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
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.
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
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
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:
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
Jim Harrison & Monte Haggen
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
Beba & James Cabot
Portia Clark
Sara Corbett & Mike Paterniti
Jennie & Chris Coyne
Taffy Field
Sondra Bogdonoff & Jamie Johnston
Cinnamon Brulée & Kristopher Kleva
Rose Kue & Alexander Barrett
Celine & Chris Kuhn
June LaCombe & William Ginn
Trevor Laverriere & Rebecca Morton
Amy MacDonald & Thomas Urquhart
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
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance
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
Anonymous
Eco Story
Ballroom Sponsors
Commercial Properties Management
Maine Community Bank
Pine State Elevator
Library Sponsors
Gardner Real Estate
Great Diamond Partners
Rich Exterior Solutions
R.M. Davis / George Carr
Special Thanks
Allagash Brewing Company
Costco Wholesale
David's Restaurant
Andrew DeGraff
Machias Savings Bank
A big thank you to our sponsors!
Clerestory Sponsor
Ballroom Sponsor
Library Sponsor
DrummondWoodsum
