As the sponsor of poetry readings, the founder of a literary magazine, and a publisher, George Van Deventer is longstanding champion of poetry in Maine. This week’s column shows he is also a poet. Early Morning Trumpet — for Gabe by George V. Van Deventer On occasion, leaving the barn after milking, I’d hear my […]
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Reckless conduct with a paintbrush
When staring down a blank canvas, Francine Schrock aspires to apply her
strokes with ‘reckless abandon.’ See how she fares in a new Portland show.
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Art Review: Colby’s summer lineup rates a practically perfect 10
The Colby College Museum of Art’s summer slate features 10 solid shows that range from a fascinatingly grim gem about elegies to one of the most significant and powerful photographic exhibitions on view in the nation. Now arranged by genre, even the permanent collection has a fresh curatorial face — as well as a few […]
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• The summer concert series of the Friends of Kotzschmar Organ begins this week with Felix Hell, the German-born organist of great renown. He’s performed on the Kotzschmar several times, and FOKO is lucky to continue to lure him back to Portland. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and features the century-old organ that […]
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Book Review: Gripped anew by a Swedish thriller
There be monsters in this gripping Swedish thriller. Unlikely monsters, but no less terrifying for that. The second book to feature dogged police detective Joona Linna, “The Hypnotist” begins with the gruesome murder of a family. Linna enlists the help of Erik Maria Bark, an acute-trauma expert. The detective wants the doctor to hypnotize the […]
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Scene & Heard Datebook
TODAY • Library Sundae, 1 to 4 p.m., Falmouth Memorial Library, Falmouth. Enjoy ice cream sundaes, antique cars and live music. Free. 781-2351. TUESDAY • Annual Art Show, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence, Portland. View the work of John Swan and enjoy sparkling cider and hors d’oeuvres. Free. 797-0600. • Portland […]
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Dine Out Maine: Cinque Terre merges Maine, Italy with outstanding results
New dining establishments in Greater Portland tend to draw much attention, which can mean that established restaurants — those that helped to foster the city’s reputation for great food — sometimes get taken for granted. Cinque Terre may be one such place, recognized over the years in regional and national media for its commitment to […]
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Book Review: Engaging game warden entangled in new mystery
Maine game warden Mike Bowditch is back. Introduced in Paul Doiron’s 2010 debut novel, “The Poacher’s Son,” Bowditch is only slightly more seasoned as a warden in the sequel, “Trespasser.” But he’s still impetuous, impassioned and inclined to stick his nose into murder investigations outside his jurisdiction — disregarding the damage it could heap on […]
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• In Waterville, the Colby College Museum of Art hosts separate but related exhibitions that bring together photography from various periods in American history. “American Modern,” opening Saturday, showcases photographs from the 1930s by American masters Berenice Abbott, Margaret Bourke-White and Walker Evans with loans from major collections including the Metropolitan Museum, the National Gallery […]
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Audience Calendar
Art “New Works” by Craig Mooney and Henry Isaacs, Gallery on Chase Hill, Kennebunkport. maine-art.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through July 10. Through July 21. “Maine Moderns: Art in Seguinland, 1900-1940,” 65 paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs will examine the personal and professional relationships of a small group of American modernists who worked […]