Painters, sculptors, drawers and photographers find inspiration from the crisis and, in isolation, time to work.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Toy manufacturers look to reduce carbon footprint
Taking a toy out of the box can make a mess
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case
Actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband and other prominent parents are claiming investigators deliberately withheld and fabricated evidence to entrap them.
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How do Broadway stars cope with silent theaters? They sing
The daily songs are just one way that theater folk have passed the time since Broadway went dark.