Mark your calendars for Maine College of Art's Fall Art Sale on October, 8th, 9th & 10th. The Art Sale is a great opportunity to collect work from emerging and established artists to benefit MECA's Scholarship Fund and the individual artists. For sale hours and more details click here: meca.edu

Photo from last year's sale shot by Sarah Beard Buckley Photography

See Woodlawn Redesigned for 21st Century Living in a Design Forum. Today, until 7pm, we will explore what it would take to transform the Black House into a contemporary living space and meet the demands of today's sophisticated home buyer. woodlawnmuseum.com

Today's the day! We are excited to present the first annual Maine Live at Portland Museum of Art. See you at 7 Congress Street for registration at 8am. For those who are unable to attend, look out for full videos of the talks on Maine Magazine's Facebook page and on themainemag.com

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#MaineLive2015 is tomorrow!

Tickets are sold out but you can still go to maineliveevent.com to read about all 15 bold visionaries who will take the stage at Portland Museum of Art at 9am. If you aren't able to attend tomorrow stay tuned to Maine Magazine's Facebook page and themainemag.com for full videos of the talks!

From the finish line at the Portland Trails - 2015 Trail to Ale 10k race last week. Sponsored by Maine Magazine & Old Port Magazine. Photo by Dave Dostie Photography

Shot from the Portland Trails - 2015 Trail to Ale 10k race this past weekend. Sponsored by Maine Magazine & Old Port Magazine. Photo by Dave Dostie Photography

Shot from the Reception at Dowling Walsh Gallery over this past weekend during the Camden International Film Festival. Images by jane berger photography

Rockland was abuzz as the Camden International Film Festival was taking place. Filmmakers, industry sponsors and fans took a break from the action to attend this reception. Here's a shot from the Reception at Dowling Walsh Gallery Sponsored by Maine Media Collective. Images by jane berger photography

Another fantastic shot of the Mitchell Institute Annual Gala 2015. Shot by Sarah Prak

Shot from the Mitchell Institute Annual Gala 2015. Shot by Sarah Prak

Shot from the 2015 Claw Down Boothbay Harbor hosted at the Ocean Point Marina in East Boothbay. Sponsored by Maine Magazine. Photo by Judy Beedle Photography

Shot from the 2015 Claw Down Boothbay Harbor hosted at the Ocean Point Marina in East Boothbay. Sponsored by Maine Magazine. Photo by Judy Beedle Photography

Good Shephard Thrift Shop & Food Bank: Feeding Maine Art Opening hosted at Maine Media Collective offices. An evening celebrating the exhibit of photographs by Brendan Bullock sponsored by the Food Bank and the Maine Farmland Trust. Photo by Sarah Beard Buckley Photography

Good Shephard Thrift Shop & Food Bank: Feeding Maine Art Opening hosted at Maine Media Collective offices. An evening celebrating the exhibit of photographs by Brendan Bullock sponsored by the Food Bank and the Maine Farmland Trust. Photo by Sarah Beard Buckley Photography

Another great shot from the Junior Achievement's 29th Annual Golf Classic hosted at the beautiful Martindale Country Club in Auburn. Photo by Dave Dostie Photography

Image from the Junior Achievement's 29th Annual Golf Classic hosted at the beautiful Martindale Country Club in Auburn, ME. 31 teams particpated in this year's event! Sponsored by Maine Magazine and Maine Home + Design. Photo by Dave Dostie Photography

March of Dimes presents Greater Portland Signature Chefs Auction on Thursday, October 1 at 5:30pm. Top chefs will offer Portland diners an opportunity to enjoy a taste of their signature dishes. Enjoy a live and silent auction to benefit the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies. Don't miss this night to benefit Maine families at DiMillo's on the Water. Click here for more information and to get your ticket: http://bit.ly/1fYUASy

This Saturday, September 26th from 10am-4pm is the 13th Annual Punkinfiddle Family Festival and National Estuaries Day Celebration. Join the Wells Reserve at Laudholm for live music, games, food, crafts and much more in a historic seaside setting. For activity details and directions visit: http://bit.ly/1itpkM4

The 2015 Mitchell Institute Gala promises to be a wonderful evening filled with celebration and promise for the state of Maine. Hosted at the Portland Marriott on Friday, September 18th at 6pm. Mitchell Scholars, scholarship supporters, special guests and good friends join Senator George J. Mitchell and Senator Olympia J. Snowe as the Mitchell Institute recognizes its Scholars and celebrates twenty years of scholarship achievement.

For ticket information please go to --> http://bit.ly/1gpd2mz

Lobster lovers gather at the Ocean Point Marina for prize-worthy bites this Thursday, September 17th at the Claw Down Boothbay Harbor. The 4th Annual event is presented by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce.For more details click here --> http://bit.ly/1Kok2w4

Shot from HenryFest 2015, an outdoor festival by 317 Main Street Community Music Center Image by Hannah Holmbom

Shot from HenryFest 2015, an outdoor festival by 317 Main Street Community Music Center Image by Hannah Holmbom

A Stroke of Art, part of the 10-Day Boothbay Harbor Fest celebration, the First Annual Stroke of Art Grand Finale Event capped off multiple days of painting by well-known artists. Sponsored by Maine Magazine Photos by Dave Dostie Photography

A Stroke of Art, part of the 10-Day Boothbay Harbor Fest celebration, the First Annual Stroke of Art Grand Finale Event capped off multiple days of painting by well-known artists. Sponsored by Maine Magazine Photos by Dave Dostie Photography

Another great shot from Bike Maine 2015. This state-wide bicycle tour kicked off over the weekend at Kittery Point. Cyclists will pedal on average 55 miles per day along our beautiful and quiet roadways. Wishing all participants a great ride! Sponsored by Maine Magazine. Image by jane berger photography

Shot from Bike Maine 2015. This state-wide bicycle tour kicked off over the weekend at Kittery Point. Cyclists will pedal on average 55 miles per day along our beautiful and quiet roadways. Wishing all participants a great ride! Sponsored by Maine Magazine. Image by jane berger photography

Another great photo from Maine Preservation's 5th Annual Gala sponsored by Maine Magazine & Maine Home+Design Magazine Photo by Dave Dostie Photography

Shot from Maine Preservation's 5th Annual Gala. All proceeds support Maine Preservation statewide. Sponsored by Maine Magazine and Maine Home+Design Magazine Photos by Dave Dostie Photography

Shot from Maine Preservation's 5th Annual Gala. All proceeds support Maine Preservation statewide. Sponsored by Maine Magazine and Maine Home+Design Magazine Photos by Dave Dostie Photography

Another shot of the 2015 Nature Crafts Festival held at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. More than 100 talented craftspeople were there to share their beautiful handcrafted work. Sponsored by Maine Magazine Photo by jane berger photography

Site of the 2015 Nature Crafts Festival held at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. More than 100 talented craftspeople were there to share their beautiful handcrafted work. Sponsored by Maine Magazine Photo by jane berger photography

Another great shot from our Cinq A Sept September at the Ram Island Farm in Cape Elizabeth. Sponsored by Maine Media Collective. Images by jane berger photography

Cinq A Sept September. A gathering of friends at the Ram Island Farm in Cape Elizabeth. Lots of conversation, beautiful art on display, good eats from Aurora Provisions, tunes spun on a good old fashioned turntable, and a fantastic venue all made for a great start to the evening. Sponsored by Maine Media Collective. Images by jane berger photography

10 days until #MaineLive2015! One day. 15 speakers. Click here --> http://maineliveevent.com/ to read about all the inspiring, visionary minds coming together on Thursday, September 24th at the Portland Museum of Art. Tickets are nearly sold out, buy yours now!

September 17th-20th marks the 11th Annual Camden International Film Festival, New England's most respected documentary event.

To attend CIFF 2015, click the link below to buy your pass and read full film schedule details --> http://bit.ly/1Nn6TEo

Shot by Dave Dostie Photography from last month's Cinq A Sept at Whitehall

The Viles Arboretum is hosting the 2nd Annual Sculpture Symposium starting on Friday, September 25th through Sunday October 4th. The ten day art focused event is free to the public and features artists at work on incredible stone sculptures. Click here for more information on the organization and event: http://bit.ly/1K9K721
Photo by Dave Dostie Photography taken at the 2014 Sculpture Symposium

2 weeks until #MaineLive2015! One day. 15 speakers. Click here --> http://maineliveevent.com/ to read about all the inspiring, visionary minds coming together on Thursday, September 24th at the Portland Museum of Art. Seating is very limited. Buy your tickets now!

Join 317 Main Street Community Music Center for the 11th Annual HenryFest Music Festival this Sunday, September 13th. Enjoy this fun, family-oriented outdoor festival from 12pm-6pm at the beautiful Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth, Maine. Click here to buy tickets and read the full line-up: http://bit.ly/1g7W8sy

Maine Magazine associate publisher, Steve Kelly and his wife Jocelyn Kelly at the Wolfe's Neck Farm To Table Dinner this past week