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April 3, 2011

Society Notebook: Wrap party

Local designers turn hospital waste into haute couture -- and show it off at a fabulous fashion show.
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April 3, 2011

Great ticket deals offered for the historic ‘Chautaqua!’

STONINGTON – It might not have been the wisest business decision, but artistically, it’s a slam dunk. Opera House Arts, the nonprofit arts group that operates the Stonington Opera House, will host the National Theater of the United States of America and its traveling “Chautauqua!” show for its only Maine performance at 7 p.m. on […]
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April 3, 2011

Art Review: Mason exhibit is an enjoyable look back at 80 years of art

“A Backwards Look” is a retrospective exhibition of 44 paintings by Westport artist Jerry Day Mason. The show spans 80 years — from an astonishingly accomplished pastel portrait of a Native American in full headdress made by a 12-year-old girl to a witty but solid portrait of a viciously proud cat (“The Vole Patrol”) that […]
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April 3, 2011

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April 3, 2011

Arts Planner

Today • The Portland String Quartet performs a concert of Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart at 2 p.m. today at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. A preconcert lecture begins at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $22; $20 for seniors; free for ages 21 and younger. This week • Tribute artist Elvis Wade will join the […]

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April 3, 2011

Classical Beat: On tap – Three days of provocative music

Toshiyuki Shimada, former music director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, used to say that he hoped audiences would either like or hate the modern compositions that he programmed, “as long as they don’t call them ‘interesting.’ “ Portland audiences will find much to either love or hate for three days (April 15-17) at the University of […]
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April 3, 2011

Scene & Heard Datebook

THURSDAY • Glitterati Literary Ball, 6 to 10 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. Enjoy live music, local food and meet a number of published authors. $50. www.tellingroom.org. • Great Women of Maine Awards Night, 6 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. Join MaineToday Media and enjoy cocktails and dinner and see 15 Maine […]
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April 3, 2011

Book Review: Genuine Maine voice creates an authentic ‘County’ tale

As powerhouse storms brought northern Maine landscapes to much of the country over the winter, they also bring added power to “Show Me Good Land,” a strong new novel about Aroostook County. For the flint beneath the sandy soil of Aroostook, this is a good book to read. For the flint beneath the surface of […]
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April 3, 2011

Book Review: Worldly mysteries inhabit a war novel

Tea Obreht displays great writing skill in a novel that unfolds after a civil war.
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April 2, 2011

Dine Out Maine: Good dining in extraordinary atmosphere at Eve’s

Our car slips into the underground garage at the Portland Harbor Hotel and curls alongside the valet station. Upstairs, the maitre d’ takes our coats and ushers us to a dining table. The chairs are ultra comfortable — two are upholstered; two are leather and dark wood. Loveseats, table lamps and a fireplace also occupy […]

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