• HOT TICKET A time to feast, French-style CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE a night early at the Fin du Diner 2010 Annees, a Franco-American dinner like the stuff Chef James Tranchemontagne grew up on right here in Maine. This traditional, family-style dinner will include a selection of cheese, oysters, salad, bread, tourtiere, roast chicken, roast beef, […]
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What Ales You: Something special is brewing in Lewiston
Maine’s newest brewery is pouring beer in Lewiston — it just isn’t selling any yet. The first of the Baxter Brewing Co.’s Pamola Xtra Pale Ale and Stowaway IPA should reach stores and bars by the end of this month. That’s what Luke Livingston, company founder and president, promised a couple of weeks ago as […]
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Indie Film: Stump to screen latest ski flick at State
Maine skiers undoubtedly know the name Greg Stump. Stump, who grew up in Gorham, became a champion freestyle skier and then one of the most acclaimed ski movie directors in the world, with films such as “License to Thrill” bringing high-flying, risk-taking, extreme skiing into the mainstream. Now living in Wyoming, Stump is also a […]
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Off Beat: Superstitious? Hike up your red undies and read on
I’d like to think I’m not swayed by superstition. A passing black cat can’t alter my fate, and no umbrella opened indoors has the power to drag down my fortune. Besides, a pinch of spilled salt couldn’t possibly have that much influence over a person’s destiny. Could it? Perhaps it’s still not a bad idea […]
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Bar Guide: Though born in a barn, Bandaloop has upscale feel
When walking up the wooden stairwell to Bandaloop in Kennebunkport, the low lights and dark ambiance may make it seem like the venue isn’t open. Do not be fooled. Instead, pull open the heavy rustic door and take a step inside to this sophisticated yet natural bar adventure. Bandaloop has been serving an organic menu […]
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Variety is the spice of Phyzgig
PORTLAND – Acorn Productions’ annual Phyzgig festival, a celebration of physical comedy and variety entertainment, continues in downtown Portland through New Year’s Eve. Today’s kid-friendly Phyzkidz show is at Space Gallery, while Phyzgig’s mainstage variety shows are held at Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave., featuring four performers and the live Phyzgig Gypsy Swing Band. […]
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A trip across the Weston United States
Starting today, Mainers can take a cross-country road trip and travel only as far as the Portland Museum of Art.
“Weston: Leaves of Grass” opens on the museum’s second floor and runs through March 13. It features 53 photographs shot by the legendary Edward Weston (1886-1958). Each of the rarely exhibited black-and-white images in the show was produced in 1941, when Weston embarked on a trip across America to illustrate Walt Whitman’s epic poetry book, “Leaves of Grass.”
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Et Cetera: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET You’ll have a ball at Civic Center show IT ISN’T your typical game of hoops when the Harlem Globetrotters are on the court — it’s less competition and more exhibition. But basketball fans of all ages will appreciate the spinning balls, trick shots and juggling. WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Cumberland County Civic […]
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Music and Nightlife Listings
• COMEDY Open mic comedy, hosted by comedian Brian Brinegar, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 8 p.m. Bob Marley, 11th annual holiday shows with guest Kelly MacFarland, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $45, $48. 842-0800; porttix.com. 7 p.m. today; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday. Bob Marley, New Year’s Eve show; 21-plus, Comedy Connection, Portland. $40. www.brownpapertickets.com. 11 p.m. Friday. […]
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At the Movies
NOW SHOWING “BLACK SWAN” (1:43) (R) Stars Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassell. Directed by Darren Avonofsky. While vying for the coveted lead role in a production of Swan Lake, a veteran ballerina enters into a twisted friendship with a promising new dancer that threatens to consume her. Strong sexual content, disturbing violent images, […]