In a year of upheaval, women and people of color take over the helm of many of the state’s major art institutions.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Q&A: Recently retired CMCA director reflects on Maine art scene
Suzette McAvoy left the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland at the end of the year, but isn’t going away.
Eight hidden TV gems you might have missed (or forgotten about) in 2020
Check them out if you haven’t already (or revisit them).
Maine arts groups weigh whether digital content is worth the cost
Virtual performances and exhibits aren’t money-makers, but there’s value in reaching new audiences and engaging loyal ones.
Italy’s Uffizi opens Dante anniversary with virtual exhibit
The gallery is making available 88 rarely seen drawings of Dante’s Divine Comedy to mark the 700th anniversary of the poet’s death.
Five female anchors settle discrimination case against New York news channel
The women, all older than 40, alleged that they were marginalized and cast aside to make room for younger women and men.
‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells dies at 82; COVID-19 cited
The native of Reno, Nev., played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom.
Trebek’s last new ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes airing with a tribute
Trebek, who had been candid about his medical condition, worked up until 10 days before he died Nov. 8.
Queen Elizabeth’s daughter is hardest-working royal, again
Princess Anne wins the honor for at least the third year in a row, putting in a total of 167 days.
Maine foundation sells rights to catalog of legendary songwriter Bob Crewe
The songbook includes hits like ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ and ‘Lady Marmalade.’