Top 10 for Portland store Feb. 28-March 6: 1. Lucinda Williams, “Blessed” 2. Adele, “21” 3. The Dropkick Murphys, “Going Out in Style” 4. “Burlesque” (DVD) 5. “Faster” (DVD) 6. “Megamind” (DVD) 7. Bright Eyes, “The People’s Key” 8. The Low Anthem, “Smart Flesh” 9. “Weeds” — Season 6 (DVD) 10. “Due Date” (DVD)
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CD Review: Dean Ford’s bubble-gum debut sticks to tried-and-true formula
Remember the Tom Hanks flick “That Thing You Do”? His band, The Oneders, and their early Beatles knockoff tunes went all in on jangle. Four minutes, couple of hooks here, couple of claps there, verse, chorus, let’s call it a day. So it is with the stylings of a newly solo Dean Ford (of The […]
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Dining and Drink: Listings
Slow Food Writers Night, local food and readings from authors, Space Gallery, Portland. $25; $20 for members of Slow Food. 774-1044. www.space538.org. 6:30 p.m. today. Trivia Night, with drink specials, free munchies and prizes, Jameson Tavern, Freeport. 865-4196. 6 p.m. Friday. Blarney & Beer, beer tasting, Madden Beverage, Saco. Free. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. […]
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DVD Releases: Enjoy zombies, jackasses or two good documentaries
NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY “JACKASS 3,” starring Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera. Crotch shots, gastrointestinal nightmares and many other ill-advised stunts and gags are on the menu for viewers with strong stomachs and sick minds in this third theatrical go-round featuring the beyond foolhardy cast of the popular MTV series. Given that Steve-O, Wee […]
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Bar Guide: Enjoy the mood – and the lemondrop martini
When a restaurant serves pizza that’s been voted “Best Pizza in Maine” every year in the Maine Sunday Telegram’s Readers Poll, you know what your mission will be upon entering: Eat pizza, drink beer and laugh with friends and family. Located just 10 minutes north of Portland on I-295 in the Shops at Falmouth Village, […]
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Et Cetera: Listings
BENEFITS TODAY Harlem Superstars, featuring Bath’s Jason “White Shadow” Gibbons, play the Bath Dream Team in a comedy basketball game to benefit the Teens of America program, Bath Middle School Gym. $7 in advance; $8 at door. 443-8270. 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY Rock Around the World, silent auction, rock ‘n’ roll, world music, dancing and more, […]
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Irish for a day
Parade around, listen to music, down some Guinness — there are lots of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Maine.
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Et Cetera: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Flower power rocks Portland Golf Expo tees it up this weekend DRINK IN the sights, sounds and smells of spring at the annual Portland Flower Show, where more than 100 exhibitors and vendors showcase the latest products and lush display gardens. Each day brings a full line-up of speakers. WHEN: 10 a.m. […]
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Eat and Run: Fuse your noodle
Yummy Asian fusion fare, an extensive beverage menu and a lovely, roomy space to enjoy it all await at Yordprom Coffee.
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Making Noise: In tune with New England: Battick brings ‘genuine’ home
Portland songwriter Jakob Battick has resisted manufactured highs on purpose, seeing these tricks as an obstacle to connecting with an earnest audience.