John Mulaney and Whitney Cummings are both bringing their stand-up shows to Portland this week.
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Portland symphony to perform songs of Paul Simon
Three vocalists, including New York singer/songwriter Paul Loren, will join the orchestra for Saturday evening and Sunday matinee performances at Merrill Auditorium.
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‘The Batman’ and a BTS concert broadcast power box office
In its second weekend of release, Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” easily remains the No. 1 movie in North American theaters with $66 million in ticket sales.
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‘The Power of the Dog’ wins best picture at British Academy Film Awards
Sci-fi epic “Dune” won five awards during the ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
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William Hurt, star of ‘Broadcast News,’ ‘Body Heat,’ dies at age 71
He died of natural causes, according to his son.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
American filmmaker and journalist Brent Renaud shot, killed in Ukraine
Renaud, one of the most respected independent producers of his era, was gathering material for a report about refugees.
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‘West Side Story’ sweet goodbye, end of Hollywood’s music magic
Here it is. For this reviewer and ex-New Yorker who saw the Broadway musical before it opened, walked his dog on the debris that became Lincoln Center, watched Jerome Robbins’ first dance sketches at the City Center Ballet and thanks to my life in all those places, I come with legitimate credentials and strong opinions. […]
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Maine Gardener: This year’s Maine Garden + Marketplace a scaled-back version of the usual show
Blame lingering impacts of the pandemic, and don’t look for display gardens. With luck, next year…
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Motivated by movement, three Maine dancers will perform at regional event in Boston
Aretha Aoki, Scott McPheeters and Kristen Stake each will get 12 minutes on stage at the New England Now Dance Platform.
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Maine Gardener: A tad early, the gardening season gets off to a gentle start
Plant vegetable or flower seeds, prepare your tools, grow lettuce.