For more than a century, the stretch of France’s Atlantic coast has been a magnet to the world’s great artists, many of whom will be on display in a new show at the Portland Museum of Art.
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.
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Maine downtowns’ creative zest to take a bow
The head of the largest arts funder will see how federal money fosters economic growth in Maine.
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Study: Arts earn their keep in Portland
New data put hard numbers on the economic benefits of the city’s nonprofit culture industry.
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Journey Into Writing announces winners
Two Searsport juniors and a Bonny Eagle junior win $2,500 each for their entries in the Maine Community College System writing contest.
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‘A Chorus Line’: One singular sensation
Donna Drake, a member of the first cast that performed ‘A Chorus Line’ on Broadway, stays true to the ‘genius’ original as director of Maine State Music Theatre’s production.
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Q&A: Book of revelation
Never-before-seen letters offer a rare glimpse into the life, both public and private, of Maine’s Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.
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‘Life’ goes on
Dramatic Rep opens ‘Life During Wartime,’ a darkish comedy involving a security-system salesman and John Calvin, among others.
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Portland Ovations’ season of performances announced
Theater, music, dance and more will be presented by Portland Ovations at large and small venues.
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Portland Ovations announces new season
Performances include ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Hair,’ and bluegrass legend Tony Trischka.
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Mass Portland book-signing to help writer rebuild after fire
More than 20 authors join forces after colleague Cynthia Thayer lost her barn and farm livestock.