‘Queendom,’ playing at Space, is a documentary about Russian performance artist Gena Marvin.
Leslie Bridgers
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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.
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Deep Water: ‘Norridgewocky,’ by Reid Byers
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bestsellers: ‘Tom Lake,’ ‘Democracy Awakening’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Society Notebook: Music students take the stage at Aura
The Chords for Kids showcase raised money for the Maine Academy of Modern Music’s scholarship and outreach programs.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Range of Indigenous art on display at Maine colleges
A show at Colby and two at Bates take an overdue look at Native artists working in variety of media.
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Review: In concert film ‘Renaissance,’ Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tour
Beyoncé ran her Renaissance World Tour like a machine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review
Dance review: Maine State Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ full of fun and wonder
The performance Saturday kept the Merrill Auditorium audience rapt.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: In screenings this week, an art collective turns on itself, while the Wells community comes together
‘Residency’ and ‘We are the Warriors’ are showing in Portland.
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Bestsellers: ‘Spy Coast,’ ‘Maine: A Love Story’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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Society Notebook: Chance to Advance calendar celebrates 12 months of mentorship
The nonprofit held a launch party for its 2024 Celebrating Diversity in Maine calendar.