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Opera Maine: We don’t care what you wear

A mean-spirited letter writer, who lacked the courage to sign his or her name, missed what makes the Maine art scene special.

Hundreds attend Wednesday’s opening of the Portland Museum of Art exhibit, which runs through Sunday.

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Oliver wrote brief, direct pieces that sang of her worship of the outdoors and disdain for greed, despoilment and other human crimes.

by CHRISTINA LARSON Associated Press January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

The evidence suggests that monks weren’t the only people making lavishly illustrated religious and secular texts in the Middle Ages.

The Maine Arts Commission names its annual fellows, and Space Gallery funds a new round of Kindling projects.

Food

by marissa sophia schneiderman October 24, 2018October 23, 2018

Marilou Ranta makes a deal with the Libra Foundation’s arts residency program in Monson to fulfill her goal of opening a restaurant.

by Associated Press October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

The video shows how he arranged for his artwork to self-shred after an auction earlier this month.

by Associated Press October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

The iconic cartoon character gets redesigned by 10 African artists that reflect that continent’s cultural diversity.

Maine Farmland Trust’s open house is Sunday in Jefferson.

The visual and performing arts center is expected to cost about $50 million to build, and will include a 1,000-seat concert hall.