Scene and Heard: Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

04/30/2023

Since Daniel and Marcia Minter founded Indigo Arts Alliance in 2018 and opened the Indigo Arts studio on Cove Street a year later, dozens of artists in residence from around the world have participated in the arts incubator program. https://www.pressherald.com/2023/04/30/society-notebook-indigo-arts-raises-the-bar-for-fun-fundraisers/

04/30/2023

Nonprofit fundraisers are, and should be, a good time. But Indigo Arts Alliance took that to another level with Spring is in the AIR, a joyful celebration of its artist residency program April 6 at The Public Works event space in Portland’s Bayside.

The April 6 event featuring a deejay, dance party and buffet benefited the Portland nonprofit's artist residency program.

04/16/2023

EqualityMaine finds its post-pandemic groove
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/04/16/society-notebook-equalitymaine-awards-night-an-all-out-party/

04/09/2023

A sold-out crowd of 175 arts supporters attended the annual Portland Ovations Presents fundraiser March 30 at O’Maine Studios on Danforth Street.
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/04/09/society-notebook-portland-ovations-gives-a-snapshot-of-all-it-presents/

04/09/2023

The fundraiser included an array of performances and food at O'Maine Studios in Portland.

04/02/2023

Five hundred people enjoyed the Portland Museum of Art’s first Third Thursday on March 16, capturing the community’s love of First Friday art walks and happy hour hangouts all in one place.
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/04/02/society-notebook-portland-museum-of-art-premieres-third-thursday/

04/02/2023

“It’s kind of like First Friday’s little sister,” said Hannah LaSala of Portland. “And it has inspired me to get a membership again.”

The new monthly event drew 500 people.

03/19/2023

Startup Maine, Maine Technology Institute (MTI)/Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG) and Maine Angels mingle and learn about volunteer opportunities with Junior Achievement.

The organization held a networking event to build its base of volunteers to help prepare young people for their future.

03/12/2023

Mechanics' Hall hosts Cabinet of Wonder https://www.pressherald.com/2023/03/12/society-notebook-filling-mechanics-hall-with-even-more-wonder/

01/24/2023

You betcha there were oysters at this party. https://www.pressherald.com/2023/01/22/society-notebook-youthful-aquaculture-community-convenes-at-maine-beer-co/

01/08/2023

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01/08/2023

Prohibition-themed New Year’s party a nod to club’s history https://www.pressherald.com/2023/01/08/society-notebook-prohibition-themed-new-years-party-a-nod-to-clubs-history/

01/01/2023

Yellow Tulip Project's Hope Fore the Holidays: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/01/01/society-notebook-holiday-party-becomes-celebration-of-hope/

12/18/2022

Gala at White Columns a step back in time https://www.pressherald.com/2022/12/18/society-notebook-stepping-back-in-time-to-support-kennebunk-historical-society/

12/18/2022

HOUSE PARTY: A Christmas gala at White Columns, a historic mansion in Kennebunkport, raised $8,000 for Kennebunk Historical Society.
https://www.pressherald.com/2022/12/18/society-notebook-stepping-back-in-time-to-support-kennebunk-historical-society/

11/13/2022

Girls nonprofit celebrates 10 years—and running
https://www.pressherald.com/2022/11/13/society-notebook-girls-on-the-run-celebrates-10-years-of-putting-sneakers-on-the-ground/

11/13/2022

https://www.pressherald.com/2022/11/13/society-notebook-girls-on-the-run-celebrates-10-years-of-putting-sneakers-on-the-ground/

The Sneaker Soiree raised money for programs aimed at empowering Maine girls.

11/07/2022

Heather “Leia” Ramsay and Matt “Hans” Holden of Yarmouth. https://www.pressherald.com/2022/11/06/society-notebook-childrens-museum-theatre-hosts-adult-costume-party/