OPENING FRIDAY “DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS” (PG-13) Stars Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Zach Galifianakis. Directed by Jay Roach. Tim is a rising executive who finds the perfect guest, IRS employee Barry, for the so-called “dinner for idiots,” which offers certain advantages to the executive who shows up with the biggest buffoon. Crude and sexual content, some […]
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Et Cetera:Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Cowboy up: A good time for a good cause HEAD TO LYMAN this Saturday for the 12th annual Cowboy Ball to benefit therapeutic riding center Equest. The party features a Southwestern buffet, a silent auction, a five-minute funding frenzy and music by the Coronados. WHEN: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Spring Creek […]
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Art and TheaterHot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Nature provides ‘Tempest’ stage FREEPORT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents “The Tempest” at L.L. Bean Discovery Park beginning Tuesday. This first-year event will feature a fully staged production of the Shakespeare classic on an outdoor stage under the night sky. WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Through Aug. 6. WHERE: Discovery Park at L.L. Bean, […]
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Dining and Drink:Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill
• HOT TICKET Sushi and sake — sure sounds good PUT YOUR latte-making skills up against the pros at the Thursday Night Throwdown Latte Art Competition at Bard Coffee. It’s just $5 to participate, and all the proceeds go to Coffee Kids, an organization that helps children in the world’s coffee-growing regions. WHEN: 8 tonight WHERE: […]
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Music and NightlifeWiscasset gets ready to host Oxxfest 2010
Shinedown singer Brent Smith is spending the summer hanging out with his friends. And their roadies, and their managers, and thousands of spectators. “It’s been amazing to be on the road in the summer with four of our best friends,” said Smith, referring to the four other bands traveling with Shinedown on the Carnival of […]
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Face the Music:A sublime collaboration and great music for free
OK, so wanna hear something really cool? One fine day not long ago, Portland rock darling Darien Brahms saw Portland hip-hop empress Sontiago perform an a cappella version of the song “Like Love.” Brahms tapped Sontiago on the shoulder and asked that she send her the song. Sparks flew, and a collaboration was born. Brahms […]
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What Ales You: Beer drinkers invited to choose a winner
How would you like to have a hand in deciding what Boston Beer Co.’s next beer is going to be? Well, you can, although you will be only one of many voters. The maker of the Samuel Adams line of beers is holdings its sixth annual Beer Lover’s Choice contest, pitting a Belgian-style IPA against […]
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Bull Moose Top 10
Top 10 for Portland store July 12-18 1. M.I.A., “Maya” 2. Eminem, “Recovery” 3. Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse, “Dark Night of the Soul” 4. Korn, “Korn III-Remember Who You Are” 5. “Bounty Hunter” (DVD) 6. “Brooklyn’s Finest” (DVD) 7. Mumford & Sons, “Sigh No More” 8. Grace Potter & […]
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Dining and DrinkEat and Run: Cafeteria style
Dish Creative Cafe serves up interesting selections and substantial portions in a beautiful setting.