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Portland Ballet begins the holiday season on December 7th with the Victorian Nutcracker. Listen in as the dancers prepare for the classic performance.

The Victorian Nutcracker Performances

Short and Sweets in Lewiston: December 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. Lewiston Franco-American Heritage Center. Call 207-689-2000 for tickets.

North Conway, NH: December 13 & 14, 2008 at 2 p.m. Kennett High School. Call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertix.com for tickets.

Portland: December 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Merrill Auditorium. Portix: 842-0800

 

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LeRoux’s Gadget Guru, Leslie Khorsandi has gifts for every cook, baker, and household. Hear her expert overview and take a peek at these 25 fantastic and affordable gifts.

 

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Portland Ballet is gearing up for a special Halloween performance that is geared toward children of all ages. Come with us backstage during a rehearsal and hear about the production, the costumes, and meet the cast.

 

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Larry Matthews Jr. operates a fun and stylish establishment that is a long-standing favorite of Portland’s dinner crowd. His penchant for quality ingredients and his ability to understand his customers result in an upscale neighborhood restaurant that is bursting with personality, flavor, and charm. Take a listen and hear what makes the Back Bay Grill so appealing to all types of people.

 

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Planning an event the size of Harvest on the Harbor is a major undertaking. In this episode Convention and Visitors Bureau President Barbara Whitten and Chairman of the Board Gerard Kiladjian discuss why Portland is an ideal setting for this exquisite event and how it will benefit the food community, economy, and culture.

 

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Portland is home to many diverse fine dining establishments. In this episode hear three of the city’s most prominent chef/owner’s take on the food scene, how they work as colleagues, and why they chose Portland over a large city as home for their work. Featuring Larry Matthews Jr., Rob Evans, and Sam Hayward.

 

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Listen in to the Harvest on the Harbor press conference recorded on September 26, 2008. Director of the Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau, Barbara Whitten, Pat Eltman, Director of the Maine Office of Tourism and Portland Mayor Ed Suslovic explain the event and its positive impact on the community.

 

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Sam Hayward is one of Portland’s most respected restaurateurs. In 2004 the James Beard Foundation hailed him as ‘Best Chef in the Northeast’ and his restaurant, Fore Street, has been acknowledged by many gourmet food publications. In this podcast Sam shares his thoughts on Portland’s culinary evolution, the importance of local suppliers, and why he’s excited about Harvest on the Harbor.

 

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Leslie Khorsandi is LeRoux Kitchen’s Gadget Guru and writes a monthly column in the Switch. She and the staff at LeRoux offer diverse products, expertise on cooking, and seasonal recipes that encourage cooks, bakers, and food lovers of all abilities. In this podcast Leslie discusses her role at LeRoux Kitchen and her passion for inspiring culinary creativity in Portland.

 

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Don and Samantha Lindgren opened Portland best epicurean bookstore, Rabelais Books. They stock old and new books about food, wine, farming and gardening, and the arts. Rabelais has been recently featured in Saveur, Food & Wine, The Boston Globe, and Down East Magazine. In this podcast the Lindgren’s set the stage for Harvest on the Harbor’s visiting cookbook authors.

 

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