Concert review: Lucy Dacus sings the story of her life in whispers and bellows

The indie rocker, and member of Boygenius, performed solo Saturday at Portland House of Music.

Art review: The complexity of memory emerges from Henri Paul Broyard’s layers

The artist's solo show, 'Jamboree,' is up at Grant Wahlquist Gallery in Portland.

Theater review: Ogunquit Playhouse offers carefree ‘Escape’

The musical featuring the songs of Jimmy Buffett runs through Aug. 28.

Need to explain, or understand, the United States today? Read this history

'How the South Won the Civil War' brilliantly explains today's news by looking at yesterday's.

A son’s grieving tribute to greatness

Rodrigo Garcia's 'Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes' takes readers into the private grieving for a public man.

A true story of gay bullying turns preachy in the Mark Wahlberg movie ‘Joe Bell’

Review: Alan Cumming takes the stage at his summer cabaret in Kennebunkport

The stage and screen actor was joined by NPR's Ari Shapiro at Club Cumming on the Coast last weekend.

Art review: Coastal art colonies captured in variety of styles

The Monhegan Museum exhibits works by artists who painted both on the island and in Cape Ann, Mass.

‘Dream Girl’ turns mundane to macabre

In Laura Lippman's 25th novel, a bedridden novelist is haunted by a woman who claims to be one of his characters.

New documentary argues carnivores and vegans can find middle ground

Directed by the founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, 'Meat Me Half Way' is fascinating and multi-faceted.