Betina Clark recycles guitar strings into earrings, bracelets and pendants.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Elvis’ death exposed media’s sensitivity – or lack thereof – to heartland’s heartbeat
The news went from an inside blurb to a Page One topper as journalists absorbed the popular response.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Concert review: Alabama Shakes charms crowd with gritty blues-rock
The band’s at its best as it delivers a boisterous, rattling sound.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News, Review
Ying Quartet opens Bowdoin music festival with clearer mission
The quartet played a striking program of Russian music.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Andrew Crust, PSO assistant conductor, is also leaving
He’ll go to Memphis, where he’ll continue working with Robert Moody, the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s longtime conductor who is moving there after this season.
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Concert Review: Portland Bach Festival beautifully open to interpretation
Thursday evening’s performance, showcasing period and modern instruments side by side, highlighted the festival’s non-dogmatic approach.
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Moments of ‘pure magic’ from Portland Piano Trio
The group also showcased performances by its young students in the 240 Strings program.
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A ‘magnificent’ start to the Portland Bach Festival
The festival offers both classic takes and freewheeling context. It runs through Sunday.
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Concert review: Anthems show The Shins growing more at ease in indie rock scene
The band’s low-key, wistful persona evolves into a confident sound.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food
‘The Night Kitchen,’ a new musical by Mainer John Burstein, is set behind the scenes at a restaurant
Known for his children’s character Slim Goodbody, Burstein pens a show about an eatery coming to life, with proceeds from a run at Portland Stage to benefit Preble Street.