Supporters seek money to complete landscaping and repair the pond around the William Zorach sculpture in Bath.
Bob Keyes
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.
Bragging rights on the line at Portland Symphony Orchestra as rival colleges play for football title
Conductor Robert Moody is a lifelong Clemson fan. Assistant Conductor Norman Huynh went to Alabama. They’ll watch the big game together Monday night.
Rare Shakespeare tome coming to Portland in March
The public library will host a month-long display of the book, published in 1623.
Portland artist Greta Bank wins $12,000 grant
The award recognizes her work and commitment to community.
A new trend in chamber music — coming to your living room
For a more intimate experience and a return to how classical music was once experienced, Maine musicians are performing house concerts.
The Portland Museum of Art reimagines its future
The museum will close for nearly three weeks in January as it prepares to become a ’21st-century museum.’
Portland library puts DVDs from Videoport collection in play
The downtown branch begins circulating some of the 18,000 titles that Bill Duggan donated.
Portland Museum of Art announces acquisition of Homer and Wyeth paintings
The Homer is new, while the Wyeth has been seen at the museum many times.
Portland library’s list speaks volumes about Maine readers
It turns out, we’re not much different than the rest of the country when it comes to checking out a good book.
Kate Chappell’s new work is a lot like her old work: Environmentally focused
Becoming a grandmother gives the Maine artist urgency when it comes to the environment.