NEW ON THE SHELF: “Ballet 422,” documentary. In a rare streamlined and almost businesslike look at an oft and understandably romanticized art form, director Jody Lee Lipes (HBO’s “Girls”) trains his cameras on young dancer/choreographer Justin Peck, who at a mere 25 had been commissioned by the New York City Ballet to create the only […]

The pianist, who died in January, performed until he was 99.

The midcoast artist will be on view through June at Richard Boyd Art Gallery.

Part of the Portland Museum of Art’s ‘Circa’ series, the show is on view through Dec. 6.

‘Astriferous’ by Alicia Thurston

Harper Lee, Stephen King and George Mitchell are among the authors awaiting on the shelves.

There’s a lot going on at the Bates Dance Festival each summer, including training for professional, pre-professional dancers, choreographers and artists, and students as young as 7. But there are also several performances and lectures from established and emerging artists who come to the festival from all over the world that are open to the […]

The Maine Historical Society has fun raising funds at the first big event at The Press Hotel and with the Magical History Tour.