The organizers say it could attract up to 20,000 people a day but the details are still being worked out.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBooks, Nation & World, Obituaries
John Jay Osborn Jr., author of ‘The Paper Chase,’ dies at 77
The 1973 novel and subsequent film about a Harvard Law School student was praised for its unvarnished portrait of intellectual life.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Woman testifies Harvey Weinstein rape filled her with guilt
In his opening statement, Harvey Weinstein’s attorney Mark Werksman said many of the counts his client is charged with were actually consensual sex.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Scrubs’ producer Eric Weinberg pleads not guilty to assault
Prosecutors said he lured five women to photo shoots and sexually assaulted them.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Fact-based abortion-rights drama ‘Call Jane’ doesn’t quite ring true
Topicality is baked into the film “Call Jane,” director Phyllis Nagy’s historical drama about a pre-Roe v. Wade network of underground abortion providers in late-1960s Chicago. But for this undercooked endeavor, such relevance is more of a burden than a boon. The real-life inspiration for this fictionalized tale – the Jane Collective, a women-run network […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Ted Cruz heckled on ‘The View,’ blistered by hosts for Jan. 6 and kowtowing to Trump
Cruz’s appearance was part of a tour to promote his latest book, “Justice Corrupted: How the Left Weaponized Our Legal System,” which will be released Tuesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News
Ye, formerly Kanye West, dropped by agency, documentary on him scrapped
He also was recently restricted from posting on Twitter and Instagram over antisemitic posts that the social networks said violated their policies.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Leslie Jordan, versatile Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67
The Tennessee native, who won an on outstanding guest actor Emmy in 2005 for ‘Will & Grace,’ appeared recently on the Mayim Bialik comedy ‘Call me Kat’ and co-starred on the sitcom ‘The Cool Kids.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Review
Classical review: Playing Violins of Hope, Portland Symphony gives stirring performance
The orchestra will repeat the performance, which features string instruments owned by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, Tuesday at Merrill Auditorium.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Face the Music: See a concert in costume at these Halloween-themed shows
Performers will be dressed up, and you could win cash if you are too.