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Day Trippin'
As Southwest Airlines constantly reminds us, we've still gotta get away. We'll just be taking the car that already has 90,000 miles racked up and packing our lunch.
Music alfresco
It's time to get outside to hear some great local musicians - and a few from away
Small plate style
The Salt Exchange brings app-sized fine dining to Portland
Brian Vanden Brink photo
First Friday Art Walk
Pick a spot in Portland and explore the big creativity of this little city. Many galleries serve up free wine. 5-8 pm Friday throughout Portland
4th Fireworks
Click the link above for firework listings across the state or head up Munjoy Hill to see Portland's big show. 9:15ish Saturday @ Eastern Prom, Portland
Photo courtesy of Bath Heritage Days
Bath Boat Parade
Bath Heritage Days wrap up today with food, arts, crafts, carnival and fireworks at 9:15 pm. The Boat Parade starts at 1 pm 1 pm Sunday @ Kennebec River, Bath
Veranda Thai
The newish spot off outer Washington Avenue is cute and quaint, but it's small. Very small. With just seven tables inside (and a couple more out on the sidewalk in front) it's easy to hear what's happening at every other table.
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
Mathew's Lounge
The kind of place you can go when you've been kicked out of every other bar and still need another drink.
Putnam Smith
'GoldrushÕ translates traditional sound in unconventional light
William Earl: 'Rewriting history'
Local music around town
"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
7 p.m., Stonington Opera House 367-2788.
7 p.m., Stonington Opera House 367-2788.
"Crazy for You"
8 p.m., Bowdoin College (Pickard Theater)
8 p.m., Bowdoin College (Pickard Theater)
"Godspell"
2 and 8 p.m., Arundel Barn Playhouse
2 and 8 p.m., Arundel Barn Playhouse
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
8 p.m., Boothbay Playhouse 633-3379.
8 p.m., Boothbay Playhouse 633-3379.
"King Lear"
7:30 p.m., Camden Opera House
7:30 p.m., Camden Opera House
From The Switch Datebook
FRIDAY JUNE 26
With their own brand of wit, physical comedy and high-energy stunts, Matt and Jason Tardy are more than just musicians - they are the gatekeepers of the unique AUDIOBODY experience. The duo produces music on a chrome spine of electro-drums and is well known for its audio jumpsuits. AUDIOBODY makes a stop at the Portland Performing Arts Center during its upcoming tour. Tix $10 at the door/$6 online and available at www.audiobody.com.
SATURDAY JUNE 27
What do you mean Portland doesn't have a lobster festival? This is Maine! Kudos to the Falmouth rotary for filling the shellfish gap with the FIRST ANNUAL PORTLAND LOBSTER FESTIVAL. $12.50 gets you a lobster dinner - or a BBQ plate if lobster ain't your thang. Stream Reggae will be playing tunes all day and vendors will be on hand pushing their wares. The festival runs from noon to 5 pm on the Maine State Pier. More info: www.portlandlobsterfest.com.
SATURDAY JULY 4
A block party-style convergence, the RADIANCE ARTS & CULTURE FEST celebrates summer, independence and sustainability. The fest offers a blend of music, dance, handmade artistry and crafted goods. Locally produced art and retail goods will be raffled throughout the day in support of Portland Parks and Rec's new skate park fund. The outdoor gathering runs from 2 pm to sunset in Lincoln Park in Portland. Admission is free. More info: http://evolve2advance.com/radiancefest.html.
Fast Forward Farther in the Future
(mark your calendar)
WEEN @ Port City Music Hall8:00 pm, Friday, July 10
Crosby, Stills and Nash @ Merrill Auditorium
An Evening with Joan Baez @ Merrill Auditorium
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Public Enemies
G-man Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) vows to nab notorious criminal John Dillinger (Johnny Depp).
Find a Movie
Friday, July 3
"We'll make the most of the midsummer sun as we hit the pavement in the heart of the Arts District for this month's tour."
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.
Zone Urban Epic adds Restaurant & Bar Challenge [07/02/09]
Portland fireworks set for Saturday July 4 [06/30/09]
King will speak on energy in Falmouth [06/25/09]
Books and Blooms returns to Boothbay [06/25/09]
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