Arts & Entertainment

Published
September 29, 2013

Book review: ‘More Company Men’ can be hard to follow

PR Hersey, a prolific mystery writer whose earlier novels pit noble-minded “Smoke” Lassiter and detective Murch against evil forces, continues the duo’s crime-fighting saga in her latest book. In this opus, the two confront a plot to wipe out democracy worldwide. The genius behind the scheme is Nick Palmer, the CEO of GreatCo/ADNICK. Like Smoke […]
Published
September 22, 2013

A circus environment at Maine Media

ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College will present Steven Laxton’s documentary series Circo El Salvador from Oct. 2 through Nov. 16 at Maine Media Gallery, 18 Central St. The exhibition portrays six nomadic circus families with evocative images that capture the vibrancy of the performances, and provide an intimate view of the circus families […]
Published
September 22, 2013

A matter of trust

Conductor Robert Moody hopes audiences put their faith in him and the musicians as their 'journey' together begins.
Published
September 22, 2013

Television: Big night for ‘House’ may be in the cards at 65th Emmy Awards

Netflix's entry into series TV marks yet another sea change and muddies the waters for voters.
Published
September 22, 2013

Calendar

Art Alix Bacon, George Bayliss and Laura Hart, 31st annual showing of artist-made prints, Turtle Gallery, Deer Isle. turtlegallery.com. Through Oct. 15. Jane Dahmen, “Through the Trees,” Gleason Fine Art, Portland. gleasonfineart.com. Through Saturday. Chris Cart “Unplugged,” Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Sunday. “Unplugged,” Chris Cart, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Through Saturday. “Redacted,” paintings and drawings […]

Published
September 22, 2013

Society Notebook: Cornerstone for creativity

After 10 years as a venue for innovative artists in Portland, Space Gallery finally throws a fundraising party, and it's a wild one.
Published
September 22, 2013

Movie Review: Engrossing ‘Prisoners’ ends up holding audience hostage

“Prisoners” is a mystery told with such skill that just when you think you’ve figured it out, it finds new blind alleys for us to visit. Well-cast and wonderfully acted, it’s a child kidnapping thriller with sorrow, intrigue, psychology and just enough urgency to suck us in. Then it almost outsmarts itself with a draggy, […]
Published
September 22, 2013

Book review: Getting glimpses of Thoreau while following in his steps

Henry David Thoreau continues to be sliced and diced, every facet of his contradictory character polished to yield up its hidden wisdom. The author of “In High Places with Henry David Thoreau: The New Hiker’s Guide to Thoreau’s Mountain Travels” lists Thoreau on land, Thoreau on science, Thoreau on walking, Thoreau on the seasons among […]
Published
September 22, 2013

Author Q &A: In his blood

Andre Dubus III comes to Biddeford this week to talk about writing and his new book set in Massachusetts, the place he fled, then chose.
Published
September 22, 2013

Book Review: Nazis and the U.S. film industry

'The Collaboration' by Ben Urwand explores an interesting subject but lacks depth and insight.

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