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.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
One Longfellow Square raises $100,000 needed to stay open
The live performance space in Portland reached its fundraising goal in a little more than a week.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
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.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
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.
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PublishedMay 31, 2020
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.
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PublishedMay 27, 2020
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.
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PublishedMay 9, 2020
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.
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PublishedApril 26, 2020
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.
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PublishedApril 21, 2020
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.
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PublishedApril 21, 2020
With wedding season approaching, Maine couples and venues alter plans
While many are postponing ceremonies, others are saving the date and making new arrangements.
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PublishedApril 18, 2020
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.
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