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About LIFE

LIFE is a weekend of nightlife and cultural events, in collaboration with Southern Maine Pride, to benefit Maine AIDS Alliance and the Maine HIV community. LIFE raises awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS while celebrating with our friends. Join us for our 3rd annual nightlife events featuring nationally renowned DJs and entertainment which coincide with the Southern Maine Pride parade and festival.

LIFE 2011 Theme

Join us as we “Fast forward to a future without AIDS”, LIFE’s 2011 theme. It’s been nearly three decades since HIV first appeared in Maine and today an estimated 1,600 people are living with HIV/AIDS in our state. This year LIFE goes warp speed to the future – a future where there are zero new HIV infections and everyone can lead healthy and happy lives. Help us make this future possible by advocating, volunteering, and donating today.

Maine AIDS Alliance

LIFE aims to raise money to support the Maine AIDS Alliance (MAA) in its mission to advocate for, support, educate, and inform its members and people affected by and/or at risk of HIV/AIDS. MAA serves as Maine’s primary advocacy and lobbying organization for effective HIV/AIDS policy and prevention and care funding. Additionally, MAA works collaboratively within the community to promote HIV awareness and address statewide hurdles in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year’s LIFE proceeds will help fund a statewide study of HIV services and engage a vast range of stakeholders in developing a plan to end AIDS in Maine. For more information about the Maine AIDS Alliance visit our web site MaineAIDSAlliance.org The MAA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Sponsors

1_Svedka 1_NewfangledEats
2_BudLight 2_Shipyard 3_Mainestreet 3_Oxygen2 3_Styxx
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LIFE VIP Opening Reception

Friday, June 17

6:30PM to 8:00PM

Oxygen Lounge

237 Main Street, Ogunquit

Become a VIP by joining our host committee and come together for a special reception to meet LIFE weekend entertainment, eat, drink and mingle before the rest of the fun begins.

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LIFE Ogunquit

Friday, June 17

10:00PM to 1:00AM

Maine Street

195 Main Street, Ogunquit

$10 Suggested donation

DJ Randy Bettis

LIFE kicks-off with a DJ Randy Bettis! Don't miss him, the drink specials, or the special entertainment at MaineStreet. Suggested $10 donation to help fight HIV/AIDS at the door.

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Southern Maine Pride Parade

Saturday, June 18

Kick-off at 12:30PM

Congress and High Street, Portland

Everyone loves a parade, and over the years this has become the cornerstone of every Pride celebration. Thousands will turn out to show their support for the GLBT community – beware of flying beads. Be on the lookout for Maine LIFE Events' own float as they travel "warp speed" down Congress Street towards "a future without AIDS."

Click here for more information about Southern Maine Pride.

Southern Maine Pride Festival

Saturday, June 18

1:00PM to 5:00PM

Dearing Oaks Park, Portland

Dozens of vendors, entertainment and food kiosks populate Deering Oaks Park for an afternoon of relaxing and family-friendly festivities. Come see the local bands, dance performers, drag queens, and many more.

Click here for more information about Southern Maine Pride.

Styxx 18+ Party

Saturday, June 18

5:00PM to 10:00PM

Styxx

3 Spring Street, Portland

More information coming soon!

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LIFE Portland

Saturday, June 18

8:00PM to 1:00AM

Port City Music Hall, Portland

504 Congress Street

$15 Advance Tickets / $20 Door

DJ Rich Ladue

Our second event at Port City Music Hall promises to be even bigger and better than our first as we transform the dance floor into a time machine with the help of Portland's own DJ ChrisO and Boston's DJ Rich Ladue. Join us as we "FAST FORWARD to a future without AIDS." Be sure to get there for the 10pm for the "Grand Performance" featuring Kitti Chanel and the LIFE dancers. We're also proud to welcome to the stage Shanna Rai and for a second year, joined by Envy Chanel. This is an 18+ event.

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Styxx After-Hours Party

Sunday, June 18

12:30AM to 3:00AM

Styxx

3 Spring Street, Portland

More information coming soon!

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Champagne Brunch

Sunday, June 19

11:00AM to 2:00PM

Grace Restaurant

15 Chestnut Street, Portland

Join the Maine Democratic Party for a champagne brunch for the third annual Maine Dems Have Pride celebration.

Click here for more information on MaineDems.org.

MaineStreet Tea Dance

Sunday, June 19

3:00pm to 8:00pm

MaineStreet Bar

195 Main Street, Ogunquit

Join Ogunquit's most famous bartenders on the deck for cookout, rum buckets, and drink specials on the deck. Tea dance will followed by the Khris Francis show.

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LIFE Drag Bowling

Monday, June 20

5:00PM to 12:00AM

Bayside Bowl

58 Adler Street, Portland