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✓Vt Conservatory 'ITieater & Studio, 341 Cumlx?rland z\vc,Portland.'Ibisyear-oldtheaterconservatorycom¬ binestheeffortsofmanyseasonedprofessionalssuchas Hank Beebe’s talented Embassy Players with indepen¬ dentartists,actors,dancers,andmusiciansallpooling their talents to instruct and create. This season opens with the Bernard Tshimangolay Band providing music from Zaire on June 27; July 4,27; and August 9. Cas¬ co Steppes provides an evening of musical, political satire on June 28. Enilxissy Players will perform Hank Beebe’s “Tuscaloosa,” a hilarious musical comedy abouturbanlife,onMay29;June5,12,19,26;July3, 10,17,24,3| ; and August 7,14,21,28. “Andlhadan Audience with the Po|>e,” by Marge Green, a comedy about a movie star who savors memories of movie life and love, hits the boards on June 6-29, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundap at 2 p.m.; and a musical comedyisstilltolx?announcedforthedatesofJuly527, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundap at 2 p.m. /KOI'S Summer Arts Camp for Youth, directed by I lank Beebe, will be conducted on July 25 and 26 at 2 p.m.; this program will culminate in a one-act musical. Un¬ less otherwise indicated, all performances begin at 8 p.m. 'Picket prices arc S10 adults and $8 for students and seniors. For information call 761-2465.
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year anniversary this season or is it technically the ninth? bounder Basil Burwell recalls “standing at the door apologizing to people who had come to see our premiere performance.” It seems the actor cast in the leadrolewassosorelybesetbybutterfliesorcoldfeet thathefailedtogoonwiththeshow.Sincethisfirst fauxpas, however, this company has enjoyed ap¬ pearances from many stars such as Ali MacGraw and Liv Ullmann. This company performs year-round in a converted station-house on the old Belfast-Mooschead railroad overlooking the waterfront in Belfast. The Maskers will start their 10th Anniversary Gala Preview with “'Ilie World of Sholotn Aleichem,” by Perl and Asher and directed by Basil Burwell, on May 1, 2-4,911. and 16-18. “World” consists of three humorous folk talcs about an Angel’s folly while distributing souls. “Middle-Aged White Guys,” by Jane Martin, a bizarre,comicreunionincludingoneKIvissightingof three brothers approaching middle-age, appears on June 12-15, 20-22, and 27-29. “What the Butler Saw," by Joe Orton, a macabre English farce about an outrageous psychiatrist and his unorthodox hospital, hits the stage on July 10-13, 18-20, and 25-27. The summer ends with “Eorcver Plaid,” by Ross and Raitt, a delightfully goofy musical comedy about four male singerswho,killedinacarcrash,arereincarnatedand continue their careers, on August 7-10, 14-17, and 2124. Ticket prices are S12 for musicals and S10 for plays, $6 for students. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays vary. Eor reservationsandinformationcall338-9668.
Carousel Music Theatre. I xx)king for cabaret-style entertainment this summer? I lead to scenic mid-coast Boothbay I larbor to be wined, dined, and sung to by w-aiterswhiletakinginavintageBroadwayshow-all for $22. 'Ilie Carousel Music Theatre, “on the mead¬ ows,”offersatasteofthegoodolddaysinatuni-of-thccentury atmosphere with original shows created by Dominic Garvey. In this, their 22nd year, the Car¬ ousel will offer “Uh, Uh, Uh... Don’t Touch T hat Dial!”-alookinsidearadiostudioduringtheGolden Era of Radio - through most of June. “A Fractured fairyTale,”June30-z\ugu.st2,isacolorfulrendition of Grimm'shairyTales; “The Best Things In Life Arc Free,”al<K)kbackatcarefreeAmericancollegiatelife, will be offered in August; and Broadway’s “My Beat," opening September 8, will offer American music al its best, including popular music, folk tunes, opera, and Nashville Country songs. Eor reservations, call 6335297; Mastercard and Visa accepted.
Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center. This magnificent 500-seat, antique wooden opera house was built in the thick woods of Harrison by Enrica Clay Dillon, Clark Gable's sister-in-law. It has come fullcircle,fromattractingBroadway’sfinestin1936to attractingonlyporcupinesinthe1980stogainingstatei andNationalIlistoriclandmarkstatusin1988.Inthis: 61st season, the scheduled concerts, musicals, dance, and theater performances include “Oklahoma!” as well as an evening of dance with Ram Island Dance Company. Dcertrccs also hosts the Sebago-bmg lake Chamber Music festival. Eor reservations and tickets, call 583-6747 from 1-5 p.m., Tuesday through ■ Saturday. Mastercarcd and Visit are accepted. ;
Figures of Speech Theatre, fTcejx>rt. John and Carol | Earrell pool their talents as sculptor and costume designer to produce this acclaimed puppetry-based theater. Actors perform in elaborate costumes with large, hand-carved basswood puppets to original live, vocal music. This group has traveled throughout , Europe,Asia,andlately',extensivelyintheNortheast with three shows in repertory. This summer they * present “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian : Anderson, where a Chinese Emperor finds the i mysteryofnaturestirshisheartafterforsakingthesongi
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of the nightingale for a mechanical bird. Deertrecs Theatre in Harrison will host the first public performance on August 30th at 6 p.m. (583-6747), and The Portland Performing /\rts Center will follow on September 18-21 (865-6355). Ticket prices vary according to theaters. For more information call 8656355.
Freeport Players is a year-round operation based out ofFreeport1lighSchool.'Hiisyear’ssummermusical will showcase twelve children in “Oliver,” on August 1-2,8-9at7:30p.m.andasingleSundaymatineeat2 p.m. on August 3. 'The orphaned Oliver Twist is torn between evil Fagen and the benevolent Artful Doger inlearningtheartofstreetsurvival.BarbaraJacks, founder and president of this ten-year-old company, directs every play and has scrubbed many a stage. She sap proudly, “1 don’t paint or sculpt; I communicate. There is nothing so gratifying as seeing the audience respondandburstoutinlaughter-itissophysical.” Ticketpricesarc$10foradultsandS8forstudentsand children.Forticketsandinformation,call865-6041.
Grand Auditorium, Main Street in Ellsworth. On July13,1938,The EllsworthAmerican announced the landmark Grand 'llicatcr’s gala opening. “'Hie house lias been tastefully appointed, patron comfort and enjoyment being uppermost in the mind of the builders...”'1hisillustrioustheaterofthesilverscreen fell slowly into mins and was finally abandoned when fire and Hood seemed to shut her doors permanently in the 1970s. But in 1975, the Grand was rescued from demolition and is once again becoming a jewel in the community. 'I bis summer, the Grand will host a variety of avant garde films, stand-up performances, live folk, blues and zydeco. Tickets are $5, $4 for seniors and students. Gilbert and Sullivan will be featuredonJuly10,11,andpossiblythe12th,tickets arc $12, $9 for seniors and students, bor information andmovielistings,calltheboxofficeat667-9500.
Hackmatack Playhouse, Route 9, Berwick. "Ethel” and “l>)ltie” cow names still visible on the bamhouse wall are proof positive that this theater formerly entertained an entirely different clientele. The playhouse, a converted dairy bam adorned with a stage andrealtheaterseats,residesonafarmownedbvthe Guptillfamilysincethemid1600s.SandyGuptillsays the farm is known for its American summer theater as well as the (home grown) sweet strawberries and •shortcakeservedduringintermission.The26thseason will begin with “Carousel,” bv Rodgers and llammerstcin,June24-29,andJulv1-5.Next,it’s“Runbor ^our Wife,” a British farce by Rav Cooney, on July 813, 15-19. “Sweeney Todd,” by Stephen Sondheimfjuly 22-27, July 29-Augmt 2), is a musical alxmt a barber, a resourceful baker, and a dishonest judge. I he Pirates of Penzance,” by Gilbert and Sullivan, appearsAugust5-10,August12-16.“Deathtrap,"byIra l-cvin(August19-24,August26-30)willbetheseason finale,providingtheultimatethriller.Curtaintimes arc 8 p.m. 'Umrsday-Sunday, Matinees are 2 p.m. on Sunday (June 29, July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24). therewillalsobeachildren’stheatreseriesfromJuly H-August 9. Ticket prices range from $13-$16. For informationandreservations,call698-1807.
latewood Theater majestically wears the crown as Maine’soldestsummertheater,aswellasthetitleof •he Official Theater of the State of Maine. It has reigned on the beautiful shores of Like Wessenmsctt, sixmilesnorthofSkowhegan,for96years.Itsremote locationhasnotafleetedthetheaterfromattractingits xhare of celebrities: John Travolta, John Barn-more, and Lma Turner to name a few. 'Ilie New England premiere of “Jungle Queen Debutante,” a giddy spoof of 1950s musicals, will bounce into Lakewood on June 19-2) and 26-28, with matinees on June 22, 25 and 28.
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Next, “Laughter On 'I’hc 23RD Eloor,” by Neil Simon, is a comedy of writers in television’s Golden Age, set in I953 0uly 3-5 and 10-12, with matinees on July 6, 9 and 12). “Moon Over Buffalo,’’ by Ken Ludwig,isacomicalsagaofaveteranactingtroupeon tour in the hinterlands (July 17-19, Julv 24-26, mat¬ inees July 20, 23 and 26). “The Sound Of Music,” bv Rodgers and Hammerstein, is offered on July 3IzVugust2,August7-9,matineesonAugust3,6,and9. Next, on August I4-16, 21-23; matinees August 17,20, and 23, “Sylvia," by A.R. Gurney, scratches at jour frontdoor.Ilerc,middle-agedGregbringshomeadog played by a sexy young unman from the park, to the dismay of his wife, Kate, and provoking hilarious and touching complications. "Return Engagements" (August 28-30, September 4-6, matinees August 31, September 3 and 6) is a romantic comedy by Bernard Sladealx>utwhyunlikelyoppositesdoindeedattract. “Eunny Money,” by Ray Gooney, is classic Coonev comedy (September 11-13, 18-20, matinees September 14, 17 and 20). Likewood '1'heater also offers a Young Performers’ Camp for children from June 28 - August 9; to enroll, call 474-5848. All evening shows are at 8 p.m. 'Thursday through Saturday;matineesareat2p.m.'Ticketsare$16,SI) for children 12 and under; season tickets and discountsarcavailable.Boxoffice:474-7176.
Mad Horse 'Hreatre Company, 955 Eorcst /Venue, Portland, in its 12th season, will present the Maine premiere of "Misery,” adapted by Simon Morse and based on the novel by Stephen King, Jul) 17 through August 17. Paul Sheldon is a best-selling author of romance novels. His Miser)' series has brought him fame and fortune. Now, a terrible car accident on a lonely mountain road lands him in the home of Annie Wilkes, a nurse and his “Number One han” with a mysteriousand,perhaps,disturbingpast.MadHorseis an intimate 120 seats and Maine’s only resident ensemble theatre. Performance times arc 'Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Eriday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m.'Ticketsare$18,$16forstudentsandseniors($20 for Saturday night performances, $18 students and seniors).Call797-3338.
Maine State Music Theatre. Many aspiring profes¬ sionalshavetestedtheirwingsonthestageofPickard Theater, renowned for its impressive musical productions. MSMT is located off Main Street in Brunswick on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College. 'Hiis summer’s show season runs from June 10-August 23. The 39th season opens with Meredith Wilson’s “'The Music Man,” June 10-21; and continues with “Sweeney'Todd” from June 24-July); and Irrner and Ixrewe’s classic musical “Camelot," July8-26.'Ilierockopera“'Tommy,”July29-August9, portrays young Briton 'Tommy Walker as the “Pinball Wizard." 'Hie season will conclude with “A Chorus Line” on August 12-23, featuring Marvin Hamlisch's songsand Michael Bennet’s choreography. Tor tickets, subscriptions,andinformationcall725-8769.
Maine Summer Dramatic Institute. If approached by an Elizabethan-costumed youth in Deering Oaks Park this summer, take heed, as it might be the character Puck. 'This Shakespearean faerie has been known to turn man into pari donkey or an “Asshead" with just a sprinklingofmagicdust.Butwhoreallyarcthesekids? 'They’re a select voting company of 14-16 high school students participating in the Maine Summer Dramatic Institute’s six-week theater conservator)' program, which culminates with performances of the Bard’s “z\ Midsummer Night’s Drcam” in Deering Oaks from July 7-z\ugust 26. New artistic director Henry Wishcampcr, formerly assistant to founder Yankel Brodcris, has been delighted with the idea to move “Dream" outdoors, a natural surrounding for the play,andhopestochallengetheskillandimagination
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of his young actors. In attempts to generate a more diverseaudience,thissummer’sperformancesarefree. For information, call I lenry Wishcamper at 828-6870.
Oak Street Theater, 92 Oak Street, Portland. This year-round, downtown facility will happily host three touring production companies this summer, enabling thetheatretoofferPortlandaudiencesliveprofessional theater. “Twice Baked and Perpetually Unplugged!” June19-21,isaneveningofoutrageouscharactersand political satire by comedienne Judith Sloan. “Durang Durang, Part 11," by Christopher Durang, is a sequel offering a potpourri of short Durang acts (July 10August3);“lamingtheSavages,"bylocalplaywright John Nichols, is an exploration of how civilization is like an oatmeal cookie (August 7-17). To conclude the summer, a new off-beat comedy entitled “What Doesn’t Kill Us,” by Dan Remines, features a contemporary woman in the midst of her complicated life(August21-31).'Iicketsarc$12,$10forstudents and seniors, and can be purchased in person or at the boxoffice,775-5103.
Ogunquit Playhouse. Heading North on Route 1 from York affords a good view of the Oqunquit Playhouse, a 750-scat, whitewashed, restored bam with manicured rolling lawns and sculpted hedges - an especially good view if stranded in formidable summer traffic. Broadway showman Walter Hartwig purchased the old Weare farm in 1937 and transformed it into a statc-of-thearttheater.Allthebigstarshaveperformed here,andithasearneditstitleas“America’sForemost Summer Theater.” Hie grand dame will open with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel,” starring George Dvorsky, June23-July 5. “Grace and Gloric,” by 'Pom Ziegler, stars Pat Carroll in a heartwarming comedyofGrace,agritty’90-ycar-o!dmakingherlast journey to her cabin in Virginia, who crosses paths with slick New Yorker Gloric, a compassionate hospice worker (July 7-19). In the midst of summer’s heat,thePlayhousewillofferAgatha(Christie’smystery thriller“Spider’sWeb”onJuly21-August2.Next,in a new musical revue celebrating “Jen)’ Herman and His Music,” lx? Roy Reams and Florence laccy join the composer of “Hello, Dolly,” “l<a Cage aux Folles,” and “Marne" in performances August 4-August 16. Ilie last show of the season brings us Gavin Macleod from the love Boat series in “Moon (her Buffalo,” the Broadway comedy hit, August 18-August 30. All scats for all performances arc $24, Mastercard and Visa accepted; the box office opens June 9:646-5511.
Penobscot Theatre Company, 183 Main Street, Bangor, is 22 years old and the only professional regional theater serving northern and eastern Maine. The Maine Shakespeare Festival, July 3lst-/\ugust 16th, will be set outdoors on the banks of the Pen¬ obscot River near the Municipal Marina on Railroad Street. 'Three Shakespearean offerings: “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Julius Caesar,” and “'Twelfth Night, “willbeperformedinrotatingrepertory,withshowsat 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. A variety of Shakespearean and musical theater workshops for childrenarealsooffered.'Ticketstothefestivalare$5. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, or sit on the bleachers. Early evening picnicking is welcome, and local restaurants provide affordable food while Renaissance dancing, madrigal singing, juggling, sword play, and children’s orientation enliven preshow time. Call 924-3333.
Portland Stage Coinpan), 25A Forest /Venue in the heart of Portland’s Downtown Arts District. “Das Barbecu,” by Scott Warrender and Jim Luigs, is Portland Stage Company’s first summer musical, July 6 to August 3, but it has little to do with America’s favoritestyleofsummertimecookery.SetinTexas,this Continued on page 36
The only Afghan Restaurant in Maine is conveniently located downtown at 419 Congress Street, where the Habibzai family brings traditional Afghan cuisine to Portland using ingredients such as Basmati rice, lamb, chicken, beef, spinach, eggplant, green beans, and pumpkin. The results—including many vegetarian dishes—are delicious but not too spicy, and attract patrons from as far away as Boston and Bangor. Bring your own wine and beer to complement meals that have earned 3-1/2 stars out of four and the "Best Ethnic Food" award from CBW. Catering and take-out are available, and most major credit cards are accepted. 773-3431.
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The Audubon Room at the Inn by the Sea on Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth combines breathtaking 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 Salmon with an Orange Basil Vinaigrette, Sautded Oysters with Porcini and Champagne, and Lemon Custard Tart with Maine Blueberries. Patio dining and cany-out available. 767-0888.
Situated in an historic stone and brick building designed by Frederick Law Olmsted of Central Park fame, the Barking Squirrel Cafe offers patrons a warm fire and a relaxing setting by the fountain in Portland's Deering Oaks Park, inviting comparison to New York's renowned Tavern on the Green. Open Tuesday-Sunday and holidays for lunch and dinner, with brunch served on Saturday and Sunday, the Barking Squirrel serves a broad variety of traditional, vegetarian, seafood, and world cuisine at very affordable prices ($1.50 on up). Enjoy the huge outdoor barbecue pit for lobster and clam bakes in summertime. Take-out also available. 774-5514.
Cafe Stroudwater, located in the Embassy Suites Hotel at the Portland Jetport, specializes in American bistro cuisine with an emphasis on native seafood and prime cuts of meat, but it is Chef William Boutwell's creative touches—like shrimp and lobster Napoleon with grilled eggplant goat cheese, and red peppers served over a tomato coulis—that make this dining experience like no other in Portland. In addition to a spectacular Sunday brunch, the Cafe also offers wine dinners, Portland's only Chefs Table, and a fine selection of locally brewed beers. For reservations call 775-0032.
At David’s Restaurant you can sample four-star entries featuring farm-fresh produce and native products like seafood sausage, sesame and coriander crusted tuna, or goat cheese packets with grilled
vegetables (773-4340). David's at the Oyster Club, set in a converted open-air market building, boasts an abundant raw bar, 20 varieties of seafood, lobster, fresh pasta, microbrews, and Maine’s largest single malt scotches list (773-4340). Turino's Stone Oven Pizzeria combines wild mushrooms, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, and fresh herbs to create authentic gourmet pizza from old Naples (780-6600). All three restaurants are located at 164 Middle Street.
You can't beat the location of DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial Street for fabulous water views of Portland Harbor. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city by watching the boats go by as you enjoy fresh Maine lobster served yearround, steak, seafood dishes, and more. Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a children's menu available. For drinks and a lighter menu, try their Portside Lounge. 772-2216.
Welcome to F. Parker Reidy’s, site of the original Portland Savings Bank built in 1866 at 83 Exchange Street. Established in 1976 during the renaissance of the Old Port area, F. Parker Reidy's has become a Portland fine dining tradition, specializing in steaks and fresh seafood, but also offering pasta, chicken, and salads, with prime rib featured on weekends. Turn-ofthe-century decor, personalized service, and great food create a warm and congenial atmosphere popular for both business and intimate dining. 773-4731.
Deep in the heart of the mysterious Woodfords area at 540 Forest Avenue is the Great Lost Bear, where you'll find a full bar featuring over 50 (that’s right, five-o) draught beers, predominantly from local micro¬ breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu with everything from soups, salads, and sandwiches to steaks and ribs, as well as a large vegetarian selection and the best nachos and buffalo wings in town. Discover where the natives go when they're restless! Serving from 11:30 a m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week. 7720300.Visituson-lineat:http://www.ime.net/bear/
Iguana Bay Mexican restaurant is the area’s newest source of contemporary Tex-Mex southwestern cuisine. Conveniently located only minutes north of Portland in the Portland Athletic Club at 196 Route 1 in the beautiful coastal town of Falmouth, Iguana Bay is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with brunch from 11 a m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. House specialties include chili rellenos, shredded beef burritos, margaritas, micro¬ brews, and specialty tequilas. Happy Hour is 4-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 781-5308.
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 daily fresh specials featuring foods from land and sea, the Grille’s chef prepares unforgettable feasts like Seafood Fettucine with lobster, shrimp, and mussels; Baked Lobster with seafood stuffing; Steak Diane Tenderloin, and Black Angussirloin.Visit31MarketStreetforbreakfast,lunch, and dinner. Reservations accepted. 774-4200.
The Pepperclub is a prizewinning restaurant ("Best Vegetarian," "Best Value." highly recommended by Fromm’s Guide) featuring a creative world cuisine. Its
blackboardmenutypicallylistsfivevegetarian,threefish and three meat offerings including a really great organic beef burger. Relaxed, colorful, unusually affordable dining on the edge of the Old Port with easy, free parking and good wines and beers. Open nightly at 5, payment by cash or personal check. 78 Middle Street near Franklin. 772-0531.
Voted "Best Pizza in Maine” since 1990 by the PPH and CBW, Ricetta’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is truly a taste of the Old Country. M. E. Curly of the PPH raves “Ricetta’s is arguably the best pizza west of Rome.’ Dine-in, take-out. delivery, and catering are available, and the all-you-can-eat gourmet lunch buffet includes pizzas, pastas, soups, and salads. A full selection d beer and wine is available, and kids eat FREE w Mondays from 3 p.m. till closing. Located at 29 Western Avenue, South Portland. 775-77400.
Saigon Thinh Thanh, 608 Congress Street, Portland Just across Congress Square from the State Theatre and the Portland Museum of Art is Maine's—and probably New England's—finest Vietnamese restaurant Four-star, spicy, exotic tastes jump from the delicious fish, pork, shrimp, and scallop dishes that include Vegetable Sate Rice Vermicelli. Bean Curd with Garic Rice Vermicelli, Scallops with Snow Peas, and extraordinary curries and specials. 773-2932.
Fresh lobsters, shellfish, salmon, and local fish have been specialties at the historic Seamen's Club for ov« three generations, while aged beef, prime rib, quiches, fresh pasta, vegetarian and southwestern selections, home-baked breads and desserts, and fresh fruits and vegetables round out the menu. The best weekend brunches on the planet include soups, turkey sandwiches, and salads, and a full bar is always available. The Lunch and “Lite" menus are served from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in a comfortable setting overlookins the harbor at 1 Exchange Street and 375 Fore Streel in the hub of the Old Port. Call 772-7311. Fax orders: 7614444. No room charges ever for banquets and meetings: 773-3333.
Tabitha Jean’s Restaurant at 94 Free Street offers yw zesty American regional cuisine in a casual setting that is handicapped accessible and convenient to the State Theatre, the Civic Center, and the downtown arts district. Their fresh seafood, pasta, vegetarian dishes, grilled entries, homemade desserts, and extensive wi* selection received an enthusiastic four-and-a-half-s® rating from MaineSundayTelegram. Validatedparkin? is available. 780-8966.
Tortilla Flat has been serving New Englanders fine Mexican food and drink for over 25 years. At 1871 Forest Avenue in Portland you can find favorites like nachos, fajitas, chimichangas, tamales, burritos, tacos enchiladas, and frozen margaritas seven days a week as well as seafood, steak, pork, and chicken cooked with a Mexican flair. With lunch specials starting a1 $3.95,achildren’smenu,nightlyspecials,aChiliHappy Hour,ascreened-indeck,andtake-out,TortillaFlatis a memorable Mexican experience you can afford any time. 797-8729.
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irreverent spoof of Wagner’s Ring cycle is the twangy talc of tempest crossed lovers Scigfried and Brunn* hilde two-stepping their way in pursuit of love, happiness, and a magical ring of gold. Portland Stage began as a profile theater in 1974, when a group of students from the University of New Hampshire banded together. It places strong emphasis on the support of theater, artist, and the development of new plays.Forticketinformation,call774-0465.Discounts areavailablcforstudents,seniorsandgroups.
RoundTopCenterFor'HieArts.'Fhcviewisstillthe same from this I9l 5 homestead on Business Route I inDamariscotta:rollingfields,orchards,andsweeping views of the Damariscotta River. But the principal inhabitantsofthisonceprosperousfarmarelonggone - namely, dairy cows. The Round 'Pop Center is a 200-scat, converted cowbarn, but with its high arched roof “has better acoustics than the old Portland /Xuditorium,”jokesitsstaff.Thisthriving,non-profit center for performing arts is a year-round source for theaterclasses,productions,workshops,concerts,and artexhibitionsforthesurroundingarea.Therewillbe severalsummertheaterworkshopsforchildren,aswell as jazz ensembles and outdoor concerts, exhibits, lectures,poetryreadings,andspecialevents.July26 brings Round 'Fop Festival Day, a summer highlight, complete with Epic Brass Concert and The Ninth /\nnualCraftFair.Forinfonnation,call563-1507.
Theater at Monmouth. Nestled in the folds of bucolic hills, apple orchards, and lakes along Route 202 is a precious gem of a summer theater, Mon¬ mouthatCurnstomIlai).'IbisVictorian-stylebuilding wasbuiltin1902,foremostasanoperahouse,butalso asatownhallandlibrary.Ithaselegantstainedglass, rococo plaster, and muralcd ceilings. Monmouth was designated “Maine Shakespearean Theater” by the statelegislature,citingitsoutstandingdrama.'Ilie27>seatfacilityisacousticallyperfect,andnooneisever more than twelve rows from the stage. Monmouth has a loyal cast of actors who return each summer from theaters in New York and the West Coast. These seasonedactorsperformarollingrepertorywhereeach daytheyhaveanewpartinadifferentplay.'Ilicywill start this season with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream" (July 2-August 27 at 8 p.m., August 2 and 50 at 2 p.m.),byWilliamShakespeare,amostfantasticalplay and continue with “The Miser,” by Moliere, July 10August 24 at 8 p.m.. August 9 at 2 p.m., a hysterical comedy of greed and lust; “Hamlet,” by William Shakespeare,July20-August50at8p.m.,August25at 2 p.m.; and finish with “Shadowlands,” by William Nicholson, July 29-August 29 at 8 p.m., August 16at 2 p.m. “Aesop’s Fables For Children” will lx presented at the annual Spring Children’s show from May 12June4.'I’icketsare$18foradults,$16forseniors,and $12forstudents;ticketsforchildren’sshowsarc$5. Boxoffice:933-9999.
Theater Project, Brunswick. Young Peoples Theater was born 25 years ago when Al Miller, known as “ClownAl,’’transportedgroupsofchildreninthebuck of his bus to perform at area schools. Miller, current artisticdirector,lovedimprovisationaltheater,andthe concept of children performing for children. Ten years ago, this group purchased the Old Varney Hall, added some adult programs to their repertoire, and renamed themselves 'Ilie 'Hieatcr Project. “Mystery Theater.” a script written by Al Miller and adult company members, will be an original theater project dilemma requiring audience particiption from July 10-July 26; "Boxers VI,” July 51, August 1-2, is a collection of short plays directed by high school theater graduates. Adult shows are 8 p.m., childrens performances 7:30 p.m., matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets arc $5 for children’s shows, main stage shows arc $14
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Vintage Repertory Company, 217 Vaughan Street , Portland. This company will perform Nikolai Gogol’s comic play “Marriage,” adapted and directed by Clara Armand, at the Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine July 18th and 19th. This satirical comedy is a madcap look at the state of matrimony, circa 1830. The wedding arrangements have been made through a marriage broker, and the bride is about to walk in in her gown when the trembling groom leaps out of a window, hails a cab, and escapes. Two actors play all twelve characters in this play, prodding the audience with Chaplincsquc slapstick routines and incredible visual effects. Past performance base drawn high praise: “Bergeron and Blair slip in and out of personalitiesaseasilyastheydropandpickupprops...
Blair’s miming is superb... Bergeron shows all the trainingandskillthatmakeheroneofthearea’sbest comediennes.” For information/reservations call Dccrtrccs'Hieatrcat583-6747.
WatervilleOjx?raIlouse.'Hiisvintagetheater,builtin 1902 as the City Opera House, is the third largest in Mainewith938plush,redvelvetscats.Itislavishly embellished with intricate gold leaf design, high arched ceilings, and a beautifully illuminated stage. This vibrant opera house undergoes a continued metamorphosis; it has offered opera, vaudeville, modes, and live theater. Today, it is evolving into a diverse community cultural center with extensive programsindance,arts,music,andtheatereducation.
'Ilie Maine Chamber Ensemble often jierfonns here, as well as many dance ensembles, but the summer performance schedule is still to be announced. For a completelistingandinfonnation,call873-5381.
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Merrill Auditorium Re-Opening Celebration, P.O. Box 49, Portland. The week-long celebration of the newlyrenovatedCityIbill/Xuditoriumculminatesina gala performance at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 with the evcr-popular Canadian Brass playing both pop and classical selections, the Portland Symphony Orchestra undertaking Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony No. 2 in c minor, and Portland Municipal Organist Ray Comils performing Daniel Pinkham’s Organ Concerto No. 3 on the mighty Kotzschmar organ.'Picketscost$18,$35,and$50andarcavailable throughPortixatMerrillAuditorium:842-0800.
Portland Conservatory of Music, 44 Oak Street, Portland. Tenor Bruce Fithian performs Schubert’s Die Schdne Mullerin song cycle with pianist Judith Quimby at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall on Wednesday, May 14 ($10 adults/$5 students and seniors), followed by a PCM student recital on Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m. (free). On Saturday, May 31 Maine fiddling sensation CregBoardmanwillleadaworkshopforfiddlersofall ages and abilities culminating in an old-time country dance, bor more infonnation, call 775-3356.
Portland Performing Arts, 25A Forest Avenue, Portland. Don’t miss the Maine premiere perfonnanee of chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux, w hose pop, jazz, and blues vocals have been described as a cross l>etween Billie Holiday and Patsy Cline, at 7:30 p.m. on Hiursday, May 15 at State Street Church (tickets 816).BoxOffice:761-1545.
Southern Maine Children’s Chorus presents a spring concert of Schubert songs at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Mast Lmding School in Freeport (admission by donation).C3all865-4561.
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St. Cecilia Chamber Choir, 20B West Main Street, Yarmouth, will perform Britten’s festival cantata Rejoice in the ininb, Bach’s motet “Izibet den I lerm, alle Heiden" BWV 230, T'.nglislt part-songs by Holst, Elgar, Stanford, and Vaughan Williams, and English madrigals by Vautor, Wilbye, Bennet, and Greaves at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 in the Chapel at Bowdoin College in Brunswick ($6). Call 846-5891.
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Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland. “lasting Impressions: Gelatin Plate Prints by Francis S. Merritt" pajs homage to the innovative printmaking technique developed by “Maine’s Living Treasure" (through May 11). Opening May 16, “A Matter of Perception: First Annual Juried Exhibition byArtistswithDisabilities"featuresmorethanforty paintings, sculptures, drawings, and pieces of decorativeartcreatedbygiftedartistswithdisabilities (through June 15 in the Sweat Galleries). “In Print: ContemporaryArtistsattheVinalhavcnPress”features more than fifty works by graphic artists Jose Bcdia, Grisha Bruskin, Mel Chin, Robert Cumming, Charles Hewitt, Robert Indiana, Vitaly Komar, Alexander Mclamid, Robert Morris, Alain Paiement, Alison Saar, and Peter Saul (through June 4). “Perspectives: 'Hie Art of the Book” focuses on Maine visual artists who use traditional book formats such as paper-making, calligraphy, binding, watercolors, and typography in creating art (through June 28). 'Hie museum is open 10a.m.to5p.m.'Tuesday-Saturday,10a.m.to9p.m. Thursday-Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admissionis$6foradults,$5forseniorsandstudents, and $1 for children 6-12, with free admission for everyone Friday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 773-ARTS or (800)639-4067 for information on upcoming PMA events.
Maine Historical Society Gallery, 489 Congress Street, Portland. Opening May 21, “'The Way Life Should Be: Tourism, Romance, and Reality in Early Modem Maine” explores how state leaders, tourism promoters, residents, Native Americans, newly arrived immigrants,andenthusiastictouristsallhelpedcreate, in the 1920s, a unique but often contradictory image of Maine as a place of time-honored virtues and modem progress (through October). 'Hie Gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is S2 for adults and $1 for children under 12. For further information on the Maine Historical Society(killcry,call879-0427.
Danforth Gallery, 20-36 Danforth Street, Portland. The Deering High School video of sculptural responses to the Forest City Annual 1996 premiers May 27 and 28 with showings on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Following that, the /Xnnual Members’ Exhibition of Painting, Works-on-Papcr, Prints, and Fabrics opens on 'Ibursday, June 5 and runs through Sunday, June 29. 'The gallery is open 12-4 on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday; and 12-8 on Thursday and Friday (free admission). For more information,call775-6245.
Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. “One Bulgarian in Maine” is an exhibit of oil paintings bv Jordan Balkanskv (on display in the lewis Gallen- through May 31). Opening June 2 is “Reflective1magerv,”anexhibitionofblack-and-white photography by Carolyn Pollock (through June 30). Call871-1700forinformationonallupcominglibrary* events.
Maincly Frames and Gallery, 534 Congress Street, Portland, is sponsoring a public art reception cum ^ine and cheese soirde at which artistic and literal) people may gather for the purpose of social and
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Osher Map Library, Smith Center for Cartographic Education, 314 Forest Avenue, Portland. Opening May 22, "Maine Wilderness Transformed: 'l imber, Sporting, and Exploitation of the Mooschcad Like Region” outlines the mapping and exploration of the wilderness by European settlers, map makers, timber barons, railroad engineers, and sporting enthusiasts from just after the American Revolution through the 1960s (through January 4, 1998). Library hours arc 14:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. on 'Hmrsday; and 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.onSaturday./Vlmissionisfree.Call780-4850.
Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, 415 Cumberland Avenue, Portland. “Jeanne Twomey: Social Abstractions” features black-and-white mixed media works (watercolor, charcoal, and conte crayon) that confront core sexuality in its simplest natural forms, stripped of the exploitative marketing sheen of American pop culture (through May 10). Showroom hours: Monday-Saturday, 9-5. Call 774-3791.
Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick. “Appeal to 'Hiis Age: Photograph} 1oftheCivilRights Movement 1954-1968” features 75 photographs from across the nation encapsulating the emotions and strategics of activism (through June 1). “Within the Atrium: A Context for Roman Daily I ,ifc” explores the social, political, and religious functions of the main hallofatraditionalRomanhouse,aswellastheroles and expectations of the different members of Roman families, through architectural moldings, relief fragments, domestic cult objects, and household utensils (through June 8). “Tapestries of Hope” displays 30 arpilleras— cloth embroidered and appliquded with scenes of daily life by Chilean women between 1973 and 1989 to express their resistance to the oppressive Pinochet dictatorship (through June 8). “Connections with Antiquity" consists of clay, metal, and paper cut-out panels created by Maine artist George Mason in response to the ongoing exhibit “Art and Life in the Ancient Mediterranean" (through December 23). 'The galleries arc open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2-5 p.m. on Sunday (free admission). Call 7253275.
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Hubbard Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, displays the fur clothing,snowshoes,pickaxes,knives,guns,andoneof thefivesledgesthatRobertE.Pear)-tooktotheNorth Pole, as well as the Eskimo pots and lamps, ivory and soapstone carvings, hunting weapons, clothing, and full-size skin kayak that Donald B. MacMillan encountered on his Arctic explorations. Ongoing exhibitsinclude: "S.S.Roosevelt: Model of Strength,” an admiralty model of Rotart E. Peary’s Maine-built shipofexploration;“InuitArtTodayandYesterday”;a carilxru display; and a computer-driven photography display of hand-colored glass lantern slides of Arctic explorationsfrom1880to1930.'Hiegalleriesareo|x?n 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2-5 p.m. on Sunday (free admission). Call 725-3062.
Bates College Museum of Art, Bardwell and Russell Streets, l^wistou. “Selections from the Senior Theses” features works in a variety of media by Bates College Studio Art majors (through May 26). Contemporary Women Print-Makers” includes works by Kiki Smith, Alison Saar, Annette l-cmieux, Yvonne Jacquctte, and Elizabeth Murray (through May 26). “Making Japanese Woodblock Prints” showcases the Weston and Mary Naef Collection and traces the entire woodcut process from key-block to full-color print
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(through May 26). Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5 (free admission). Call 786-6158. Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath. "A Sea-Going Dynasty: the Pattens of Bath" focuses on Bath’s first shipbuilding family and their largefleetofmerchantsailingships(throughMay18). “ Pankcrs and Tramps” traces Maine’s history of building wean-going steamships (through Scptcmlwr 14). Opening June 6, “The Schooner Life” is a celebration of the museum's Percy &• Small Shipyard and the 100th anniversary of the shipbuilding partnership of Capt. Sam Percy and Donald Small (through December). “Seafaring from Old Bath" chronicles the ships and shipbuilders of the Kennebec River from the end of the Napoleonic Wars until 1860 (ongoing). Museum hours are 9:30-5:00 ever)- day. Admissionis$7.50foradults,S4.75forchildren6-17, and$21forafamilyofatleast2adultsand2children. Fordetailscall443-1316.
Gleason Fine Art, 15 Oak Street, Boothlxiy Harbor. “Eleanor Parke Custis: Village Life” features delicate gouache depictions of everyday life in the markets and harbors of New England, France, Italy, and North Africapaintedduringtheartist’stravelsasamemberof Henry Bayley Snell’s atelier (through May 17). Opening May 22, "Andrea Peters: At the Edge of Day" isanexhibitoftheEastBoothbayartist’sarrestingoil paintingsthatcapturethemosttransitoryandcolorful effectsofsunlightasitwaxesandwanes(throughJune 21). (waller}' hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. Call 633-6849.
Farnsworth Art Museum, 352 Main Street, Rockland. “Homage to Izniise Ncvelson” includes wood and terra-cottasculpture,paintings,drawings,mixedmedia constructions,originaljewelry',andphotographsofthe sculptor given to the museum by her and her family (through July 6). “New /\cquisitions: Parts 1 and II" spotlights recent gifts and purchases of works by Dozier Bell, Scott Redfern, Eric Hopkins, Waldo Pierce, Rol>crt Solotairc, Karl Schrag, Dwight Blaney, Mary Ann Hardy, Raphael Soyer, Bernard 1-anglais, and others (through July 6). In the Main Street Callery, “Michael loew: Nature into Abstraction" is a show of the artist’s watercolors and major paintings inspired by the unique light on Monhegan Island (through July 6). 'Ilie museum is open 10-5 TuesdaySaturday and 1-5 on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children ages 8-18. Forfurtherinformation.call596-6457.
Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower I fill, Waterville. Opening May 10, the “White House Collection of /Xmcrican Crafts” includes nine precious metal pieces, three quilts, seventeen turned wood vessels,sixteenpiecesofblownglass,threepiecesof wooden furniture, three baskets, one textile figure form, one piece of jewelry, and eighteen ceramic bowls, teapots, and jars hand-crafted bv many of America’s most accomplished artisans (through July’ 13). The museum is open to the public free of charge 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Call 872-3228.
Penobscot Marine Museum, P.O. Box 498, Church Street, Searsport, opens for the summer on Saturday, May 24. “Reflection and Light" showcases /Vnerican pressed and cut glass from the museum’s collections; “Trave! to the Pacific Ocean and Far East” explores the childhood sea travels of Lincoln and Joanna Colcord; and “Master Craftsman Banning Blanchard” pays tribute to the eponymous model builder. Museum hours (through October 15) are MondaySaturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5. Admission is $5 for adults,$3.50forseniors,$1.50forchildren7-15,and freeforchildren6andunder.Call548-2529.
Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. The Broun Bag lecture Series continues from 12 to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 23 in the Rincs Auditorium with a talk on “longitude, I Altitude, and the Scientific Search for Extra-Terrestrials” by Dava Sobel, fonner science reporter for the New York Times andbest-sellingauthorof longitude: The True Story of a Cone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time (free; coffee, tea, and light refreshmentswillbeserved).Call871-1700.
University of New England, Westbrook College Campus, Portland. Brenda Shaw will read from The Dark Well: Coming of Age on a Maine Farm, her memoir about growing up on a Maine farm near Augusta during the Great Depression and World War 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 in the Abplanalp Library on Stevens Avenue (free). Eor more information,call797-7261.
Friends of Casco Bay, 2 Fort Road, South Portland, will be holding their fourth annual fund-raising i auction with a nautical flair on Saturday, May 10 at the Handy Boat Showroom on Route 88 in Falmouth. | Ontheblockwillbeboats,gear,trips,vacations,art,: jewelry,andotheritemsforallbudgets.'Hicrewillbe asilentauctionandpreviewfrom5to6p.m.,followed by the live auction from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Complimentary' hors d’oeuvres will be served, and admission is by $5 donation. Call 799-8574.
Maine Audubon Society, Ciisland Farm Envi- | ronmental Center, Falmouth. IxTs go make and fly a I kiteintheblustery'fieldsofthesanctuaryat1p.m.on| Sunday, May 11 ($4). Then bring binoculars, a ; ground mat, and a red-gelled flashlight for stargazing I at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 ($4). Meanwhile, the j Portland Naturalists Forum continues on the last Monday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. (free; programs 'I BA), and the Nature Book Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ($5 suggested donation; call for booklist).Forinformation,call781-2330.
Yarmouth Historical Society, P.O. Box 107, Merrill Memorial Library' Building, Main Street, Yarmouth. ; On Monday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anderson- • Mayberry American Legion Hall on Main Street, i nationally known landscape consultant and pres¬ ervationist Lucinda Brockway of Kennebunk will give | a slide talk tracing the transformation of the New England home garden from a utilitarian work.s[MCC to a place of pleasure during the 18th and 19th centuries (free admission, but donations accepted). On Saturday,May17from10a.m.to2p.m.,thepublicis invited to bring family heirlooms to the Merrill Memorial Library Meeting Room for a verbal appraisal by the staff of Bruce Buxton, hie. (S5 donation per item requested; limit of three items per visit).Call846-6259.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Game Farm and Visitor Center, Route 26, Gary, is a 200-acre park with close to 25 different species of ; wildlife, including moose, black bear, fisher, lynx, mountain lions, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles,hawks,owls,andmore.'Iliereisalsoanature trail,interactivewildlifeandconservationdisplays, demonstration wildlife gardens, a show fish pool, picnicandgrillareas,andanaturebookstoreandgift shop. Open late /Xpril through mid-Novembcr, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. /Xdmission is $3.50 for ages 13 andup,$2.50forseniorcitizens,$2forages4-12,and free for ages 3 and under. For program information, call657-4977.
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