‘Rock of Ages,’ a hirsute homage to over-the-top ’80s music and pop culture, comes to Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Saturday.
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Bar Guide: Cocktails and divine desserts at Bar of Chocolate
The Bar of Chocolate may easily be the Old Port’s best-kept secret. Tucked between the Oasis and Amigos, this bar is unlike any other I’ve been to in Maine. Patrons walk in off the cobblestone street to find comfy chairs, a few tables and a small L-shaped bar with stools. To the right of the […]
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‘Cats’ was ’80s most iconic musical, reinvigorated Broadway
‘Cats’ – the 1980s’ most iconic musical – is also the show that helped reinvigorate Broadway and reinvent the form.
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What Ales You: Looks good! Tastes great! Both sides win
As I wandered through the beer aisle at the grocery store, the artwork on the 12-pack of Geary’s Summer Ale jumped out at me for two reasons. First, the photograph and design by Kaitlin Callender, a junior in graphic design at the Maine College of Art, are striking. And second, I’ve just started drinking spring […]
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Off Beat: Comics relief
Artists and readers enjoy the chance to relax and socialize at Coast City Comics’ ‘Drink & Draw’ sessions.
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Art and Theater Listings
Classical music, dance, theater, auditions, art museums and galleries
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Power ballads: Screaming sweet nothings, baby
From ‘Sister Christian’ to ‘I’ll Be There for You,’ loud love songs marked the ’80s.
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CD Review: New release could revive slumbering heavy metal band
Portland’s best heavy metal band actually broke up four years ago. Ogre pounded out terrific doomy stoner rock for a solid decade before calling it quits in 2009. Say “Doom metal” or “stoner rock” to any headbanger, and they’ll know exactly what kind of music you’re talking about: Bass-heavy hard rock played with down-tuned, fuzzed […]
