2008 Woodie Awards
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When Picasso meets EinsteinThe Penobscot Theatre opens its 2005-2006 season with Steve Martin's comedy about the fictional encounter of two geniuses before they gain global recognition.
At the close of Penobscot Theatre's last season there was a certain amount of ambiguity and anxiousness as the company said goodbye to it's long time Producing Artistic Director, Mark Torres. Well-loved and respected, Torres departure from the company to pursue other endeavors left some question as to the theater's creative future.…
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In black and white
Upon stepping through the doors of the Ansel Adams: Celebration of Genius exhibit at the University of Maine Museum of Art, it is possible for viewers to leisurely graze through the gallery and take in the 150 black and white photographs as one large whole - a comprehensive portfolio of the world-renowned photographer's career.…
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Fashion beatLeaving the pack
There are certain styles that are questionable from the first time they hit the runway or show up in the Allure in your mailbox. Think pleather. No one could have thought that one would last. Or straight-leg pants: OK, so Kate Moss and Sienna Miller are wearing them - for the rest of us who would look ridiculously disproportionate, I think we got over those when our parents finally agreed to buy us flares or bootlegs back in 98.…
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Time to get back in sessionEvent at Soma 36 promises to be 'huge,' with go-go dancers, 10 DJs, laser show
After a week of tests, homework and sitting through professors' lectures, who isn't ready to let loose on the weekend? If you're in the mood to dance the night away and party it up, then this Friday, Oct. 30, Soma 36 is the place to be.
Soma 36 is putting on the "Back in Session" event, complete with three floors of music played by 10 of New England's best DJs, live MCs straight from the streets of New York, 5 bars with drink specials all night long and a naughty school-girl dance contest with up to $600 in prizes.…
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Camden festival unites students, filmmakers
Two and a half years after the idea crossed the mind of two Emerson college film students, the Camden International Film Festival has finally materialized. The event is an opportunity for the community to come together and experience a variety of documentary films from places as far away as Mexico, Australia, Sweden, France, Brazil and as local as Canada and the United States.…
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King's Dollar Babies sweep UMaine Saturday
Experience the fervor of the minor league. Taste the strength that is hungry direction, and couple that, with the heat from low-budget. Mingle with creators. Soak still with unborn stars. This Friday, cringe from beneath the buzz of an amateur film. The second annual Dollar Baby Film Festival is here.…
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Rambling foolWearing big boy undies
First off, I'd like to welcome you all here today and thank you for coming. While many people never choose to make the trip, becoming a full-fledged adult is an important step and we're glad you decided to give it a try. Before we begin the tour, I just want to make sure everyone has his tour buddy with him.…
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'Corpse Bride' could use some life
It's hard to put my finger on where "Corpse Bride" goes wrong, and perhaps that's part of the problem. Pick any part of the formula, and it's hard to be disappointed. Welcome to Tim Burton's new theory of film. Once a new hope in the movie world, creating dark, odd films that broke with convention and rejected cookie-cutter screenplays, Burton has lately decided that dark or odd works just fine.…
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Go.
MUSIC
Lidral Duo and Afternoon Jazz Ensemble
4:15 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 30
Main Dining Room, Memorial Union
Resiliency Rock Off
4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Alfond Youth Center, Waterville
$8
Lori McKenna
8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Space Gallery, Portland
$10
MC Chris from Adult Swim, Snmnmnm and The Ergs
8 p.…
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