First Friday Art Walk

Mark your calendar to take a stroll through Portland this Friday, Feb 5th. Join the many others that participate in Portland's First Friday Art Walk beginning at 5pm! It's a self guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues. First Friday Art Walk is held the first friday of every month from 5-8pm. What a great way to see & visit Portland's visual arts community. For more information along with a brochure visit: www.firstfridayartwalk.com

Specialty Coffee!

Coffee By Design offers quite possibility the best coffee in town! Located at 43 Washington Ave, this charming coffee house is on a mission to educate people about speciality coffee and to create the best coffee drinking experience possible for their customers. They are committed to operating a professional espresso/coffee bar coffee micro-roastery that meets the highest standards. Stop by their Washington Ave location or their newest location inside LLBean in Freeport. If you can't stop in, you can order their coffee online. For more information, visit: www.coffeebydesign.com

A Setting Like No Other....Grace

You'll take a step back in time upon entering Grace, the former Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, which now is home to a stunning 175 seat restaurant nestled in Portland's downtown. Owners, Peter & Anne Verrill painstakingly restored the circa 1856-75 building inside and out, while maintaining the historic character. If you are looking for an evening of dining with an atmosphere like no other, stop by Grace. Visit their website at: www.restaurantgrace.com

Miss Portland Diner

A Portland landmark!

Miss Portland diner, crafted in 1949 by the Worcester Lunch Car Company, and labeled as car #818, was originally located on Forest Avenue from 1949 to 1964. It was moved to 49 Marginal Way until it closed in 2004. She was re-opened and carefully renovated by Tom Manning, a Portland native, in October 2008.

The diner is known for her unique ambiance & good food at reasonable prices. Breakfast is served all day! Stop by! www.missportlanddiner.com

One Longfellow Square

Portland's Premier Arts Venue!
One Longfellow Square host an array of live music, theater, film, dance, and community events. Purchased locally in 2006 from the Center for Cultural Exchange, and is now emerging as one of Portland's most engaging & dynamic art venues. Conveniently located on the corners of State Street and Congress St, this is one Portland venue you shouldn't miss.  Check out their site for the long list of events! http://www.onelongfellowsquare.com/

Caiolas Restaurant

One of our favorite restaurants tucked away in Portland's West End. Lisa Vaccaro & Chef Abby Harmon opened their restaurant in November of 2005, creating a comfortable atmosphere for friends & family to gather.

Located at 58 Pine Street, they pride themselves on buying local and treating all guests like family. The creative menu is delicious, satisfying and new each day. 772-1110 www.caiolas.com

Portland Harbor Museum

Portland Harbor Museum, a hidden gem located on South Portland's waterfront, adjecent to Spring Point Ledge Light & Fort Preble and just down the street from Bug Light.

Founded in 1987, it's an exciting place to explore & celebrate the rich maritime history of Portland Harbor. Stop in & enjoy the intriguing exhibits and the museum shop.

Open now thru Memorial Day, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Hours change in the fall)

For more information contact the museum at (207) 799-6337, email: info@portlandharbormuseum.org or visit them online at: www.portlandharbormuseum.org