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Out & About: Opera arias, musical theater and bluegrass music

As the middle of summer arrives in Maine, the state's many seasonal arts and entertainment activities are in full flower. One of Maine's biggest events happens July 30, when PortOpera celebrates its 15th anniversary with a grand concert of favorite arias. There's a fine choice ...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 11:00 am
Out & About: New England premiere of ‘Suds' awash in music, laughs

Summer arrives, astronomically speaking, this weekend, and there's no place in Maine so redolent of summer stock than Adrienne Wilson Grant's Arundel Barn Playhouse, a modern reincarnation of a 19th-century farm. I was there 11 years ago this month when Grant opened the barn doors f...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12:50 pm

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Top musical offering: Cape Breton fiddler MacMaster

The astronomical calendar indicates that we've reached the final full week of winter, while the arts and entertainment calendar indicates a variety of music that's suitable for all seasons.

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Saint Patrick's Day brings Irish music to area

Saint Patrick's Day is looming on the calendar, and two quality Irish acts are heading into Portland.

Steve Mistler • Lifestyle •
Monday, March 2, 2009
Offbeat musicals break familiar Broadway mold

Boy meets girl, etc. Thus begins the commonplace story line that underlies many of the most popular Broadway musicals. But two decidedly offbeat shows in the Portland area this weekend break the stereotypical romantic mold in many ways, and both won a slew of Tony Awards.

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 11:13 am
pnms-outabout Classic musical comedy, classical-contemporary fusion

Maybe you're not smiling over your snow plowing bills, but here's a mid-winter treat that will keep you laughing despite the white stuff: One of the most successful musical comedies in Broadway history is currently running at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. Good Theater's professional production ...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11:07 am
pnms-outabout-010709 Singer Carlene Carter gets things back on track

It's over. The annual onslaught of holidays – and the associated hiatus on the regular arts and entertainment calendar – is now behind us, and the normal levels and types of activities are beginning to resume after nearly six weeks of dormancy.

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:37 am
'Christmas with Cornils,' Phyzgig top upcoming choices

By Scott Andrews With the Christmas and New Year holid...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 12:56 pm

Ted Hellier, award-winning South Portland volunteer and coach, succumbs to cancer

SOUTH PORTLAND — In a well-traveled and colorful life, three things stood out for Edward "Ted" Hellier.»
Freeport Police Beat: June 20

Arrests 6/12 at 6 p.m. Michael J.»
Frustrated co-chairman quits Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board

CUMBERLAND — Citing ongoing frustration with the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors, co-Chairman Jeff Po»
Portland School Notebook

Cheverus High School Class of 2009 Top 10 Michael Joseph Jerome Son of Christopher and Barbara Jerome of Falmouth.»
Sitting in with the band in Freeport

Seven-month-old August Martelle sits in a guitar case while musicians Craig Hensley, left, and Jeff Raymond play a contra-style »
Portland Police Beat: June 19

Arrests 6/9 at 3 a.m.»
After debate, Brunswick preserve named for famous botanist

BRUNSWICK — A nearly 600-acre parcel of recreation space conveyed from the U.S.»
Falmouth High School top 10 percent of class, A-J

Marian Bergkamp is the daughter of Isabella Borrero and Paul Bergkamp.»
Eveningstar Cinema expansion proposed

BRUNSWICK — Local film aficionados may have a new place to take in independent films such as this year's Oscar-winner»
South Portland Police Beat: Jan. 25

Arrests 1/12 at 2:44 a.m. Hannah C.»

out & about

Out & About: Opera arias, musical theater and bluegrass music

Out & About: New England premiere of ‘Suds' awash in music, laughs

Top musical offering: Cape Breton fiddler MacMaster

Saint Patrick's Day brings Irish music to area

Offbeat musicals break familiar Broadway mold

pnms-outabout Classic musical comedy, classical-contemporary fusion

pnms-outabout-010709 Singer Carlene Carter gets things back on track

'Christmas with Cornils,' Phyzgig top upcoming choices

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