In the 26th anniversary of its existence, D.L. Geary Brewing Co. has put the first of its 25th-anniversary beers into bottles. I am thankful. Geary’s was the first commercial brewery in Maine since Prohibition when it opened in 1986, and David Geary celebrated the anniversary by offering four special beers, available only on draft at […]
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Making Noise: Kenya Hall on lessons learned in a young career
The singer isn’t sure when her band’s next album will arrive. “You can’t rush inspiration,” she says.
Laughing shtick
Daniel Parent has fashioned a career for himself writing and illustrating ‘Archie’ comic books for a more modern, diverse audience.
Black and bluesy
Red-hot rockers The Black Keys bring their blues-infused sound to Portland on Tuesday for a sold-out show.
From the Editor: Snow, schmo: March means food, flowers and more on tap
Welcome to March! It appears to have come in like a lion, which is good news for those who like skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, falling down, watching icicles form on their eyebrows and whatnot. For the rest of us, however, it’s kind of a bummer. But don’t fret, all you lovers of warmth and dryness — […]
Hot Tickets and Cheap Thrills, March 1, 2012
• HOT TICKETS Music and Nightlife: Whole lotta country at civic center today ERIC CHURCH IS calling his current concert tour “The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour.” This tells you most of what you need to know about the country star. Brantley Gilbert and Drake White are also on the bill. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today WHERE: Cumberland […]
Off Beat: ‘The Odyssey’ comes alive in an epic puppet show
There are probably more than a few of us who almost nodded off while trying to read the ancient Greek poem “The Odyssey” in school. Well, now the Shoestring Theater is giving us a version of Homer’s classic that is sure to be nap-proof. The Portland-based puppet troupe is putting on “The Odyssey” with Sicilian-style […]
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