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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
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.
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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Art Guild of Freeport Show
Freeport Community Library (207)865-3307.
Freeport Community Library (207)865-3307.
Baby Time
10:00-10:20 AM, McArthur Public Library 284-4181.
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.
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.
Jessica Robichaud, CPDT-KA 6:15, Happy Tails Dog Training Facility 571-9093.
Book signing
6 to 8 p.m., Abrahadabra Oasis
6 to 8 p.m., Abrahadabra Oasis
From The Switch Datebook
JANUARY 22
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.
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).
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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.
Feb. Greendrinks canceled (March is ON) and Greendrinks seeks your input [02/03/10]
Maine Restaurant Week 2010 Participating Restaurants Unveiled [02/03/10]
Acorn Productions announces play selections for the 2010 Maine Playwrights Festival [02/03/10]
Valentines Bazaar at The Maine Studios Feb 13-14 [02/03/10]
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