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Published
July 1, 2010

Show of shoe art

Kelly Jo Shows shows her shoes. Say that three times real fast. Shows, a Kennebunk painter, is exhibiting her latest body of work, “From the Sole,” a series of paintings of Maine artists’ shoes, at Heartwood College of Art, 123 York St., Kennebunk, through July 14. The shoes shown here are her own. A reception […]
Published
July 1, 2010

Cellar to Attic

PORTLAND’S TATE HOUSE, built in 1755, is the only pre-Revolutionary War home in the city open to the public. On the first and third Thursdays of each month, through early October, visitors can take a 90-minute tour exploring the historic home’s architecture from the base of its huge center chimney to the rafters in the […]
Published
June 24, 2010

Show underscores Homer’s graphic prowess

SACO – To the mark the 100th anniversary of Winslow Homer’s death, the Saco Museum on Saturday opens an exhibition of rarely seen examples of Homer’s skills as a graphic artist. “In A Place By Himself: The Graphic World of Winslow Homer” offers an overview of Homer’s career as a graphic artist, beginning with his […]
Published
June 24, 2010

Broadway smash ‘Producers’ coming to Arundel

THE ARUNDEL BARN PLAYHOUSE, 53 Old Post Road, presents Mel Brooks’ musical “The Producers,” opening Tuesday and running through July 17. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with matinees at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets cost $28 to $39. For information and reservations, call 985-5552 or visit www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com .
Published
June 24, 2010

Off Beat: A sheet-metal serenade as old cars die like warriors

Cars come and go. That rusted classic you had since college eventually gets traded up for a classier sedan your colleagues won’t make fun of. Clunky gas-guzzlers get swapped for hybrids. Cramped hatchbacks are traded for minivans with plenty of space for the kids. We’d like to think that our treasured ’95 Accord drove itself […]

Published
June 24, 2010

Ahhh — classical music to chill by

– A SURE SIGN of summer’s arrival, it’s time again for the Kingfield POPS, one of western Maine’s leading cultural events. Saturday’s concert in Kingfield features the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and guest soloist Suzanne Nance, along with Greg Boardman and his fiddling sons, and the Gawler family of Belgrade, who will present some of Maine’s […]
Published
June 24, 2010

What Ales You: Allagash brings beer, family and brewing tips to the Bear

When I learned that Rob Tod, founder and brewer at Allagash Brewing Co., was going to be at the Great Lost Bear last Thursday night, I knew I had to go. The Bear, at 540 Forest Ave., is a bar I frequent — usually Monday nights after meetings of a group I belong to. The […]
Published
June 24, 2010

Bar Guide: Hot time in OOB

I don’t mind hitting Old Orchard Beach before tourist season, when foot traffic is at a minimum, parking spots are everywhere and you can get Pier fries any day of the week. The business owners down there can’t wait for the last week in June, when the season truly picks up and their storefronts are […]
Published
June 24, 2010

Art and Theater: An old-fashioned barn raising

Lovers of Celebration Barn Theater -- including past pupil and now TV regular Tom Bergeron -- are putting on a show to help support it.
Published
June 24, 2010

Been There, Done Lunch

A roundup in brief of past Eat & Run reviews.

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