Three plays with a ‘social leaning’ will comprise the first Portland Theater Festival.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Theater review: ‘The Color Purple’s’ inspirational story beefed up by song and dance
The novel-turned-musical is playing at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick.
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‘Eye-catching’ Portland sculpture draws praise, head turns
Payson Park’s new artwork is backed by a nonprofit that aims to install temporary projects across the city.
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In all that fresh air, Maine Outdoor Film Festival ripens and grows
The event includes 70 films, plus panel discussions and other activities, over 11 nights at three Portland venues: the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the Eastern Promenade and the East Bayside gathering place, Aprés.
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Live Music Lineup: Twin brothers in harmony and a Big Easy-based trumpet player
You can also see singer-songwriter Ashe in Portland.
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Bach Virtuosi Festival adds a free concert to its weeklong series
The festival, founded by Lewis Kaplan in 2016, is bringing acclaimed classical musicians to Portland for six concerts.
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Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 at box office with $44 million
The film got off to a strong start with $6.4 million from Thursday previews.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups
Indigenous groups are seeking more than just words, as they press for access to church archives, justice for the abusers, financial reparations and the return of Indigenous artifacts held by the Vatican Museums.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Best-sellers: ‘Hatchet Island,’ ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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Bedside table: In 1919, Boston’s North End experienced a disaster. It never should have happened
Book recommendations from readers.