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May 8, 2011

Author Q&A: Back Pages

Liz Thomson and Patrick Humphries restore Dylan biographer Bob Shelton's original manuscript of 'No Direction Home.'
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May 8, 2011

Art Review: Barnet’s savvy geometry sparkles brighter than ever

PORTLAND — Will Barnet spent many of his summers painting in Maine. Considering the artist turns 100 this month, we’re talking about a lot of summers and very deep roots. To celebrate Barnet’s milestone, the Portland Museum of Art has mounted a disappointingly limited but nonetheless delightful little show, “Will Barnet at 100.” Barnet is […]
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May 8, 2011

Bob Keyes: Cape’s leading lights inspire new music

CAPE ELIZABETH — It was in Chicago of all places that Tom Lizotte hatched the idea of commissioning a piece of music to celebrate the legacies of Cape Elizabeth’s famous former and current residents. Lizotte, the Cape high school band director, had completed a touristy afternoon and was leafing through a book about film director […]
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May 8, 2011

Classical Beat: Lack of success with fusion underscores classical greatness

The Choral Art Society’s recent performance of Carol Barnett’s “Bluegrass Mass” got me thinking about fusion in general and its influence, or lack thereof, on classical music. The classical example of fusion that didn’t work is the experiment, many years ago, that proclaimed the existence of “cold fusion,” a nuclear process that was to produce […]
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May 8, 2011

Siblings side by side in show at gallery

3 Fish Gallery, 377 Cumberland Ave., Portland, presents “Not Like the Other,” featuring recent art by Max Leon and Erin Leon, a brother-sister art-making team. The exhibition runs through May. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and by appointment. Max Leon is a self-taught artist and draftsman. He has shown his […]

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May 8, 2011

Signings, etc.

GLENNA JOHNSON SMITH
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May 8, 2011

Book Review: The life and lines of a true Bard hater

Parental rebellion leads Arthur Phillips to take on Shakespeare -- and himself.
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May 8, 2011

Voicing passion for classical music

As a radio host and as a singer, Suzanne Nance's vibrancy and commitment attract audiences.
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May 8, 2011

Book Review: ‘Like the Willow Tree’ a story for all ages

From the simple beauty of its barns and buildings to the odor of thin-sliced lemons baking in a two-crust pie, Maine’s Shaker Village at Sabbathday Lake testifies to the faith of dedicated people. That dedication emerges strong and compelling in Bridgton writer Lois Lowry’s new book, “Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of Lydia Amelia […]
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May 8, 2011

Society Notebook: Feeding a Need

Good Shepherd's humanitarian dinner draws a crowd of committed supporters.

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