It’s all about THE PROCESS – and the audience is invited to participate – as four playwrights iron the kinks out during a week of public readings of their new works.
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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The secret life of Julia Hawkes
Maine bluegrass legend Al Hawkes wants to share the story of his great aunt, who risked the wrath of her family and reproach from her religion by pursuing her passion for painting.
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MECA students win high honors
Two of the 10 prestigious Windgate Fellowships, each worth $15,000, go to seniors at the art college.
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Stroke of luck
Bowdoin College gains the distinction of hosting the first solo museum show for critically acclaimed painter Lesley Vance.
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MECA to honor Shettleworth, Sussman
The school is inviting its 65 graduating seniors to take part in the celebration.
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Ten-gallon ‘Cat’: Maine illustrator discusses new children’s book
Scott Nash knows a good song when he hears one. He knows it when he reads one too, and “The Cat in the Rhinestone Suit” struck him as a winner.
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Art in the open
Recognizing a need ‘to get our story out,’ Portland’s Public Art Committee launches a free discussion series tonight.
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Artist in residence
It’s a welcome homecoming for Maine native Caroline Hewitt, back in town as one of the stars in ‘Marie Antoinette’ at Portland Stage.
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Arts Planner
This week’s offerings include Marie Atoinette’s Paris and celebrated violinist Jennifer Koh.