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Happy Birthday Ember Grove!

August 4, 2009

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Ember Grove is celebrating 5 years
as a Local Business!

Kicking off the Sale this Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th, with an Exclusive Showcase of Heather Perry Fine Jewelry, Morgan McGeehan Jewelry Designs, and Colleen Foley Printed Apparel. 5% of proceeds will go to
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in memory of Orion.

All items in the store will be 10-30% off thru September 5th.

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Maine Fiber Arts Tour August 7, 8, 9

August 1, 2009

logosplash Three East End shops, Ember Grove, Portland Fiber Gallery and Weaving Studio, and KnitWit Yarn Shop, will be open for the Maine Fiberarts Tour next weekend.

The event is held the first full weekend in August every year, and is a great opportunity to meet with artists, visit with farmers, and participate in fiber-related demonstrations and activities all around Maine.

You can view the full listing of all 117 sites that are part of the Maine Fiberarts Tour, many of which will have special demonstrations and activities next weekend.

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Studio Tour This Weekend

June 24, 2009

Society for East End Artists Annual Studio Tour 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.

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