The Saco Museum and Engine in Biddeford wanted to showcase the work of the artists of the Saco River Valley. ‘The Mill-ennial 2012’ begins its run tonight.
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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Contemporary art museum announces biennial artists
Seventeen artists have been chosen by the Center for Maine Contemporary Art for its fall exhibition.
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Arts Planner
Oak, Greece, the Portland Symphony Orchestra and Portland Ovations are all on tap in the near future.
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Gothic romance: UM-Machias students fall for long-dead author
The students are working on reprinting the first novel published in Maine, ‘Julia and the Illuminated Baron.’
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Tough critic had a soft spot for Maine
Hilton Kramer, 84, died Tuesday at a nursing home in Harpswell. Although his career as an art critic very much centered on New York, Maine helped shape him.
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Waiting in the wings: Summer
As current seasons wrap, theater companies are touting their summer — and even fall – lineups.
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Dream House
Victoria Mansion flirts with fantasy thanks to the work of eight local artists.
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Photographer puts new spinon classic Bean covers
Randal Ford goes to great lengths to capture the iconic retailer’s message and values in re-created catalog covers.
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Live audience gets a season preview
A social event and survey help Portland Stage subscribers and board members be more involved.
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Maine Festival of the Book: Saturday’s author talks
From ABCs and history lessons to remembering E.B. White, this year’s festival has many worthwhile sessions.