Saturday, May 25, 2013
WHETHER YOU'RE IN THE MOOD for a cold pint of Guinness, a freezing dip in the ocean for charity or some traditional Irish music, there are multiple ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Here's a sampling:
• 10TH ANNUAL PADDY'S DAY PLUNGE
COLLECT PLEDGES for the Portland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation and then brace yourself to jump into the icy Atlantic.
WHEN: 5:30 a.m. today
WHERE: East End Beach, Portland
INFO: Facebook, or call Ri Ra at 761-4446 to obtain a Plunge Pledge Envelope
• PADDY'S DAY PLUNGE AFTER PARTY
PLUNGERS HEAD to Ri Ra after the dip to enjoy a free breakfast buffet and a live auction to benefit the Portland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation.
WHEN: 6 to 8 a.m. today
WHERE: Ri Ra Irish Pub, 72 Commercial St., Portland
INFO: Facebook; 761-4446
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT RI RA
START YOUR DAY OFF right with a pint of Guinness, a shot of whiskey, a traditional Irish breakfast and some Irish music. Napper Tandies plays 8 to 11 a.m.; the Maine Public Safety Pipe & Drum Corps performs 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.; Erin's Guild plays noon to 4 p.m.; Nikki Hunt performs 5 to 8 p.m.; and The Gobshites cap off the day with a performance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. today
WHERE: Ri Ra Irish Pub, 72 Commercial St., Portland
INFO: 761-446
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT BRIAN BORU
GET YOUR IRISH ON good and early with a traditional breakfast. Continue to celebrate all day with live music and performances. Sean Sheerins and Rakish Paddy play at 7:30 a.m.; at 9 a.m., there's a poetry and literature reading in Gaelic and English of works by Aidan O'Brien and Noel Kirwin. The Kora Highlanders Bagpipers perform at 11:30 a.m.; Irish dancers perform at noon; Jay Biddy plays at 3 p.m.; and Jason Spooner performs 9 p.m. to close.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to close today
WHERE: Brian Boru Public House, 57 Center St., Portland
INFO: Facebook; 780-1506
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT O'SHEA'S
GET AN EARLY start on the day with the Guinness and eggs breakfast, which is served beginning at 6 a.m. The live music begins at 10 a.m. with Jeff Herbster on bagpipes. At noon, solo acoustic artist Brian Patrick hits the stage; Kora Shriners bagpipers perform at 3 p.m.; and Mike Rodriquez plays at 5 p.m. At 9 p.m., there's a double bill with The Dirty Limericks upstairs and DJ Double G downstairs.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to close today
WHERE: O'Shea's, 94 Maine St., Brunswick
INFO: 373-1205
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT BULL FEENEY'S
SHOW UP between 6 and 11 a.m. for a traditional breakfast, or stop in between 11:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. for a traditional boiled dinner. The live music starts at 7 a.m. with Tom & Don; The Milliners play at 10:30 a.m.; the Maine Public Safety Pipe & Drum Corps perform at noon; Randy Billings plays at 2 p.m.; The Running Gags play at 5 p.m.; North of Nashville featuring J. Biddy performs at 9 p.m. downstairs; and Hello Newman plays at 9 p.m. upstairs.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to close today
WHERE: Bull Feeney's, 375 Fore St., Portland
INFO: 773-7210
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT CAPTAIN DANIEL STONE TAVERN
HAPPY HOUR at the tavern serves up beer, specialty cocktails and free appetizers, including house wings and whiskey BBQ ribs. From 5 to 8 p.m., Katie Daggett takes the stage.
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Captain Daniel Stone Inn, 10 Water St., Brunswick
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