PORTLAND — The mustache – and the ‘Stache Pag, a growing annual event that celebrates it – is many things to many people: A cure for winter boredom, an excuse to raise funds for charity, a medium of self expression. Now in its fifth year, the ‘Stache Pag is both tongue-in-cheek and fiercely competitive, and […]
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Festival features films made by Portland students
PORTLAND — Short films created by children from across the city will take center stage this weekend at the Portland Children’s Film Festival. In addition to independent and international films, the festival will feature a red-carpet event honoring the winners of a student film making contest. The festival runs Thursday, March 29, to Sunday, April […]
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Out & About: ‘Swan Lake’ a ‘major artistic achievement’
Late March 2012 is proving to be a milestone for southern Maine’s two ballet troupes. Last weekend, Portland Ballet wrapped up its superb production of “Giselle,” while this weekend belongs to Maine State Ballet’s “Swan Lake.” Notable upcoming concerts include singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow. He’s best known as one third of the Peter, Paul and Mary […]
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Arts Calendar March 28-April 8
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Wednesday 3/28 Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is looking for submissions for “Paint for Preservation 2012,” its annual juried wet paint auction. Deadline for submissions is March 28; samples should be submitted on CD or via e-mail; form/instructions at capelandtrust.org/paintforpreservation/2012. Books & Authors Maine Festival of the Book, runs March […]
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Arts Calendar March 21-April 1
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is looking for submissions for “Paint for Preservation 2012,” its annual juried wet paint auction. Deadline for submissions is March 28; samples should be submitted on CD or via e-mail; form/instructions at capelandtrust.org/paintforpreservation/2012. Books & Authors Maine Festival of the Book, runs March 29-April1, for […]
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Out & About: Great roots artists at One Longfellow Square
One Longfellow Square never ceases to amaze me with the variety and quality of the artists hosted on its small stage. Two most interesting concerts are coming up within the next week. First up is the Gibson Brothers, a topnotch bluegrass band from upstate New York. They’re regulars at the big summer bluegrass festivals, where […]
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Out & About: ‘Little Me,’ ‘South Pacific’ top choices
Winter exits with a busy, busy performing arts calendar, and it’s hard to pick and choose from all the great offerings. My top choices tend toward musical theater, and there are two fine shows to pick from. “Little Me” is one of the funniest Broadway musicals ever written, and Portland’s Good Theater is culminating its […]
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Dining Dish: Help for SOS, kudos for OhNo, sweets in SoPo
The fourth annual Maine Restaurant Week is over, but four restaurants are still offering deals and donating a portion of their proceeds to Share Our Strength. Sister restaurants Miyake and Pai Men, both in Portland, and Grace in Portland and the Foreside Tavern in Falmouth are participating in the Share Our Strength’s Dine Out: No […]
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Arts Calendar March 14-25
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is looking for submissions for “Paint for Preservation 2012,” its annual juried wet paint auction. Deadline for submissions is March 28; samples should be submitted on CD or via e-mail; form/instructions at capelandtrust.org/paintforpreservation/2012. Saturday 3/17 “Our Town,” auditions, 1 p.m., callbacks on 3/18 at 6 […]
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Out & About: Acrobats and Irish groups provide eclectic options
Chinese acrobats, Irish music and more Eclecticism of entertainment choices is the key concept governing this week’s top picks in the performing arts. In terms of vibrant energy and athleticism, nothing will beat the Golden Dragon Acrobats this Friday. The troupe, invited by Portland Ovations, is recognized as the best of several Chinese touring ensembles. […]