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Out & About: ‘Spitfire Grill’ tops broad spectrum of musical fare

A broad and substantial portion of the musical spectrum radiates across southern Maine over the next week. In Portland, “The Spitfire Grill” is an exemplar of dark, minor-key musical theater, a genre of stagecraft that typically deals with the bright and shiny facets of life. G...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:40 am
The Great Outdoors: Snowshoeing the Cousins River Trail in Freeport

For an invigorating mid-winter snowshoe hike close to home, check out the 3/4-mile long Cousins River Trail. This scenic trail is a joint project of the Casco Bay YMCA and the Freeport Conservation Trust. Park at the far end of the YMCA parking lot off Route 1 in Freeport (just south of th...

Michael Perry • Lifestyle •
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Out & About: 'Hairspray,' 'Headcase' are upcoming best bets

One of the most popular Broadway shows of recent times is my top pick of the tix over the next week or so, as Portland Ovations presents a touring professional production of “Hairspray” Jan. 28-29 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. On the surface, “Hairspray” i...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Jan. 20 - 31

Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Longfellow Chorus Call for Singers, looking for experienced community choral singers in all vocal categories for Feb. 27-28 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 203rd Birthday Choral Concerts, Charles...

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Friday, January 15, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Jan. 13 - 24

Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Freeport Players Open Auditions, comedy roles for adults, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, for Apr. 9-25 and/or July performances, Freeport Performing Arts Center, Holbrook St, Freeport.

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Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Jan. 6 - 17

Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Saturday 1/9

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Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11:30 am
New spaces for old places

Walter's, a popular lunchtime spot for downtown workers, planned to reopen in its new, larger space Dec. 29. The restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, is now located on Union Street, at 2 Portland Square. Walter's plans to be open until midnight and will offer a new bar menu. There's ...

Kate Bucklin • Lifestyle •
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 11:10 am
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Dec. 30 - Jan. 10

Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art

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Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Dec. 23 - Jan. 3

Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art

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Friday, December 18, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Out & About: Renaissance Voices, Cornils, 'Phyzgig' cap Christmas season

The season for Christmas concerts and theatrical events is just about finished, with the holiday itself only a week away. The Portland Symphony’s “Magic of Christmas,” previewed here Dec. 9, still has a full second weekend to run, but there are only two major new concerts yet to come.

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Tuesday, December 15, 2009