Arts & Entertainment
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Classical Beat: Bruckner’s quirks colored his work
When the French/Polish painter Balthus was asked to write an introduction to an exhibit catalog, he responded: “Balthus is an artist about whom nothing is known. Now let’s look at the paintings.” The same may be said about Austrian composer Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), whose Symphony No. 4 (“Romantic”) will be performed by the Portland Symphony […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Arts Dispatches
PORTLAND Office of Tourism recognizes ArtWalk Maine for creativity ArtWalk Maine received the Maine Tourism Award for Commitment to Creativity at the 2011 Maine Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Gov. Paul LePage presented the award to ArtWalk Maine representatives Tammy Ackermann, Joshua Bodwell and Susan Perrine. Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism and the Maine […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Arts Planner
Jazz brunch • Grammy Award-winning pianist Paul Sullivan performs at the Jazz Breakfast from 10:30 a.m. to noon today in the cafe at the Portland Museum of Art. The concert is free with museum admission, and breakfast is available for purchase. Rosie Upton, a vocalist with whom Sullivan has collaborated the last couple of years, […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Taste & Tell: Authentic Indian cooking will delight spice lovers
SOUTH PORTLAND – In this, my farewell review, I have the honor of describing Aroma Authentic Indian, a very good new restaurant that serves marvelously spiced meals, surprising, tasty desserts and intriguing appetizers. The familiar Indian snacks are on the list too, but for anyone who delights in new tastes and aromas that prove the […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Book review: Book comes to defense of wife sullied by Dickens
To have once lived and then be utterly forgotten is one thing. To have lived and then be remembered in a way that is a cruel distortion — of who you were and how you loved — is quite another. Perhaps worst of all is to have that distortion purposefully fabricated by the love of […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Audience Calendar
Art Rackstraw Downes: Onsite Paintings, 1972-2008, Portland Museum of Art, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Through March 20. Weston: Leaves of Grass, Edward Weston photographs, Portland Museum of Art, $4-$10, free under age 6. 775-6148. 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Flight of Fancy
A whimsical reimagining of the Wright brothers' historic quest takes wing at Portland Stage Company.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Signings, etc.
GAIL DONOVAN A live bug zoo at 1:30 p.m. will be one of the highlights Saturday when the Portland Public Library hosts a release party for the new children’s book “What’s Bugging Bailey Blecker?” by Portland author Gail Donovan. There will also be bug games, goodie bags, a reading and signings by Donovan. WHEN: 1 […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Author Q&A: It’s all about me
... and you, and what makes us uniquely ourselves. Hannah Holmes' latest book is a fresh, laugh-out-loud look at personality traits.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2011
Poet to link photos and Whitman samples
Robert Pinsky occupies an interesting space in pop culture. He is a past poet laureate (1997-2000) for the United States, poetry editor at Slate and a commentator on “The Newshour” with Jim Lehrer. The New Yorker and the Atlantic Monthly have published his work. But his biggest pop moment may well be his appearance on […]
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