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Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Deep Water: ‘Old Friends,’ by Dave Morrison
Maine poem edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Julia Gagnon electrifies Bath with her album tour
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant showcases her evolving voice for her first live performance on the ‘Wildflowers’ tour in the Midcoast area, from her newest album released over the summer.
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Leonard Lauder, who gifted millions to Maine causes, dies at 92
He lived part time in Maine with his wife, Judy Glickman Lauder.
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Dissecting the scariest two notes in film history
To depict the silver screen’s apex predator in ‘Jaws,’ John Williams composed the musical equivalent of blood in the water.
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View moments from the Portland Old Port Festival from the 1970s to the ’90s
The annual pre-summer event ran for 46 years.
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Maine Inside Out is raising $25k to bring theater to prisons
The nonprofit hopes to raise funds to replace a canceled federal grant and is touring the original play ‘Broken Clock’ this year, including a Tuesday performance in Lewiston ahead of Juneteenth.
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Catch films and shows across Maine celebrating Pride month
Several screenings and events are free.
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Check out 6 fun events going on in Maine this week
Events include local band Starling, the PortFringe theater festival and the Big Gay Dance Party.
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Celebrate summer with 14 can’t-miss events across Maine
The Yarmouth Clam Festival, Shakespeare in the Park and Maine Open Lighthouse Day are among the offerings.