Arts & Entertainment

Published
March 3, 2012

Dine Out Maine: Back Bay Grill rises to top with a focus on excellence

Unlike many, I have not had a long or deep love affair with Back Bay Grill in Portland. But that’s nothing more than negligence. I’ve dined there only twice before in its nearly 25-year existence. Now, like many, I am head over heels. Feb. 11 brought out Valentine’s Day celebrants who wanted a weekend outing […]
Published
February 26, 2012

Designers weigh in on couture for Close

We asked local fashion mavens their ideas on what would suit the Oscar nominee on the red carpet.
Published
February 26, 2012

Oscars ’12: Who will, or should, be the winners

There are leading contenders, but that doesn't preclude an upset.
Published
February 26, 2012

‘The Artist:’ One ‘beautiful movie’

Its acting, storytelling and cinematography impress professionals in Maine.
Published
February 26, 2012

Classical Beat: Portland Symphony Orchestra to honor Benny Goodman

The first time I heard Benny Goodman was at a classical concert near Southport, Conn., in the late '40s or early '50s.

Published
February 26, 2012

Art review: The drawings of Avy Claire

Last fall, I noted in these pages that Avy Claire’s tree pictures made of words transcribed from the radio did more to spell out the real time of their making than any other drawings I had ever seen. In the context of a group show, it’s actually quite an accomplishment to convey that kind of […]
Published
February 26, 2012

Dine Out Maine: For hearty breakfast, Phat Boys puts its best food forward

Chicken fried, Dixie fried and country fried are all variations of the same battered, salt-laden cooking process popularized south of the Mason-Dixon line. Because I spent a period of years existing on honky-tonk road food, and because my husband and I still travel that stretch of Americana between here and Nashville, I have developed an […]
Published
February 26, 2012

Author Q&A: Laying the foundation for civil rights

SMCC history professor Eben Miller's new book focuses on the unsung efforts of an early generation of activists.
Published
February 26, 2012

Scene & Heard: Gaga over Degas

Portland Museum of Art members mingle with artists and collectors at the opening reception for the museum's Degas exhibit.
Published
February 26, 2012

Signings, etc.: Howie Carr

Author and popular Boston talk radio host Howie Carr will be signing copies of his newest crime novel, “Hard Knocks.” He has written two previous best-sellers, “The Brothers Bulger” and “Hitman.” WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Nonesuch Books & Cards, Mill Creek Shopping Center, South Portland HOW MUCH: Free INFO: Nonesuchbooks.com; 799-2659

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