Arts & Entertainment

Published
November 21, 2010

Book Review: Memoir a graceful story of living with dying

When I read the first paragraph in the prologue in this nonfiction book, I feared I had a clunker on my hands. Based on that first glance, it appeared I was saddled with a move-to-Maine memoir by a Massachusetts retiree who bought an old house in Brunswick. What’s new about that? The answer is: plenty! […]
Published
November 21, 2010

Book Review: Ephron never fails to find the humorous

The acclaimed author can tackle divorce or death and come away amused.
Published
November 21, 2010

Audience Calendar

Art “John Haberle: Master of Illusion,” Portland Museum of Art, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today to Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Through Dec. 12. “Debating Modern Photography: The Triumph of Group f/64,” Portland Museum of Art, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today to Wednesday; […]
Published
November 21, 2010

Scene & Heard Datebook

IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TODAY 20/20 Charity Wine Tasting, 3 to 5 p.m., Havana South, Portland. Taste 20 wines perfect for Thanksgiving pairing with all proceeds going to the Animal Refuge League.$20. 504-4510. WEDNESDAY Scotch Tasting, 5 to 7 p.m., The Salt Exchange, Portland. […]
Published
November 21, 2010

Theater Review: Prepare for debauchery at USM students’ ‘Wild Party’

The University of Southern Maine’s School of Music is having a three-day party at Corthell Concert Hall on the Gorham campus. The party began Friday night and will wrap up early this evening. It’s a scandalous party, filled with sex, alcohol, drugs, profanity and violent crimes of passion. No need to call the police, though. […]

Published
November 14, 2010

Classical Beat: Beating the drum for Bartok, Crumb

It is not very often that I look forward to any concert with the anticipation I have for tonight’s program at Bates College’s Olin Hall. It includes two seldom-heard masterpieces of 20th-century music written for my favorite instruments — one of them played by a man who premiered the work. Wu Han, pianist and co-artistic […]
Published
November 14, 2010

Art Dispatches

HARPSWELL Open houses will be held at businesses next month Eighteen studios, shops, galleries and eateries in Harpswell, including the islands, peninsula and Cundy’s Harbor, will celebrate the holidays with community open houses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 11-12. Harpswell is also celebrating the reopening of the historic Cribstone Bridge. Visitors […]
Published
November 14, 2010

In the Arts: Exhibits touch on art themes influenced by Islam

I have a chronic attachment to the architecture and art of Islam. It is a welcome infection that came from stamp collecting. Although my philatelic days are long behind me, I still respond to those tiny pieces of gummed paper that were issued by Tripolitania, Tunis, Transjordania, Persia and other half-imaginary lands. Their Arabic script […]
Published
November 14, 2010

Art Review: Follow ‘MAPS’ on a journey of wit, grace and beauty

I worked for several years at the largest art library in America — Columbia University’s Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library. Consequently, I haven’t enjoyed the art of “altered books.” I know most “altered” books were scheduled to be recycled or incinerated, but on a gut level, this twangs my heartstrings in a minor key. […]
Published
November 14, 2010

Taste & Tell: Whaddapita! makes a big, bold Greek statement

With completely friendly service full of enthusiasm for the offerings, ordering a meal at Whaddapita! is easy enough to do. Add to that welcome, nicely grilled chicken and pork laced on sticks, a spicy sauce that really heats up your mouth, creamy tzatziki that cools it down, and delightful freshly made fries, and you have […]

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