After a successful run with a traditional publisher, Mainer Van Reid is back with a self-published book of short stories.
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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Regulators will revisit legality of ‘Cutler’ site
But does the ethics commission even have jurisdiction over The Cutler Files, a political website active in the 2010 campaign?
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Snowe, Collins join majority in repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
By a vote of 65 to 31, the Senate this afternoon voted to repeal the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Maine Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins supported the repeal, joining six other Republicans supporting the measure. “Given the current demands on U.S. service members in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, the legislation passed […]
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The fright before Christmas
Tom Butler, a veteran actor who has appeared in many Portland Stage Company productions over the years, is back this holiday season for a turn as the crusty Ebenezer Scrooge in the annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol.” The Portland Stage production continues with performances through the afternoon of Dec. 24. The […]
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Art and Theater: Watershed Downes
A new Rackstraw Downes exhibit contains many works he made in Maine, where his painting took a critical turn from abstract to realism.
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Arts Planner
• Portland Ballet Company brings a local version of “The Nutcracker” to life with its production of “The Victorian Nutcracker.” The show takes the classic Nutcracker story and sets it in historical Portland with sets, costumes and characters inspired by the Victoria Mansion, Hermann Kotzschmar and others. It will be performed at 2 and 7:30 […]
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Arts Dispatches
AUGUSTA Report outlines cross-border opportunities Gov. John Baldacci has received the initial report outlining future opportunities for expanding cross-border cultural and business opportunities with New Brunswick, Canada. In July, the governor signed a Memorandum of Understanding with then-Premier Shawn Graham of New Brunswick. The Maine Arts Commission was tasked to work with its counterpart in […]
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String of purls
For acclaimed fiber artist Katharine Cobey, 2010 brings a succession of honors and accomplishments.
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Basketmaker wins arts grant
Jeremy Frey, 32, is a Passamaquoddy Indian who learned the art of weaving from his mother.
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So much to season
From ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘The Victorian Nutcracker’ to ‘The World of Sholom Aleichem,’ local arts organizations have your holiday entertainment needs covered.