The Maine poet and author receives a National Humanities Medal at a White House ceremony.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Leiji Matsumoto, known for anti-war anime, space tales, dies at 85
His manga works ‘Galaxy Express 999’ and ‘Space Pirate Captain Herlock’ were adapted into television anime series in the 1970s and became huge hits in and outside Japan.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Maine
Hank Beebe, prolific composer and founder of Schoolhouse Arts in Standish, dies at 96
Before he came to Maine, Beebe had a successful career on and off Broadway. A service and sing-along will be held Saturday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Two artists with Maine ties win $50,000 fellowships from national organization
Conceptual fiber artist Bukola Koiki and writer Alex Marzano-Lesnevich are among 45 recipients of the awards from United States Artists.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine College of Arts and Design’s local impact? There’s a map for that
An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Six artists awarded $5,000 fellowships from Maine Arts Commission
The recipients range from musicians and craft artists to writers and photographers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Bodies of work: Colby exhibit shows influence of performing arts on painter Alex Katz
‘Alex Katz: Theater & Dance’ is among several recent exhibitions of work by the 95-year-old New York painter, who has been returning to Maine for decades since he first came for an artist residency in 1949.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Cape Elizabeth couple welcome performing artists to their castle
Matt and Edwin Cahill have turned the 1874 home known as Beckett’s Castle into a retreat called Hogfish, which is staging its first production this weekend.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival to draw more than 80 artists
The 16th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival will transform Downtown Brunswick into an outdoor fine art show on Saturday, Aug. 20. The festival is hosted by the Brunswick Downtown Association and is designed to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the arts and culture in downtown Brunswick. “We are very excited to have all 13 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Aug. 4-13
Art Aug. 6 “Painting the Light”: exhibit opening, 6 p.m., Denmark Arts Center 50 West Main St., Denmark. Show of contemporary landscape paintings of Maine and New Hampshire. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page for weekly schedule. Magic Lantern movie theater: 9 Depot St., Bridgton. See […]