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 […]
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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 […]
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Author Q&A: Tackling one of life’s mysteries
Renowned writer Thomas Powers reaches back in time to study the events surrounding the notorious killing of the great Sioux warrior Crazy Horse.
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Book Review: Four tales of horror, one gem by King of genre
He jams terror and gore into a small package that outshines his longer work.
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Audience Calendar
Art “Debating Modern Photography: The Triumph of Group f/64,” Portland Museum of Art, Portland, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today to Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Through Dec. 5. “In a Place By Himself: The Graphic World of Winslow Homer,” Saco Museum, Saco. Noon to 4 […]
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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. […]
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Society Notebook: An educated yes
The USM Foundation celebrates a successful campaign totaling $890,000 that will fund essential scholarships for students.
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Signings, etc.
PHOEBE POTTS Maine College of Art graduate Phoebe Potts returns to Portland on Thursday to share her new book, “Good Eggs.” The book is a graphic novel memoir, exploring her life as she and her husband grapple with trying to have a baby. Potts will read from, talk about and sign her book. Go to […]
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Author Q&A: A winning proposition
In his new book, Bates professor Francesco Duina posits that the concept of winning reaches into every corner of American society — and considers what that says about us.
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Taste & Tell: Shepherd’s Pie’s menu gives diners reason to linger
ROCKPORT – Casual and fantastic, Shepherd’s Pie has so much going for it. The space is wonderful, from the far-away tin ceiling and bead-board paneling to the open kitchen bustling with exuberant and serious cooks. The long bar is tended by attentive, patient souls who work like fiends — just like everyone else on the […]