Down East & Acadia
Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine
Theater The Show Must Go On "Write what you know," they say. So it's no wonder that British playwright Michael Frayn dreamed up Noises Off, the classic tale of an inept theater troupe's struggle to finish its tour amidst the havoc of lovers' quarrels, eccentric actors, and stray sardines. Jan. 23 - Feb.
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Art Oh, The Humanity Add a little depth to your social calendar with a viewing of Francisco Goya: Los Caprichos. The exhibit features a series of eighty black-and-white prints published in 1799 that satirize the foibles of late eighteenth-century Spanish society and humanity in general. Described by
Dance Culture Shock Start with Stravinsky's seminal composition The Firebird. Then add original hip-hop beats and a troupe of eight dancers from the United States, Colombia, and Japan who've worked with Jurassic 5 and Diddy. The result? Not your typical ballet. DecaDanceTheatre vs. The Firebird comes
Hands-On Carry My Wife, Please You don't have to be united in matrimony to take part in the North American Wife Carrying Championships, but it might help. Contestants in male-female pairs take on a challenging, 278-yard obstacle course complete with water hazard and log hurdles. The grand prize is the
Using local Maine ingredients whenever possible is at the heart of Cynthia Finnemore Simonds' new cookbook Fresh Maine Salads: Innovative Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts (published by our affiliate, Down East Books, www.downeastbooks.com ; paperback; 112 pages; $18.95). In this edited excerpt she
Opinions, advisories, and musings from the length and breadth of Maine
Features Reinventing Brunswick What happens when a navy town loses its base? By Virginia Wright Roadside Rebel As stubborn as it is handsome, wild tansy refuses to be hemmed in. Maine's gardeners forgive the rude manners and pledge eternal devotion. By Rebecca Sawyer-Fay A Touch of Madness The only thing
There's just one thing wrong with summer in Maine: it's too short. Most Mainers know how to make the most of their every waking moment during the summer months, but for those who find themselves with a free moment (or fifty) we've created the ultimate summer to-do list. Whether you're hoping to discover
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