share our strength's taste of the nation maine event

every year the taste of the nation fundraiser event is held in about 40 cities across the u.s. and canada. the goal is to wipe out childhood hunger. they have raised over $75 million to that end. you should go to the taste of the nation web site and read more about what they do. and donate. it's simply that important.

it is not only a great cause and but a really fun event to be a part of. here are some of the photos i took at the recent event in south portland.

pavillion provided by: leavitt and paris

just some of the great local restaurants represented were:

back bay grill
david's and david's 388
hugo's
lily bitro
grace
fore street
555
front room, grill room, corner room
bar lola



larry matthews of the back bay grill









harding lee smith of the front room











sam hayward of fore street







david tourin of david's

6.25.11 inn at mill falls wedding

ali and nate are one of those couples that are not only sweet and kind themselves, but surrounded by happiness and love from family and friends. i felt honored to be a part of that.

this was also one of those weddings that flowed smoothly and was simply wonderful because of the people involved. you can see the joy on everyone's face. and considering a recent loss in the family it is all the more poignant.

life is short. may we all be reminded of what life is about and enjoy every moment.

beautiful location: the inn at mill falls, church landing

fabulous band: grippo funk band

Vitoria Mansion Allagash Ale Premiere Fundraiser

on june 24th at the victoria mansion on danforth st. in downtown portland, maine there was an event to release the allgash brewing company 'victoria ale'. one dollar from every bottle will be donated to the victoria mansion preservation and education programs. the mansion was contructed in 1858 and has been open to the public as a non-profit museum since 1940.

the event was catered by the blue elephant catering. and if you haven't had their cuban sandwich, well, you really need to. they have a cafe' in saco so get yourself there!

the music was by the fab pete kilpatrick band!

i had a great time and loved what this was all about...drinking beer while supporting a good cause, not much better than that!