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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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
Portland Bach Festival adding educational component
The Bach Virtuosi Institute will bring 10 young musicians to the city to study.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2016
Maine College of Art wins grant to upgrade crafts programs
Seven Maine artists also are recognized with individual fellowships, and dozens of other grants are announced.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2016
Maine choral teacher’s commitment to students and town earns him Grammy nomination
Richard Nickerson of Windham is nominated for an award recognizing music educators. But it’s the kids’ praises he sings.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2016
For this Westbrook family, writing is a way of life across generations
Brendan Rielly published his first crime novel last year, joining his father and son as published writers.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2016
Julie Goell, a clown, teacher, versatile performer and ‘amazing creator,’ dies at 65
The beloved Peaks Island resident with a gift for physical comedy also performed on stage and screen until a medical condition robbed her of the ability to walk and talk.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2016
Here are a dozen gift ideas for the art lover in your life
Giving art at the holidays can be risky business, but the reward can be great, too. Herewith, some suggestions.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2016
Stained-glass tree sparkles in remembrance, delights patients at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
The eye-catching sculpture, 18 feet tall and loaded with 95 hidden small treasures, was created by Falmouth artist Laura Fuller in memory of her daughter Delaney.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2016
Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools
A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2016
A movie about postcards? It’s not as boring as you might think
Maine filmmaker-musician Sumner McKane moves past his initial doubts and finds fascinating history in the story of Eastern Illustrating.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2016
5 holiday shows to lift the spirit this season
These standbys reminds us of community, faith and benevolence.
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