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in the current issue:
The key of B
Brandi Carlile at the State on WednesdayOh, the horrors
Maine films stunning in 'Damnationland'Ghoulwill Ball
Ghouls just wanna have fun at Ghoulwill Ball
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Cajun Cooking Challenge
Fat Tuesday is early in Maine. Sample some good Cajun grub from local restaurants and vote for your favorite. Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday | Free/$3-$5 donation | University of Southern Maine, Portland
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GreenDinner
Follwing Tuesday's GreenDrinks, head to The Salt Exchange for local food, local people and some locally minded conversation. This is the inaugural GreenDinner. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday | $35 | The Salt Exchange, Portland
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V-Day ready?
No other holiday inspires such thoughtful flower-sending, feeling-sharing and chocolate-eating. And hostility. Lovers or love haters: Have you made your plans yet? A Dozen Valentine's Day Diversions
Joe's New York Pizza, Portland
After visiting Joe's New York Pizza in Portland's Old Port several times, I've decided that "New York pizza" basically means good, dependable pizza. By the slice.
Watering holes
Need a new place to tip 'em back? Check out some recent write-ups:Hoping to please you at every turn: Silly's with a Twist, Portland Where you get to chew your drink: Bucks Naked BBQ, Freeport Traditions could easily become tradition-forming: Traditions, Saco
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Oasis, Portland
Tucked in the heart of the Old Port is a little taste of tropical at the Oasis. The nightclub has two levels with a bar and dance floor, and is perfect for a night out on the town.
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Soul Rebels Brass Band Mardi Gras Party
It'a Mardi Gras time in Portland. Celebrate with Sly-Chi and Soul Rebels Brass Band.
EARLY SHIFT: Gene Willard, Casco Bay Lines captain
The fourth installment of Early Shift, spotlighting workers in the Portland area who are at their jobs before the sun rises. This week: Gene Willard, Casco Bay Lines captain who steers the 5:05 a.m run of the 110-foot Aucocisco III.
Valentine's Day inspires such thoughtful flower-sending, feeling-sharing and chocolate-eating. And bitterness. Whether you're a lover or a hater: >> A Dozen Valentine's Day Diversions | Take the Valentine's Day Poll
MAMM SLAM, an annual high school battle of the bands, is looking for hard-rocking young bands from across the state to compete this spring. Registration deadline: Feb. 14, 2012>> MAMM SLAM 2012
Winter is here for a while. Find ways to enjoy it with our roundup of January events, skating rinks, cross-country skiing trails and other adventurous things to do.
>> Winter Guide
"All Shook Up"
Musical inspired by and featuring songs of Elvis Presley 7:30 p.m., Portland Players
Musical inspired by and featuring songs of Elvis Presley 7:30 p.m., Portland Players
"ATT: Art That Ticks"
creative clocks by three artists , Gallery Framing
creative clocks by three artists , Gallery Framing
"Beyond Pollack:" Experiments in Abstract Construction
Works by Jack Sell, 3Fish Gallery
Works by Jack Sell, 3Fish Gallery
"Dirigo"
works of 18 artists who embody Maine's motto "I Lead", University of New England (Art Gallery)
works of 18 artists who embody Maine's motto "I Lead", University of New England (Art Gallery)
"Dozier Bell: Mind's Eye" and "Selections from the Permanent Collection: Recent Acquisitions"
Bates College Museum of Art
Bates College Museum of Art
Ready, Set, GO
from the Portland Press Herald
We've done the leg work by rounding up the best fairs, festivals, beaches, trails, golf courses and parks to visit - so you can do the enjoying.
>> Summer Guide
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.
Never too early: Slick Nick Winter Ale released! [10/17/12]
Eat worldly: Caviar Dinner features caviars from around the world [10/17/12]
To dine for: Maine Resturant Week returns March 1-10 [10/17/12]
Fido-friendly 5K! Bayside Trail race registration open [10/16/12]
"Secrets of the Tease" Burlesque Workshop [10/10/12]
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