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Lettuce play

Lettuce stays fresh, even after a decade of playing together. In fact, they just released their third album "Rage," last month.
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9:00 p.m. Friday
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Employee artists

See that guy framing your overpriced 'masterpiece'? He's a rare breed of functionally employed artists.
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See some employee art Friday
5:00 p.m. Friday @ Casco Bay Frames and Gallery Art is happening all over the place
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The Baker's Bench

The Westbrook shop makes work-of-art sandwiches.
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Stop. Dead End.

Local alt-country band Dead End Armory recently released its new album, "Hope You're Good." They hope it's good.
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A Hazard, but funny

Weirdo funnyman DJ Hazard gets a showcase this weekend, starting Thursday, at the Comedy Connection.

Local Drinks, Local Activity


Guinness is good: Brian Boru

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Jazz Breakfast at Portland Museum of Art

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Adventure Planner Hike Peary Mountain

It's an easy 2-mile round trip hike to the south summit of Peary and fab views of the snow-capped White Mountains. outdoors

Take the extra time and bag the north summit as well for a striking vista of Pleasant Mountain. Carey Kish knows hiking

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Brewery Hopping Greater Portland Brewery Tours

Maine takes its beer seriously - and Greater Portland has a handful of breweries that would love to have you over for a visit. exploring maine

The free samples are pretty convincing: Maine knows beer.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
“Seeking Stories: Paintings in Oil, Wax and Water"
Hélène Farrar, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cerulean Fine Art Gallery, Hallowell 207-626-9009.
"Aida"
8 p.m., Lyric Music Theater 799-1421.
"American Idle"
7 p.m., Warren Memorial Library 857-9002.
"Art2008"
reception 5 to 8 p.m., Harlow Gallery 622-3813.
"Bye Bye Birdie"
7:30 p.m., Falmouth High School 781-8844.
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7:30 p.m., Portland Stage Company 774-0465.
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Today "Once Upon a Mattress"
The youth production up in Bath runs through May 18th. Event details
Tomorrow The Stream Reggae Band
The irresistible reggae rhythms and melodies will be there in abundance with an evening of music deep in the sunny groove of the Caribbean. Event details
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5K run for adults and fun run for kids benefits Maine Breast Cancer Research. Event details
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May 12 - 16 Commute Another Way Week promotes healthy, economical and eco-friendly modes of commuting. Event details
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The documentary follows breakdancers who struggle against being misunderstood by larger society . Event details
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