On Friday night, April 30th, Earth & Soul Pottery will be hosting a benefit art sale to raise funds for projects and aid in Central America. 30% of proceeds from all Guatemalan products will go to the children of Casa Jackson- includes textile products, sculpture and more. Also, several local potters have contributed mugs to sell to raise money for Haiti aid efforts.

Come out for a good cause, with good people, and beautiful crafts.

Hop on the Holiday Stroll Shuttle and explore the whole neighborhood! The Shuttle is sponsored by Coffee by Design, and will make 6 stops around the East End throughout the day. The route includes stops in East Bayside (Maine Mead Works and Running with Scissors), on Washington Ave (Silly’s Restaurant), on top of Munjoy Hill (Benchmark Real Estate), on Congress Street (North Star Café) and on India Street (Coffee By Design). The shuttle wil run in both directions.

Several businesses will be set up as Warming Stations as well. Stop by for a special treat!

• The Body Architect on Romasco Lane
• Katie Made Bakery on Cumberland Avenue
• Residence Inn By Marriott on Fore Street
• Pepperclub on Middle Street

Many other stops on the stroll will have drinks, treats, and activities to make this a special holiday experience. So be sure to explore!

One of the most popular aspects of last year’s Holiday Stroll was the Raffle. We’ll be continuing that tradition this year. Your favorite East End Shops are offering some amazing raffle prizes totalling more than $2000 in value:

Angela Adams- Canvas Mailbag ($85)
The Body Architect- One Month Membership ($165)
Carlson Turner Books- $30 gift certificate
Coffee By Design- CBD Gift Basket ($75)
Dean’s Sweets- 16-piece “Maine” mix box of truffles ($27.50)
Duckfat- T-shirt, Mug and $25 Gift Certificate
Earth & Soul Pottery- South African Banana Print
Eli Phant- Bobbin Bag ($90 value)
Ember Grove- Handmade Paper Table Lamp ($68 value)
emilie inc- Free Child’s Portrait Session ($350 value)
Ferdinand- selection of greeting cards ($30 value)
Ferricchia- $100 Service-Only Gift Certificate
Field- Porcelain Snowball
Fraser Art Studio (at the SEA Sale)- 5×5 Daily Painting of your choice
Arthur Fink- “Dance” Photobook ($24) & 3 Dance Posters ($45)
Katie Made- $50 Gift Certificate
Knitwit- “Socks from the Toe Up” book, skein of String Theory yarn and Double-Sided Needles.
Solstice Designs (at Running with Scissors)- Sterling Silver Beach Stone Bracelet ($125)
North Star Café- $25 Gift Certificate
Old Port Specialty Tile- 20″ Snowflake Mosaic Mural
Pepperclub / The Good Egg Cafe- 2 Winners! $50 Gift Certificate
Portland Fiber Gallery- $50 Gift Certificate
Rabelais- “Stir, Mixing it up in the Italian tradition” by Barbara Lynch (signed)
Residence Inn by Marriott- 2 night stay ($538)
Silly’s- Four Winners! $5 Gift Certificate and Silly’s Mug
St. Lawrence Arts Center- Year Passes for Two to The Saturday Show and Secret Lives of Comedians
Two Fat Cats- $25 Gift Certificate
Z Fabrics- $20 Gift Certificate
Zero Station- “life size” mounted image of a Fender Stratocaster guitar

To enter the raffle, all you need to do is pick up a raffle card and visit 5 shops during the Holiday Stroll on Saturday. At each shop you’ll need to have a staffperson mark that you’ve been there. Once you have 5 marks on your raffle card, you can drop it off at the business of your choice to enter thier raffle. Each business will be raffling off their own prize, and each person can enter only one business’s raffle- so choose wisely!

This will be a great way to get some of your Christmas Shopping done, or get a special treat for yourself– with none of the guilt!

*Please note that raffle prizes may change without notice, and that each shop is responsible for the handling of its own raffle.

Join us for our Annual Holiday Stroll! On Saturday December 5th from 11am to 6pm, participating businesses will be celebrating the holidays with special deals, yummy treats, music and more! Visit more than 5 locations to be entered in a raffle at your favorite East End Shop!

We’ll be updating the website with activities, event updates and raffle offers. And we look forward to seeing you on December 5th!

This Sunday is the 5th Annual Artists’ Studio Tour organized by the Society for East End Artists (SEA). On Sunday June 28th, artists around the neighborhood will open their studios to visitors. Many will have art for sale as well as demonstrations of their craft. You can download a map of the open studios as well as your “SEA Passport” at seaportland.org. If you get your passport stamped at 15 locations, you are entered into a raffle for many great prizes from local businesses including Rosemont Market, North Star Cafe, Coffee By Design and others.

While you are in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in some of the great shops nearby. Rabelais Books will be having a Sidewalk Sale on Sunday, and several other businesses will be open and have specials for the event.

24 Romasco Lane
Portland Maine 04101
(207) 409-4527
www.portlandglassblowing.com

Portland Glassblowing Studio houses a small gallery that is open by chance or appointment. Free glassblowing demos whenever glass is being blown.
We make vases, bowl, and our new lobster buoy ornaments.

34 Washington Avenue
Portland Maine 04101
207-775-1089
earthandsoulpottery.com

Sanctuary and studio of Sarah Sorenson-Coppi, acclaimed potter and teacher for the past 12 years. Sarah offers classes for all ages and skill levels.

Earth & Soul’s Art Gallery is dedicated to featuring indigenous wares from local and international artisans. Inspired by a passion for travel, people, and art; Earth and Soul builds friendships with struggling artist to bring you fairly-traded objects from around the world.

229 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207 780-1345
www.portlandfibergallery.com

Our mission is to develope and support fiber artists by providing materials, education and inspiration.

247 B Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207 761-0408
EmberGrove.com

Quality American Craft Created by Maine Artisans
Accessories for the Body & Home
Featuring Jewelry, Clothing, Furnishings, Specialty Lighting and More!

129 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
207.699.2744
http://www.laurafullerdesign.com/

Laura Fuller’s stained glass and mixed media works have been featured in many local and national publications, and can be found in galleries and private collections around New England. Visit her studio on Munjoy Hill to see her work in progress, or to buy or commission a piece of your own!