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A chronological compilation of local lifestyle news and information from all four editions of The Forecaster, covering 14 Maine cities and towns: Portland, Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth, Chebeague Island, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham.

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  • Arts and Entertainment Calendar: March 17 - 28

    Mar 15, 2010 1:20 pm

    Greater Portland

    Auditions, Calls for Art 

    The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2010, the juried Wet Paint Auction to be held on Sunday, July 18;  submit two slides or digital images on CD of original artwork to CELT Paint for Preservation 2010, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, P.O. Box 265, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107; April 9 submission deadline, FMI capelandtrust.org/wetpaint.

    Books, Authors

  • Out & About: Modern dance company prances into Portland

    Mar 15, 2010 11:40 am

    Portland Ovations continues its string of topnotch offerings with two intriguing programs within the week: a contemporary dance troupe and a showcase for tomorrow’s top classical musicians.

    Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is an African-American group that’s been performing around the world for two decades. They’ll be prancing about Merrill Auditorium this Saturday, March 20.

  • Eating Well: Portuguese kale soup with smoked paprika

    Mar 15, 2010 10:40 am

    Is spring really here?

    Should I wear Bean boots or Birkenstocks?

    Prepare hot soup or an icy Vichyssoise?

    Signs of spring abound, but warmth comes slowly to the towns and cities surrounding Casco Bay and I’ll keep my Bean boots in the back hall in memory of the surprise blizzard we had on April 7, 1982, and will cook some spicy, tangy Portuguese kale soup to keep people warm during the blustery cold spring days.

  • Out & About: Carrie Underwood steers into Portland

    Mar 08, 2010 3:40 pm

    One of the biggest stars in country music is motoring toward the Cumberland County Civic Center, and it’s a concert I don’t intend to miss. Multiple-platinum-selling and multi-award-winning singer Carrie Underwood stops her national tour for one performance on Monday, March 15.

    The next evening the St. Lawrence String Quartet plays Hannaford Hall on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus. This fabulous classical foursome celebrates 20 years together on this tour.

  • Arts and Entertainment Calendar: March 10 - 21

    Mar 08, 2010 1:10 pm

    Greater Portland

    Auditions, Calls for Art

    Friday 3/12

    Others! 2010 Logo Design Competition    , open to area graphic designers, submit one or more logo designs, winner receives $250 cash, items on display, voting open from March 5-12; deadline is Friday, March 12, FMI, www.OthersCoffee.wordpress.com.

    Books, Authors

  • Arts and Entertainment Calendar: March 3 - 14

    Mar 01, 2010 12:50 pm

    Greater Portland

    Auditions, Calls for Art

    Friday 3/12

    Others! 2010 Logo Design Competition    , open to area graphic designers, submit one or more logo designs, winner receives $250 cash, items on display, voting open from March 5-12; deadline is Friday, March 12, FMI, www.OthersCoffee.wordpress.com.

    Books, Authors

    Saturday 3/6

    Lowry's Lodge    , poetry reading series, 6:30 p.m., free, Bard Coffee, 185 Middle St., Portland, 899-4788.

  • Out & About: Ed Asner, playing FDR, kicks off Portland Ovations series

    Mar 01, 2010 12:10 pm

    Portland Ovations has a slew of interesting programs planned over the next few weeks, and the next two on the calendar belong to theater sub-genres.

    First up is a theatrical recreation of key moments from the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was elected during the Great Depression and died in office during the final stages of World War II.

    Television actor Ed Asner, a seven-time Emmy Award winner, will portray Roosevelt this Friday in “FDR,” a one-man adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play, “Sunrise at Campobello.”

  • Out & About: Uncommon and unconventional music

    Feb 22, 2010 12:50 pm

    Uncommon and unconventional are the twin themes of three of this weekend’s musical happenings in southern Maine.

    Top billing goes to a string quartet with an unconventional approach to classical music. Brooklyn Rider is a moniker that evokes modern music; this New York-based foursome definitely crosses over into that realm. Portland Ovations is the presenter and Merrill Auditorium is the venue.

  • Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Feb. 24 - March 7

    Feb 22, 2010 12:30 pm

    Greater Portland

    Auditions, Calls for Art

    Saturday 2/27

    Falmouth Memorial Library is seeking donations of art or craft items by local artists for Beauty and the Books silent auction held during March to benefit the Library; items needed by Feb. 27, FMI, www.falmouth.lib.me.us or 781-2351.

    Books, Authors

    Thursday 2/25

  • The Great Outdoors: Exploring Robinson Woods in Cape Elizabeth

    Feb 22, 2010 10:50 am

    Spend an hour walking through majestic white pine and oak on the ledge-dotted heights of 80-acre Robinson Woods, then scoot across the road to lie in the sun and peer far out to sea over Pond Cove. Robinson Woods is part of an impressive network of green spaces and walking trails under the stewardship of the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust.

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