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October 28, 2010

Maine haunts to visit if you dare

Hearing footsteps when there is no one around to make them. Seeing a transparent stranger standing at the foot of your bed. Moans, screams and maniacal laughter emanating from thin air. <br /><br /> Are these all symptoms of eating too-greasy takeout or evidence of a bona fide haunting? <br /><br /> Whether you believe in ghosts or not, most of us can't help be fascinated by the tales handed down through generations of haunted houses, ghosts and other misfortunes that doom poor souls for eternity. And given New England's storied history, it's no wonder the area is home to many such tales.
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October 28, 2010

Indie Film: ‘Damnationland’: Going Mainescream

Made by Mainers and shot in Maine, the seven-flick horror anthology showcases the state's beautiful dark side.
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October 28, 2010

Making Noise: Lady Lamb at Space Friday, then it’s goodbye to Maine

Aly Spaltro, the lovable eccentric also known as Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, is saying farewell for now to her home state, and not without a little longing and sorrow. Spaltro, who oozes soul like most of us sweat, is ready to bust out of the chrysalis and take her transfixing act to the wide world. […]
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October 28, 2010

The Movies: Opening this week/now showing

OPENING THIS WEEK “CATFISH” (1:34) (PG-13) Stars Megan Faccio, Nev Schulman and Rel Schulman. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel’s brother, Nev. They had no idea their project would lead to the most exhilarating […]
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October 28, 2010

Music and Nightlife Listings

CONCERTS TODAY Carmel Mickol, Kim Wempe and Rosie MacKensie, folk, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $10. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m. Noonday Concert with The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band, presented by Portland Conservatory of Music and the church. First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Portland. Free. 775-3356. 12:15 p.m. Lynn Deeves, Trina Hamlin and Colleen Sexton, […]

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October 28, 2010

What Ales You: Shipyard beer dinner features complementary pairings

Beer goes well with dinner — not just pizza, pretzels and ballpark hot dogs, but a real high-end meal. And you can, if you want, try to select a specific beer to enhance that food. That is part of the theory behind a Shipyard beer dinner Friday at the Regatta Banquet and Conference Center in […]
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October 28, 2010

Face the Music: The Space Halloween party, Aly’s bye-bye and the Wiyos

While this entire column won’t be devoted to Halloween, I will start off by mentioning what I consider to be nine essential Halloween-esque songs. Ready? 1. “Everyday is Halloween” by Ministry 2. “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)” by David Bowie 3. “Bloodletting” by Concrete Blonde 4. “Thriller” by Michael Jackson 5. “Tubular Bells” by Mike […]
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October 28, 2010

Et Cetera: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill

HOT TICKET Partido hardido at Havana South WEAR A ’50s era-costume and join the fashionistas of MadGirl World, the scribes of Maine Magazine and the drink slingers of Havana South for the live music and costume contests of Halloween Partido. WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight Sunday WHERE: Havana South, 44-50 Wharf St., Portland HOW MUCH: […]
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October 28, 2010

Movie Review: Keeping it real: Swank masters true-life tale with ‘Conviction’

Not again, Hilary. Aren’t you tired of playing real-life characters? Reality undeniably has been generous to Hilary Swank. Her 1999 performance as slain transgender teen Brandon Teena was so astonishing it swept up most top acting honors, including the Oscar. But for every searing “Boys Don’t Cry” in her career, there’s been a burnout like […]
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October 28, 2010

Art and Theater: Irish by mirth

The American Irish Repertory Ensemble stages 'The Seafarer,' a bawdy, boozy, gut-busting romp.

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