Evening of Wonder 2025

March 27, 2025 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Mechanics' Hall: 519 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 Get Directions

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An Evening of Surprise, Discovery, & Delight in Support of Mechanics' Hall.

Now in it's third year, 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.

In addition to spectacular performances, we’ll offer delicious bites, drinks, and immersive art experiences. Evening of Wonder is a benefit to ensure that Mechanics’ Hall, a cultural treasure that lies at the heart of Portland’s Art District, remains open and accessible to the public and a vital asset to the arts and culture landscape in Maine.

We are grateful for our host committee members! Host committee supporters receive the following benefits:

ENCHANTING HOST (2 people): $1,000
• All benefits of Marvelous Host plus a pre-event champagne toast in the Mechanics' Hall Library
• By joining at this level, you help Mechanics' Hall host one book launch in 2025!
MARVELOUS HOST (2 people): $550
• All benefits of Wonderful Host plus add/renew a Mechanics’ Hall Membership for one year
• By joining at this level you receive two tickets, and enable Mechanics’ Hall to give a free ticket to a community partner or artist
WONDERFUL HOST (2 people): $325
• 2 tickets to Evening of Wonder
• Recognition as a Committee of Wonder member on all benefit materials
WONDROUS HOST (1 person): $175
• 1 ticket to Evening of Wonder
• Recognition as a Committee of Wonder member on all benefit materials



Thank you to our fantastic Committee of Wonder!

Enchanting Hosts

Jerry & Gretchen Davis

Diane Garthwaite & Dr. Matt Liang

Darcy & Matt Poor

Marvelous Hosts

Meg & Rob Adams

Justin & Rachel Alfond

Elizabeth & James Kilbreth

Caite McNeil and 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

Emily Bruce & David Plumb

Portia Clark

Jennie & Chris Coyne

Taffy Field

Sondra Bogdonoff & Jamie Johnston

Rose Kue & Alexander Barrett

Celine & Chris Kuhn

June LaCombe & William Ginn

Trevor Laverriere & Rebecca Morton

Amy MacDonald & Thomas Urquhart

Sally & Ted Oldham

Donna Palomaki

Hannah & Adam Sise

Nicole Witherbee

Wondrous Hosts

Hilary Bassett

Tanja Cesh

Jennifer Davis

Brian J Evans

Chandra Leister

Center for Ethics in Action


Thank you to all of our Generous Sponsors:

Clerestory Sponsor

Eco Story

Ballroom Sponsors

Commercial Properties Management

Pine State Elevator

Library Sponsors

Gardner Real Estate

Great Diamond Partners

Rich Exterior Solutions

R.M. Davis / George Carr

Other Sponsors

Allagash Brewing Company

Costco Wholesale

David's Restaurant

Andrew DeGraff

Machias Savings Bank


A big thank you to our sponsors!

Clerestory Sponsor
Eco-Story
Ballroom Sponsor
Commercial Properties Managment
Gardner Real Estate Group
Pine State Elevator Co.
Library Sponsor
Great Diamond Partners
Rich Exterior Solutions
George Carr
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