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Bar GuideThe perfect place to visit for an after-work drink: The Corner Room in Portland
In its sixth year, The Corner Room is going strong, with a vibrant crowd every night, especially during happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. The cocktail list is unique and a collaborative effort with the bartenders and chefs. Read on
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Movie ReviewMovie Review: Why would anyone want to remake ‘Poltergeist’ in the first place?
It's not exactly a scary film, but it does provide an enjoyable ride. It's good fun. But it left me befuddled. A little sad. And a little angry. Read on
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Arts & EntertainmentTheater Review: Laughs and raise-the-rafters songs in ‘Sister Act’ at Ogunquit Playhouse
With good songs and fine performers this highly-entertaining show tries hard and succeeds in its effort to "Spread the Love Around." Read on
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TheaterDRC closes its season with ‘phantasmagorical’ time-jumping play, ‘The Watson Intelligence’
"The best way to describe the play is phantasmagorical – it jumps around in time from 1876 to 2011 to 1891 to 1931," Beyland said. "The play is a loving tribute, and cautionary tale, dedicated to those people, and machines, we all depend on." Read on
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Arts & EntertainmentFive Maine-based storytellers take the stage for sold-out Moth Mainstage show at State Theatre
The Moth has found Maine to be fertile ground for storytellers, hosting several shows here over the years. A live version of "The Moth Radio Hour" was recorded in Portland in 2013. Read on
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Arts & EntertainmentRootsy Della Mae heads for Port City and Nate Tucker brings old and new rhythms to Victoria Mansion
They're out of Boston but hang their hats in Nashville and just released their third album, a self-titled one on the Rounder label. Say howdy to Della Mae. Read on
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Indie Film8-year-old Ellie Foss made a movie about the tooth fairy (with some help from her mom, Portland actor/director Anna Gravél)
Ellie Foss is 8, and her mom, local actress, director and producer Anna Gravél of Portland-based Through the Door Productions, is lending her expertise (and that of her filmmaker and actor friends) to bringing Ellie's first film (working title "TF 1138" – the "TF" stands for Tooth Fairy) to the screen. Read on
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DanceEsduardo Mariscal presents ‘Carne,’ a dance, music and multi-media performance piece at Portland Stage
The cast includes dancers from at least three companies, including Portland Ballet, Maine State Ballet and Art Moves. It is experimental in process, with a result that may change with each performance. "The only one who knows the whole vision of it is me," Mariscal said. Read on
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Do thisEagle pose on the East End: Maine YogaFest returns to Portland July 10-12
Roll out the mats. Maine YogaFest returns to Portland July 10-12. The festival drew hundreds yogis - from novices to the well-practiced - to the East End last year for yoga workshops, meditation and music. Now organizers are adding even more to this year's weekend event. Read on
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Eat and RunArtemisia Cafe in Portland: Still delicious after all these years
Artemisia and I go back many years and I'm as invested as ever because the quality of their lunches has remained steadfast with new offerings folded into their menu over the years. Read on
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We'll help you plan your best summer yet with our annual roundup of can't miss events! Plus we've got a Face the Music interview with vocal powerhouse Josh Groban who is performing in Portland on 6/24. And as always, we'll help you have a terrific weekend with our hand-picked selection of events. Have fun out there!
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