Bob Keyes

Staff Writer

Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.

Portland Bach Festival will help put city on map as classical music destination

by Bob Keyes March 18, 2016March 18, 2016

The Juilliard School’s Lewis Kaplan lines up major performers for the inaugural event June 19-24.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Ron Crusan leaving Ogunquit Museum to curate Linda Bean’s art

by Bob Keyes March 17, 2016March 18, 2016

He’ll move to the midcoast to serve as curator and director of art operations for the granddaughter of Maine retail icon L.L. Bean.

Arts & Entertainment

Students’ artistic expressions celebrated across Maine in March

by Bob Keyes March 13, 2016March 12, 2016

Poetry Out Loud and one-act drama festival finals are coming up, while the Portland Museum of Art and Maine College of Art feature works by the state’s youth.

Arts & Entertainment

Immigration through the decades on display across Maine

by Bob Keyes March 13, 2016March 12, 2016

Exhibitions in Augusta and Portland, as well as a new grant program, aim to change how we view those ‘from away.’

Local & State, News

Asperger’s diagnosis: A long journey to independence for Scarborough native

by Bob Keyes March 12, 2016March 12, 2016

Dylan Volk will talk about his struggle when he speaks at the Southern Maine Autism Conference.

Business, Local & State, News

Sen. King bill to help farmers would expand where meat can be processed

by Bob Keyes March 10, 2016March 10, 2016

It seeks to give the states more control over slaughterhouses for beef, pork and more before the products are sold to the public.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Lack of free parking puts Portland arts groups in a tight spot

by Bob Keyes March 9, 2016March 9, 2016

New management of lots has led to increased costs for ticket holders, rising complaints and concerns at Portland Stage that it will lose valued patrons.