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Arts & Entertainment

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July 1, 2012

Calendar: Your Arts & Entertainment Guide

Art “The Draw of the Normandy Coast (1860–1960),” European and American paintings and works on paper, Portland Museum of Art. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through Sept. 3. “From Portland to Paris: Mildred Burrage’s Years in France,” paintings, drawings and letters, Portland Museum of Art, Portland. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through July 15. “Maine Sublime: Frederic Edwin Church’s Landscapes of […]
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July 1, 2012

Classical Beat: Bowdoin music festival is a celebration of Bach, Debussy

The music of Bach and Debussy has some striking similarities, and they're on full display through Aug. 3.
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July 1, 2012

Book Review: Graham Swift’s ‘Wish’ a great novel

'Wish you Were Here' is an intimate and vibrant tale about the Luxton family's struggles and triumphs.
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July 1, 2012

In the Arts: Lois Dodd captures the magic of a moment

Other than Alex Katz, no major living artist's work can be more broadly seen in Maine than that of Lois Dodd.
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July 1, 2012

Society Notebook: Forecast bright for rising stars

The Libra Foundation treats this year's crop of summer interns to a meal -- and an invitation to consider pursuing careers in Maine.

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July 1, 2012

Dine Out Maine: Maine Diner does down-home and high-end superbly

Sometimes when a restaurant is hyped for so long and so repeatedly, I confess to wondering if the reputation is a product of this hype. But the Maine Diner exceeds all expectations.
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July 1, 2012

Author Q&A: A history of Maine

In this exclusive interview, William David Barry discusses his new book, "Maine: The Wilder Half of New England."
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July 1, 2012

Richard Russo to deliver Brown Bag Lecture

Author Richard Russo will speak about his new book, "Interventions," at the Portland Public Library's Brown Bag Lecture series at noon July 11.
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July 1, 2012

Art Review: Mill as an art gallery? Works for ME

More and more, however, art in Maine is being exhibited in large mill spaces.
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July 1, 2012

Artist Frank Benson:Seasons in the sun

The famed artist made many of his great plein-air paintings at his beloved North Haven. An expansive new show at the Farnsworth featuring several of those works fairly glows with the distinctive Benson light.