They’ve turned their homes into concert venues, rented themselves out for shows, played for tips online and dipped into savings to keep their careers alive during the pandemic.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Rockport carver tackles David and that other guy, Goliath
Jon Moro will unveil his sculptures at an event Sunday.
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Wave of ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations hits dance companies hard
This year, the pandemic has canceled performances of the Christmas classic, eliminating a major and reliable source of revenue for dance companies already reeling financially after the shutdown of their industry.
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New Bosnian film on Srebrenica screened at place of massacre
“Quo Vadis, Aida?” is shown in the town where more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were slaughtered 25 years ago.
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Jack White is replacement musical guest on ‘SNL’
Country singer Morgan Wallen was dropped for breaking COVID-19 protocols.
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Broadway extends virus shutdown to May 30
The latest delay was endorsed by Actors’ Equity Association, which represents 51,000 theater actors and stage managers.
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Local movie theaters weather challenges as national chain announces closure of all theaters
Some theaters are re-releasing classic films, while others are offering virtual programming or staying dark.
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Nickelodeon Cinemas closes temporarily, citing lack of films
The movie house in downtown Portland opened in August but a lack of new films led management to close again Sept. 30, with the hope of reopening again in November.
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American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel Prize in Literature
She is just the 16th woman to get the prestigious literature award since it was started in 1901.
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Loosening restrictions unlikely to help Maine music venues and theaters
Several organizers in Maine’s performing arts community said the state’s move to Phase Four is unlikely to alter their plans.