Critics – the curator among them – object to the university president’s censorship of an artist who has paid his debt to society.
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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As yellow tulips bloom, Portland student’s message of hope for mental illness spreads
The second Hope Day will be held Sunday morning at Lincoln Park, where 700 tulips were planted last fall.
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Tony Award nominees are in, and some have Maine ties
Tony Shalhoub and Tyler Micoleau are both nominated for ‘A Band’s Visit.’
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Three Maine craftspeople are now masters: a canoe maker, a jewelry designer and a printmaker
Steve Cayard, Patricia Daunis-Dunning and David Wolfe are this year’s recipients of the Master Craft Award.
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Robert Moody’s farewell tour begins with MaineVoices Live appearance
The maestro discussed his time in Portland with critic Allan Kozinn on Tuesday.
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With first children’s book, Peaks Island artist Scott Kelley creates a world without fear
‘I Am Birch’ is a parable for our times and a reminder that just because someone says something is true, it doesn’t make it so.
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After 10 years in Portland, it’s time for Robert Moody to move on
The affable music director guided the Portland Symphony Orchestra through financial challenges and moments of artistic greatness. ‘We were lucky to have him,’ says one admirer.
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Rep. Pingree will use a new appointment to continue to advocate for arts funding
Maine’s 1st District representative will co-chair the Congressional Arts Caucus, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday.
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Finally ready, Woolwich painter tells her disabled daughter’s story through portraits
Martha Miller captures the essence of Lisbeth, who never recovered from a childhood brain injury.
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Portland’s new municipal organist wants to restore the bond between instrument and listener
James Kennerley sees himself as a civil servant, and he begins his duties Wednesday night.