I was wandering around Portland New Year’s Eve day, donating platelets at the Red Cross, picking up DVDs and drinks for the weekend, and worrying about what I would write for today’s column. The answer came when I discovered the Manly Men Beer Club, three types of ale that the labels say were brewed by […]
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Music and Nightlife listings
• CONCERTS TODAY Edwin McCain, alt-rock, 21-plus; The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $30. www.thelandingatpinepoint.com. 7 p.m. Little Feat, boogie rock, Waterville Opera House. $35 day of; $32.50 in advance. 873-7000. 8:30 p.m. Fishtank Ensemble, gypsy, with Cinder Conk, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15. 761-1757. 8 p.m. FRIDAY Fishtank Ensemble, gypsy, Unity Centre for the […]
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Music and Nightlife: Soulfully yours
Edwin McCain brings his singular brand of music and lyrics to The Landing at Pine Point tonight.
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Et cetera: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Musn’t miss antiques show, old thing WHETHER YOU’RE SEEKING a few more plates to match Grandma’s china set or you need an 18th-century side table to complete your latest redecorating project, the Bath Antiques Show offers plenty of exquisite old things. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday WHERE: Bath Middle School, 6 […]
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At the Movies
OPENING FRIDAY “I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS” (1:42) (R) Stars Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. On his second go-around behind bars, scam artist Steven Russell commits the ultimate con in order to break out and win back the heart of Phillip Morris, with whom he fell in love […]
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Bar Guide: Portland Pie makes sense – any way you slice it
Of course you’ve tried Portland Pie Co. Pizzeria and Pub, right? With restaurants in Portland, Scarborough and — my local favorite — Westbrook, the eating and drinking spot has become hard to miss. The first location opened in 1997, and Portland Pie specializes in gourmet pizzas, appetizers, salads and sandwiches. It’s known as a place […]
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Whatever your goal, there’s a mixer to match
With the new year here, we’re all doing our best to stick to those resolutions. This means that (at least for January), we’ll be eating more vegetables, hitting the gym more frequently and drinking less booze. But what to do if you resolved to grow your business or meet new people? The answer is easy: […]
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Making Noise: Fruits of Arborea’s labor should be worth waiting for
For all the dime-a-dozen self-aggrandizers popping up like weeds in the digital space, a steady, humble band like Lewiston’s Arborea has learned the value of patience. Buck and Shanti Curran have been cultivating their project for five years, and because they insisted on their art before their status, they are capable of preparing a record […]
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Et cetera listings
• SPECIAL EVENTS The Twelve Days of Christmas, tours of the mansion decked out in holiday splendor; tours are self-guided, Victoria Mansion, Portland. $5 to $15; free under age 6; $35 family ticket. www.victoriamansion.org. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today to Saturday. True at First Light, performances by dancers and musicians, Mayo Street Arts, Portland. […]