With few guidelines from the state, museums, theaters and concert halls vary in their expectations for hosting patrons in a post-pandemic world.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Finalists announced for Maine Literary Awards
The ceremony of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance will be live-streamed on May 28.
Mnuchin spars with Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose on Twitter
The singer initiated the back-and-forth by using a vulgar epithet to describe Mnuchin in a post on his verified Twitter account.
Lady Gaga’s new album, ‘Chromatica,’ finally has a release date
The superstar’s 16-track, sixth studio album will feature collaborations with Ariana Grande, Elton John and Blackpink.
American mezzo-soprano Rosalind Elias dies at 90
She sang 687 performances of 54 roles at New York’s Metropolitan Opera over 42 years, and she made her Broadway debut at age 81.
Bada Bing! David Chase wrote a new coronavirus-themed scene for ‘The Sopranos’
Original cast members Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa unveiled the scene on their recently launched “Talking Sopranos” podcast.
Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk co-founder, dies at 73
The German electronic artist is considered one of the most important musicians of the computer age.
Portland Museum of Art wins appeal over disputed bequest
A jury awarded the museum $4.6 million last year in a civil trial, the state’s supreme court affirmed that ruling Tuesday.
Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham to read first ‘Harry Potter’ fantasy book
Radcliffe, who starred as Harry Potter in the films, kicked off the series by reading the first chapter “The Boy Who Lived.”
Elon Musk and Grimes welcome first baby together
This is Musk’s seventh son.