Evening of Wonder

A celebration of literary arts, music and performance to benefit Mechanics’ Hall

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 6:00 PM

3/1 UPDATE: Thanks to your generous support, ticket sales have ended for this event and we have sold out!  Please email eveningofwonder@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist if more tickets become available.  We hope to see you at another upcoming event soon. See a listing of our events at www.mechanicshallmaine.org/programming

What is Evening of Wonder?

Evening of Wonder is an immersive and evocative celebration of literary arts, music and performance at Mechanics’ Hall, one of Portland’s oldest and most creative-centered buildings. This special night brings together our vast creative community for an evening of surprise, discovery, and delight to benefit Mechanics’ Hall. In just one evening, and with your help, we hope to reveal everything that’s possible within our walls.

Questions? Email us at eveningofwonder@mainemechanics.org.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Click here to learn more about supporting Mechanics’ Hall and Evening of Wonder.

Interested in joining the Committee of Wonder?

Our Committee of Wonder is full – thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm!

If you are interested in supporting Evening of Wonder please contact eveningofwonder@mainemechanics.org for information on current opportunities. 

Thank you to our fantastic Committee of Wonder!

Enchanting Hosts

Jerry & Gretchen Davis

Diane Garthwaite & Dr. Matt Liang

Darcy & Matt Poor

Alice & Dick Spencer

Marvelous Hosts

Meg & Rob Adams

Justin & Rachael Alfond

Julie & Andrew Butcher

Jim Harrison & Monte Haggen

Elizabeth & James Kilbreth

Caite McNeil & Josh Lincoln

Alice Moore & Bryan Keller

Leah Rachin

Bill & Anne Stauffer

Roger Berle & Leslie McVane

Wonderful Hosts  

Eleanor & Charlton Ames

Suzette Bois & John M. Schnell

Victoria & Erno Bonebakker

Sondra Bogdonoff & Jamie Johnston

Emily Bruce & David Plumb

Cinnamon Brulée & Kristopher Kleva

Beba & James Cabot

Portia Clark

Susan Conley & Tony Kieffer

Sara Corbett & Mike Paterniti

Jennie & Chris Coyne

Taffy Field

Sarah Hansen & Cary Tyson

Ronald Houseman

Lily & Tyler King

Rose Kue & Alexander Barrett

Celine & Chris Kuhn

Pandora & David LaCasse

June LaCombe & William Ginn

Trevor Laverriere & Rebecca Morton

Amy MacDonald & Thomas Urquhart

Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance

Stephen & Kate Lemos McHale

Kate & Tuck O’Brien

Sally & Ted Oldham

Donna Palomaki

Anne & Harry Pringle

Esi Seng & Stuart Rogers

Patty & Cliff Ruprecht

Hannah & Adam Sise

Robin & Rob Whitten

Nicole Witherbee & Greg Payne

Wondrous Hosts

Hilary Bassett

Tanja Cesh

Jennifer Davis

Brian J Evans

Aimee Petrin

Chandra Leister

The Telling Room

Anne B. Zill

Thank you to our Sponsors! 

Clerestory Sponsors

Anonymous


Ballroom Sponsors

 


Library Sponsors


 

 


Special Thanks To

Andrew DeGraff

Costco Wholesale

Maine Mixologist

Portl& Arts and Entertainment

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