The live performance space in Portland reached its fundraising goal in a little more than a week.
Bob Keyes
Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.
For Maine museums, reopening is both an art and a science
For some, reopening means limited admission, while others decide not to open this summer.
Maine artists use their medium to send a message
A high-profile mural and a vector portrait of George Floyd, shared by David Ortiz, are among the works.
Maine art students mourn the loss of their senior theses
The experience of showing their art in a professional setting is more important than graduation to some.
Behind his new ‘courtesy shield,’ Don Campbell plans return to performing
The popular singer-songwriter says he’ll use the shield when he ends a 3-month hiatus on June 13 at Jonathan’s in Ogunquit.
Choirs may have to remain silent long after society reopens
Maine choral directors are ‘disconsolate’ to hear experts say there will have to be a vaccine and an effective treatment for COVID-19 before groups can start singing together again.
Sean Hillgrove, longtime studio assistant to Robert Indiana, dies at 51
He had a 28-year association with the artist, serving as his bodyguard and protector in addition to his helper.
Maine State Music Theatre cancels season for the first time
The summer theater, held since 1959 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, expects a $3.5 million loss.
With wedding season approaching, Maine couples and venues alter plans
While many are postponing ceremonies, others are saving the date and making new arrangements.
Maine authors find an eager audience with virtual events
The success of online book launches and author talks could start a trend that outlasts the pandemic.