Archive for February 16th, 2012:

Mardi Gras at The Easy Street Lounge with The Flashbacks Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012

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Don yer beads, masks, boas and attitude for an evening of frivolity and fun at Easy Street Lounge..buy a pub crawl pass and get your drink specials… The Flashbacks provide yet another evening of great music!!!

Dirigo at The Big Easy w/ Commanchero & John Clavette Band on Feb. 17, 2012

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Dirigo consists of guitarist Luke Patchen Montgomery (Strangefolk), bassist Erik Glockler (Strangefolk), guitarist Steve Jones (The Coming Grass, The Boneheads) and drummer Russ Lawton (Strangefolk and Trey Anastasio Band). All members sing, with the songwriting divided evenly between Montgomery, Glockler and Jones. The group has been playing on and off over the past 10 years under various names and decided on the name Dirigo in 2010. This Latin word is also the Maine State Motto (“I Lead”).

Exciting Events, Films and Music at The Space Gallery through February 25, 2012

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The Toughcats blend old-time bluegrass, swooning indie rock and classic pop twitches into one mean live show. With Jake Greenlaw providing the feverish beats, Joe Nelson on guitar and Colin Gulley on banjo, the charming trio from midcoast Maine make for a best of both worlds scenario: timeless music that is at once unquestionably danceable and haltingly listenable. They’ll be joined by the deft and idiosyncratically melodic Portlanders The Milkman’s Union.

Homeward Bound at The Gardiner American Legion on Sat, Feb. 18th, 2012

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About Homeward Bound Heel kicking country! Genre Country and more Members Ira Dyer: Lead vocals/Rhythm guitar Stephen Stetson: Lead guitar/backing vocals

We are mainly an acoustic duo but you can hire us as a trio or band also.

Gaslight Theater to Stage Annie Baker’s “Circle Mirror Transformation” March 2 to 10, 2012

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The cast features Joe McGrann, Randolph “Randy” Jones, Samantha Wilson, Lynn Twitchell, and Stormy Tellefsen Keithly. The play is directed by Richard Bostwick and assisted by Deborah Howard. Circle Mirror Transformation won the 2010 Obie Award for Best New American Play. It will be presented March 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 PM and at 2 PM on March 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for Students and Senior Citizens. All performances at Hallowell City Hall. For reservations call 207-626-3698

REMINDER: Call for Artists to Enter Art2012 at The Harlow Gallery

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The Kennebec Valley Art Association invites artist submissions to Art2012, 17th annual juried show at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. Art2012 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine. Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including hand pulled prints, photography and sculpture and fine crafts, including ceramics, glass and fiberart. Jewelery and clothing are not eligible.

Ryan Wimbish on Feb. 17th, Jen Yasi on Feb. 18 at The Old Goat

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Ryan Wimbish on Feb. 17th, Jen Yasi on Feb. 18 at The Old Goat

Marcia Ball at The Time Out Pub on February 25th

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Marcia Ball Time Out Pub 275 Main Street Rockland, Maine Saturday Feb 25th 7:00 PM Ticket price: $35.00 Phone Paul E Benjamin for tickets 207-596-6055

Safety Assessments Helping Older and Disabled Adults Live Independently

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SPECTRUM GENERATIONS today announced the expansion of their Bridges Help at Home Geriatric Care Management Division to include Home Safety Assessments. Bridges Help at Home provides in-home care for help with hygiene, housekeeping or transportation, LifeAid Medical Alert Systems, and Geriatric Care Management and Consulting.

Cue, Portland Stage E-Magazine for February 2012

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An Open and Shut Case Ted Gallant with the blinds. Another Portland Stage mystery has finally been solved. While Philip Marlowe treads the boards onstage, a crew of technicians works [...]

Portland Symphony to Present A Benny Goodman Tribute on Feb. 25, 2012

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Twenty-something clarinetist Dave Bennett has been described as “Benny Goodman reincarnated.” This jaw-dropping musical prodigy brings to life the classic sound and music of “The King of Swing” with incredible technique and style. You’ll hear Swing-Era classics including Moonglow, I’ve Got Rhythm, Stompin’ at the Savoy, and Sing, Sing, Sing.

REMINDER: Jazz, Cubano, and The Percussion of Inanna at One Longfellow Square through Feb. 18, 2012

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About Jewel in The Heart. We feel that the joy experienced through the music of the drum, our voices, and their overtones is carrying us into the coming era – one of peace, boundless creative expression and abundance for all. Our music is our offering, creating songs that express a vision of hope, of healing, of strength, and solidarity. Music is our common language on this planet, a way to appreciate our commonalities, our diversity, our traditions, and the fusion of those sounds and rhythms and harmonies that bring us joy.

CORRECTION: Homeward Bound on Feb.16th and The Eccentrics on Feb. 17th, 2012 at Jonathan’s

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Homeward Bound on Feb. 16th and The Eccentrics on Feb. 19, 2012 at Jonathan’s

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