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Where should college students go for the best stuff and the most fun?2 Live Crew
A little more mellow but still kickin' it, and headed to Port City Music Hall.Lincoln Perry's PLACE
The peripatetic artist shows sculpture and paintings in his summer hometown.
Joshua Radin album cover
Joshua Radin
Folk singer/songwriter Joshua Radin is in Freeport for a free concert in the park. Bring a blanket or chair and get there early. 7:30 pm Saturday @ LL Bean Discovery Park, Freeport
history is fun
Church of Wine
Local wine aficionado Layne Witherell talks about wine and its history in the church. And there is, of course, a wine tasting. 3:00 pm Sunday @ Mayo Street Arts, Portland
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'The Desert of Forbidden Art'
The film follows an art buyer who rescues art in Russia in a time of oppression, where artists are executed or imprisoned. 6:30 pm Friday @ Movies at the Museum, Portland
Angelina's Ristorante and Wine Bar
Angelina's Ristorante and Wine Bar sets a fast pace for fine Italian meals in Maine. We raised our glasses for a toast and set to appetizers with delight, then encountered entrees replete with vibrant lemon and capers and utterly fresh swordfish.
What ales you
Tom Atwell: Gritty's gives craft-brew fans an early taste of Halloween Halloween is here. Not the holiday, but Gritty McDuff's Halloween Ale, which is showing up on store shelves. The first batches for the company's three brew pubs will be brewed Friday. >> more
Oasis Bar & Grille, OOB
It's a Wednesday so there is no DJ in sight, but plenty of room to dance if you wanted. If you need a break from shaking it, saddle up to one of 7 booths, a large bar or the outside patio to get your drink on.
Fyve
They're building momentum by sticking close and supporting one another. Go and get yours, Fyve; your home state's behind you all the way.
Festival season is in full swing - as are free outdoor concerts. Find a roundup of both right here:>> Summer Fairs, Festivals & Free Music
"A Matter of Perception: An Exhibition by Artists with Disabilities"
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Northeast Harbor Library
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Northeast Harbor Library
"A Matter of Perception: An Exhibition by Artists with Disabilities"
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., VSA arts of Maine Gallery
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., VSA arts of Maine Gallery
"A New Dimension"
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spindleworks
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spindleworks
"Beyond the Waves"
noon to 5 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center (BackStage Gallery)
noon to 5 p.m., Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center (BackStage Gallery)
"botanical propaganda"
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Perimeter Gallery 338-0986.
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Perimeter Gallery 338-0986.
Ready, Set, GO
from the Portland Press HeraldAUG 14
A street party featuring a barbecue and the blues music of the Colwell Brothers band benefits Sagadahoc Preservation. Bring your own seating and beverages. www.sagadahocpreservation.org. 6 to 9 p.m. Winter Street, Bath $20; $15 for youth age 5 to 12; free for children under age 5
AUG 16
The folks at the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce are offering two-hour walking tours of the town on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Sept. 17. The tours will explore OgunquitÕs 350-year history. Meet at KatieÕs Cafe and wear comfortable shoes. Go to www.ogunquit.org for information. 9:30 a.m. KatieÕs Cafe on Shore Road, 261 Shore Road, Ogunquit. $5; free for Ogunquit residents
AUG 19
A game of wits is at the core of the thriller "Sleuth," running Aug. 19 to 21 as part of the Deertrees Theatre Festival. The play was made into a film, twice: First in 1972, starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine and then in 2007, again with Caine, and Jude Law. Go to www.deertrees theatre.org. 8 p.m. all shows. Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. $20, $10 students
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Fast Forward Farther in the Future
(mark your calendar)
Billy Idol, 8 p.m. Sept. 14, House of Blues, Boston. $37 to $49.50. www.livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 Goo Goo Dolls, 8 p.m. Aug. 6, Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, N.H. $24.25 to $57.50. www.meadowbrook.net; (603) 293-4700. 2010 Lilith Tour with Sarah McLachlan, Carly Simon, Kelly Clarkson, Tegan & Sara and many more, 3 p.m. July 30, Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $31 to $101. www.livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 Barenaked Ladies with Ben Kweller and Angel Taylor, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $28 to $52.50. www.livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 Willie Nelson, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $45 to $65. 842-0800; www.portlandovations.org.
Mad Horse Theatre auditions for upcoming Dark Night Series production [08/30/10]
Downtown Worker Appreciation Day Sept 22 [08/26/10]
Renowned Chefs Partner for Gourmet Dinner Fundraiser [08/17/10]
Bayside Trail Ribbon Cutting Next Week [08/12/10]
Sunday River to Sweep Guests Off of Their Feet [08/05/10]
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Art in the Park
Dan Burleigh Phillips has been painting furiously these past few weeks.
Indie Films
The KahBang Film Festival, which runs through Saturday in Bangor, is midway through its inaugural roster of films, so I checked back in with KahBang's busy co-founder Josh Whinery.
