Arts & Entertainment
USC study shows Carrie Fisher was right about roles for older women
The 100 top-grossing films of 2014 had zero women over age 45 in a leading role.
Portland’s Bob Ludwig could win a Grammy Award for fifth straight year
He was nominated for two awards Monday, including Album of the Year for “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes.
Movies: George Lucas: To feel the true force of ‘Star Wars,’ he had to learn to let it go
The man who launched the franchise takes a long look back – and ahead.
Society Notebook: Thanks to art lovers
The Portland Museum of Art throws a holiday party to show gratitude to supporters for helping to keep its halls bedecked.
Book Review: How Alex Haley built a towering cultural legacy
A new biography examines the life of the author of two defining books of the 20th century: “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” and “Roots.”
Signings, etc.: John William Babin at Mechanic Hall in Portland
The author will discuss his new book, “Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in Portland.”
New on the Shelf
“Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show,” By Daniel de Vise
Audience Calendar
n ART EVENTS Holiday Hodgepodge II, proceeds from sales of affordable fine art and craft will support programming at the gallery in 2016. Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Through Saturday. “Mother Tongue,” work by Clarity, the artist team of Robert and Su.Sane Hake. Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. librarycamden.org. Artists reception 6-8 […]
South Portland space shows work for holidays by YES artists
CIA Café’s Deck the Walls show continues through the month.