Life & Culture - Portland Press Herald

Shots, and a musical serenade, at New York vaccination center

by KATHY WILLENS Associated Press March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

The concerts entertain those waiting for shots, and provide sorely needed paying jobs for the musicians.

Arts & Entertainment

Osbourne off ‘The Talk’ after inquiry into racism discussion

by Associated Press March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

CBS says Sharon Osbourne decided to leave after a review showed in part that her ‘behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.’

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News

Portland woman is newest ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

by Gillian Graham March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Susan McMillan, a professional Arabic translator and former newspaper reporter, made her debut on the popular quiz show on Friday.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World

Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary, who gave us Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby, dies at 104

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

She was named a Living Legend in 2000 by the Library of Congress. In 2003, she was chosen as one of the winners of the National Medal of Arts and met President George W. Bush.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World, News

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry dies at 84

by JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

McMurtry, the author of many novels including the Pulitzer Prize winning epic ‘Lonesome Dove,’ was also writer of screenplays and a bookstore owner.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Opera Maine plans in-person performances, a hopeful sign for the arts

by Bob Keyes March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

But federal officials spoke this week of the perils of reopening too quickly and the ongoing challenges facing artists.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Portland singer starts nonprofit to help women of color into tech careers

by Ray Routhier March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.