This week: Portland Stage Company’s radio show, coffee beers, Banda Magda, a Talking Heads tribute, movies and more.
Arts & Entertainment
Christine Keeler, whose Profumo Affair rocked 1960s Britain, dies at 75
The tabloid scandal stoked concern that the London showgirl was funneling state secrets from a war secretary to a Soviet spy.
AARP magazine to award Mirren achievement honor
The magazine says its Movies for Grownups Awards will be televised for the first time in February.
Theater Review: A ‘Wonderful’ take on a holiday classic
With a talented cast and unique approach, the live radio play offers plenty to watch.
John Mayer has emergency appendectomy
The Grammy-winner was admitted to the hospital Tuesday morning.
New York City theater helping Kennebunk with high school musical
Artists from the Public Theater will work with local students and the community on ‘As You Like It.’
Portland String Quartet pays tribute to Maine composers and their teachers
The concert was Sunday at Woodfords Congregational Church.
Kennedy Center Honors celebrate artists, skip drama
The Trumps stay away from the awards usually attended by presidents.
New host of ‘Prairie Home’ calls Keillor allegation ‘heartbreaking’
Chris Thile also talks about progress in people recognizing what women have endured.
Deep Water: ‘Persephone’s Blues Song’ by Megan Grumbling
Maine poems, edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.