1. Hey kids! Welcome back to your regularly scheduled weekend update, from which I took a wee break over the holidays. What’s the haps in Bangor this weekend? Here we go: Paddy Murphy’s hosts the blues band the Blood Orange … Continue reading →

1. If you’re one of those fellas that grew a mustache for Movember – or you’re a fella or lady with an awesome fake mustache – you definitely should check out Paddy Murphy’s annual Mustache Bash, a best mustache competition … Continue reading →

1. It’s a jam-packed weekend in Bangor, beginning with the Downtown Bangor Art Walk on Friday night. Some of the new gallery shows going up that night includes two openings courtesy of KahBang Arts, who unveil two new gallery spaces … Continue reading →

1. Man oh Manischevitz, what a week! Big elections, the first snow, and an utterly heartbreaking episode of “The Walking Dead.” Last night I went to Portland and saw Louis CK at the Merrill Auditorium. Monday night we made chili. … Continue reading →

1. Two new nightspots are fully open for business this weekend in downtown Bangor – 11 Central, the new eatery on Central Street, next door to Giacomo’s, offers casual fare and creative cocktails, while the Red One Lounge at the … Continue reading →

1. Halloween (observed) is this weekend – at least, it is in downtown Bangor – so while there might be a few family things happening on actual Halloween (this Wednesday), most of the grownup fun is happening Friday and Saturday. … Continue reading →

1. It’s a busy, busy Friday in the Queen City, and surrounding environs. To start, it’s opening night for “Always… Patsy Cline” (pictured) at the Penobscot Theatre, kicking off its 2012-2013 season. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. … Continue reading →

1. For the first time in its 11-year history, the American Folk Festival starts the fun a day early. Thursday night, Folk Fest musicians will be in downtown Bangor for a laid-back sneak peek at what’s in store for the … Continue reading →

1. After a crazy KahBang weekend, Bangor offers up a slightly more low-key few days for Queen Citizens. On Friday, you can hear country-punk band Bizzy Gruntry at the Big Easy Lounge, you can rock with the 220s at Nocturnem … Continue reading →

1. So aside from that big festival that everyone including myself can’t stop talking about, there’s still plenty of other stuff going on in the Queen City and surrounding environs. When you’re not listening to one of the more than … Continue reading →