Stephen Halpert, a photography proponent and former art house theater owner, died Saturday at 91. He was a significant contributor to the Portland art scene, with exhibitions at the University of New England and the Maine Museum of Photographic Arts.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Portland Press Herald.
Griff has opened for some of pop’s biggest stars. Now she has a debut album of her own to tour
British singer-songwriter Griff’s career has been an undeniable whirlwind. Less than two years after releasing her first single – and finishing her A-level exams – she won the Brit Award for Rising Star. Then she opened for Dua Lipa. Then Ed Sheeran. Then Coldplay. Then Taylor Swift. In between those gigs, solo shows and music […]
Former Colby College hockey player lends her expertise to ‘Inside Out 2’
Tracey Roberts works at Pixar in a different role, but served as consultant on the film because of her in-depth knowledge of the sport.
New Mainer artists get boost from Mayo Street grant program
The Portland arts center recently awarded its 3rd round of $1,000 grants to people practicing traditional art forms.
Portland Jazz Orchestra releases live album, Dead Gowns and Genevieve Stokes announce tours
The Bowdoin International Music Festival celebrates its 60th birthday with a gathering in Brunswick on Saturday.
Tickets on sale for Flaming Lips on July 25, The Beach Boys on Aug. 2
See singer-songwriter Billy Bragg at Aura on July 24.
A longer-than-planned stint in Maine led to filmmaker’s ‘Come Stay’
Victoria Haynes’ short film is premiering this week at the Maine International Film Festival.
Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53
In February 2020, Doherty revealed that the cancer had returned and she was at stage four.
A new biography focuses on a pivotal period for Jack Kerouac
‘Becoming Kerouac: A Writer in His Time’ looks at the Beat writer from his college days until just before the publication of his most famous work.
Society Notebook: Chamber’s Imagine Portland gala inspires children’s book
The Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce also recognized community leaders at its annual event.