Bob Keyes

Staff Writer

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.

Do This, Life & Culture

At Speedwell, artists take on Trump one stitch at a time

by Bob Keyes October 21, 2019October 24, 2019

The ‘Tiny Pricks’ embroidery exhibition puts the president’s outrageous utterances on the wall; the gallery hosts a reading on Thursday by Lulu Rasor.

Arts & Entertainment, Uncategorized

Soprano Jennifer Bates headlines the Early Music Festival

by Bob Keyes October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

The three-day festival begins Friday at the Portland Conservatory of Music.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Overseas confidants co-write books about being a supportive friend

by Bob Keyes October 20, 2019October 18, 2019

Fran Houston of Portland and a friend from England have published two tomes about helping friends in need, no matter how far away they may be.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State

Children’s museum sells building to Portland art museum, in boost for both

by Bob Keyes October 15, 2019October 16, 2019

The sale for $2.1 million means the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine can advance its plans to move to Thompson’s Point and the Portland Museum of Art gains flexibility for expansion.

Do This

Voices and faces of domestic violence on display in Augusta

by Bob Keyes October 14, 2019October 10, 2019

In Augusta, the Holocaust and Human Rights Center hosts an exhibition that gives voice to women who have removed themselves from abusive relationships.