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February 13, 2011

Author Q &A: He cast a wide net

Preacher, painter, prolific writer: Jonathan Fisher was all this and more as a man uniquely of 18th and early 19th century Maine.
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February 13, 2011

Bob Keyes: J.Crew dabbles in Homer’s palette

PORTLAND – Winslow Homer, fashionista. Homer, the long-deceased American artist lovingly known for his paintings of the Maine coast, is also gaining a bit of reputation for his influence on what we wear and how we look. The trendy clothing retailer J.Crew turned to Homer’s earthy watercolors when it launched its new spring line. Frank […]
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February 13, 2011

Art Review: Kalischer at Colby: Not to be missed

WATERVILLE – As usual, the Colby College Museum of Art has a bunch of great shows on display. Between its scale, collections and accessibility, I think Colby is currently Maine’s greatest champion of visual arts. And it’s hard to compete with the fact that Colby is always free to the public. There was a busload […]
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February 13, 2011

Society Notebook: Light amid loss

Proceeds top $150,000 when a generous crowd turns out to support the Center for Grieving Children, which provides free bereavement help in the community.
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February 13, 2011

Mainers can root for the home team

As Maine goes, so go the Grammys. OK, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but Maine will be well-represented at tonight’s Grammy Awards. Andrew Cyr, a product of the Fort Kent music program, has a nomination in the classical category for his work in the Manhattan-based Metropolis Ensemble. The chamber group, which Cyr […]

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February 13, 2011

MFA’s Maine Connection

The Boston museum looked to the north for artisans with the old-school skills needed to help with the restoration of two of its historic period rooms.
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February 13, 2011

Audience Calendar

Art “Weston: Leaves of Grass,” Edward Weston photographs, Portland Museum of Art, $4-$10, free under age 6. 775-6148. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Through March 13. “Rackstraw Downes: Onsite Paintings, 1972–2008,” Portland Museum of Art, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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February 13, 2011

Scene & Heard Datebook

IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: MONDAY • Our Funny Valentines, 7:30 p.m., Bowdoin College Campus, Brunswick. Join Maine State Music Theatre for a cocktail and dessert party with silent auction items and then enjoy a concert with the stars of “Always … Patsy Cline.” $100. […]
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February 13, 2011

Signings

CHRIS VAN DUSEN Camden-based children’s author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen will be at Gulf of Maine Books to help the store celebrate 32 years in business in Maine. Van Dusen’s books include: “If I Built A Car”; “Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee”; “A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee”; and “The Circus Ship.” WHEN: […]
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February 13, 2011

53rd Grammy Awards: Another chance for those famously fickle voters

The Grammy Awards traditionally generate a mixture of love, hate and laughter, but one thing you can say about them: they’ve thrown predictability right out the window with the CD player. It’s hard to know just what those wacky voters will do next when they impart top honors to Herbie Hancock and Taylor Swift. Hancock’s […]

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