Some of the best-known names in burlesque will sashay into the state on Sunday when the nationally touring show Burlesque-A-Pades comes to Venue Music Bar and Grille in Portland. Fresh from the successful two-year off-Broadway run of “This Is Burlesque,” the cast includes Angie Pontani, Kitten de Ville, Melody Sweets and Helen Pontani. The show […]
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Natural Foodie:Gladly sharing the art and science of urban farming
Even a small patch of earth in a neglected industrial area can become an oasis of food production. That’s one of the lessons to be learned at the new Urban Farm Fermentory located on Anderson Street in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood. Tucked in back of a single-story former warehouse and hidden from view by a […]
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Society Notebook:One man with a vision
The Rev. Robert Howes is honored for the difference he made as the driving force in creating counseling services for those who needed them.
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Natural Foodie: Helping overcome the price barrier of organic foods
We hear it all the time: Eating organic local food is too expensive. For many people who feel this way, it’s really a statement about priorities. Some of us just value things like smart phones, vacations, concert tickets or flat-screen TVs more than wholesome meals. But for other folks, the choice isn’t between Kindles and […]
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Student works to feed musical hunger of poor
Adriana Lombard rounds up an ensemble of pros for a benefit concert to start an instrument lending library.
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Etcetera: Shoot the Works
Portland’s fireworks display, featuring the PSO, highlights a weekend of sparks flying all over southern Maine.
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Music royalties group sues Portland nightclub
ASCAP says Empire Dine and Dance owes $13,280 for a licensing agreement and fees for the performance of copyrighted material.
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Natural Foodie: Permaculturists will gather in Unity this weekend
For environmentally minded folks, the news these days is grim. The Gulf oil disaster, toxic chemicals in kids’ toys and pesticides poisoning our food – it’s enough to make you lose your appetite. But don’t expect to find people lamenting the less-than-stellar state of the world this weekend in Unity. That’s where the sixth annual […]
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Society Notebook: Wrap party
Maine’s burgeoning film scene celebrated Thursday night when the state’s first-ever awards for the 7DayPSA were handed out at a party in Portland. Begun in Rhode Island and headed for cities around the country, the 7DayPSA program pairs filmmakers with nonprofits and gives them seven days to write, cast, direct, produce and edit a public […]
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Cover Story: Get your geek on
PortCon celebrates gaming, boff, anime and more — and it’s happening this weekend.