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May 2012

• Some art and music before a weekend of camping and kites
• Music in many genres - even some Celtic punk

April 2012

• Looking for local music? You only have to look here
• A look back at a former Sox star and art walking in Biddeford
• The week starts with lasers and ends with Earth Day
• Choose a beach party or an evening with The Dude

March 2012

• Free music & film, plus pricey dancing and drinks
• Festivals for books and chocolate this week
• A few films to choose from, and great local music
• Ready, set ... time to go green
• From cheap to romantic: A week of things to do

February 2012

• A birthday bash and a walk in fresh snow
• See art, taste beer and party for Good Shepherd
• Music, derby and and Oscar party
• Get outdoors at Pineland or catch a $5 movie
• Here comes Swedish folk & Laser Fest
• Valentine's brews and kisses from canines
• Fashion from African, toboggan time and a Sunday for the ladies
• Cajun food and Greendrinks highlight the week
• From College Night to Art Walk to the Super Bowl

January 2012

• Women in hip-hop and a PMA night for college students
• Documentary films and plenty of music
• Hillbillies at the Bew Haus and a doc of shipyard history
• Wines from France and singing twins from Hallowell
• Check out a cheap movie or a terrific happy hour
• Big Air in Biddeford, followed by a dinosaur experience
• Greendrinks and a songwriters showcase
• Comedy, Art Walk and cheap tacos

December 2011

• Trivia and art to ease into a new year
• Welcome 2012 with marshmallows, fireworks and the frigid Atlantic
• Support young musicians or help out the Red Cross
• Sly Chi and free tea as the countdown continues
• More ugly sweaters and a de-stressing walk
• Merry Madness, lobster races and ugly sweaters
• Plenty of music, much of it free
• Holiday spirit and some options for the humbugs
• Holiday trees and free college music
• A bargain at Victoria Mansion and a festive Art Walk

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November 2011

• Music, trivia and free ski passes to Saddleback
• Tree lightings, Black Friday at Jimmy's & Pats vs. Philly
• Watch the Pats and eat cheap and enjoy some Wednesday music
• Get lit at L.L. Bean or survive Homecoming again at Bubba's
• A little shopping, a little music, a great weekend
• Music from roots to country to swing this week
• A Red Claws party and cheap CDs

October 2011

• 'Local' Pixies and draft night with the Red Claws
• Make it a spooky weekend with these cheap options
• Enjoy some Irish music and dogs in costume
• Breast Fest and a Halloween dance party
• A little Led Zeppelin and Earth Science Day
• BYOV at Greendrinks or sing along with Kris Rodgers
• Fall's the time for a great First Friday
• Enjoy the poetry and get your Irish on

September 2011

• One last night at the drive-in and a big football game
• Local author makes good at GLB and freebie at Stone Mountain
• Motel art, giant pumpkins and A Tribe Called Quest
• Ready for some football – and some Ozzy
• Aliens, an anniversary and some football
• A bit of jazz or maybe a movie on the cheap
• From art and hip-hop to Greek food and sand castles
• Back to work with art and music
• Start the long weekend with Art Walk, end with poetry

August 2011

• Bluegrass, a few movies and maybe a "Stairway to Heaven"
• Picnic in the park and some classic movies
• Jump into a Grunt Match or check out some jazz
• Festivals that promise music and more
• Reggae, plus Salt 'N Pepa vs. TLC
• Final outdoor theater offerings & visit by Rickie Lee
• Catch the outdoor music while you still can
• Welcome to yet another First Friday

July 2011

• A couple movies and lots more music
• Yoga walking and mountain challenges
• Take advantage of all the outdoor music
• A few festivals and Court Yard Hounds at L.L. Bean
• Take advantage of the weather and get outside
• Lunchtime music and Sunday reggae
• Get ready for a week of outdoor music

June 2011

• Some great free music and don't forget the fireworks
• Get ready to kick off summer on Thursday
• Don't pass up the free open houses
• Outdoor music and other free listening options
• Fun festivals and cheap books
• Take on the chilly weather with some trivia
• Don't miss this weekend's festivals
• Purple tribute and local music honors
• Get out and about for First Friday

May 2011

• Music, cheap wings and Baxter beer
• Hit the road for some holiday weekend fun
• Happy hours and more Board Game Olympics
• Girls & Gears and art hunt this weekend
• A week of metal, movie music and wizard rock
• Some rock, some bikes & some kites
• Songwriters and "Dickens Dream" this week
• Don't miss Art Walk and Kentucky Derby parties
• Happy hours, trivia and great local music

April 2011

• Must dos: Fisherman's Fest and a date with The Dude
• Music from meet and greets to Kenya does Lauryn
• Enjoy Earth Day and catch Laser Mania
• A great Two; and even greater Clash
• Record Store Day is weekend's can't-miss event
• Madonna and Gaga in a classic Clash

March 2011

• Don't miss Art Walk of Festival of the Book
• Books, basketball and cheap beer
• Races and maple syrup on tap this weekend
• Local singers out in force this week
• Free ice cream and a Spring Fling
• A week that's all about gearing up for St. Paddy's Day
• Blarney Days and Beer & Blarney
• As usual, Tuesday's a big night out
• After First Friday, it's time to celebrate Mardi Gras

February 2011

• Two events to hear at Port City this week
• Free theater and music this weekend
• Everything's better after a good happy hour
• Inside it's Laser Fest; outside Snowman Adventure
• Make the best of V-Day, then find a good happy hour
• Try a toboggan or cheer on some boarders
• Movies with Oscar buzz for just $5 at the Nick
• Another First Friday and a pretty big football game

January 2011

• Films to check out before College Night at PMA
• Spend a couple nights at Blue this weekend
• Brave the cold for trivia and music
• Break out your robot suit or cheer on the mushers
• Two is back, and don't miss Sam and Dana
• Get to Club 302 for some billiards
• Start with trivia, move on the retro
• Go walking on the first First Friday of the year

December 2010

• Open mics are bringing good, cheap music
• Ringing in the new year on the cheap
• Hooking up with Seth, or maybe a cheap movie
• Plenty of music for your pre-Christmas week
• Check out the Ice Walk and listen to some jazz
• Greendrinks at State and an evening of Merry Madness
• Free ski passes and cool parties at Slainte
• Tree fest, great music and cheap beer
• Holiday festivals are upon us

November 2010

• Two is back and karaoke is cool
• Meet Maine authors or check out Slainte's beats
• Music ranges from Middle Eastern to jazz this week
• First off this weekend, it's First Friday
• A trip to Augusta - and don't forget to vote

October 2010

• A weekend full of Halloween fun
• A little art and some free music
• Break out the '80s clothes before Halloween
• Cheap flicks & cheaper music this week
• Cheap derby and free music this weekend
• This week it's Greendrinks and Wines of the World
• Get your fill of pumpkins and cheese
• It's a musical kind of week

September 2010

• Any First Friday is a good Friday
• Monday Night Football and Family Feud
• Alpacas and a solar celebration this weekend
• Good music and cheap happy hours
• Fall festivals are in the air
• Help Mama celebrate or join Drew at the Nick
• Last chance to taste those DivaTinis
• From Two right back to the '80s
• It's a holiday weekend! Enjoy music, scenery, friends

August 2010

• Cheap drinks for your Monday; Two for Tuesday
• Hunting, shooting and lots of chili
• Start with Irish music, end with two-steppin'
• Films, big hair and swing dancing
• Still plenty of music to hear this summer
• Breakfast at Tiffany's and Art in the Park
• Great music, free wine and some fire for Tuesday
• First Friday is back; Shakespeare is still here
• Find out what AcroYoga is or eat some lobster

July 2010

• Celebrate the nations and light up the Nubble
• Get your Shakespeare here ... or maybe a shindig
• Of tacos, music and toxic mascara
• Irish music, belly dancing and The Bard
• Clams, a food fest and lilies are on the sched
• It's game time, unless you're 'Too Broke ...'
• Feeling Alive at Five with plenty of local music
• Shipyard, movies and more outdoor music
• Celebrate big - It's a holiday weekend

June 2010

• Yoga, pilates and outdoor tunes
• Strawberries in Cape and Rustic in Skowhegan
• Make your music local, inside or out
• Take Pride in roses and surfing
• Kayaks, wine & Puff the Magic Dragon?
• Rain, rain stay away for OP Fest day
• Greek wine and tunes from the '80s
• Another First Friday is here already
• Time to check out Two & Speak Ya Clout

May 2010

• Hogs, music and maybe some gelato
• Free yoga and another chance to fall for Romeo
• Sox vs. Yanks with cheap beer
• Another ArtWalk and Shakespeare in the park
• Drink specials and lots of trivia
• Start with First Friday, end with Geary's
• For TWO this week: Moreshead & Gervasi

April 2010

• Grab your best hat, Derby Day is here
• The Man in Black & Fantastic Plastic
• "I Can Relate" to a Great Bike Swap
• Free music, cheap flicks and Thirst Innings
• Plan your Saturday around Record Store Day
• Have some fun this week despite the Tax Man
• Parrot Heads and big doings about books
• Shakespeare Smackdown to kick off the week
• April Art Walking and beach strolling

March 2010

• Trivia to start the week, then more Two
• Tender Benders & Maine Maple Sunday
• Choose Dark Nights or Dolly vs. Patsy
• College basketball, great weather and plenty of music
• Going Irish green all week long
• Irish and MRD throwdowns are in the air
• Women's Day and a little Loverless
• Make it an Old Port night for First Friday
• Last chance for Oscar viewing at $5 Nick night

February 2010

• Plague is coming, and everyone into the free pool
• Trivia, tacos and, hopefully, gold
• Shows go on, snow or no snow
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