More than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author’s award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
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The largest production ever for Opera Maine demanded a stage design to match
‘What does epic look like?’ set designer Germán Cárdenas-Alaminos asked himself when considering how to stage Verdi’s ‘Aida.’
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Midway through the gardening season, the report is excellent
After a disappointing season last year, the flowers are blooming splendidly in 2024 and the harvest is early.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Walnut oil made the old-fashioned way is dear, but is worth every euro
At a picturesque walnut press in France, the oil is still made the traditional way, and its flavor can’t be beat.
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Weird Al talks new music, a decade of ‘Mandatory Fun’ and 40 years of ‘Eat It’
To celebrate 10 years since his final album debuted at No. 1, the parody singer has released a new polka medley that spoofs everyone from Taylor Swift to Lil Nas X.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
His outlook was modern, but he rarely raised his voice above a hesitant, almost stammering delivery. His only prop was a telephone, used to pretend to hold a conversation with someone on the other end of the line.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Artists are taking things into their own hands to protect their work from generative AI
They’re using programs that poison the well of art uploaded online in an attempt to scramble what AI sees, so it can’t emulate it without their permission.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola among newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients
They will be honored for their lifetime achievement in the arts, along with blues legend Bonnie Raitt and the legendary Harlem theater The Apollo, which has launched generations of Black artists.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Dawes’ band member Taylor Goldsmith talks about musical diversity
California-based group to return to State Theatre in Portland on Nov. 23.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
‘Shogun’ leads Emmy nominees with 25; ‘The Bear’ sets comedy series record
They give FX the kind of strong year often reserved for HBO, which even in this ‘off’ year managed second with 91 nominations.