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Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Things to do: Walk, learn, instill hope and attend a virtual book launch
Hit the pavement for a detailed walking tour of several Portland neighborhoods including Munjoy Hill.
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‘SNL’ returns with work-from-home edition
Tom Hanks was the host with musical guest Chris Martin from Coldplay.
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Using virus as a prompt, visual artists compelled to create
Painters, sculptors, drawers and photographers find inspiration from the crisis and, in isolation, time to work.
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What Maine writers read when they need the comfort of a good book
Authors offer their suggestions for books to soothe the mind in tumultuous times.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Yarmouth chamber cancels popular Clam Festival
Organizers of the July festival, a longtime tradition, say moving ahead and seeking support from local businesses would not be in the best interest of the community, given the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Downton Abbey’ creator shifts gears with series ‘Belgravia’
Julian Fellowes’ latest addictive series about English social classes starts with one of the most famous parties in history.
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BTS announces free ‘online concert weekend’ to stream during the coronavirus lockdown
The virtual BTS fest, dubbed Bang Bang Con, will feature a marathon of concert footage taped before the pandemic.
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Comic relief? ‘Saturday Night Live’ returns with remote episode
The episode will include the popular ‘Weekend Update’ segment as well as other original content from ‘SNL’ cast members, but won’t have a host.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91
Mad magazine was a cultural institution for millions of baby boomers, and Drucker was an institution at Mad.