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August 5, 2010

Face the Music: Catch versatile Tracy Bonham at new Portland music venue

My first visit to the new Portland location of Venue Bar & Grille will be Wednesday night to see — and I say this with extreme excitement — Tracy Bonham. Her fourth full-length CD, “Masts of Manhatta,” was just released three weeks ago. Bonham, you may recall, came on the scene with guns blazing in […]
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August 5, 2010

Art and Theater: Cheap Thrill and Hot Ticket

Greenhut opens show of new work by John Whalley GREENHUT GALLERIES in Portland opens an exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Maine artist John Whalley tonight. The show, titled “Timepieces,” features 20 new works. Whalley is among Maine’s most collected contemporary artists. WHEN: Reception 5 to 7 tonight. Through Aug. 28. WHERE: Greenhut Galleries, […]
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August 5, 2010

DVD Releases: Stories of heroes and crooks, plus a thriller from Polanski

NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY “DIARY OF A WIMPY KID,” starring Zachary Gordon and Steve Zahn. The wildly successful young adult books by Jeff Kinney largely survive the transition from page to screen, with the likable Gordon (“Georgia Rule”) proving a worthy live-action embodiment of our hero Greg Heffley, an everytween just trying to get […]
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August 5, 2010

Even if you lack deep pockets, this fine-art auction a must-see

Friday’s fine-art auction at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, hosted by Barridoff Galleries, remains a highlight of the summer art season. It’s a highly social event, offering serious buyers and curious onlookers the opportunity to look closely at a great array of artwork by old-world masters and their present-day contemporaries. The auction, which […]
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August 5, 2010

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August 5, 2010

Art and Theater:High in fiber

More than 50 studios are participating in Maine Fiberarts' now-annual celebration of all things woven, quilted and stitched.
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August 5, 2010

Cover Story:It’s a BBQ throwdown

Head to Eliot this weekend for the Mainely Grillin' & Chillin' Country BBQ State Competition, where you can sample the goods, learn the secrets of the pit and watch competitors battle over who has the best 'cue.
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August 5, 2010

Et Cetera:Jokers wild

This weekend's improv festival promises some good, crazy fun. (Not clean. Sorry.)
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August 5, 2010

From the editor: Note to concert-tour industry: Get real

According to the latest issue of Rolling Stone, the music industry has yet another reason to fret: for the first time in 15 years, ticket sales from the top 100 concert tours fell 12 percent during the first half of 2010. It’s especially troubling for artists, who have relied on concert revenue (and accompanying merchandise […]
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August 5, 2010

What Ales You:Sebago Brewing Co. will introduce Saddleback Ale at bluegrass fest

Sebago Brewing Co., with its brewery in Gorham and pubs in Portland, Gorham, Scarborough and Kennebunk, will be introducing its new Saddleback Ale Friday at the Saddleback Bluegrass Festival in Rangeley. But it is not really a new beer. “We have been brewing our Northern Light Ale for 11 or 12 years,” said Kai Adams, […]

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