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Portland’sindependentfilmmak¬ ersmustdelightinbeingableto channelsix-timeOscar-winning directorJohnFord(1894-1973) bysimplytakingastrollthrough X'unjoyIlill.NowthatFordsteenage homeon21/23SheridanStreetisfor sale(seepage42),someluckymovieafi¬ cionadocangetanevenstrongerdaik doseofinspiration(andpullinsome bofforentalincome)forroughlythe budgetofsomeofFordsearlymovies. Fordlivedat21/23Sheridanfrom 1906untilhegraduatedfromPortland 1ligltSchoolasthe“humanbattering ram'ofPIIS’sstalechampionshipfoot¬ ballteamsof1913and1914.1lisbroth¬ er,actor/directorFrancisFord,was alreadyinTinseltown,sowhenvoting JackwentoutWest,hewasintroduced tofriendslikeDAV.Griffith,whogave himasmallactingpartinBirthofa Station.Byage22,the6’2"sonofa saloonkeeperhaddirectedhisfirstfilm andwasonthewavtoacareerthat

wouldpromptOrsonWellestosay, whenaskedtonamethreedirectors betterthanhe,“JohnFord,JohnFord, andJohnFord."

Amongotherthings,itwassingularly FordwhobroughtGermanExpression¬ ism-withitslow-kev,dramaticlight¬ ing-intotheshootingofAmerican westerns,nottomentionclassicslike HowGreenWasMyValleyandThe GrapesofWrath.

Sothere’srealeclecticMaine-style museumpotentialhere(avisitor ringsthebellandtheownerflies downstairsinpajamasandbathrobe tostart‘thetour,’pipeandfedora optional).'1houghaspartofalarge Irishimmigrantfamily,Fordlitcdin threeotherPortlandhomes(48Dan¬ forthStreet,1897;65Monument Street,1902;and95Sheridan,19034).21/23Sheridanishisdefiningres¬ idence,hisspringboardtofame. AtheaterinAtlantaplaysGoneWith IheWindallday.everydaw1lere,in theJ.F..Museum,adiminutivetheater onthefirstfloorcouldtreatviewersto 145differentchoices,includingThe Informer.MayofScotland.Drums Alone(heMohawk.TheGrapesof Wrath,IlowGreenWasMyValiev, Stagecoach,TheQuietMan, Mogambo,Mr.Roberts,TheSearchers. Donovan'sReef,'HieManWhoShot LibertyValance,andonandon,even thecriticallyunderappreciatedSex Ilygiene,whichheshotin1942forthe Navy.W'eknowwe’dgo!

Crow Talk

1lore’sanupdateforallvotibird lovers(re:“BreakfastBitBorACrow,” b'ebnian/March2001,bvColinSar¬ gent).'1'helatestinfoisthatourcrowis stillatCapeNcddick,receivingmed¬ icalservicesfrom MaineState Wildlife.Itturns outthatthe injuryhesus¬ tainedwasone thatliemavnot fullvrecover from.IIecanflv, butonlvforshortdistances.Normally, ifabirdcannotberehabilitated,he wouldbeeuthanized.

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Iwasdismayedtoreadvourrefer¬ encestothePortlandStingQuartet (PSQ)andthe1ARKSocietyfor ChamberMusiconpageAof|the I'ebruan7.\larch20011issue.()bviousk,vouwereniisiiiforinedanddid nottakethetimetoveriivvourfacts.

Eoryourinformation,theIARK SocietyforChamberMusicwas foundedinI9S0tosupportthePSQ whentheQuartetseparatedfromthe PortlandSymphonyOrchestra.In fact,thenameIARKisderivedfrom theinitiallettersoftheQuartetmem¬ bers'lastnames:I«inlz.Adams.Ross, MKecskemelhv.

Therehasnewerbeenarivalry betweenIARKandPSQasvou claim.Peoplecouldnothave"whis¬ peredthat11levwereforthePSQor TheIARK"sincetheIARKSociety hasalwaysexistedIoassistthePSQin educationaloutreachandperfor¬ manceendeavors.

I'urthermore.theI.ARKSociety forChamberMusicinnotan “ensemble’’asvoualsoclaim.W’e areanon-profitorganization.Our missionistopromotechamber musicandmusiceducationthrough¬ outthestateofMaine.

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rowingiiij onasmall islandoff thecoast of Maine didn’tkeep designer AngelaAdams fromthinkingbig.

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Adams receisedher degreefromthe PhiladelphiaArt Institutein1988 andquicklssson contractspainting furnitureandmurals tocreatecustomenvi¬ ronmentsforclients alloserthecountry. Shessasalrcadson thessasup,butshe respondedtostrong emotionaltugs fromhernatisestateandreturned herebs1991.

Pullofboundlessenergs,she managedanartgallcrvforfelloss NorthIlasenIslanderhricIlopkinsfamousforhisswooping,cartoonish aerialsicsssofMaineislands-fora sshileandsoonopenedagalleryof herossn.

“Bsmanagingagallery,Ilearned Ididn’thasetimetodomsossn ssork,butIknessthatmsssorkhad tomakemones',”shesass.Deftly sensingfuturedemand,shebeganto transformherpainteddesignsinto highlstexturedlandscapes(manyof Infact,atjust35,she’smaking itbigafterssinningnationalassardsfromMetropolitan IlomeandcontractsssithfromNeiman-Marcuson dossn-allfromherdiminutisestudioon273Con¬ gressStreet,theformersiteofTomms’s1lard¬ scare.Interiordesigns,furniture,esenastylish lineofglassssarebearingherdesignsarehitting retailoutletscsenwheresoulook-thismonth,Bar¬ ney’sssilldedicateallofitsMadisonAsenuessindosssto Adams'sproducts.Sonaturalls,eservonessantstoknoss sshercthemagiciscomingfrom.Andboss-issheaehiesingher drcamssithsomuchpanache?

themcallingtomindlandandsea-12milesoffthecoast, Xorth1linenIslandislikefewplacesintheworld) whichsoonevolvedintotheexplorationofdiffer¬ enttextilesandthedistinctivetechniqueofcar¬ pettufting,atraditionalMainetrade. Sheopenedherstudioattheageof30,andnow, 7 fivesearslater,inPortland,Adamslosesthechal¬ lengesofherworkandisenergizedbythefactthather sketchpadisstillfull.“Ilookeverywhereforinspiration,” shesass.“Gooddesignisinspiringandmakessoufeelgood. Designissshatslrisestheartist,but.Adams,anacutebusiness-

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woman,knowsthatqnalitvcraftsman¬ ship,guidedbycarefulbusinessleader-

designsanddesignsintoproductsforthe homehasfoundclientsalloverthe

nets,buttimelessness,simplicity,spon¬ taneity,andfunseemtobethefour shipandmarketing,isattheheartofher studio'ssuccess.

z\siftobearthisout,onher gracefullydesignedwebpage, vvwvv.angelaadams.com,shecon¬ fidestohercustomers,“1hequal¬ ityandcraftsmanshipthatgoes intoeachrugisnotunlikethe carethatgoesintobuildingaboat ormakingaloafofbread.”

’Ihis,obviously,plavsaswellin PeoriaasitdoesinNewYork, wherepeoplelovetolearnthat Maineisaplacewhere“thewater iscoldandthelilactreesarebig.”

“1lovetomakethingshappen,” Adamsshrugs.“Ichosenotto workforsomeoneelsesoIcould designallaspectsofmvlifeand havecontrolovertheproducts andthestructureofthebusiness.I thinkbigandIdidn’twanttobe heldbackbyanothercompany thatwaswillingtomoveataslow¬ erpace.Wehavealotwewantto do.andIhavegoalsofwhatIwant tobedoingwhenI’m41)or60or SO.Timegoessofast,andIwantto makethemostofeveryvear.”

Open-airconstruction,natural light,andastudiodog.Cedarthe

world.Thestudiowonthe2000Interna¬ tionalContemporaryfurniturePair’s

pointsofhercompass.Wlratevcrher motifsare,they’reinimmediatedemand

Asimplesquareoraswirloradotis neverastaticdesignbutrathermove¬ mentandiiispiration.Therugscome aliveinthreedimensionsandbento bestrokedanilstudied.Ifachdesign, namedafterabelovedfriendorpet, liasascomplexanatureasanvani¬ mal.HiepatternI,ulumavcome acrossasastonepavedterraceorthe softsoundofmeltingicemovingina glassofwater.

Partneringwithtalentedfurniture designerSherwoodIlamill.whose styleisinspiredbvhispassionforavia¬ tion,liasexpandedAngela'scollection extensively.11iscarefulcraftsmanship fitsperfectlywithAdams’sattentionto detailandslvlizedstrokes.Ilamilland Adamsarepartnersinbusinessand lifeaswell.AdamsdescribesIlamill ashersoulmate.

Althoughsheisknownforherrugs, therecentadditionofthrowpillowsand glassweartohercollectionhasspread Adams'sdesignstoallcornersofthe market.(Clientscandecorate,furnish, andimbibeviaAngela’svisionina palettethatincludescolorslikepool, dogwood,chestnut,wheat,rye,and Norwegianelkhound,allplavapartin

"Mix'emup!QuenchyourthirstforgooddesignwithManfred patternedglassware.ShortManfredisperfectforManhattans, ontherocks,ofcourse.TallManfredcravestherefreshing tasteofseltzerandlime,whilezanyLuluprefersMaiTais. Whichwinyouchoose?Cheers!" www.angelaadams.com

BestflooringAward.“TheICTT’has peridot.Andthissummer,forthefirst thecasual,friendlyfeelofherhighlyvisi¬ ble;niglit-illuminatedstudio. exhibitsfromleadingcontemporary designersfromaroundtheworld.Wcfelt time,she’sopeningherPortlandstreetfrontshowcasetovisitsfromthepublic.

Readersmaybesurprisedtolearnthat thisisamanufacturingaswellasdisplay site-uptoninerugs(madeoftop-qualitv NewZealandwool]arecreateddaily here,wherelaborers,manualandclerical alike,mingleandinteractasequalpart¬ nersofthebusiness.“Therehasn'tever beenahierarchyhere.Ineverwantedto be<iboss."

AlthoughtheAngelaAdamsstudiois notan'eatorbeeaten'typeofatmos¬ phere,thedrivetosucceedprevails."Ihis isn'taplacetopassthetimeuntilthe weekendrollsaround.Wcallknowwe areluckvtobehereanddoingwhatwe do,soweworkreallvhardIomaintainthe qualityandlevelofserviceweoffersowe cancontinuetocomeinhereeveryday

andsetnewgoals.Wcareproudofour productsandwhatwehaveaccomplished andwanttokeeppushingforward.Ifvou aren'tvervpluggedinandfocused,vou won'tlasthere.”

Adams’sinteqxetationolideasinto

veryhonoredtohaveourrugsrecognized atsuchahighcaliberdesignshow.Wc alsowerenamedinthe“Design100Best oftheBest”bv MetropolitanIIonic.”

Withalltheawards,accolades, andmediaattention,one mightthinklifeatthelopisall sweetnessandlight.Instead, it’srefreshingthatAdams acknowledgessomebumpsandbruises. Adamsrecognizesthatthemostimpor¬ tantthingforaleadertomaintainisa senseofmomentumandpurpose. “Sometimeswhenthingsgetreallvtrickv. Itrytokeepeveryonejazzedandpositive. Whenthingsarcgoingourwav,it'sverv exciting.Butthevdon’talwaysgoourwav andwchavetobesmart,actfast,andstay

positiveevenwhenawrenchgetsthrown intothemachine."

Passersbylookingathervvindowsmight incorrectlyslipintolabelslikeMetro Retrospective.RatPack,oreven Bewitchedtodescribeherlineofprod-

Talesofpersonsfromabroademigrating toAmericaandmakingtheirdreams cometruemavseemtrite,buthowoften doesitreallvhappen?AshokNalamalapnisjustsuchaperson.Whenhiswife’s jobmovedthefamilvtoPortlandfrom

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Philadelphiain1996,Xalamalapu employedhisentrepreneurialspiritand foundedhisownsoftwarecompany, iCST.Ilisvision,however,wasnotlimit¬ edtothefinancialaspectsofacompany; hewantedtobealeaderinthecommuni¬ tyandtocreatejobswherenoneexisted. "Ididnotchoosetocomehere.M\ wifechoseitforme,butwelinethe nature,thepaceoflife.Thequalityof lifeisgoodhere.”savsAshok.

Withbusinessalliancesand contractswiththelikesofIBM, Compaq,limeWarner,and Intel,expansionpossibilitiesin AustraliaandtheUK,aswell asasecondhomebaseinIndia, itsnowonderiCSTisgrowing byleapsandbounds.

Ifyou'rejobhunting,it'sagreat timetohookupwithiCST, because"Itisdifficultfindingtal¬ entedemployeesinourfield.” TheemployeesofiCSTdesign internetsoftwarefortheirbusinessclien¬ tele.Theirbusinessofpersonalizingsoft¬ wareforotherbusinesses,evennationsIndiaisamajorclient-isahugeindus¬ try,andbecauseofXalamalapu’ssingu¬ larefforts,iCSThassurfacedasaleader afterweatheringtheroughseasthat adverselyaffectedothertechbusinesses duringthelastyear.Infact,iCSTis emergingasthestandoutexception.

ButGovernorAngusKinghashonored XalamalapuandiCSTwiththeGover¬ nor'sAwardforBusinessExcellencefor morethanthis.Theawardrecognizes theentirecompany'seffortsbasedon employeemorale,servicetoclients,and commitmenttocommunityinvolve¬ ment,aswellasoverallquality.Xalama¬ lapuwasalsovotedthesecondranking BusinessPersonoftheYearbvtheSmall BusinessAdministrationofMaine.With businessalliancesandcontractswiththe likesofIBM,Compaq,limeWarner, andIntel,expansionpossibilitiesinAus¬ traliaandtheUK.aswellasasecond homebaseinIndia,it’snowonderiCST isgrowingbvleapsandbounds.

Bestofall,iCSTsmissionstatement includesthewords,"Werespectandlis¬ tentoouremployees,clients,andpart¬ ners."1heworkersatiCSTarestrongly

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encouragedtodothesamefortheircom¬ munity.Xalamalapuprovidespaidholiclasstohisemployeessothatthevmay gointothecommunityandteachthose withlimitedaccesstothetechnological worldhowtouseittotheiradvantage. "W'egiveeducationseminarsanddonate computerstolocalprograms.Themis¬ sionandvisionarccreatedbvemployees asateam.Someofthemjoinbecauseof theimportancewegivetocommunity andinvolvement.”

Withmorelocationsthananyother drugstore,we’realwayscloseby. Wefillyourprescriptionspromptly andourpharmacistsalwaystakethe timetoansweryourquestions. Further,RITEAIDoffersbigsavings andproductsyouuseeveryday:

Picture:a1>-vcar-oldslumpedover hisparentskitchentabicinhis bathrobe,readingtheclassifieds. IIerunsacrossanadforajobthat soundsinteresting.Xo,nota butcher,orahitman,oranythingbefit¬ tingthecoarsenatureofhisnameRobertSlaughterseeksajobinthefield ofknitting.IIerunsrightdowntoCen¬ tralYarnShoponOakStreetinPortland andtalkstotheowner.

"SheasksmeifIknowhowtocrochet.

Isaynoandgohomeandteachmyself howtocrochetthatnight.Ithoughtit wastheonlywax'Iwouldgetthejob," sawsSlaughter.Nineyearslater,Robert hasthatjobandwouldn’tdreamofgi\-ingittip.

Thoughtheshophaschangeditsloca¬ tionto569CongressStreet,thetradition ofexcellentcustomerservicehasnot changedabit.Slaughterbelievesthatis perhapsthemostimportantaspectofhis jobandheisproudtoknowthenames ofmostofthepeoplewhowalk through(hedoor.

"It’sveryinterestingtodealwith peopleonthiskindofbasis.'Ihevare comingherebecausethevhavelives andtheyneedtorelaxandIprovide themwithwhattheyneed.Iprovide themwithsomethingtheylove.”

Wlieremanypeoplewouldseea humdrumcustomerservicejob, Robertseesthedoorwaxtohisfuture selfandanopportunitytofulfillhis dreams."It'ssomethingthat1’11alwaxs do.Iloneslly,Idon’tknowwhatelseI woulddo.1nowteachknittingclasses andamseriouslyconsideringwriting patternsandwritingbooksofpatterns. ’Ihereisnoclearapprenticesxstemin theyarnindustry,butthat’swhatthe next.stepfeelslike.”

Thebusinessofsellingtextilewares, includingknittingandembroidering supplies,wasonceamale-dominated profession.Wlienthecurrentowner oftheshoptookoxerfromherfather, shewasoneofthefirstwomeninthe business.SheandSlaughterhaxe reversedrolesaccordingtotheindus¬ trystandardsofyestenear.“Whileshe kindofjustifiesmyabilitx.Ijustifv hers.Iamtheknitter;sheisthebusi¬ nessperson."Robertisnowthe exceptiontotheruleinthistvpcof customerservice.Allofhisco-work¬ ersarewomen,andhetendstohaxe femalecustomers.Ilowexer,thisdocs notmeanhefeelsatalloutofplace. “Iherearecustomerswhocomeinjust totalktome,andif1amnothere,ibex leaxe,”Slaughtersaxs.

Althoughhehastaughtmanvpeoplein andaroundPortlandhowtoknitand helpsnewpeopleexervdax,Slaughteris theonlymemberofhisfamilxwhopar¬ takesinIliehobbv.Whetherornotknit¬ tingrunsinhisfamilx,heknowsit'sin hisblood."It’ssomethingIwillalwaxs do.Iliveandworkmxfantasx.”

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Barbara'sKitchenandCafe,388CottageRoad,South Portland,acrossfromthePortlandPlayersTheater, headingtoFortWilliams.Casual,creative,amodestly pricedcuisineforintimatediningbysunlightfor breakfast,candlelightfordinner.Vegetarianscansavor ourBlackBeanaEggplantRavioliwithaRoastedRed PepperCreamSauce.NYstripsteakw/Portabello Mushroomsademi-glazeisafavoriteofcarnivores. 'Therosemaryfocacciaisreasonalonetopayavisit-"— Downeast.Selectedwinesavailable.Reservations7676313.www.barbaraskitchen.com

BenkayRestaurant's-"visualaculinaryworksofart” preparedbyprofessionallytrainedchefsfromJapan,w/ a"knowledgeableaenthusiasticwaitstaff."An"overthe-toptasteexperience"-MaineSundayTelegram. Enjoyoursuperbsushibaroranelaboratedinner cookedatthetable.EnjoyourNYStrip,Shabu-Shabu, Sukiyakiatofu,ortempurateriyaki.Appetizers,soups, salad,noodles,chickenavegetarianselections.Full bar,sakeawinelist.2IndiaStreet,freeparking.7735555.

Bintliff'sAmericanCafe,Portland'sonlyall-day/ everydayBrunchHousefeaturingBenedict'sBelgian Waffles,Omelets,HomemadeGranola,aotherfine AmericanCuisine-daily,7am-2pm.Dinnerserved M-Sa,5:30-9pmincludingRoastedPrimeRib,Sauteed ShrimpaMusselssimmeredinatomato,garlicafen-, nelsaffronbroth,aRisottoofbutternutsquash. Homemadebreads,pastas,adesserts.Fullbar. Extensivewinelist;allinwarmsurroundings.98 PortlandSt.(acrossfrompostoffice).774-0005.

TheCanneryoffersavarietyofdiningexperiences fromouroutdoorcovereddecktotheloftoverlook¬ ingthediningroombelowatheriver."Coastof Maine";lobster,clams,crabcakesachowderaswell asaselectionofcreativepasta,chicken,steaka fishspecialties.Functionroomavailable.LowerFalls Landing,Yarmouth.Majorcreditcards/reservations accepted.846-1226. www.thecanneryrestaurant.com

Dimitri’sisarestaurantownedbynative-bornGreeks whohavebroughttheirhomelandhereinfoodand music.SpecialtiesincludeSouvlaki(skeweredpork), Avgolemono(eggandlemonsoup),Mousaka,Mama's Spanakopita,LambShanksMytilini,andwood-grilled fishoftheday.TheGreek-stylemusselsarefantastic andthegrilledbananadessertunique.Minutesfrom Portlandat185RouteOneinScarborough.Open7 days,lunch12-2:30anddinnerfrom5p.m.883-9800. Falmouth'slandmarkItalianrestaurantistheaward¬ winningCasaNapoliRistorantefeaturingmulti-

regionalauthenticItalianspecialties.Choicesforlunch consistofsoups,saladsandsimplepastadishes.Dinner entreesincludetraditionalpastadishes,pesceor seafood,veal,sirloinandchickenservedalongwith salad,homemadebreadandthechefschoiceofaside dishandvegetable.TheCasaNapolipridesitselfonan extravagantwinelistofwhitesandreds,importedand domestic.Lunchisservedfrom11:30-2Mon.-Fri;din¬ nerfrom5-9Sun.-Thurs.,5-10Fri.andSat.Res.highly rec.Sun.-Thurs.,requiredFriday-Sat.781-3342.

Takeadvantageof5-starchefChristianStruck'screative touchesatCafeStroudwaterattheEmbassySuites Hotel.WithanemphasisonMainenativeseafoodEt primecutsofbeef,CafeStroudwaterofferseclectic bistro-stylecuisineEtavarietyofselectfinewines.Fora mostuniquediningexperience,reserveaplaceat Portland'sonlychefstable,whereyouEtyourguestswill bepamperedbyChefStruckEthisstaffwhileenjoyinga

6-coursemealpreparedesp.foryou.Breakfast,lunch,Et dinnerdaily-w/aspectacularGrandSundayBrunch every3rdSun.ofthemonth.Maj.creditcards,res.sug¬ gested.775-OO32.T

CricketsRestaurantinFreeportDeliciousfoodat reasonableprices.Freshlocalseafood,lobster,weekend primerib,steaks,fajitas,pasta,salads,specialtysand¬ wiches,vegetarianselections,dailyblackboardspecials. Privatefunctionroom.Fullservicelounge.Maine micro-brewsontap.Easyparkingonly1/2milesouth ofLLBean.BreakfastSat.EtSun.BrunchSun.,11-3. MainStreet,Freeport.865-4005.Reservations/major creditcardsaccepted.

David'sCreativeCuisineAfter15yearsasan acclaimedchef-ownerinPlymouth,Boston, NewburyportandMiddleStreetinPortland,David TurinhasopenedDavid'sCreativeCuisineat22 MonumentSquare.Themenuincludessuchnewcre¬ ationsandoldfavoritesas:CrispyHerbedGoatCheese Packets,ShitakeMushroomRavioliandWhite ChocolateMousseAlmondNapoleonfordessert.Full bar,openfordinner7nights.Lunchweekdays11:30-4. ForReservations:773-4340.

Youcan'tbeatthelocationofDiMillo'sFloating Restaurantat25LongWharfoffCommercialStreet forfabulouswaterviewsofPortlandHarbor.Escape fromthehustleEtbustleofthecity.Watchtheboats

goby.EnjoyfreshMainelobsteryear-round,steak, seafooddishes,Etmore.Open7daysaweekfrom llam-11pm.Children'smenuavailable.FordrinksEta lightermenu,tryourPortsideLounge.772-2216.

F.ParkerReidy's,siteoftheoriginalPortlandSavings Bankbuiltin1866at83ExchangeStreet.Established in1976duringtherenaissanceoftheOldPortarea,F. ParkerReidy'sisaPortlandfinediningtradition,spe¬ cializinginsteaksEtfreshseafood,butalsooffering pasta,chicken,Etsalads,w/primeribfeaturedon weekends.Turn-of-the-centurydecor,personalizedser¬ vice,EtgreatfoodcreateawarmEtcongenialatmos¬ pherepopularforbothbusinessEtintimatedining. Lunch6days.DinnerSun-Th4:30-10,FrEtSat4:3011.773-4731.

DeepintheheartofthemysteriousWoodfordsareaat 540ForestAvenueistheGreatLostBear,whereyou'll findafullbarfeaturingover50draughtbeers,pre¬ dominantlyfromlocalmicro-breweries.Accompanying themisanenormousmenuw/everythingfromsoups, salads,EtsandwichestovegetarianitemsEtsteaks,as wellasalargevegetarianselectionEtthebestnachos Etbuffalowingsintown.Discoverwherethenatives gowhenthey'rerestless!ServingH:30am-ll:30pm7 days/week.772-0300.Visituson-lineat:www.greatlostbear.com

Hugo'sRestaurant,accessiblylocatedattheintersec¬ tionofMiddleStreetEtFranklinArtery.Theinnovative menuchangesseasonallyandfeaturesfreshlocal ingredients.Therestaurantischef-ownedandoperat¬ ed.Pleasecomeinandtrythenewlyrenovatedbar, whichhasitsownuniquemenu.Parkingisavailable. Servingdinneronly,Tues.-Sat.,withlivemusicnightly. Forreservations,call774-8538.

JamesonTavern.Consistsoftwowelcomingparts,a casualbarEtloungeEtamoreformaldiningroom eachofferingacomfortableplaceforeasydining.The buildingisthesiteofthesigningoftheconstitution forthestateofMainewhenitbrokeawayfrom Massachusetts.Classicpreparationsservedinagraceful EtelegantsettingmaketheJamesonTavernafine retreatfromfrenziedoutletshopping.115MainSt, Freeport,865-4196.Creditcardsaccepted;reservations recommended.

TheLobsterCookerRestaurantislocatedintheheart ofFreeport'sshoppingdistrictjustablockfromLL Bean.Fast,friendlyservicefeaturinglobster,crabmeat, scallops,shrimp,award-winningheartychowders, sandwiches,beer,wine,Ettakeout.Openeveryday, yearround.EnjoyaMainetraditionintheirhistoric 1860barnorbaskonthesundrenchedgardenpatio. Theirfishchowderhaswon1stplaceintheannual FreeportGreatChowdahChallengein'96,'97,'98,'99,Et 2000aswellasBestOverallChowder,1998.865-4349. It's"MextotheMax!"atMargaritasMexican RestaurantsEtWateringHole!Twogreatlocationsin Portland,othersinLewiston,Augusta,OronoEt Portsmouth,Margaritasservesup"oversized"mealsEt colossal-sizeddrinks!There’salwaysfreehotchipsEt salsa,Etdownrightlegendarymargaritas,Etthehouse specialtyisthesizzlingfajita!HappyhourM-F,4-7pm, freehotappetizers.InPortlandat242StJohnSt, UnionStationPlaza,874-6444Et11BrownStnearthe CivicCenter,774-9398.LunchatBrownStFridays only.

Maria'sRistorante,est.1960byowner/chefAnthony Napolitano,offersPortland'sfinestItaliancuisinewith averygoodItalianwineselection.Spacious,beautiful, Italiandecorateddiningrooms.Privateroomsavailable forlargegroups.Vealsaltimboca,fettucinitoscano, zuppadepesce.ClassicItaliandesserts,Anthony'sown pistachiogelato.Lunch:$5-$8,Tu-F,1l:30am-2pm. Dinner:$9-S18,Tues.-Sat.from5pm.337Cumberland Ave.,freeparkingavailable.Tel:772-9232.

ThePepperclubisaprize-winningrestaurant(“Best Vegetarian"Et"BestValue"inFrommer’sGuidetoNew England)featuringcreativeworldcuisine.Itsblack-

boardmenutypicallylistsfivevegetarian,threefish,Et threemeatentrees,includingasuperborganicbeef burger.Peppercluboffersrelaxed,colorful,unusually affordablediningontheedgeoftheOldPortw/easy, freeparkingftgoodwinesftbeers.Opennightlyat5 p.m.;creditcardsaccepted.78MiddleStreet,near FranklinArtery.772-0531.

Ricetta'sBrickOvenPizzeria,voted"BestPizzain Maine"since1990bythePPHftCBW,Ricetta'sis trulyatasteoftheoldcountry.M.E.CurlyofthePPH raves:"Ricetta'sisarguablythebestpizzawestof Rome."Dine-in,take-out,delivery,ftcateringare available.Theall-you-can-eatgourmetlunchbuffet includespizza,pasta,soup,ftsalad.KidseatFREE duringSundaylunchbuffetftMondaysfrom3pm untilclosing.29WesternAvenue,SouthPortland, 775-7400:240USRoute1,Falmouth,781-3100. SaigonThinhThanh,608CongressStreet, Portland."Ofthe137restaurantslistedinthe 1996-97edition,SaigonThinThanhisafour-star restaurantrankedfirstinvalue.SaigonThinThanh isMaine's-andprobablyNewEngland's—finest Vietnameserestaurant."—PortlandDiningGuide. "Fourstarsforfood,service,ftvalueformoney. Withgood,healthy,flavorfulfoodftquickservice inapleasant,cleanatmosphere,SaigonThinThanh isworthinvestigating."-PressHerald.773-2932. Silly's.Therestaurantthatdefiesdescription.They haveeverythingfromcharbroiledburgersftshish kabob,handcutfries,BBQftjerkchicken,toawild varietyofpizza,vegetarianplates,milkshakes,desserts, fttheirfamousrolledupabdullahs-allmadew/fresh ingredientsdaily.Alivelyftfunkyatmospherew/a patiooutback.Beer,wineftoccasionallylivemusic. FreedeliverytoPortlandftRt1/Rt88Falmouth. M-Sa,10am-10pm.40Wash-ingtonAve.,Portland. Creditcardsaccepted.772-0360.

SnowSquall,knownforgreatMaineseafoodft lobster,alsoservessteaks,chicken,veal,filetof beefftvegetarianselections.Offeringcasualdin¬ ingaswellasfulldinners,luncheoninthepatio ordiningroom,M-F,11:30am-9:30pm.Happy hourdaily4-6,doubledrinkssinglepriced,wineft beerspecials,freemunchies.Earlydinners$7.95: M-Sa,4:30-6ftSu,2-6.FamousSundaybrunch buffet,11-2.LocatedinSouthPortlandwaterfront marketat18OceanStreet,ampleparking.7992232or800-568-3260.

StoneCoastBrewingCompanyisamajormicro operationofferingfullrestaurantfacilitiesaswellas fantasticbrewsonitssubstantialpremisesintheOld Port.Itsrestaurant,openfrom11:30amdaily,offers everythingfromsteaktolobster,ftyoudon'tneedto leavethebuildingtoenjoysomeofthebestlivemusic inPortland—it'sjustupstairs.At14York,thejunction ofPleasant,YorkftForeStreets,w/plentyoffree parking.Call773-BEER.

TonyRoma’s"FamousForRibs"isconvenientlylocat¬ edattheendofExit7oftheMaineTurnpike,adja¬ centtotheHowardJohnson’sinSouthPortlandftjust minutesfromtheMaineMall.TonyRoma'sacrossthe countryspecializeinthebestbarbecueribsw/our originalsauce.Thegrillisalwaysfiredupforafull menuofchicken,primerib,steaks,seafood,ftsand¬ wiches,ftourfamousloafofonionringsBreakfast buffetopensat7am.Lunchftdinner7daysaweek. EnjoythecasualatmosphereofTonyRoma's. TortillaFlathasbeenservingNewEnglandersfine Mexicanfoodftdrinkfornearly30years.At1871 ForestAvenueinPortlandyoucanfindfavorites likenachos,fajitas,chimichangas,tamales,burritos, tacos,enchiladas,ftfrozenmargaritassevendaysa week,aswellasseafood,steak,porkftchicken cookedw/aMexicanflair.Withlunchspecials startingat$4.95,achildren'smenu,nightlyspe¬ cials,aChiliHappyHour,ascreened-indeck,ft take-out,TortillaFlatisamemorableMexican experienceyoucanaffordanytime.797-8729.

Barbara’sKitchen

terTheaterjust100vards awav,tint,eight-tabledBar¬ bara’sKitchenmightjustpro¬ videtheperfectpreludetoPortland Players’MainePremiereproductionol “Sideshow’’thisspring,withperfor¬ mancesfromMat18toJune2. Appetizershereareamongour favoritefoods,soweaskedtoIrvsever¬ al,insmallportions.Inall,wesampled six-anincredibletreat. hirstcametheGrilledOysterswith SmokvBarbecueSauce($8.95). Thisisnottourordinarybackyard stuff.Infact,wehaven'thadsauce thistashinPortlandotherthanat UncleBilly’s,aPortlandeaten steepedinbarbecuemystique.\ice tohaveithere,asurprisingcomple¬ menttothecleanest,freshestoysters. NextwesavoredcrunchyKndivc SpearsStuffedwithaMavorfulSmoked TroutSalad-elegantlypresented, eagerlvdetoured-andalovelyplateof Vegetable-stuffedImplantRaviolis toppedwithaRoastedRed PepperCreamSauce (SS.95,or$10.95with chickenand$12.95 withshrimp).

'IlieSkewered Chicken'lenders withPeanutSauce ($6.95)thatfollowed, althoughflavorful,wereunfor¬ tunatelylostonuswhenastupendous samplingofcrabcakesappeared.We cannotremembercrabmorepleasing¬ lysened,withfreshwatercress, mcsclungreens,andatartarsauce that,likethesaucethataccompanied theoysters.evidencesthecultivated

culiilarvskillsofBarbara's Kitchen.

Throughouttheexperience,a delectablerosemanfocaccia accompaniedbvaverygoodolive oilwasconstantlyreplenished. Orderingandeatingourentrees, ines,anddessertprovedasexcitingas ourfirstbites.Perllapsitwasbecause

OurlaststarterwasBarbara’s specialtreat,alwaysavailable, ilicOnion,Mushroomand Gruverelart($6.95).Itwassim($16.95),servedwithportobellomiislirooms.demiglaze,succulentmashed potatoes,andasparagusspears(orthe vegetableinseason),wascookedto utterperfection,exactlyasordered. OrmaybeilwasthewavtheSeared Scallops($14.95),arrivingdeliciously onahugeplateadornedwithcraband freshdilloverlemonfettuccineand coveredinazestv ’armesan creamsauce, keptupthe intrigue. Itcould

beenthewell consideredwine listthatincludedsomeof ourfavorites(RavenswoodMerlot,$23 andI'cssParkerChardonnay($22)as wellaswelcomesuggestionsfromown¬ erBarbaraWilitlirop,knowledgeable andafrequenthostofpopularwine¬ tastingdinners. Ilienagain,thekeyto ourcontinuedamuscincutcouldbe foundinBarbara’s ownvclvctvchoco¬ latemousseand smashingcreme bruleedessertchoices. Barbara’sKitchenandCafe, 388CottageRoad,SouthPortland. Classiccateringforamsizeparty/function.Ilmrsdavnightbistro/entertainment,winefastingdinners.767-6313. wxvw.barbaraskitchen.com -Review(5photosbvDianeIludwn

Whyresort toanythingless?

Weknowwhatmakesagreat resort.Somethingforeveryonein thefamily.Anytimeofyear.

That’stheAnehorageInn. SoutheoastalMaine’sonlycom¬ pleteyear-roundfamilyresort. DirectlyonIxingSandsBeachin YorkBeach.

You’llfindittillatthe Anchorage.

Oxer100beautiful,modem andhilly-appointedoceanfront rooms.Allwithairconditioning., direct-dialtelephones,privatebath andcolortelevision.Somerooms, likeourSpaSuites,evencomewith .privatewhirlp<x)Ls.

There’sanoutdoorandindoor

swimming pool W , withwhirlpool spa.Complete exercise and fit- * f nessroom.An indoor/outdoor poolsidecafefora refreshingdrinkorquick snack.Andanoceanfront restaurant,withbeachsidedeck, foranythingfromatallcooloneto anhonest-to-goodnessDownEast lobsterandclambake.

Andwhereelsecanyoulook acrossfromyourroomandseeone ofAmerica’smostpicturesque lighthouses?

Nottomenuonalocationthats justminutesfromtennis,golfand alltheshopsandattractionsin YorkBeach,theKitteryoutletsand historicYorkandPortsmouth.

Foragreatvacationanytimeof year,there’sonlyonespottoresort to.TheAnchorage.

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Thoughshesawsitwitha chuckle,xMaincState xMusicTheatre’sKathi Kacinskiisn’tjoking.As theBrunswick-basedtheater’scompany manager,Kacinskiisresponsibleforsee¬ ingthattheunionmembersoftheacting troupearelodgedinaccommodations thatbothpassmusterwithActorsEquity andmaketheindividualactors-manyof whomareluredtoMainewithtalkoflob¬ sters,pinetrees,and boldoceanviewshappythemselves.

That’sfinewithper¬ formingspousessuch asEdRomanoffand JovccPrcsutti,who’ll returnto.MSMTfora secondstraightseason. SavsRomanoff,aPort¬ landnativeandbroth¬ ertotheSchooner Earcballadecrs, “Mamproducersfavor hiringcouplesbothfor theeconomicsand becauseoneorthe otherdoesn’tget homesick.”Prcsutti, who’lldirectthethe¬ ater’sinterncompany aswellasperformin threeshows,lauds MSMTastopsinstaffas wellasthecareand feedingofartists.

“There’salevelof integrityherethat’sbeen maintainedthroughthe years,"shesavs.Sheand Romanoffareinaposi¬ tiontocompare,havingjustcompleteda 25-wceknationaltour("mostlyoncnighters.”Prcsuttinotes)ofMunOflxi Manchd.withJackJones.

facilities.Tailingthat,ormealsprovided, thetheatermustpayaperdiem allowance.Ifthehousingistoofarawav. transportationmustbeprovided,aswell aslaundryandgroceryruns.Bevondthis, non-unionstaffandinternsoftenneedto behousedaswell.

College;recentnewsreportshavesug¬ gestedthatMSMIhasitseveonthepro¬ posedperformingartscomplexatthe IhiiversihofSouthernMainein Corham,withitsaccompanyingdormito¬ ries.MSMThasalsobeeninvitedtodis¬ cussionsinI,cwislon/Aubnmconcerning aproposedperformingartscenter,nowin theconceptualstages.

TheatersCatertotheStars

“Ifthere’sashoreline,mostofnswouldratherbecloser totheshorethanthetheater.”-StephanieZimhalist

Maintainingthatintegritygetstougher eachyear,astheatersfromcoasttocoast arcdiscoveringtotheirchagrinthatdigs justkeepgettinghardertofind.Even withtwo-for-onehousingallocationslike theRomanoffs’,housingproblemscan causetheaterstomoveorevenshut down.Ataminimum,thecontract requirementsstatethatevenactorhasto havehisorherownroom,withinahalf mileofthetheater,andaccesstokitchen

“Thehousingproblemactuallyreached afeverpitchthisyearwhensomeofthe housingweusedbeforewasnolonger accessibletous,”explainsRavDumont, nowinhissecondseasonas.MSMTman¬ agingdirector.“Andwhenit’sJune,Julv, orAugust,it’samazinghowmuchahov¬ elcangofor.”

Kacinskithoughttheyhadtheproblem solvedbypurchasingproperty.“Wetried tobinaninternhouseandgotcontrac¬ torsintotellushowmuchitwouldtake tobringthehouseuptocode.'Thatwas onaEridav.Nextday.1getacallthatthe househasburnedtotheground.Sowe findanotherhouse,anditalsoburnsto theground,”Kacinskirecalls.

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RovRogosin,producingartisticdirector fortheOgunqm'tPlayhouseandfounder ofSeacoastRepertoryTheatrein Portsmouth,XewIlampshire,issvmpathetictohisfellowproducers’dilemmas. “Mostyear-roundpro¬ fessionaltheatersare oftenlocatedeitherin urbanareas,orinresort areas,whereit’snearly impossibleIofindreal estatethathasafford¬ ability,proximityand accessibility,”henotes. Initsiicarlv70years, thePlayhousehas watchedlocalreal estaterentalcostssoar beyondvvhatthebud¬ getwillbear,especially forthe“star"housing neededtoattractthe famousperformerson whichthetheaterhas builtitsreputation.In davspast,accordingto amemberofthePlavhouse’s1hcatre('mild, “showswereoneweek long,andastarmightstav invourhome.Backin thedavswhenwil’dhave IlowardKeelorDouglas Eairbanks,Jr.,there wouldbenotroubleget¬ tingpeopletohost.”

Butthencamethe1960sand1970s, and,thissameindividualnotes,“'Hie actorsbecamethekindofpeoplevon didn’tnecessarilywantinvourhome.”

Moretothepoint,realestaterentalsstart¬ edtorise,andlocalhouseholdersdidn’t wanttogiveuplucrativerentalincome fromtheirapartmentsorguesthouses, evenforstardust.

Tobesure,thestarsstillcome,andthe Plavhousestillaccommodatestheirpref¬ erenceswheneverpossible.Imstseason sawseveralfamousfacesstrollingalong Route1,includingSpinCitvstarRichard Kindandtwo-timevisitorStephanieZim-

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balist.whoInnikersdownattheWest IlighlandInnwhenshe’sintown.‘Trom whatI’veculledfromallmypalswho’ve donethecircuit;theydon’twanttositin trafficgoingbackandforthtothetheater. Ifit’swithinwalkingdistance,that’sper¬ hapsthebest,butifthere’sashoreline, mostofuswouldratherbeelosertothe shorelinethanthetheater,"Zimbalist savs.“Privacyandquietisimportant,yet proximitytosomegoodhangoutsafter theperformanceisimportant,too,”she adds.“Thefaetis,though,eachaetoris different,andwantsdifferentthings.”

DieIlardstarWilliam/Athertonmade hisfirstPlayhousestageappearancein “Art”lastseason.“It’sterrific-toconictoa placewhereyou'retreatedwithrespect asanartist,andwhereyoucanrelaxin plcasaiitsurroundingswithnicepeople, whichOgunquithas,”hesays.I,ikeZim¬ balist,the1lolkvood-basedAtherton enjoyedresidinginthetown’scenter,“to takeadvantageolallthatithastooffer,” heexplains.(Duringtheirmonth-long stav,townspeoplegotusedtothesightof Athertonandhisequallywell-knowncostar,thelateDavidDukes,enjoying theirstrollsbytheshops,orchattingami¬ ablywithdelightedfans.)

Atherton,who’salsoastageveteran, isn'tnaiveaboutthehardworkrequired tokeepthePlayhouse’slongtimereputa¬ tionafloat."1amtremendouslyapprecia¬ tiveofeverythingthatwasdoneforme. andIho]?citshowedintheperformance onstage,"hesays.“I’dlovetocomeback

anytimeit’sfeasibleand1hopeIwill."

Butstarhousingistheleastofproblems forproducersinRogosin’sposition.With afulltechnicalcrewinresidenceall summer,showsinrehearsalandinper¬ formance,thePlayhousemavhaveto findspaceforamvhcretipto60individ¬ ualsatatime.Incrowded,expensive Ogunquit-farpricierthanBrunswickeventhemostgenerousdealsentwith localhostelricstakeahugechunkofthe operatingbudgetvearaftervear."You canhaveamthingsouwantinOgunquit inbebruarv.”Rogosinpointsout. “includingbeachfront.ButfromJune throughSeptember,you’retalking $3,000aweek.”

That’swhy,whenthenearbyBriar BrookMotelwentupforsalein late1999,Rogosinurgedthe Ogunquitfoundationtoconsider buyingit.W'ithitsISroomsand residentmanager’shouse,itwasatleasta starttowardsolvingtheproblem,aswell asamoveinthedirectionoftheresident apprenticeantiinterncompanythePlay¬ houseplanstodevelop.

W'ithapurchasepriceofaround $450,000themotelwas.bvlocalstan¬ dards,adeal.RenamedTheI,odgeat Ogunquit,Rogosinsaysofit,"Were makingmortgagepaymentsinsteadof shellingoutrentorhotelcosts.It’san investmentinthetheater’sfuture.Withoutit.wemighteitherbeatrisk,orseri¬ ouslystifledinourpotentialgrowth."

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Monmouthhadthesameopportunity andpurchasedahousethataccommo¬ dates14people.Arecent$75,000reno¬ vationofthepropertygotitingood shapefortheupcomingseason.

1.ocatcdneitherinanurbanareanora resortsetting.Monmouthposeslessofa housinghassleforthetheater's.Manag¬ ingDirectorDavidGreenham.Still,he savs,theyhavetobeflexible.“Inthe summermonths,wehouseabout50 people.”Greenhamexplains."Weusual¬ lyrentatleastonecamponthelakenear thetown,whereevenhodsgoesand swims.Thissummerwe’llrenttwo camps,andthenwe’llhouseanother15 withfamiliesinthearea,intheirhomes. Wemightrentanadditionalapartment:

“Youcanhaveanything aonwant inOgnnqnitinFebruary, includingbeachfront.Butfrom JunethroughSeptember,you’re talking$3,000aweek.” sincewebasefurniture,wecanrentan unfurnishedspace.”

Someproducersaregenuinely blessed.InLewiston,ThePublic Theatreaccommodatesitssmall-tomidsi/.ecastsinasix-bedroom, three-bathroomapartment.Witha hugekitchen,livinganddiningroom area,cabletelevisionandalaundrvroom withawasheranddrver.sixpeoplefit comfortably,accordingtoproducing artisticdirectorChristopherSchario. nowinhis8thseason.“Theapartment wasmadeavailablebyanindividual closetothetheater,beforeIgothere,"he explains.“It'spartofthatperson'svcarlv corporatedonation.

“Fortheoccasionaloverflow,perform¬ erswillstavwithatheaterboardmember intheirhome,"Scharioadds.“Of course,thathousingisprettynice,too!” Asanaddedperk,theapartmentisacross thestreetfromalocalYMCA,whereper¬ formersenjovfreemembershipwhile they’reintown.“Mostactorswhocome upsavit'sthebesthousingthey'veever beenin.”Schariosavs.

Fortheatresincities,suchasPortland StageCompany,itpavstoestablishlong¬ termrelationshipswithncarbvhotels.For thepast20years,PSChashousedvisiting artistsintheEastlandParkHotelacrossthe street,occupyingseveralapartmcnt-stvle units.EdwinaKippyRudy,thetheater's marketingdirector,isgratefulfortheprox-

imitvofamenablehousing,butnotesthat eventhisfacilitycanhaveitsglitches. "Wliatvonand1wouldconsideradequate kitchenfacilitiesmaynotbewhat|an actor]thinks,”shesays.

Asforalternatives,“thehalf-mileradius requirementrestrictswhat'spossiblewhen vou’rcintheheartofadowntown,even oneasrelativelysmallasPortland,"Rudy savs,andtheprospectsaren'tpromising. Each thoughthetheater’sschedulewould freeuprealestateforthesummerrental season,thesetupcostistoohigh,particu¬ larlyforPSC.whopurchaseditsown buildingthispastyearandnowmakes mortgagepayments.

PenobscotTheatreCompanyinBan¬ gorhasasomewhateasiertimeofhousing, accordingtoitsproducingartisticdirector MarkTorres,butthenthere’stravel. "Whenvou’rcasunder-servedasweare. therejustaren’talotofmodestogetpeo¬ plehere,”hepointsout."W'ithgrowing supportfromourcommunity,ourpeople stayalmostexclusivelyinhotels.Ourbest fiendinthatregardisthePhenixInn, righthereindowntown,butthesupportis spreadevenlyacrossthecommunity.” 'Ihetheater’sShakespeareb’cstiyalinthe summer,though,putsPenobscotinthe sameboatasOgunquit,ct.al.,sinceBan¬ gorfillsupwithtourists.“'Ihisyear,we’ve struckupanarrangementwithEastern MaineTechnicalCollege,wherethere arebrandnewdormitoriesandadining hallthat’sopen,Torressays.

Inevitably,thesebehind-the-scenesnego¬ tiationsaffectwhataudiencesseconstage. Perhaps,likeMSMT,morereal-lifeduos willbeonthebill.Buttherealbeneficia¬ riesmavbelocally-basedEquityactors, manyofwhomhavecomplainedthrough theyearsthattheynevergotdueconsidera¬ tionfromatheaterintheirownbackyard. Allotherfactorsbeingequal,theeconom¬ icsqueezemaybetheirbiggestbreak.

AcadiaRepertoryTheatre,Route202in Somcwillc.Mt.DesertIsland(SmilesfromBar Ilarbor),2d4--26().Nowinits29thseason.Acadia openswiththecomeds,"MurderAttheItoward Johnsons,”byRonClark&SamBobrick.July2-

I5.NextupisOscarWilde’sclassicmorality thriller“ThePictureOtDorianGrav,”July1729.1-irrvShue’spopularcomcdv“The Foreigner”runsjulv3]-Aug.12.andtheseason closeswithDame.\gathaChristie's“The IUnexpected(’.uest.”Aug.14-ScpL2.Tues.-Sun. at8:15,specialSun.matinees.Tickets: $18/rcg/SI5Sen/Sl(lchild.Children’sTheatre Program,J.R.R.Tolkien’s“’IheIlobbit."adapted bv\larkland1avlor,\\cd.andSat.at10:3() a.in..Julv"-Sept.1,$"7$5.

AcornProductions.496CongressSt.,Portland. 761-0617.Acontinuinglegacyfromthelate, lamentedOakStreetTheater,thisprofessional ensembleinauguratesthenewlyrenovatedSt. 1-iwrenceArtsandCommunityCenteron MunjoyIhllinPortland,withitsproductionol Shakespeare’s“MuchAdoAboutNothing.”Mac 3-20.TicketsrangefromS16-S20,call7 -2-55SO.

ArtsConservatorytheaterandStudio, (A(MS341CumberlandAve.,Portland,7612465.Therecentlydedicated1lankANanev BeebeTheateralACIScontinuestoplavhostto performingtroupesfromthroughouttheregion, inadditiontoitsresidentEmbassyPlacers.Julv •22,it’s“NotaChanceOfa('.host." ArundelBarnPlayhouse.53OldIJbstRd.. Arundel,(1mi.olTRt.1),9S5-555TOnceihc Smithsisters'1SSSfarmbarn,thisrestored theatercontinuestoaddnewfacilitiesinits fourthseason,includinganewcostumeshop, propertvshop,rehearsalspaceandstaff residence,kreshfromitslongrunonBroadway. “SmokeyJoe’sCate,”arevuefeaturingthesongs of1.ieberandStoller,runsJune19-Juk”, “Leader()fthePack’’keepsthegoodtimes rollingwithspiriteddoo-wopJulv10-21.The VinegarIlill'louthIheatrepresents“1lonk!” winnerofBritain’s1999OlivierAwardtorBest Musical.Julv24-Aug.4.Ihelong-running satiricalresue.“ForbiddenBroadway"skewers theaterclassicspastandpresentwithastopin ArundelAug.7-1S.“IlonkvTbnkAngels,”with 30countryclassicsincluding“StandBv’Iour Man”and"CoalMiner'sDaughter."runs August21-Scptembcr1.CJ/yJ?

BelfastMaskers.Belfast.33S-966S.A picturesquestoponvourmidcoasttravels,this theaterusedtobeastationhouseontheold Belfasl/Mooseheadrailway.BethHenlev’s PulitzerPrize-winning“('rimesOftheIlead” runsthruMav13.ArtisticdirectorTobin Malone’srockopera,“TheBovsFrom Swanville."isperformedunderthestarsJulv6-7. 13-14.and20-21at8:30and11p.m.Dale \\asserman'sdramatizationotKenKesev'sOne HewOvertheCuckoos\estreturnsJulv26-Aug. 12.lilmandstageveteranRobertIliltdirects ChristopherDuraug’shilarious"1-aughing Wild.”August16-September2.

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IlackmatackPlavhouse.Rt.9.Berwick,6981SO”.Thisquintessential"theaterinabarn" combineshistonwiththebestofperforming traditions.Founded30yearsagonvS.Carleton Guptill.itsproductionsarcdoneinabarnthat, theIlackmatackerswilltellvon."hasnever

OgimquitPlavhouse.Rl.1.Ognnquit,6462402.RecentlyaddedtotheNationalRegistry of11isloricPlaces,thePlavhouseisoneofthe’ lastremainingactivetheatersonthehistoric summerstock"circuit."Inhissecondseason asproducingartisticdirector.RovM.Rogosin continuestobringbackthekindolstarswho builtthetheater’sreputationoverits69 seasons.Oscar-winningactressEvaMarie Saintandherhusband,actor/directorJeff 1lavden.opentheseasonwithA.R.Gurnev’s "I.oveI.citers”June25-30.\definitechange ofpace."Dracula,”hauntsthePlayhouseJulv 2-14.Therollicking“42ndStreet."Ievery understudy’spassionplav’)strutsitsstuffJulv 16-28.Followingafourthshowtobe announced,theseasoncloseswithAndrew 1,lovd\\ebberandTimRice’s"Josephandthe AmazingTechnicolorDreanicoat.”August13Seplcmber.1.1ickctsare$2S.whichincludes a$1buildingrestorationfee.Forshowtimes andspecialticketpackages,callthetheateror visitthewebsiteal housedanimals,exceptforafewstravcats.”The

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PenobscotTheatreCompany,MainStreet, Bangor,942-3333.Ayear-roundprofessional producingorganization.Penobscotpresentsthe MaineShakespearefestivalJulv17-Aug.IS.

Thisseasonsshows,presentedinrotating repertory,arcShakespeare's“TwelfthNight” and"KingIear,”aswellasthecommcdiu dcH'artcfavorite,“ServantofTwoMasters.” Singleticketsaswellasfestivalandfamilypack passesareavailable.

PortlandOperaRepertory'Hicater..Merrill Auditorium,Portland,879-7678.P.O.R.T. producesasannualsummeroperafestival includingaYoungArtistsProgram,recital concertsandspecialeventsallculmmatingina mainstageproductionatMerrill.Tor2001,it'sa ‘TigaroEcst,”withperformancesof“Barberof Seville”and“MarriageofEigaro”performedat variouslocationsthroughoutsouthernMaine beginningJulv26attheMerrill.

PortlandPlayers.CottageRoad,South Portland,799-7337.ThehauntingBroadway musical“Sideshow"concludesthePlayers* seasonJune1-17,withafallscheduletobe announcedsoon!

MheTheaterAtMonmouth,933-2932.This season’srosterofplavsfeaturesShakespeare’s "IleurvtheT’ourth,”(PartsIand11)aswellas “Cvmbclinc."ThorntonWilder’s“'The Matchmaker”(whosemusicalversionbecame "Ilello,Dollv’”)andNoelCoward’s"Private 1aves”roundoutthefare,alongwithaone-hour children'sversionofShakespeare’s“A MidsummerNight’sDream.” wvvw.thcatcralmonmoulh.org.

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903-8,570+/-S.F.ClassAOfficeSpace.Offeredat$12.00/S.F.NNN 713-2,005+/-S.F.GassARetailSpace.Offeredat$14.00/S.F.NNN

PREMIER OFFERINGS RECENT SALE

28,800+/-S.F.retail/officebuildingwithadjacent parkinglotlocatedat533-537ForestAvenue, Portland,Maine.Offeredat$1,350,000.

5,350+/-S.F.FreestandingRetailand/orOffice Building.Asking$10.50/S.F.NNN. Locatedat1400LisbonStreet,Lewiston,Maine.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KEMPTON NEWBEDFORDLIMITEDPARTNERSHIPINITSRECENT ACQUISITION OF BEDFORD TOWERS, A 157 UNIT ELDERLY APARTMENT COMPLEX IN NEW BEDFORD, MASS. THIS PROPERTY WAS OFFERED BY GENDRON COMMERCIAL BROKERS FOR $6,500,000.

For More Information, Call (207) 774-6000 or Fax (207) 774-6060 Gendron Commercial Brokers - 30 Exchange Street - Portland, Maine 04101