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October 24, 2010

Book Review: O’Neill has great cast of relatives

"Blood-Dark Track" begins with the discovery of his grandfather's arrest.
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October 24, 2010

Art Review: Romanticism, brilliantly on target

When I recently walked into Ed Pollack Fine Arts to see the David Itchkawich show, I was struck by a pair of fine drawings by Ken Greenleaf. While I think his new paintings are very strong, I prefer his drawings. Seemingly simple, their visual and intellectual gymnastics flow and swoop gracefully by means of a […]
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October 24, 2010

Signings, etc.

DOUGLAS KENNEDY Novelist Douglas Kennedy, who has a home in Maine, will be reading, signing and discussing his book “The Pursuit of Happiness.” The book is set in post-World War II New York City. WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Longfellow Books, Monument Square, Portland HOW MUCH: Free INFO: Longfellowbooks.com; 772-4045
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October 24, 2010

Book Review: The dish ran away with a spoon

In a romantic crisis, the heroine in Melissa Senate's new book returns home to Maine and takes over her grandmother's island cooking school.
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October 24, 2010

Waldo Theatre hosts ‘Comedy of Errors’

WALDOBORO — The Theater at Monmouth hits the road to present Shakespeare’s first play, “The Comedy of Errors” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Waldo Theatre. The production uses ancient Ephesus as the background for Shakespeare’s early story of chaos, love and reunion. “The Comedy of Errors” features a cast of eight professional actors and […]

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October 24, 2010

Classical Beat: ‘Sleepy Hollow’ as ballet might become its own local legend

Stravinski and Diaghilev, Copland and Balanchine, Mosier and Shipman. Choreographer Nell Shipman of the Portland Ballet Company laughs at the comparison, but her collaboration with composer Kirt Mosier on “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” ballet is the only such venture in recent years on the Maine scene. And if what I saw at a rehearsal […]
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October 24, 2010

Society notebook: Buoyed by good friends

Supporters of SailMaine raise nearly $13,000 to help the program with its mission.
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October 24, 2010

Scene & Heard Datebook

IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TUESDAY • DownEast Pride Alliance, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Grace Restaurant, Portland. Network with members of gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses and enjoy drinks and appetizers. Free. www.depabusiness.com. WEDNESDAY • Infused Skyy Vodka Tasting, 5 to 7 p.m., The Salt Exchange, […]
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October 24, 2010

Calendar

Art“John Haberle: Master of Illusion,” Portland Museum of Art, Portland, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 12. “Debating Modern Photography: The Triumph of Group f/64,” Portland Museum of Art, Portland, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to […]
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October 17, 2010

Taste & Tell: Mekhong serves up unique twist on Thai tastes

Mekhong Thai has stood its ground for almost a decade, serving Thai dishes that rely on some tasty basics to please, like crunchy coatings and sweet and cream, aromatic sauces. Revved up with some hot spice, which transforms the sauces into something more sophisticated, dinner at Mekhong Thai has an appetizing allure that makes me […]

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