See homages to David Bowie, Prince, The Cure and The Rolling Stones in Portland this week, and other shows coming this summer.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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‘Wildcat’ and 6 other movies that dare to make a writer’s life watchable
The newest film, starring Maya Hawke as Flannery O’Connor, follows in the footsteps of a half-dozen fiendishly clever biopics.
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Deertrees Theatre to kick off a busy season in June
Along with hosting music and theater, the historic landmark in Harrison will be giving tours and showing art.
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Tickets on sale for Norah Jones; Hasan Minhaj is here next week
Plus, metal act Baroness takes the stage at the State Theatre on Friday, and much more.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Nicki Minaj postpones concert after apparent drug bust
Minaj documented the incident on social media.
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Richard Sherman, who supplied songs and musical magic for Walt Disney, dies at 95
Richard Sherman, along with his brother Robert, were the ideal match for Disney’s family film factory, where they built a career creating what Richard Sherman once described as ‘upbeat, spirited, happy songs that make people feel good.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
In 2 shows coming to a close, charming wall sculptures and a loose take on mentorship
‘Kitty Wales: Drift’ is on a view at Speedwell Contemporary until Saturday, and ‘Generations’ is up for a couple weeks at Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Society Notebook: Spurwink is all about inclusivity
The behavioral health nonprofit named Maine Needs founder Angela Stone its Humanitarian of the Year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Jack McMorrow’s Maine mystery-solving days are numbered
Author and former Maine newspaper reporter Gerry Boyle has decided to end his Jack McMorrow series after 31 years and 14 books. The last one, ‘Hard Line,’ goes on sale June 11.
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Deep Water: ‘Junk Drawer,’ by Richard Foerster
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.