The tavern is a great, casual spot to gather for drinks and some good food.
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What Ales You: In beer world, a clever name is … just a clever name
Who comes up with these names for beers? Good beers have simple names. Shipyard Export Ale, Geary’s Pale Ale, Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout and Gritty’s Pub Style all make sense. They start with the brand name of the brewer and follow with the style of beer. Simple and informative. But the brewing industry is competitive. […]
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From the Editor: Record Store Day, when the world turns at 45 rpm
In 1949, 7-inch 45 rpm records were introduced into the marketplace as an alternative to the more fragile 78-rpm shellac records. And while 45s could typically only hold one song per side — hence their nickname, “singles” — their affordability and availability on neighborhood jukeboxes made them attractive to teenagers, a previously untapped demographic. A […]
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Plein to see
On Saturday, the Portland Museum of Art opens an exhibit of the works of Impressionist painter Mildred Burrage.
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Record Store Day
The annual celebration of local record stores – dreamed up by Maine’s own Chris Brown of Bull Moose – is sounding really cool.
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Eat and Run: Shays Grill Pub, Portland
Good old Shays. Over the past several years, I’ve probably eaten there about 15 times, and it’s always been a terrific, satisfying experience. So it’s high time I profess my adoration in writing. From its respectable prices and frequent specials to the wonderful world of beer and cocktails, Shays is always a hit for this […]
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CD Review: Turn on Artie Appleseed and turn loose your mind
Despite its lack of conventional musical ‘hooks,’ the album is completely engrossing if approached with patience, an open mind and a decent set of headphones.
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Et Cetera Listings
Benefits, art/craft fairs, special events, films, books and authors, dances
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After ‘Working in Tennessee,’ Merle’s playing in Portsmouth
A typical show includes a few tunes from the new album as well as a selection of tunes from a back catalog that includes some 100 charting singles.
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Art and Theater Listings
Classical music, dance, theater, auditions, art museums and galleries