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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
    January 20, 2012

    Festival’s focus: Creating an arts destination

    Organizers are hoping their performance festival becomes an annual event that kicks off the start of the tourist season.

  • Published
    January 19, 2012

    Arts festival coming to Portland this summer

    The Portland Performing Arts Festival, June 28 to July 1, will include live music, theater, dance and more.

  • Published
    January 19, 2012

    Good Theater’s ‘Fall’ guys

    The critically acclaimed ‘Next Fall’ tells the story of Luke and Adam and their unlikely relationship.

  • Published
    January 19, 2012

    Guest violinist for PSO brings extra appreciation of Sibelius

    Steven Moeckel, who serves as concertmaster of the Phoenix Symphony, is guest violinist for the PSO’s Tuesday concert.

  • Published
    January 15, 2012

    Profiles in courage

    Stories of heroism from the front lines of the civil rights movement are told in ‘Warriors Don’t Cry,’ a theatrical homage to the history-making Little Rock Nine.

  • Published
    January 15, 2012

    Author Q&A: The lady vanishes

    Set in Maine, Morgan Callan Rogers’ debut novel is about a mother’s disappearance and the effect it has on the daughter left behind.

  • Published
    January 12, 2012

    ‘MAMMA MIA!’

    How can you resist it? The smash hit hits the Merrill for four shows starting tonight.

  • Published
    January 11, 2012

    Two historic Maine murals to get prime spots in new school

    The Depression-era murals depict men at work in traditional Maine industries.

  • Published
    January 8, 2012
    Mamma Mia Tour

    Arts Planner

    • Portland Ovations brings a touring version of the musical “Mamma Mia!” to Merrill Auditorium at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. This show features the music of the pop band ABBA. It’s a story of summer love that unfolds on a Greek island, featuring familiar songs such as […]

  • Published
    January 8, 2012

    Plinker, painter

    Paul Wyse spent the first 30 years of his life learning the skills necessary to become the best concert pianist possible. It took him much less time to become a master portrait artist.