STEMWINDER SCULPTURE WORKS & Gardens in Warren will be open for a holiday open house this weekend and several other occasions throughout the fall. Sculptor Jay Sawyer will show a variety of new work, as well as older pieces that anchor his 2-plus acres of natural landscape. Most of the work is inspired by found […]
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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Group’s purchase will keep rare historic labor banners in Maine
The 17 banners represent a labor-oriented way of life that was common in New England in the 1800s.
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Private family is now very public
Millicent Monks says going public about mental illness may help some day to ease the stigma for others.
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Arts Dispatches
BOOTHBAY HARBOR Photography show and sale to include consultations From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Harbor Park in Boothbay Harbor will host “Exclusively Photography,” a celebration of the fine art of photography. Prize-winning photographer Greg Currier of Camden will be among dozens of Maine photographers participating in the show and sale. “The art of […]
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Arts Planner
Opening this week • Maine artist Chris Nielsen presents new paintings at the Gallery at Harmon’s & Barton’s, 584 Congress St. The show will feature oil paintings of Cape Elizabeth and the Portland area. In the style of Monet, Nielsen’s work embraces the romance of Maine’s coastal communities. The show will open with a reception […]
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Fanfare for the Bright Common man
Take up the guitar and grow yourself into an accomplished musician/songwriter with a band and a new CD? John Bisbee nails it.
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This ain’t a fairy tale
KENNEBUNKPORT – By all appearances, Taylor Swift really does like Maine. After several days of rumors and reported sightings, the young darling of country music came out for all to see Friday night, appearing at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church on the water in Kennebunkport to introduce the video for her new song, “Mine,” live on […]
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Tonight, Swift’s ‘Mine’ is ours
The pop star returned to Kennebunk Thursday for tonight’s debut on CMT of the video for her hit song.
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Art and Theater: Frank’s place(s)
Frank Pierobello straddles Portland’s nightlife and arts scenes — as the proprietor of a popular pub and a painter of local renown.
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Arts Dispatches
SOUTH BRISTOL Jinishian Gallery opens location on Rutherford Island The J. Russell Jinishian Gallery of Fairfield, Conn., has opened a summer location at 2159 State Route 129 in South Bristol, on Rutherford Island, just up the hill from the swing bridge. The gallery is open by appointment through Labor Day. Call 644-1102. Visitors can view […]