Time published the list in honor of International Museum Day to call attention to a few museums that are anything but mundane.
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.
Portland library adds streaming service
Cardholders can now borrow digital audio books, movies, music and more.
Maine Media Workshops look back to century-old technology
Maine Media Workshops in Rockport, which is known for embracing technology, builds a new lab that celebrates the traditional arts of book binding and alternative photo processes.
Alfred Shaker Museum premieres video Saturday
‘Simple Gifts’ explains the history of the Shakers in the southern Maine town.
With art by Mainers, new Hyatt hotel radiates sense of place
Developers make the unusual choice to avoid the usual, using local works and images in private rooms and common areas.
Monica Wood keeps it close to home
Portland writer finds her niche writing about what she knows – Maine.
U.S. Department of Agriculture boosts funding for local food projects
Rep. Pingree calls increase ‘a huge victory for Maine farmers.’
MECA artists invite us to the party
The art college in Portland celebrates its graduates with a gala full of art, fashion, music and fun.
Portland Framed to celebrate (and fund) creativity
Friday night’s event at the Westin Harborview is a first for Creative Portland.
Chamber music at Space will show classical musicians having fun
The concert brings performers like the PSO’s Charles Dimmick to a low-key setting.