The Twilight Dinner Series offers casual three-course dinners under the open sky, prepared by local culinary artists. Dinners are prepared with fresh ingredients from the farm every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. BYOB.
 
Remaining feasts:
 
August 23, 2012 - Chef Jonah Fertig of Local Sprouts Cooperative
 
August 30, 2012 - Chefs Brad Messier & Erin Lynch of Rosemont Market & Bakery
 
September 6, 2012 - Chef David Iovino of Blue Spoon
 
Turkey Hill Farm is located at 120 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth.
 
For more information on the Twilight Dinner Series: http://www.cultivatingcommunity.org/calendar/twilight-dinners.html
 
To purchase tickets ($30): www.brownpapertickets.com/event/241391

The Maine Artist Collective will hold a reception from 5-8 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk for their new exhibit, Urban Scene. The exhibit will run through August 20th at the Constellation Gallery, 511 Congress St., Portland.
 
FMI: http://constellationart.com/

PORTopera will perform Madama Butterfly for two nights only. This is what I would wear to the performance, if I had a babysitter. Or if I had a date. Whatever, no big deal. #sigh
 
FMI: http://www.portopera.org/

soapboxnoise.com contains news, views & style from multicultural Maine.
 
The site is a vehicle for social change; a progressive coalition. Contributers discuss social and poltical issues, exchange ideas, make connections, and build community. Content is hyperlocal but nationally informed.
 
Upcoming projects include "summer at sebago," a campaign to promote environmental resource protection and clean drinking water; and "nerd power," an essay contest for Portland area high school students. Prizes will be awarded.