The very rewatchable production is the last of the Brunswick theater’s season.
Leslie Bridgers
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Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
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Classical review: Chamber music fest starts on memorable note
The East Coast Chamber Orchestra ushered in the series of performances in Portland.
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Concert review: Lyle Lovett defies time as he leads Large Band at Merrill
The concert Wednesday was part of his tour for the album ’12th of June.’
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Theater review: Multitalented musicians shine in ‘Smoke on the Mountain’ at Portland Stage
The co-production with Maine State Music Theatre takes a different approach to some characters and the overall message than the version playing simultaneously at Hackmatack Playhouse.
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Theater review: Monmouth wraps up season of classics with updated Greek myth ‘Eurydice’
The play, running through Aug.19, tells the heroine’s side of the legend.
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Theater review: ‘Smoke on the Mountain’ a fitting last hurrah for Hackmatack
The bluegrass musical’s charm matches the bittersweet moment as the Berwick summer theater closes after 50 years.
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Tap Lines: Maine Beer Co. takes malt-forward turn with a Düsseldorf-inspired ale
Black Barn No. 36, an altbier from the Freeport brewery’s pilot program, has what it takes to make its way into the regular rotation.
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Indie Film: This comedy about a father catfishing his son is worth cringing through
And a bonus: Patton Oswalt’s deadbeat dad hatches his scheme from behind a screen in Maine.
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Green Plate Special: Get fresh garlic while it’s fresh (and why that’s not redundant)
Here’s how make use of the whole heads of fresh, fresh garlic, including the skins.
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Vegan Kitchen: More plant-based foods partner with pop culture icons
Younger generations are more interested in vegan foods, and marketing professionals have taken notice.