Will Ethridge, the creator of the Building of Song Project (formerly the Tower of Song), which broadcasts music live to the streets of Portland, is always looking for new ways to present music to people. “I’m interested in the idea of putting music where people usually don’t see it,” he said. To that end, he […]
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At the Movies
OPENING THIS WEEK “DESPICABLE ME” (1:35) (PG) Animated with the voices of Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Jason Segel and Kristen Wiig. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. A trio of orphan girls cause the normally deplorable Gru to rethink his plan to steal the moon. Rude humor and mild action. Opening at: Nickelodeon (Portland) […]
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Calendar: Our picks for your best entertainment this week
Alive at Five Portland’s free Alive at Five concerts begin tonight in Monument Square. This year’s series kicks off with the Eric Bettencourt Band and The Lucid. The shows are on Thursdays through Aug. 5. Go to www.portlandmaine.com. WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. July 8 WHERE: Monument Square, off Congress Street, Portland HOW MUCH: Free […]
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Movie Listings
OPENING THIS WEEK “THE LAST AIRBENDER” (1:43) (PG) Stars Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz and Jackson Rathbone. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations. […]
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Face the Music: Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie – and Russians at the Empire
And just like that, it’s time to cue up the old Kate Smith recording of “God Bless America” as we celebrate another Fourth of July on Sunday. Hmmm, this has me thinking about a couple of other tunes for the occasion. Here are three: “4th of July” by X, Paul Simon’s “American Tune” and “Independence […]
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Dining Review: Beach-bound or on a break, Bennett’s is made to order
Summer afternoons shouldn’t be wasted loitering in over-air-conditioned restaurants with unnatural overhead lighting. Save those joints for autumn, when your already-icy mother-in-law comes to visit. This summer, when the sun and local beaches call, head to Charlie Bennett’s Store in Kennebunk for monster subs made to order in less time than it takes to finish […]
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Dining and Drink: Hot Ticket, Cheap Thrill
Hot Ticket: Vignola dishes up a taste of Tunisia ON TUESDAY, Portlanders will have the rare opportunity to get a taste of Tunisia’s olive oils (pictured, right), wild mountain capers and harissa, a hot chile paste used in traditional North African dishes. Majid Mahjoub, the owner of Les Moulins Mahjoub, located in the Tunisian district […]
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What Ales You: Berries, apricot or beets? Adding flavors to beer might be your cup of tea
BEER TASTES GOOD on its own. I wouldn’t be writing this column if I didn’t think so. But people keep adding things to their beer: to provide a little kick to the flavor, to lessen the alcohol content or to boost it. I’ll only discuss the first two this week. Boilermakers and depth charges come later. The […]
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Making Noise: Bettencourt’s Giraffe Attack turns bar bands on their ear
Eric Bettencourt may not admit it, but the guy is in a great place for an up-and-comer. He’s already cranked out a couple of solid LPs, his Shadow Shine label and studio are no longer secrets in town, and he’s quietly asserting himself as a major presence on the Portland scene. Then there’s Giraffe Attack, […]
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Art and Theater: Bowdoin music festival gets fine Friday concerts going
BRUNSWICK – The Bowdoin International Music Festival is in full swing. The festival will present the first of six Festival Fridays concerts this Friday at Crooker Theatre in Brunswick High School. The first program will feature three works by Schumann, with performances by Liang Wang, principal oboe with the New York Philharmonic; Elinor Freer, pianist; […]