For a more intimate experience and a return to how classical music was once experienced, Maine musicians are performing house concerts.
January 3, 2016
Society Notebook: A big party was had by all
The Portland Marriott in South Portland welcomes employees of smaller companies that want the feel of a gala holiday event, with dance music and new people to meet.
Movies: Begging the question: Are we immune to on-screen suffering?
Two new super-violent movies, “The Hateful Eight” and “The Revenant” leave absolutely nothing to the imagination with their in-your-face gore.
Dine Out Maine: David’s KPT in Kennebunkport
The room is beautiful, while the food is sometimes great, sometimes not
Television: New Netflix series, ‘Making a Murderer,’ as disturbing as it is addictive
The true-crime documentary is a disturbing portrait of tribal politics in small-town America and a chilling reminder that the criminal justice system is not always just.
Signings, etc.: Emily Kinney at Kennebunk Library
The author will discuss her novel “The Island of Lote.”
new on the shelf
“Of Beards and Men: The Revealing History of Facial Hair” by Christopher Oldstone-Moore
Grow: Philodendron
It’s a low-stress option for people who feel they’ve failed with houseplants.
Homegrown: Suds two ways
Beer soap made with Geary’s Pale Ale won’t give you a buzz, but it will lather you up and moisturize your beer-drinking hands.
Meet filmmaker Huey Coleman
His latest documentary tells the story of MOFGA’s new heritage orchard, planted in an old gravel pit.