After last year’s successful virtual version, the programming returns to a week of in-person performances in Portland.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Movies are making a comeback at Maine theaters
Audiences are showing up for the summer’s blockbusters, and the shuttered Cinemagic locations are drawing interest from movie theater operators, but streaming options and health concerns still pose a threat.
Jolie-Pitt divorce judge disqualified by appeals court
The decision means that the custody fight over the celebrity couple’s five minor children, which was nearing an end, could be starting over.
East Benton family prepares for 49th edition of Fiddlers Convention
The annual East Benton Fiddler’s Contest and Convention will resume this Sunday after skipping last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hemingway Look-Alike Contest returns to the Florida Keys
The three-night contest, a cornerstone of the island’s Hemingway Days festival, was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Everly Brothers’ music celebrated in new show, premiering Friday in Brunswick
‘Dream’ will have a weekend-long run at Maine State Music Theatre.
Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among new Kennedy Center honorees
The Kennedy Center Honors is returning in December with a class that also includes Lorne Michaels, Justino Diaz and Joni Mitchell.
Britney Spears’ conservatorship case sparks legislative push
With more than 1 million American under such protective arrangements, Congress looks to expand their autonomy.
Harvey Weinstein extradition fight ends with transfer to California
The convicted rapist and former movie producer will face additional sexual assault charges, rather than remaining at a state prison near Buffalo, N.Y.
Colby College seeks to engage with Waterville community through upcoming interactive art events
Two of the inaugural class of resident fellows at the Lunder Institute — Jose Barrionuevo and Adriane Herman — are set to host interactive community art events in the coming weeks.