Thirty-two costumes are on display, designed by artists who tried to view the body as a canvas.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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‘Vinyl Cafe’ host Stuart McLean dies at 68
The Canadian host of the public radio show spent much time in Maine.
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Renamed Asylum nightclub will hold 1,000 for shows after $9 million expansion
The main concert space at the new Aura could host as many as 100 concerts a year, its owners say.
Posted inFood & Dining
Maine Restaurant Association names its Chef of the Year
This year the honor goes to Josh Berry, executive chef of Union in Portland.
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Bobby Freeman, who sang ‘Do You Want to Dance’ and created The Swim, dies at 76
Freeman became San Francisco’s first rock star after recording the hit single in 1958 and, according to Rolling Stone, featured Jerry Garcia on lead guitar, years before he would become front man for the Grateful Dead.
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Maine chefs, restaurants nominated for coveted James Beard Awards
The state has a dozen semifinalists. Finalists will be announced March 15.
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With parody song ‘Impeachable,’ folk icon Noel Paul Stookey takes jab at Trump
Stookey, a member of Peter, Paul and Mary, sings it to the tune of ‘Unforgettable.’
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Updated ‘China Study’ has clear prescription for plants, not pills
The hardcover edition of “The China Study” has gone through 21 print runs, and the paperback has been printed 45 times.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
To fight sickness or even a broken heart, a soothing stew works wonders
Lamb and vegetables in a slow braise win praise.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘Fresh Fish’ is just the seafood guide a flatlander needed
A native New Englander’s book helps cooks of any experience serve delectable dishes.