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Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.

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  • Published
    March 2, 2012

    At this show, the art sales benefit artist community

    Aucocisco Galleries is using some proceeds to build a fund to assist colleagues in need.

  • Published
    March 1, 2012

    All about Portland

    Greenhut Galleries opens its sixth Biennial Invitational Portland Show featuring more than 50 established Maine artists.

  • Published
    February 28, 2012

    MECA students develop Pirates logo

    The Portland Pirates will use the new logo in all merchandise for the 2012-13 20th anniversary season.

  • Published
    February 26, 2012

    ‘The Artist:’ One ‘beautiful movie’

    Its acting, storytelling and cinematography impress professionals in Maine.

  • Published
    February 26, 2012

    Longfellow Fest recalls violin virtuoso Ole Bull

    After attending a concert by the Norwegian violin virtuoso Ole Bull in Boston in 1844, Fannie Longfellow remarked, “When I drove home, I seemed to see 12 moons instead of one.” Bull, a handsome man and musician of international renown, had that effect on people, and particularly the ladies. He was admired by many and […]

  • Published
    February 23, 2012

    Swinging on a star

    Benny Goodman fan Dave Bennett brings the music of the King of Swing to Portland for a Pops! tribute concert.

  • Published
    February 21, 2012

    Norway Arts Festival administrator steps down

    Aranka Matolcsy, visual arts administrator for the Norway Arts Festival, has stepped down from her position.

  • Published
    February 20, 2012

    Will new Bangor arena steal the show from Portland?

    Competition for concerts has been coming from the south. Now, that wind could shift.

  • Published
    February 19, 2012

    Arts Planner

    Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams come to town.

  • Published
    February 19, 2012

    Degas vu

    More than 100 works by the great French artist can be seen in ‘The Private Impressionist,’ opening Thursday at the Portland Museum of Art.