BIDDEFORD – The former Colette’s Cup Gallery, 146 Alfred St., is reopening this week for an exhibit, “Art in Biddeford: A 10-year Retrospective.” The exhibit, which opens from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, will feature works by local artists, including Kelly Jo Shows, Russel Whitten, Bud Swenson, Michelle Caron, […]
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Movie Review: ‘Home Run’ only hits a double
The first rule of any baseball movie is that the guys cast to star in it have to look like they can play. And in “Home Run,” Scott Elrod had the build, the swagger and the sweet swing of a big leaguer. That makes him and this thin tale of 12-step redemption credible and watchable, […]
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Book Review: ‘Giant’ challenge woven into a memorable tale
Maine author Bill Roorbach recently remarked at a public event that the publicist for his latest novel “hated it. He couldn’t boil it down.” That’s clearly a challenge with “Life Among Giants.” Strangely, it’s one of its most alluring traits, once a reader can let go of desiring to peg it, the need to establish […]
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Succeeding as a novelist – in a big way
After working as a musician and a college professor, Bill Roorbach’s current career ‘really takes off,’ thanks to ‘Life Among Giants.’
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Art Review: Impressive pairings and other art highlights
Generally, I only review shows that are still on view for the public, but Aucocisco Galleries in Portland has just begun a particularly worthy series of 12 micro-short, two-person shows that will be opening every Thursday through June. To soften my conundrum, we’ll dance lightly this week around several venues in and around Portland. THE […]
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Book Review: ‘Margaret’ a tale of romance in modern era
New England writer Joseph Monninger has an affection for Maine that runs deep. You can see it, hear it and feel its magnetic pull in the characters and settings of his new romantic novel, called simply “Margaret from Maine.” Behind that plain title, however, awaits a complex story of love, loss and loyalty that explores […]
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Farnsworth Art Museum gets spiffy for anniversary
The Farnsworth turns 65 and marks the occasion with a season featuring the best of its world-class best.
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Calendar
Art “Voices of Design” — 25 Years of Architalx, interactive exhibition that showcases the power of design, through May 19; “Blueberry Rakers,” photographs by David Brooks Stess, through May 19, Portland Museum of Art. portlandmuseum.org. “Malaga Island: Fragmented Lives,” historic photographs, documents, artifacts and first-person accounts, Maine State Museum, Augusta. mainestatemuseum.org. Through May. “Decorating the […]
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In The Arts: Bowdoin gives Kirkeby well-deserved due
The Per Kirkeby show at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick is an exhibition of the work of a painter of remarkable influence in Europe. In addition to his esteem as a painter, Kirkeby is also known as a sculptor, writer, geologist and filmmaker. After seeing the show, which includes a 48-minute explication […]