The deliberate use of sewing, weaving, knitting and ceramics in creating art became part and parcel of a larger feminist movement.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Portland Press Herald.
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These Mainers are collecting and sharing stories about incarceration
The Freedom & Captivity project will tour the state in November to spread the word about a unique digital archive.
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Freeport shop zooms in on the unique details of the eye
A new art and photo gallery opened over the summer, giving people a unique perspective on their own eyes.
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Portland Museum of Art is looking for a lead curator
Shalini Le Gall left the museum this summer for a job at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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‘Misery’ and OgunquitFest highlight 6 Maine events this week
See the play based on Stephen King’s novel in Lewiston.
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13 Maine Halloween happenings to get you in the spirit
There are haunted house attractions, cemetery tours, scary movies and family-friendly fun all over the state, from Lebanon to Rockland or Kittery to Farmington.
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Six Halloween live shows haunt Portland, Arundel, Kittery and Bath with music
Space’s annual Halloween party on Oct. 31 features four bands.
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LeAnn Rimes sings about ‘Portland, Maine’ in new duet
The song was also released in 2014 by Tim McGraw and drew some local ire for the lyric ‘I don’t know where that is. And I don’t want to know.’
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$100,000 donation will help digitize Portland library’s center for city history
The money will help fund a sound booth and podcasting equipment in this special research room at the Portland Public Library.
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Art exhibit honors Maine’s Deaf community, victims of Lewiston shootings
The curators wanted to create a place for healing as the 2-year anniversary of the tragedy approaches.