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Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Sensory-friendly performances make theater accessible to wider audiences
Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick has been putting on the special shows since 2016, free of charge.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Justin Bieber reveals rare disorder behind facial paralysis
The multi-Grammy winner is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, he says.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
USM conductor hopes Carnegie Hall concert will draw attention to school’s talent
Nicholas Dosman will lead a group of 45 students, along with dozens more from community choruses in Portland and South Berwick, in a performance Saturday at the famed New York City venue.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
Got a yen for acting? Mainers wanted to be extras in true crime series
Scenes for ‘Wild Crime’ will be shot around Greater Portland from June 20-29.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Britney Spears marries longtime partner Sam Asghari
While seeking an end to the court case that controlled many aspects of her life, Spears expressed her desire to marry Asghari and have children.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Concert review: A cathartic, euphoric performance from indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers
And a Thompson’s Point crowd that appreciated every moment.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
The stakes could not be higher for Broadway at this year’s Tony Awards
The 75th-anniversary ceremony marks a crucial step back to health for a stricken industry.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Few laughs, tough questions as Biden chats with Kimmel
The host of the ABC late night program expressed frustration about the intractable problems in Washington, and he advised the president, ‘I think you need to start yelling at people.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Crime story contest has a happy ending for Bangor teen who beat out professional writers
Muhammad Drammeh, 17, won the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance’s annual CrimeFlash Fiction contest, competing against more experienced writers and published authors.