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Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Sports
Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for ‘Blind Side,’ sues to end conservatorship
Oher has filed a petition in a Tennessee probate court saying the couple he thought adopted him actually remain his conservators, and he asked for a full accounting of the money earned off the use of his name and story.
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Theater review: ‘Something Rotten!’ spoofs theater world, from Shakespeare to modern musicals
The comedy concludes the season for Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick.
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Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Hear the Novel Jazz Septet play the music of Duke Ellington in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday.
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Film festival honors Portland’s most famous director and his influential brother
The John and Francis Ford Film Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, mostly in Portland, with screenings and discussions
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Live Music Lineup: A floating show and two festivals this weekend
Hear live music in Casco Bay, Biddeford and Denmark.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Face the Music: Maia Sharp is at her finest with new album (and a Portland show)
‘Reckless Thoughts’ is out on Friday, and she plays One Longfellow Square on Aug. 26.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
In ‘Soft Features,’ a radio reporter’s fulfilling work and home life may not be as they seem
Gillian Burnes has written a subtle, believable debut novel set in the world of public radio.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
James McBride’s new novel entertains while getting deep about equality
‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,’ by James McBride, is a moving tale about a Jewish woman who tries to save a Black boy during the Depression.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Society Notebook: Kennebunkport Historical Society holds Gatsby-themed gala
The organization put on a second 70th anniversary party, so summer residents could celebrate.