The dance club’s owner, Robert ‘Bubba’ Larkin, who was also known for his race horses at Scarborough Downs, has run the joint for nearly 70 years.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Mainers take to the stage with spooky stories, political messages and more this fall
See ‘Dracula’ performed as a play or dance production, the story of Margaret Chase Smith at Portland Stage and two major motion pictures turned into musicals.
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Leaf through these – fall’s most anticipated Maine books
You’ll find tales of towns, islands and war. Plus a cookbook.
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What you can learn from Maine’s college art museums this fall
Plus, the major shows of the season at the state’s other leading art institutions.
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From ’90s nostalgia to comic relief, there’s a show to suit your mood coming to Maine
Rock bands Soul Asylum and Rainbow Kitten Surprise, comics Chelsea Handler and David Cross, musicians Pitbull and Post Malone and a puppet festival are coming this fall.
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Tim Curry makes surprise big screen return, first feature film since 2012 stroke
The 78-year-old ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star now appears in Michael Leavy’s horror film, ‘Stream.’
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From pommel to dance floor, Stephen Nedoroscik to join ‘Dancing With the Stars’
The casting was announced on Thursday’s episode of ABC’s ‘Good Morning America. The Paris Olympian is the first celebrity contestant named for the season.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Review
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard takes sold-out Thompson’s Point crowd for a wild ride
Fans of the genre-spanning Australian band are saying the Tuesday night show in Portland, featuring debut performances and a dip in the Fore River, was among the strongest on its tour so far.
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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
The singer lists the date of separation as April 26.