A pair of fine vocal ensembles dominates this week’s top picks in the performing arts, and they hail from near and afar. Oratorio Chorale, a venerable Midcoast musical organization, presents two performances of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Israel in Egypt,” with text drawn from the Bible’s Book of Exodus. Saturday’s performance is in Portland, while […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 6-16
Beatlemania Coming to Portland Greater Portland Exhibits/Galleries Beatles Cartoon Pop Art Show by Ron Campbell, an animator of “Yellow Submarine,” Prism Analog, 34 Preble St., Portland, Friday, Nov. 8, 4-8 p.m.; Nov. 9, noon-6 p.m.; Nov. 10, noon-4 p.m. “Serenity – 2019,” Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island, opening of annual exhibit […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Tex-Mex Meal
This decidedly different pot pie is a very versatile entrée. Let me share the ways: the mixture can be transferred to a deep-dish pie plate or casserole dish for baking. You can substitute Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes with chilies) for the tomatoes. Add the corn to the chicken mixture if you’d rather … . Add your […]
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Sande’s Picks: Learn about local offerings at The Schoolhouse
Something unique and tantalizing is set to happen on Harpswell Neck Road on Nov. 1, when The Schoolhouse is opening and will be the only restaurant in the area to be open year-round serving dinner and, eventually, lunch and brunch. Co-owner Christopher Gardner and Executive Chef Joseph Arena, who also co-owns the business, have remodeled […]
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Out & About: Stefan Jackiw to solo at PSO
A variety of musical happenings beckon listeners to concert halls and other venues this weekend. Top billing, in my opinion, goes to the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s second offering in its 2019-2020 Sunday Classical Series. Maestro Eckart Preu has selected two major works from early 19th century Vienna. The DaPonte String Quartet is revving up for […]
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Coastal History: Remembering Grannie
I have managed to gain a few fans in the five-plus years I have been writing this column. Unfortunately, the greatest of these has been lost to me. Barbara Burns, my Grannie, had been my biggest fan since birth. Each week she clipped and saved my column from the Coastal Journal/Forecaster until she could no […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 30-Nov. 9
Greater Portland Exhibits/Galleries “Autumn,” featuring John Wilkinson at Hawk Ridge Farm, 90 Minot Road, Pownal, 1-4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment through Dec. 1, june.lacombe@gmail.com, 688-4468, www.junelacombesculpture.com. Beatles Cartoon Pop Art Show by Ron Campbell, an animator of “Yellow Submarine,” Prism Analog, 34 Preble St., Portland, Friday, Nov. 8, 4-8 p.m.; Nov. 9, noon-6 p.m.; […]
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Coastal History: Bath doctors had magnetic personalities
A friend of ours is remodeling an old house down the street and she found many intriguing things. My favorite is an old-fashioned sign found inside a wall that reads: “M.A.A. Houghton, Clairvoyant Physician. Magnetic Baths Given to Ladies. 700 Washington St.” This fascinating bit of history seems even naughtier when you discover what “magnetic […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A fancy French meal
The words “fancy” and “French” do not mean “difficult” and “time-consuming.” I don’t aspire to be Julia Child reincarnated, although I admire her greatly; I’m more like Marjorie Standish … on a good day. However, I recall sampling Poisson en Papillote (Fish in Parchment Paper) years ago and am still entranced with both the method […]
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Out & About: Early music festival, comedy top listings
A music festival, a raucously funny comedy and a West African rock band are among the top choices available to those seeking an evening or two of entertainment this weekend. Top billing goes to the Portland Early Music Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday in the Woodford’s Corner neighborhood. Curator Timothy Burris, an extraordinary performer […]