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Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Nov. 4 - 15

Greater Portland Auditions, Call for Art Call for Artists, Freeport High School Holiday Art and Craft fair, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, table rentals for both days, $20, contact kimberlymedsker@gmail.com. Art Call, for Long Island Dodwell Galle...

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Monday, November 2, 2009 at 8:30 am
Out & About: Halloween happenings, roots music happens

Treats only. No tricks. That's what's in store this weekend when Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ and Portland Ballet celebrate Halloween with their own special happenings. The former is planning a screening of the silent film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" at Merrill Auditorium, accompanie...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:40 am
Eating Well: Goodbye, Gourmet

What were you doing when you heard the news that Gourmet magazine, founded in 1941, was ceasing publication? I was listening to National Public Radio while peeling and slicing apples for one of my favorite desserts, apple crisp with an oatmeal topping. The recipe – the only one I ...

Susan Lovell • Lifestyle •
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:20 am
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Oct. 28 - Nov. 8

Greater Portland Auditions, Call for Art Call for Artists, Freeport High School Holiday Art and Craft fair, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, table rentals for both days, $20, contact kimberlymedsker@gmail.com. Saturday 11/7 Auditions for &quo...

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Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Out & About: Midcoast Symphony Orchestra opens 20th season in Topsham, Lewiston

One of Ludwig van Beethoven's most famous and enduring works will be the centerpiece of this weekend's program when the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra opens its 20th season with concerts in Lewiston and Topsham. In recent years, under the baton of maestro Rohan Smith, this once-faltering community orch...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Oct. 21 - Nov. 1

Greater Portland Auditions, Call for Art Call for Artists, Freeport High School Holiday Art and Craft fair, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, table rentals for both days, $20, contact kimberlymedsker@gmail.com. Books, Authors

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Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Out & About: Los Lonely Boys, Emmylou Harris at Merrill Auditorium in Portland

Two top national musical acts dominate southern Maine's arts and entertainment scene this weekend. First up is Friday, when Portland Ovations hosts Los Lonely Boys, Alejandro Escovedo and Hacienda – motoring around the country together as the "Acoustic Brotherhood Tour" – at Merrill ...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, October 12, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Oct. 14 - 25

Greater Portland Books, Authors Wednesday 10/14 Storytell / Spoken Word Open Mic, 7 p.m. open mic; feature performer "Uncle" George Radcliffe, 8 p.m., Northstar Cafe, Congress St., Portland, Jean Armstrong, 879-1886, spon...

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Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:20 pm
The Great Outdoors: Little time left to enjoy Tidebrook Trails in Freeport

Inspired by the recent PBS series on our national parks, we left the yard chores behind on a recent Sunday and set out to enjoy a two-hour walk on the beautiful 44-acre Tidebrook property on the shores of the Harraseeket River in Freeport. The generous property owners at 38 Staples Point Road forme...

Michael Perry • Lifestyle •
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Brunswick Theater Project to host Student Film Night

BRUNSWICK — Local filmmakers will show off their finest productions when Brunswick Theater Project hosts its first Brunswick Student Film Night on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The films will range from short animation to documentary to psychodrama. Each film is an original created by a l...

Steve Mistler • Lifestyle •
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:10 pm