There will also be a special Environmental Leadership Award given to the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information head to: http://www.protectmaine.org

Wolfe's Neck Farm is holding their Fall Festival on the Farm on Saturday October 8th from 10am-3pm. This wholesome family festival features activities and demonstrations, live music, haybale climbing, face painting, animal interactions, tasty local food and more. For more information head to: http://bit.ly/2dhe32Q

The Maine Chapter of the March of Dimes will present its annual 2016 Greater Portland Signature Chefs Auction at DiMillo’s on the Water on October 6, 2016 at 5:30pm. The event features an exclusive selection of auction packages. These packages provide you with a chance to purchase trips, dining experiences and once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends, family, clients and employees. For more information head to: http://bit.ly/2dwVQ1H

Join us on Friday December 2nd and Saturday December 3rd at MECA's Holiday Sale 2016 and give the gift of original art! The sale is to benefit MECA’s education, outreach, and student programs while providing an opportunity for Maine College of Art students, alumni, faculty and staff to sell unique, handmade arts, crafts and gifts for the holiday season. For more information head to: http://bit.ly/2detSaF

The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center are hosting their 1950's Hollywood Glam Charity Ball on Saturday October 15th from 7-11:30. Dress as your favorite 50's icon and just us for a fun night of food, cocktails, an auction, live music and dancing! For more information head to: http://bit.ly/2d3XZ3S
*costumes encouraged but not required

Join us this week until Sunday October 1st for the Viles Arboretum Sculpture Symposium. Twelve nationally acclaimed artists will be working with stone. Open daily form 9am to 4pm and free to all! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and observe them at work. For more information head to: http://bit.ly/2daT5ky

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre welcome John Waite and The Axemen this Saturday at 8pm. John Waite will be doing a VIP Meet & Greet experience, offering fans a chance to meet him before the show. Fans will receive a personalized autographed copy of “Missing You” lyrics, an opportunity to have a photo taken with John and an opportunity to have other merchandise and memorabilia autographed. For tickets and more information go to: http://bit.ly/2ctTdLk

Andy Fairweather Low has been and continues to be the guitarist and vocalist of choice for a phenomenal cast list of musical luminaries with such artists as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, The Who, BB King, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Linda Ronstadt, and hundreds more. See Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre this Friday at 8pm. For tickets and more information: http://bit.ly/2cIfB7a

The Natural Resources Council of Maine Conservation Leadership Awards are given in recognition of an individual or group for outstanding dedication to protecting Maine’s environment, and whose actions have made a real difference at the local, regional, or state level in safeguarding the Maine we know and love. Join us in celebrating Maine’s environment and individuals who have gone to extraordinary measures to protect it: http://bit.ly/2cDRl3a

Harvest on the Harbor is Maine's premier food and wine experience. Come eat, drink and enjoy exceptional food, beer, wine and spirits from Maine and around the world. Award-winning chefs, epicurean presentations, and live entertainment - all happening on Portland's waterfront! Join us on October 20-23. For tickets and more information go to: http://bit.ly/2cRnXp8

The Dempsey Challenge, non-competitive fundraiser which champions the spirit of celebration and culture of paying it forward, all hosted in actor Patrick Dempsey’s hometown of Lewiston. Every dollar raised by the Challenge benefits the Dempsey Center -- a leader in Quality of Life care for individuals and families impacted by cancer. For more information head to: http://bit.ly/2cyGgSx

sheJAMs in conjunction with The Lobsterman Triathlon and the Maine Cancer Foundation will hold their COED Olympic Triathlon, LobsterJAM, on September 17th. This event will bring together athletes of all ages and abilities who enjoy being active and want to raise money for a great cause. For more information head to: http://bit.ly/2cd2g40

There’s nothing better than a run or walk along Portland’s waterfront trails in their most glorious season. Join almost 2000 runner and walker for the 17th Annual TRAIL to ALE 10K Race/Walk to support the trails you love. And for motivation to get to the end, pizza, beer, yoga, massages and a DJ will be waiting for you at the end! For more information: http://bit.ly/2clPUcg

The Yarmouth Historical Society is holding their popular Historic House Tour this year on September 17th from 10am-3pm. You will spend the day exploring one of Yarmouth's beautiful historic neighborhoods. This year’s self-guided walking tour will focus on Yarmouth’s first subdivision: the Richmond Cutter-Zadoc Humphrey neighborhood. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/2bC1aAr

Wolfe's Neck Farm will hold their 20th annual Harvest Dance on Saturday October 1st from 6pm-10pm. The night will be filled with local food trucks and vendors, local brews from Allagash Brewing Company and Gritty McDuff's with live music from The Mallett Brothers Band to keep the party going. For tickets and more information go to: http://bit.ly/2bVGVvH

Wolfe's Neck Farm Farm-to-Table dinners are always enjoyable with the beautiful farm setting, live music, and great company. On Sunday September 11th chef Masa Miyake will come to the farm to serve an authentic pig roast. Join us for what is sure to be a great night to support this amazing nonprofit farm. For more information: http://bit.ly/2auW8Sg

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is holding their 5th annual Claw Down Boothbay Harbor on Thursday September 15th at the Ocean Point Marina in East Boothbay. Lobster lovers from all around the country will come together to sample 12 chefs's best lobster bites, sip on beer and wine and enjoy the beauty of the Boothbay region. For tickets and more information go to: http://bit.ly/2bJtBJT

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Join 317 Main Community Music Center on Sunday, September 11th, 12- ­6pm at Skyline Farm in Yarmouth when some of the finest string band virtuosos from the region and beyond come together for 2016 HenryFest Family Music Festival, a one-­day celebration of acoustic music traditions. For tickets are more information go to: http://bit.ly/2bUFZc1

Boothbay Harbor Fest is a ten-day celebration that takes attendees on an adventure around the Boothbay peninsula to experience local foods, live music, fine arts, creative wares, a 5k, Half Marathon, wellness events and a one of a kind fashion show featuring original designs made from the marine industry. For tickets or more information head to: http://bit.ly/2bPAZGd

Bring your girlfriends, sisters, daughter, mothers, step-mothers, grandmothers, aunts and nieces to sheJAMs, The Power of SHE 5k, all women's race. Come celebrate the power of what a woman can do on August 21st. For more information: http://bit.ly/2b70CRu

"The impact of this event on me has been so much greater than I could have expected. I am so much more aware of the mission and work of Lifeflight of Maine. ... When August 20th rolls around, come cheer by the sidelines. Catch the ferry and hand someone a towel. Get involved. Being a part of something like this – however remotely – gives back in spades. You won’t regret it." - Mish Sommers Islesboro Crossing for LifeFlight 2016 swimmer.

Lifeflight of Maine's annual Islesboro Crossing for LifeFlight 2016 - a 5K swim across Penobscot Bay - is being held on Saturday, August 20th. Proceeds from the event support the training and education programs for the medical providers that care for critically ill and injured patients statewide. Show your support today: http://bit.ly/2aFMoTS

The Rockport Fine Craft show is an invitational showcase of 41 of Maine's best craftsmen, including a few "from away". Join us on August 13th and 14th from 10am-5pm at the Samoset Resort in Rockport to see the amazing artwork up close.

Over the Moon and Under the Stars is a gala event in celebration of 15 years of Main Street Bath. Held on Saturday August 13th from 7pm-10:30pm at the Bath Library Park. The event will include entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a cash bar. See you there!

Museums of Old York Home and Garden tour is just around the corner on August 10th and 11th. Join us to tour along the cost and into some of York's beautiful homes. With homes that boast ocean frontage, lovely landscaping and grand architecture, this is not an event to miss. For more information: http://bit.ly/2avGvwe

Join us on August 14th for a special Farm-to-Table event, a “Family Farm Celebration” at Wolfe's Neck Farm. Come enjoy delicious, local food cooked on-site in Fire and Company's brick oven, antique food truck. The event will feature activities for adults and children alike! For more information: http://bit.ly/2auW8Sg. Photo by art director Heidi Kirn

Check out Salt Bay Chamberfest - Chamber & Classical Music in Maine 2016 season "Looking Forward, Looking Back. Featuting masterworks from Mendelssohn, Schoenberg, Brahms, Shostakovich, and others while simultaneously exploring the bonds of youth and age and the continuum of life. For more information: http://bit.ly/2aqOYAm

Join us for the Flight of the Swallows at Wendell Gilley Museum on August 4th at the The Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. This is an exclusive tasting of notable wines all in support of the museum. Advance reservations are required and limited. Call, stop in or visit their website for tickets: http://bit.ly/2a6h6vi

The Maine Lobster Festival has been a Maine summer favorite since 1947. The festival always features fresh, local lobster dinners, nationally renowned entertainers, cooking contests, carnival rides, Maine craftsmen and artists. As a non-profit organization, the festival donates all proceeds back to the Midcoast Maine communities each year. For more information head to: http://bit.ly/1sCMRdh

Lifeflight of Maine's annual Islesboro Crossing for LifeFlight is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday August 20th for a 5k swim across Penobscot Bay. With its warm camaraderie, meaningful physical challenge, iconic coastal scenery, and a compelling cause that touches every corner of the state, this isn't an event to miss. Find out how you can get involved: http://bit.ly/28LdNGs

Harbor House Community Service Center is holding their Lobsters on the Sound event on Tuesday August 2, 2016. Join us at the Hinckley Company in Southwest Harbor for a night of cocktails, dinner, live auctions, dancing and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event support the many programs the Harbor House provides to the community on Mount Desert Island. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Diana Novella at 207-244-3713.

The Maine Cancer Foundation's annual Tri for a Cure is THIS Sunday July 17th. Thousands of women gather in South Portland to swim, bike and run to fight breast cancer. There are so many ways to contribute to this important cause. For more information or to find out how you can be a part of the fight, go to: http://bit.ly/29KegIR
Photo by Sean Thomas

The 2016 Castine Plein Air Festival will take place on July 21, 22 and 23. The festival has juried 40 fabulous artists from a large applicant pool. After registering on Thursday morning, artists will be free to create their work around Castine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To see a list of participating artist and to get more information go to: http://bit.ly/1pgwZJY

Join us at Music on Main on Thursday July 28th as they host their annual FREE concert at the Waterhouse Center in Kennebunk. With music provided by the The Portland Symphony Orchestra, with Maestro Robert Moody it is sure to be a performance to remember.

PORTopera is putting on Georges Bizet's Carmen on Wednesday July 27th and Friday July 29th. This famous tale of lust, revenge and murder will be the mainstage production for the company. Join us for what is sure to be a memorable production. For more information: http://bit.ly/29qVa8F