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.

Life & Culture, News

Maine violin maker repairs a cherished instrument

by Bob Keyes April 13, 2014

When Mark O’Connor’s instrument shattered, he asked Jonathan Cooper to fix it.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News

Portland Conservatory music program reaches out to kids in the neighborhood

by Bob Keyes April 13, 2014

The youth program targets those who might not have access to instruments.

Life & Culture

Bobby McFerrin to soar with spirituals in Portland on Sunday

by Bob Keyes April 10, 2014

‘Spirit You All,’ his latest project, pays homage to his opera-singer dad and the art of the Negro spiritual, but with his own spin.

Life & Culture

‘The Elephant Piece’ tells vital story musically

by Bob Keyes April 10, 2014

Snowlion Repertory Company on Friday opens the fable that hums with serious themes, but in a funny and entertaining way.

Life & Culture, News

Puppet, dance show to serve up hunger awareness in Portland

by Bob Keyes April 9, 2014

Portland Ovations uses puppets to raise questions about and seek answers to hunger in Maine.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Maine’s Haystack Mountain School of Crafts receives $2 million grant

by Bob Keyes April 8, 2014

It’s the largest grant in school history and will be used to create a new Open Studio Residency program.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Talk to compare NYC, Portland historic preservation efforts

by Bob Keyes April 7, 2014

The chairman of the American Wing of The Metropolitan Museum of Art will focus on the two cities’ plans, and on the beginnings of preservation in the 1960s.