A new book, ‘It Was the Way She Said It,’ a collection of stories, essays and speeches, makes a case for giving the bestselling author greater recognition.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Guillermo del Toro almost lost his movie memorabilia in a wildfire. Now, he’s letting some of it go
Guillermo del Toro rose to fame creating horror movies that will likely help shape the genre for generations to come. But, at his core, the Mexican-born horror buff is a collector.
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These 7 movies playing in Maine feel like rebellion in unsettling times
Movies about courage, truth and acceptance are an answer to the current political climate.
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See historic photos of Portland’s State Theatre
The theatre was designed by architect Herbert W. Rhodes, and opened in 1929
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Paula Cole talks Lilith Fair and how a tour that came to Maine brought it to life
The film features interviews with Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan along with Liz Phair, Erykah Badu, Sheryl Crow and several others.
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Maine’s best bets this week include comic Kevin James and roller derby
Also, see ‘Eleanor,’ a one-woman show about first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, at Portland Stage.
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7 Maine fall foliage treks with an antique twist
Here are some suggested routes that include scenery and antique or vintage shops along the way, from Cornish and Bethel to Hallowell and Fairfield.
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Meet the new executive director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Derek Beckvold has worked around the world and is currently the managing director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Bowdoin College Conservatives host ‘October 7,’ a play spotlighting stories of Hamas attack survivors
The stage reading Thursday night at Pickard Theater came just a few days after the student group postponed a vigil for slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk because of reported threats.
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Maine’s Role Model will be the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Tucker Pillsbury, the Maine-born singer known as Role Model, will perform on the NBC late night show’s second episode of the season, Oct. 11.