A restaurant, a frame shop and a former elementary school all have exhibits on display.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Review
Dance review: Doug Varone returns to Bates festival with message of hope at time of uncertainty
The large group sections of his work are the most impressive.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Maine
Theater review: Hackmatack’s ‘Mamma Mia’ a rambunctious romp back to the ’70s
ABBA clones and a talented cast sparkle in this fun, frothy throwback.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Review: Opera Maine makes wise choices with ‘The Magic Flute’
A new production for the 25-year-old company, the opera was well cast and appropriately adjusted for modern times.
Posted inMaine, Maine Voices Live, Sports
Maine Voices Live: Marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette dives into her experiences on the open water
The 68-year-old grandmother from Westbrook has set several records – and doesn’t plan on stopping.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Classical review: Quartets highlight composers’ earliest works
The Bowdoin International Music Festival featured the Ying and Jupiter String quartets at its Monday concert.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: New midcoast film festival will screen stories from real life
The first MidCoast Film Fest is this weekend at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta.
Posted inDo This, Food, Life & Culture
Where to get pints en plein air in Portland
Here’s a rundown of the best restaurant decks and patios for craft-brew fans.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Theater review: ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ cast members take their roles to the limit
The Fenix Theatre Company presents the Shakespeare classic in the round at Deering Oaks.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Theater review: Stellar cast reminds that ‘Cabaret’ is one of the best musicals ever
From silly little ditties to heartbreaking ballads, every song and dance number, as directed by B.T. McNicholl, is memorable.