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Overview Detail Legend Zoom: ?? Overlay features legend For more map options click on any overview map area or any detail map feature. Detail Map Features Showing 4 items: Carnanelly 562m, Carnanelly West Top 505m, Mullaghturk 416m, Tracks: 2719, 4km Find Suggested WalksOpen walks finder Find hill, mountain, island, coastal feature. Videos Recent Contributions 1 2 3 .. 19 Next page >> Get Notifications Camenabologue SE Top: Never again Summit Comment ewen less than an hour ago Went up via the Forest ride from the table track. Put it this way, it may have been the conditions, it may have been the waterlogged steep ride but this is one hill I am never going near again. Th... Waterfalls Galore Track 4135 march-fixer an hour ago There are two major waterfalls in Jamaica. Dunn's River Falls and Reach Falls. Reach Falls is by far the most beautiful walk, Len: 6.2km, Climb: 109m, Area: Jamaica, Portland () Tinahealy Circuit Track 4212 march-fixer 2 hours ago This is a very nice circular circuit which starts and ends in a pleasant carpark. The route heads westwards out along... walk, Len: 24.0km, Climb: 866m, Area: Muskeagh Hill, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Lost GPS Forum: General geohappy 3 hours ago If you happen to be climbing up the east face of Slievemore on Achill, keep an eye out for a dropped Garmin GPS which foolishly I clipped on the wrong strap. It is quite steep and my first serious... Tonduff East Top: My final Local 100 Summit Comment Colin Murphy 3 days ago Not the most glamorous of summits, but of personal significance as it marked my 100th and last Local 100! Having spent the summer frantically bagging the smaller tops, it was nice to finish on a g... Tonduff East Top: Climbing east top in isolation Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy 3 days ago Rarely done in isolation, this nondescript summit is usually climbed in conjunction with Tonduff itself or Maulin. But it can be done without visiting the nearby summits. Start at Crone Woods car ... Crotlieve Track 2646 Peter Walker 4 days ago Room to park two, perhaps more cars at the start...although it's hard to imagine legions of walkers descending on... walk, Len: 0.9km, Climb: 134m, Area: Crotlieve Mountain, Mourne Mountains (Ire|... Croghan Hill Track 2637 conormcbandon 3 days ago Ignore the vehicular part of this route. It's only a 2 Km up and down with 100m of ascent. After crossing the gate a... walk, Len: 2.0km, Climb: 105m, Area: Croghan Hill, North Midlands (Ireland) C|| Table Mountain West Top: Bird's eye view Summit Comment Colin Murphy 3 days ago As I reached the summit of this top on a gorgeous September day, I could see about 5 dark birds circling above and swooping to the heather every now and then, so I assume they were birds of prey o... Tonduff East Top: Dull top with panoramic views Summit Comment Colin Murphy 3 days ago The view to the south west from the summit. Table Mountain West Top: Unremarkable top with fine views. Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy 3 days ago Usually done in conjunction with Lowbawn or Table Mt. itself, but can be completed relatively easily in isolation. parking for a few cars at a crossroads of sorts at S983 948. There is a barrier h... Alt de Comapedrosa Track 4204 David-Guenot a week ago Visiting Alt de Comapedrosa, the highpoint of Andorra at 2942m, with a friend from Wales. 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Video display Sperrin Mountains Area More detail Place count in area: 64, OSI/LPS Maps: 12, 13, 6, 7, 8 Highest place: Sawel, 678m Maximum height for area: 678 metres, Maximum prominence for area: 657 metres, Places in area Sperrin Mountains:Balix Hill 403mBarnes Top 456mBenbradagh 465mBessy Bell 420mBohilbreaga 478mBoviel Top 454mCarn Hill 448mCarnanelly 562mCarnanelly West Top 505mCarntogher 464mClogherny Top 408mClondermot Hill 220mCoolnasillagh Mountain 423mCorick Mountain 430mCraigagh Hill 460mCraignamaddy 385mCregganconroe 300mCrockalougha 407mCrockbrack 526mCrockdooish 321mCrocknamoghil 335mCurradrolan Hill 270mCurraghchosaly Mountain 416mDart Mountain 619mDart Mountain North-West Top 525mEglish 277mFir Mountain 362mGortmonly Hill 218mKnockanbane Mountain 441mKnockavoe 296mLearmount Mountain 489mLearmount Mtn S Top 492mLetterlogher 249mMeenard Mountain 620mMeenard Mtn W Top 480mMoneyoran Hill 414mMullaghaneany 627mMullaghash 480mMullaghasturrakeen 581mMullaghbane 467mMullaghbolig 442mMullaghcarbatagh 517mMullaghcarn 542mMullaghcarn South Top 525mMullaghclogha 635mMullaghclogher 572mMullaghcroy 242mMullaghdoo 568mMullaghmeash Hill 244mMullaghmore 550mMullaghsallagh 485mMullaghturk 416mOughtmore 382mOughtmore 569mOwenreagh Hill 400mSawel 678mSlieve Gallion 528mSlieve Gallion NE Top 496mSlieveboy 259mSlievekirk 370mSpaltindoagh 420mSpelhoagh 568mStraid Hill 303mWhite Mountain 537m Note: this list of places includes island features such as summits, but not islands as such. Centre on map. Mullaghturk Hill Mullach Torc A name in Irish (Ir. Mullach Torc [NIPNP replies], 'summit of boar') Derry/ Tyrone County, in Carn List, Psammite & semipellite Bedrock Height: 416m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 13 Grid Reference: H66916 89176 Place visited by 17 members. Recently by: eamonoc, Fergalh, sandman, Ulsterpooka, Peter Walker, Garmin, AntrimRambler, cerosti, mark-rdc, gerrym, Janetspaul, Harry Goodman, dr_banuska, three5four0, eflanaga I have visited this place: NO (You need to be a logged-in member to change this.) More detail Longitude: -6.961702, Latitude: 54.74608 , Easting: 266916, Northing: 389176 Prominence: 81m, Isolation: 3km ITM: 666850 889167, GPS IDs, 6 char: Mlghtr, 10 char: MulaghturkBedrock type: Psammite & semipellite, (Mullaghcarn Formation) Mullaghturk is the 868th highest place in Ireland. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/759/ Rate Gallery COMMENTS for Mullaghturk 1 of 1 Follow this place's comments Picture from group : A view of Mullaghturk from Spaltindoagh. Picture: A view of Mullaghturk from Spaltindoagh. Worth seeking out. Short Summary created by Harry Goodman 26 Mar 2015 Start at H6826188284 A and follow a track up until it peters out in a thick patch of rushes and old turf cuttingd H6790588743 B. Continue up the untracked hillside to a wooden gate H6754588927 C about 1km into the walk. Once across the gate follow the fence line up to its high point at a junction with another fence H6703889286 D. Go left and walk out across the the flat top the the high point some 160 metres along. Just which heather covered clump of peat in the swampy ground signifies the top will be a matter of personal choice. Views N to the High Sperrins are superb while to the E across the N shoulder of Slieve Gallion the distant Antrim hills can be seen. Up and back 4km. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/759/comment/5518/ Picture from gerrym : Steel structures on Mullaghturk Picture: Steel structures on Mullaghturk Strange sightings on the Mullagh! by gerrym 11 Jul 2010 Starting point is just west of Bealnamala Bridge (694891 E) where there is room to park several cars. Walk to bridge and drop down to Moyola river, following the stream coming down along side of forest. Foxgloves and thistles were vying for my attention here with vivid colours. The stream carves out a gully which has a lovely waterfall about 20ft high. Views start to stretch out along the Moyola river valley, past S Gallion to Slemish in the distance. Everytime i stopped on the ascent something new came into focus - the jagged outline of the Mournes, Lough Neagh and Culcaigh. As the forest ends a track can be picked up (684896 F) which runs along the top of the treeline. Several steel structures which look like mine entrances are present here - what they really are i do not know? Continued uphill past a small communications mast and was greeted by the strange sight of the flatbed of a lorry in the middle of the hill? I was beginning to get a little paranoid now - was there someone watching me?? The long broad top is soon reached - this eastern top being 4m lower than the western top which is a good slog on fairly wet ground following the fence. There was some nice colour on the hill as yellow and purple flowers bloomed and i now had views N to Carnanelly, the tops of Sawel and Dart and the Mullaghs stretching westward. Divis Mtn appeared shly from behind S Gallion and i now had a nice line of hills from Donard to Slieve Foye to the south on a day with clear air. Dropped down south from the top following the stream all the way to Altbane Bridge and then a 15 minute walk back along the road to the car, taking just over two hours with a lunch stop. Enjoyable walk with some good views and interesting diversions! Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/759/comment/5934/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average three5four0 on Mullaghturk, 2009 by three5four0 16 Jun 2009 There is just enough space for one car to park on the verge at 682882 G, just after a gate, where you can access the track leading uphill. After a while the track ends on the hillside, but if you look carefully there is a faint trail leading to an offset fence junction at 675888 H. Cross the fence and continue uphill to another fence junction on the crest of the hill. The summit lies a short distance to you left, pick the highest piece of turf and enjoy the views, return is by the way of ascent. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/759/comment/3858/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from dr_banuska : The crucifix with Dart (L) and Sawel (R) beyond Picture: The crucifix with Dart (L) and Sawel (R) beyond dr_banuska on Mullaghturk, 2010 by dr_banuska 26 Feb 2010 This is a hill I'd been meaning to climb for some time, being the closest of my 100 locals that I hadn't yet tackled. I parked at the same place as thisbliss, immediately to the east of Altbane Bridge where there are three gates close together. I crossed the gate immediately to the east of the bridge where there are the beginnings of a track heading uphill (which died out almost instantly). Immediately there was an area of excavation and I walked around this via a muddy section to get onto the hill proper. I aimed towards the western edge of Broughderg Forest and on reaching its boundary crossed a fence about 674886 I. The terrain heading uphill was tough going, at times you'd be waist high in reeds but more often it was exceptionally tussocky requiring 'much lifting of one's legs' (as I remember someone said in reference to another hill on here, not sure which). I was reminded of Slieve Beagh straddling Tyrone/Monaghan/Fermanagh. I aimed first for a solitary tree up on the hillside then an obvious rise which turned out to be very close to the summit. In typical Sperrins fashion, this was difficult to identify exactly but was close to a meeting of fences.The ascent had offered an interesting view SE to Slieve Gallion and the upland SW of it taking in the southern Oughtmore & Davagh Forest. The view N which greeted me just as I reached the summit was breathtaking and made the slog worthwhile: the high Sperrins, and most prominently Sawel & Dart, rose majestically above the Glenelly Valley, Sawel's eastern shoulder topped with snow. The view W wasn't so clear sadly. Wanting to get my bearings, I crossed through a gap in the fence running along the hill's spine and walked some distance down the other side. Heading N towards the Glenelly Valley via Carnanelly/Mullaghbane looked like an enjoyable if very long walk. I spotted an unusual structure off to the W which I aimed for. As I got closer, it turned out to be a large crucifix. The statue of Christ had slipped down and was missing an arm! Nearby there was some sort of modern stone shrine or tomb. I've no idea what the story is here but it was at the same time serene and a little unnerving. After taking some photos I headed back towards the summit and descended again, this time finding the terrain a little easier by keeping close to the edge of the forest. I could see my car down on the roadside so knew exactly where to aim for. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/759/comment/4448/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average Picture from eflanaga : Dart & Sawel from Mullaghcarn summit Picture: Dart & Sawel from Mullaghcarn summit eflanaga on Mullaghturk, 2009 by eflanaga 9 Jun 2009 Accesed via same route as 'thisbliss' from Altbane Bridge. Had a friendly chat with the farmer/owner (who was surveying turf he had cut on Friday last) on the way up. Spent a few minutes trying to figure out the exact location of a new windfarm in the distance, finally settling on a hill near Carrickmore/Pomeroy. As previous contributor suggests the ground is very uneven once you leave the track, although I was able to follow a reasonable line alongside the top of the 'burn' before turning towards the unmarked summit. Expansive views with Cuilcagh, the Cooleys, Mournes all clearly visible. Great views across to the high Sperrins including Sawel & Dart (see pic). Descended by retracing steps as it looked to much of a drag (and time was against me) to work towards the next target - Spaltindoagh. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/759/comment/3840/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average thisbliss on Mullaghturk, 2008 by thisbliss 28 Sep 2008 The day started brightly in the bann valley, but in the mid-sperrins was quite dull. Travelled from Draperstown out past the Six towns and parked near Altbane bridge (H679882 J) where there was a bit of a laybay at side of road. Followed the nearby stream north along its course where it had carved out quite a channel. Found it easier going staying in the gorge as there was thick rushes to either side at the top of the banks. This ended after a while. Thinking i knew better(!) I had not taken proper bearings so headed on across open ground to what appeared to be the summit. Crossed another few streams and a fence, eventually coming to a fence running along the spine of the mountain. This was not near the summit however and had to then turn left and follow the fence west. This took about 30 mins to get there in this indirect way. Visibility was quite limited due to the dull day, an example being that Dart and Sawel were just visible to the NW, which you would easily expect to see from there. Visibility permitting not sure where it would be possible to see as the higher surrounding mountains would probably prevent views of Donegal etc. Antrim hills may be visible through the gap between Sl Gallion/Mulloughmore. Is quite an easy climb due to its gradual climb in height. A sense of being very expansive too. Didnt stay long before heading back. Headed straight back to Altbane picking the path of least resistance through large rush patches before rejoing the stream and then back to the road. Headed on round to Oughtmore(south one) planned to climb it but rain started. Ah well, for another day! Incidentally decent parking spot at forest gate near friars rock H 7 3 4/ 8 4 4if anyone fancies it! Looks like a good hour or more climb from there. Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/759/comment/3340/ Your Score: Very useful << >>Average (End of comment section for Mullaghturk.) Some mapping: Open Street Map (Various variations used.) British summit data courtesy: Database of British & Irish Hills (Creative Commons Licence) MountainViews.ie, a Hill-walking Website for the island of Ireland. 11 Million Visitors Per Year. 1300 Contributors.


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Davis' late miscue proves costly for Mets
NEW YORK -- Publicly, of course, the Mets will always support Ike Davis. He remains a critical part of their current roster and a significant part of their plans for the future, and they gain nothing by criticizing him.
In quieter, more private corners of the clubhouse, that does not necessarily have to be the case. So it was telling that, after Davis once again played the role of scapegoat in the Mets' 7-4 loss to the Reds on Wednesday, the Mets went out of their way to support him.View Full Game Coverage
NEW YORK -- Publicly, of course, the Mets will always support Ike Davis. He remains a critical part of their current roster and a significant part of their plans for the future, and they gain nothing by criticizing him.
In quieter, more private corners of the clubhouse, that does not necessarily have to be the case. So it was telling that, after Davis once again played the role of scapegoat in the Mets' 7-4 loss to the Reds on Wednesday, the Mets went out of their way to support him.View Full Game Coverage
Davis works hard, sang the chorus. He does not deserve a daily punch of criticism. It is only a matter of time before things change.
"I'd probably be in Triple-A already if my teammates did not have confidence and want me to be here," Davis said. "They're a huge part of why I come in every day with a positive attitude, and try to work and help them."
The flip side, of course, is that Davis feels the weight of 24 anxious teammates every time something does not go his way. That ache only intensified in the ninth inning Wednesday, when his critical defensive misplay led to Cincinnati's go-ahead run.
With runners on the corners and one out, Brandon Phillips hit a soft bouncer to the right side, where it hit the foul line and kicked in front of the bag. Believing the ball to be foul and knowing he would not be able to turn a double play or cut down speedy lead runner Shin-Soo Choo at home, Davis pulled back his glove at the last instant. He believed that doing so would help sell the foul ball to first-base umpire Phil Cuzzi.
But Cuzzi watched the ball touch chalk and did not bite, animatedly thrusting his arm into fair territory to indicate a hit. Choo jogged home, Phillips headed to second and the Reds later added two insurance runs on Todd Frazier's pinch-hit single off Bobby Parnell.
"I understand what [Davis] was trying to do," said Phillips, one of the slickest infielders in baseball. "It just went in my favor. Things happen. This game is crazy. But I'll take it, hands down."
The result was a disappointing loss for the Mets, who bounced back from Matt Harvey's worst start of the season -- and that's a relative term -- to tie the game on Rick Ankiel's triple in the seventh. But after trading zeroes with the Reds in the eighth, everything unraveled in the ninth.
"This is baffling to everybody," manager Terry Collins said of Davis' struggles. "We've got to get this guy going."
For a time, Wednesday's game had the makings of a potential breakout for Davis, who walked twice in four plate appearances and drove a ball over 400 feet to the warning track in center. But Davis nonetheless finished hitless, encapsulating an offense that continues to struggle.
The Mets did net an early run on Ankiel's RBI double, touching Reds starter Mat Latos for four scores in total. And that was enough to take Harvey off the hook for his first loss of the season, despite a four-run, nine-hit outing that he called "unacceptable."
"It was everything," Harvey said of his relative struggles. "I wasn't locating. I wasn't throwing as many strikes as I wanted. It was a rough start."
The result was another close game late, centering Davis in the Citi Field crosshairs.
This has been a difficult two-week stretch for Davis, who is 1-for-his-last-38 at the plate, hitless in his past 25 at-bats with runners in scoring position and suddenly fallible on defense. Davis committed a key error on an obstruction call in Monday's loss, and another over the weekend in Chicago. That prompted Collins to take the first baseman aside, reminding him not to bring his season-long offensive slump out to the field with him.
Collins told Davis a story about Jeff Bagwell, who endured a massive slump in 1995 following his MVP campaign the season before. In the former Houston manager's words, Bagwell was "absolutely brilliant" defensively, which made him valuable despite his offensive woes.
"I told Ike, 'That's the same attitude you've got to have,'" Collins said. "He said, 'OK, great, I got it.'"
"I know I'm going to play better," Davis said. "I can't do any worse."
Yet the pressure only continues to mount for Davis, who has recently dealt with near-daily rumors of a possible demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas. Though both Collins and general manager Sandy Alderson have done their best to discourage such talk, the truth is plain to see: Davis must produce -- and soon -- or risk what once seemed unthinkable.
Either way, his teammates will have his back. Harvey called the criticism of Davis "unfair." Third baseman David Wright offered his continued blessing.
"There are certain guys that you root extra hard for, and Ike's at the top of that list," Wright said. "The type of teammate that he's been through this whole stretch, it's very easy to pull your hair out and mope around and hang your head, and he's done the opposite. He's rooted on his teammates. He's done everything he can to help his team. It's tough to watch."
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo.

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It appears Jenny McCarthy has the right stuff for Donnie Wahlberg, as the two stars are dating, according to People and Us Weekly.
The new couple was spotted spending Independence Day together, along with Donnie's fellow New Kids on the Block singer Jonathan Knight and his boyfriend, Harley.
"They recently started dating and are having a lot of fun," a source told Us. "They had a blast 4th of July hanging out with a bunch of their friends."
In late March, the "Blue Bloods" star, 43, was a guest on Jenny's VH1 late night talk show — and the chemistry between the pair was undeniable.
During one segment, Donnie and Jenny, 40, laid next to each other while sucking on red lollipops and dishing on bedroom chatter.
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"I want to talk about what happened between Donnie Wahlberg and me. Let's just say we visually give '50 Shades of Grey' a run for its money. It gets steamy. I mean like really steamy," she wrote. "Being turned on by a guy is always fun but to have it legitimately happen to you on TV is to be turned back into a 12-year-old.
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Sabres_Fan wrote:TheHammer24 wrote:Yeah the issue with suing is damages. You have to prove by a preponderance the value of each thing lost. I don't suppose he periodically inventories the house, lol? Plus it would be the depreciated value of each. Ie I bet the thecar was worth way under that 15k
Its a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet.. His is all original (why it has taken so long to restore). The honest to God value is 40-50K. He tried to sell it but his wife wouldnt let him. Said he would of become depressed if he had to sell it.
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DENVER — Jeff Francis' rolled his eyes when talking about his long summer. Pitchers, understand, are creatures of habit. They don't feel right if they are not on a mound. And Francis hadn't pitch in a game until today because of shoulder surgery in February. Just like with his simulated work in San Francisco, the news remains overwhelmingly positive.
Francis threw three innings, sitting at 86 miles per hour with his fastball and topping out at 89 miles per hour. He told the coaches there he could pitch more, but they pulled the plug after 47 pitches. Again, this is important not for now, but later. With the likelihood the Rockies will lose Jason Marquis as a free agent, they will need Francis to be a key member of the rotation again. Now that he's healthy, there's no reasy to think he can't go back to winning 15 games.
Manuel Corpas, who had bone chips removed from his elbow and later developed an infection, also threw. His command was not sharp, but his fastball velocity was decent. Corpas is not expected to pitch again until next season. This is speculation on my part, but Corpas might have thrown his last pitch with the Rockies. I expect them to shop him heavily, trading a bad contract for a bad contract. I really hope that Corpas rebounds with a fresh start.


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Antonio Banderas will star in a movie as one of the 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground for more than two months in 2010, and the charismatic survivor he's playing couldn't be happier.
Mike Medavoy, producer of The 33, announced at the Cannes Film Festival that Banderas will play Mario Sepulveda, who known as "Super Mario", became the public face of the miners.
The film will dramatise the cave-in at a mine in Chile's Atacama desert and the globally televised rescue of the miners that mesmerised millions.
Sepulveda said he's thrilled because he's a fan of the Spanish actor and that he hopes the movie will remind people how life is the most valuable gift.
"I'm very excited and full of anxiety. All of my mates are looking forward to this big production," he said.
"Banderas is very charismatic. I like him a lot and I think this movie is going to make him even more famous than he already is."
Even in their despair, Sepulveda said, "peace, love, solidarity, and teamwork" were shared by the miners who survived entrapment longer than anyone else before.
"There are people who don't realise the value of what they have next to them. And after those 69 days we know that there's nothing as important as being alive, being healthy, and enjoying the people you love while you're alive."
The miners said it felt like an earthquake when the shaft caved in above them on Aug 5, 2010, filling the lower corridors of the copper and gold mine with suffocating dust.
Hours passed before they could even begin to see a few steps in front of them.
Above them tonnes of rock shifted constantly, threatening to bury them forever.
People on the surface didn't know for more than two weeks that the men had survived the collapse.
The 33 men had stretched a meagre 48-hour store of emergency food for 17 days, eating tiny capsules of tuna and sips of expired milk while a narrow shaft finally reached their haven and the world learned they were alive.
The small emergency shaft allowed food and water to be lowered to the miners while rescuers drilled a bigger escape hole.
Finally, in the early hours of Oct 13, the miners were hauled up one-by-one in a cage through 2,000ft of rock.
Back on the surface they were received as heroes. They got paid trips to the Greek Islands, visited the Real Madrid stadium in Spain and paraded at Magic Kingdom in Disney World.
But the fantasy began to crumble on their return home. Many ran out of money and had to scratch out a living in the dusty working-class neighbourhoods and shantytowns of the desert city of Copiapo.
Some began suffering from health and psychological problems. Others took to alcohol and drugs. Most are still kept up at night by memories of their ordeal.
"I'm thankful for things in life," said Sepulveda, an electrician who earns a living giving motivational speeches. "Some are good, others bad, but God gave us another chance... The door that was opened for us is huge."
Variety magazine say production for The 33 is scheduled to start in autumn in Chile. The film will be directed by Mexican filmmaker Patricia Riggen. Martin Sheen and Rodrigo Santoro are also on the cast.
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Anyone who has spent a sleepless night needs no convincing about the subjective discomfort associated with lying in bed awake and unable to sleep. In addition to nighttime discomfort, insomnia is associated with a wide assortment of daytime impairments, some intuitive and some startling. A number of studies have found decreased scores on quality-of-life scales in persons with insomnia. On the Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey, persons with insomnia score lower than good sleepers on measures such as emotional role, mental health, and vitality. They also have lower scores on the Medical Outcomes Study Cognitive Scale and higher rates of absenteeism from work and lower productivity.1,2 Some years ago I examined the possibility that sleep disturbance might be a predictor of employment longevity. A questionnaire about sleep was given to newly hired employees at a large international bank in New York. Two years later, we examined how many of the responders were still employed by the bank. Among officers, those no longer working at the bank were more than twice as likely to have reported difficulty in sleeping as were those still employed there.3
These findings are similar to those of an earlier study of military personnel. Navy recruits who reported sleep disturbance at the time of induction had higher attrition rates and were less likely to be promoted or to be asked to reenlist.4 They also had more sick days, which is of some significance because later studies showed that persons with insomnia use the health care system substantially more often than those who do not have insomnia.
In a study of 1100 primary care patients, those who described sleep disturbance on initial intake were more likely to make phone calls to the doctor, visit the doctor's office or emergency department, undergo blood tests, or receive prescriptions in the next 8 weeks.5 The reasons for this higher rate of health care use are unclear. There is also a higher rate of falls in community-dwelling older adults with sleep disturbances, particularly women.6 Although most of us are familiar with the caution about the dangers of falls for nursing home patients who take hypnotics, one study of more than 34,000 nursing home residents found that having insomnia raised the risk of falls (odds ratio, 1.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.38 to 1.66), while the use of hypnotics did not.7 Although this does not rule out the possibility that certain therapies may be associated with falls, it indicates that insomnia itself is an independent risk factor.8 Insomnia also appears to be a complicating factor in patients with depression. The coexistence of insomnia and depression is of course very common, but when severe, it is associated with higher rates of suicide as well as poorer response to cognitive-behavioral therapy.9,10 Given the many difficulties associated with insomnia, a review of new ways of thinking may be timely. This article looks at new data on the underlying physiology of insomnia, evidence that suggests that insomnia is a risk factor for other disorders, and the interaction between insomnia and coexisting conditions.
Not surprisingly, most research has been oriented to examining possible physiological counterparts to the clinical impression that persons with insomnia have excessive arousal. Early work focused on elevated heart rate and core temperature at the time of sleep onset.11 Later studies have suggested that those persons who have insomnia with sleep disruption documented on the polysomnogram have elevated nighttime circulating concentrations of cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone.12-14 This does not appear to be a result of sleep deprivation per se, since most studies of sleep deprivation do not report increased hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) activity. Persons with insomnia have an elevated whole-body metabolic rate, which is not seen in study participants who do not have insomnia but whose sleep has been experimentally disrupted.15,16 Perhaps most intriguing are positron emission tomography (PET) scan studies that indicate that persons with insomnia have increased overall cerebral glucose metabolic rates both when asleep and awake. In the study by Nofzinger and colleagues,17 findings indicate that although overall cerebral metabolism was elevated by day, there was a relatively lower metabolic rate in the prefrontal areas, which has been speculated to be associated with complaints of fatigue.
Persons with insomnia appear to be excessively physiologically aroused, although a number of questions remain. Most of these changes have been observed primarily in patients who have objective sleep disturbance seen on the polysomnogram, as opposed to the very interesting group who complain of sleep disturbance but who manifest minimal objective sleep changes. Whether this is a difference of degree (as has been suggested by the whole-body metabolic rate studies) or represents some fundamental difference in kind is not yet known. Similarly, whether these physiological changes have health consequences (and hence might be related to the higher rate of health care use) is uncertain. Perhaps the strongest case for the latter comes from the HPA studies, insofar as elevated cortisol has been reported to be a risk factor for coronary artery atherosclerosis.18 Finally, there remain questions of causality—are elevated circulating cortisol or cerebral glucose metabolism causes or correlates of insomnia?
Insomnia as a risk factor
Insomnia has been shown to be a risk factor for depression and anxiety disorders. In terms of temporal sequence, the most common presen- tation for sleep disturbance and depression is for insomnia to appear first, rather than at the same time or after depressive symptoms.19 As an example of studies showing increased later risk of depression, Breslau and colleagues20 monitored 1200 young adults for 3 years and found that those with insomnia at baseline had about a 4-fold increased likelihood of a new major depression developing (95% CI, 2.2 to 7.0). A recent formal analysis suggests that insomnia is a state marker of depression and anxiety, and a trait marker of anxiety disorders.21
A study of more than 2000 persons found that those who had a sleep complaint "on most nights" were substantially more likely to complain of anxiety, depression, or widespread pain (in 4 or more areas) a year later.22 There are also studies that link insomnia to hypertension even when possible confounding variables such as age and weight are held constant, as well as with increased risk of death from atherosclerotic heart disease.23 Often, sleep disturbance persists in the presence of the various illnesses.
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The Wedding Music Around The World's
Here Comes the bride to be might be performed at each wedding you attend, but that is and not the situation all over the world. Wedding music traditions change from nation to nation, as well as in one religion to a different inside the same country.
Here Comes the bride to be continues to be a popular for that bride's walk lower the aisle, but Pachelbel's Canon in D Major has turned into a close contender. Songs include hymns, popular music, and classic music…essentially regardless of the couple desires, as lengthy because the event venue does not stop it. In The Usa, weddings might be held anywhere, as lengthy like a minister or justice from the peace conducts the ceremony and proper documents is filed using the government.
Much like in the usa, Here Comes the bride to be may be the song preferred by the bride's entrance. British weddings are extremely walked in custom and tradition, a lot of brides might want to use a harpist. In England, law requires weddings to become locked in an authorized place-mostly places of worship. Like Americans, British weddings could have a mixture of music, but British events are often very traditional and formal.
Pachelbel's Canon in D Major is popular here, along with lots of the standard love ballads used at wedding events in the usa. One factor that differs around australia may be the signing ceremony, that also can involve music. In the finish from the ceremony, the pair signs the marriage certificate while everybody watches. British events may incorporate instruments for example bagpipes along with a didgeridoo.
The standard Japanese wedding is known as a shinzen shiki, a ceremony conducted with a Shinto Priest along with a shrine assistant. The wedding couple either can put on an outfit and tuxedo or traditional Japanese wedding garb, with a kimono and hakama. These traditional weddings use flutes and drums. Summer time Candle lights and Dolphin Ring by Anri are generally popular wedding songs. Much like American and British weddings, Japanese weddings include sappy love songs.
As the Mexican marriage ceremony might be serious and traditional, the reception is really a full party, with salsa and mariachi music getting everybody on their own ft. Mariachi music involves a multitude of music, including guitars, drums, as well as violins. Canon in D Major can also be popular for that bride's processional here.
It ought to be no real surprise that bagpipes are famous Irish weddings. A lot of couples are selecting to recognition their country's wealthy tradition, so Celtic music is extremely famous Irish weddings. The Irish Wedding Song is frequently performed at receptions and Danny Boy and Irish Eyes Are Smiling will always be popular at gatherings in Ireland.
White-colored gowns don't have any place in a Hindu wedding. The bride to be typically wears an attractive red sari so they cover her ft and hands in henna tattoos, referred to as henna staining in India. Music plays a leading role within the Hindu marriage ceremony and lots of popular wedding songs (including Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai) happen to be utilized in Bollywood movies. The marriage ceremony and publish-ceremony are extremely involved and could serve you for a couple of days, such as the bride departing her groom to participate her new family and also the wedding ceremony welcoming the bride to be to her new house.
Music offers the backdrop for those wedding events. Wherever the wedding is placed, the sensation of wealthy tradition remains the same. Came From Here Comes the bride to be to Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, brides around the globe are celebrating their love with music.


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Photo of the Week: Guwahati South Lions Club Relieves Hunger for Hundreds in India
February 14, 2011
Photos from our recent "Relieving the Hunger" Global Service Action Campaign continue to come in from around the world. We received this week's photo via our Submit a Photo page.
Last month, the Guwahati South Lions Club in Guwahati, India conducted a "Relieving the Hunger" project that helped more than 500 people. In this photo, community members enjoy a meal provided by Lions club members.
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Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis reportedly are expecting, a source tells People. The engaged couple, who starred together on "That '70s Show," are also planning their wedding. [People]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, collectively known as Kimye, are on the cover of Vogue wearing wedding-approporiate apparel and setting off a furor among fashion bloggers. Sample Tweets: "NOTHING MAKES SENSE ANYMORE" from Amy Odell of Cosmopolitan. "I'd like to nominate Honey Boo Boo for the cover of next year's aging issue" from Bryan Boy. [The Cut]
But a large hashtag under the photo explains it all: #worldsmosttalkedaboutcouple. And in an editor's note, Anna Wintour denies rumors that West begged her to put Kardashian on a cover. "He did nothing of the sort," the Vogue editor writes. [US Weekly]
Ricky Gervais is among the celebrities lending their support to the U.S. Humane Society's campaign to ban the testing of cosmetics on animals, the group announced Monday via news release. Others include Paul McCartney, Pauley Perrette, Jenna Dewan Tatum and Kaley Kuoco. [Humane Society]
Steve Madden is to acquire luxury footwear maker Brian Atwood. Atwood will stay on as chief creative officer and minority owner, WWD reports. [WWD]
Amanda Bynes and her parents were spotted Saturday at a runway showcase put on by the Fashion Institute of Design and Technology in Los Angeles, where she is reportedly enrolled as a student. And she posted some photos from the event on Twitter. [USA Today]


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Patient with nocturnal events; referral diagnosis is "atypical night terrors."
A 32-year-old woman presented to a sleep disorders center with a history of spells arising from sleep. The spells occurred on a nightly basis and were described as screaming with bilateral thrashing and flailing movements of the arms and legs. They frequently caused injury both to herself and her husband, who sleeps with her. Eyes can be open or closed. These events were also associated with loud screaming. There was no confusion or neurological deficit immediately afterward, and she was later able to remember some of the events. The spells usually lasted from 15 seconds to 1 minute, occurring 2-4 times a night, beginning soon after falling asleep. The patient was unable to recall any specific precipitators. She has tried multiple medications including carbamazepine, primidone, valproic acid, zonisamide, and clonazepam. Following placement of a vagal nerve stimulator, she became convinced that none of the treatments helped, and she stopped all medications on her own, with no change in the frequency of her spells.
The patient had a regular bedtime and wakeup time; she denied snoring. She did, however, complain of excessive daytime sleepiness, with an Epworth Sleepiness Scale score of 11, but denied symptoms of cataplexy, hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations, or sleep paralysis. She had a few episodes of somnambulism as an adult, including one episode in which she defecated in the living room. There was no childhood history of sleepwalking, sleep terrors, or other parasomnia.
The patient had a history of seizures as a child. However, those events were semiologically very different from her current spells. They began with burning paresthesias in the left face, a sensation of falling, and brief left face and arm movements with loss of awareness. The seizures eventually ceased with anti-epileptic drug therapy. The currently reported nocturnal spells with 4-extremity movements began some time after a sexual assault and a prolonged abusive relationship (which ended several years before she was married). She also has a history of depression with suicidal ideation but has never sought therapy.
There was no family history of seizures or of parasomnias.
Patient presented in no acute distress, and had a blunted and at times negative affect. Tonsils are not enlarged, nares were patent. BMI was 28.1. Friedman palate position was 2 (allows visualization of the uvula and soft palate but not the tonsils). Respiratory, cardiac, and neurological examinations were all normal.
Nocturnal video-polysomnography (vPSG), with seizure montage:
The patient had a 3-minute sleep onset latency. REM onset latency was moderately prolonged. REM sleep had normal muscular atonia, without excessive twitching or behaviors. Mild snoring was observed, but her respiratory disturbance index was 0.6 events per hour, with a minimum oxygen saturation level of 94%. The patient had 6 spells arising from NREM sleep (usually N2 sleep) that appeared stereotypical and were characterized by violent right leg kicking, right arm extension, generalized thrashing, and prolonged screaming lasting less than a minute, followed by rapid orientation and appropriate interaction with the sleep technologist in which some awareness of the episode was described, along with apologetic comments about "doing it again." The final spell occurred with the termination of sleep. There was no electrical seizure activity, although movement artifact often obscured the EEG during these spells.
Brain MRI and routine EEG: read as normal
Epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU):
A total of 43 events were recorded (average of 8 events per night). Each event lasted for about a minute and a half on average. Exemplar EEG tracings are shown in Figures 1 and 2. Pictures from the events are shown in Figure 3.
EEG recording during one of the typical events
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EEG recording at the beginning of another typical event
At the clinical onset there is the appearance of multiple EEG artifacts, including muscle activity, movement artifacts, and a single electrode "pop" at Fp2 that creates a very large, extremely brief potential at the middle of the figure.
Sequence pictures of the patient during an event.
There was a slow, large amplitude circular movement at the right shoulder and hip. Tonic leg extension on the left is obscured by the blanket.
QUESTION 1: What do you see on the EEG on Figure 1?
QUESTION 2: Was the patient awake or asleep at the beginning of the event in Figure 2?
QUESTION 3: What is the diagnosis?
ANSWER 1: No EEG changes are seen during event except for muscle artifact and movement artifact (note that the artifact signal is also seen on EKG signal). A similar event previously recorded at an outside institution was interpreted as being nonepileptic, probably psychogenic.
ANSWER 2: Patient was in stage N2 sleep when the event started, as evidenced by the presence of sleep spindles. If you look carefully at Figure 4, you should see transitional sharp wave preceding the event.1 This is followed by a subtle faster rhythm seen in the midline frontocentral channels, most prominently on the right. This activity was only apparent on a small portion of her events, due to muscle artifact.
ANSWER 3: Nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy (NFLE)
Black arrows demonstrate high amplitude sharp waves with a phase reversals at C4/P4 followed by subtle rhythmic activity (white arrow) in the right frontocentral region that evolves in frequency and amplitude, before becoming obscured by muscle artifact on subsequent pages
Sharp waves are defined as sharply contoured electrical activity of < 200 ms duration and asymmetric rates of rise and fall. In comparison, the large amplitude activity immediately preceding the second sharp wave is slow, rounded, and has relatively symmetric positive (up) and negative (down) phases, and therefore represents normal interictal sleep activity.
We present a challenging case of a 32-year-old woman with nocturnal spells who presents with some of the classic features for frontal seizures, but with enough confounding factors to allow a very broad differential diagnosis. There are several clues from the history that suggest the epileptic nature of the events: the brief duration, the stereotypical presentation, and the history of childhood seizures. Moreover, frontal lobe seizures are known to occur predominantly during sleep.2 These seizures may be associated with bizarre hypermotor activity without a clear loss of consciousness and may be unwitnessed by a groggy bed partner.
The differential diagnosis of paroxysmal events during sleep also includes:
NREM arousal disorders (confusional arousals, sleep walking, sleep terrors)
Parasomnias associated with REM sleep (REM sleep behavior disorder [RBD])
Sleep related movement disorders
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
Sleep related dissociative disorders
NREM arousal disorders are common in childhood, can persist into adulthood, and at times can even begin in adulthood.3 The duration and complexity of those events can vary from brief and simple confusional arousals to more prolonged and complex somnambulism. Sleep terrors are usually distinguished by their strong associated autonomic features, including tachycardia and diaphoresis, and lack of recall the next day. Loud and prolonged screaming can occur, along with violent thrashing and bolting from bed in a terrified state. However, it is very rare, if not unprecedented, for sleep terrors to emerge multiple times nightly during virtually every night for a period of months or years.
Differentiating between nocturnal seizures and NREM parasomnias can be challenging, especially in regards to nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy (NLFE) because of the typically unusual, bizarre presentation of NLFE seizures, along with its common association with a normal EEG. Features supporting an epileptic etiology of paroxysmal events are: (1) stereotyped nature of the spells; (2) high frequency and tendency to cluster4; (3) timing of the events (NREM parasomnias usually emerge from slow wave sleep, which typically occurs within 2 h of sleep onset,5 whereas frontal lobe seizures may occur during any sleep stage, but are common shortly after falling asleep); (4) semiology of events (although frontal lobe seizures may have variable manifestations, the occurrence of prominent unilateral tonic stiffening favors an epileptic origin rather than a parasomnia); (5) duration of events (parasomnias are usually relatively prolonged events, whereas epileptic seizures, especially frontal lobe seizures, tend to be very brief, lasting < 2 min on average)4; and (6) presenting age (NREM parasomnias are often limited to childhood, but can occur in adulthood, whereas NFLE often persists into adulthood). In retrospect, the childhood seizures may well have been from the same focus, although it is unclear why the semiology changed with age. Finally, the reported episodes of "somnambulism" during adulthood in this patient, including one episode with defecation, suggests "episodic nocturnal wandering" of epileptic origin more than bona fide somnambulism as a parasomnia.6
RBD can be ruled out because there was preservation of the normal REM sleep atonia on polysomnography6; also RBD typically affects middle-aged or older males, although females of any age can develop medication-induced RBD. Drug-induced RBD is typically caused by SSRI and most other antidepressants (apart from bupropion or trazadone), which does not apply to this patient who never received an antidepressant. In addition, RBD would likely occur toward the end of the sleep cycle, which has not been seen in our patient.
There are several sleep related movement disorders according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-2),7 including restless legs syndrome, sleep related leg cramps, periodic limb movement disorder, sleep related bruxism, and sleep related rhythmic movement disorders. However, the specific historical features for these conditions were absent, along with the lack of complexity and clustering pattern that was evident in our patient.
Although many seizures are easily distinguished from nonepileptic events on the basis of the history, this can be difficult in the case of NFLE. In our patient, the lack of a clear EEG correlate, the dramatic/complex movements, and her psychiatric/social history contributed to an earlier diagnosis of psychogenic events. However, it is important to note that EEG can frequently be normal in NFLE for multiple reasons, including deep generators, few electrodes, and poor field coverage with the international 10-20 system. In addition, the EEG can be frequently obscured by muscle artifact. Moreover, even when epileptiform activity is recorded, it may difficult to correctly lateralize the onset, especially from a parasagital focus in which the near-midline ictal focus can create an electrical dipole directed toward the contralateral electrodes. There are several semiological features that can be seen in both NFLE and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: eye closure, hypermotor activity, and partial recall during the events.
On the other hand, while the fact that the events arose out of sleep also support the diagnosis of seizures, it is quite common for patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures to describe the events as coming out of sleep; however, these usually arise from "pseudo-sleep," whereby the patient awakens shortly before the event. Sleep related dissociative disorders typically affect females subjected to physical and/or sexual abuse, which applies to this patient. However, episodes occur during EEG wakefulness after sustained arousals from sleep, and the behaviors are not stereotypical.3
With more prolonged monitoring of this patient at our institution, we were able to confirm the stereotypical nature of the events on video, record several seizures in which the episodes progressed to left eye deviation and rhythmic left face twitching, and then a single episode with onset of fast activity in the right posterior quadrant that then evolved prior to clinical onset.
In diagnostically difficult cases, more prolonged monitoring can be very helpful for two reasons. First, by recording multiple events, the reviewing physician may begin to appreciate subtle but consistent findings in either the seizure semiology or EEG changes. Second, recording multiple events increases the odds of either capturing an event without motion artifact or an event in which electrographic activity builds to the point of being recordable on the scalp.
Diagnostic alternative approaches: when the anatomic imaging is normal, the addition of functional imaging can be very helpful. Ictal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) can be useful to detect subtle areas of increased blood flow, especially when using subtraction ictal SPECT co-registered to MRI (SISCOM) analysis.8 Newer technologies, including magnetoencephalography, function resting state, and diffusion tensor imaging, are being explored as alternative approaches to define a seizure focus when clinical suspicion of epilepsy is high.9
While her MRI was initially read as normal, there was indeed a slight asymmetry in the cortical gyri in the right paramedian posterior area. While this was not definitely abnormal, ictal SPECT with SISCOM analysis showed very clear increased perfusion during a seizure (Figure 5A). She subsequently underwent intracranial recording, which confirmed ictal onset in this region. Following resection of this small area (Figure 5B) she became seizure free and had a much better mood and energy level during the day. Her family commented on the disappearance of her longstanding blunted affect. She initially had some left foot weakness that resolved to the point that she was able to take up running. She has returned to work and recently celebrated the birth of her first child.
SISCOM analysis of her preoperative ictal SPECT
Postoperative MRI FLAIR sequence images, white arrows refer to the area of resection
This was not an industry supported study. The author has indicated no financial conflicts of interest.
Boursoulian LJ; Schenck CH; Mahowald MW; Lagrange AH. Differentiating parasomnias from nocturnal seizures. J Clin Sleep Med 2012;8(1):108-112.
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Delight in God's Word
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A soul friend can lighten the load and brighten your life.
Feed on the Word
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Colum feasted on God's Word, and particularly His Law.
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WASHINGTON — Asian schoolchildren dominate in reading, math and science, coming in ahead of their peers in Europe and the U.S., according to an international study released Tuesday.
The tiny city-state of Singapore takes first place in science among 13 and 14 year-olds and math at age 9 or 10, with South Korea scoring nearly as high. Singapore takes second place to South Korea among the older students for math, with Taiwan in third.
The results also lean toward Asian nations when it comes to advanced levels of learning. In Singapore, 4 in 10 teenagers who were tested achieved the "advanced benchmark" in science, which requires an understanding of complex and abstract concepts in physics, chemistry, biology and other sciences. About 2 in 10 make the grade in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. In the U.S., it's about 1 in 10.
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and its sister test, the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, are used to measure knowledge, skills and mastery of curricula by elementary and middle school students around the world. Students in rich, industrialized nations and poor, developing countries alike are tested. In 2011, 56 educational systems took part in math and science exams. Fifty-three systems participated in the reading exam.
The study is conducted every four years in nations around the world.
"These kinds of tests are very good at telling us who's ahead in the race. They don't have a lot to say about causes or why countries are where they are," said Brookings Institution senior fellow Tom Loveless, who in previous years represented the U.S. in the international group that administers the test.
In the U.S., children performed better than the global average. Elementary school children have improved their scores in reading and math over the past four years, according to the study. But progress seems to fall off in later grades, where math and science scores are stagnant.
"These 2011 international assessments provide both encouraging news about our students' progress and some sobering cautionary notes," said U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who warned the gains among younger children aren't being sustained in later grades. "That is unacceptable if our schools are to live up to the American promise of giving all children a world-class education."
In the meantime, other countries are making significant strides. Russian middle school students were about tied in math with their American peers in 2007, the last time the study was conducted. Four years later, Russia's scores have surged and now surpass the U.S. by a significant margin.
Globally, the gender gap appears to be closing. About half of the countries showed no statistically meaningful gap between boys and girls in math and science.
The tests are carried out by the International Association for Evaluation of Educational Achievement, a coalition of research institutions.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study: http://nces.ed.gov/timss/
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study: http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pirls/
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Greater Portland
Auditions/Calls for art
Bizarre Masquerade Bazaar, call for masks, drop off Oct. 1-3, The Art Department, 611 Congress St., Portland, [email protected]
Books & Authors
Wednesday 10/3
"Zeitoun," book discussion, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, 883-4723 ext. 6279.
Tuesday 10/9
"Maine Summers Cookbook," Linda Greenlaw, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hannaford, 295 Forest Ave., Portland, 885-3132.
Saturday 10/13
Daydrinker, Ian Stuart, album release party, 9:30 p.m., Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland, [email protected]
Portland Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland, 774-5554, full schedule at mainecomedy.com.
Portland Maine Film Festival, Oct. 4-7, for films featured and further details: portlandmainefilmfest.com
Wednesday 10/3
Banned Book Film Series: Brokeback Mountain, 5:30 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700 ext. 711.
Thursday 10/4
Portland Maine Film Festival opening reception, 6-7:30 p.m., Think Tank, 533 Congress St., Portland, portlandmainefilmfest.com
Wednesday 10/10
Banned Book Film Series: The Color Purple, 5:30 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700 ext. 711.
The Living End, 7:30 p.m., SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, 828-5600, admission $7, members and students $5.
Friday 10/12
Palestinian Film Festival: Rana's Wedding, 7:30 p.m., Talbot Hall, University of Southern Maine, Portland, 239-8060, admission $7, $5 students, seniors, and MVPR members.
Saturday 10/13
Palestinian Film Festival: 5 Broken Cameras, 7:30 p.m., SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, 239-8060, admission $7, $5 students, seniors, and MVPR members.
Thursday 10/4
Nancy Morgan Barnes, opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Greenhut Galleries Side Gallery, 146 Middle St., Portland, 772-2693.
Friday 10/5
Chee is Twee, Michael Connor, 5-8 p.m., The Green Hand Bookshop, 661 Congress St., Portland, 253-6808.
Fire Before Ice, reception, 5-8 p.m., Constellation Gallery, 511 Congress St., Portland, 409-6617.
Masked Hornets and other Oddities Show, 5-8 p.m., Avesta Oak Street Lofts, 72 Oak St., Portland, 766-6204.
Rock, Canvas, Blow Torch!, 5-8 p.m., The Gallery at Harmon's & Barton's, 584 Congress St., Portland, 774-5946.
Saturday 10/12
Vanguard, Maine Women Pioneers exhibit, opening, 5-7 p.m., University of New England Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, 221-4499.
A Fine Thing Gallery: Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts, 29 Forest Ave., Portland, 699-2919, edpollackfinearts.com.
Addison Woolley Gallery, 132 Washington Ave., corner of Fox Street, Portland, 450-8499, addisonwoolley.com.
Addo Novo, 490 Congress St., Portland, addonovo.com/arts.
Area Gallery, Woodbury Campus Center, USM Portland, 780-5008, usm.maine.edu/gallery.
Artascope Studios, 352 Cottage Road, South Portland, 799-5154, artascope.com.
Art Gallery at UNE, Westbrook College campus, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, 221-4499 or une.edu/artgallery.
Art House Picture Frames, 61 Pleasant St., Portland, 221-3443, arthousepictureframes.com.
Arthur Fink's Studio/Gallery, 145 Newbury St., Portland, 615-5722.
Artist and Craftsman Supply, 540 Deering Ave., Portland, 772-7272
Art Loft Gallery, 8 School St., Freeport, 865-1705.
Art Studios at Cottage Road, 352 Cottage Road, South Portland, 799-5154.
Aucocisco Gallery, 89 Exchange St., Portland, 775-2222 or aucocisco.com.
The Blue Spoon, 89 Congress St., Portland, yesartworks.org.
Biddeford Savings Bank, 360 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, 883-3004.
Bomb Diggety Bakery, 649 Congress St., Portland.
Borealis Bistro, 182 Ocean Ave., Portland, 541-9600.
Bridge Gallery, 568 Congress St., Portland, bridgegalleryportland.com, 712-9499.
Cape Cottage Gallery, 179 Cottage Road, South Portland, 767-5700 or capecottagegallery.com.
Carolyn Walton Gallery, 39 Pleasant Hill Road, Freeport, 865-1585 or carolynwalton.com.
Casco Bay Frames and Gallery, 295 Forest Ave., Hannaford Plaza, Portland, 774-1260 or www.cascobayframes.com.
Christoph Gallery, Portland Pottery and Metalsmithing, 118 Washington Ave., Portland, 772-4334 or portlandpottery.com.
Clayton's Cafe, 447 U.S. Route 1, Yarmouth, FMI, 846-1117.
Constellation Gallery, 511 Congress St., Portland, 252-9520.
Cooper Jackson Gallery, 70 India St., Portland.
Cygnet Gallery, 568 Congress St., Portland, 251-9925.
Daniel Kany Gallery, 24 Romasco Lane, Portland, 774-2100.
Daunis Fine Jewelry, 616 Congress St., Portland, 773-6011.
Dobra Tea, 151 Middle St., Portland, FMI 210-6566.
Domaine Gallery, 223 Commercial St., Portland, 772-2270 or domainegallery.com.
Earth and Soul, indigenous artists from around the world and local artists, 34 Washington Ave., Portland, 775-1089.
Eli Phant, Munjoy Hill, Portland, eli-phant.com, Sally Struever, 253-9943.
Elizabeth Moss Gallery, 251 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth, 781-2620, elizabethmossgalleries.com.
Ember Grove Gallery, 247 B Congress St., Portland, 761-0408 or embergrove.com.
emilie inc., photography, 227 Congress St., Portland, 272-2285.
Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, 781-2351.
Fiddlehead Center for the Arts, 383 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, fcascarborough.org, 883-5720.
Filament Gallery, 181 Congress St., Portland, 774-0932 or filamentgallery.com.
Fore River Gallery, 613 Congress St., Portland, 252-6728.
Fore Street Gallery, 372 Fore St., Portland, 874-8084, forestreetgallery.com.
Forgotten Transport, photography by Jonathan M. Dunitz, 645 Congress St., Portland, 415-8462, jmdunitzstudios.com.
Four Walls Gallery for Fine Art, 564 Congress St., Portland, 221-3426 or fourwallsgallery.com.
Free Street Gallery at MECA, 87 Free St., Portland, Dee Adams, 653-7271.
Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307.
Freeport Square Gallery, 140 Main St., Freeport, 865-1616.
Front Room Gallery, 378 Cottage Road, South Portland, 767-9070.
Frost Gully Gallery, 1159 U.S. Route 1, Freeport, 865-4505 or frostgullygallery.com.
Gallery 132, 132 Spring St., Portland, 842-9200, ext. 226.
Gem Gallery, 62 Island Ave., Peaks Island, 766-5600.
Gleason Fine Art Portland, 545 Congress St., Portland, 699-5599, [email protected]
Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St., Portland, 772-2693.
The Green Hand Bookshop, 661 Congress St., Portland, 253-6808.
Harmon's & Barton's Gallery, 584 Congress St., Portland, 774-5948.
Heron Point Gallery, 63 Market St., Portland, Bonnie Faulkner, 846-0817, heronpointstudio.com.
Holly Ready Studio, oil and gouache paintings by Holly Ready, 146 High St., Portland, 632-1027 or hollyready.com
ICA at MECA, 522 Congress St., Portland, meca.edu, 775-3052.
Jameson Modern Art, 305 Commercial St., Portland, 772-5522 or jamesongallery.com.
June Fitzpatrick Gallery at MECA, 522 Congress St., Portland, 699-5083.
June Fitzpatrick Gallery, 112 High St., Portland, 772-1961, JuneFitzpatrickGallery.com.
June LaCombe Sculpture, by appointment, Hawk Ridge Farm, 90 Minot Road, Pownal, 688-4468, junelacombesculpture.com.
The Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts, 7th floor, Glickman Family Library, USM Portland, Rebecca Goodale, 228-8014.
Lalo Boutique, 142 High St., Portland.
The Language Exchange, 80 Exchange St., Portland, 772-0405.
Larson Fine Art Gallery, new work by David Henning Larson, 331 Cottage Road, South Portland, 767-8221, larsonfineart.com.
Lewis Gallery at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com.
The Local Buzz, 327 Ocean House Road, Pond Cove Shopping Plaza, Cape Elizabeth, ariatuki.com.
Long Island Dodwell Gallery, Long Island, Maggie Carle, [email protected], 766-2940.
Maine Arts Workshop, 39 School St., Freeport, 831-2759 or maineartsworkshop.com.
Maine Charitable Mechanics Library, 519 Congress St., Portland, Jill Cournoyer, 878-8896.
Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., Portland, meca.edu.
Maine Medical Center, paintings for sale by Freeport artist Janice L. Moore, portion of proceeds to benefit The Arts at Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, mmc.org/thearts, [email protected]
The Maine Potters Market, 376 Fore St., Portland, Anne Samson, 774-1633.
Maine Roaster's Coffee, 82 Portland Road (Route 1), Yarmouth.
Market House, 28 Monument Square, Portland, 228-2056.
Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland, 615-3609, mayostreetarts.org.
Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., Portland, 772-0689, megperrycenter.com.
Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-4763.
Moxie Studio and Gallery, landscape, still life paintings, by appointment, Cousins Island, Yarmouth, 846-0978.
North Yarmouth Academy, Curtis Gallery, 148 Main St., Yarmouth, 847-5423, NYA.org.
Open Concepts Gallery & Studios, Cove Street Art Center, 50 Cove St., Portland, 772-3822.
Paula Banks Consulting and Two Lights Home Care, Pond Cove Shopping Center, Cape Elizabeth, lola-studios.com.
Ponomo, jewelry, handbags and accessories by Hannah Tarkinson, 142 High St., Suite 307, Portland, ponomostyle.com.
Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance, 548 Congress St., Portland, portlandarts.org.
Portland Photo Works, 142 High St., second floor, Portland, Elliott Teel, 228-5829, [email protected]
Portland Public Library, Lewis Gallery, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700.
Rabelais, 86 Middle St., Portland, 774-1044, RabelaisBooks.com.
Radiant Light Gallery, Thom Adams fine art and documentary photography, 615 Congress St., Suite 409, Portland, 252-7258.
Richard Boyd Pottery Art Gallery, 5 Epps St., Peaks Island, 712-1097, richardboydpottery.com.
Rise Photography, 864 Broadway, South Portland, 799-4204, risephotography.com.
Rose Contemporary, 492 Congress St., Portland, 780-0700, rosecontemporary.com.
The Royal Bean Cafe, 18 Yarmouth Crossing Drive, Yarmouth, 829-5082.
Running with Scissors Gallery, 54 Cove St., Portland, 699-4242.
Salt Institute, 561 Congress St., Portland, salt.edu.
Sandpiper Jewelry Gallery, 851 Sawyer St., South Portland, Michael Hofheimer, 767-8090.
South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland, 767-7660.
Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, 828-5600, space538.org.
St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland, 775-5568, stlawrencearts.org.
Stones & Stuff, 556 Congress St., Portland, rickgreenart.com.
Susan Maasch Fine Art, 567 Congress St., Portland, 699-2955 or susanmaaschfineart.com.
Sylvia Kania Gallery, 148 High St., Portland, 615-6019.
Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, 799-1720.
Toby Rosenberg Pottery Gallery, 293 Read St., Portland, 878-4590, tobyrosenberg.com.
Thos. Moser Freeport Showroom, 149 Main St., Freeport, 865-4519.
TIME Gallery at CTN Studios, photography by Dawn Herrick, 516 Congress St., Portland, HourExchangePortland.org, Orion Breen, 874-9868.
USM Glickman Family Library, 7th floor, Glickman Library, USM Portland campus.
USM Osher Map Library, USM Portland, usm.maine.edu/maps.
USM Wishcamper Center, USM Portland, 780-4270, 34 Bedford St., Portland.
Utopia Gallery, 468 Fore St., Portland, www.utopiadesigns.com.
VoxPhotographs, for viewing invitation and location, 232-1214 or [email protected]
Whitney Art Works, 492 Congress St., Portland, whitneyartworks.com, 780-0700, whitneyartworks.com.
Yarmouth Frame Shop and Gallery, 336 Main St. Yarmouth, 846-7777; second location, 720 Route 1, Yarmouth, yarmouthframeshopandgallery.com.
3Fish Gallery, 377 Cumberland Ave., Portland, 773-4773.
317 Main Street, 317 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-6264.
Saturday 10/13
Fire Museum Open House, 10 a.m., Portland Fire Museum, 157 Spring St., Portland, 772-2040, adults $5, children $3.
Sunday 10/14
Studio Views, Winslow Homer symposium, 2-4 p.m., Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148 ext. 3224, $20, members $15.
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, ongoing cultural, educational, fun and active workshops for kids and parents, 142 Free St., Portland, 828-1234 or kitetails.com.
Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, by appointment, 45 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island, 766-3330, fifthmainemuseum.org.
International Cryptozoology Museum, 661 Congress St., Portland, cryptozoologymuseum.com.
Maine Historical Society Museum, Images of the Longfellow Garden, current exhibits, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12-5 p.m. Sun.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. children's hour Monday and Wednesday; $8 adult, $3 child, 489 Congress St., Portland, 774-1822 or mainehistory.org.
Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland, 780-0118, maineirish.com.
Maine Jewish Museum, formerly called Tree of Life at Etz Chaim, open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. or by appointment, 267 Congress St., Portland, Gary Berenson, 329-9854, treeoflifemuseum.org.
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum, daily trains from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the hour, from the museum, 58 Fore St., Portland, 828-0814, tickets, $10 adult, $9 senior, $6 child ages 3-12, price includes admission to museum.
Museum of African Culture, 13 Brown St., Portland, 871-7188 or museumafricanculture.org.
Neal Dow Memorial, 714 Congress St., Portland, tours 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 773-7773, mewctu.org.
Portland Fire Museum, open first Fridays 6-9 p.m., $5 adults, $2 children age 7-plus, 157 Spring St., Portland, portlandfiremuseum.com.
Portland Harbor Museum, Southern Maine Community College, Fort Road, South Portland, 799-6337, portlandharbormuseum.org.
Portland Museum of Art, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; and 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday; free on Fridays 5-9 p.m., first Fridays, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, portlandmuseum.org
Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St., Portland, 774-5561.
The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum and the Shaker Store, by appointment, Route 26, New Gloucester, 926-4597, shaker.lib.me.us.
Skyline Farm Carriage and Sleigh Museum, by appointment, free/donations accepted, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, skylinefarm.org, 829-9203 .
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, SMCC campus, off Fort Road, South Portland, springpointlight.org, 799-6337.
Victoria Mansion, self-guided tours, 109 Danforth St., Portland, 772-4841, victoriamansion.org.
Yarmouth Historical Society Museum, Life Along the Royal River, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Merrill Memorial Library, Main Street, Yarmouth, 846-6259.
Wednesday 10/3
Octane, 7-10 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Thursday 10/4
The Travis James Humphrey Blue Review, 8-11 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Friday 10/5
Gary Richardson and Tommy O'Connell & The Juke Joint Devils, 5 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Saturday 10/6
Rick Miller and His Band, 9 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Monday 10/8
Regina Spektor, 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, 800-745-3000, advance $36.50, door $40.
Wednesday 10/10
Blind Albert, 7-10 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Honey Dewdrops, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland, 804-543-7078.
Thursday 10/11
Hot Club Du Monde, 8-11 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Francine Reed, 8 p.m., Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland, 879-8988, $15.
Friday 10/12
Lorraine Bohland and The Travis James Humphrey Blue Review, 5 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Saturday 10/13
David Mello and Blue Steel Express, 5 p.m., Gingko Blue, 455 Fore St., Portland, [email protected]
Sunday 10/14
Abigail Levis and Jonathan Ware, 3 p.m., The Portland Rossini Club, The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland, 797-8318, suggested donation $10.
Gretchen Peters, 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland, 775-1248, $20-23.
Community Chorus, rehearsals 10 a.m. – noon, first and third Saturday, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland, 775-5568 ext. 102 or [email protected]
David Bullard Songwriter Night, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Andy's Pub, Commercial St.; Solo Night 6 p.m. Thursdays, Slainte Wine Bar, 24 Preble St., Portland.
House Bluegrass, 9 p.m. Mondays, no cover, Empire Dine & Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland.
Kirtan!, call and response group chanting meditation, 7-8:30 p.m., first and third Fridays, $5 donation, Portland Yoga Studio, 616 Congress St., Portland, 799-0054, portlandyoga.com.
Lazy Lightning, Grateful Dead covers and original music, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, The Big Easy, 55 Market St., bigeasyportland.com or 776-2822.
Theater & Dance
"Anything Goes," Sept. 21- Oct. 6, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland, 799-6509, $21.99.
"Faith Healer," Oct. 4-21, Wed-Fri 7:30, Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m., American Irish Repertory Ensemble, The Studio Theater at Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave., Portland, 799-5327, admission $20, $18 seniors and students.
Saturday 10/6
"Can-can Parisien," 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Maine State Ballet, 348 Route 1, Falmouth, 781-3587, $15-20.
GPCDS Contra, 7:15 p.m. dance review, 8 p.m. main dance, Falmouth Congregational Church Hall, 267 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, 358-9354, adults $10, under 21 $7, children 5-21 $5, children under 5 free.
Wednesday 10/10
Open Mic and Spoken Word, 7-9 p.m., Maine Organization of Storytelling Enthusiasts, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, [email protected]
Friday 10/12
"Can-can Parisien," 7 p.m., Maine State Ballet, 348 Route 1, Falmouth, 781-3587, $15-20.
Saturday 10/13
"Can-can Parisien," 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Maine State Ballet, 348 Route 1, Falmouth, 781-3587, $15-20.
Argentine Tango Practice, Wednesday 7-9 p.m., beginner lesson 7 p.m., $10; Ballroom Dance Party, Saturday 8 p.m.- midnight, beginner lesson 7 p.m., $7; Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St., Portland.
Club 188, line dancing instruction, Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. beginners; 8-9 p.m. intermediate; 9-9:30 p.m. advanced; 188 Warren Ave., Portland.
Greater Portland Community Contradance, first Saturday, 7:15 p.m. lesson, 8 p.m. main dance, $9 adult, $5 child, Falmouth Congregational Church Hall, 267 Falmouth Road, new dancers welcome, no partner needed, 756-2201.
Maplewood Dance Center, night classes followed by dance socials on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 383 Warren Ave., Portland, 878-0584, maplewooddancecenter.com.
Irish Set Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Yarmouth Community Services building, 200 Main St., Yarmouth, [email protected]
Second Saturday Contradance, 6 p.m. family dance; 7:30 p.m. potluck; 8 p.m. beginner lesson; 8:30-12 p.m. dance, $10 adult/ $7 student or senior, bring clean shoes, Wescustogo Hall, Route 115, North Yarmouth, 233-4325, [email protected] or 318-8746, [email protected]
Square Dancing Classes, by Mix 'n Mingle Square Dancing Club, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through April, ages 9 and up, $3, no experience necessary, Eight Corners School, 22 Mussey Road, Scarborough, [email protected]
Mid Coast
Hitchcock After Dark, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 5, 12, and 26, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 725-5242 ext. 229.
Saturday 10/6
Bill O'Reilly vs. Jon Stewart Non-Presidential Debate, 8 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, 443-5141 ext. 25.
Tuesday 10/9
"Sabrina," 6:30 p.m., 33 Summer St., Bath, 443-5141 ext. 25.
The Dreamland Theater film series on second and fourth Thursdays, Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath, 6 p.m., free/$5 suggested donation, presented by Sagadahoc Preservation Inc., film listings at sagadahocpreservation.org.
The Dragon Sleeps, Jean Kigel, through Sept., Summer Island Studio, 149 Maine St., Brunswick, 373-1810.
Wearable Art, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, Markings Gallery, 50 Front St., Bath, 443-1499.
11 Pleasant St. Arts Center, 11 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 319-6057 or 11pleasant.com.
Allen & Selig Realty, landscapes and seascapes by Claudette Gamache, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 15 Vine St., Bath, 443-2200 or AllenSelig.com.
The Barn Door Cafe and Bakery, 4 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 102, Brunswick; 721-3099, thebarndoorcafe.com.
Bayview Gallery, 58 Maine St., Brunswick, 729-5500, Patricia Boissevain, 729-5500, bayviewwgallery.com.
Cabot Mill Gallery, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, 837-9108.
Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St., Bath, 442-8455 or chocolatechurcharts.org.
Coleman Burke Gallery, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, [email protected]
Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 725-5242, curtislibrary.com.
The Eleven Pleasant Street Gallery, 11 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 607-4016 or [email protected]
Frontier Cafe, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, explorefrontier.com, 725-8820.
Gallery at Park Row, 185 Park Row, Brunswick, 907-4016.
Gallery at Widgeon Cove, Route 123, Harpswell, 833-6081 or widgeoncove.com.
Gallery at Schoolhouse Crossing, 48 West Schoolhouse Crossing Road, Topsham, 603-674-6098 or [email protected]
Gallery Framing, 12 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 729-9108.
The Gelato Fiasco, 74 Maine St., Brunswick, 607-4002, gelatofiasco.com.
Harbor Works Gallery, Holbrook-Trufant House, 977C Cundy's Harbor Road, Harpswell, harborworksgallery.org, Guy Saldanha, [email protected], 841-9812.
ICON Contemporary Art, 19 Mason St., Brunswick, 725-8157.
Just Framing, 149 Front St., Bath.
LaMarche Gallery, David Saul Smith Union, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, 725-3902.
Little Dog Coffee, 87 Maine St., Brunswick, 725-8820.
Mae's Cafe, 160 Centre St., Bath, 442-8577 or maescafeandbakery.com/events.
Maine Fiberarts Gallery, 13 Main St., Topsham, 721-0678, mainefiberarts.org.
Markings Gallery, 50 Front St., Bath, 443-1499.
Merrymeeting Arts Center, 9 Main St., Bowdoinham, 841-5914, merrymeetingartscenter.org.
Points of View Art Gallery, Brunswick Business Center, 18 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 373-9300.
Sarah Greenier Gallery, Maine, marine and coastal paintings, 428 Middle St., Bath, 443-3936.
Sebascodegan Artists Cooperative Gallery, 4 Old Orr's Island Road, Harpswell, 833-5717, sebascodeganartists.com.
Summer Island Studio, 149 Maine St., Brunswick, 373-1810.
Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way, 729-8033, thorntonoaks.com.
Topsham Public Library Crooker Gallery, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 725-1727 or topshamlibrary.org.
VSA Arts of Maine, 11 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 607-4016, vsartsmaine.org.
Whatnot Gallery at Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln St., Brunswick, spindleworks.org, 725-8820.
Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 9400 College Station, Brunswick, 725-3275.
Maine Maritime Museum, open daily 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., 243 Washington St., Bath, 443-1316 or mainemaritimemuseum.org.
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Hubbard Hall, Bowdoin College, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Sundays; closed Mondays, 725-3416, bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum.
Pejepscot Historical Society Museum, CSI Brunswick: The Forensic Work of Dr. Frank Whittier, and Pejepscot's Early Scots-Irish History, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., free, 159 Park Row, Brunswick, 729-6606.
"The Bully Plays," Oct. 12, 13, and 14, 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., The Theater Project, 14 School St., Brunswick, 729-8584, suggested $6.
Tuesday 10/2
"Etty," one woman play, 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, 443-5141 ext. 25.
Sage Swingers, Square and Round Dance Club, 6:30 p.m. Monday round dance workshops, Coffin School Cafeteria, Barrows Street, Brunswick; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday square dance workshops, Jordan Acres School Cafeteria, Brunswick, 389-2568 or sage.squaredanceme.us.
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