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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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Darien Brahms

Think sunset. Folk music. And maybe a glass of wine (hidden, of course, from those snoopy coppers). Darien Brahms takes the stage in Western Promenade Park as part of the Sunset Folk Series. 7:45 pm Wednesday @ Western Promenade Park
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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
FOOD
dining

Olive Cafe, Portland

The flavors of Middle Eastern cooking, cool mint, sour sumac (the Mediterranean kind, not Maine's ubiquitous poison sumac), tahini and an abundance of parsley and tomatoes, are perfect for relieving January monotony.
BARS & CLUBS

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.
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MUSIC

The Lomax

The Lomax blends best of old & new on debut release.
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Art Guild of Freeport Show
Freeport Community Library (207)865-3307.
Baby Time
10:00-10:20 AM, McArthur Public Library 284-4181.
Beginner Dog Training Class
Jessica Robichaud, CPDT-KA 6:15, Happy Tails Dog Training Facility 571-9093.
Beginner Dog Training Class
Jessica Robichaud, CPDT-KA 6:15, Happy Tails Dog Training Facility 571-9093.
Book signing
6 to 8 p.m., Abrahadabra Oasis

From The Switch Datebook

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Co-founded in 1995 by Jose Ayerve, local rock band Spouse has undergone a lot of fluctuations in membership over the years, but Ayerve has been a mainstay. The latest incarnation of the band performs in Portland Friday night. Spouse will be joined by Vancouver band Parlour Steps and local band Metal Feathers. 10 p.m., Empire Dine & Dance, Portland, $5.
JANUARY 23
Bethel's annual WinterFest gets under way on Saturday and continues through Jan. 31. Some of the festival events include ice skating, a snow maze, demonstrations, skiing and snowshoeing activities, horse-drawn sleigh rides, a laser tag tournament and hot-air balloon rides. Go to www.bethelwinterfest.com for a full schedule.
JANUARY 23
Maine native Roy Davis is releasing his new album, "We Are a Lightning Bolt," and with the release are a number of CD-release concerts. He'll be in Portland Saturday night and at the Unity Centre on Jan. 30. For his Portland show, he'll be joined by Marie Moreshead and Dave Gutter and Evan Casas. The Portland show is for ages 18 and older. Tickets at Bull Moose Music stores and at www.space538.org.

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Margaret Cho @ Port City Music Hall
8:00 pm, Thursday, September 24 | Get tickets


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

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Images of celebrities such as Jodi Foster, Demi MooreJames Taylor and the late Andrew Wyeth grace the walls of the Portland Museum of Art.
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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.
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