‘Svadba,’ which translates to ‘wedding’ in Serbian, is inspired by Balkan folk music and wedding rituals.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray is an arts and culture reporter at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails. Her current beat is her favorite yet, and she loves the stories that take her to behind the scenes to an artist studio or theater backstage. Outside of work, she likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
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Two couples bring real-life love to the dark romance of Opera Maine’s ‘Sweeney Todd’
Opera Maine will stage Stephen Sondheim’s classic at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland.
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For these guest artists, Bates Dance Festival is an incubator for creativity
This year’s performances include new iterations of two yearslong projects by dancers Onye Ozuzu and Gesel Mason.
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How artist Ann Craven paints the moon
The artist, who is based in New York and Maine, has returned to this subject for three decades. Her work is on view in three area museums this summer.
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Maine has long been a destination for international artists. Under Trump, some are staying away.
Artists, festivals and presenters are feeling the effects of the president’s policies on immigration enforcement, travel bans and sexual orientation.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
Outdoor sculptures are emerging all over Maine
New exhibitions are popping up across the state, including ‘One Less Traveled’ in Cumberland.
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After legal battle, Portland Museum of Art applies to tear down former Children’s Museum
The museum said it would create a ‘temporary public park’ on the site next summer while working toward a major expansion.
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Biddeford rapper Assasi blends story and song to tell tales of his Syrian home
The artist will weave stories about Syrian culture with acoustic Middle Eastern music and Arabic hip-hop in a performance raising money to visit his family in Aleppo for the first time in 13 years.
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Body of missing clam harvester found in Narraguagus Bay
A family member reported 51-year-old Alton Wallace missing on May 18.
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This year, Portland Pride is jubilant — and defiant
Thousands marched, danced and celebrated in the annual parade and festival Saturday.