From Portland to Kennebunk and back, the stages are full of acoustic guitars, pianos and one lone cello.

Top 10 for Portland store Aug. 15-21: 1. “Dexter” Season 5 (DVD) 2. Kanye West and Jay-Z, “Watch the Throne” 3. “Priest” (DVD) 4. Tedeschi Trucks Band, “Revelator” 5. Foster the People, “Torches” 6. Adele, “21” 6. “Your Highness” (DVD) 8. Jeff Bridges, “Jeff Bridges” 8. “Paul” (DVD) 10. Awolnation, “Megalithic Symphony” — Courtesy of […]

The two choices this year are an Oaked Ale and a Maple Pecan Porter.

The first time some snappy young chap cruised by on his newly invented velocipede, people probably scoffed. “Look at that man using pedals to propel himself forward on that two-wheeled land vehicle!” they might’ve said. “How ridiculous!” Locals may have laughed as he passed. Children may have gazed in semi-frightened wonder. And the cynics — […]

‘The Beaver,’ ‘The Greatest Movie Ever Sold’ and ‘Win Win’

Mixing cartoony humor with hooks is a subtle art attempted by few.

Catch stripped-down Lucid tunes locally while you still can.

Rankin’s completed his latest film, the post-apocalyptic action thriller ‘Nuclear Family.’

• HOT TICKETS Music and Nightlife: Picnic Music+Arts turns city park festive LATE SUMMER is a great time for a picnic. At the fourth annual Picnic Music+Arts Festival, you can browse clothing, jewelry, prints, photos, crafts and more while listening to live music by nine bands, including the Bandana Splits from NYC. WHEN: 11 a.m. to […]