The Fogcutters take the stage with friends on Friday night in Portland.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Barry Harris, jazz pianist who kept the spirit of bebop alive, dies at 91
His final public performance was Nov. 12 in Queens with other recipients of the Jazz Master award.
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Anne Rice, author of ‘Interview With the Vampire,’ dead at 80
She wrote more than 30 books, of which 13 were part of the ‘Vampire Chronicles’ begun with her 1976 debut.
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Spielberg ‘West Side Story’ debuts weakly with $10.5 million
Despite critical acclaim and two years’ worth of anticipation, Steven Spielberg’s lavish revival made little noise at the box office.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81
Fernández was known for hits such as ‘El Rey’ and ‘Lástima que seas ajena.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food, Vegan Kitchen
The best vegan and vegetarian cookbooks of the year
This selection of 8 covers all bases, from kids who eat vegan to athletes to fans of the late great comedian Dick Gregory.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside Table: ‘The Lost Family’ shows the disappointing side of DNA testing
“I borrowed this book (‘The Lost Family,’ by Libby Copeland) from my local library and was captivated by the story of two sisters who learn through DNA testing that they have no paternal Irish ancestry, although their now-deceased father stated he was 100% Irish. Throughout this nonfiction work, I learned about the use of DNA […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Inspired by real-life murderers, Dostoevsky wrote a new kind of novel
A look at ‘Crime and Punishment’ as a turning point for the Russian writer – and for literature.
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Maine actor Matthew Delamater raises the bar on his career with new Clooney film
After years of bit parts in TV and films, the Bridgton-based actor has a key role in director George Clooney’s upcoming film ‘The Tender Bar,’ which stars Ben Affleck.
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Art review: Interconnected sculptures by three artists challenge perception in Rockland show
‘Spatial Relations’ at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art features the works of Elizabeth Atterbury, Gordon Hall and Anna Hepler.
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