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Rod HarmonFrom the Editor

As we say goodbye to 2011, it's timeto look into our crystal ball to seewhat 2012 has in store:Theaters showing George Lucas'

new 3-D version of the "Star Wars"series will be issued custom-maderose-tinted glasses to hand out to theaudience.• The original lineup of Guns N'

Roses will not appear at the band'sinduction to the Rock and Hall ofFame, leaving Buckethead to acceptthe honor. Axl Rose will show up anhour later, throw a tantrum, and trash the podium. (Admit-tedly, some of these predictions aren't much of a stretch.)

• Every member of the Tea Party holding an elected of-fice will demand that ribbons at ribbon-cutting ceremoniesbe replaced with life-support hoses so they can get a warmfuzzy feeling inside every time they cut one.

• In response, enraged liberals holding elected office willdemand that the ribbons be reinstated, but will then caveand agree that life-support hoses may be used as long asthey include a toll-free number for a recorded messagegiving tips on how to avoid dying. Both sides will tout thisas a great victory.

• The Beach Boys will celebrate their 50th anniversarywith a tour. However, every concert will begin 20 minuteslate when the band has to remind the audience just whothe (expletive) David Marks is.• Paul McCartney's new album will be disappointing.

(Again, not much of a stretch.)• Barry Bonds will say he is very, very sorry for lying

about taking steroids while he's lounging poolside withseveral bikini-clad women during his house arrest.

• While burning in hell, Osama bin Laden and Moam-mar Gadhafi will hold daily discussions about the absenceof the harems and rich bounties they believed would bebestowed upon them for killing thousands under the guiseof holy law.

• Following in the tradition of its celebrations for NewYear's Eve, Christmas and Easter, the City of Portlandwill downsize the annual Old Port Festival by moving it toLincoln Park. There, kids will be invited to slide down theOccupy Maine medical tent (for six tickets), and enter-tainment will be provided by a fire-stick juggler and somebearded dude strumming a guitar.

• At the same time, Portland officials will commissionthe following public art projects: Origami bike racks,original artwork painted over parking spaces, and custom-made street signs that require a decoder to read.• After blaming unions, teachers, state employees and

welfare recipients for ruining the economy, politicians andtalk-show hosts will take the next logical step and expandthis net to include social workers, soup kitchen volunteers,buskers and anyone who recycles.

• Anyone caught with a firecracker in Maine will have itconfiscated and face a stiff fine. They will be able to keepthe loaded guns tucked into their belts, though.

• Netflix will revise its pricing policy so customers willhave to pay extra to watch DVDs that aren't scratchedand allow viewers to fast-forward past the previews. Inresponse, Blockbuster will require that its movies be re-turned within three hours after renting.

• Charlie Sheen, Kim Kardashian, Snooki, Kate Gos-selin, Lindsay Lohan and end-of-the-world predictors willno longer receive massive attention for being completeand utter morons. (A guy's got to have something to lookforward to, doesn't he?)

Happy New Year!

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hink about the pres­sure a performer's under to put on a good New Year's Eve show

For some folks, New Year's Eve might be their one night out on the town all year. They've shelled out big bucks for a baby sitter and a nice dinner out.

So the show better be good.

"I feel a responsibility, because it's always a big night out for peo­ple," said Maine comedian Bob Marley who has been doing New Year's Eve shows at Portland's Merrill Auditorium for more than a decade. "That always weighs on my mind when I come up with new stuff - do I put it on my album or save it for the holiday shows?"

Usually, the holiday show wins out. Marley said there will be plenty of new material in his

act when he does two New Year's Eve shows Saturday at the Merrill. And because he doesn't want to let the folks at Portland's Comedy Connection down, he plans to do another New Year's Eve show there as well.

Rob Derhak, bass player for the jam-rock band moe., also says New Year's Eve shows carry some responsibility.

"In 20 years, there's only been one or two years when we haven't played on New Year's Eve. Our fans expect us to play, and we don't want to let them down," said Derhak, who will be playing two shows with moe. on Friday and Saturday at Port­land's State Theatre. "There are a couple of shows in a year that have really high expectations, and this is one."

This year's New Year's Eve is even more special, says Derhak, because he gets to do a show in his backyard - he lives in Falmouth.

While there might be pressure on performers, you shouldn't feel pressure to find something to do New Year's Eve. There's plenty going on, from concerts to dance parties and family-friendly festivals.

To help you out, we've com­piled a list of some of the major New Year's Eve events planned for the Greater Portland area.

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All shows are on Saturday un­less otherwise noted.

• BOB MARLEY WITH GEORGE HAMM: 7 p.m. to day; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. $48. porttix.com; 842-0800. Marley's 12th year of holiday shows at the Merrill, with his longtime friend and fellow Maine comedian George Hamm.

• BOB MARLEY, GEORGE HAMM AND HARRISON STEBBINS: 11 p.m., Com­edy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland. $40. mainecomedy.com; 774-5554. If seeing Marley at the Merrill isn't intimate enough for you, catch him at this comedy club later on.

• MOE.: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $50. All ages, statetheatreportland .com; (800) 745-3000; Cumber­land County Civic Center box office. This show with the famed jam band could go well past midnight, says bass player Rob Derhak.

• NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH with Mighty Mystic, Royal Ham­mer, Soul Rebel Project and DJ Queen B: 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland.

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EATING IN THE NEW YEAR FOR A LIST OF RESTAURANTS offering special New Year's Eve dining options, go to: www. pressherald.com/ life/foodanddining

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Songwriter Sexton at Jonathan's Friday EVERYONE FROM J o h n M a y e r to Billboard magazine raves about the singing and songwriting of Martin Sexton. He mixes soul, folk and poetry into his live performances. WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday WHERE: Jonathan's, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit HOW MUCH: $37.50 in advance; $41.50 day of show INFO: 646-4777; jonathansrestaurant.com

Rap night on tap at The Big Easy OK, IF YOU haven't gotten all those holiday tunes out of your head yet, blast them out with some hard-driving hip-hop. Wednesday is rap night at The Big Easy, with local DJs and musicians pounding out the beats. Plus $2 PBR, yo. WHEN: 9 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: The Big Easy, 55 Market Street, Portland HOW MUCH: $3 INFO: 775-2266; bigeasyportland.com

Making Noise: Ellis Paul, E7 • Tix,E8 • Listings, E9 • DJ D'Anconia CD review, E10

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Ellis Paul says thesubjects of the songs onhis new family album,"The Hero in You," werechosen from a list of hisown heroes, as well aspeople suggested by hiswife and his fans.

What's onELLIS PAUL'S iPod

Mottling. Ellis Paul doesn't own an iPod.But here's what he likes to listen to

"four Seasons in One Day,"Crowded House"Beauty," David MeadWiling f torn "The Johnny Cash Show,including a 1969 duet withtoni Mitchell

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Self-releasing work leavesPaul free to set his own terms

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Although he lives in Char-lottesville, Va., us Mainerscan always claim singer-

songwriter Ellis Paul as one ofour own.

Originally from Fort Kent, Paulbecame part of the fabled Bos-ton folk scene in the '90s, andsince then has risen to nationalfame with more than 15 albums.

Along the way, he's collectedno fewer than 14 Boston MusicAwards and forged a relation-ship with filmmakers the Farrelly Broth-ers, who have used his music in "Me,Myself & Irene," "Shallow Hal" and, mostrecently, "Hall Pass," which featured nineof Paul's songs.

His latest project is the song "We AllBelong" (available on iTunes), on whichhe's backed by Sugar-land. It's being usedin the documentary "LIFE Before Death,"which is part of the Global Access toPain Relief's initiative to bring pain reliefmedications to underprivileged areas ofthe world.

GO asked Paul about all of this stuff, andthrew in a few more questions.

How does it feel to be still goingstrong 21 years into your career?

There's a certain amount of luck andpride that I'm still going at it and still

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invested in it and loving it, andthat people are still coming out.I feel very fortunate and reallyhappy.

With regard to the song "WeAll Belong," how did you getinvolved with Global Access?

They hired me. They're creat-ing a doc film to promote globalawareness for health care forpeople who are passing on.They asked me to write a song

for it that was about pain and suffering,and also that would get people to feelmotivated to contribute. I'm pretty proudof it.

"The Hero in You" is your new familyalbum. How did you choose which he-roes you wanted to write songs about?

I had my favorites and my wife had sug-gestions, and we put it out on the fan list,and we had over 100 heroes listed overall.If this is a success, I'll do sequels. I stillhaven't done MLK or Mark Twain.

Who was Augustus Jackson?Jackson was a freed slave, and was a

White House cook during the Madisonadministration. He was also an ice cream

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The latest On sale today - No Antidote tour featuring Two Fresh and Nit Grit, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, Paradise Rock Club, Boston. $20. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 On sale Friday - Greg Lake, 8 p.m. April 18, Wilbur Theatre, Boston. $57.70/$72.70. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000

The locals Jan. 6 - Alexis P. Suter Band, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15/$18. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 7 - Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 12 - Poco, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $35. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 13 - DJ Dirty Dek and Remote Kontrol, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10 to $20. Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW Jan. 13 - Garnet Rogers, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12/$15. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 14 - George Cole Quintet, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15/$18. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 14 - Higher Organix and Leave It On Stage, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland $10 to $20. Portcitymusichall.com; (888)

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512-SHOW Jan. 18 - Sesame Street Live, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Bangor Auditorium. $15 to $55. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 Jan. 18 - Aimee Mann, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $70. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 Jan. 19 - Mike Stud, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10 to $25. Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW Jan. 20 - Marc Cohn Trio, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $55. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 Jan. 20 - Orchard Lounge, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $12 to $20.

Portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990 Jan. 20 - The Coloradas, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $10. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 21 - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $25/$28. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 21 - Livingston Taylor, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $55. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 Jan. 25 - Andy Andrews, 7 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $47 to $82. Porttix.com; 842-0800 Jan. 25 - Matt Nathanson, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $20/$25. Statetheatre portland.com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Center box office Jan. 26 - Machine Head, Suicide Silence, Darkest Hour, Rise to Remain, 6:30 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $20/$25. state theatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Center box office Jan. 27 - Tracey Grammer & Dan Navarro, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15/$18. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 Jan. 27 - The Brew with Adam Ezra Group and Ron Noyes Band, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10 to $20. Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW Jan. 28 - Willie Nile, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20/$23.

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CONCERTS TODAY Gawler Family Band, folk, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. unityme.org/theater. 7:30 p.m. j immy Dority, pianist, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation, localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m.

FRIDAY moe., jam rock, all ages; State Theatre, Portland. $35, general admission, statetheatreportland .com. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mart in Swinger, Americana, swing and jazz standards, with Ed Desjardins, The Hive, Kennebunk. $8. thehivekennebunk.com. 7:30 p.m. Mart in Sexton, singer-songwriter, Jonathan's Restaurant, Ogunquit. $37.75 in advance; $41.50 day of show, jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

SATURDAY Mighty Mystic and The Soul Rebel Project, New Year's Eve Bash, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; $40 VIP. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m. If and It, Glass Fingers and Christopher Pulsoni, New Year's Eve celebration, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation, localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m. New Year's Eve wi th Peter Wolf, rock/blues, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Sold out. stonemountainartscenter.com. Doors at 6 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.

Ga la on the Point, with The Jim Ciampi Band and Colorblind, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarbor­ough. $79.95. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 7 p.m.

SUNDAY Ellis Paul, singer-songwriter, with Peyton

Tochterman, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20 to $23. onelongfellowsquare.com. 7:30 p.m. Shape Note Singing, four-part singing tradition also known as Sacred Harp; everyone welcome to participate; The New Church, Portland. Free/ donation. 216-3890. 1 to 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Old Time Music Jam, open jam of old-time Appalachian music, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation, localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m.

JAN. 5 Alexis P. Suter Band, blues, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. unityme.org/theater. 7:30 p.m.

COMEDY Bob Marley, holiday show with George Hamm, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $48. porttix.com. 7 p.m. today; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Open M ic Comedy Night, 21-plus, Slainte, Portland. Free, slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m. today. Harrison Stebbins, with Luke Hanbury and George Hamm, 18-plus (16-plus with parent), Comedy Connection, Portland. $15, $20. mainecomedy.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bob Marley, New Year's Eve show with George Hamm and Harrison Stebbins, Comedy Connection, Portland. $40. mainecomedy.com. 11 p.m. Saturday.

BARS/CLUBS TODAY Brzowski, Moshe, Dynamo-P, Fresh Heir and Micodin, house/hip hop, 21-plus; Geno's Rock

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DJ D'Anconia's debut effortdoesn't miss a beat

By MIKE OLCOTTIt's time for a huge talent with Maine

roots to step out of the shadows. Freeport-based DJ D'Anconia, (nee Drew Taggart)has dropped his debut EI-J and it's muchmore thoughtful work than the glowstickglop that typically makes waves in thisgenre.

A student of (and opening act for) legendSteve Aoki, D'Anconia clearly knows hisway around building a beat. "Dutcheese"kicks it off with Daft Punk chutzpah."Elodie" is a potent and organized secondtrack stunner. An incessant, but notunwelcome island drum loop in the versegives way to a ravetastic lights up chorus.

The bulk of the album is practiced andrefined, but D'Anconia can still afford to

cut some fat. The last 60 seconds of "TheLights" is dull stock beat. Some effectsare garishly cartoony. In some cases, Tag-gart will fall for a certain sound and theninclude it incessantly.

But the sheen that comes off this shorteffort can be attributed to D'Anconia's re-markable restraint. For all the need thereis to pump up the party in his line of work,these songs build on slow energy, andjams that never cross into abrasive. AsD'Anconia's bank grows, he'll be able tobuy keyboards with more nuanced beatsto work with, and his music will blossombecause he chose to start with an eye forsubtlety.

Mike Olcott is a freelance writer.

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pioneer - the king of ice cream - and oneof the first black business owners.

How did you hook up with the FarrellyBrothers?

Peter Farrelly and my manager Ralph(Jaccodine) were drinking buddies inthe late '80s and early '90s. When Ralphstarted managing me, he just kept send-ing my stuff to them, and they startedincorporating my music into their movies.I like their movies a lot; they're raunchycomedies with soft spots, and the songsprovide those soft spots.

Your last album, "The Day After Ev-erything Changed," was fan-funded andself-released. At this point, would yousay this is the norm?

It might be the norm for me. For me togive up control and the financial side of it,a label would have to put up a lot of moneyto make it worth my while. My fanbasegrows every year, but I feel like I get to putout the record I want. There's no dead-lines and I get to make all the decisions,and I get to do it exactly the way I want. Icould continue to do this for the rest of my

career. We raised a hundred grand, whichis an amazing amount of money.

What can we expect to hear at yourNew Year's Day show (at One Longfel-low Square)?

It will be a mix of old and new materialwith lots of harmonies and cover songs.

Staff Writer Aimsel Ponti can becontacted at 791-6455 or at:

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ELLIS PAULWHEN: 7:30 p.m. SundayWHERE: One Longfellow Square, 181State St., PortlandHOW MUCH: $20 in advance; $23 day ofshowINFO: onelongfellowsquare.com

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Club, Portland. $5. 221-2382. 9 p.m.Pam Baker &The SG's, blues, Gingko Blue Jazz Club,Portland, gingkoblue.com. 7:30 p.m.Steve Jones, blues, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. 571-9648. 8 to 11 p.m.Potato Pickers, bluegrass, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland.andysoldportpub.com. 8 p.m.Valerie Orth, indie folk, Blue, Portland. Donation.portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.Eric French and Mr. Hyde, rock/blues, Blue, Portland.Donation, portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.Geoff Zimmerman and Pete Miller, urban folk, Blue,Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.Thumb Things, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland.thedogfishbarandgrille.com. 8 p.m.Poke Chop &The Other White Meat, open blues jam,The Cage, Lewiston. 783-0668. 8 p.m.Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; BigEasy, Portland, bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.Jerks of Grass, bluegrass, Bayside Bowl, Portland.baysidebowl.com. 8 p.m.Retro Night, Asylum, Portland, portlandasylum.com.9 p.m.Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. 784-7785. Doors at 6p.m.Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555.7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAYScience Fair, Cope Only Cope and Jefferson StarDestroyer, rock/funk, all ages; 131 Washington Ave,Portland. $5. 13lwashington.org. 8 p.m.Holy Mackerels Trio, roots/bluegrass, Tugs Pub & OysterBar, Southport Island. 633-3830. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Ralph Arsenault, acoustic, Seasons Grille, Portland. 775-6538. 7:15 p.m.Scott Link, singer-songwriter/guitarist, Andy's Old PortPub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 8 p.m.Owen Conforte Trio, jazz, Gingko Blue Jazz Club,Portland, gingkoblue.com. 5 p.m.Hot Club de Monde, acoustic string jazz quartet, GingkoBlue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m.Plaid Daddy, rock covers, RiRa, Portland, rira.com.10p.m.Jesse Pilgrim, singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland.portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.Aaron Morse and Amanda Gervasi, folk/rock/blues,Blue, Portland, portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.Yellow Roman Candles, four-piece folk band, Blue,Portland, portcityblue.com. 10:45 p.m.Erik Moody, Groove Ruckus and Geoff Zimmerman,singer-songwriters, Slainte, Portland, slaintewinebar.com.9 p.m.Trickle Down, jazz, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland.thedogfishbarandgrille.com. 5 to 7 p.m.Travis James Humphrey, rock/blues, Dogfish Bar andGrille, Portland, thedogfishbarandgrille.com. 8 p.m.Coyote Ugly Contest, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn.clubtexas.info. 8 p.m.A Murder of Crows, funk, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland.bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.Plague, industrial night, Asylum, Portland. $5; $2before 9:30 p.m. portlandasylum.com. 9:30 p.m.Kino Proby, rock/pop, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance,Portland, portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

SATURDAYThe Mallett Brothers Band New Years Party, withThis Way and The Kurt Baker Band, alt-country/rock,21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $12.portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.Clubber Lang, The Outfits, Bora and Dementia 5, rock/punk, New Year's Eve party, 21-plus; Geno's Rock Club,Portland. $7. 221-2382. 9 p.m.Brand New Mixture, reggae, New Year's Eve Bash,White's Cue Connection, Gray. 657-2266. 9 p.m.Paranoid Social Club with Sidecar Radio andGrant Street Orchestra, New Year's Eve concert,Asylum, Portland. $14 in advance; $16 day of show.portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.

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Blues and rock artist Travis JamesHumphrey is at the Dogfish Bar and Grilleon Friday.

Grasshopper Hill, Americana and country, Andy's OldPort Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 9 p.m.Tommy O'Connell &The Juke Joint Devils, Chicagoblues, New Year's Eve party, Gingko Blue Jazz Club,Portland, gingkoblue.com. 8 p.m.New Year's Eve Party with Poke Chop and The OtherWhite Meat, blues, Shipyard Brewhaus at Sunday River,Bethel. 824-5138. 8 p.m. to midnight.New Year's Eve Extravaganza with Sean Mencher andHis Rhythm Kings, rock/blues, Dogfish Bar and Grille,Portland, thedogfishbarandgrille.com. 8 p.m.New Year's Party, with DJ B-Set, Club Texas, Auburn.$10. clubtexas.info. 8 p.m.

New Year's Eve Prom Night, with Katy Gaga (female popcovers), Big Easy, Portland. $15 for women; $20 for men.bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.New Year's Eve Bash, with The Awesome ('80scovers), costume contest, bowling ball drop andChampagne toast, 21-plus; Bayside Bowl, Portland.baysidebowl.com. $15; bowling for $20.11 per hour.Doors at 8 p.m.'80s Everything New Year's Eve Dance Party, Bubba'sSulky Lounge, Portland. $10 in advance; $15 at door.bubbassulkylounge.com. 9 p.m.Karaoke with Long Island Larry, Seasons Grille,Portland. 775-6538. 8:30 p.m.

MONDAYOpen Mic Night, with Ev Guy, RiRa, Portland. 761-4446. 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAYPotato Pickers, bluegrass, Blue, Portland. Donation.portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.Poke Chop &The Other White Meat, blues jam, TheNew Venue, portland. 541-9045. 7 p.m.Rap Night, with local musicians, 21-plus; Big Easy,Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.Karaoke with DJ Johnny Red, Asylum, Portland.portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.North of Nashville, with J. Biddy (acoustic covers), RiRa,Portland. 761-4446. 8:30 p.m.

JAN. 5Brendan Asquith, singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland.Donation, portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.Geoff Zimmerman and Pete Miller, urban folk, Blue,Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.Poke Chop &The Other White Meat, open blues jam,The Cage, Lewiston. 783-0668. 8 p.m.Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; BigEasy, Portland, bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.Retro Night, Asylum, Portland, portlandasylum.com.9 p.m.Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. 784-7785. Doors at6 p.m.Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555.7:30 to 10:30 p.m.Tricky Britches, acoustic bluegrass, Dogfish Bar andGrille, Portland, thedogfishbarandgrille.com. 8 p.m.Jerks of Grass, bluegrass, Bayside Bowl, Portland.baysidebowl.com. 8 p.m.

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Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757Jan. 28 - Paula Cole, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield.$45. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292Jan. 28 - Barstool Blackout Tour, 8p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland.$20. Portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990Jan. 29 - The Jon HeringtonBand, 7 p.m., One LongfellowSquare, Portland. $20/$23.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757Feb. 2 - CiRCA, 7:30 p.m.,Westbrook Performing Arts Center.$34. Porttix.com; 842-0800Feb. 2 - Jack's Mannequin,Jukebox The Ghost, Allen Stone, 7p.m. State Theatre, Portland. $20/$23. statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Centerbox officeFeb. 3 - Blueboy Productions withLeSpecial & Space Jesus, 8 p.m.,Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10to $20. Portcitymusichall.com;(888) 512-SHOWFeb. 3 - Ganfalf Murphy,8 p.m., One LongfellowSquare, Portland. $20/$23.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757Feb. 4 - Catie Curtis, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield.$20. Stonemountainartscenter.com;935-7292Feb. 4 - Johnny A, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $23/$25. Onelongfellowsquare.com;761-1757Feb. 4 - Dan Zanes & Friends, 1p.m., Hannaford Hall, Portland. $11.Porttix.com; 842-0800Feb. 7 - Peter Frampton, 7:30 p.m.,State Theatre, Portland. $52.65/$79.20. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Centerbox officeFeb. 8 - Kill the Noise, 8 p.m., PortCity Music Hall, Portland. $10 to$25. Portcitymusichall.com;(888) 512-SHOWFeb. 9 - David Sanborn, 8 p.m.,Stone Mountain Arts Center,

Bob Weir isscheduled toperform at theCumberland CountyCivic Center inPortland on May 1.

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Brownfield. $65. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292Feb. 9-12 - Disney on Ice:Treasure Trove, CumberlandCounty Civic Center, Portland.$15 to $60. Ticketmaster.com;Theciviccenter.com; (800) 745-3000Feb. 10 - Le Vent du Nord, 8 p.m.,One Longfellow Square, Portland.$25/$28. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757Feb. 11 - "All Together Now"Beatles Tribute Band, 9 p.m.,Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $15 to $52.Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526Feb. 16 - Vasen, 7:30 p.m.,Hannaford Hall, Portland. $34/$40.Porttix.com; 842-0800Feb. 16 - Soul Rebels Brass BandMardi Gras Party, 8 p.m., Port CityMusic Hall, Portland. $15 to $30.Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOWFeb. 17 - Paula Poundstone, 8p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $37.50.Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526Feb. 17 - Jonny Lang, 8 p.m., StateTheatre, Portland. $25 to $35.Statetheatreportland.com; (800)745-3000Feb. 24 - Sierra Hull, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield.$17.50. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292Feb. 24 - The Cottars, 8 p.m.,Stone Mountain Arts Center,Brownfield. $17.50. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292Feb. 24 - Leon Redbone, 8 p.m.,Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $41.50 to$78.50. Jonathansrestaurant.com;646-4526Feb. 25 - Beausoleil, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $30to $35. Onelongfellowsquare.com;761-1757Feb. 25 - Nit Grit and Two Fresh, 8p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland.$15 to $30. Portcitymusichall.com;(888) 512-SHOWFeb. 26 - Suzanne Vega, 8 p.m.,Stone Mountain Arts Center,Brownfield. $55. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292March 1 - Eric Church withBrantley Gilbert and Drake White,7:30 p.m., Cumberland CountyCivic Center, Portland. $34.75 to

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Dream Works Pictures

CHARGE! By COLIN COVERT McClatchy Newspapers

Steven Spielberg, arguably the most popular filmmaker of the 20th century, has met his match: Steven Spielberg. He opened two

highly anticipated films just days apart. Last week came "The Adventures of Tin-tin," based on the globally popular comics, mixing adventure, slapstick, mystery and humor in photorealistic 3D anima­tion. "War Horse," a poignant live-action drama about a farm animal that enters England's World War I cavalry, arrived on Christmas Day.

Never before has Spielberg faced such formidable competition.

Studios usually scramble to avoid scheduling big pictures head-to-head. But in a recent phone conversation, an upbeat Spielberg said he was delighted at the parallel premieres and unconcerned that he might be cannibalizing his audience.

"Hey, you know something? I'm blessed that this year I've been able to have two movies come out. I'm so happy that both these movies are coming out during the family movie-going season. I'm not think-

Spielberg battles Spielberg in an epic box-office throwdown, a win-win for John and Jane Moviegoer.

NOW SHOWING "WAR HORSE," starring Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and David Thewlis. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of war violence. Running time: 2:26

"THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN," s tarr ing Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Toby Jones, Cary Elwes and Nick Frost. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Rated PG for mock violence. Running time: 1:47

Top photo: Sabres drawn, the British cavalry charges toward a German encampment in this scene from "War Horse." Left: Tintin (Jamie Bell) in "The Adventures of Tintin."

ing ahead to anything else. I never do. I've never ever held out expectations beyond hoping that the films do well."

He's done well, with two best-director Oscars (for "Schindler's List" and "Sav­ing Private Ryan") and a career box-of­fice gross of $6 billion and counting. His bankability is seen again this month, with production budgets of $70 million for "War

Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures

Horse" and $130 million for "Tintin." In an industry where egos loom large, the 64-year-old Spielberg is exceptionally unaffected. Whether he's discussing Peter ("Lord of the Rings") Jackson, who pro­duced "Tintin," or animal trainer Bobby Lovgren, who worked with the equine per­formers on "War Horse," the filmmaker makes it sound as if he's just lucky to have

such talented teammates. Spielberg, who set the pattern for the

modern studio blockbuster with "Jaws," even had kind words for the animals.

"The horses were brilliant, and the train­ers were the reason they were so bril­liant. Bobby and his entire team of horse

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Movie listings, E14 • Indie Film, E15 • New on DVD, E18 • Review:'Young Adult,'E19

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" Ring in the New Year at Previews"Special Menu-reservation recommended.

Just $50.00 per couple!At mid-night: There will also be a light

Appetizer and dessert buffet that includes one(1) glass of champagne .

IMAX 3D: ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (PG) NO PASSES

12:00-2:20-4:40IMAX: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4 (PG13) NO PASSES

7:00-9:45

* 3D THE DARKEST HOUR (PG13) NO PASSES 2:25-4:30-7:00* THE DARKEST HOUR (PG13) 12:20-9:00WAR HORSE (PG13) 12:25-3:30-6:30-9:30WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) 12:30-3:15-6:45-9:25GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (R) NO PASSES 12:05-3:15-6:30-9:40

* MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4 (PG13) 12:10-3:00-6:30-9:15* ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (PG) 12:10-2:30-4:50-7:15-9:35* SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 (PG13) 12:00-2:45-6:45-7:00-9:25-9:45* ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS 3 (G) 12:00-12:15-2:10-2:30-4:15-4:30-7:15-9:15

YOUNG ADULT (R) 12:30-3:15-7:10-9:20NEW YEAR'S EVE (PG13) 12:15-2:45-6:45-9:15THE MLPPETS (PG) 12:05-2:25-4:45-7:05-9:25

WAR HORSE (PG13) 11:40-3:00-6:30-9:40WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) 1:40-4:20-7:15-10:00

* GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (R) NO PASSES 11:40-3:00-6:30-9:50* MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4 (PG13) 1:00-4:00-7:00-10:00* 3D ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (PG) NO PASSES 2:00-4:30-7:10-9:40* ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (PG) 11:30* SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 (PG13) 1:30-4:20-7:10-10:00

ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS 3 (G) 11:40-2:00-4:20-6:50-9:10NEW YEAR'S EVE (PG13) 6:50-9:40THE MLPPETS (PG) 11:30-1:50-4:30

* 3D THE DARKEST HOUR (PG13) NO PASSES 11:30-1:50-4:20-7:00-9:20WAR HORSE (PG13) 11:40-3:00-6:30-9:40WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) 12:00-3:10-6:40-9:30MY WEEK WITH MARILYN (R) 11:40-2:00-4:30-7:20-10:00

* GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (R) NO PASSES 11:40-12:10-3:00-3:306:30-7:00-9:50

* MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4 (PG13) 12:10-12:30-3:10-3:30-6:40-7:00-9:40-10:00* 3D ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (PG) NO PASSES 11:40-2:10-4:40-7:20-10:00* SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 (PG13) 12:20-3:00-3:20-6:30-6:50-9:50* ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS 3 (G) 11:50-12:00-2:00-2:10-4:20-4:30-7:10-9:20

YOUNG ADULT (R) 7:10-9:50NEW YEAR'S EVE (PG13) 7:20-10:00HUGO (PG) 12:00-9:30THE DESCENDANTS (R) 12:20-3:00-6:50-9:30THE MLPPETS (PG) 11:50-2:20-4:50

* ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (PG) 11:50-2:10-4:30* TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN (PG13) 6:50-9:40

NOW SHOWING

*******"THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN" (PG) (1:47) Stars

Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Daniel Craig. Directedby Steven Spielberg. Tintin, a young reporter, andhis faithful dog Snowy set off on a treasure hunt fora sunken ship. The pair are kidnapped and turnedover to Captain Haddock, who is also looking for thetreasure.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star (all (3D) Today-Sun12:45, 4, 6:50, 9:20 Mon 12:45, 4, 6:50 Tues 4, 6:50Wed 12:45,4,6:50; Cinemagic Grand (South Port-land) Today-Mon 11:30, 2 (3D), 4:30 (3D), 7:10 (3D),9:40 (3D) Tues-Wed 2 (3D), 4:30 (3D), 7:10 (3D),9:40 (3D); Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed (all 3D)11:40, 2:10,4:40,7:20,10; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed12 (IMAX 3D), 12:10, 2:20 (IMAX 3D), 2:30, 4:50, 7:15,9:35; Nordica (Freeport) (all 3D) Today-Wed 12:45,3:15,6:30,9:10; Brunswick 10 Today 1,1:30,4:20,7:25, 9:55

"ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIP-WRECKED"(G) (1:27) Stars Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler,Jesse McCartney. Directed by Mike Mitchell. Playingaround while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunksand Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end upmarooned in a tropical paradise. As they try to finda way home, Alvin and friends discover they are notalone on the island.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today-Sun 12:30,2:45,5,7:15,9:25 Mon 12:30, 2:45,5,7:15 Tues 5, 7:15 Wed12:30,2:45,5,7:15; Nordica (Freeport) Today-Wed12:15,2:30,4:45,7,9:30; Cinemagic Grand (SouthPortland) Today-Mon 11:40,2,4:20,6:50,9:10 Tues-Wed 2,4:20,6:50,9:10; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 11:50,12, 2, 2:10,4:30,7:10,9:20; Cinemagic SacoToday-Wed 12,12:15, 2:10,2:30,4:15,4:30,7:15,9:15;Brunswick 10 Today 12:30,2:40,4:50,6:55,9:30

"ARTHUR CHRISTMAS" (PG) (1:27) Stars JamesMcAvoy, Jim Broadbent and Bill Nighy. Directed bySarah Smith. Santa's youngest son looks to use hisfather's high-tech operation at the North Pole tocomplete an urgent mission on Christmas night.

Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed11:50, 2:10, 4:30

"THE DARKEST HOUR" (PG-13) (1:29) Stars EmileHirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella and RachaelTaylor. Directed by Chris Gorak. Set in Moscow, fiveyoung people find themselves stranded and fight-ing to survive in the wake of an alien attack on theplanet's power supply.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today-Sun 1:15,4:15,7:10,9:30 Mon 1:15,4:15,7:10 Tues 4:15,7:10, Wed1:15,4:15,7:10; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:20,2:25(3D), 4:30 (3D), 7 (3D), 9; Cinemagic Westbrook (all3D) Today-Wed 11:30,1:50,4:20, 7,9:20; Brunswick 10Today 1:20,4:40,7:30,9:50

"THE DESCENDANTS" (R) (1:55) Stars George Cloo-ney, Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller. Directedby Alexander Payne. A Hawaiian land baron tries tore-connect with his two daughters after his wife'sboating accident leaves her on life support.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed1:10,4,6:50,9:30; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed12:20, 3, 6:50, 9:30

"THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO" (R) (2:38)Stars Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Stellan Skarsgardand Robin Wright. Directed by David Fincher. Adisgraced journalist gets assistance from a computerhacker to unravel a horrific family history while in-vestigating the disappearance of a woman who wentmissing 40 years ago.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed12:50,4:15,7:45; Windham 5 Star Today-Mon 12:40,3:45,7:30 Tues 3:45,7:30 Wed 12:40,3:45,7:30;Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Mon11:40,3,6:30,9:50 Tues-Wed 3,6:30,9:50; CinemagicWestbrook Today-Wed 11:40,12:10,3, 3:30,6:30,7,9:50; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:05,3:15,6:30,

Columbia Pictures

Rooney Mara is the computer hackerLisbeth Salander in "The Girl with theDragon Tattoo.

9:40; Nordica (Freeport) Today-Wed 12,3:45, 7:30;Brunswick 10 Today 12:45,4:10,6:50,7:50,10:10

"HUGO" (PG) (2:06) Stars Ben Kingsley, Asa But-terfield, Christopher Lee and Chloe Grace Moretz.Directed by Martin Scorsese. A mystery involving adead father and an automaton sends an orphan, wholives within the walls of a 1930s Paris train station, onan extraordinary adventure.

Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:30,3:15;Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12,9:30

"MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL" (PG-13) (2:13) Stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and PaulaPatton. Directed by Brad Bird. The agency EthanHunt works for is shut down when it's implicated inthe bombing of the Kremlin, causing Hunt and histeam to go rogue to clear their organization's name.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today-Sun 1:05,4:05,7, 9:45 Mon 1:05, 4:05, 7 Tues 4:05, 7 Wed 1:05, 4:05,7; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 1, 4,7,10; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12:10,12:30,3:10,3:30,6:40, 7,9:40,10; Cinemagic Saco Today12:10, 3, 6:30, 7 (IMAX), 9:15, 9:45 (IMAX) Fri-Wed12:10, 3, 4:40 (IMAX), 6:30, 7:30 (IMAX), 9:15,10:15(IMAX); Nordica (Freeport) Today-Wed 12:30, 3:30,6:40,9:40, Brunsiwck 10 Today 12:50,3:30,4:30,7:20, 7:40,10:15

"THE MUPPETS" (PG) (1:30) Stars Amy Adams,Jason Segel and Chris Cooper. Directed by JamesBobin. An oil tycoon discovers oil underneath theMuppets' theater, and he wants it. Three fans mustreunite the Muppets for a show to raise enoughmoney to stop the tycoon from taking over thetheater.

Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed11:50, 2:20,4:50; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland)Today-Mon 11:30,1:50,4:30 Tues-Wed 1:50,4:30;Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:05,2:25,4:45,7:05,9:25; Brunswick 10 Today 1:15,4:15

"MY WEEK WITH MARILYN" (R) (2:00) StarsMichelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne and KennethBranagh. Directed by Simon Curtis. Adapted from thememoirs of Colin Clark, an employee of Sir LaurenceOlivier, about the tense interaction between Olivierand Marilyn Monroe during production of "The Princeand the Showgirl."

Showing at: Nickelodeon Today-Wed 12:40,2:50,5,7:15, 9:40; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 11:40, 2,4:30, 7:20,10

"NEW YEAR'S EVE" (PG-13) (1:48) Stars Sarah Jes-sica Parker, Jessica Biel and Ashton Kutcher. Directedby Garry Marshall. Several couples and singles findlove, forgiveness and second chances on a magicalnight in New York - New Year's Eve.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today 4:15,7:10,9:40 Fri 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:40 Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:10 ; Nordi-ca (Freeport) Today 1, 4, 6:45, 9:20; Cinemagic Grand

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With help, fabled Maine story to become feature-length fi lm E very Mainer knows the story of Donn

Fendler.In 1939, the 12-year-old Fendler

found himself lost in the deep woods sur-rounding Mount Katahdin. For nine days and nights, he fought hunger, dehydra-tion, vicious Maine insects and panic be-fore eventually emerging alive and some

16 pounds lighter.Filled with adven-

ture, drama and the mysterious and beautiful Maine wilderness as a set-ting, Fendler’s tale was turned into the beloved children’s book “Donn Fendler: Lost on a Mountain in Maine,” which, ob-viously, would make

a great fi lm.Unfortunately, Fendler hasn’t owned the

rights to his own story for decades. It was bought by some would-be fi lmmakers 20 years ago, but the project never material-ized, and one of Maine’s most cinematic true stories lay fallow.

That is, until a Maine fi lmmaker de-cided it was his mission to bring it to the big screen.

Waterville native Ryan Cook, alongside producing partner Derek Desmond, thinks Fendler’s boyhood adventure is perfect for a feature fi lm – and that he’s just the guy to make it.

“When I was in fourth grade, Donn came into my class to tell his story,” said Cook, “and it’s always been in the back of my mind to make his story into a movie. So we just called Donn up. … He couldn’t have been more welcoming, but he also warned us about the rights.”

In addition, another producer from Texas was offering “10 times the amount” they were, according to Cook. But in the

end, he and Desmond were able to con-vince Fendler that “this is a real Maine story, and a Mainer needs to be the one to tell it.”

Since meeting Fendler, Cook and Des-mond have made the documentary “Find-ing Donn Fendler: Lost on a Mountain in Maine 72 Years Later,” which played at both the Camden International Film Fes-tival and the Maine International Film Festival last year. Now they’re planning to turn Fendler’s tale into a feature fi lm.

Cook and Desmond have embarked upon a fundraising drive with the “crowdsourcing” site kickstarter.com (see donnfendlerfi lm.com for details), where Cook hopes the people of Maine will come out to support their goal of producing a professional trailer to show

Dennis PerkinsIndie Film

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Donn Fendler is seen in the documentary fi lm “Finding Donn Fendler: Lost on a Mountain in Maine 72 Years Later.” Below, the poster from the fi lm.

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Saturday night with songs from

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WHEN: Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Friday and SaturdayWHERE: The State Theatre; 609 Congress St., PortlandHOW MUCH: $35; statetheatreportland.com

Mallett Brothers New Year’s Eve

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The Mallett Brothers are headlin-

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WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Empire Dine & Dance; 575 Congress St., PortlandHOW MUCH: $12; ages 21 years and older; portlandempire.com

Here Comes the Sun Party

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

welcomes the new year with

its annual Here Comes the Sun

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an open fi re. Admission is free,

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WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Road, BoothbayHOW MUCH: Free admission; bring cash or food dona-tion; proceeds benefi t the Boothbay Region Food Pantry; mainegardens.org

‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’

Maine artists Sarah Brandon,

Kathleen Buchanan, Christina

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WHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Bingham Audito-rium at Gould Academy, 45 Church St., BethelHOW MUCH: $5 to $15; mahoosucarts.org

Miss Tess and The Bon Ton Parade

You ain’t got a thing if you ain’t

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Phyzgig Vaudeville Show

World class performers Randy

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WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave.HOW MUCH: $16, $20; www.phyzgig.org

‘Multiples’

Artists Mildred Johnson, George

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the Coleman Burke gallery with

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Coleman Burke Gallery, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., BrunswickHOW MUCH: Free admis-sion; colemanburke.com/brunswick

‘Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker

Collection’Shake a tail feather through Feb.

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.WHERE: Portland Museum of Art; 7 Congress SquareHOW MUCH: $4 to $10; portlandmuseum.org

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know a different side of this New

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WHEN: 8 p.m.WHERE: Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Boulevard, PortlandHOW MUCH: $10, $12; lucidstage.com

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RELEASES NEW ON THE SHELF

"DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK," starring Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce. Those of us who grew up in the 1970s may recall the many sleep­less nights that followed after Mom and Dad foolishly let us stay up late to watch the 1973 TV-movie this effective upgrade is based upon, wherein a young woman (Kim "True Grit" Darby in the original and newcomer Bailee Madison here) is terrorized by tiny, demon-like creatures, and of course has no luck getting her parents (Holmes and Pearce) to believe her. Where the original declined to explain the existence of the creatures and was all the more effective and disturbing for it, first-time director Troy Nixey at­tempts to relay a few messages regarding child­hood and parenting, with mixed results. When it concentrates on simply frightening its audience, however, "Dark" manages to recapture much of what made the original so special. Rated R. Run­ning time: 1:39.

Suggested retail price: $30.99; Blu-ray $35.99.

"I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT," starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Pierce Brosnan. Viewers still pining for the golden days of "Sex and the City" would seem to be the target audience for this overactive comedy, which attempts to convey the hectic insanity that comes with the territory of being a working mom in the big city. There's not a whole lot of suspense inherent in the "job vs. family" decision Parker's harried protagonist is forced to confront, but events progress pleasantly enough, and a dependable supporting cast (which includes Kelsey Gram-mer as her stolid boss and "Saturday Night Live" anchorman Seth Meyers as an obnoxious office rival) keeps things lively. Rated PG-13. Running time: 1:29.

Suggested retail price: $29.98; Blu-ray $39.99.

"SHARK NIGHT," starring Sara Paxton and Dustin Milligan. Admirably sincere attempt to pull off a straight-faced horror film that doesn't need to poke fun at itself every other frame is in the end no better or worse than any other "Jaws" ripoff that's come down the pike. Still, we applaud director David R. Ellis's ("Final Destina­tion") noble attempt to craft actual believable characters out of his scantily clad college kids before tossing them to the great whites like so much chum. A decent throwback to pre-"Scream" by-the-numbers horror, and more than adequate Friday night viewing. Rated PG-13. Running time: 1:31.

Suggested retail price: $29.98; Blu-ray $39.99.

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"JUSTIFIED: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEA­SON," starring Timothy Olyphant and Nick Searcy. "Sons of Anarchy" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" tend to get the most attention when it comes to FX series, but we'll take the gritty, often funny exploits of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Olyphant, bringing the same dogged cool he exhibited so memorably in "Deadwood") over those show-offs any day. Season 2 finds Givens ably protecting Harlan County from those who might exploit or destroy its well-meaning citizens, this time tangling with the formidable Mags Bennett (Margo Martindale of "Million Dollar Baby," who won a well-deserved Emmy for her fine work here) and her clan. Not rated, contains violence and language. Running time: 9:07.

Suggested retail price: $39.95; Blu-ray $49.95.

Katie Holmes stars, with Guy Pearce, in "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark."

Cullen. Hotshot lawyer and functioning drug addict Mike Weiss (Evans, "Captain America") finds himself tackling more than he can perhaps handle when he takes on a case involving widespread healthcare corruption, balancing an already massive case with his ever-increasing drug habit. A worthy attempt to get Evans out of his various superhero outfits and into more cred­ible territory, "Puncture" makes the potentially odd combo of "Erin Brokovich" and "Requiem for a Dream" and makes it work, thanks largely to Evans' alternately engaging and troubling performance and a compelling fact-based story to draw from. Rated R. Running time: 1:40.

Suggested retail price: $28.99; Blu-ray $29.99.

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"PEARL JAM TWENTY," starring Eddie Ved-der, Stone Gossard. Even moderate fans of the pioneering grunge-rock band will find much to enjoy about this Cameron Crowe-helmed ret­rospective, which follows Vedder and company through two decades of constant touring and acclaimed albums. Not rated, contains some language. Running time: 2:26.

Suggested retail price: $29.98.

"SERENDIPITY," starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. The boundaries of love and fate are charmingly tested in this well-loved 2001 romantic comedy, which finds potentially perfect couple Cusack and Beckinsale splitting up after a whirlwind romance, vowing to solidify the relationship if they ever encounter one another again. Those wondering if everything will work out for the crazy kids clearly haven't seen too many rom-coms, but the two leads are so ap­pealing that anything other than a happy ending simply wouldn't do. Rated PG-13. Running time: 1:30.

Suggested retail price: $14.99.

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"THE GUARD," starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle. Long an underrated but undeni­ably striking presence in the world of cinema, character actor Brendan Gleeson ("In Bruges") runs with a rare starring role opportunity in this gruffly hilarious directorial debut from writer John Michael McDonagh ("Ned Kelly"). Gleeson takes the notion of the "cop who doesn't play by the rules" a few steps further than most, reluctantly teaming with a more orthodox FBI agent (Cheadle, an excellent foil) to investigate an international drug-smuggling ring, a case the "Guard" has no real interest in helping to crack, distracting him as it does from caring for his ailing mum and cavorting with prostitutes. In the end, his tendency to interpret the law in his own personal fashion works mostly to the duo's benefit, but the various disagreements and catastrophes that happen in between are a lot of fun, and colorful side characters and quotable vulgarities abound in this enormously likable buddy comedy that suggests "In the Heat of the

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Paramount Pictures

Charlize Theron stars as a haughty yet insecure Minnesota writer of teen fictionwhose life is going nowhere in "Young Adult."

Something delightfully wickedthis way comes - 'Young Adult'

By COLIN COVERTMcClatchy Newspapers

"Young Adult," the new collaborationfrom "Juno" director Jason Reitman andwriter Diablo Cody, shares some stylisticnotes with their earlier effort. It's setin Minnesota, features a pop-saturatedsoundtrack (including the Replace-ments), a woman-child stuck betweenadolescence and adulthood, and a drollappreciation of daily life in suburbia. Yetit's a step in a new direction, both for thecreative team and for movies, a matureand humane comedy centered on a mis-anthropic female antihero.

Think of it as "Juno's" wicked stepsister.Charlize Theron plays Mavis Gary, a

divorced writer (or as she prefers it,"author") of "Sweet Valley High"-styleteen novels. Though she's 37, Mavis neverreally graduated from high school. HerMinneapolis high-rise apartment has thedepressing, slumlike impermanence of acrash pad. Her social life consists of badovernight hookups and lunches spentbelittling former acquaintances with acatty former classmate who fled Mercury,Minn., for the big (well, biggish) city.

At once haughty and insecure, Mavis isa textbook case of arrested development.To top it off, she's still obsessed with herformer high school sweetheart, BuddySlade (Patrick Wilson). Her fixation flareswhen Buddy's wife emails her an an-nouncement welcoming their newbornchild.

Mavis launches a mission to rescueBuddy from the bondage of family life,

REVIEW"YOUNG ADULT," starring Charlize Theron,Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt.Directed by Jason Reitman. Rated Rfor language and some sexual content.Running time: 1:34

heedless of the fact that he's utterlycontent as a new dad. Equipped with anarmory of makeup brushes, falsies andlethal little black dresses, she travelsback to her hometown to reclaim herman. The comedy of awkwardness ishoned to a stiletto edge. When two-facedMavis, in slinky cocktail attire, seductivelywheedles Buddy at a plaid-shirt sportsbar, she's as out of place as a black widowon a slice of apple pie.

Looking on mockingly is Matt (PattonOswalt), a wisecracking former classmateof Mavis and Buddy. Though he's physi-cally disabled from a brutal high schoolbullying attack, he's better adjusted thanMavis. As she pursues her romanticdelusion to its bleak conclusion, the twomisfits strike up an unlikely friendship. InMatt, Mavis discovers the one confidantwho might have saved her from termi-nal self-absorption, if only she had methim when she was still young enough tochange.

Edgy, subversive and hilariously embar-rassing, "Young Adult" undercuts the con-ventions of female-centered comedies at

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Night" meets "Planes Trains and Automobiles."Rated R for pervasive language, some violence,drug material and sexual content. Running time:1:36.

Suggested retail price: $30.99; Blu-ray $35.99.

"MILDRED PIERCE," starring Kate Winslet, GuyPearce. Good melodramas aren't as common asthey used to be, and it isn't surprising that mostmodern examples of the genre either borrowheavily or outright remake the work of the past,which is exactly what director Todd Haynes does,to brilliant effect, with this adaptation of theJames Cain novel, and by proxy the classic 1945

film version that famously sent the inimitableJoan Crawford home with an Oscar for herindelible performance. Here, Winslet ably fills infor Joan, and while no one could hope to matchCrawford when it comes to displaying pure, pri-mal rage, Winslet nicely conveys the complexi-ties and idiosyncrasies that make up her historywith her fairly insufferable daughter. In themeantime, suitors come a-calling, James LeGrosand Guy Pearce among them, further complicat-ing familial matters. This is an exhilarating takeon an old chestnut that does the original sourcematerial justice without upstaging it in anyway. Not rated, contains mild language, graphicsexual content, nudity and thematic material.Running time: 5:36.

Suggested retail price: $39.98; Blu-ray $49.99.

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movies at THE MUSEUM WINTER SPECIAL"BEING ELMO" - Beloved by children aroundthe world, Elmo is an international icon.Few people know his creator, KevinClash, who dreamed of working withhis idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson.Displaying his creativity and talent ata young age, Clash ultimately found ahome on "Sesame Street." Narrated byWhoopi Goldberg, this documentaryincludes rare archival footage, interviewswith Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, CherylHenson, Joan Ganz Cooney, and othersand offers a behind-the-scenes look at"Sesame Street" and the Jim HensonWorkshop. NRShowing at the Portland Museum of Art:2 p.m. today; 2 and 6:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday

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Ryan Cook on Katahdin. The filmmaker and his producing partner Derek Desmond hope to turn Donn Fendler's 1939 adventure into a full-length feature.

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investors, some of whom have presented the filmmakers with a unique stipulation already.

"We've talked to people interested in investing larger sums of money in the project," said Cook, "and who want to know that there's larger interest in the film before they do."

The filmmakers have set a goal of $15,000, which, according to kickstarter's policy, must be raised before a deadline of Jan. 31. (As of this writing, the cam­paign has raised $3,190 from 22 backers, with 40 days left to get the rest.)

Cook is enthusiastic and optimistic, both about his film and the support of the Maine community, most of whom grew up thrilling to Fendler's childhood drama.

"Everyone we talk to has a personal connection with Donn's story," said Cook. "It's about determination and inspira­tion, and it's first and foremost about the

people of Maine. So we're looking to the Maine community to get the ball rolling.1

Dennis Perkins is a freelance writer.

COMING TO LOCAL SCREENS SPACE GALLERY (space538.org) Tuesday: "Dragonslayer." This raw, acclaimed documentary about a California skateboard semi-legend trying to reconcile his anarchist punk lifestyle with new fatherhood and creeping responsibility boasts a great, raucous soundtrack and a shelf-full of awards.

EVERYWHERE "Damnationland 2011." This year's festival of Maine-made horror shorts has hit DVD, just in time to freak out your family in the new year! Buy yours at Videoport, or check out damnationland.com.

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each turn. It manages to keep us invested in the story despite focusing almost every scene on a thoroughly unpleasant protag­onist. The supporting characters provide the homespun humanity that Mavis lacks, especially Wilson as her Minnesota Nice former beau, and Elizabeth Reaser as his fun-loving wife.

Theron scores with a brave, darkly amusing performance as a onetime alpha female who sees life passing her by. She smiles charmingly while shooting death

rays from her eyes. In her scenes with Os­walt, Theron drops her character's mean-girl bravado, revealing the fear, loneliness and confusion beneath her Revlon mask.

"Young Adult's" skepticism that Mavis can fan these flickers of self-awareness into a flame of understanding is a gauge of its sophistication. Cody and Reitman would rather close their film on a lifelike, unresolved note than force its characters into a contrived happy ending. Audiences may not embrace Mavis immediately - she's too spiky for that. But there's little doubt that in time she'll join Marge Gunderson and Juno McGuff as another of Minnesota's enduring and iconic film characters.

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In good companyBy BOB KEYES

Staff Writer

Tanja Hollander has some pretty stout company.

The Maine photographer has a solo show at the Portland Mu-seum of Art opening in February, joining the likes of Edgar Degas

and a host of world-famous photogra-phers whose work will be shown at the museum this winter.

n The big fi rst-fl oor show of the sea-son, opening in mid-February, is dedi-cated to Edgar Degas and his works on paper. “Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist” marks the fi rst time the

museum has taken a comprehensive look at the 19th-century French master.

The exhibition includes more than 70 drawings, prints, pastels and photo-graphs, as well as several sculptures. The show will attempt to explore the oeuvre of one of the most complex art-ists in history.

The Degas show replaces the cur-

rent primary exhibition at the museum, “Gather Up the Fragments: The An-drews Shaker Collection.” The Shaker show is on view through Feb. 5, and tells the story of the avid collectors of Shaker art, Faith and Edward Deming Andrews. For 40 years beginning in the 1920s, the Andrews snatched up Shaker objects. This exhibition includes more than 200 objects, and features the work of Shaker communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York.

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Greg Gorman’s “Andy Warhol (1931-1987)” will be part of the “Making Faces” exhibit opening Jan. 14 at PMA.

The Portland Museum of Art plans a trio of compelling new exhibits this winter.

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‘Ship-Shaped History’ weighs anchor soonTIME IS RUNNING SHORT to catch an exhibition organized by the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath and hosted by the Portland Public Library in its downstairs Lewis Gallery. “Port of Portland: A Ship-Shaped History” is on view through Tuesday. The show explores the city’s history as portrayed by the ships that have transited Portland Harbor.WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Monday and Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.WHERE: Portland Public Library, 5 Monument SquareHOW MUCH: Free

ACORN PRODUCTIONS continues its annual Phyzgig festival through New Year’s Eve, with vaudeville and burlesque shows at Portland Stage and shows for kids at Space Gallery in Portland and in the Acorn studio gallery at the Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook.WHEN: Mainstage shows at 7 tonight, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. SaturdayWHERE: Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave.TICKETS: $14 to $20; acorn-productions.org

Juggle the schedule for a Phyzgig show

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Jacob D’Eustachio is among the Phyzgig performers.

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CLASSICAL MUSICPortland Conservatory of Music NoondayConcert, with Chiharu Naruse, piano, and RobertDan, viola, First Parish Unitarian UniversalistChurch, Portland. Free. 775-3356. 12:15 p.m.Jan. 5.

DANCEGolden Gates Russian Music and DanceCompany, Gould Performing Arts Series, GouldAcademy (Bingham Auditorium), Bethel. $5 to$15.824-3575. 7 p.m. Jan. 5.

THEATERPhyzkidz, family-friendly vaudeville show,Acorn Studios, Westbrook. $10 to $14.www.phyzgig.org. 11 a.m. today and Friday.Phyzkidz, family-friendly vaudeville show, Space,Portland. $10 to $14. www.phyzgig.org. 2 p.m.today.Phyzgig, vaudeville show, Portland StageCompany. $16 to $20. www.phyzgig.org. 7 p.m.today; 2 and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.Phyzgig Burlesque Show, adults only, PortlandStage Company. $14; $12 students and seniors.www.phyzgig.org. 10 p.m. Friday."Forbidden Broadway," musical roast ofBroadway's best, Freeport Factory Stage. Sold out.freeportfactory.com. 7 and 10 p.m. (New Year'sEve party) Saturday.

AUDITIONSSouthern Maine Children's Chorus OpenAuditions, for student singers in grades 12 andunder, University of Southern Maine (CorthellConcert Hall), Gorham. 780-5003. 5 to 7 p.m.Wednesday.Musica de Filia Girls and Womens Choir, Musicade Filia Studio, Portland, musicadefilia.com. 6 to7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

ART MUSEUMSOPENINGS/RECEPTIONSPhotographs by Sara Picard, still-life images incolor, black and white, and sepia, Dyer Library,Saco. dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. OpensTuesday. Through Jan. 31.

CONTINUINGPortland Museum of Art: "Madeleine de Sinety:Photographs," photos of everyday people andpublic events over a 40-year period, throughSaturday; "The Dorothy and Herbert VogelCollection: Fifty Works for Maine, Part II," workof various media and styles, through Jan. 29;"Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews ShakerCollection," Shaker furniture, printed works,visual art, tools, textiles, and small craft, throughFeb. 5. portlandmuseum.orgUniversity of New England Art Gallery, Portland:"Faces of War," photo essay of soldiers in Iraq andAfghanistan by Jerry Robinov, through Feb. 12.une.edu/artgallery/facesofwar.cfmMaine Historical Society Museum/LongfellowHouse, Portland: "Having in Paris a GreatSuccess," French fashion from 1928 to 1936,through Saturday; "Dressing Up, Standing Out,Fitting In: Adornment & Identity in Maine,"artifacts reveal the way Mainers dressed fromthe 18th to 20th centuries, through May 27.mainehistory.orgBrick Store Museum, Kennebunk: "Barry: TheArt Exhibition," Edith Cleaves Barry's paintings,sculpture and pen-and-ink drawings, through Jan.9. 985-4802.Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick:"Along the Yangzi River: Regional Culture of theBronze Age from Hunan," 60 bronze vessels andmonumental bells cast in southern China between

listingsART AND THEATER

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"Lobster Cove #1 - Rocky Cape" by John Hultberg, from "John Hultbergand Monhegan Island: The Man, the Place and His Dreams," through Jan.21 at the Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries of Art at FryeburgAcademy.

1300 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E., through Jan. 8;"Where Hath Fleeting Beauty Fled?", selectionsof 19th- and 20th-century art, through Jan. 22;"After Atget: Todd Webb Photographs, New Yorkand Paris," street photography of Webb, throughJan. 29. bowdoin.eduMaine Maritime Museum, Bath: "Port ofPortland: A Ship-Shaped History," a look atPortland's past via the ships that sailed throughthe harbors, the city's shipping and ship-building industries, and more, through Feb. 14.mainemaritimemuseum.orgDyer Library/Saco Museum: "Let Heaven andNature Sing: Seventh Annual Festival ofTrees,"through Saturday. 283-3861.Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland: LouiseNevelson, sculptures, through Saturday; PaulCaponigro, "The Hidden Presence of Places,"black-and-white photographs, through Jan. 15;"Beyond Rugs!", rug-hooking textile art, throughFeb. 5. 596-6457.Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport: "TheCircus Comes to Town," Bex Bros. Circus,miniature circus figures and more, through Jan.29. penobscotmarinemuseum.orgAbbe Museum, Bar Harbor: "Twisted Path II:Contemporary American Art Informed byTradition," contemporary art show featuring nativeartists from the Northeast, through May; "Indiansand Rusticators," through December 2012.abbemuseum.orgUMaine Museum of Art, Bangor: DominicChavez: "The Global Lens," photography exhibit;Carlo Pittore, "Studio Life," paintings; andAbe A jay, "Constructions," wall-oriented reliefsculptures, all through Friday, umma.umaine.edu

ART GALLERIESOPENINGS/RECEPTIONSBarbara Wood Brookings: "Seasons of Life,"oils and watercolors, plus minimal abstract

paintings by Michael Anthony Higgins, BangorPublic Library. 947-8336. Opens Monday. ThroughJan.31."Maine Photographers: Eyes on Asia," 45photos by eight photographers of China, HongKong, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand andVietnam, Addison Woolley Gallery, Portland.addisonwoolley.com. Opening reception, 5 to8 p.m. Jan. 5. Through March 31.Winter Show, paintings, sculptures, prints,photographs and mixed media presented byOgunquit Art Association and York Library; YorkPublic Library. 363-2818. Opens Jan. 5. ThroughMarch 3."L'Avventura: Chronicling Amy's (mis) Adventuresin Italia and Elsewhere," text and images by AmyMiller, North Yarmouth Academy (Curtis Gallery),Yarmouth. 847-5423. Opens Jan. 5. Through Feb. 17.

CONTINUINGRose Contemporary, Portland: "Enter Night,"multimedia, through Saturday. 780-0700.Zero Station Art, Design and Framing, Portland:"New and Recent Photographs" by ThomasBirtwistle, Cole Caswell and Bryan Graf, throughFeb. 1. zerostation.comColeman Burke Gallery at Port City Music Hall,Portland: "Bad Seed #3," work byJT Gibson,through Jan. 25. colemanburke.comGleason Fine Art, Portland: "Eye Catchers,"artwork to please the eye and tickle the senses,through Jan. 30. 699-5599.Harmon's & Barton's Gallery, Portland: "BringingArt Home for the Holidays," four craft artists infiber, metal, wood and ciay, through Saturday.774-5948.Green Hand Bookshop, Portland: "In the Forest bythe Sea," paintings by Jada Fitch, through Jan. 30.450-6695.Fore Street Gallery, Portland: "New Work,"paintings by Paul Black, through Jan. 7. 874-8084.Greenhut Galleries, Portland: "Peace 2011,"

paintings, drawings and sculptures, throughSaturday. 772-2693.Portland Public Library (Lewis Gallery): "Portof Portland: A Ship-Shaped History," presentedby Maine Maritime Museum, through Tuesday.maine.aiga.orgSouth Portland Public Library: "Seascapes,"photographic prints by photographer John Bald,through Jan. 28. southportlandlibrary.comThomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth: "Onthe Way Home," acrylic landscape and figurepaintings by Patricia L. Ritzo, through Friday.799-1720.Falmouth Memorial Library: Neil Wyrick, "Colorsof Maine," paintings, through Friday. 781-2351.The Royal Bean, Yarmouth: Artisans collectivemixed-media show and sale, through Jan. 31.846-7967.317 Main Street Community Music Center, Yar-mouth: Michele A. Caron, paintings in gouache,egg tempera and sign lettering enamels, throughJan. 13. 31 7mainst.orgMerrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth: "Maine Pastand Present," graphite drawings by Tony Lisa,through Jan. 8. yarmouthlibrary.orgThos. Moser Showroom, Freeport: "CelebrateWomen Artists in Maine," group show of 20 art-ists, through Saturday. 865-4519.Art Guild Gallery, Freeport: Fifteen local artistsshow and sell paintings, photos, glass and pottery,through Saturday. 865-3103Gallery Framing, Brunswick: "Maine 10," holidayart show, through Friday. 721-0766.Coleman Burke Gallery (Fort Andross), Bruns-wick: "Multiples," group exhibition with MildredJohnson, George Mason and Isabelle Pelissier,through Feb. 1. colemanburke.comMarkings Gallery, Bath: Invitational ornamentshow; ornaments in glass, clay, wood, fiber andmetals, through Saturday, markingsgallery.comUniversity of New England Campus Center,Biddeford: Charles Thompson, en plein airpaintings celebrating nature, through Jan. 15.une.eduYork Public Library: "Courting the Muse,"watercolors by Ken Fellows, through Friday.363-2818.Snug Harbor Farm, Kennebunk: Secondannual holiday art show, through Saturday.snugharborfarm.comKennebunk Free Library: YES Art Works GroupExhibit, through Saturday. 985-2173.Red Door Pottery Studio, Kittery: "Focus onIndia," photos by Lawrence Elbroch, throughFeb. 1.439-5671.The Bakery, Damariscotta: Jean Kigel: "KitchenAmericana," paintings, through Saturday.563-2867.Fryeburg Academy (Palmina F. and Stephen S.Pace Galleries of Art): "The Creche Collection,"unique creches from around the world, throughFriday; "John Hultberg and Monhegan Island: TheMan, the Place and His Dreams," through Jan. 21.fryeburgacademy.orgMonkitree, Gardiner: "Beast in Show," benefit forarea animal organizations by artists Susan Mathiasand Nancy McGinnis, through Jan. 16. 512-4679.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport:"Maine Wood 2012," biennial juried exhibition ofoutstanding Maine woodworkers, through Feb. 3.woodschool.orgArchipelago, Rockland: "All Things Bright andBeautiful," diverse works of four Maine artists,through March 16. 596-0701.Carver Hill Gallery, Rockland: Diane BowieZaitlin, encaustic paintings, through Saturday.carverhillgallery.comArt Space Gallery, Rockland: "A Tradition ofAffordable Art," winter show, through Saturday.artspacemaine.com

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John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Matt Chamberlain serves a Jersey Joe Italian sandwich(above) at The Crooked Mile in Portland (inset).

ie'sa eaThe Crooked Mile leads the pack when it

comes to delicious food and superb service.hen noontime starva-tion had me in its gripsthe other day, I took thestraight and narrow pathdown to The Crooked Milein Portland. I hadn't been

there in years, but had a hunch I hadmade a good decision upon openingtheir door.

The joint was absolutely jumping,with the seating area pretty muchfilled to capacity and a formidableline that almost went out the door.I thought to myself, as my stomachgrowled, "This could take a while," butmuch to my delight, the staff at TheCrooked Mile operates like a well-oiledmachine. Within about five minutes, Iwas out the door, a Jersey Joe Italianin hand ($6.95, includes chips).

Dare I say it was one of the best

sandwiches I've ever had? Yep, I'msaying it, and with good reason. Firstoff, the baguette on which it wasserved was sheer perfection. Crispyyet chewy, it afforded a comfortablehome to the dense stack of ham,salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce,mayo, oil, vinegar and oregano. (Holdthe tomatoes for me, thanks).

This was the kind of sandwich thatteeth are meant to be sunk into, andrest assured, I did just that. The pep-peroni gave the sandwich all the zing itneeded, and every bite was a mouth-watering symphony of Italian joy.

I was so smitten with The CrookedMile, I went back the very next day.Again, the line was all but out the door,and again, the wait was surprisinglyshort.

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THE CROOKED MILEWHERE: 8 Milk St., Portland; 772-8708HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday toFridayCHEAPEST GRUB: Grilled Cheese andGrilled PB&J on 12-grain bread, $3.75WAIT: Five minutesPARKING: On the streetHANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: YesRATING: *****

Based on a five-star scale

Bottomless bowlof (yum!) paellaCHEF JAY VILLANI is bringingback his Paella Fest,with meat, chicken andvegetarian versions of theSpanish dish. The bestpart? It's a bottomlessbowl.WHEN: Starts at 5:30 p.m.SundayWHERE: Sonny's, 83Exchange St., PortlandHOW MUCH: $12 forbottomless bowl. Noreservations required.INFO: 772-7774

Feeling hung over?Get it over easyCURE YOUR HANGOVER afteryour New Year's Eve barcrawl with breakfast at thenew late-night Good EggCafe.WHEN: 11 p.m. to 3a.m.SaturdayWHERE: Pepperclub, 78Middle St.HOW MUCH: Most dishesrange from $4 to $7INFO: 772-0531

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Uncork a great beer to toast in the new year I t's traditional to pop

a cork of Champagne - the real stuff, from

the Champagne district of France - or other good sparkling wine at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.

But real Champagne begins at about $20 - if you find a bargain - and you are well into three figures if you want Veuve Clicquot's Grand Dame, Perrier Jouet's Fleur de Champagne or Dom Perignon.

The Great Recession may be of­ficially over, but the climb from its depths has been slow So it's time to drink beer instead of Cham­pagne.

Not any beer, though. It has to be a special beer, a great beer.

And to keep up with the New Year's Eve tradition, I am going to recommend only beers with cork stoppers similar to the ones on Champagne. The most expensive 750-milliliter beers seldom cost more than $20, and for that $20, you get some of the best beer in the world.

Being in Portland, the beer that most fits the category is Allagash. Almost all of the Allagash beers except for Allagash White are found in 750-milliliter bottles stopped with

a real cork. Curieux, an ale with 11

percent alcohol aged in bourbon barrels, is the first Allagash that comes to mind. It's available year-round, it's won all sorts of awards, and

Tom AtWfill Allagash sells as much of it as it can make. The

What AleS YOU cloudy, golden color would be nice for a mid­night toast.

But if you want to stay a bit closer to the wine tradition, drink either Victoria or Victor, both at 9 per­cent alcohol. Victoria includes char-donnay grapes in the mix, and part of the proceeds benefit Victoria Mansion, while Victor has caber­net franc grapes, with part of the proceeds benefitting St. Lawrence Performing Arts Center.

My personal favorite is Allagash Black, a wonderful Belgian stout at 7.5 percent alcohol, but I have yet to try the entire Allagash line. Most of the top-line Maine beer stores have an Allagash display, so all you have to do is read the descriptions and pick the one that sounds best to you.

At Oak Hill Beverage in Scarbor­ough, Allagash prices ranged from $7.50 for Dubbel and $8.30 for Black to $21 for Interlude.

I saw Infinium, Boston Beer Co.'s

collaboration with the Bavarian brewer Weihenstephan, on the shelves at Le Roux Kitchen a couple of weeks ago, and it would be another good choice for New Year's Eve.

While the ale, at 10.3 percent alco­hol, meets the German purity laws for beer, it looks and pours very much like a Champagne, and pours best into Champagne flutes. This is a nice, slightly sweet beer that I liked quite a bit last year, but I have yet to have any of this year's batch.

I recently talked with Phil Gaven at the Honey Exchange on Stevens Avenue in Portland about beers with honey in them (this will be the subject of a future column when I have time to do some tasting), and while talking with him, I saw two beers that fit the New Year's category.

Old Danish Braggot, brewed with honey and ginger from a recipe dating to 1700, comes in at 10.1 percent alcohol and costs $16. Brooklyn Brewery's Local 2, at $8.50 and with 9 percent alcohol, has raw wildflower honey and Bel­gian dark sugar.

Oak Hill had two other beers from Brooklyn - Local 1 at $7.30 and Black Ops, which was priced closer to $20.1 have really liked the Brooklyn beers, but have not had any of these.

All of the Ommegang beers that I wrote about in November fit the category, and Oak Hill had those available for $6 to $8. They also had Ommegang's Biere de Mars, which I had never heard of, so I bought it. It costs $11, and is brewed with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis yeast, a wild Belgian yeast that adds a tartness/sourness to ale that you either love or hate. I will taste it sometime over the New Year's weekend and give you a report.

Touring Oak Hill Beverage to re­search this column, I was surprised by how many beers have Cham­pagne-style corks.

Beers from Unibroue are about $7, Sierra Nevada's Ovila line of Saison and Abbey ales were $11, and the Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection were about $10.

It's amazing how many of these beers I have never tasted. It is go­ing to be a busy new year.

Tom Atwell is a freelance writer in Cape Elizabeth. He can be contacted at 767-2297 or at:

tomatwell(g)me. com

Allagash Cur ieux, w i t h 11 percent a lcohol , is aged in

b o u r b o n barrels. Courtesy photo

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"SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS" (PG-13) (2:09) Stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris, Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Austria's crown prince is found dead and Holmes believes the crime is a piece of a larger puzzle designed by his nemisis, the evil genius Moriarty.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 1, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20; Windham 5 Star Today-Sun 1, 3:55, 6:45, 9:40 Mon 1, 3:55, 6:45 Tues 3:55, 6:45 Wed 1, 3:55, 6:45; Nordica (Freeport) Today-Wed 1:15, 4:15, 7:10,10; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 1:30, 4:20, 7:10,10; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12:20, 3, 3:20, 6:30, 6:50, 9:50; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12, 2:45, 6:45, 7, 9:25, 9:45; Brunswick 10 1:10,4,7:10,10

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"WAR HORSE" (PG-13) (2:26) Stars Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan and Emily Watson. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Set during World War I in Europe, a young man meets and trains a horse. The pair are forced

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"WE BOUGHT A ZOO" (PG-13) (2:04) Stars Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Thomas Haden Church. Directed by Cameron Crowe. Following his wife's death, a father and his two children decide to make a fresh start by buying property in the country. That land also happens to include an old wildlife park with many animals still living there.

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"YOUNG ADULT" (R) (1:34) Stars Charlize Theron, Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt. Directed by Jason Reitman. Soon after her divorce, a successful writer of teen literature returns to her hometown looking to rekindle a romance with her ex-boyfriend, who is now married with kids.

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GUIDE

As sports bars go, Binga's is definitely major leagueBy EMMA BOUTHILLETTE

Binga's - it's fun to say, and it's alsoa fun place to grab a drink.

I met a friend at Binga's StadiumSmokehouse & Sports Bar in Portlandon a recent night to take a break fromthe hectic holiday shopping. When Iarrived, my friend was already sippingon her margarita served in a pintglass. I sat down next to her at oneend of the seemingly mile-long bar.

The bartender quickly informed methat the night's beer special was BassAle. Binga's offers a different beerevery night, usually a local brew, at adiscounted price of $3 for a pint and $4for a 20-ounce glass.

Between the specialty of the nightand 27 other beers on tap - plus every-thing from well drinks to top-shelfliquor -1 was slightly overwhelmed.I cdecided after much deliberation ona 20-ounce glass of Woodchuck HardCider.

You can take advantage of the dailybeer special or the $5 pitcher of PabstBlue Ribbon on Monday throughThursday, and cocktails will run youat least $5.50. The price goes up fromthere, depending on the liquor youchoose, the bartender said. All of thebartenders have many years' experi-ence, so they're well-versed in mixingyour cocktails and pouring the beer,he said.

I saw that firsthand in the promptand friendly service from the bar-tender serving us. We even got a bitof sing-along with the music playingin the background, and some dancingbetween serving up drinks.

Once I settled into my bar seat andtook a sip of cider, I realized whyBinga's is the ultimate sports bar.Everywhere you turn, there's a TVwithin view.

Sports fanatics can park it at on oneof the bar stools, pub tables or boothsand watch endless games and sportshighlights. You can even request oneof the seven booths equipped withpersonal TVs that you can controlyourself.

But if you're not into the sports

scene, Binga's knows how to throw aparty, too. It hosts ladies' night withdancing on the lower level from 9 p.m.to 1 a.m. every Wednesday. It alsohosts special events, like the Hallow-een party I went to back in October.The dance floor was jam-packed thatnight, and music kept people dancinguntil 1 a.m.

After we sipped on our drinks for abit, my friend and I decided to ordersome food. Wanting to sample someof Binga's famed wing sauces, but notwanting the mess of wings, we optedfor the less messy chicken tenders.

I got mine smothered in the Jamai-can Jerk sauce, which was absolutelydelicious. My friend got the Thai BBQversion, which was equally delicious.She also insisted on getting the friedpickle chips side dish. I'm not as big afan of them as she is.

I polished off my half order of ten-ders, though, washing it down withsome hard cider. There's nothing likewings and a good drink for a breakfrom the bustle.

Emma Bouthillette is a freelance writer wholives in Biddeford.

BINGA'S STADIUMSMOKEHOUSE & SPORTS BARWHERE: 77 Free St., Portland;347-6072; bingasstadium.comHOURS: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday toWednesday; 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.Thursday to SundayPARKING: Metered on-street parkinguntil 6 p.m. every day but Sunday;nearby parking garageSCENE: With televisions plastered allover the walls, Binga's is definitelya sports bar, but it also knows howto throw a good party, too.GUILTY PLEASURE: Seven privatebooths offer personal TVs thatyou can control yourself, includingchannels and volume. John Ewing/Staff Photographer

Bartender Marcus Payne serves a draft beer at Binga's Stadium Smokehouse & SportsBar in Portland, which offers plenty of cocktails and has 28 beers on tap.

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This time, I opted for theChicken Bleu sandwich($6.95), and my only trouble isthat I can't decide which oneI loved more. The ChickenBleu was served on thatsame divine baguette andconsisted of grilled chicken,blue cheese crumbles, wal-nuts, red onions and greenswith balsamic vinaigrette. Ihad a Julie Andrews moment,

because those are all a few ofmy favorite things.

What's more, I ran into afriend who was picking upa Cranberry Bog salad, so Ipleaded with her to chime inon it. Forty-five minutes later,she emailed me with thesesentiments:

"The Cranberry Bog saladmakes for a lunch you canlook forward to - and peopledon't tend to look forwardto salads. It's huge, with anample sprinkling of cranber-ries and walnuts, topped withchicken salad. The (dressing

is an accompaniment, nota cover-up. And best of all,regardless of how busy thelunchtime rush is, the saladis still turned around in re-cord time."

I have a feeling we'll bebumping into each otherthere again, because I'm de-termined to try pretty mucheverything on the entiremenu, including the breakfastsandwiches and sweet treats,in the coming months.

Shea's Veggie Wrap for$5.50 (provolone, hummus,cukes, tomatoes, carrots, red

onion and mixed greens) andthe Jersey Joe Chop Saladfor $6.95 (salad version ofthe sandwich) are high onthe list, and if you're a fanof beets, here's one for you:The Beatnik ($6.95), in bothsandwich and salad form, fea-tures beets, grilled chicken,roasted almond slivers andred onions with arugula andred wine vinaigrette.

The Features staff of The PortlandPress Herald/Maine Sunday Telegramanonymouly samples meals for about$7.

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L/A Arts Gallery 5, Lewiston: "PreciousThings," multiple artists, through Jan. 7. 576-4805.Harlow Gallery, Hallowell: Members'invitational, through Jan. 14. 622-3813.Finance Authority of Maine, Augusta: J. DonnaAsmussen, watercolors and printmaking,through Jan. 6. famemaine.comUniversity of Maine (Blake Library), FortKent: "In the Material," UMFK fall semester artstudents' works in pastels, oils, acrylics andgraphite, through Saturday, umfk.edu

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second floor is "Making Faces: PhotographicPortraits of Actors and Artists." The show is upthrough April 8.

The museum recently acquired two portfoliosby Berenice Abbott and Robert Doisneau, whichwere filled with portraits of famous artists andactors. This exhibition of 35 works examines theway in which appearance, poses and props helpdefine the public perception of an artist's work.

Other photographers whose works will be onview include Philippe Halsman, with images ofnotable early television personalities such asDean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Imogene Coca,and Jackie Gleason; and Barbara Morgan,whose photographs of the choreographerMartha Graham capture the essence of moderndance.

The exhibition also will feature portraits ofMaine's leading artists including Andrew Wy-eth, Stephen Etnier, Louise Nevelson, Robert

Left: Images of chair tape (top)and a pail (bottom) from "GatherUp the Fragments: The AndrewsShaker Collection," on view at thePortland Museum of Art throughFeb. 5. Above: "Before the Races,"a color lithograph by Edgar Degas,is part of the "Edgar Degas: ThePrivate Impressionist" show thatwill replace "Gather Up the Frag-ments." The Degas exhibitionincludes more than 70 drawings,prints, pastels and photographs, aswell as several sculptures.

Indiana, Brett Bigbee and Dozier Bell. Thisshow will be in the museum's third-floor galler-ies.

• And finally, beginning Feb. 4, Tanja AlexiaHollander gets her first solo show at the PMA,"Are You Really My Friend?" This fourth-floorshow, which is part of the museum's ongo-ing Circa series exploring contemporary artin Maine and beyond, examines the questionof friendship in the Facebook age. Hollanderbypasses cyberspace by traveling around theworld to visit and photograph her 600-plus Face-book friends.

This is a multi-dimensional project. Hollanderphotographs her Facebook friends, prints im-ages on paper and exhibits the prints on gallerywalls. Hollander's process will be exploredby encouraging interaction through visitorcomments and an ever-changing installationof portraits through the run of the exhibition,which ends in mid-June.

Staff Writer Bob Keyes can be contacted at 791-6457 or:bkeyes@pressherald. com

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Photos courtesy os Portland Museum of Art

Tanja Hollander's "June Fitzpatrick, Portland, Maine," is an archivalpigment print that will be part of Hollander's "Are You Really MyFriend?" show at the Portland Museum. The show, which is part ofthe museum's Circa series exploring contemporary art, examinesthe question of friendship in the Facebook age. The Mainephotographer traveled around the world to visit and photographher 600-plus Facebook friends. Images from the project will hangin the show, which ends in mid-June.

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n miss e a"YACHT ROCK IN THENEW YEAR"WHEN: 8 p.m.Saturday

WHERE: Bayside Bowl, 58Alder St., PortlandHOW MUCH: $15; bowling is$20.11 per hourINFO: 791-2695;baysidebowl.com

Come aboard;they're

expecting youat Bayside

Bowl's 'LoveBoat'-themed

New Year's Eveparty.

N ew Year's Eve should befun.

Over-the-top, campy fun.Maybe even the kind of fun thatis so fun, it's embarrassing.

So really, Bayside Bowl haspicked the perfect way to usherin the new year: It's hosting a"Love Boaf'-themed New Year'sEve party, "Yacht Rock in theNew Year," with the '80s coverband The Awesome. People areencouraged to come dressed intheir finest cruise ship attire, maybe evenas one of the lovable characters on the hitTV show "The Love Boat."

Who wouldn't want to command partygo-ers' respect as the honorable Capt. Merrill

Photo illustration by Michael Fisher

Stubing, or stroll the dance floordressed as notorious ladies manand ship's doctor Adam Bricker?And there's got to be some gals outthere who have the take-chargeattitude and perky charm of cruisedirector Julie McCoy.

n n *k" "The Love Boat" ran on ABCKay KOlltllier from 1977 to 1986, and was a

~ ff D marshmallow puff of entertain-On oGdt ment with a creamy chocolate

center - at least, compared to mostof the trash-talking reality shows

that clutter the airwaves today. So it's nowonder that a generation or two of peopleassociate "The Love Boat" with frivolous

HOT

Bring your babyto New Year BoogieDANCE THE NIGHT AWAY (untilbedtime) with your infantor toddler at the BabyNew Year Boogie, hostedby Birth Roots.WHEN: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.SaturdayWHERE: OpportunityAlliance Family Center, 50Lydia Lane, South PortlandHOW MUCH: $20/donationINFO: 772-4784

Children's Museumhosts pj partyCELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR

early with the littleones at the Children'sMuseum's annual familypajama party, highlightedby a noon balloon drop(followed by the inevitableballoon pop, balloonfly-away, the get-that-balloon-out-of-your-mouth yell, etc.).WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.SaturdayWHERE: Children's Museumand Theatre of Maine,PortlandHOW MUCH: $9; free forchildren under 18 monthsINFO: kitetails.org

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'Just the right amount of quirky' at Space's Icing bashBy AVERY YALE KAMILA

StaffWriter

When it comes to celebrating NewYear's eve, the options are endless. Somewill opt to sip Champagne at a fancysoiree, others will guzzle Champagne ata sweaty dance party and many more willimbibe Champagne on the couch whilewatching the ball drop with Dick Clarkand Ryan Seacrest. But for those whocount themselves among the creative set,there's really only one choice: Icing.

Hosted by Space Gallery for the pasttwo years, Icing brings together visualand performing art with Champagne andfinger foods for a one-of-a-kind party.

"I don't want to give away too much,"said Space's events programmer NickRosenblum. "But it's going to be just theright amount of quirky. The goal is to cre-ate an upscale, enjoyable experience."

The festivities begin at 9 p.m. with theMiddle Eastern rhythms of Okbari. Theduo will be followed by the electronicinstallations and music of Galen Rich-mond's Computer at Sea.

"Part of his performance involves vin-tage television sets," Rosenblum said togive a hint of what's in store for partygo-ers.

Leading up to midnight, Dilly Dilly (akaErin Olivia Davidson) takes to the stageto bring her unique blend of vocals andeclectic instruments, including trumpet,banjo and toy accordion.

"The early part of the evening is likeyou're going to a futuristic and whimsical

Party guests enjoy the artsy atmosphere and the Champagne at last year'sIcing bash at Space Gallery.

lounge, and then by the end of the eveningit will be more of a traditional party withdancing," Rosenblum said.

The dance track begins after themidnight Champagne toast and comescourtesy of brothers Nathaniel and DavidMeiklejohn. Accompanying the dancegrooves will be a video projection created

by the brothers.Throughout the affair, guests will be

enveloped in an interesting array of visualart.

Artist John Bundling, who has worked inNew York City doing theater set design,plans to transform one room of the galleryinto an Op Art-inspired installation using

ICINGWHEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SaturdayWHERE: Space Gallery, 538Congress St., PortlandHOW MUCH: $50 or $400 for 10ticketsINFO: space538.org

a large quantity of rope.Nearby, a wall will feature the work of

Bowdoin sculpture professor Alicia Eg-gert and photographer Mike Flemming.This will be more than a two-demensionalpainting, since it promises to offer akinetic element.

Known for his interior murals, artistColin Sullivan-Stevens will be live paintingduring the party, allowing guests to bothview his process and ask him questions.

Local restaurants will provide appe-tizers - both sweet and savory - whichguests can pair with a curated wine listavailable at the cash bar. The list of wines

cousins photo comes from Joe Ricchio, who works forSoPo Wine Company and hosts the online"Food Coma" TV show, based on his blogof the same name.

As Rosenblum pointed out, Icing is "notlike any other New Year's party."

Except that there will be Champagne.

Staff Writer Avery Yale Kamila can be contacted at791-6297 or at:

akamila@pressherald.comTwitter: AveryYaleKamila

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Feb. 16 - Jonny Lang, 7:30 p.m., TheMusic Hall, Portsmouth, N.H. $49 to $62.Themusichall.org; (603) 436-2400Feb. 23 - Blake Shelton, 7:30 p.m., DCUCenter, Worcester, Mass. $38.40 to $63.85.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000Feb. 24 - The Temptations, 8 p.m., TheMusic Hall, Portsmouth, N.H. $44 to $52.Themusichall.org; (603) 436-2400Feb. 26 - Steel Pulse, Galactic and TheSoul Rebels, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Boston.$27.50 to $35. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000Feb. 26 - Harlem Globetrotters, 2 p.m.,DCU Center, Worcester. $30 to $143.20.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000Feb. 29 - August Burns Red withSilverstein, Texas in July, and The Breather,7:15 p.m., House of Blues, Boston. $20.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000March 1 - Pat Green, 8 p.m., House of Blues,Boston. $25. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000March 2 - moe., 8 p.m., House of Blues,Boston. $30 to $45. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000March 3 - Big Time Rush, 7 p.m.,Agganis Arena, Boston. $34 to $54.40.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000March 6 - Kaiser Chiefs, 8 p.m., House ofBlues, Boston. $25. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000March 6 - The Black Keys with ArcticMonkeys, 7:30 p.m., CumberlandCounty Civic Center, Portland. $45.Ticketmaster.com; Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000March 9 - The Saw Doctors, 8 p.m.,House of Blues, Boston. $29.50/$45.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000

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Those crazy but big-hearted people will be nnaking their annual plunge into the bone-chilling Atlantic this weekend for the benefit of a couple of good causes. Saturday's Polar Bear Plunge at the East End Beach in Portland helps the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Sunday's Lobster Dip in Old Orchard Beach, pictured above, benefits the Special Olympics in Maine.

BENEFITS TODAY Unity Barnraisers Community Meal Fundraiser, with the Gawler Family, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $20. 648-9005. Meals at 5 and 7 p.m.; music at 7:30 p.m. Second Annual Red Cross Fairpoint Bundle Up Blood Drive, raffle prizes of iPods, laptops, Kindles, Nooks and digital cameras, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, redcrossblood.org. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SATURDAY Natural Resources Council of Maine Polar Bear Plunge and 5K Race, benefits the Natural Resources Council of Maine, East End Beach, Portland. $30. supporters.nrcm.org/register. Walk at 11 a.m., run at 11:30 a.m., plunge at noon.

SUNDAY Lobster Dip, benefits Special Olympics in Maine, costumes encouraged, The Brunswick, Old Orchard Beach. $100 minimum to participate. somaine.org. Noon. Here Comes the Sun Party, roast marshmallows on terrace, free s'mores, hot dogs and beverages; benefits the Boothbay Region Food Pantry; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay. Cash or food donation, mainegardens.org. Noon to 2 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS TODAY First Annual Hula Hoop and Juggling Contest, open to children in grades K-12, Nasson Community Center, Springvale. 324-5657. Noon to 3 p.m. "Rusty Rocket's Last Blast," kid-friendly solar system tour, University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland. $4, $5. 780-4249. 11 a.m.

"Search for the Solar System's Edge," astronomy show, University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland. $4 to $6. usm.maine.edu/ planet. 1 p.m. "Deck the Halls: The Carols of Christmas," holiday celebration, Victoria Mansion, Portland. $15; $13.50 for seniors; $5 for ages 6 to 1 7. victoriamansion.org. Today to Saturday and Monday to Jan. 8.

FRIDAY "Season of Light," history and astronomy of the winter solstice, New Year's, Hanukkah and Christmas, University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland. $4 to $6. usm.maine.edu/planet. 11 a.m.

SATURDAY New Year's at Noon Pajama Party, family party with balloon drop at noon, Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, Portland. $9; free for children under 18 months, kitetails.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Countdown, music, children's activities, wagon rides, street dance, midnight countdown and more, downtown Bangor. downtownbangor.com/NYE. Noon to midnight. Birth Roots Baby Boogie, Portland's baby, toddler and family dance party; benefit for Birth Roots; Peoples Opportunity Alliance, South Portland. $20 per family/donation, ourbirthroots.org. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

New Year's Eve Celebration with The Girls of L/A, cocktail hour, dinner, concert by the L/A Girls and dancing with DJ Greg Curry, Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston. $50; $25 for concert only, francocenter.org. 6 p.m. Planetarium show, with Northern Stars Planetarium's inflatable star theater, Bangor Public Library. Free; visit library for tickets. 947-8336. 6:30 to 9:25 p.m.

New Year's Gorham, music, dancing, children's activities and other entertainment, various locations, Gorham. $7. newyeargorham.org. 7 p.m. to midnight. Gala on the Point, New Year's Eve celebration with music by Colorblind and Jim Ciampi and The Cityside Events Band, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $79.95; includes appetizers, dinner buffet, dessert and complimentary midnight toast. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. New Year's Eve dinner and music, dinner, Champagne toast, Celtic harp and flute by Naia, Jumpin' Jakes Seafood Cafe, Old Orchard Beach. $30. 937-3250. 7 p.m. to midnight. New Year's Eve Party wi th Chrissie O'Del l , includes lodging, four-course meal, dance, party favors, Champagne toast, breakfast and more, Trade Winds Motor Inn Keel Lounge, Rockland. $199 per couple. 596-6055. Dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 9 p.m.

New Year's Eve Magical Madness Dance, music by Wavelength, Italian Heritage Center, Portland. $55 to $65; includes dinner and dance. 772-2500. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open Sky New Year's Celebration, all-ages event with Dave Gagne, Arborea, Resisdance, Naveah Dance Company, Open Sky Faery, East Wave Radio and more, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20 ($50 for family); includes dinner. cowpastureproductions.com. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. New Year's at the Planetarium, watch the most recent astronomy shows during countdown to 2012, University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland. $6. usm.maine.edu/planet. 8 p.m. to midnight. "Ic ing" New Year's Eve Bash, music, food, art and Champagne, Space, Portland. $50. space538.org. 9 p.m.

New Year's Eve Sardine and Mapleleaf Drop, Bank Square, Eastport. tidesinstitute.org. 11 p.m.

SUNDAY Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Mozart's "The Magic Flute," screening of Julie Taymor's fantastical production for children and families, Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta. $10. 563-3424. 1 p.m. "Potluck and Peaceful Beginnings," community celebration with music, crafts, poetry, puppet shows and food, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta. Free; bring potluck contribution. 563-3781. Noon to 3 p.m.

FILMS "Ram Dass: Fierce Grace," 2002 documentary with post-film discussion led by Bill Halpin and Saskia Huising, Rockland Public Library. Free. 594-0310. 6:30 p.m. today. "Ma t i lda" (1996), Dyer Library, Saco. Free. dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. 3 p.m. Friday.

BOOKS/AUTHORS Robert Klose, teacher and author of "The Three-Legged Woman and Other Excursions in Teaching," Rockland Library. Free. 594-0310. 6:30 p.m. today.

PRO SPORTS Portland Pirates, AHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland. $12 to $20. 828-4665. Vs. Worcester, 5:30 p.m. Saturday; vs. Connecticut, 1 p.m. Monday.

Maine Red Claws, NBA Development League affiliate of the Celtics, Bobcats and 76ers, Portland Exposition Building. $6 to $30. 210-6655. Vs. Rio Grande Valley, 1 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday.

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$20 to $40. portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990. A reggae-style New Year's Eve party scheduled to go until 2 a.m.

• NEW YEAR'S EVE PROM with Katy Gaga: 9 p.m., The Big Easy, 55 Market St., Portland. $15 to $20. portsportsmaine.com/ katygagaprom. The band Katy Gaga (think a mash-up of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga) will play gal-pop hits. Formal attire is encouraged. There will be a Cham­pagne toast, prom photos will be taken, and a king and queen will be chosen.

• GALA ON THE POINT: 7 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. $79.95. thelandingat pinepoint.com; 774-4527. Music from Jim Ciampi Band and Colorblind. Table reser­vations include appetizers, a dinner buffet, dessert and a midnight toast.

• L.L. BEAN NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., L.L. Bean Discovery Park, 95 Main St., Freeport. tinyurl.com/ llbeannewyears; (877) 755-2326. Free. This annual family-themed festival begins with activities and entertainment in the afternoon, including a 5:15 p.m. children's concert by Rick Charette on the Discovery Patio, followed by fireworks at 6 p.m.

• NEW YEAR GORHAM: 5 p.m., down town Gorham. $5. newyeargorham.org. Music and events all night long at venues around downtown Gorham, including a variety of shows, choirs and choruses, jazz music, Irish dancing and more. Plus fireworks at 10 p.m.

• LAST BLAST NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION: 4:30 p.m., Town Square, Old Orchard Beach. $10. oob365.com; 590-4201. A bonfire on the beach, marsh-mallow toasting pits, music and family activities. Plus two fireworks shows: at 5:30 p.m. and midnight.

• NEW YEAR'S EVE MAGICAL MADNESS DANCE: 7 p.m., Italian Heri­tage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland. $55 to $65. italianheritagecenter.com; 939-8570. Appetizers, dinner, dancing to the band Wavelength and a Champagne toast.

• THE MALLETT BROTHERS BAND NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY: 9 p.m., Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Con­gress St., Portland, portlandempire.com; 879-8988. $12; ages 21 and older. Local alt-country faves The Mallet Brothers are joined by local bands This Way and The Kurt Baker Band as they rock in the new year.

• YACHT ROCK IN THE NEW YEAR: 8 p.m., Bayside Bowl, 58 Alder St., Portland, baysidebowl.com; 791-2695. $15. Dress up as your favorite character from the TV series "The Love Boat" for this combination of tropical themes, '80s dance music and discounted bowling. And if that isn't weird enough for you, try this captain's hat on for size: At midnight, the place will drop a bowling ball. (See Page E27 for more details.)

• PARANOID SOCIAL CLUB, with Sidecar Radio and Grant Street Or­chestra: 9 p.m., Asylum, 121 Center St., Portland. $14 in advance; $16 day of show portlandasylum.com; 772-8274. Rock into 2012 with three of Portland's hottest bands.

Courtesy photos

Above: New Year's Eve revelers can see fireworks at L.L. Bean in Freeport, as well as in Gorham and Old Orchard Beach on Saturday. Right, top: The Mallett Brothers Band New Year's Eve Party begins at 9 p.m. Saturday at Empire Dine and Dance in Portland. Right, bot tom: Jam band moe. plays 9 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday at the State Theatre in Portland.

• OPEN SKY NEW YEAR'S CELE­BRATION: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., One Long­fellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $20 ($50 for a family pass); includes dinner, cowpastureproductions.com; 761-1757. Why leave the kids at home when you can take the entire family? This all-ages event features live music from a slew of local performers, includ­ing Dave Gagne, Arborea, Resisdance, Naveah Dance Company, Open Sky Faery, East Wave Radio and more.

• NEW YEAR'S AT THE PLAN­ETARIUM: 8 p.m. to midnight, South-

worth Planetarium, University of South­ern Maine, 96 Falmouth St., Portland. $6. usm.maine.edu/planet. Another family-friendly event, and you can't beat the price. Enjoy the planetarium's most recent astronomy shows as you count down to 2012.

• "ICING" NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH: 9 p.m., Space, Portland. $50. space538.org; 828-5600. Space is unlike any other venue in downtown Portland. It's a concert venue. It's an art gallery. It's a bar. It's a movie theater. It's all those things and more, and on New

Year's Eve, you'll be able to experience a little bit of everything as Space hosts a blow-out that includes large-scale art installations, curated wines, tasty treats and eclectic music (ranging from Middle Eastern to electronica), capped off by an audio-visual experience cour­tesy of brothers Nathaniel and David Meiklejohn. See Page E28 for more details.)

Staff Writer Ray Routhier can be contacted at 791-6454 or at:

rrouthier(a)pressherald. com

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Director Steven Spielberg, far right, observes Jerenny Irvine, left, rehearse a scene with Joey on the set of "War Horse," an epic adventure set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War.

whisperers did the most amazing job of getting the script needs and my needs to the animals, who not only performed what they were supposed to perform, they were improvising all the time and we got things we never expected a horse can do on film," he said. "It's harder to work with a mechanical shark, of course. Because a live horse actually listens to me."

"War Horse" presented logistical chal­lenges, from the animal cast (up to 280 horses were used in a single scene) to the ever-changing clouds and light above the English moors. Spielberg was determined to shoot a key scene in the rain - "not Hollywood rain but real rain" - and the weather was uncooperative.

For "Tintin," he faced another series of hurdles. The technical questions involved in motion-capture animation were familiar enough. The real trick was creating a franchise around a 70-year-old Belgian cartoon character. The Smurfs crossed the Atlantic successfully, but Tintin has had a tough time cracking the U.S. market. Many American moviegoers don't know Tintin from Rin Tin Tin, the soulful Ger­man shepherd.

Georges Remi, better known as Herge, wrote and drew 23 adventures for his boy reporter between 1929 and 1976. The series has been a Harry Potter-level phe­nomenon around the world for decades, selling some 200 million copies. Yet outside high-end bookstores, Spielberg admitted, it has remained obscure here. Spielberg himself didn't discover Tintin until 1980 or so, he recalled, and read the series to each of his six children in turn. The series, with its dynamic visuals and colorful charac­ters, instantly struck Spielberg as movie material, and he snapped up the rights back in 1983. Adapting it was the trick.

"I wanted this to be classic Herge, faith­ful to the man who invented and sustained Tintin for all those years," he said. And 30 years ago, that would have been tough to achieve. "I didn't want it to be live action. I knew that if I dressed up actors in those

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fun. The same goes for much of the pop mu­

sic of the 1980s. And The Awesome is the right band to deliver it. They take it very seriously, too.

"That's all we do: Strictly '80s music, trying to get as close to the originals as possible, in terms of the original synthe­sizer sound, the bass tone, all of it," said Stu Mahan, bass player and singer for the Portland-based band. "It's just danceable, fun music. It's party music, really."

The Awesome's song list includes hits by Duran Duran, Talking Heads, Tears for Fears - even Madonna and Whitney Houston. (They've got both female and male singers.)

Bayside Bowl is a bowling alley - and a restaurant, and a music venue with a sizable stage area and dance floor. So like the Love Boat itself, there will be enough

costumes it'd be a very eccentric live-ac­tion film. Very eccentric costumes and very eccentric hair styles. I didn't want it to be 'Baron Munchausen,' if you know what I mean, with overstylized looks for all the characters. So that choice was made pretty early to animate Tintin. Animation was a closer medium to Herge's art. It would be the best way to translate Herge to audiences around the world."

It took three decades for performance-capture technology to reach the high water mark Spielberg knew the project required. While "Avatar" was still in pro-

diverse activities to make any would-be cruise director happy. It promises some­thing for everyone, you might say.

Charlie Mitchell, co-owner and general manager of Bayside Bowl, says the place decided to host a "Love Boat" party even before The Awesome was booked to play. There's a long ramp entrance to the place, and Mitchell figured it would make people feel like they're coming up the gangplank of a ship.

There will be seafood specials from Bayside Bowl's restaurant, a costume contest, and bowling for $20.11 an hour. (Get it? 20/11?) The regular price is $30 an hour.

At midnight, there will be a complimen­tary Champagne toast and a bowling-ball drop to ring in the new year.

So set a course for adventure, your mind on a new romance. Let it flow, and it will flow back to you.

Staff Writer Ray Routhier can be contacted at 791-6454 or at:

rrouthier@pressherald. com

duction, he hired that film's special-effects wizards to swing over to his film next. "I was very fortunate to have those same animators."

The film travels from the sea to the Sahara and back again, a journey chocka-block with the extravagant action sequenc­es that are Spielberg's signature. The film already has opened to stupendous success in Europe and Canada. There have been holdouts, however. England's Guardian newspaper called the film "great art crudely redrawn." Spielberg doesn't begrudge the critics.

"I appreciate people's points of view, everybody brings something different to every movie they see. There were actually very few purists who came after us. We decided to go through a baptism of fire by premiering the film in Belgium, the home of Tintin, and then France, a country that has carried a torch for Tintin for seven decades. We decided to bite the bullet and go into the heart of Herge country, and the film was received with wild enthusiasm and tremendous applause, so we feel vin­dicated by that." The sequels are already gearing up.

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The Awesome, an '80s cover band, will perform at the "Yacht Rock" event.

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