Arts & Entertainment

Published
August 15, 2010

Author Q&A:Completely at sea

Eva Murray's new book is a compilation of essays on the challenges and joys of year-round life on a Maine island 'Well Out to Sea.'
Published
August 15, 2010

Book Review:Mainer’s third novel a beautifully written family saga

"Father of the Rain" is the story of a family turned dysfunctional by an alcoholic father.
Published
August 15, 2010

Signings, etc.

RYAN CLAYTOR RYAN CLAYTOR is best-known for his autobiographical comic book series titled “And Then One Day,” published as part of his Elephant Eater Comics. On Tuesday he’ll be at the Portland Public Library to talk about his work, self-publishing and comics in the college classroom. The event is presented in conjunction with Casablanca Comics. […]
Published
August 15, 2010

Scene & Heard Datebook

IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TUESDAY • Cellardoor Winery Graceful Release Party, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Grace, Portland. Taste the latest Cellardoor wines, enjoy appetizers and desserts and check out Madgirl’s sculptural dresses. $25. events@cellardoorvineyard.com THURSDAY • Bayside Trail Opening Celebration, 4 to 6 p.m., […]
Published
August 15, 2010

Book Review:Behind all the glitter, a mother struggles

'My Hollywood' tells a tale of how family life leaves a working mom unfulfilled.

Published
August 8, 2010

Bob Keyes: A new chapter for Writers & Publishers Alliance

BIDDEFORD – Joshua Bodwell views the beginning of his directorship of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance the same way a president might after taking over the White House. He has a 100-day plan, a one-year plan and myriad goals for the duration of his time in office. “My pitch to the board was unabashed […]
Published
August 8, 2010

Arts Dispatches

NEW GLOUCESTER Native American market, demonstration on Aug. 28 Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum on Route 26 will host the Maine Native American Summer Market & Demonstration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28. Admission is free. The event will include hand-woven ash splint and sweetgrass baskets, traditional etched birch bark vessels, stone sculptures, wood […]
Published
August 8, 2010

Arts Planner

This week At 7 p.m. Saturday, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion will play a benefit concert for Ever After Mustang Rescue at Kennebunk Town Hall, 1 Summer St. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Kennebunk singer-songwriter Jennifer Comeau will open the show. A Biddeford-based nonprofit organization, Ever After Mustang Rescue […]
Published
August 8, 2010

Bridge Gallery hosts exhibit by husband-wife artist team

The husband-wife artist team of Victoria and Peter Nelson will show their work through Aug. 27 at Bridge Gallery, 568 Congress St., Portland. Both are self-taught artists, and both were entrenched in successful corporate careers before pursuing their art full time. The show is titled “At the Water’s Edge.” The Nelsons split their time between […]
Published
August 8, 2010

Classical Beat: Good luck preserving natural soundscapes in our national parks

Some friends of ours from Pennsylvania stopped by for a visit the other day. The husband is an electrical engineer, now retired, who devotes his time to helping municipalities alleviate light pollution, which prevents us from seeing the night skies as our ancestors did. coincidence, I had just finished reading “One Square Inch of Silence” […]

Sign In:

Arts & Entertainment