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Hot Tickets and Cheap Thrills, Aug. 18, 2011
HOT TICKETS • Music and Nightlife: Bob’s back in Maine for Bangor concert BOB DYLAN brings his Never-Ending Tour back to Maine on Saturday, and he’s bringing along one of his longtime pals, Leon Russell, as the opening act. Dylan’s shows have been getting stellar reviews since guitarist Charlie Sexton rejoined in 2009. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday […]
Bull Moose Top 10
Top 10 for Portland store Aug. 8-14: 1. Kanye West and Jay-Z, “Watch the Throne” 2. “Paul” (DVD) 3. “Your Highness” (DVD) 4. Mumford and Sons, “Sigh No More” 5. “Eastbound and Down” — Season 2 (DVD) 6. Gillian Welch, “The Harrow and the Harvest” 7. “Rio” (DVD) 8. Bad Meets Evil, “Hell: The Sequel” […]
Off Beat: Grunt and bear it
A novel community service group posits that a great workout can do a lot more good than simply toning one’s muscles.
At the Movies
OPENING THIS WEEK “FRIGHT NIGHT” (R) (2:00) Stars Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell and David Tennant. Directed by Craig Gillespie. Teenager Charley Brewster guesses that his new neighbor is a vampire responsible for a string of recent deaths. Opening at: Brunswick 10 Today 9:20 p.m. Fri-Wed 1:40, 4:20 (3D), 7:30 (3D), 10:05 (3D); Falmouth 10 Today […]
From the EditorPlaying for keeps: Married musicians double the appeal
This week’s GO cover celebrates the musical union of husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, who will be bringing their 11-piece band to Ocean Gateway for an outdoor concert Friday. Having been a longtime fan of both artists’ solo work, I will avoid saying “it’s about time” and simply congratulate them on hitting a […]
Rustic overtones
A new installation of a life-sized cabin conjures themes that have long occupied artist Ethan Hayes-Chute’s mind.
Bar Guide: Atmosphere, live music keep Jonathan’s humming
The venue consistently brings in a broad range of big-name acts, catering to crowds of all ages and from all walks of life.
Indie Film: Drive in, space out: Twin bill in Saco embraces the stars
Some developments in the history of cinema have, thankfully and understandably, stuck. Examples? Talkies, color and the abolishment of puritanical prohibitions against screen nudity. A-plus, and thank you. Others, fads like 3D (which should re-disappear any day now), Odorama, lambada movies and Jean-Claude Van Damme, have, to the benefit of us all, largely faded away. […]
DVD Releases
‘The Conspirator,’ ‘Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil,’ ‘Jane Eyre,’ ‘Priest’ and ‘Something Borrowed.’