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Life & Culture
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Theater review: ‘Beautiful’ tells backstory of hits written by Carole King
Ogunquit Playhouse is staging the musical’s regional premiere.
Live Music Lineup: Old-time pianist and an ’80s hit machine
Plus, the Kotzschmar Organ will support 200 singers in a concert at Merrill on Sunday.
Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
Face the Music: Any Bowie fan, casual or devout, can appreciate ‘Moonage Daydream’
The documentary, in theaters now, takes a deep dive into his storied career.
Indie Film: Real-life heroes emerge in dramatic fight to save Indigenous lands
Playing Friday at Space, ‘The Territory’ documents glimmers of hope against unspeakable odds in the rainforests of Brazil.
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ tops box office
‘The Woman King,’ starring Viola Davis, slides to second place.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin welcome seventh child
The new baby comes at a messy time for the Baldwin clan as the actor continues to deal with the fallout from accidentally shooting and killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of ‘Rust.’
Rihanna will headline Super Bowl halftime show
The game will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12.
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ shrugs off drama, opening with $19.2M
Opening numbers seem to be good enough of a debut that Olivia Wilde’s film didn’t turn into the complete fiasco that some pegged it to be.