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January 13, 2011

Eat and Run: Lots of potential (with a side of beefs)

When I first saw the colorful sign for Johnny Rockets restaurant, I was interested. It looked like a cool place to grab a hamburger. Johnny Rockets is a national chain with restaurants reminiscent of a 1950s-’60s-era diner with lots of shiny chrome, upholstered bench and counter seating, and classic rock streaming from a jukebox. I […]
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January 13, 2011

DVD Releases

Amid variety of comedies, an Oscar contender arrives
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January 13, 2011

Indie Film: Erik Moody: hard worker on Maine’s indie film scene

Getting to know the people involved in the Maine filmmaking scene over this past year, I’ve been struck — and impressed — with the supportive, interconnected nature of that community. In the credits for project after project, there are the same names, different jobs. An actor in one film doubles as director, writer or “thanks […]
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January 13, 2011

Got Tix?

Concerts and shows currently on sale
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January 13, 2011

Bar Guide: Hang out at Monkey Bar for laugh-filled nights

One can never be sure what to expect heading to a place called the Monkey Bar, especially when the bar’s website boasts a stuffed monkey riding a motorcycle “Easy Rider”-style as its logo. This place is obviously going to be absolutely awesome or horrifically terrifying. Also, the reputation of the Monkey Bar’s venue is hard […]

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January 13, 2011

Art and Theater: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill

• HOT TICKET Du Maine soloist at Midcoast concert MUSIC DIRECTOR ROHAN SMITH conducts the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra in Lewiston and Topsham in a program featuring brass instruments and military themes. Guest soloist Wayne du Maine, a Juilliard-trained trumpeter, will perform Henry Tomsai’s Trumpet Concerto. WHEN & WHERE: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Franco-American Heritage Center, […]
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January 13, 2011

CD Review: Jacques’ ‘Star Girl’ takes listeners on largely enlightening journey

The first couple of moments on Jay Jacques’ patient, spacious “Star Girl” cast the spell that will linger for all 11 tracks. Discordant, distant bells mingle with a quiet finger-picked electric for a beautifully murky effect. The pop song that follows, “Sigulda Girl,” abandons much of the haze for straightforward structure, but not without hinting […]
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January 13, 2011

Art and Theater listings

• CLASSICAL MUSIC TODAY Chorus auditions, Musica de Filia Studio, Portland. Call to schedule: 807-2158. For the chamber choir, 6 to 8 p.m. today; for the women’s choir, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday; for the lyric choir, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; for the concert choir, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; for the apprentice choir, […]
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January 13, 2011

Lovett and Hiatt hit the road with mother lode of Texas tunes

If there’s one guy who’s become almost synonymous with Texas, it’s Lyle Lovett. Not only has he sung more rhapsodies to his home state than he can count — including the famous made-for-tourism tune “That’s Right (You’re Not from Texas),” the chorus of which contains that fabulous follow-up, “but Texas wants you anyway” — he’s […]
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January 13, 2011

Music and Nightlife: It’s getting Hot

The Landing at Pine Point hosts The Hot Club of Detroit on Friday.

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