All year long songs jumped from theater loudspeakers straight to the emotional core of audiences.
2016
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Television: Bittersweetness for Abbeyites: ‘Downton’ returns, but for the last time
It’s the end of the line for Lord and Lady Grantham, Carson and Mrs. Hughes and the rest.
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A new trend in chamber music — coming to your living room
For a more intimate experience and a return to how classical music was once experienced, Maine musicians are performing house concerts.
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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.
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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.
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Dine Out Maine: David’s KPT in Kennebunkport
The room is beautiful, while the food is sometimes great, sometimes not
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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.
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Signings, etc.: Emily Kinney at Kennebunk Library
The author will discuss her novel “The Island of Lote.”
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new on the shelf
“Of Beards and Men: The Revealing History of Facial Hair” by Christopher Oldstone-Moore
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Grow: Philodendron
It’s a low-stress option for people who feel they’ve failed with houseplants.