listings

Bad Religion at the State / ‘Cape May’ drama in Kittery / Gourmet dinner at Masonic Temple / Exploring femme identity / Wisdom CD release / USM Chamber Singers / Learning about wine and charcuterie / International Tabletop Day

Top 10 for Portland store March 18-23: 1. “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (DVD) 2. “Les Miserables” (DVD) 3. Clutch, “Earth Rocker” 4. “Zero Dark Thirty” (DVD) 5. Justin Timberlake, “20/20 Experience” 6. “Gears of War: Judgment” for X360 7. Justin Timberlake, “20/20 Experience” Deluxe Edition 8. “Walking Dead: Survival Instinct” for X360 9. David […]

Benefits, fairs/festivals, special events, films, books and authors, pro sports, dances

Some ’80s food fads have stood the test of time. Here are five of them: • Half the population sneered at Quiche Lorraine – a French dish made with eggs, bacon and Swiss cheese – as too girly in the 1980s. But today, “real men” scarf down this fancy version of bacon and eggs with […]

Concerts, comedy, bars and clubs

Portland’s best heavy metal band actually broke up four years ago. Ogre pounded out terrific doomy stoner rock for a solid decade before calling it quits in 2009. Say “Doom metal” or “stoner rock” to any headbanger, and they’ll know exactly what kind of music you’re talking about: Bass-heavy hard rock played with down-tuned, fuzzed […]

Classical music, dance, theater, auditions, art museums and galleries