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Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
7 Mainers tell their ‘Survivor’ stories
One was a $1 million winner, another dated the host, and yet another sought escape from a devastating loss. As the reality show celebrates its 50th season, we look at its impact on Maine contestants, and the world.
Yarmouth artist’s canvas is a salt marsh
Mitchell Rasor merges art and environment by creating watercolor paintings in the tidal marsh along the Royal River. An award-winning film about his work will screen at the Portland Museum of Art.
5 Maine events include ‘Whit’s End’ play and World Oddities Expo
And see the latest choreography from Portland Ballet in Westbrook.
Mainer wins second Oscar for ‘Avatar’ visual effects
Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, won for his work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ A film about Maine-born poet Andrea Gibson also was up for an Oscar Sunday, but did not win.
New exhibits bring diversity, fresh views to Colby College, Portland art spaces
‘Mawte: Bound Together’ at Colby Museum offers an exhibit entirely from Indigenous perspectives, while ‘Polyphony’ brings together works from 20 artists at Cove Street Arts.
The best of Maine movies this week include a sexy biker flick, Bogart and Oscar nominees
Films to catch from Portland to Rockland and points in between.
Live Nation could lose exclusive ticketing rights at Bangor concert venue under settlement
Maine Savings Amphitheater, which has an exclusive ticketing contract with Ticketmaster, is one of 13 venues nationwide that may be affected by the proposed settlement.
6 Maine events include Charlie Berens, St. Patrick’s Day parade
Plus, City Theater in Biddeford presents the musical ‘The Secret Garden.’
Catch 4 local St. Patrick’s Day-themed shows
Performances are taking place in Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Brownfield and Kittery.