John Duncan’s ‘Take It Easy: Portland in the 1970s’ is a reminder of how much has changed.
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 Hartley show at Bates is a must-see, but don’t delay
The exhibition of the Lewiston-born painter’s masterworks is open only until Nov. 18.
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Public art is popping up everywhere in effort to bring people together
From bus shelters to commercial buildings, many projects are in the works that are changing the look of towns around Maine.
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Portland Museum of Art seeks young artists combatting climate change
The museum will give out cash awards to artists ages 14-22 who make work that relates to the climate crisis.
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Maine actress tells her migration story in touring play’s stop in Portland
A native of Rwanda, Malaika Uwamahoro stars in ‘Cartography,’ presented by Portland Ovations on Thursday night.
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M.J. Benson exhibits new work in the State House
The Art in the Capitol exhibition represents the tumult of recent times.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Warren man’s career in storytelling takes a supernatural turn
Paul Guernsey edits The Ghost Story website and anthologies of contemporary supernatural fiction.
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Read excerpts from ’21st Century Ghost Stories’
The anthology was edited by Paul Guernsey of Warren.
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Maine arts groups receive American Rescue Plan money
Meanwhile, the Maine Arts Commission has created a new grant program aimed at supporting arts jobs.
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COVID-19 infections remain high in Maine even as vaccinations gain
The Maine CDC reported 588 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, and four additional deaths.