Arts & Entertainment

Published
November 7, 2010

Book review: Go to the head of the class for an education all its own

Colleges come in all shapes and sizes. Some are draped in ivy; others with paint peeling from their walls. Among the latter is Maine’s University College of Bangor, a repurposed military base that’s said to be the poorest college in the nation. While these stats may not lure many teachers to its ranks, others, like […]
Published
November 7, 2010

Book review: Revisiting a familiar old address

The best-known address in San Francisco doesn’t exist on any postal route but is familiar to readers around the world — especially those in Northern California. It’s 28 Barbary Lane, the fictitious and funky apartment house situated on Russian Hill. The dwelling was “constructed” by novelist Armistead Maupin in his eight-book “Tales of the City” […]
Published
November 7, 2010

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 […]
Published
November 7, 2010

Society Notebook: An educated yes

The USM Foundation celebrates a successful campaign totaling $890,000 that will fund essential scholarships for students.
Published
November 7, 2010

Release parties set for new ‘Wimpy’ book

Wimpy kids, unite. The fifth book in the incredibly popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” illustrated novel series, “The Ugly Truth,” is due in stores nationwide Tuesday. And at least two Maine bookstores are planning free book release parties to celebrate. The Borders store at 430 Gorham Road in South Portland, and the Borders at […]

Published
November 7, 2010

Scene & Heard Datebook

IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TONIGHT • Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Annual Meeting & Social, 5 to 7 p.m., The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. Network with other supporters and hear author and journalist Colin Woodard talk about the past, present and future of the Maine […]
Published
November 7, 2010

Theater Review: ‘Last Gas’ a full tank of unfulfilled desires

Maine-born playwright John Cariani’s latest work had its world premiere in Portland on Friday night. And while it may still be a work in progress, “Last Gas” is both very funny and surprisingly thought-provoking. It feels like it comes from the author’s heart. The play takes place at a gas station/convenience store run by three […]
Published
November 6, 2010

Calendar

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

Renowned Maine sculptor Don Meserve dies

Don Meserve, whose famed Stations of the Cross is housed in the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland, died Wednesday from cancer at the age of 72.
Published
November 3, 2010

Monmouth theater director announces resignation

David Greenham has been producing artistic director at the Theater At Monmouth for 14 years.

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