Julia Bouwsma of New Portland brings a different sort of background to the role and hopes to spread poetry to all corners of the state.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Distinctive styles display nature’s emotional range
‘Human/Nature’ at Alice Gauvin Gallery in Portland features four artists with very different aesthetics.
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In joyless ‘The Batman,’ Robert Pattinson channels the vampire Edward Cullen
Robert Pattinson gets back to his vampire roots in “The Batman,” in which he plays the title character with the same moody, broody intensity he brought to his breakout role in “Twilight.” “I’m a nocturnal animal,” Pattinson’s joyless superhero announces in one of several voice-overs, delivered in a hoarse whisper worthy of Clint Eastwood’s Harry […]
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Ukraine-born Mila Kunis, husband vow to match $3 million in donations
She and Ashton Kutcher married in 2015.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Bishops shun Vatican’s moderate stance on Russia
Pope Francis has yet to publicly condemn the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Actor Mitchell Ryan of ‘Lethal Weapon, TV’s ‘Santa Barbara’ dies at 88
His career spanned more than a half-century.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
King Kyote to represent Maine on NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’
The Portland singer-songwriter is one of 56 competitors on the show, which premieres March 21 and will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.
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Anna Netrebko out of Met Opera over her support of Putin
The invasion of Ukraine has led to a show of solidarity with Ukrainians in the arts and culture world and a backlash against the Russian government.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Press Play: Listen to ‘Dance With Me’ by Oshima Brothers
Their new album drops on April 1.
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Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See acoustic folk quintet Punch Brothers in Portland on Saturday.