Festival opens for ship tours, music and great local food. 9:30 a.m.: 30-minute dockside interpretation of visiting vessels for individuals with special needs. Local deaf interpreters will translate the discussion for one select vessel. Go to www.tallshipsportland.com for details. 10 a.m.: Gates open to the Festival – public boarding of visiting Tall Ships at Maine […]

Free – no ticket required to enjoy the Parade of Sail and all the activities in Compass Park at Maine State Pier. 1:45 p.m.: Parade starts near Portland Head Light 4 p.m.: Ships dock in downtown Portland 5 p.m.: Welcome by the Maine Pops Concert Band kicking off an evening of celebration. 6 p.m.: Opening […]

SailMaine’s Official Tall Ships’ Ball on board Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía Wind, Water and Song! The Spanish tall ship El Galeón Andalucía will be the first Tall Ship to arrive. She will host the Official Tall Ships Ball, Friday, July 17, 6pm – 10pm to help SailMaine and Sailing Ships Portland commemorate the ships’ […]

Life At Sea Opening Reception Tall Ships Portland Festival Kick-off and opening reception for Life At Sea Art Sale — Creative Office Pavilion kicks off the tall ship festivities with the unveiling of a collection of marine art by local and nationally renowned painters. The official commemorative painting of the festival will be shown there […]

When one thinks of post-apocalyptic car chases, sex slaves, and heavy metal one hardly ever thinks about feminism unless one is planning a feminist rant against one or several of those things. However, the new Mad Max film, the fourth installment in the Australian movie series, somehow includes all three of those things while passing the […]