Opera Maine will stage Stephen Sondheim’s classic at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray covers the outdoors and tourism at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture
For these guest artists, Bates Dance Festival is an incubator for creativity
This year’s performances include new iterations of two yearslong projects by dancers Onye Ozuzu and Gesel Mason.
advertisement
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
How artist Ann Craven paints the moon
The artist, who is based in New York and Maine, has returned to this subject for three decades. Her work is on view in three area museums this summer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine has long been a destination for international artists. Under Trump, some are staying away.
Artists, festivals and presenters are feeling the effects of the president’s policies on immigration enforcement, travel bans and sexual orientation.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Outdoor sculptures are emerging all over Maine
New exhibitions are popping up across the state, including ‘One Less Traveled’ in Cumberland.
Posted inMaine, News
After legal battle, Portland Museum of Art applies to tear down former Children’s Museum
The museum said it would create a ‘temporary public park’ on the site next summer while working toward a major expansion.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Biddeford rapper Assasi blends story and song to tell tales of his Syrian home
The artist will weave stories about Syrian culture with acoustic Middle Eastern music and Arabic hip-hop in a performance raising money to visit his family in Aleppo for the first time in 13 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Body of missing clam harvester found in Narraguagus Bay
A family member reported 51-year-old Alton Wallace missing on May 18.
Posted inMaine, News
This year, Portland Pride is jubilant — and defiant
Thousands marched, danced and celebrated in the annual parade and festival Saturday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
The Hill Arts plans to break ground on new Munjoy Hill venue in October
The Hill Arts has raised $9 million of the $18 million needed for the new 400-seat theater on Congress Street.