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Arts & Entertainment

Published
April 22, 2012

TAKE HEART: A Conversation in Poetry

Carl Little is not only an accomplished poet but a widely published author of books about the painters of Maine. In today’s column, he describes how peepers “fling their music” during early spring. Note how his poem flings its own joyful music across line breaks and stanza divisions. Zones of Peeper By Carl Little […]
Published
April 22, 2012

Tag, you’re it: New book ’40 Classic Lawn Games’ calls readers to action

Former Maine residents Paul Tukey and Victoria Rowell discuss their new book, shopping malls and capture the flag.
Published
April 21, 2012

History-making dance troupe comes to Maine

From the Olympics to Sesame Street to breaking down barriers in the U.S.S.R. and China, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Company occupies a singular place in American cultural history and today's dance scene.
Published
April 21, 2012

New Freeport play a labor of love

"A Life in the Theatre," which just opened at Freeport Factory Stage, showcases some of the best on-stage talent in Maine.
Published
April 15, 2012

Arts Planner

The Portland Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to rock band Queen.

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Published
April 15, 2012

Audience Calendar

Art Edgar Degas: “The Private Impressionist,” drawings, prints, pastels, photographs and sculptures, Portland Museum of Art. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through May 28. “The Portland Show,” biennial invitational, work of more than 50 artists on the theme “Portland,” Greenhut Galleries, Portland. 772-2693; greenhutgalleries.com. Through April 27. “Springtime Floriade,” multi-disciplinary exhibit, Chocolate Church Art Gallery, Bath. chocolatechurcharts.org. Through […]
Published
April 15, 2012

He survived to tell a Titanic tale

A century ago today, Marshall Drew was in a lifeboat as the 'unsinkable' vessel vanished beneath the waves.
Published
April 15, 2012

Author Q&A: Humor ME

John McDonald's latest book is the distinctly droll 'Maine Trivia.'
Published
April 15, 2012

Movie Review: Kinda-funny-not-scary ‘Cabin’ clicks as goof on horror cliche

Joss Whedon amusingly deconstructs the human race’s need for frights, boogeymen and “Saw” sequels with “The Cabin in the Woods.” It’s a serio-comic blend of “Scream” and “The Adjustment Bureau,” more clever than brilliant, more high-concept than meticulously thought-out spoof. Five college kids pile into an RV for a trek to “my cousin’s cabin” in […]
Published
April 15, 2012

Book Review: Outlasting hardship, bloodshed for rebirth

Kambri Crews writes about her rise from a troubled Texas family to a stable life.