Hospitality workers have a mixed-emotions love affair with the seasonal weather elements. When the weather is heavenly, and Maine rightfully earns the sunny “Vacationland” moniker, we see the flowing tide of increased dining headcounts and higher sales overall. Individual tip percentages aren’t necessarily above the norm, but at the end of the shift, that wad […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 19 to Sept. 1
Greater Portland Books/Authors Wednesday 8/26 “Of Sea and Cloud,” discussion with author Jon Keller, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. “The Girl in the Glass,” discussion with author James Hayman, 7 p.m., free, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307, freeportlibrary.com. Thursday 8/27 “The State We’re In,” reading by […]
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Out & About: Ray Cornils: 25 years at Kotzschmar keyboard
Three years ago the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ celebrated the 100th anniversary of the mighty instrument’s installation in Portland City Hall. This year, the Friends celebrate the quarter-century anniversary of the appointment of municipal organist Ray Cornils. A daylong schedule of events is slated for Saturday, and Cornils’ 25th anniversary concert takes place on […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 12-25
Greater Portland Film “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence,” Friday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. Sunday 8/16 “Iris,” 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. “Rear […]
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Dishin' That: Beef, wine age well, but what about employees?
Older hospitality workers getting the bum’s rush in the hiring and retention process is a great human interest story when tales of woe are reliably corroborated. Sprinkle in timely statistics from local websites ending in .org, or better yet, .gov, and the story becomes newsworthy, no matter how commonplace. As of late, the topic has […]
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Out & About: 'Young Frankenstein' is frightfully funny in Brunswick
As the middle of August approaches, the end of the summer arts and entertainment season comes into sight. But plenty remains before the denouement. Tops is “Young Frankenstein,” the final show of 2015 at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick. Mel Brooks’ most recent musical comedy is a frightfully funny show. Another fine offering in […]
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Dishin' That: Closing time for the 'Creative Consulting Team'
Although no less creative, my Restaurant Creative Consulting Team has disbanded. The common denominator of working a near-illegal number of hours, at the same quirky place, is now a factor for only one of us. We’re still close in the way women who share murky secrets and harrowing experiences are. We still communicate on our […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 5-18
Greater Portland Film “Gemma Bovery,” Friday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. Friday 8/7 “Toxic Hot Seat,” sponsored by the Environmental Health Strategy Center, 6 p.m., free, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, 883-4723, scarboroughlibrary.org. […]
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Out & About: ‘Footlight Follies,’ Irish flutist, classical festival
A few days before Maine State Music Theatre opens its last show of 2015, the company will present its final “dark night” production of the season. “Footlight Follies” is a variety show in the vaudeville tradition that features the troupe’s professional actors and performing interns, plus invited artists in genres not often seen in the […]
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Arts Calendar: July 29 to Aug. 11
Greater Portland Books/Authors Friday 7/31 “Blessed With a Brain Tumor,” discussion with local author Will Pyre, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Film “The Cider House Rules,” Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2, 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. Friday 7/31 “Nobody’s […]