Arts & Entertainment

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December 19, 2010

Art Review: Exhibit honors Maine’s sturdy tradition of fresh air painting

Plein air painting is when artists head into the landscape to work directly from nature. It is the bread and butter of Maine’s storied role in American art. It first became popular in France in the 1870s following the invention of the paint tube. The newfound portability of paint had a massive effect on style. […]
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December 19, 2010

Weston’s ‘Leaves’ evokes spirit of America

In early 1941, Edward Weston was approached by the Limited Editions Club of New York and invited to make photographs to illustrate its deluxe edition of Walt Whitman’s epic poetry collection “Leaves of Grass.” Although he initially balked at the suggestion, the opportunity the project offered to travel cross-country and visit parts of the United […]
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December 19, 2010

Scene & Heard: First of many thanks

Family and friends honor Gov. Baldacci's service, informally for now, as he prepares to leave office.
Published
December 19, 2010

Audience Calendar

Art “The Search for Beauty: Whistler and His Time,” drawings and paintings, Colby College (Museum of Art), Waterville. Noon to 4:30 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 26. “The Architecture of Environmental Landscapes, Within and Without,” regional artists exploring environmental themes, University of New England (Art […]
Published
December 12, 2010

Book Review: More than a perfume primer: the Chanel story

When we think of perfume, few of us imagine the austere tidiness of a convent with its scent of fresh ironing, scrubbed stone floors and cupboards lined with rosewood and verbena. Fewer, still, link those smells to the world’s most popular fragrance, or “the monster,” as it’s known in the industry. Yet the origins of […]

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December 12, 2010

Arts Planner

• Portland Ballet Company brings a local version of “The Nutcracker” to life with its production of “The Victorian Nutcracker.” The show takes the classic Nutcracker story and sets it in historical Portland with sets, costumes and characters inspired by the Victoria Mansion, Hermann Kotzschmar and others. It will be performed at 2 and 7:30 […]
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December 12, 2010

Author Q&A: Lovin’ farms

A book sprouts when the Maine Farmland Trust taps its trove of fine photos and adds the stories of working Maine farms.
Published
December 12, 2010

Classical Beat: Some loves are easy, others need a spark

George Bernard Shaw, one of my inspirations as a music critic, once observed that music appreciation classes had it all backward. One has to love the music first, and the history, biography and musicology will follow — out of a desire to know more about the object of affection. No one ever came to enjoy […]
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December 12, 2010

Book Review: Through a looking glass, via Holmes

The game's afoot in this tale of two Sherlock-driven detectives in separate centuries.
Published
December 12, 2010

Scene & Heard Datebook

IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TUESDAY • Portland Greendrinks, 5:30 to 8 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. Enjoy free food and drink and network with others interested in green business and sustainable living. $2 with drinking vessel/$5 without. www.portlandgreendrinks.com. • Portland Buy Local Mixer, 5:30 to […]

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