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Not fade away
The end is near! (Of summer, that is, so get a move on.)Long and winding road for remastered Beatles albums 
Chris Brown felt he was hearing what the Beatles wanted him to hear.
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Buckwheat Zydeco
"Accordionist" and "mainstream success" typically don't go together. But Buckwheat Zydeco seems to have conquered the market with his soul, blues and zydeco. 8:00 pm Wednesday @ Jonathan's, Ogunquit
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Meet Nels Cline
Wlico's in town this weekend for the sold-out Pier Revue, and guitarist Nels Cline is making a side-stop to meet fans and sign paraphenalia. Wilco Guitarist Scheduled for CD Signing Meet and Greet at Portland Bull Moose
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She's Urban Epic
Portlander Stephanie Navrat is taking on the Urban Epic challenge this weekend. And we think the first-time triathlete is gonna kill it. Stephanie Navrat and other triathletes to watch this Saturday
JJ's Eatery Too, Old Orchard BEach
The downtown restaurant, located right along the railroad tracks in the heart of the action, was not only open for the season and open for breakfast, but it turns out that JJ's Too is open year-round - which is most promising.
Drink Specials
Get a free slice of pizza when you buy 2 drinks , Sun-Thurs from 5-8 pm at Slice Bar $1.00 off house brews, 4-7 pm, Mon-Fri; Tue: $9.99 Burger & Pint Night at Sebago $6.00 martinis at Eve's at the Garden $1.50 bud lite drafts and "buy one get one free" martinis , every day at Anthony's Martini Bar
J's Oyster Bar
J's Oyster Bar is the type of place for which everyone has a "remember when" story. Located on Portland Pier, J's is firmly established among the folks of Portland.
The Lomax
The Lomax blends best of old & new on debut release.
William Earl: 'Giving credit'
Local music around town
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Portland Music Foundation's 3rd Annual Launch Party
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"A Bad Day at Gopher’s Breath"
7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center 442-8455.
7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center 442-8455.
"Battle of the Blends"
7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center 782-7228.
7:30 p.m., Franco-American Heritage Center 782-7228.
"Collected Stories"
8 p.m., Skidompha Library 563-8116.
8 p.m., Skidompha Library 563-8116.
"Dracula"
7:30 p.m., Theater Project
7:30 p.m., Theater Project
"Drawings"
reception 3 to 5 p.m., June Fitzpatrick Gallery
reception 3 to 5 p.m., June Fitzpatrick Gallery
From The Switch Datebook
OCTOBER 24
Saco Spirit's ninth annual Pumpkin Festival once again gives folks a chance to add their carved pumpkin to a huge pumpkin display, which is lighted at 5 p.m. Events during the day include music and dance performances, a Halloween party for your pup, trick or treating and the Headless Horseman Parade. Go to www.sacospirit.com for a schedule or weather info.
OCTOBER 27
Port Veritas resurrects its Dead Poetry Slam in honor of Halloween. Competitors in the slam must read work by - you guessed it - dead poets. Costumes and props encouraged. The evening will also feature guest musicians, poets and performers. Go to portveritas.org for information. 7 p.m. (open mic sign up), 8:30 p.m. (slam). North Star Music Cafe, 225 Congress St., Portland. $2 to $5 suggested donation
OCTOBER 28
Saxman and vocalist Karl Denson and his Tiny Universe are touring in support of the band`s latest album, "Brother's Keeper." The album was released last month. Denson spent many years playing with Lenny Kravitz before forming Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Go to karldenson.us to stream audio. This is a 21-and-older show. Tickets at Bull Moose Music stores. 9 p.m. Asylum, Portland, $18 in advance; $20 day of show
Fast Forward Farther in the Future
(mark your calendar)
Crosby, Stills and Nash @ Merrill Auditorium
An Evening with Joan Baez @ Merrill Auditorium
Margaret Cho @ Port City Music Hall
Quest for Your Best
The 10-week personal training program has come to a close. Read the final story and see a slideshow recording the exertion and the exercise. From "overfat" to "Wow" in 10 weeks
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Public Enemies
G-man Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) vows to nab notorious criminal John Dillinger (Johnny Depp).
Find a Movie
Famous people
Images of celebrities such as Jodi Foster, Demi MooreJames Taylor and the late Andrew Wyeth grace the walls of the Portland Museum of Art.
Outdoors again
We've got it all: great beaches, outdoor music, gorgeous hiking trails, fairs and festivals, well-kept parks and plenty of water - both salty and fresh.