‘Art is a bridge. It can connect all different kinds of people,’ says Backyard Terrestrials co-founder Zara Boss.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Society Notebook: Portland Ovations celebrates 90 years, livestreamed from Merrill
The arts presenter’s virtual fundraising event was held on March 25.
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Get an edge in your Oscars pool with this guide to the 2021 Oscar shorts
I think we can all agree: It’s a weird year for the Oscars, and not just because Glenn Close and Olivia Colman are going head to head again, after Close lost the best actress race to Colman in 2019. It’s so weird that some have taken to calling them the Oddscars. Should Close even have […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
A boy struggles with the death of a beloved father and the acquisition of a violent stepfather
In Jim Nichols’ terrific coming-of-age tale, we meet the boy, the man, and his music.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Noel Paul Stookey is still singing for a good cause
The Blue Hill resident gained famed with Peter, Paul and Mary in the 1960s and recently put out an album to raise money for several causes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Portland Museum of Art examines Homer’s portrayal of African Americans in Harper’s illustrations
‘Freedom, A Fable,’ on view through May 2, juxtaposes the magazine drawings with work by contemporary artists.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli released from prison
He and his wife, Lori Loughlin, pleaded guilty last year to paying half a million dollars to get their two daughters into USC.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Arthur Kopit, 3-time Tony-nominated playwright, dies at 83
He was also a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Second pandemic Easter brings mostly more restrictions
Little is different this year, as many Christians celebrate on Sunday but there are some bright spots.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope urges hope amid ‘darkness’ of pandemic in Easter vigil
Only about 200 masked people are allowed to attend the service.