Arts & Entertainment

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April 14, 2013

Classical Beat: Privileged to witness an extraordinary musical event

I have been writing a lot lately about Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” on the 100th anniversary of its premiere, but I had to go far away to hear a truly definitive performance, arguably the best of the century. We were in Buenos Aires last week and wanted to hear a concert at the Teatro Colon, […]
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April 14, 2013

Siblings pair up for a capital show

AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Art Association will present “The Brother and Sister Exhibition,” featuring photographs by David Hodsdon and prints by Frances Hodsdon beginning Monday at the Harlow on the Circle lobby gallery, 45 Memorial Circle. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will be on display through June 14. […]
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April 14, 2013

Bob Keyes: The general from Maine will loom large at Civil War symposium

Larissa Vigue Picard is certain of one thing when it comes to the Civil War Sesquicentennial Symposium coming up April 27 in Portland. “I will guarantee you that Joshua Chamberlain’s name will be mentioned at this symposium, although we do not have a specific event that focuses on him. But this is 150 years after […]
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April 14, 2013

Society Notebook: Bettered toast

Thursday's Toast on the Coast raises $30,000 -- one-third more than last year -- for Easter Seals Maine, whose work supports children, families and veterans.
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April 14, 2013

Author Q & A: Very Truly Yours

Carl Little's new book showcases the stunning realism of the art of Joel Babb.

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April 14, 2013

Book Review: ‘Margaret’ a tale of romance in modern era

New England writer Joseph Monninger has an affection for Maine that runs deep. You can see it, hear it and feel its magnetic pull in the characters and settings of his new romantic novel, called simply “Margaret from Maine.” Behind that plain title, however, awaits a complex story of love, loss and loyalty that explores […]
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April 14, 2013

Movie Review: ‘Trance’ plays with mind, not heart

The heist picture gets a few Danny Boyle head-game twists with “Trance,” a movie about memory, the mind and manipulating both to find some “lost” stolen art. James McAvoy is Simon, trusted employee of a London auction house. On the day they put Goya’s “Witches in the Air” under the gavel, thieves attack. But Simon […]
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April 14, 2013

Art Review: ‘Lines,’ ‘Figure’ fortuitiously converge in Portland spaces

There is an exhibition of African-American book illustrators at the Museum of African Culture in Portland that includes multiple winners — all Mainers — of the prestigious Coretta Scott King Award. “Lines Converge, Colors Dance” is particularly interesting not only because it puts the work in a context of African roots, but because it puts local […]
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April 14, 2013

Take Heart: A Conversation in Poetry

Today’s column features three poems about arrivals that celebrate spring in Maine.
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April 14, 2013

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