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Valentine's Day Dinner-Dance for Women
Women's T Dance Party- Valentines T Dance
John Waite at Jonathan's
Paula Poundstone Comedienne
Tret Fure in Concert at Jonathan's
Ogunquit Hosting, Web hosting for Ogunquit and beyond
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Often misspelled and mispronounced, Ogunquit (Algonquit, Ogonquit) is the friendly little beach and artist colony that hovers on the southern coast of Maine. Ogunquit features one of the top rated beaches in the USA, and a picturesque walk called the Marginal Way. Ogunquit is only 4 square miles. There are two main sections: the village, and Perkins Cove. Most gay nightlif, B&B's and Inns are located in the village.
Most gay people stay in the village where you don't have to drive or take the trolley. The Main beach, Marginal Way, gay nightlife, dining are all in the village.
Here are some gay owned accommodations in Ogunquit village, these Inns and B&B's are both walking distance to all Ogunquit has to offer:
Ogunquit Beach Inn , 67 School Street, telephone 207 646 1112, features King and Queen size beds with private baths.
Moon Over Maine , 22 Berwick Road, all queen size beds and private baths, 207 646 6666.
If you want to bring your pet, we recommned The Sweet Pea Pied-a-terre Cottage Rental. Located in village centre at 80 Cottage street. This self catering condo cottage has a full kitchen, queen size bedroom, full bath, living room and washer/dryer. Walk to beach, Marginal Way. All linens included! Pet friendly with owners permission. Phone Toby at 617 233 0403. Rented, Saturday-to-Saturday
When to Go?
High season is Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reservations are highly recommended. Fall foliage is also a great time to go. There are many different events happening during the year. Autumn shoulder season is Sept 19 to Nov 13. Tip: From the end of May to June 19th, rates are generally cheaper and there are fewer crowds.
Banking
Ogunquit has several ATM's and two Banks (Key, & Kennebunk Savings, next to Ogunquit Beach Inn). Most restaurants take debit and credit cards. All banks will convert Canadian currency. Kennebunk Savings usually has the best rates for foreign exchanges.
There is also an ATM at the Police Station at 20 Cottage Street. ATM is open 24/7
Many restuarants may have lobster on the menu ( MC Perkins has a wonderful Mac & Cheese with Lobster). If you want lobster in the rough, these are our quick picks:
1. Ogunquit Lobster Pound - 504 Main Street
This is a true lobster pound! We recommend that you eat in the "bar" side of the restaurant. It's less noisy and has more atmosphere. Located about .7 mile (1.1 km) north of village centre. See our review of the "Lobster Pound" Click here
2. Jackies - Perkins Cove
Location, Location, Location.
3. Barnacle Billys - Perkins Cove
George Bush Sr. is often spotted here with Mikahil Gorbachev or Bill Clinton. The Rum Punch is a must!
Go to the main beach, take a left and go 200 meters. This is the gay section. There are also smaller beaches along the Marginal Way. Footbridge Beach is located in North Ogunquit off of Ocean Ave.
Many gay guesthouses supply beach chairs. There is also a wonderful service that provides umbrellas and beach toys. Pack light and call Ogunquit Beach and Sport . They also have volleyballs and other items.
Ogunquit is a lively town in the summer season! Make sure to plan your stay by making reservations at your favorite restaurants. Also, make sure to purchase your tickets for the Ogunquit Playhouse
In Ogunquit, you see a wonderful musical at the Playhouse, see The Judy Show at the Front Porch, see comic Khris Francis at MaineStreet, Catch a current film at the Leavitt Theatre or just have a wonderful dinner in the village topped off with an ice cream!
Marginal Way starts on Shore Road near School & Cottage Streets; about 2 blocks from The Front Porch Bar. The entrance is just after the Sparhawk Motel.
The Marginal Way was once an old Indian trail that is now a path the hugs the "margin" of the ocean. This Ogunquit attraction is a must. The path meanders over a mile and brings you to beautiful Perkins Cove.The Marginal Way offers some of the best views of the coastline in Maine, and unique flora and fauna.
The Dolphin Den Guest House takes pets. We also recommend the Sweet Pea Cottage for Weekly Rental that accepts Pets. This pet friendly cottage is located on Cottage Street in the village Centre. Call Toby for availability: 617 233 0403
Need your dog walked?? Staying in a rental house, B&B, motel, Hotel, Inn at 2 village square and you want to spend the day at the beach?? We recommend "The Dog Lady". The Dog Lady is Karen Smith. She is Ogunquit's official Dog Lady. Call her to make arrangements at 207.502.0383 .
Dogs are not allowed on the beach, so let the "Dog Lady" do the walking for you!
Ogunquit is a very safe town with very little crime. Take normal precautions, but you should not feel unsafe walking through town at any time of the day or night. In addition, we are blessed with a gay-friendly police force. The Police Association also sells T-shirts, a great souvenir. The Ogunquit Police Station is located at 20 Cottage Street. All emergencies: Fire, Police and Rescue phone 911. Non-emergencies 207.646.9362
200906011838090.runner.jpgDont over pack! You will need: long pants for the Playhouse, a light jacket or sweater (even in August), bathing suit, sunblock, and a ball cap for sun. Dont worry if you forgot something. Ogunquit has wonderful stores and shops to buy clothing and toiletry articles. Make sure to bring a camera, for shots of the Marginal Way for your Facebook profile!
At low tide Ogunquit Beach is magical! The sand is hard packed. From the beginning of the beach to the end and back ( including the loop around the parking lot) is over 5 miles. From the village center to Marginal Way to Perkins Cove and back is over 5 km.
There are many runners in Ogunquit, as well as three races a year: the Lobster Dash in September; the Frannie Peabody AIDS run in May; and the Christian Lumenello Lifeguard Dash on June 18th at 9am on Ogunquit Beach.
Many innkeepers have supplies. Also the Frannie Peabody Center provides condoms and lube at MaineStreet and will give away "goodie bags" on the beach.
Please ask your local innkeeper for AA and support group meetings. AA meetings are Sundays at 8pm at the Dunaway Center on Cottage Street. There are also meetings at the Baptist church on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am.
Ogunquit also has a weekly group committed to serving as a bridge connecting and supporting men who have sex with men (MSM), gay men, bisexual men, and questioning men through educational and community activities. This diverse mix of activities will provide these men with alternatives to the gay bars and on-line hook up sites by drawing attention to the rise in STD infections, the steady number of HIV infections among the gay male population, and the importance of establishing and maintaining a visible community. It is the hope of all participants and supporters that a safe and non-judgmental environment be created to allow for the comfortable exploration of sexual identities. For More info visit Go Ogunquit. This groupl meets at the Ogunquit Welcome Center on Mondays at 7pm and is sponsored by the Frannie Peabody Center. Ogunquit Welcome Center is on Route One next to the Playhouse. Entrance for group is around the back of the building, look for the french doors.
Cheryl Wheeler
Saturday, October 01, 2011, 7:00 pm EST at Jonathan's Ogunquit
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Important: Our tickets have 3 different categories:
1. Show Only: $32.5 plus our convenience fee of $3.00
2. Show Plus: Includes dessert & coffee or 1 beverage ticket* for before the show starts. This category adds an additional $12 to the ticket price, plus the $3.00 convenice fee. Total ticket price is: $47.5
3. Premier: Adds a $25 dinner credit to be used in our dining room downstairs before the show plus the $12 Show Credit for Dessert or Beverages in the Upstairs Listening Room before the show. The Premier tickets have the best seats. Total Ticket Price for the Premier Seats are: $72.5
*The Show Credit is good for your choice of 2 glasses of wine OR 2 beers OR 1 cocktail OR dessert and coffee.
Day of Show Base Ticket Price increases to $35.5
Show Time: 7:00 p.m.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Ogunquit is known as a mecca for world class dining, with highly rated restaurants like Arrows and Provence, but did you know that many of Ogunquit's fine restuarants have a bar or tavern menu, and many of the local folk know that barside dining is the way to go. You can catch up on local gossip, have a fabulous libation shaken before your eyes, and most items are well under $15!
Our Number One destination goes to:
Owned by the highest rated Zagat restaurant north of Boston, Arrows. Located in beautiful Perkins Cove with bold ocean views, and close to Bette Davis' house, this restaurant is a must! The upstairs lounge even has entertainment. The view is the same as in the dining room, and the special bar menu offers several excellent choices. The very hearty cheeseburger with fries is only $11. Wedge salad, Caesar salad or Chopped salads are only $9.50. And there's a great fish taco with beans and rice for $12.50.
Located in the village, this snazzy restaurant has a cool lounge. The lounge features a nice bar, hightops and two banquettes. Patrons must ask for the lounge menu. One favorite is the fried haddock sandwich that is tempura battered, which is only $9.00! For that price you are at a beautiful restaurant, with a cloth napkin!
One of Ogunquit's newest restaurants, Prime, located on Shore Road On the way to the Cove is known for its mouth watering steaks. Prime also has a lively bar which features co-owner Rick Dolliver as head bartender. The Bar menu is diverse as Ogunquit, with seafood, chicken as well as beef items. One favorite is the Broiled 10 ounce Beef Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese. This man sized meal is well worth the walk down Shore Road for $10
The Grande Dame of Ogunquit, the Front Porch sits in Ogunquit Square with her cheery welcoming awnings and show tunes echoing from the building. This popular spot features a great restaurant, wonderful entertainment and a surprisingly busy bar menu that is also served late. The menu features flat breads, lite fare and interesting salads. We tried the steak tips on iceberg lettuce with cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and thousand island dressing. Chef Jason Miller prepares daily seasonal specials fusing local Maine products with spices and ingredients from around the world.
Located in the Village, On Main Street, is a favorite with the local Ogunquit citizenry. The OVI features a wonderful restaurant and a busy Pub. The pub menu ( not featured on Saturdays ) features burgers, salads and soups. The chicken sandwich is the most popular served with fries and a nice slice of pickle. The Pub also has a nice selection of beers in tap, games and lots of Ogunquit ephemera. The Pub is especially busy during the cooler shoulder season months.
Make it a weekend in Ogunquit! Join us for a memorable evening, followed by a Saturday T-dance with DJ Jodi at Ogunquit's MaineStreet at 4pm.
Valentines Party at Clayhill Farm
$49 per person includes DJ tax and Gratuity
Call 207 361 2272
Doors open at 4pm for this special Red & White event.
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As a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Babys and Bad English, John Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the 70s and 80s. He had a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock, occasionally touching on new wave styled power pop as well. Several of Waite’s songs, including “Missing You,” The Babys’ “Isn’t It Time,” and Bad English’s “When I See You Smile” became radio staples.
John Waite / John Waite Valentines Concert
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 pm EST at Jonathan's Ogunquit
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Important: Our tickets have 3 different categories:
1. Show Only: $32.5 plus our convenience fee of $3.00
2. Show Plus: Includes dessert & coffee or 1 beverage ticket* for before the show starts. This category adds an additional $12 to the ticket price, plus the $3.00 convenice fee. Total ticket price is: $47.5
3. Premier: Adds a $25 dinner credit to be used in our dining room downstairs before the show plus the $12 Show Credit for Dessert or Beverages in the Upstairs Listening Room before the show. The Premier tickets have the best seats. Total Ticket Price for the Premier Seats are: $72.5
*The Show Credit is good for your choice of 2 glasses of wine OR 2 beers OR 1 cocktail OR dessert and coffee.
Day of Show Base Ticket Price increases to $35.5
Show Time: 8:00 p.m.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Paula Poundstone / Paula Poundstone Comedy
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 pm EST at Jonathan's Ogunquit
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Important: Our tickets have 3 different categories:
1. Show Only: $37.5 plus our convenience fee of $4.00
2. Show Plus: Includes dessert & coffee or 1 beverage ticket* for before the show starts. This category adds an additional $12 to the ticket price, plus the $4.00 convenice fee. Total ticket price is: $53.5
3. Premier: Adds a $25 dinner credit to be used in our dining room downstairs before the show plus the $12 Show Credit for Dessert or Beverages in the Upstairs Listening Room before the show. The Premier tickets have the best seats. Total Ticket Price for the Premier Seats are: $78.5
*The Show Credit is good for your choice of 2 glasses of wine OR 2 beers OR 1 cocktail OR dessert and coffee.
Day of Show Base Ticket Price increases to $42.5
Show Time: 8:00 p.m.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Tret Fure / Tret Fure
Friday, March 02, 2012, 8:00 pm EST at Jonathan's Ogunquit
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Important: Our tickets have 3 different categories:
1. Show Only: $18.5 plus our convenience fee of $2.5
2. Show Plus: Includes dessert & coffee or 1 beverage ticket* for before the show starts. This category adds an additional $12 to the ticket price, plus the $2.5 convenice fee. Total ticket price is: $33
3. Premier: Adds a $25 dinner credit to be used in our dining room downstairs before the show plus the $12 Show Credit for Dessert or Beverages in the Upstairs Listening Room before the show. The Premier tickets have the best seats. Total Ticket Price for the Premier Seats are: $58
*The Show Credit is good for your choice of 2 glasses of wine OR 2 beers OR 1 cocktail OR dessert and coffee.
Day of Show Base Ticket Price increases to $21
Show Time: 8:00 p.m.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
The OMAA is the only museum in the State of Maine devoted exclusively to the exhibition and collection of American Art. The Permanent Collection includes almost 1500 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photography and graphics. It houses one of the largest collections of ceramic sculpture by Carl Walters; watercolors by Eliot O’Hara; oils by Henry Strater; and drawings and sculpture by Isabella Howland.
The Museum is one of only two U.S. institutions possessing a complete set of all the graphic works of Jack Levine. It also has eight Reginald Marsh tempera and watercolor depictions of the Bowery and Coney Island; and seven fine works by Marsden Hartley. The OMAA collection includes a variety of works by artists associated with the famed Ogunquit arts colony, including Edward Betts, Charles Woodbury, Hamilton Easter Field and Robert Laurent.
Hours of Operation:
The Museum is open May to Oct 31st
10:30 - 5:00 Monday-Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 Sunday
Closed Labor Day and for four days in mid-August for rehanging.
Call 207-646-4909 for scheduling information.
Visit Blog about the Museum!
http://ogunquitbeachinn.blogspot.com/2010/06/ogunquit-museum-of-american-art-2010.html
