Arts & Entertainment

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August 1, 2010

New MECA chief has big-picture view of the arts

Don Tuski believes creativity is and will continue to be among the most important commodities in this country's evolving new economy.
Published
August 1, 2010

Society Notebook: Shining a light

Milly Monks' brave book about mental illness is celebrated at a Signs of Hope party at Spring Harbor Hospital.
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August 1, 2010

Tales from unforgettable stars

A local radio host gets screen legends and film experts to tell stories of Hollywood's golden era.
Published
August 1, 2010

Q&A: Work of Heart

Monhegan serves as both setting and character in Matthew Kiell's love story about an islander-artist and a Midwestern visitor.
Published
August 1, 2010

Signings, etc.

Erika Waters of Freeport will be signing copies of her new book “Kittery to Bar Harbor: Touring Coastal Maine” Saturday at Borders in South Portland. The book is part of Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series and features pictures from more than 25 Maine historical societies and individuals, including from the archives of the Maine […]

Published
August 1, 2010

Studios, farms to welcome Fiber Arts Tour visitors

More than 50 studios and farms across the state will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Aug. 8 for Fiber Arts Tour Weekend. The free weekend event sponsored by Maine Fiberarts offers folks a chance to see demonstrations and participate in workshops, children’s crafts and farm living. The sites […]
Published
July 25, 2010

Book Review:Mainer spins taut tale of unknowing killer on the streets

Fast-moving. Polished. Taut. These are qualities that dominated my thoughts as I neared the end of “Walking Homeless,” a thriller by Al Lamanda of Raymond, author of “Dunston Falls” and a Maine writer with a firm hand on a good story. There’s little hint of Maine, however, in the book itself. Lamanda is a former […]
Published
July 25, 2010

Book Review:A skewer of literati falls on its sword

Adam Langer's satiric, witty novel gets a tad too preposterous at the end.
Published
July 25, 2010

Three exhibits will bring art lovers to Courthouse

ELLSWORTH – Courthouse Gallery Fine Art will open three exhibitions Thursday with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibitions will run through Aug. 25. Solo shows by David Graeme Baker and Gregory Dunham will feature new work, and Baker will give a gallery talk from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15. Gallery […]
Published
July 25, 2010

Arts Planner

This week • Beginning Friday, the Theater at Monmouth presents William Shakespeare’s “Pericles, Prince of Tyre,” an adventure of love, danger and mystery. Directed by Jeri Pitcher, “Pericles” opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with additional performances on Saturday and Aug. 1, 5, 11, 14 and 19. Tickets range from $22 to $26. Call 933-9999 or […]

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