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Portland: Big on Style
“Girl, we gotta talk.”
That was the text I got from my good friend Will Johnson. When Will wants to talk, I listen.
"I'm putting on a fashion show," he said when I called. "It's gonna be for the boutiques in Portland who deserve the recognition for what they’re doing here. It's all about showcasing what Portland has to offer."
I was leaning in. If anyone knows style and knows how to put it on a dazzling display for the masses, it's Will. One thing I appreciate about his keen eye for aesthetics is that it doesn't discriminate. He's a worldly guy and has seen it all, yet he truly understands how Portland shines and is making its mark in its own unique way.
And isn't that why we're all here anyway? Portland has that "thing" and there's nowhere else like it. From gardens and galleries, restaurants and residences, to boutiques and our streets, there's style around every corner.
Along with Will's story, we're bringing you some of Portland's best style makers in the pages of our September issue. Step into a floral fantasy with Carly Cooke of Flux Jewelry Studio and Anika Wilson of Bad Rabbit Flowers on page 22, see how Centerline Design and Build transformed a 1950s Colonial home in Portland into a modern-day stunner on page 32, and get expert style and antiquing tips from vintage curator and boutique owner Jenny Bravo on page 16.
So take it from Will: we might be "the little Portland" but we're big on style, and we hope this issue of Portland City Lifestyle proves it.
September 2024
PUBLISHER
Emily Harradon | emily.harradon@citylifestyle.com
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Rebecca Abramson
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Meghan Morrison | meghan.morrison@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Carly Cooke
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Cody James Barry, Misha Barker, Jenn Bravo, Natalia Paliyenko
Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Josh Govero
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100th Season Opening Weekend
JOIN YOUR PORTLAND SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA & KICK OFF A NEW CENTURY OF
MAKING MUSIC
To the PSO, celebrating one hundred years of music means celebrating one hundred years of connection and community. It means thousands of individuals working together to fulfill its mission of enriching lives through music. It’s a century of musicians moving, breathing, and playing together to create something beautiful. It means decades of impact on generations of Mainers.
As the PSO kicks off the next century, it aims to create the broadest, most inclusive sense of community, welcome you in, and meet you where you are. One hundred years of music wouldn’t be possible without you, so it wouldn’t be right to celebrate without you.
The monumental season begins with an opening weekend like never before— celebrate at a Block Party, join voices at our Community Sing-a-Long, and experience one of history’s greatest pieces on the Merrill Stage with two performances of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, featuring special guests from the PSO’s past.
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MERRILL AUDITORIUM
SUNDAY SEPT. 22 at 2:30 PM
TUESDAY SEPT. 24 at 7:00 PM
BEETHOVENS 9TH
Music Director Eckart Preu is joined by former PSO Music Directors Bruce Hangen, Toshiyuki Shimada, and Robert Moody for this celebratory concert bridging the past to the present, also featuring the PSO principal string musicians, ChoralArt Masterworks, and Una Voca Chamber Choir.
PSO BLOCK PARTY
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 5:00-8:00 PM Free & Open to All
PORTLAND CITY HALL & MYRTLE STREET PLAZA
Experience music, fun, and food on the plaza of City Hall and Myrtle Street as the PSO kick-off its opening weekend with an evening of fun for all ages! Enjoy performances by PSO musicians and other Portland arts organizations, and participate in fun activities like an Instrument Petting Zoo and craft station.
Community
SING-A-LONG
MERRILL AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, SEPT. 23 at 6:00 PM Free & Open to All Pre-registration required
Unite with the PSO and greater Portland community for an unforgettable evening of musical camaraderie and sing-a-long to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and Beethoven’s timeless “Ode to Joy.”
Rings by Carly Cooke of Flux Jewelry Studio on
during
photoshoot with Anika Wilson of Bad Rabbit Flowers.
Natalia Paliyenko
city scene
1: GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows at Thompson’s Point. 2: A group of paddlers preparing for L.L. Bean’s One-Night Maine Island Kayak Camping Trip. 3: Visitors enjoy lunch from the Crepe Elizabeth food truck at Coveside Coffee’s summer market. 4: Chef/owner Nonglack Thanephonesy and general manager Khaney Muyderman at the soft opening of Dok Mali Noodle Bar. 5: Vanja Petrovic and Anna Stasiv get ready to participate in the Maine Cancer Foundation’s 17th annual Tri for a Cure. 6: Brother-sister folk duo GoldenOak performs as part of L.L.Bean’s Made in Maine Music Series. 7: Tizzy Ernstoff leads a vinyasa flow on the seaside patio at Luke’s Lobster.
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The Dempsey Center Expands to Rock Row
A beacon of hope for cancer patients and their families, the Dempsey Center will be opening a new facility at the innovative Medical and Research Campus at Rock Row in Westbrook. Founded in 2008 by actor Patrick Dempsey and his family, the center offers free support services including counseling, integrative therapies, and wellness programs. The organization's move to Rock Row will foster greater collaboration with other medical providers, enhancing comprehensive care.
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Clip Into Possibility at CycleBar
CycleBar's Portland location will be celebrating 5 years of business in September. From September 16th to 22nd, the studio will have membership specials, vendors, themed classes, and a pop-up location in town. Follow CycleBar on Instagram at @cyclebarportland or visit cyclebar.com/location/portland to learn more.
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EA Fitness Relocates to Portland
Launched by Evan Amell in 2019, EA Fitness & Performance offers nutrition coaching, personal training, and small group classes designed to help busy Mainers feel their best. The business recently relocated from Falmouth to a 3,018-square-foot space at 56 Northport Drive in Portland. The new space is nearly double the footprint of the original gym and begins the next chapter for the growing judgment-free fitness brand. eafitnessandperformance.com
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Tree of Life Doctors Earn Certificate of Proficiency in Pediatric & Family Chiropractic
Congratulations to Drs. Conor and Victoria Campbell, who recently earned their Certificate of Proficiency in Pediatric and Family Chiropractic by successfully completing the 80 hours of postdoctoral training sponsored by the Life University Department of Postgraduate Education and the Pediatric Experience. They also passed all exams and completed a final practical. Focusing on advanced levels of analysis, case management, and the Neuro-Tonal Adjusting approach means the specialized care offered at Tree of Life Chiropractic is truly world class.
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Find Your Favorite Lunch at Roasty's
Jennifer Rockwell, owner of Rockland-based Ada's Kitchen, is opening a new sandwich shop at 642 Congress Street. The counter service restaurant will focus on regional roast beef sandwiches including favorites like Beef on Weck, a French dip roast beef sandwich, an Italian beef sandwich, and more. "Food tells a story, especially here in Portland, and we’re excited to share some of our favorite nostalgic moments and signature roast beef sandwiches with you," Rockwell told Portland Food Map. @eatroastys
Bubble Bliss Brings Boba Back to Portland
Good news for bubble tea lovers: a new boba drink shop called Bubble Bliss is now open at 23 Temple Street in the Old Port. With more than 23 varieties of boba beverages available, plus hot tea and flavored Red Bull drinks, the shop aims to offer a sunny atmosphere to combat the long winter season.
Photography by @sharethesoul
the CITY LIST
We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.
Boutique
Fore & Wharf foreandwharf.com | 207.420.5610
Jill McGowan jillmcgowan.com | 207.772.2199
Bobbles & Lace bobblesandlace.com | 207.536.7062
Haberdashery Resale Clothing Co. haberdasheryresale.com | 207.747.4153
Portland Trading Co. portlandtradingco.com | 207.370.0714
Gift Shop
Fitz & Bennett Home fitzandbennetthome.com | 207.835.0485
Viand Mercantile viandmercantile.com | 207.747.4066
GooeyGump Designs gooeygumpdesigns.com | 207.536.1002
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The Maine Souvenir Shop themainesouvenirshop.com | 207.800.6449
Folly 101 folly101.com | 207.773.5227
Vintage Vibes
JENNY
BRAVO
SHARES STYLE INSPIRATION, ANTIQUING TIPS, AND HER FAVORITE FINDS OF ALL TIME
DEFINE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE IN THREE WORDS. Funky, layered, and uncomplicated.
HOW HAS YOUR STYLE EVOLVED OVER TIME?
As I’ve grown older, I’ve become more confident in what drives my decision making—I’m much more intentional about where I’m pulling my inspiration from. My style has evolved into my own because my influences at this point in my life are more authentic and less chaotic.
WHO ARE YOUR STYLE ICONS?
Beata Heuman, Merete Coleman, and Heidi Caillier. All three women are incredibly talented at blending color and texture into a space. No two spaces of theirs ever look exactly the same, and I think that’s truly an art form in a world of cookie-cutter design trends. It’s clear to me that these ladies are unapologetically themselves through their work, and I admire that greatly.
VIAND MERCANTILE, YOUR THOUGHTFULLY CURATED HOME GOODS STORE IN THE OLD PORT, OPENED THIS YEAR. WHAT’S CURRENTLY TRENDING THERE?
Vintage items as a broad category are always really popular for us, but right now vintage art is moving at the speed of light.
SPEAKING OF VINTAGE, WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE TIPS FOR ANTIQUING?
1. The more you go, the more you know! Every trip is an opportunity for information gathering on prices, trends, history, designer names, etc. The more you learn, the more informed of a decision maker you’ll be.
2. Never sleep on a stellar piece of framed art under $200. If it speaks to you, is framed in a way you can live with, and is
ARTICLE BY BECCA ABRAMSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNY BRAVO
priced around $200, it’s best to grab it when you see it. Original art can be pricey, and so is custom framing—I understand why, but it’s all the more reason to snatch up inexpensive vintage art when you come across it.
3. Buy the thing that speaks to you for reasons unknown. You’ll start to define your style and have a heck of a lot more fun doing it when you buy for the feeling in your gut and not the trend in your head.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ANTIQUE FIND OF ALL TIME?
You’re asking me to choose my favorite child! I have so many: a 5’x5’ framed Marimekko mid-century fabric piece hanging in my guest bedroom, a hand-built and hand-painted clam-shaped stool, a gorgeous XL jewel tone painting of a woman in the buff looking away in my living room, a pair of funky French tulip wall sconces in my daughters’ bedroom, a large brass footed ice chest that I sold to the ladies of Revel Board + Beverage. I love antiquing so much that the list is honestly endless, and I hope it never peaks to just one favorite thing.
ANY ADVICE FOR BLENDING CONTEMPORARY STYLE WITH VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE FINDS?
It’s a feeling! Find what sparks joy, what makes you laugh, or what feels right. There’s no magical equation, but ask yourself this: If it’s old, does it add warmth or character? If it’s new, does it fill a need or add texture/design? Have fun with the answers.
IN ADDITION TO RUNNING VIAND MERCANTILE, YOU ALSO WORK AS A COMMERCIAL FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER AND STYLIST. HOW DO YOU APPROACH INTERPRETING A CLIENT’S STYLE WHEN SHOOTING FOR A BRAND OR BUSINESS?
I always make it a point to fully understand my clients’ goals—not just with the literal photoshoot, but with the entire brand and the direction of their work. If I can fully understand their values and mission—in terms of where they are heading and why—then I can interpret and capture the moments on set that will truly add value for them.
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“[When it comes to pairing new and old pieces,] find what sparks joy, what makes you laugh, or what feels right.”
“You’ll start to define your style and have a heck of a lot more fun doing it when you buy for the feeling in your gut and not the trend in your head.”
ABOUT JENNY
After years of coordinating photoshoots for small businesses and creatives, Jenny noticed a need for flexible and functional production space, so she opened the Kitchen & Photo Studio to serve the northern New England photography and video production market. As the photo studio evolved, so did her passion to provide the community with the props she loved to curate and photograph. In 2020, she launched Viand Vintage out of her photography studio with seasonal pop-ups around Maine. A few years later, she opened the brick and mortar Viand Mercantile on 470 Fore Street in downtown Portland. Married to a small business owner like herself, Jenny is passionate about connecting and supporting small businesses and female entrepreneurs.
Photo: Greta Rybus
Pretty SITTING
Photo: Cody James Barry
How a casual photoshoot became a yearly tradition showcasing local creatives and their expertise
ARTICLE BY CARLY COOKE
Every spring, Carly Cooke of Flux Jewelry Studio and Anika Wilson of Bad Rabbit Flowers, both based in Westbrook, begin brainstorming photo ideas. They develop a loose theme, usually communicated via an inspirational Pinterest board, and reach out to their favorite local hair and makeup artists along with a group of friends who participate as models. Cooke and Wilson tap a different photographer each year to bring life to their shoot. Typically, they connect with a professional wedding photographer who’s excited to spend a day in fashion and portraiture.
Photo: Natalia Paliyenko
The real magic happens on the day of the shoot, when the group finally gathers in person and everyone brings their own personality and artistic vision to the project. Hosted at Wilson’s gorgeous flower farm, the day begins with hugs, snacks, and catching up, but quickly transforms into a flurry of makeup, jewelry, elaborate flower crowns, costumes, wild hairdos, and, usually, cake. More often than not, everyone is winging it, which creates a casual and often hilarious atmosphere that makes the event something participants look forward to year after year.
Though it’s difficult to find a setting more beautiful than Wilson’s flower farm, one of the group’s favorite shoots was a tradition-breaking Marie Antoinette-themed party at an abandoned mansion in Peabody, Massachusetts. Owned by the city at the time, the gorgeous Victorian residence had been neglected for years and was in a state of intriguing and artistic decay. The original stained glass windows and crown molding were intact, but the paint was peeling and creeping vines had made their way inside. The photoshoot participants were granted access to the property and completely took over: they brought in luxury rented furniture, wildflowers and greenery from Wilson’s property, pearl jewelry, wigs, dresses, and mountains of sweets. The dilapidated mansion evolved into the perfect setting for a dreamy tea party for just one day before the group packed everything up and left the home as they found it. The property has since been renovated and is now the Bell Inn and Tavern, a boutique inn, restaurant, tavern, and basement bar on the North Shore.
Cooke and Wilson’s photoshoots have grown rapidly since the first in 2018, from painting nails while doing hair and makeup around the dining room table to a full-blown production. Word of mouth and Instagram searches have led to a core group of participants, but with so many talented creatives in Maine, there is a revolving door of artists who share their vision each year. Every individual photographer brings their own
Photo: Misha Barker
Photo: Natalia Paliyenko
Photo: Cody James Barry
Photo: Misha Barker
Photo: Misha Barker
style to the table, eager to capture the jewelry and floral art that is central to each shoot. Once the photo gallery is complete, each participant has full rights to use the photos on their website, on social media, or in print. The team has an agreement in place: everyone involved benefits from cross-promotion and must credit the whole team when sharing photos. It’s an agreement that’s easy to honor, as the artists have an abundance of mutual respect and are eager to share each other’s work!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
Carly Cooke of Flux Jewelry Studio creates heirloom-quality jewelry using sustainably sourced precious gemstones and metals. With a nod to antique design and techniques, Cooke specializes in filigree, engraved details, and all things fancy. Wedding jewelry, custom pieces, and fun cocktail rings are Flux signatures.
Anika Wilson of Bad Rabbit Flowers creates gorgeous flower installations, bouquets, and decor for weddings and special events. Utilizing blooms and foliage from her own
garden and local sources whenever possible, Wilson has a distinctively bold and unique style.
If you’re into mermaids, follow Anika and Carly on Instagram (@badrabbitflowers and @fluxjewelrystudio, respectively) to see what they cooked up this summer… it’s the most fabulous production yet!
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Concept/planning/jewelry: Carly Cooke, Flux Jewelry Studio
Concept/planning/florals: Anika Wilson, Bad Rabbit Flowers
Photography: Misha Barker, Cody James Barry,
Natalia Paliyenko
Hair: Rebecca Libby, Posh and Pinned
Desserts: Autumn Nomad
Rentals: Kadeema Rentals
Makeup: Rilee Elliot, Katherine Veayo
Models: Oronde Cruger, Michaela McVetty, Emily Phillips, Michal Mangan, Aimee Veneau, Sultana Khan
Photo: Natalia Paliyenko
ARTICLE BY BECCA ABRAMSON
Couture Curtain Call
WILL JOHNSON’S CHARITY FASHION SHOW AIMS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE WHILE ELEVATING LOCAL BOUTIQUES
Nonprofit organizations like the Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) rely on donations and sponsors to keep themselves funded, and when MSMT’s director approached board member Will Johnson with a new fundraising idea—a fashion show—Johnson knew he could pull it off. “I’ve always been a fashionista,” Johnson laughs. “My grandmothers sewed and made their own patterns, so it’s in my DNA.” Having walked the runway and planned fashion shows himself in his previous home of Charlotte, North Carolina, Johnson looks forward to showcasing the clothing and creativity of Maine, his current home.
“I’ve seen firsthand how people come together in Maine, and it warms my heart. Our boutiques and shops need our support, and I’m excited to give back to the theater while showing off what the area has to offer.”
The Curtain Call Couture charity fashion show, which will be held at MSMT on September 20, aims to drum up business for local boutiques in addition to raising money for the theatre. Johnson held two open model calls to find participants interested in walking the runway, many of whom have no prior modeling experience. “Modeling isn’t all about looks—it’s about the energy people possess," he says. “I enjoy coaching new models and helping them build confidence. When you slow things down and really focus, people begin to see themselves and the confidence that's always been hiding underneath.”
The designs you'll see on the runway at Johnson's event won't be projected two seasons ahead like at Fashion Week, as the runway will instead focus on styles that will be on sale this fall and winter. To complement the pieces from southern Maine boutiques, Johnson is inviting two out-of-state designers to join the show: one has been part of the fashion industry in North Carolina for more than 30 years, and the other is a Atlanta-based celebrity designer Gege Gilzene.
“I’ve seen firsthand how people come together in Maine, and it warms my heart,” Johnson says. “We don’t have a ton of big box stores here, so it’s up to the community to keep everything going. Our boutiques and shops need our support, and I’m excited to be giving back to the theater while showing off what the area has to offer.”
Visit msmt.org to purchase tickets to the Curtain Call Couture charity fashion show.
ARTICLE BY BECCA ABRAMSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN SETLOW
There’s No Place Like Home
CENTERLINE DESIGN & BUILD’S THOUGHTFUL RENOVATION GIVES NEW LIFE TO A 1950S COLONIAL
The team at Yarmouth-based Centerline Design and Build understands that homes these days must evolve with the people who inhabit them—just because a room worked well a decade ago doesn’t mean it still fits a family’s needs. When the owners of a 1950s Colonial home in Portland called the firm to remodel their kitchen and two bathrooms, it quickly became clear that principal designer Jeanne Rapone and senior designer Kelly McNulty could do even more to make the home a perfect fit. “Though it’s on a smaller scale than today’s newer Colonials, the home’s square footage was adequate for the family’s needs,” the designers said. “We loved its cozy charm, but it had an awkward layout. As we spoke about ways to improve the kitchen, the entire first floor became our new scope of work.”
To improve the flow of the home, Rapone and McNulty planned a mudroom with a built-in bench and space for coats and boots, along with a renovated powder room. “In order to widen the mudroom to allow for these built-ins, we opened up the wall between the kitchen and dining room. The dining room was as big—if not bigger—than the kitchen, so we borrowed some space that allowed us to expand the kitchen’s footprint.” New cabinetry and a countertop in the dining area gives the clients buffet and bar storage meant to feel more like a built-in and less like kitchen cabinetry.
“In the kitchen, we gave the family a prep island, a wall for tall cabinets that store food and small appliances, and a cabinet for the speed oven. By rearranging the room’s original layout, we moved the refrigerator closer to the eating area and removed any cabinetry that descended to the countertop—they have much more counter space now than they did before,” the designers said.
Before: Kitchen
After: Kitchen
“All living spaces should be accessible to one another,” Rapone and McNulty note, adding that accessibility improves the traffic flow and overall energy of a home. For that reason, the duo created openings on either side of the living room for quick access to both the kitchen and the family room. Creating these openings added symmetry around the family room’s fireplace and gave the entire first floor better circulation from the foyer. Rapone and McNulty enhanced the family room’s entry by replacing its narrow double louver doors with glass pocket doors, nearly tripling the size of the opening. With a fresh coat of paint and a centered fireplace, the family room became a sought-after feature of the home instead of a closed off, uninviting room.
After: Living room
Before: Living room
Before: Family room
After: Family room
Before: Family room entry
After: Family room entry
Upstairs, both the hallway bath and primary bath were redesigned to give the home an updated feel. In the hallway bath, which originally housed a phone booth-style shower and a large, separate tub, Rapone and McNulty added a combined tub and shower area that left them with space to build a large linen closet and expand the vanity area. As for the primary bath, “It’s the smallest we’ve ever designed, but it was tons of fun,” they said. “We borrowed space from a built-in bookcase in the primary bedroom and used it to expand the shower and improve the sink and mirror area. There were lots of restrictions with this space, but in the end, we were able to beautifully transform it without major renovation.”
Before: Powder bath Before: Shared bath
After: Shared bath
After: Powder bath
hacks HAIR
Part the top half of the hair in two sections. Create fishtail braids (or braids of choice) and tie them together in the back of the hair. Add a fashion accessory around a ponytail for a little extra fun!
fishtail braids reverse
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER
Part the hair down the center or side part, if preferred. Create braid(s) on the side of the head and secure with elastic. Twist the hair with braids into a simple bun, securing it with hair pins. Add an accessory for a classy touch.
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Braids to Keep You Chic All Year Long
Braids are a great way to add style and uniqueness to your hair style rotation and have been a staple in hair styles dating back to the 3500 B.C. This historical hairstyle is here to stay, so we wanted to share some go-to impressive looks.
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SEPTEMBER 2024
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 8TH
Focus on the Farm: Horses, Healing, and Hope
279 River Road, Windham | 4:00 PM
The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA) invited 25 photographers to visit the River Road farm over the course of the past year to capture the life-saving, rehabilitative work that happens there each day. Bid on the images during a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the MSSPA and the care of its herd. msspa.org/focus-on-the-farm/
SEPTEMBER 14TH
Inaugural
Maine PoutineFest
Thompson’s Point | 12:30 PM
Celebrate poutine, the French-Canadian classic, as participating restaurants from all over Maine offer their spin on this Québécois treasure. Restaurants will be competing against each other for the “Best Poutine of the Fest,” and only one will get to raise the Ceinture de Championnat (Championship Belt). Proceeds from the event benefit the French language contests and activities across the state. poutinefest.com/me
SEPTEMBER 14TH
Maine Trails Public Volunteer Day
Location TBA | 9:00 AM
Meet your neighbors and fellow community members for a morning of trail maintenance with Portland Trails. Registration and details will be provided closer to the event date. Visit trails.org for more information.
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SEPTEMBER 15TH
SeaGrass Music Festival
Maine Craft Distilling | 2:00 PM
Join Maine Craft Distilling for cold drinks, good food, and fun for the whole family at the 4th annual SeaGrass Music Festival. This year’s musical line up includes Haggard and Cashed with Erica Brown and Matt Shipman, Mr. Sun with Darol Anger, Joe K. Walsh, Grant Gordy, and Aidan O’Donnell, and more. Kids under 12 are free, and dogs are welcome outside.
SEPTEMBER 18TH
Zadie Smith presents “The Fraud”
Stevens Square Community Center | 7:00 PM
Print: A Bookstore and Mechanics’ Hall are excited to welcome best-selling author Zadie Smith to celebrate the paperback release of her latest novel, The Fraud. A kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England, the book is about who gets to tell their story—and who gets to be believed. Tickets available at tinyurl.com/zadie-smith-portland
SEPT 22ND-28TH
152nd Cumberland Fair Cumberland Fairgrounds
First held in 1869, the Cumberland Fair is a multi-day agricultural extravaganza featuring events including a professional rodeo, demolition derby, antique tractor pull, classic car show, pig scramble, burrito eating contest, and more. Stop by for live local entertainment, catch the Opening Day Grand Parade, and enjoy daily cooking demonstrations. Admission to the fair is cash-only. cumberlandfair.com
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