Lettuce play
Lettuce stays fresh, even after a decade of playing together. In fact, they just released their third album "Rage," last month.@ Big Easy, Portland Get tickets Hear the Lettuce funk
Employee artists
See that guy framing your overpriced 'masterpiece'? He's a rare breed of functionally employed artists.5:00 p.m. Friday @ Casco Bay Frames and Gallery Art is happening all over the place
The Baker's Bench
The Westbrook shop makes work-of-art sandwiches.
Stop. Dead End.
Local alt-country band Dead End Armory recently released its new album, "Hope You're Good." They hope it's good.
A Hazard, but funny
Weirdo funnyman DJ Hazard gets a showcase this weekend, starting Thursday, at the Comedy Connection.
Local Drinks, Local Activity
From the Bleachers to the skybox: G&R DiMillo's Bayside
The turnover in Portland's bar scene can be downright ridiculous. But former Bleachers' ticket holders - and there were plenty on my visit - are pleasantly surprised with the renovation at G&R DiMillo's Bayside. More
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Jazz Breakfast at Portland Museum of Art
Sundays were created for relaxation (or recuperation, depending on how late your Saturday went). But it is possible to maintain that leisurely Sunday sentiment and still DO something. Heck, even something cultural [gasp!]. More
Been to Jazz Breakfast? What'd you think?
Exploring the Outdoors
It's an easy 2-mile round trip hike to the south summit of Peary and fab views of the snow-capped White Mountains. 
Take the extra time and bag the north summit as well for a striking vista of Pleasant Mountain. Carey Kish knows hiking
Maine takes its beer seriously - and Greater Portland has a handful of breweries that would love to have you over for a visit. 
The free samples are pretty convincing: Maine knows beer.
Breweries ready to give you a tour & a taste
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Pirates PlayOff Hockey Game - May 6
Propel event
Reiche Library Closure Protest
West End Beautification Day 2008
Dinner and a Movie
Skewers of many meats, and as much as you can eat.
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A man accepts a spot in his best friend's bridal party so he can prevent her wedding and woo her. Check showtimes
Liked this movie better when it was called "My Best Friend's Wedding"? Find another flick:
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