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Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘My Friend Tells Me About the Last Day at the Bass Shoe Factory,’ By Abbie Kiefer
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
‘Knock at the Cabin’ is the politest home-invasion thriller you’ll ever see
Dave Bautista stars in M. Night Shyamalan’s provocative horror film about mild-mannered intruders spouting apocalyptic prophecy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
In his latest novel, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Paul Harding fictionalizes Maine’s Malaga Island
In luminous prose, ‘This Other Eden’ tells a wrenching tale of mixed race islanders forcibly removed by the state.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Joyous parades, parties will kick off New Orleans’ Mardi Gras
Three major parades will be held this evening on historic St. Charles Avenue.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Alec Baldwin says part of shooting charge unconstitutional
He and the weapons supervisor on the set of ‘Rust’ are accused of felony involuntary manslaughter in the death of a cinematographer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Artists imbue found objects with spiritual significance in new exhibit at UMaine Augusta
‘The Art of Assemblage: Myth, Mystery and Spirituality’ include the work of 4 contemporary Maine artists.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Rihanna promises a ‘jam-packed’ Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna joins a list of celebrated entertainers who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Beyoncé, Madonna, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and The Weeknd.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Press Play: Listen to ‘Headlights & Fireflies’ by Toby McAllister
The full album, “Autumn Skies” is out on March 1.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Portland is getting its own Monopoly board, but competition for a spot is fierce
Game-maker Hasbro and partner Top Trumps USA are soliciting input for the latest community-themed version of the classic game, which is scheduled to be released in the fall.