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At 75, Farnsworth reimagines collection to better reflect Maine’s place in American art

by Eric Russell March 5, 2023March 4, 2023

The Rockland museum transforms its permanent display galleries, expanding the institution’s well-known roster to include a host of vibrant contemporary artists as well.

Climate activists target artwork near German parliament

by Associated Press March 4, 2023

The Last Generation group says supporters symbolically ‘soaked in oil’ the outdoor installation.

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Lewiston theater hopes play about immigrant experience draws new audience members

by Eric Russell March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

The Public Theatre is staging a production of ‘Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World’ and has been doing outreach to encourage the immigrant community to come see it.

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Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert

by JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press March 3, 2023

The Gershwin Prize, created in 2007, has previously honored Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Carole King.

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Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89

by The Associated Press March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Influential jazz innovator Wayne Shorter, whose lyrical jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died.