The SMCC Beacon

Flavors of Freeport is an ongoing event from February 1st – February 28th. Places like Coffee by Design and Maine Beer Company are using local products to create their signature food and drinks. There are a few events that were rescheduled for 2022, but there’s still plenty to do and eat! There is also a… Read more

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 – MARCH 20, 2021 The Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education, Portland After a delay in opening because of necessary restrictions due to the COVID-19 virus, we are excited to welcome everyone to come and view our Maine Bicentennial Exhibition: “Mapping Maine: The Land and Its Peoples, 1677-1842.” The… Read more

Online Banjo Master Class: How to Play Fiddle Tunes from Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island, in Clawhammer Style with Ken Perlman! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fiddle-tunes-from-cape-breton-and-pei-on-clawhammer-banjo-with-ken-perlman-tickets-132590173779# Monday, February 1 & 8, 2021, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM EST First session (Feb. 1). Set-Tunes & Simple Reels. Ken will teach a selection of catchy and accessible tunes in 4/4… Read more

Casco Bay Lines (207) 774-7871 || Go island hopping to some of Portland’s scenic coastal islands or just hop aboard and sail on one of the regularly scheduled cruises. You are sure to enjoy exploring the expansive waters of Casco Bay this year. COVID-19 Message: Regularly scheduled ferry operates 365 days a year. Please visit… Read more