Arts & Entertainment

Published
December 22, 2013

Portland couple gives collection of photos to PMA

The gift represents many highlights of 20th-century U.S. photography with an emphasis on photographers working in Maine.
Published
December 22, 2013

Movie Review: Tyler Perry gives us lump of coal this Christmas

Tyler Perry made his fortune by pandering to a predominantly African-American audience. So a tip of the Santa hat for him trying to broaden his appeal by pandering to a white one with “A Madea Christmas,” his most integrated movie ever. Give him respect for making an effort to go against the cultural grain, making […]
Published
December 22, 2013

Classical Beat: USM composer’s operatric ode to a heroic – and tragic – baseball legend

Maine composer Daniel Sonnenberg’s new full-length opera, “The Summer King,” will be presented May 8 under the auspices of Portland Ovations, but it is already attracting national attention. Sonnenberg recently received a grant of $15,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts for part of the estimated $50,000 of production costs, and auditions began last […]
Published
December 22, 2013

Society Notebook: Festive Fire & Ice Bar raises money for children’s charities

Kennebunkport party has something for everybody – from the bonfire to Boffa.
Published
December 22, 2013

Book Signings, Etc.

Maine native Jay Piscopo, the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series, will head a “Draw on Your Creativity” workshop, inviting youth to try their hand at cartoon art. Using simple geometric shapes, Jay teaches how to build anatomy and perspective to create art to tell a story. WHEN: […]

Published
December 21, 2013

Dine Out Maine: At Petite Jacqueline, meals for the (French) food gods

A torchon of foie gras sets the stage for a remarkable meal to follow.
Published
December 14, 2013

‘Hard Rock Havana’ with Maine filmmaker Nicholas Brennan

Brennan travels to Cuba to make movie about the country’s flourishing rock ’n’ roll scene.
Published
December 14, 2013

Art Review: Freeport show makes the case that Dahlov Ipcar is a great American artist

At 96, she is still producing bold work that is more adventurous than ever
Published
December 14, 2013

Dine Out Maine: Homestyle meals at The Wayfarer in Cape Porpoise

The food offers a Southern flare thanks to Texas-born chef.
Published
December 14, 2013

10 books movie fans will love

Film geeks should find these books a welcome gift.

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