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  • Published
    January 16, 2011

    Paul Haley: actor

    He hasn't given up his day job, but he's nurtured his love of the craft and honed his skills to the point that he's sought after by directors, respected by fellow actors, and loved by audiences.

  • Published
    January 16, 2011

    Signings, etc.

    DAN HARRINGTON Harrington, a Maine writer, will be signing his book “Who’s at the Door? A Memoir of Me and the Missionaries” at Borders today. The book is about Harrington becoming friends with missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Maine in 2007 and 2008, without converting to their faith. WHEN: […]

  • Published
    January 16, 2011

    Author Q&A: Smokin’ plot

    Fast-moving, profane and engaging, writer Crash Barry's quirky new novel 'Sex, Drugs & Blueberries' describes a dodgier side of life Down East.

  • Published
    January 16, 2011
    Colin Firth

    ‘Speech,’ ‘Network’ lead the race for Globes gold

    'The Fighter' also carries a slew of nominations into tonight's 68th annual extravaganza.

  • Published
    January 16, 2011

    Art review: Cobey knits a powerful exhibit contemplative in spirit

    The Maine Crafts Association named Katharine Cobey Maine’s 2010 “Master Craft Artist.” Cobey is a knitter. If you haven’t yet wrapped your head around the idea that fiber, clay, glass, wood and other media traditionally associated with fine craft can handle edgy artistic content as well as painting, stone and bronze, then you should definitely […]

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  • Published
    January 16, 2011

    Scene & Heard Datebook

    IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TUESDAY • Slow Food Portland Potluck, 6 to 8 p.m., Portland Food Lab, 769 Congress St., Portland. Mingle with others interested in local food and learn about the upcoming events at the Portland Food Lab. Bring a dish to share […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2011

    PMA educators win national awards

    Dana Baldwin and Stacy Rodenberger will receive awards at the National Art Education Association’s annual conference in March.

  • Published
    January 9, 2011

    Audience Calendar

    Art “Sit Down! Chairs from Six Centuries,” chair collection of American and European seating furniture from 1470 to the present, Bowdoin College (Museum of Art), Brunswick, free. 725-3275. 1 to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; […]

  • Published
    January 9, 2011

    Arts Planner

    After a brief post-holiday pause, the Portland theater scene starts back up beginning this week. • The Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., stages the musical version of “The Wizard of Oz,” opening Friday and continuing with a four-week run through Feb. 6. The playhouse staged this show during its inaugural season and sold it […]

  • Published
    January 9, 2011

    Taste & Tell: Sabieng Authentic Thai redeems itself with classic dishes

    Sabieng, a Thai word, means “reserved savory food eaten when someone is traveling a great distance,” according to the menu of the Maine restaurant of that name. Although winter is just at its start, it already feels as though we have traveled a great distance from warm weather, and that has made most of us […]