Picott embraces his craggy vocal approach on ‘Hang Your Hopes on a Crooked Nail.’
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 Symphony pays tribute to Leonard Bernstein
The maestro’s daughter will join the PSO for two concerts.
‘Maine at Work’ presents look at state’s employment history
Commissioned by the Maine Humanities Council, the one-man 30-minute play will be performed by request.
‘The Outgoing Tide’ explores family on slippery slope of dementia
The funny and touching play opens this week at St. Lawrence Arts in Portland.
Eat and Run: Federal Jack’s provides quality food with prime view
The Kennebunk pub consistently serves tasty food and good beer, and its riverside setting is a big bonus.
Maine school of communications raises profile in recording artistry
Expertise and cutting-edge technology draw award-winning writers of songs and stories to Bangor for audio or visual treatment of their work.
Deering graduate makes TV debut Tuesday on ABC’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’
Julie Civiello, who spent five years in LA waiting for the break, hopes her character will have a recurring role in the series.
Mandolin player Joe Walsh picks his way to the top
His musical colleagues in Portland music scene value his versatility.
Painter Paul Noel exhibits new work
His ‘In the Light’ art show opens Friday at Whitney Gallery in Wells.
Avett Brothers to play concert in Maine
The tour will stop at the newly renovated civic center in Portland on Monday.