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Face the Music: Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael, talk music (mostly) before Maine show

by Aimsel Ponti August 28, 2023August 31, 2023

The sibling duo plays a sold-out show Sept. 9 at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield.

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Live Music Lineup: Journey tribute, GoldenOak festival and reggae tunes on an island

by Aimsel Ponti August 28, 2023August 24, 2023

Under the Oaks happens on Saturday in Farmington.

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Indie Film: Hollywood drummer tries his hand at filmmaking with horror short

by Dennis Perkins August 28, 2023August 24, 2023

Quinn, a Maine musician whose off-beat percussion skills are in-demand on film sets, has taken on a new creative endeavor.

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‘Barbie’ becomes highest-grossing movie of 2023 as ‘Gran Turismo’ zooms to No. 1 at the box office

by Christi Carras Los Angeles Times (TNS) August 27, 2023

During its historic theatrical run, “Barbie” has shattered a slew of records, including the highest domestic debut of 2023 and the biggest North American launch of all time for a title directed by a woman.

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‘Gran Turismo’ and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press August 27, 2023August 27, 2023

Sony Pictures reported that ‘Gran Turismo’ opened with $17.3 million over the weekend, while Warner Bros. estimated that ‘Barbie,’ in its sixth week of release, took in $17.1 million.