Arts & Entertainment

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July 21, 2013

Book Review: Engaging tale, but it needed Rowling

‘Cuckoo’s Calling’ didn’t stand out among who-dun-its until we learned its author’s real name.
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July 21, 2013

Calendar

Art “Dirigo,” third “Women Pioneers” exhibition, 18 artists who embody Maine’s motto, “I Lead,” University of New England, Art Gallery, Portland. une.edu/artgallery. Through Sunday. “Surface, Light and Structure,” Frances Hynes, Richard Keen and Lyle Salmi, Elizabeth Moss Gallery, Falmouth. elizabethmossgalleries.com. Through Sunday. “Praxis,” new work by Jesse Gillespie, Pascal Hall, Rockport. 236-4272. Through Sunday. “Roads […]
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July 21, 2013

Art Review: Depth under the hoopla about the Lunder Collection

There will be a great deal written nationally about the works in Colby’s Lunder Collection. A cynic could question the import of the news: After all, this is about a new wing on an already multi-winged museum and a collection that has already been announced and commended. But things really have changed: Maine has a […]
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July 21, 2013

Fiber artists display ‘Hidden Histories’

TOPSHAM – “Hidden Histories,” an exhibit of work by Sallie Findlay, Karen Munson and Debra Spaulding, is on display at Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St. in Topsham. A reception and artists’ talk will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. July 28. The exhibit features abstract, naturally dyed and stitched figures and textile works. Sallie […]
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July 21, 2013

Modern Monhegan

A new exhibition at the island's museum captures how modern art altered the offshore haven for artists.

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July 21, 2013

Bob Keyes: Opera strikes a chord in young artists

The story of “La Boheme” is richly layered and detailed, and one to which any young artist working in Portland today could relate. The Giacomo Puccini opera, on stage this week at Merrill Auditorium courtesy of PORTopera, brings audiences into the daily lives of young artists struggling in the Latin Quarter of Paris. As only […]
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July 21, 2013

Classical Beat: PORTopera director gives ‘Boheme’ modern look, realistic feel

I recently attended a rehearsal of PORTopera’s new production of “La Boheme” and judging by what I heard, this promises to be a peak musical experience. PORTopera has produced “La Boheme” before, as its third opera and the first staged at Merrill Auditorium. The series has been running for 19 years now, but artistic director […]
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July 21, 2013

Dine Out Maine: Ports of Italy a welcome anchorage in Boothbay Harbor

We entered Ports of Italy through the back door in order to park in its small but free lot, a big plus in downtown Boothbay Harbor in the summer. Owner Sante Calandri welcomed us with vigor. We were ushered through an elegant dining area of dark furnishings and original works by several local artists to […]
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July 21, 2013

Movies: ‘Conjuring’ haunts in all the best ways

Haunted house movies only work if the people in the house are worth scaring. Sounds stupid, but it’s true, although let’s be honest: Real estate is inherently frightening. You put all that money in and only Satan knows if it’ll turn out to be a decent investment, or if you’ll be able to afford what […]
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July 21, 2013

Author Q & A: Food swings

It took 50 years and a move to Portland for author Kate Christensen to discover how to manage her appetit so it's truly bon.

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