Up through May 3, ‘Father and Daughter’ features the incredible bounty of Dahlov Ipcar and both of her parents, William and Marguerite Zorach.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
‘Steve! (Martin)’ is a smart and charming portrait of a smart and charming man
“I’m so proud to receive this,” said Steve Martin, accepting the 2005 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. “The only significant American award for comedy, except for money.” It’s a perfectly judged quip, delivered with late-period Martin’s trademark deadpan grandiosity. But it’s not quite true. A comedian’s significance can also be measured by the pedigree […]
Poll: What’s your favorite thing about the start of spring?
Tell us what you do to mark the start of the season.
Three lagers to try at Argenta Brewing Co.’s Bayside saloon
Served in hefty seidels, the new brewery’s moderate-ABV beers come in many forms.
Why ‘Femme’ isn’t your typical message movie
Showing at Space next week, the film tells the story of a drag queen who seeks revenge on his assailant.
Deep Water: ‘Thoughts on Fire,’ by Suzanne Langlois
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Review: Go for the representational sculptures, stay to see how other artists relate to the world
See the sculptures of Sam Finkelstein and Duncan Hewitt, along with a wider-ranging show called ‘Let the World In’ at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland.
Bestsellers: ‘The Women,’ ‘The Creative Act’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Society Notebook: International fashion show raises money for sewing classes
Women United Around the World held the fundraiser at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland.