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ThetinyhamletofSalmonhalls, softenedbytime,conjuresupa storybookworldalongthebanksof theSacoRiser.Andlittlewon¬ der-manyofthelovelyColonial homeshereinspiredtheworksofoneof Maine’sfinestnovelists,KateDouglas Wiggin,authorofRebeccaofSunnybrook Rann.
liveliestofalloftheseisa1797Feder-
albrickhomewithGeorgianlinesthatis thesettingforWiggin’sstory,“'IlieVillage WatchTower.”Ilistoriansknowtheplace astheMosesDunnIlouse,builtafter Dunn’ssawmillburneddownina1796 fire,butreaderswillforeverrememberit asLucinda’sIlouse.
Enteringfromthefrontdoor,yousee thelovelyfrontstaircaseandparlorsto yourleftandright.Thewallpaperonthe
staircaseisancientandpossiblyoriginal, arepeatingpatternofalateen-riggedboat nearanarchedbridgesuggestiveofan Italianport.
Hien,asyouwalktowardtheriver,you seetwosimplewindowsthatframethe rightparlor’sfireplace,onebluewiththe Sacoandonegoldwithfoliage.Itisthe rightwindowinthisparlorthatappearsso prominentlyin“'HieVillageWatchTow-
er,”wheretheladiesofthetown,particu¬ larlyIaicindaBascom,watchthegoingsonoftheriverandnearbybridgewith suchatellingeyeandginghamgenius thattheyhavenotroublecapturingyour heart:
“Shewassittingnowwhereshehadsat forthirtyyears.11erhigh-backedrocker, withitscushionofcopperplatepatchand itscrochetedtidy,stoodalwaysbyasouth¬
ernwindowthatlookedoutontheriver. Theriverwasasheetofcrystal,asit pouredoverthedam;arushing,roaring torrentoffoamingwhite,asitsweptunder thebridgeandfoughtitswaybetweenthe rockycliffsbeyond,sweeping,swirling, eddying,initsnarrow'channel,pulsing restlesslyintotheraggedfissuresofits shores,andleapingwithatempestuous roarintotheWitches’Eel-pot,adeep woodedgorgecleftinthever}'heartofthe granitebank.”
'IlieWitches’Eel-pot,justajotdownriv¬ erfromLucinda’sIlouse,isthereal-life IndianCellar,acavewheresettlershid duringIndianattacksinthelongago.Lat¬ eron,itwasfloodedbytheriser.
Itwashere,afteranearlychildhoodin Portland,thatKateDouglasWiggin (1859-1923)grew’up;herewherethe “MidnightCry”stagecoachrattled throughKate’sdreamseverynightonits wavfromSacotoLimington.
hisvoluptuouslyunderstated,qui¬ etworldwatchedbythetowns¬ womenismadesorealbyWiggin thatyoucanhearthecreakof Lucinda’schairasyouenterthe frontparlor.
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theymakewinderssosmallthatthreepeo¬ plecan’tlookoutof‘cmwithoutcrowd¬ in’.Ain’tthatawashboilerhe’shandin’ down?Well,it’samercy;he’sbeenbor¬ rowin’longenough!”
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Bynowyourealizethatyou’rehalfinto thestoryyourself.Thevillagesurrounding yourhouseisentirelyhistorical-nothing
KateDouglasWigginandayoungfriend.Cour¬ tesy of the Maine Women Writers Collection, University’ofNewEnglandatWestbrookCollege.
breaksthespell.AcrosstheroadistheSal¬ monFallsLibrary,foundedbyWiggin herselfin1911andfilledwithoriginalvol¬ umesofherworksaswellasearlyphotos oftheauthorandherwriter-sister,Nora ArchibaldSmith.
Acrossthestreetandonehousedownis lovelyQuillcotc,houseoftheauthorand theinspirationalsettingforRebeccaof SinmybrookRann,completewithablack andwhitelambinthepasturebehind.
Andtheotherhousesherearemagnifi¬ centtoo,whiteclapboardFederalaffairs withblackshuttersandnamesliketheDr. William Sweat House (1820) and the MosesDavisHouse(1820),butnoneto matchthisbrickhousethatisreflectedin andsoftenedbytheglimmeroftheriver.
Thegreenshutterslookbeautifulagainst thebricks.’Hiesidelightsaroundthefront doorreflectthewater.Thegranitelintels aboveandbeloweachwindow(nineover sixonthefirstfloor,sixoversixonthesec¬ ond)areofthefinestconstruction.
“TheVillageWatchlower’’beginsby
describingthisbrickhouseasbeing“in theverylapoftheroad,sothatthestage¬ drivercouldalmostknockonthewindow panewithoutgettingdownfromhisscat, onthoserareoccasionswhenhebrought ‘oldMis’Bascom’aparcelfromSaco,” andsoitis,thoughthere’sstillalovely sideyardfilledwithtalltreesonallsides.
Ithasalongbrickell,fourfireplaces (oneineachparlorandoneineachof twobedroomsabove),asecondfloor sewingroomandafirstfloorlibraryal-
APortlanddoctor,Dr.William 'IheodoreRoussin,wanderedinto this Shangri-La in 1963 and boughtthehouse.Laterinthat decade,hecreatedamother-inlawapartmenthereinthewoodensection connectingthehousetoitsredbamwith two-foot-widepineboardsandawonder¬ fulsenseofColonialdecor.
lieprobablydidn’tmindthat,inthis quietestofplaces30minutesfromPort¬ land,therewasagolfcourseaquarter miledowntheriverandawidedeckon thebackofhishousewherehecouldhear thetalkingwater.
1leprobablylikedthewide,pinefloor¬ boardsinthehouse,paintedinseagreen, cocoa,andmaroon.
Heprobablylikedthepaceoflifein SalmonFailsandthefactthatwhenhe wentupintotheattic,hefoundCanton tapestriesdatingtoMaine’sChinaTrade.
1IeputashinyQueenAnnestylewood¬ stoveinthekitchenthatwarmedhisfeet ashewalkedaroundinthemornings. Andhewatchedhischildrengrow.
Did1mentionthishouseisforsale? (Seeour“HouseoftheMonth”storyon page47ofthisissue).Learningthis,I calledtheNewYorkscholarwhoisa worldexpertonKateDouglasWiggin.I startedmentioningSalmonFallsanda certainbrickhousealongtheriver,and she exclaimed, “Ooooh! The Village WatchTower!”
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TheinteriorofPortland'snewl.L.Peanfactorystorewillbeanearcarboncopyofthel-reeportfactorystore(ahove)-blond,tongue-in-groovepaneledwalls,green carpets,andbargains.Otherdowntownsgracedwith 1 5,000-square-footPeanfactorystoresincludeConcordandNashua,NewIlampshire.
IN NOVEMBER 1973, a mass order forL.L.Bean’strademarkMaine HuntingShoeswasmadeforIsraeli troopsfightinginthewinin'slopesof theGolan1leights.ThisNovember, youcanpickupapairofBeanBootsby passingoureditorialofficesatthetopof Forest/Venueandwalkingdownthehill
to542CongressStreet.
ThemovebytheFreeportretailerand catalogstorehasdelightedlocalresidents andbusincsspeople-thetargetshopping population-andintheprocesshasso invigoratedDowntownPortlandthatas manyas40newbusinesses-nicknamed “BeanSprouts”-havejumpedintolease
spaceintheimmediateareatotakead¬ vantageofthedrawingpowerL.L.Bean. Uponlearningthis,anycynicalPort¬ landermightblinkhisorhereyesandask, Isallofthisreal?Canallofthisbetrue? OristhereactiontoBean’sarrivalso phenomenalthat,asWalterWinchell oncesaid,“ithastobeenseentobedis-
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First,let’stakealookatwhatL.L.Bean’s arrivalisinPortland,andwhatitisn’t.Itis asgreataboonforthecity’asthelossof thePorteous,Mitchell&Braundepart¬ mentstorewasabust.Itisthestorethat moretouristsvisiteachyearthananyoth¬ erinMaineasaresultofthe130million catalogsitmailsoutannually,aMaine manufacturerthathasearneditslegend¬ ary'buyerconfidencebymakinggoodon everylaceandstitchofitsfirst-quality goods.
Tomostpeopleacrossthecountry,L.L. BeanisMaine.
Aubergine Bistro has snapped up the RafflesCafespotonCongressStreetwitha 5-yearlease.“I'vebeentryingtogetinto Portlandattherightplaceattherighttime since1988,"saysDavidGrant,whoalsoowns Camden'ssuccessfulReunionGrille.Auber¬ gineBistrobringsusFrenchProvincialcook¬ ingfromtheGasconyregion.
Athree-screenmovie-theater&restaurant, Keystone Theatre-Cafe, has signed a 10yearleaseattheoldOwenMooreBuilding, whichwaspurchasedfromthecityrecentlyby developer Michael Kaplan for just $7,500. KeystonepartnersJamesFlannaganandBill Allenarecapitalizedbyasignificantpartof the proceeds from the June, 1996, sale of HomeVisionVideoforover$30million-where they were marketing director and founding partner,respectively.Thisdestinationattrac¬ tionwillbringinover106,000shoppersand viewers per year and will feature block¬ buster films on two screens, arts and in¬ dependentfilmsonthethird.Cabaretseating andPortlandtheatermemorabiliaareprom¬ ised.
At2CityCenter,OfficeEnvironmentsof Maine,with22employees,hassigneda10yearlease(openhouseisNovember14),and AtlanticBankis,accordingtoreports,poised torelocatedowntownaswell.
WhatL.L.Bean’sarrivalisn’tandwasnevermeanttobe-is therebirthof‘retail’onwhat wasoncePortland’sbusiest street.Rather,it’sanaffirma¬ tionofthemixofsecond-storybusinesses, specialtystores,vintageclothingstores, antiquestores,andgallerycollectivesthat havebeenmultiplyingontheirownre¬ cently.
Andsurprisingly,themosttellingele¬ mentinallofthismayhavebeenthe arrivalofhoncst-to-goodnesshigh-popula¬ tionsecond-storybusinesseshereinthe past18months-oncconeof[Downtown’s biggestproblcms-justwhenwe’dgivenup hopingforthem.
ConsidertherecenthistoryoftheBaxter Building,onceasiteofgnawingvacan¬ cies.
“In1990,duringtherecession,thebank
Intoday’scompetitiveenvironment,everyretailbusinesshastovie forcustomerloyalty—especiallysupermarketcompanieslike Hannaford.Tocompetesuccessfully,wearealwayslookingfornew waystoreducecostssowecanoilercustomersthebestpricesand the added value of one-stop shopping. KeyBank has helped us streamlineourmulti-statebankingoperations,reducingourcosts. Andbyintroducingbranchbankinginourstores.Keygivesus additionalwaystoretaincustomersandacquirenewones.For bankerswhounderstandthevalueofrepeatbusiness,call:
tookthebuildingbackfromPritham Singh,itsowner,andeventuallysolditto Nickand1xdaKampf,ownersoftheState '1'heatrebuilding,forabout$300,000,” saysVinVeroneauofNorthlandProper¬ ties.“'Ilien,”hesays,“inMay,1995,with¬ outhavingdonemajorimprovementsand with70percentoftheBaxterBuilding’s space vacant, the Kampfs sold the 100,000-squarcfootbuildingtoRickand PeterQuesadafor$850,000.
“RickandPeterdidacompleterenova¬ tionandmovedDiversifiedCommuni¬ cationsinatslightlyunder50,000square feetlastsummer,signinga10-ycarlease, 'llicn-boom-theremaining10,000feetof officewasleasedtoYorkInsurance,relo¬ catingfromWestbrook.1thinkthey’rein therefor5years.'TheBoulosCo.also workedonthattransaction,"hesays.
That, according to Veroneau, is whenthingsheatedup.“InJune wewerethesellingbrokerofthe buildingsat465and477Congress StreettoElizabethNoyce,earning $8,850,000forthepair.Wealsosold415 CongressStreetinMarchfor$1,425,000, a44,000-square-footbuilding.'Thelaw firmofNorman,Hanson,&'Delroyis nowthemajortenantthere.Inthelast1418months,we’vesoldover350,000 squarefeetonCongressStreet,andit givesyouagoodideaofthecapitalinvest¬ mentgoingonthere.Iwaspleasedtohear aboutL.L.Bean,butIdon’tknowifsur¬ prisedistheappropriateword.
“’Today,”hesays,“Diversified,YorkIn¬ surance,and'TalkAmericaontheupper floorshaveprovidedthebaseofshoppers tojustifyfillingthoseretailspaces.1 lookedtheotherday,andIsaw,what,20 newgroundfloorleasesbetweenMonu¬ mentandCongressSquaresinthelast year?BusinesseslikeTerraEirma,Uni¬ versityofMaineBookstore,Mr.Bagel, SophisticatedLady-allofthosetenants arcnew.Itaddsuptoover30,000square feet.'Thoseareallsmallbusinessesthat havemadeacommitment.Ithinkwhat Beansdocsisincreasestheirchancesof keepingaviablebusinessgoing.Itcould bethecornerstoneofapromisingretail area.Ireland’sCrystalhasbeeninthe arcadebuildingnearTheMovieson ExchangeStreetintheOldPortfor15 years,andeventheyarcmovingtothe BaxterBuilding,wheretherentsarecon¬ siderablylower.”
Likemushroomsafterarain,amixof businesseslike/SFLACInsurance,Kin-
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icky’sPizza,AMaharini’sCloset,(578 Congress),Artist&CraftsmanSupply,a restaurant andartsupplystoreopening insideMaineCollegeofArt,Portland Piano Exchange & Violin Shop (541 Congress),ZephyrGrill(653Congress), Magpie’s Antiques (610 Congress), SweetAnnie’sTeaShop(642Congress Street),MainclyFrames(534Congress),
By the Numbers
•The16,000-square-footfactorystore willbelocatedat542CongressStreet, Portland,Maine.
•ThePortlandfactorystoreistentatively scheduledtoopenintimeforthe1996 holidayshoppingseason.
•Approximately20employeeswillwork inthePortlandfactorystore,with numbersadjustingtomeetsales demand.
•Thefactorystorewillofferfirstquality discontinuedmerchandise,aswellas secondqualityreturns,allbackedwith L.L.Bean’s100%Satisfaction Guarantee.
•ThenewPortlandstoreisL.L.Bean’s 8thfactorystore.Thefirstfactorystore openedin1988inNorthConway,New Hampshire.
•Otherfactorystorelocationsinclude: Freeport&Ellsworth,Maine;Nashua& Concord, New Hampshire; Rehoboth Beach,Delaware;andLincolnCity, Oregon.
•L.L.Beanhasone84,000-square-foot RetailStoreinFreeport,Maine.
•1995saleswere$1,078billion-catalog andretail.
•Telephoneordersaccountformore than80percentofallL.L.Beanorders; thebalancearereceivedbymail.During itsbusiestweekin1995,theorder departmentatL.L.Beanreceived 727,408calls,with155,919callscoming inthebusiestdayalone,December11.
Encore(521Congress),Daddy’s(431 Congress),andtheperpetuallyrelocating Af-ghanRestaurantarecrowdingintothe areaaswell.Since1992,Portland’sEco¬ nomicDevelopmentDepartmenthasalso lentahandwithitsPortlandBusiness Fund,whichhasprovidedlowinterest loanstostimulategrowthinkeybusiness¬ essuchasMaterialObjects(500Con-
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grcssStreet,$22,199forbuildingren-ova¬ tions),DeepRiverPublishingCompany (565CongressStreet,$60,000forequip¬ ment),MaineCollegeofArt(522Con¬ gressStreet,$150,000,for“duediligence anddesigncosts”),BarbaArchitects(500 CongressStreet,$7,500forequipment), and the Children’s Museum of Maine ($150,000).
Beyondthat,CommonSenseDesigns of511CongressStreetreceivedaspecial microcapitalloanfor$20,000forperma¬ nentworkingcapitallastJune,andSamu, Inc.of653CongressStreethasbeen approvedforaloanof$15,000,though closinghasnotoccurred.
Regarding Common Sense De¬ signs,KimStrosniderofthePort¬ landPressHeraldreportsthat, “Thoughsaleshavelaggedin Portland [thus far, Common SenseDesignsexecutiveMichaelaShat¬ tuck]isencouragedbytherecentan¬ nouncementthatL.L.Beanwillopena factorystoreonCongressStreet,abouta blockupfromherstore.”
“Nowtherearccertainlyenoughpeople downtowntosupportastorelikeBean’s,” saysVeroneau.“Theresurgencewaslong establishedbeforeBean’smadethatdeci¬ sion,whichwecertainlyapplaud.Ithink whatBean’sdocsismaketheirinvestment intotheareaalittlelessrisk}-.”
thesebusinesseslayclaimtohaving helpedsprouttheBean,whilestillmore arejumpingtorespondtoclassifiedads like“NexttonewL.L.BeanOutlet,9606100SF.Greatopportunityandaggres¬ siverates.Northland871-7100.”
Withthatsaid,let’shearfrom“The StoreThatKnowsTheOutdoors.”L.L. BeanspokespersonCatharine1lartnett doesn’thaveanofficewithincastingdis¬ tanceoftheL.L.Beantroutpondatthe retailstorethewayyoumightsuppose. Shealsodoesn’tworkintheenormous L.L.Beanmanufacturingcomplexbythe baseballfieldonU.S.Route1inFreeport orintheofficesoffDesertRoad.Instead, sheworkswithherteamofpublicrela¬ tionsspecialists“inanofficenearAndover CollegeinPortland.”Infact,justlikeme, shehasdrivenupfromPortlandinorder tomeetmeattheFreeport1,.L.BeanFac¬ toryStoreonCascoStreet.Wemightas wellhavecarpooled.LikeL.L.Beanstore plannerPaulMaddrcll,wholivesinCape Elizabeth,lovesPortland,andpainted thesquigglydesignsonthewindowsof thePepperClubrestaurant(he’sacon¬ temporaryartistoncerepresentedbyBarridoffGalleries),sheseemstofeela personalstakeinthesuccessofthePort¬ landstore.
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10,000squarefeettheFreeportfactory storeisactuallysmallerthanthe15,000 squarefeetthePortlandstorewillbe,she surprisesmebydroppingallpretenseand sayingthat“Thealtruisticgoalsforcom¬ ingtoPortlandfaroutweightheretail goals.We’vehadapresenceinPortland since1985withourPhoneCenterforcat¬ alogueorders.Alotofouremployees workandlivehere.Onacorporatelevel weenjoymanybenefitsofourconnection withPortlandandwanttobeagoodPort¬ landcitizen.Thisisactuallyprettyexcit¬ ing,butitdoesn’tfitanyexistingmodel.”
AskedwhathertakeontheBeanSprout areais,shesays,“Peoplehavebeentrying todecidewhetherit’sanartsdistrictora retaildistrictwhenwebelieveitcanbe both.Whatitisisauniquesituation. We’ll also have Downtown L.L. Bean FactoryStoresinConcordandNashua, NewIlampshire,butthere’snowayto coinparethemtopredictresults. stensibly,shesays,allL.L.Bean ■■Factor}'Storesarethesame,with ■ ■ the trademark tongue-in-groovc ■ ■ varnished blonde walls, canoe suspended from the ceiling, greencarpets,enthusiasticshoppers,and samearrayofmerchandise.
“ButtheFreeportstoreisinatourist area,whiletheConcordstoreisinalittle shopping center near Main Street. There’saShaw’sandStaplesnearby,but it’salsonearthehighwaytotheWhite Mountains,whichshouldappealtotrav¬ elers.Bycontrast,”shesays,“thecustomer weseeinPortlandistheSouthernMaine orPortlandresidentwhomightcometo thisstoretofindthebargains-outofsea¬ sonmerchandiseorthingsthatarcoutof date.WhenweopeninNovember,don’t expecttoseeallwinterthings.Therewill bealotofsummerthingsonsale.”
Still,you’llbeabletobuyL.L.Bean snowshoes,Stormlures,tents,Beanboots, Men’sApparel,Ladies’Apparel,the works.StorehoursinFreeportareSun¬ day-Thursday,8a.m.to10p.m.;FridaySaturday,8a.m.to11p.m.,butthey haven’tbeendecidedasyetforPortland.
“Wehavealottolearn,”Hartnettsays. OfparticularinteresttoPortlanderswill behowanorganizationasdevelopedas L.L.Beanwillhandleparking.
“We’restillworkingouttheparking arrangement,”1lartncttsays.“Butremem¬ ber,parkinghasbeenanissueinFreeport aswell,andwe’vealwaysbeenableto handlethattoeveryone’ssatisfaction.
Workingwiththetown,wc’vcjustopened up377newspacesinFreeport,andwe hopetousethesamepartnershipwiththe citytocreateparkingforPortland,'llierc’s alwaysawaytoaddressthingslikethat.”
“Arethesefactorystoreslikethestores inJapan?”
“WehavefivestoresinJapan,butthey’re different.Wedon’thaveownershipof thosestores-that’sL.L.BeanJapan,adif¬ ferentcompany-butwesupplythemwith alltheirproducts.Theselectionisdiffer¬ entbecausethey’renotfactorystores. Theypurchasefirst-qualityitemsand don’tofferthebargains.Bytheendofthis year,we’llhavesevenstoresinJapan.”
“IsyourcomputersystemMacintoshor IBM?”
“IBMsupportsallorderingandproduct functions.OurElectronicDataInter¬ changesystemletsusorderdirectlyfrom over2,000differentvendorsallover. We’vedonesomedesignworkonMacs, butwe’reswitchingthosefunctionsover toIBM,too.”
“Whatisthemostpopulariteminthe factorystores?”
“Thethingthatcontinuestosurpriseis kids’clothing.Westartedourownline aboutthreeyearsago,andit’ssoaring.But becausewe’realwaysbringingnewmer¬ chandiseintothefactor}'stores,thereisno favoriteitem,unlessit’spostcards."
“WhereinMainewillthePortland store’smerchandisecomefrom?”
“DesertRoadinFreeportsourcesthe needsofthefactorystores.Theroleofthe factorystoreistohelpusliquidatefirst qualitydiscontinueditems,samplesfrom vendors,andreturneditemsthathave beenusedonlyslightly'.’Ilieadvantageis thebargainsarc35-70-perccntoff.”
“What’stheannualfoottrafficofthe FreeportandConcordfactorystories?”
“Approximate^’535,255forFreeport andover313,155forConcordperyear.”
Touringthefactorystorealone,Ilisten tothesoundofthenoisyL.L.Beanpaper bagswiththeillustratedimagesofdeer andtroutonthemsnappingoverhandsewnfootwear,sleepwear,MaineIhinting Shoes,andtotebags.Peoplelovethis place.It’sasifthey’re\isitingLourdesof theSisteneChapel.Thankfully,L.L. Beanisn’tgoingtoturnPortlandintoa Patagonia-BananaRepublic-DonnaKar¬ ankindofplace,butourfutureseemsa gooddealmoresecurethesedays,all backedbyL.L.Bean’s100%Satisfaction Guarantee.
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EverhearofproductsliketheL.L.Bean BlueberryMuffinMix,L.L.BeanCran¬ berrysyrup,L.L.BeanRaspberrysyrup, and L.L. Bean Fudge Sauce? They’re madeatSchlotterbeckandFoss. fromleft:Robert,Richard,andI’eterRoss.
“WeusedtodoallofJoyceChen’swork, too,untilshepassedaway,”saysPeter Foss,Richard’sson.“Joycetraveledhere fromBoston,whereshehadatelevision cookingshowseveralrestaurants.Shehad quiteafollowing.1rememberwhenshe firstcameupwithhersonandwatched andtastedaseachofhersauceswere mixedbyourchefs.Aswithallofour sauces,wemakeasmallbatchinourlaboratory/kitchenwhichhasaperfectminia¬ tureversionofthelargerstainless-steel drumcookersupstairs.”
Now,amongmanyotherboutiqueand industrialaccounts(someoftheirfood packagesweighhundredsofpounds), Schlotterbeck&Fossputsthechocolate inOakhurst’schocolatemilk,creates saucesforBarberFoods,andconjuresup manyoftheupscalefooditemssoldin 150-200storesnationwidebyG.H.Bass andCo.
Astaggeringlistofmorefamouscustom mustards,condiments,elixirs,concen¬ trates,andspreadsareproducedhere,too, buttireFossespolitelydeclinetoreleaswe theirnamesattherequestoftheirclients.
“Theplacesmellsdifferenteveryday,” saysPeterFoss.“Weproduceover350dif¬ ferentproducts.”Touringtheplant,redo¬ lentwithheavenlyinternationalaromas,I aminstantlytransportedtoabazaarin Madigascar.Thetopflooristhecold-mix¬ ingfloor,whereproductslikeMoss-Ness
Dressing,onceaspecialtyofS.S.Pierce butsince1953thepropertyofSchlotter¬ beck&Foss.Thenextfloordownis wherethecookingisdoneinenormous, clean,stainless-steelvats.Inanotherarca-thepowderroom-productslikechoc¬ olateandcinnamonareprocessed.Allthe oilandcornsyruparcstoredinhuge holdingtanksconnectedtotheother floorsbyasystemofpressurizedstainlesssteellines.Computersnowcontrolthe pumpsthatimpeltheseingredientsas neededintothedifferentareasofthe building.Aswewalk,Petertellsus,“The
FounderCharlesS.t’oss. buildinghasworkedwellandweloveit, butit’stakenalotofplanning.Thesystem oflines,beguninthe1960sbymyfather, hastransformedthebusinesssothatdeliv-
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TheoriginalFoss,CharlesS.Foss,wasa self-taughtpharmacistwhojoinedwith AugustusG.Schlotterbeck,aPrussian chemist,immediatelyaftertheCivilWar. Together, they invented many home medicinesandflavoringsandranseveral apothecaryshopswheretheirproducts weresolddirectlytothepublic.Asmar¬ ketdemandwanedforsuchremedies,the
firmbegantoconcentrateonextracts,par¬ ticularlyvanilla,forwhichSchlottcrbcck &Fossbecamepopulartheworldover. Samplesofthecompany’svanillacanbe purchased in the Whip ’n Spoon on CommercialStreet.
AstheFossesbecamemoresuccessful, thefamilybefriendedarchitectJohnCal¬ vinStevens.Earlyinthiscentury,Charles contractedwithStevenstobuildaman¬ sionhighatopahillintheWoodfords Area.
Charles’sson,CliftonM.Foss,whoin 1927shotthemoosewhoseheadand60inchspreadofantlersappearsinthefirm’s receptionarea,boughtJohnCalvin Stevens’sownhouseonCraigieStreetfor $18,500.Itwasonlynaturalthatwhen Schlottcrbcck&Fossoutgrewtheirold buildingwhereMaineSavingsPlazanow standsthattheywouldcallonJohn CalvinStevenstomakealandmarkbuild¬ ingthatwouldaddtoPortland’sskyline.
“Isawtheoriginalpilingsdrivenforthis building,”saysRichard,whowentto1har¬ vardCollege,Classof1940andreturned torunthebusinesswithhisfather,Clif-
ton.“BackCoveusedtocomerightup here,”heremembers.
“Thisbuildingisn’tsomethingwe couldjustmoveawayfrom,”saysPeter, whojoinedhisfatherandbrotherRobert inthebusinessafterstudyingeconomics atBowdoinCollegeandtheUniversitycf Connecticut.“Ourfamilyhasbeenhere 130years.SometimesIaskmyself,ifwe hadonelargesingle-storybuildingoutat Exit8,wouldwehavesomeeasierdays?1 suspectwemight.Butwestrivetowork withwhatwe’vegotbecausethisismore thanjustabusiness.Ican’timagine enoughmoneytomakeusleavehere.”
In1825,theMarquisdeLafayette stoppedinKennebunk,Maine,and madeaspeechtohundredsofpeople underanelmtreesovoluminousthat itfloatedoverthetownlikeagreen cloud,'Hienhecontinuednorthandhad teainStroudwaterinthehighfederal parlorofCapt.JamesMeansbesidethe lateHouse,whereheadmiredthehandcarvcdmoldingsofSamuelMcIntire. /Xfterthat,hewaswhiskedovertoPreble 1louseonCongressStreet,where,accord¬ ingtolegend,hewasservedtheworld’s firsticecream.
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“Wedidn’tknowthemarblecolumns werethere,”RenoldFrewsofLandmark Americasays,“Theywereentirelycovered over.Allwehadtodowascleanthem up!”Beyondthisstunningdiscover}'(sec photo),CorcoranandJcnnison,theBos¬ toncontractordoingthework,foundthe Lafayette’soriginalpanelingandfastidi¬ ouslymatcheditthroughoutthelobby. Thentheystartedontheupperfloors,cre¬ ating80apartmentsofvariousshapesand sizes,manyofthemwithsweepingcity views.1’hetop-floorcorporatesuitesrent forasmuchas$1,500permonth;other one-bedroomtenantswhoqualifyforlowincomecreditswillpayaslittleas$380 T>nthonotherfloors.
heoriginalslatestairwayshave beenpolishedandareinperfect order,manyoftheearlywhitetiledbathroomssurviveandare beingrepaired,andthesimple moldingsthatonceadornedtheLafayette arcbeingrescuedandcopied.Newfire doorsandcarpetseverywhereshowthat thisisafirst-classrestoration,andout¬ doors,“boxwood,holly,lilacs,andcrabap¬ ples”arcbeingplantedalongthePark Streetsideofthefacade.
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Nineretailspacesareavailableonthe firstfloor;SweetAnnie’sTeaShopand PortlandEloristshavetakenthefirsttwo sjrots.
“LandmarkAmerica’scharteristore¬ storedowntownofficebuildingsnation¬ wide,couplinghistorictaxcreditsand housingtaxcreditstocreatehousingfor allages,”saysDrews.“We’vealreadysuc¬ cessfullyrestored'TireExchangeBuilding in Memphis (which appeared in the movieThe Firm) andanotheronein Eerie,Pennsylvania,calledtheBoston Store.Thissoundslikehyperbole,but peopleinEeriearcdeliriouswiththeidea thatthisoldbuildingintheheartofthe cityisbeingsaved.”
DittoinPortland.Sippingacupofdecaf outsideofCoffeebyDesign,manyaside¬ walksocialscientisthaswatchedtheexte¬ riorrestorationwithadmirationoverthe pastyear.IttookaQuixoticsenseofpur¬ posetofixthefacadetherightway,andas forthemagicmixoflow-incomeliving andurbanlifestyles,it’ssoegalitariana notionthatevenourMarquiswouldbe pleased.
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It’smidnightduringarisingtide.Dark figuresdottheshoresoftheRoyal RiverinYarmouthlikethebeginning of a murder mystery. Are these localsdisposingofabody? They’reactuallycatchingthousandsof littlebodies-elvers,thatis.themostdiminuthebiggameevertobravethewiIdsof Maine.
Inthepastfewyears,manyyoungteen¬ agershavebecomeelvercollectorsina
macabreupdatingofthelemonadestand.
'Iliedifferencehereistheycanearn“up to$1,000in10minutes,”ifanyofthe hyperboleistobelieved.
Anelveristoancelasacygnetistoa swan,andthesebaby'cels,whichspawn intheSargassoSeaandtravelthousands ofmilestogrowupintheriversandestu¬ ariesoftheeasternU.S.,Canada,and Greenland,havebroughtinasmuchas $400apoundinrecentyears.
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have“buyingstations”ingaragesand basementsandwaitfortheelvercollectors tocometothem.BillJacksonofNorth AtlanticProductsoutofRocklandisapur¬ chaserofeels:
“Uehasabigholdingtankwherehe screensthecelsandseparatesthemfrom othermarinelifeaswellassandfleas,” saysRonJackson,Bill’sbrother.“Ue keepstheminthetankforuptotwo weekstostrengthenthem.Whenelvers arrivedeadinJapan,nobodypay'sfor them.”
Poorly'packedelverscanevenexplode enroutetoJapan.
“They’repackedinwaterandiceinair¬ freightpackagesandshippedtoTaiwan, Japan, and mainland China. Taiwan wantsthemthemost,becausetheyfarm themthere.Becauselandisatapremium foraqua-farminginJapan,moreand moreofitisbeingdoneinTaiwanand China.
“OurAsiancustomersaredistributors whoalsohaveacclimationfacilitiesto helptheelversgetovertheirjetlag.”
Butexactlywhoandwherearethese customers?
“That’sproprietaryinformation.”
AccordingtoLouFlagg,Maine’schief marinestockenhancementofficial,Japan hasbeenoperatingeelfarmsformore thanacentury.Butbecausethecelwon’t spawnincaptivity',Japanhastocapture orbuyitsgrowingstock.Asithasout¬ strippeditsownsupplyofbabyeels,ithas turnedincreasinglytotheU.S.
“Mainehasespeciallyfertilefishing fields,”saysRandleLivingstonofMoncks Corner,SouthCarolina,withitsnatural dams.”Livingstonhasbeendealingin elverssincetheearly1970s.Now,howev¬ er,he’sconcernedaboutsupply.“How canyouexpectafuturefishery,”heasks, “whenpeoplearccatchingevery'lasteel togooverthedam?Iusuallyget3,500 kilosofeelsoutofthestate,butthisyearI onlytook400-500kilos.”
Inanycase,theelversflyaticy’altitudes outofMaine,arriveintheOrient,restup, getsmoked,andthenfly,insomecases, backtoMaine.
Rattanak'frayofSapporoJapaneseRes¬ taurantonCommercialStreetsidesteps theironyofthesituationwhenhesays, “Weorderthem-alreadv'packed,smoked, and processcd-from Japan. We serve themrolledinseaweedandriceassushi forsomediners;othersordersinglepiec¬ esoftheeels,”well,straightup.
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'TheKennebecRiverwastheonlyroad then,’saysMainehistorianGeorgeQuin¬ tal.QuintalisthedirectoroftheColburn houseandiswritinqagenealogyofall 1,100ofthepeoplewhomarchedtoQue¬ bec.IIeisalsoamemberoftheArnold ExpeditionHistoricalSociety,which formedinthe1960stobothretracethe MarchtoQuebecandtorestoreamore accuratehistoricalperspectiveofBenedict Arnold’spatrioticfervor.“Peoplethink we’reapologistsforBenedictArnold,”says Quintal,“actuallyArnoldrankedjust behindGeorgeWashingtonasaleaderof theColonialarmybeforeheturnedtrai¬ tor.”
Thenotionishardtoswallowforfolks who’vcreadtheaccountsofArnold’sturn¬ ingoverWestPointtotheBritishbefore escapingasurehangingbyfleeingto Britain.
“Arnoldwasaheroicleader,belovedby hismen!Ilesimplybecamefrustrated withtheColonialCongressandbitter overlackofpay.Hedied,Ibelieve,in Englandofabrokenspirit.”Quintalgets noargumentwhenheturnstotheheroics ofthemenandwomenwhobuiltthe220 batteauxonjustthreeweeks’noticefor Arnold’sexpeditionaryforce.
“Theyhadtobuildtheboatsoutof greenwoodwithoutanysophisticated tools.Anycarpenterwilltellyouthat greenwoodisparticularlyhardtoshape forboatmaking.Addtothatthefactthey hadtofashionnailsbyhandandthenran outofnailstoproperlysecuretheplanks.”
InsidetheColburnhousearedisplayed sevenofthebateauxconstructedforthe BicentennialCelebrationandwhichwere builtalongtheoriginaldesign.The12footby24-footboatsareslightlybigger thancanoesandappearsturdyifcrude. Madeofjustonepineboardonthebot¬ tomandthreealongthesides,theyhang highinthebarnwhichReubenColburn builtsometimeaftertheMarchtoQue¬ bec.
In1775,thetwodozencarpentersand artisansColburncalledupontofdlCol¬ onel/Xrnold'sorderhadonlyatwo-story Colonialhousetoworkoutof.Onecan stillmarvelattheoriginal15-panedwin-
clowsinside,thebubbledglassevidenceof therudimentaryartistry'.
Nolandingsexistedontheriver,not evenashedtoprotecttheworkersfrom theelements.“Theysimplygatheredon thebanksoftheKennebecandbegan buildingthel»ats.”
QuintaladdstheMainersconstructed anaverageof10batteauxaday,even building20morewhenArnoldarrived andcomplainedtherewerenotenough.
“Unfortunately,thelackofnailsmade thebatteauxpronetoleak.Theshort¬ comingproveddeadlysincetheboats becamesoakedandalloftheprovisions wereruined.”Quintalsaysthatbarelya monthaftermakingtheirwayuptheKen¬ nebec,Arnold’sarmywasforcedtoaban¬ don the waterlogged provisions and resortedtoeatingtheirdogs,evena belovedlabradorprizedbythemen.
“Thewintercameearlyandthearmy trudgedonthroughblizzards.Their clotheswerecompletelyinadequate,and beforeevenreachingCanadaColonel Arnoldwasforcedtosetupahospital camp.”
'Hiehospitalwassetupoutsideofwhat todayisCarryingPlacePlantation.Mem¬ bersoftheArnoldhistoricalsocietyhave foundforks,claypipes,andtinderboxesat thesite-artifactsnowondisplayinColbum House.
BythetimetheyreachedQuebec,half the army' had turned back. Some of ColonelArnold’ssoldierswerevirtually naked,yetArnoldorderedanattackdur-
ingablizzard.
P^^he British were surprised but *Ifoughthardandkilled60ofthe IcolonistswhilecapturingthercImaining450.Thebattlewasconsideredacompletedisasteratthe timebutnotanymore.
“HistoriansbelievethatColonelAr¬ nold’sattackconvincedtheBritishto heavilyreinforcethefortsofQuebec.Asa result,theBritishspentlesstimeandener¬ gyfortifyingtheirencampmentsinNew JerseyandNewYork.Andbecauseofthis obsessionwithQuebec,theBritishwere notpreparedfortheBattleofTrenton.” Quintalrevelsinthestrategicfactorofthis battlemadepossiblebyMaine’sbatteaux builders.Likemanyofthe175members oftheArnoldExpeditionHistoricalSoci¬ ety,hecantracehisownrootstothestur¬ dypatriotswhobravedtherigorsofNew EnglandtocarryoutColonelArnold’s orders.“MajorRubenColburnhimself traveledpartofthewaywithArnold’s men,tryingtorepairtheconstantleaksin thebatteaux.’Hresepeoplediditbecause theylovedtheirfreedom.”
IntrueYankeetradition,thehistorical society’smembersarcstillrestoringand renovatingtheColburnHouseandtours mustbemadebyappointment.
ButGeorgeQuintaloffersspottoursfor thosedeterminedtoseetheevidenceofa missionthattrulyepitomizesthesaying ‘theylostthebattlebutwonthewar.”Call (207)582-780.
The Audubon Room at the Inn by the Sea on Route77inCapeElizabethcombinesbreathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean with culinary masterpieces that feature fresh local produce, native seafood specialties, and exceptional homemade breads and desserts prepared on the premises. Some house favorites include Grilled SalmonwithanOrangeBasilVinaigrette,Sautded Oysters with Porcini and Champagne, and Lemon CustardTartwithMaineBlueberries.Patiodining andcarry-outavailable.767-0888.
Knownforitsfineserviceandambiance,Baker’s Tableat434ForeStreetand41WharfStreetisan intimatebistrocompletewithanoutdoordeckand anopenkitchenthathasbeenservinguplobsters, shellfish,andfreshfishforover25years.Prime beefandfiletmignonarecookedtoperfection,and you can also sample fresh pastas, special vegetarian dishes, Tex-Mex, and ethnic dishes. There’safullbarandwines,andabakerywith dailybreadsanddesserts,aswellasgreatsoups, salads,andsandwichesservedfrom10am.to10 p.m. Call 775-0303. Fax orders: 761-4444. For partiescall773-3333.
CafeStroudwater,locatedintheEmbassySuites Hotel at the Portland Jetport, specializes in American bistro cuisine with an emphasis on nativeseafoodandprimecutsofmeat,butitis Chef William Boutwell’s creative touches—like shrimpandlobsterNapoleonwithgrilledeggplant, goat cheese, and red peppers served over a tomato coulis—that make this dining experience like no other in Portland. In addition to a spectacularSundaybrunch,theCafealsooffers winedinners,Portland'sonlyChef'sTable,anda fine selection of locally brewed beers. For reservationscall775-0032.
The Clay Oven, 565 Congress Street, serves authenticIndiancuisineinarelaxedatmosphere. The moist kebabs are cooked on a slow charcoal fire,whilethecurriesarepreparedwithfreshly ground herbs and spices. Their exotic soups, fresh-bakedbreads,andsavoryricespecialties arealsosuretopleaseyourpalate.Opentorlunch anddinner,withbeer,wine,andtake-outavailable. 773-1444.
At David’s Restaurant you can sample four-star entriesfeaturingfarm-freshproduceandnative products like seafood sausage, sesame and coriander crusted tuna, or goat cheese packets withgrilledvegetables(773-4340).David'satthe OysterClub,setinaconvertedopen-airmarket building,boastsanabundantrawbar,20varieties ofseafood,lobster,freshpasta,microbrews,and Maine'slargestsinglemaltscotcheslist(7734340). Turlno’s Stone Oven Pizzeria combines wildmushrooms,prosciutto,artichokehearts,and freshherbstocreateauthenticgourmetpizzafrom
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Youcan'tbeatthelocationofDiMillo’sFloating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial StreetforfabulouswaterviewsofPortlandHarbor. Escapefromthehustleandbustleofthecityby watchingtheboatsgobyasyouenjoyfreshMaine lobsterservedyear-round,steak,seafooddishes, andmore.Open7daysaweekfrom11a.m.to11 p.m.,withachildren’smenuavailable.Fordrinks andalightermenu,trytheirPortsideLounge.7722216.
WelcometoF.ParkerReidy’s,siteoftheoriginal Portland Savings Bank built in 1866 at 83 ExchangeStreet.Establishedin1976duringthe renaissance of the Old Port area, F. Parker Reidy’s has become a Portland fine dining tradition,specializinginsteaksandfreshseafood, butalsoofferingpasta,chicken,andsalads,with prime rib featured on weekends. Turn-of-thecentury decor, personalized service, and great food create a warm and congenial atmosphere popularforbothbusinessandintimatedining.7734731.
Head over to Fresh Market Pasta at 43 Exchange Street/60 Market Street for the best homemade pastas and sauces in Portland—not to mention a varietyoffantasticItalianbreads.Italianwineand beers,espresso,cappuccino,biscotti,andother delicious desserts. Bring the whole family for lunch,dinner,andlatenightdining.773-7146.
Deep in the heart of the mysterious Woodfords areaat540ForestAvenueistheGreatLostBear, whereyou’llfindafullbarfeaturingover50(that's right,five-o)draughtbeers,predominantlyfrom local micro-breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu with everything from soups, salads,andsandwichestosteaksandribs,aswell as a large vegetarian selection and the best nachosandbuffalowingsintown.Discoverwhere thenativesgowhenthey'rerestless!Servingfrom 11:30a.m.to11:30p.m.sevendaysaweek.7720300.Visituson-lineat:http://www.ime.net/bear/
At the Market Street Grille in the Portland Regency Hotel, spectacular cuisine, Old Port charm, and impeccable service come together in an elegant yet casual environment. Along with dailyfreshspecialsfeaturingfoodsfromlandand sea,theGrille’schefpreparesunforgettablefeasts likeSeafoodFettucinewithlobster,shrimp,and mussels; Baked Lobster with seafood stuffing; SteakDianeTenderloin,andBlackAngussirloin. Visit31MarketStreetforbreakfast,lunch,and dinner.Reservationsaccepted.774-4200.
Voted “Best Pizza in Maine" since 1990 by the PPH and CBW, Ricetta'sBrickOvenPizzeriais
trulyatasteoftheOldCountry.M.E.Curlyofthe PPH raves:“Ricetta’s-isarguablythebestpizza westofRome."Dine-in,take-out,delivery,and cateringareavailable,andtheall-you-can-eat gourmet lunch buffet includes pizzas, pastas, soups,andsalads.Afullselectionofbeerand wineisavailable,andkidseatFREEonMondays from3p.m.tillclosing.Locatedat29Western Avenue,SouthPortland.775-77400.
Saigon Thinh Thanh, 608 Congress Street, Portland. Just across Congress Square from the StateTheatreandthePortlandMuseumofArtis Maine's—and probably New England’s—finest Vietnameserestaurant.Four-star,spicy,exotic tastesjumpfromthedeliciousfish,pork,shrimp, and scallop dishes that include Vegetable Sate Rice Vermicelli, Bean Curd with Garlic Rice Vermicelli, Scallops with Snow Peas, and extraordinarycurriesandspecials.773-2932.
Freshlobsters,shellfish,salmon,andlocalfish have been specialties at the historic Seamen's Clubforoverthreegenerations,whileagedbeef, primerib,quiches,freshpasta,vegetarianand southwestern selections, home-baked breads and desserts,andfreshfruitsandvegetablesroundout the menu. The best weekend brunches on the planet include soups, turkey sandwiches, and salads,andafullbarisalwaysavailable.The Lunchand“Lite”menusareservedfrom11a.m.to 11p.m.inacomfortablesettingoverlookingthe harborat1ExchangeStreetand375ForeStreet in the hub of the Old Port. Call 772-7311. Fax orders: 761-4444. No room charges ever for banquetsandmeetings:773-3333.
Tabitha Jean's Restaurant at 94 Free Street offersyouzestyAmericanregionalcuisineina casualsettingthatishandicappedaccessibleand convenienttotheStateTheatre,theCivicCenter, and the downtown arts district. Their fresh seafood,pasta,vegetariandishes,grilledentrees, homemadedesserts,andextensivewineselection receivedanenthusiasticfour-and-a-half-starrating from MaineSundayTelegram. Validatedparkingis available.780-8966.
Tortilla Flat has been serving New Eng-landers fineMexicanfoodanddrinkforover25years.At 1871 Forest Avenue in Portland you can find favorites like nachos, fajitas, chimichangas, tamales,burritos,tacos,enchiladas,andfrozen margaritassevendaysaweek,aswellasseafood, steak, pork, and chicken cooked with a Mexican flair.Withlunchspecialsstartingat$3.95,a children’smenu,nightlyspecials,aChiliHap-py Hour,ascreened-indeck,andtake-out,Tortilla Flat is a memorable Mexican experience you can affordanytime.797-8729.
Portlandonceshimmeredwithres¬ taurantssuchastheSwanDive,34Ex¬ change,1Antibes,BrattleStreet,and TheVinyard.Now,ifyou’rehungry forgoodhonestFrenchcooking,wc recommendtheRestaurantat98Prov¬ ence.
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Portland Stage Company, Portland Performing Arts ('enter, 27 Eorcst Avenue, Portland. Opening Nov¬ ember 3 is Andrei Belgrader and Shelly Beres adap¬ tation of Molidre’s masterful satire Scapin in the commedia deHarte style (through November 24 at 730 p.m. Tuesday-Eriday, 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 pan. on Sundays, with an additional 9 p.m. show the first Saturday and an extra 730 p.m. show the first Sunday). 'Pickets cost SIS to $29. 774-0-165.
Mad Horse 'Ibeatre, 955E Eorest Avenue, Portland. Stephen Sondheim’s musical A Punny Thing HappenedontheWaytotheFonan offers “Something for everyone, a comedy tonight!” (through November 3 at S p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and at 7 p.m. on Sundays). Tickets arc $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors, and Saturday tickets are $20618. Box Office: 797-3338.
Oak Street 'Ibeatre, 92 Oak Street, Portland, takes a light-hearted look at women’s self-images through the original songs, comic monologues, and situation comedy of In My Head I'm Thin by the Poolylc Productions team of Susan Poulin and Cordon Carlisle (through October 13). Opening October 13 is a High Wire Theatre Company (Suzc Allen and Lisa Stathoplos) production still TB/\ (through November 3). hollowing that. Vintage Re|x:rtofy Company stages Charlotte Kcatley's MyMotherSaidINeverShould, a British play tracing the lives of four generations of women seeking love against the backdrop of enormous social change in this century (through November 24).
All performances take place at 8 p.m. ThursdaySaturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday; all tickets cost $12, with half-price night on 'Ibursday. 775-5103.
Children’s 'Theatre of Maine, P.O. Box 1011, Portland, invites cynics young and old to celebrate (or
lament, as the case may be!) Election Day by attending their original musical version ofTheKrnperorsNew
Clothes, I Ians Christian Anderson’s classic talc of sain figureheads and spineless yes-men, October 26-27 and November 1-3 and 8-10 at 7 p.m. Eridays, 11 a.in. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays (tickets $5). 8740371.
Portland Concert rKssociation, P.O. Box 1137, 100 Lore Street, Portland, brings you Western Playhouse Theatre’s production of Falsettos, a musical in which the protagonist decides to leave his wife and son for another man, at 730 p.m. on Tuesday Octolx-T 22 and Wednesday, October 23 in Portland High School Theater (tickets cost $23 for adults and $13 for children). Box Office: 772-8630 or 1-800/39-2707.
Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland. In Rodgers and Hammerstein's TheKingandI, East meets West when an English widow arrises in Bangkok to tutor the King’s many children and wises (through October 19 at 8 p.m. Eridav-Saturday and at 230 p.m. on Sunday). Tickets cost $13. 799-7337.
University of Southern Maine Department of 'Theatre, 37 College z\scnue, Corham. TheHokujo Lady'sPassion is a romantic Japanese ghost story encompassing the spring of romance, the heated passion of summer, and autumn’s bittersweet regret (through October 12). Opening Noscmljcr 8, William I loflman's Tony-nominated play As Is takes a funny and poignant look at two men facing the realization that one of them has AIDS (through November 17). Both shows take place on the Main Stage in Russell I kill at 730 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. 'Tickets cost $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for students. Box Office: 780-5483.
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'Ilie Theater Project, 14 School Street, Brunswick, opens their season with A/kt*, their own free-wheeling and timely adaptation of Irwis Carrolls stories alxmt Wonderland that is .suitable for families but not by any means strictly a children’s show (through OctoIxT 20). Opening November 7 is IntimateRelations, Jean Cocteau's l’on\ Award-winning plav alxmt a family's confused loves (through November 24). Performances take place at 8 p.m. Thursdav-Saturdav and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Bos Office: 729-8584.
Chocolate Church Arts ('enter, 804 Washington Street, Bath. Children of all ages won’t want to miss American Fumilv Theatre’s production of tbc musical PippiLongstocking, based on Astrid Lindgren’s beloved books about the strongest-and possibly most mischievous —little girl in the world al 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 20 (tickets are $8 for children and $10 for adults). And on Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m., bred Carbo’s Inflatable Comedy 'Theatre Co. —you should lake that literally! —must be seen to be lx.‘lic\cd (tickets arc $10 in advance or $12 at the door), ('all 442-8455.
Bates College, Lewiston. Opening October I 1, Wasted isaserio-comiclookatBates.sociallifecreated and performed by Bates students under the leadership of playwright Brian Flyim ’82 (through October 27 at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Gannett Theater). Meanwhile, ChoosingSidesfor basketball by Katheryn Schiillz Miller is a humorous and charming play for children based on real scenes about family and friends (at II a.m. October 10-11 and at 2 p.m. October 12-13 at the Benjamin Mavs Center). Opening November 8, Caryl Churchill's Cloud 9 parodies Victorian attitudes toward sex from 1880 to the collapse of the British Empire (through November 17 at 8 p.m. T’riday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Schaeffer 'Theatre). 'Tickets cost $6 for adults and S3 for students and seniors. 786-6161.
l.h\ Arts, 49 Lisbon Street, Ix'wiston. On Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. in l^wiston Middle School auditorium, it’s off to Nevcr-Ncver-Lmd with the National Marionette Theatre’s production of Peter Pan— including an opportunity for children to ask questions and examine the marionettes after the performance (tickets $6). 782-7228 or (800) 639-2919.
Portland Spnphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 3573, 100 Tore Street, Portland, kicks off their classical season with Wagner’s Overture to l)erfliegendeHollander, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Copland's Hlsaldn Mexico, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16 in Cumberland Qnmty Civic ('enter; followed by Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from PeterCrimes, the Barber Violin Omcerto (featuring Elissa 1 ce Kokkonen), and I lolst’s ThePlanets (with the USM Women’s ('bonis) al 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 at the Civic Center. The Pops season gets underway with master pianist Richard Ridenour tickling the ivories with everything from classical to ragtime, boogie-woogie, and blues at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 18 at the Civic Outer; followed by guest conductor Richard Hayman (chief arranger for the Boston Pops under Arthur Fiedler) and a guest singer 'I BA bringing to life favorite songs sung by Julie Andrews in MarsPoppins,TheSoundof Music,Camelot,MyFairIadv. and other musicals at S p.m. on Friday, November 8 at the Civic Center. Meanwhile the Chamber Orchestra will lx- playing a “Mostly Mozart’’ program featuniig Symphony No. 38 "Prague" and the overtures to Don Giovanni and The MarriageofFigaro, as well as Kozeluch’s Sinfonia Francesc in A and Msdisccck’s Divertimento in F at 5
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p.m. on Saturday, October 26 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 27 in Portland High School /Auditorium. Tickets for Classical and Pops concerts cost $15-535, and tickets to Chamber concerts cost $25 and $35,773-8191 or 1-800-639-2309.
Portland Concert /Association, P.O. Box 1 B7, i 00 bore Street, Portland. On ’1‘hursday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Portland High School Theater, pianist Yefim Bronfman presents his pre-Lincoln Center program of Schumann and Prokofiev ($25/$]4). Box Office: 772-8630 or 1-800-639-2707.
Portland Performing Arts, 25A Eorcst Avenue, Portland sen es up the high-energy jazz of saxophonist Joshua Redman and the Scott Reeves Quintet at 8 p.m. on Eriday, October 18 at the State Street Church (tickets $18); followed by the North American premiere of “Mask Dance of Korea” —a lavish spectacle involving twelve dancers and musicians—at 8 p.m. on Saturdav, November 2 in Portland High School Theater ($19). 'Hicn it's more jazz courtesy of the Muhal Richard Abrams Quartet —pioneers of the avant-garde—at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 at the Statu Street Church ($16). Box Office: 761-1545.
State Theatre, 609 Congress Street, Portland, presents Diane Schuur, "the new first lady of jazz,” in a rare New England concert appearance at 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 10 (tickets $17-524.50). ('all 8791112, and don’t miss PortlandMonthly photographer Kevin leDuc’s exhibit of backstage and performance photos of acts from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan who have appeared at the State since early 1994 (on view Monday-Eriday 9:30-5:00 and 10-4 on Saturdays).
IUniversity of Southern Maine Department of Music, 37 College Avenue, Gorham. The faculty Concert Scries continues with pianist Janet Reeves in a jazz quintet tribute to Bill Evans at 8 p.m. on Eriday, October 25 (tickets cost $9 for adults and 55 for students and seniors). Then on Tuesday, October 29. guest clarinetist Cary Sperl will perform with clarinetist Thomas Parchman and pianist Judith Quimby at 7 p.m. ($5/53). Next the “10-40th Anniversary Celebration” at 8 p.m. on Eridav, November I features music faculty and student performers still TBA celebrating the Department of Music’s 40th anniversary and the IOth anniversary of Corthell Concert Hall (free). All performances take place in Corthell Concert I lalL Box office: 780-5555.
Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The Bowdoin Chamber Choir and Bowdoin Chorus will be performing works by Victoria. Brahms, IXorak, Elgar, and Mechem, as well as a Zulu folk song and Ghanaian drumming in the Ewe tradition at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 in the Chapel (free, but tickets are required due to limited seating). Then on Thursday, October 3), celebrate Halloween at a “Eright Night” featuring two screenings of the silent thriller Hunchback of Notre Dame (starring Lon Chaney and Patsv Ruth Miller) with live organ accompaniment provided by Professor Robert Greenlee at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. in the Chapel ($4 for adults and $2 for children; proceeds benefit the Chamber Choir tour fund). Next the C7eri Allen I no jazzes up the stage in Kresge .Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdav, November 2 (tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors), ('all 725-3375.
Mid-Coast Jazz Society, P.O. Box 192, Brunswick, brings you the lively New Orleans Dixieland sounds of the Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. October 20 at the New Meadows Inn in West Bath (tickets cost $7.50 for adults and $2.50 for students). Drinks will be available during the show, or come carls and order brunch while you’re at
it! Eor more information call 386—0125 or 729-4496. Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath, opens their 20th anniversary season with the pop music sensibilities and classical instrumentation of Annie Haslam’s Renaissance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 (tickets cost $16 in advance or $18 at the door). Then on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m., folk legend Odetta makes a return appearance ($16/$18); and on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. the original quartet of Castlcbay reunites for an evening of Maine-made Celtic folk music and songs of the sea ($13/515). Next up is the Kalla Guitar Trio, who combine classical, jazz, and Spanish styles of playing with astonishing versatility*, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 27 ($13/51 5); followed by sitar master Nishat Khan performing the classical music of India with tabla accompaniment on Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. ($13/515). And don’t miss Livingston Taylor (James’ brother) singing his heart out at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 ($16/518). Call 442-8455.
UA Arts, 49 Lisbon Street, lewiston. On Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center concert hall at Bates College, multi-talented Windham Hill pianist-Outist-composcr-arrangcr Scott Cossu will be joined by guitarist Van Manakas for a musical journey fusing elements of classical, jazz, r & b, and world music (tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors). Call 782-7228 or (800) 639-2919.
Jonathan’s Upstairs, 2 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, welcomes nco-folk singer-songwriter Dar Williams aboard at 8 p.m. on Eriday, October 11 (tickets cost $12.50 in advance or $14.50 at the door), followed by Shirley Lewis and her Blues Band at 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 ($10/512) and Dave Mallett at 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 ($15/517). Call 6464777fortickets.
Portland Ballet Company, 25A Eorest Avenue, Portland, presents the premiere performances of Carl Orffs Cannina Rurana as choreographed by Kirov Ballet principal dancer Andrei Bossov, together with LesPalineurs, a scries of comic incidents occurring during a winter afternoon at an ice skating rink. Performances arc at 7:30 p.m. on Eriday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 at the Portland Performing Arts Center (tickets $10). 011 772-9671.
Ram Island Dance, 25A Eorest Avenue, Portland. 'Hie In-House Dance Scries “Alive & Well” begins on Eriday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Portland Perfonning Arts Center with a studio show featuring works-in-progress and experimental pieces written and performed by dancers and choreographers from the community (free). 'Phen “Near & Ear" is a program of new works created by present and former members of Ram Island Dance—including Brian Crabtree, Chan, larry Icc Van Horne, and Sara Whale — in memory of Harriet Lutes. Curtain is 7:30 p.m. on Eriday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9 in Portland High School Auditorium (tickets $10). 773-2562.
Bates College, Lewiston. TheCloriaProject, choreographed by Michael Foley '89, features music by William Matthews with the Bates College Dancers at 8 p.m. on Eriday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 at Dwiston Middle School (free). Box Office: 786-6161.
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Portland. “Picasso, Braque, Leger, and the Oibist Spirit: 1919-1939” chronicles the influence of Cubism on French painting, sculpture, furniture design, household objects, fashion, architecture, and cinema Ix-tween the World Wars with more than 100 w orks by these three 20th-century masters, as well as pieces bv Pierre Chateau, Stuart Davis, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Jean Dunand, Albert Glciz.cs, Julio Gonzalez, Eileen Gray, Juan Gris, Henri Lmrens, Jacques Lipchitz, Le Corbusier, Robert MallctStevens, John Storrs, Am^kc Ozenfant, and Jacques Villon (through October 20). “Tom Asunder: Oillagc in 20th-Century Art” explores the medium in question through twenty-five American and European works from the museum’s collections (through December 15). “/\ Collective Vision: A Decade of Patronage from the Friends of the Collection” honors this group of supporters by focusing on Fricnds-assislcd and Friends-conscrved acquisitions by artists such as George Bellows, Harrison Bird Brown, Marsden Hartley, Robert Henri, William Morris Hunt, Rockwell Kent, Charles Frederick Kimlxtll, Fitz I high I ane, Andy Warhol, and Marguerite /orach (through December 9). Opening November 9 is “Seafonns,” an exhibition of twenty ethereal glass sculptures and a large multi-piece installation by Dale Chihuly, the pre-eminent glass-blower in the world (through January 12, 1997). ’Hie museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. llnirsdavFriday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday; admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and $1 for children 6-12, with free admission for everyone Friday evenings from 5 p.m. Io 9 p.m. ('all 773-ARTS or (800)639-4067.
Maine Historical Society Gallery, 489 Congress Street, Portland. "From Souchong leas to Canton Silks: The Exotic China Trade in Everyday Maine, 1700-1900" explores the strong trade ties between Maine communities and China through China trade goods such as porcelains, furniture, ivories, silks, and other decorative arts drawn from Maine collections (through Octolx'r 31). In conjunction with the China trade exhibit, “Homes Away: Victorian Life on the High Seas” uses marine paintings, family portraits, diaries, ship logs, hand-stitched quilts, and carvings crafted at sea to shed light on the globe-trotting lives of Maine ship captains and their families at sea and in port (through October 31). The Gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.; admission is $2 for adults and SI for children under 12. For further information, call 879-0427.
Maine College of /Vt's Baxter Gallery, 619 Congress Street, Portland. Opening October 10, “Jessica Stockholder: Drawings/Documents” is an exhibit of over 300 process drawings by this installation artist (through November 3). Opening November 7 is “Genius lx)ci: A Sense of Place,” in which regional painters /Mix S. C. Bacon, Sarah Barnum, Margaret McCahn, John Jacobsmcycr, John Schmidt Berger, and /Mexandra McGovern present works reflecting the interconnectedness of memory, nature, and culture (through December 15). Call 775-5152.
Osher Map Library, Smith ('enter for Cartographic Education, 314 Forest Avenue, Portland. Opening November 6, “The Cartographic Creation of New England” chronicles the evolution of the region’s changing identity and conflicting place-names xia maps dating from the earliest European explorations of the coast through post-Cixil War hunting expeditions led by Native American guides in the backwxxxls (through April 27, 1997). Library hours are 1-4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday; 9 a.m.-l2:3O p.m. anti 1-4:30 p.m. on Thursday; and 9 a.m. -I2;3O p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. (Tull 7MMS50. -(.CompiledbyGwenThompson
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