Concerts and shows currently on sale: • THE LATEST On sale noon Friday — Toby Keith with Trace Adkins, 7:17 p.m. Sept. 9, Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, N.H. $20 to $59.75. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 On sale noon Friday — Rogue Wave, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Royale Boston, Boston, Mass. $20. Livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 On […]
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At the Movies
OPENING THIS WEEK “CYRUS” (1:32) (R) Stars John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei and Jonah Hill. Directed by Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass. Recently divorced John sparks with Molly and takes the initial steps toward a new romance, however, he soon finds himself engaged in a war for Molly’s attention with her over-protective son, Cyrus. Language […]
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Face the Music:Hard not to fall for this Mary and her soul-permeating pipes
There are several definitions of the term “dog days of summer.” I know, I looked it up. They all seem to include hot weather and at least part of July, so that’s good enough for me. I do, however, hope it’s not too humid on Saturday night as I race from the Mary Fahl show […]
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CD Review:Press Gang produces album that’s seriously fun to hear
Somewhere, amidst much carousing, hobbits are clinking steins and exhorting lady hobbits to dance. Wizards guffaw, men sing and mirth abounds. The band in the corner alighting the tavern with jigs aplenty? That would be the Maine-based The Press Gang on its first tour of Middle Earth. Jokes, of course, jokes: contrast, The Press Gang […]
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From the Editor:Show the guests, and yourself, a great time
– I hear it from Maine residents all the time. The groaning, the sighing, the complaining — about having to entertain people “from away” when they vacation in the Pine Tree State. Especially when their guests want to go to tourist destinations. Granted, I’ve only lived in Maine for three years, so I don’t have […]
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Indie Film:To be an indie, a film needs some defiance
What is an “indie film” anyway? Since this column is titled “Indie Films,” it seems a logical question. Plus, “indie” is one of those ubiquitous, lazy film terms that people throw around all willy-nilly. (It’s like “B-movies.” A “B-movie” is not a film of lesser quality; “B-movie” is a completely defunct genre of film that […]
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Movie review:Troubled ‘Inception’
A masterpiece of filmic technique, but it doesn’t have a heart.
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Making Noise:Zach Jones is out there, and back here, with hooks
Zach Jones’ hooks behave like the true meaning of the word. They hook into your ears, your gait, your craw. Why? A well placed high-hat/falsetto break, a sneaky minor-seventh slipped into a bridge. Guy knows his way around a song. Perhaps most fun is Jones’ refusal to settle on one style, wearing Prince’s pants on […]
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‘Glorious Gardens’ at Pineland Farms on Friday
FAMILIES ARE INVITED to the vegetablegardens at Pineland Farms onFriday to learn what makes plants grow and to get their hands dirty working in the garden. Reservations required. Call 926-3913. WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Valley Farm Education Cen-ter, Pineland Farms, off Intervale Road (Route 231), New Gloucester HOW MUCH: $3 per person or […]
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CalendarOur picks for your best entertainment this week
I’m Too Broke I’m Too Broke to Be This Drunk could be the name of a country music song. It’s not (that we know of) but it is the name of a monthly music series dedicated to classic country music hosted by local musicians Matt Robbins and Tim Emery. Go to www.portlandempire.com for information. This […]