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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PublishedJuly 31, 2011
Bob Keyes: Singer of true stories will be missed
When I lived in the Midwest, I’d often squirrel myself away in my dark basement, plug a bunch of Bill Morrissey CDs into my six-disc changer and let his music and words sing me back home. Morrissey, who died July 23 at age 59, provided a lifeline to the New England culture that I grew […]
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PublishedJuly 31, 2011
Accomplished lawyer, radio host writes book
Ken Altshuler’s ‘Golf Foreplay’ is designed to teach beginners the rules and etiquette.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2011
Great to dance to
The Musicians’ Concert lets Bates Dance Festival’s diverse virtuosos shine.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2011
Portland Ballet announces season
Portland Ballet announced details of its upcoming season this morning. The season begins with Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on Oct. 15, and runs through April. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” reprises the original choreography of resident choreographer Nell Shipman and commissioned music by Kirt Mosier. Portland Ballet premiered this piece in its […]
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PublishedJuly 24, 2011
Arts Planner
• The Saltwater Celtic Music Festival is coming to Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick on July 31, and at satellite locations leading up to the festival. Saltwater’s line-up includes Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, Karan Casey and John Doyle, Buille, The Prodigals, The Dublin City Ramblers, The Screaming Orphans and more. Author Kevin O’Hara (“Last […]
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PublishedJuly 24, 2011
Bob Keyes: Monhegan show a dramatic departure
MONHEGAN — It’s been six years since the painter John Hultberg died, and 25 years since he spent any significant time on Monhegan Island. But Hultberg’s spirit is very much alive on the island this summer. The Monhegan Museum is showing a large selection of his oil and acrylic paintings through Sept. 30. “John Hultberg […]
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PublishedJuly 24, 2011
Native daughter
Ashley Emerson, a soprano from Maine making her mark in opera, returns home to star in ‘The Daughter of the Regiment.’
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PublishedJuly 21, 2011
Sit, look & listen
Painters, musicians and furniture makers collaborate on a unique traveling show.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2011
Hopper heaven
Fans of the painter may think they’ve died and gone there upon viewing ‘Edward Hopper’s Maine’ at Bowdoin.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2011
A walk in the park
Fenix Theatre Company gives audiences twice the entertainment in Deering Oaks this summer.
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