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By Hilly Town, on April 7th, 2012% Who Fort Kent Fire Fundraiser When Saturday, April 7, 2012 8:30pm – $7 – 21+ Where Empire Dine & Dance (map) 575 Congress Portland, ME, USA Other InfoJohn Clavette http://www.reverbnation.com/johnclavette Dominic and The Lucid http://thelucidmusic.com/ Frank Hopkins (short set) http://www.facebook.com/thefrankhopkins Restless Groove http://www.facebook.com/groups/179583310128/ Tony Chexmix http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002861802427 Gabby Raymond (short set) Saint Solitude http://www.facebook.com/saintsolitude
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By Hilly Town, on August 25th, 2011% 
Last weekend, a show with a spectacular lineup popped up in Kittery, having been moved from a venue in NH. Looks like the story is repeating itself, as this Friday, the Daytrotter Barnstormers 5 show (with Deer Tick, We Are Augustines, and more) has also been moved from NH to the venue pictured in . . . → Read More: Photo Recap: Runnymede Project Benefit [8.20.11]
By Hilly Town, on April 27th, 2011% 
Coming out in May as a dual-cassette, Electric Temple Presents: Gaman – A Ceremony for Japan, is 24 tracks of ambiance, noise, psych, lo-fi bedroom garage pop, and everything in between, with proceeds going to Shelterbox, who are working to provide emergency shelter and essential supplies to families impacted by disasters. Portland’s own Herbcraft . . . → Read More: Herbcraft Among Sic Alps, Animal Hospital, and more on Japan Relief Album
By Hilly Town, on February 7th, 2011% Who Love Really Counts: A Valentine’s Extravaganza When Friday, February 11, 2011 8:00pm – $5 suggested donation – 21+ Where Empire Dine & Dance (map) 575 Congress Portland, ME, USA Other InfoA benefit of love to The Center for Grieving Children from the musicians of Portland and Empire Dine and Dance. 100% of the proceeds benefits The Center for Grieving Children
On Friday, February 11th dozens of Portland, Maine musicians will gather on Empire’s stage to share their music, celebrate love, and support the generous, loving and caring work of The Center for Grieving Children.
Performers include:
Dean Ford
Jesse Pilgrim
Dana Gross
Jacob Augustine
Sara Hallie Richardson
Griffin Sherry
Lyle Divinsky
Kurt Baker
Dan Capaldi
Marie Moreshead + band
Meg Yates + band
Christian Cuff + band
Bridgette Isabella Semler + band
Town Founder
Roy Davis and Coloradas
Grand Hotel
Jeff Beam and the Ice Storm of ’98
Wisdom
Updates and more information can be found on the event’s ticketing page at :
http://holdmyticket.com/event/21293
Over the course of their three years, Empire Dine and Dance has created the tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day with spectacular events to benefit local non-profits.
About The Center for Grieving Children:
Since 1988, The Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine has provided loving support to grieving children, teens, families and communities through peer support, outreach and education.
The Center for Grieving Children provides loving support to grieving children, teens, families and the community through peer support, outreach, and education. They honor and encourage the safe expression of grief and loss. They provide a loving community to foster the discovery and development of each child’s own resiliency and emotional well-being.
http://www.cgcmaine.org/
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By Hilly Town, on November 15th, 2010% Who KIMMY’S ODD BALL & FUNdraiser When Saturday, December 4, 2010 5:00pm – $75 vip / $20 general – 21+ Where Port City Music Hall (map) Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoA Band Beyond Description, Elderberry Jam, The Beat Horizon, Oogie James & the Satin Kings, Ken Grimsley & Ladies, Jordan Kaulbach, and Zig Zag.
A special VIP reception will take place from 5-7 pm with a private concert by Gypsy Tailwind.
5 pm VIP Reception
6 pm VIP Gypsy Tailwind performance
7 pm General admission
21+
$20 General Admission (add $10 donation for Gypsy Tailwind performance)
$75 VIP Ticket
Tickets are $20 for general admission at 7 pm. For an additional suggested donation of $10, GA ticketholders may attend the Gypsy Tailwind performance at 6 pm.
VIP tickets are $75 with admission at 5 pm which includes a VIP reception at 5 pm; an early show from 6-7 pm with Gypsy Tailwind and Ken Grimsley & Friends. VIP tickets also include dinner by Divided Sky Cafe, champagne,a free t-shirt, and VIP access all night.
For information about the Open Sky Fund or to nominate a child for an instrument, contact Amanda Parkhurst at openskyfundmaine@gmail.com
www.openskyfund.org
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By Hilly Town, on August 16th, 2010% Now that Time-Lag/Iele Tree has closed up shop, a new business is coming to the Arts District in Portland, right above Strange Maine.
On Wednesday, September 1st, Moody Lords will hold their grand opening at 578 Congress St. #2F in Portland, Maine. A new collective will take over the spot, maintaining a similarly eclectic, . . . → Read More: Moody Lords Coming To Congress Street
By Hilly Town, on August 16th, 2010% Who Moody Lords Fundraiser: Boondocks / Dynamo P. / DJ Rew / The Lin / Slouch / Slop / Alt / Adam B. When Sunday, August 22, 2010 9:00pm – $5 – 21+ Where Big Easy (map) 55 Market St. Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoMoody Lords Fundraiser Show Local hip-hop community plays benefit show to help raise start-up funds for Moody Lords.
Line-up: Boondocks, Dynamo P., DJ Rew, The Lin, Slouch, Slop, Alt, & Adam B.
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By Hilly Town, on July 21st, 2010% Who Flip Cancer the Bird: Pete Miller When Thursday, July 22, 2010 6:00pm – $10 – All Ages Where Corduroy (map) 59 Market St Portland, ME, USA
Surf Boutique & Gallery
Other Info August 8-9, Joseph Conway will be riding his bike 190-miles across Massachusetts to fight cancer as part of the Pan Mass Challenge, the largest charity fundraiser in the US! This fundraising bash is intended to help him raise $4200 for cancer research & treatment. Sponsored beverages and raffles!
Live music by Pete Miller, Beer & Raffles all night! $10 at the door goes directly to fighting cancer!
Here are the raffles details:
Portland Velocipede–Bike helmet
Find–Gift Certificate
Drift Surfing Magazine–T shirt & DVD
Matt’s Organic Coffee–Coffee
Lines & Shapes Publishing–“Sunday’s Are For Lovers†book
Jackie–Mildred Made cards
Jenny–Rusty Petals jewelry
Peter Jackson Hussey–Original artwork
Katrine Hildebrandt-Hussey–Original artwork
Kris Johnson–Limited Edition rock show poster
Jim McGinley/The Fin Studio–Photo prints
Fit to Eat–Gift Certificate
Eco-Kids–Gift bag with Eco Dough & Eco Paint
Pine Haven Collective–Flat Tops Tee
Pete Miller–4 hrs graphic design services
Sunrise Guide–One book
Kind Bars–Cases!
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By Hilly Town, on November 20th, 2009% Who Brown Bird European Tour Fundraiser! Brown Bird / The Honey Clouds / The Plains When Friday, December 4, 2009 8:00pm – $5 min suggested donation – All Ages Where Hogfarm Studios Annex (map) 140 Main Street, back alley Biddeford, ME, USA 04005 Other InfoSend Brown Bird to Europe! Brown Bird + The Honey Clouds
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The Plains
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By Hilly Town, on May 6th, 2009% Who Tower Of Song Fundraiser: Jesse Pilgrim / Johnny Fountain / Gabrielle Raymond (Anna’s Ghost) / Blaque Boose When Saturday, May 16, 2009 7:00pm – donations – All Ages Where Sylvia Kania Gallery (map) 148 High St Portland, ME, USA 04102
Gallery space across from Congress Square
Other InfoFundraiser for the Tower Of Song Festival
Featuring Jesse Pilgrim, Johnny Fountain, Gabrielle Raymond (of Anna’s Ghost), and Blaque Boose
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By Hilly Town, on September 21st, 2008% Who The Dobbyn Foundation Fall Fundraiser (Phantom Buffalo + more) When Thursday, October 9, 2008 8:00pm – 21+ Where Empire Dine & Dance (map) 575 Congress Portland, ME, USA Other InfoPlains: http://www.myspace.com/whattheplains Phantom Buffalo: http://myspace.com/phantombuffalo Honey Clouds: http://www.myspace.com/honeyclouds Gully: http://www.myspace.com/gullytheband 9pm doors, 9:30 music 21+, $10 minimum door reduced to $7 Money raised supports the Dobbyn Foundation’s scholarships for Secondary School children in Uganda. For more information, please visit http://www.dobbynfoundation.org
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