http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/-t1.htm News and reviews about Maine Arts and Artists. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:47:10 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-team-produces-documentary-on-sleep-paralysis-t18861.htm Outspoken Film team produces documentary on sleep paralysis BY SADA REED Staff Writer Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA -- Have you ever awaken in the middle of the night and found you couldn't move or speak? A documentary made by Andrew Barnes, of Augusta, and Paul Taitt, of Canton, explores the phenomena and is gaining international attention. Since its release in October 2008, "Your Worst Nightmare: Supernatural Assault" was discussed on more than 20 radio stations and its creators ... Maine Arts and Artists Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:47:10 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-team-produces-documentary-on-sleep-paralysis-t18861.htm#22177 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-team-produces-documentary-on-sleep-paralysis-t18861.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/fleck-discovers-history-of-banjo-in-new-documentary-t18846.htm Outspoken Fleck discovers history of banjo in new documentary BY AMY CALDER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- World-renowned banjo player Béla Fleck will bring his documentary, "Throw down Your Heart," to Railroad Square Cinema July 7. The documentary follows Fleck's travels in Africa to trace the roots of the banjo, an instrument regarded as quintessentially American, but which actually originated in Africa. Fleck's most recent CD, "Throw Down Your Heart: Tales ... Maine Arts and Artists Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:16:56 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/fleck-discovers-history-of-banjo-in-new-documentary-t18846.htm#22159 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/fleck-discovers-history-of-banjo-in-new-documentary-t18846.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/a-homecoming-t18835.htm Outspoken A homecoming By LARRY GRARD Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE — It’s been 13 years since Levine’s closed, leaving a hole in the heart of the downtown. The North End’s Levine family homestead is in the family no more, having been sold. And the family itself moved away. When Dorothy “Bibby” (Levine) Alfond died on the final day of 2005, none of William and Sarah Levine’s nine children remained. The Levine’s sign is still on the family’s former store downtown, but ... Maine Arts and Artists Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:22:40 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/a-homecoming-t18835.htm#22147 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/a-homecoming-t18835.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/deal-could-lure-moviemakers-to-old-south-portland-armory-t18823.htm Outspoken Deal could lure moviemakers to old South Portland armory A Cape Elizabeth man wants to buy the building from the city for use in film production. By ELBERT AULL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald SOUTH PORTLAND — City officials are negotiating with a Cape Elizabeth man who wants to bring the film industry to the former National Guard armory on Broadway. Eric Matheson wants to lease or buy the city-owned armory and spend an estimated $3 million to put a television and movie ... Maine Arts and Artists Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:16:30 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/deal-could-lure-moviemakers-to-old-south-portland-armory-t18823.htm#22132 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/deal-could-lure-moviemakers-to-old-south-portland-armory-t18823.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/true-blue-bluegrass-fans-unafraid-of-rain-t18807.htm Outspoken True-blue bluegrass fans unafraid of rain BY MATTHEW STONE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel SIDNEY -- Torrential downpours made for a slow day Friday as Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival-goers listened to their second day of mountain tunes. The rain, however, made it easy to distinguish diehard fans from others. Dozens of bluegrass lovers sat under a tent tapping their feet to the rhythm, splashing up puddles from the sopping wet ground. Others braved the raindrops directly ... Maine Arts and Artists Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:17:00 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/true-blue-bluegrass-fans-unafraid-of-rain-t18807.htm#22114 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/true-blue-bluegrass-fans-unafraid-of-rain-t18807.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/bluegrass-festival-to-begin-t18767.htm Outspoken Bluegrass festival to begin BY VALERIE TUCKER Correspondent Morning Sentinel SIDNEY -- The 32nd four-day Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival starts this week and features headliners from across the country. The Silver Spur Riding Club will offer a mix of local favorites in Sidney June 18-21. Three of Maine's bluegrass favorites, Blistered Fingers, the NitPickers, and Anna Mae Mitchell and Rising Tide, will perform Thursday, along with the Douthwrights from New ... Maine Arts and Artists Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:17:27 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/bluegrass-festival-to-begin-t18767.htm#22068 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/bluegrass-festival-to-begin-t18767.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/bands-set-to-perform-in-waterville-t18756.htm Outspoken Bands set to perform in Waterville Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- The Kayla Wass Band, a five-piece country music band, opens the summer concert series here on July 8. Co-sponsored by Waterville Parks & Recreation and Waterville Main Street, the concerts will take place at Castonguay Square downtown. Others are scheduled for July 22 and Aug. 19. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. July 8, the Kayla Wass Band will perform hits from today and the past. Wass, 21, does vocals comparable to ... Maine Arts and Artists Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:04:55 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/bands-set-to-perform-in-waterville-t18756.htm#22054 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/bands-set-to-perform-in-waterville-t18756.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/filming-fizzles-without-funds-t18733.htm Outspoken Filming fizzles without funds 'Bag of Bones' filmmakers had sought a tax incentive to shoot in Maine, but the state can't pay for it. By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald The makers of a film based on the Stephen King novel "Bag of Bones" said Thursday they are "less likely" to film in Maine after a proposed state tax incentive for filmmakers died in the Legislature this week due to a lack of funding. "We'll have to investigate other options. ... Maine Arts and Artists Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:53:47 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/filming-fizzles-without-funds-t18733.htm#22029 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/filming-fizzles-without-funds-t18733.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-fest-to-honor-arthur-penn-t18713.htm Outspoken Film fest to honor Arthur Penn BY AMY CALDER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Legendary film director Arthur Penn of "Bonnie and Clyde" fame will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this summer's Maine International Film Festival. The 12th annual festival, featuring some 100 films from all over the world, will be held July 10-19 at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House, among other venues. Penn, 86, of New York and western Massachusetts, ... Maine Arts and Artists Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:07:22 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-fest-to-honor-arthur-penn-t18713.htm#22007 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-fest-to-honor-arthur-penn-t18713.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/turned-wood-at-travel-plaza-t18603.htm Outspoken Turned wood at travel plaza Kennebec Journal WEST GARDINER -- The art of turning wood into cups, bowls, vases, candlesticks and dowels will be showcased Saturday at the Center for Maine Craft at the West Gardiner Travel Plaza. Woodturning School Studio Day will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and kick off a seasonlong series of events at the center that can be found at www.mainecrafts.org. The center is also featuring items for sale that are prepared by wood-turning artisans from ... Maine Arts and Artists Fri, 22 May 2009 11:10:37 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/turned-wood-at-travel-plaza-t18603.htm#21877 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/turned-wood-at-travel-plaza-t18603.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/waterville-gallery-owner-surprised-by-award-t18543.htm Outspoken WATERVILLE: Gallery owner 'surprised' by award BY MATT DIFILIPPO Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Amidst a light atmosphere of champagne, beer, breads and cheeses, Erik Thomas was stunned. "I'd have to say I'm pretty surprised," said Thomas, owner of Blue Marble Gallery/Digital ImageWorks in Waterville. "My friends are just going to freak out about this." Thomas' surprise came after the announcement that Blue Marble Gallery was named the Downtown ... Maine Arts and Artists Sat, 16 May 2009 00:12:52 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/waterville-gallery-owner-surprised-by-award-t18543.htm#21808 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/waterville-gallery-owner-surprised-by-award-t18543.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/colby-art-museum-celebrates-50th-t18507.htm Outspoken Colby art museum celebrates 50th Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- A museum-wide exhibit, "Art at Colby: Celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Colby College Museum of Art," will be on view July 11 to Feb. 21, 2010, to mark the founding of the museum in 1959, a half century ago. A 376-page book of the same title, featuring 202 color illustrations, will be published to accompany the exhibition. "Art at Colby" will present works acquired early in the museum's ... Maine Arts and Artists Tue, 12 May 2009 00:21:07 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/colby-art-museum-celebrates-50th-t18507.htm#21768 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/colby-art-museum-celebrates-50th-t18507.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/a-visit-to-the-monmouth-museum-might-surprise-you-t18495.htm Outspoken A visit to the Monmouth Museum might surprise you BY CRAIG CROSBY Staff Writer Morning Sentinel MONMOUTH -- Chances are you've never set foot inside the Monmouth Museum. Chances are almost as good you didn't even know the museum exists. But if you enjoy history, or if you just like seeing things you can't see anywhere else, this quiet museum in this small town should be high on your list of things to do this summer. "They don't want to miss the Monmouth Museum, they really ... Maine Arts and Artists Mon, 11 May 2009 23:31:32 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/a-visit-to-the-monmouth-museum-might-surprise-you-t18495.htm#21754 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/a-visit-to-the-monmouth-museum-might-surprise-you-t18495.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/taxes-and-the-arts-portland-sees-a-way-to-benefit-both-t18490.htm Outspoken Taxes and the arts: Portland sees a way to benefit both Revenue from an arts-tax district will be earmarked to support innovative businesses and the arts. By TOM BELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald PORTLAND — Cities in Maine have used money from special tax districts to pay for things such as parking garages and extending sewer lines. Portland will be the first to use such a district to promote the creative economy. The fiscal 2010 budget endorsed by the City Council's ... Maine Arts and Artists Sat, 09 May 2009 16:47:29 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/taxes-and-the-arts-portland-sees-a-way-to-benefit-both-t18490.htm#21746 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/taxes-and-the-arts-portland-sees-a-way-to-benefit-both-t18490.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/maine-gets-its-first-imax-theater-t18468.htm Outspoken Maine gets its first IMAX theater The Cinemagic screen opens Friday and features a 12,000-watt audio system. By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald SACO — Just after midnight, the actors in the latest "Star Trek" flick will be larger than life. Six or seven times larger than life. That's because "Star Trek" will be lighting up a 70-foot by 40-foot screen when Maine's first IMAX theater opens at Cinemagic Stadium Theaters on Route 1 at 12:01 ... Maine Arts and Artists Fri, 08 May 2009 01:05:53 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/maine-gets-its-first-imax-theater-t18468.htm#21724 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/maine-gets-its-first-imax-theater-t18468.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/jamie-wyeth-stands-alone-t18418.htm Outspoken Jamie Wyeth stands alone Since the death of his father in January, he has thrown himself into work - his 'Seven Deadly Sins' exhibition opens in Rockland this month By BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald ROCKLAND — Jamie Wyeth has an eye on the weather. Rain batters the windows of his office at the Wyeth Research Center on the Farnsworth Art Museum campus, whipped by an early-spring storm. The torrent concerns Wyeth, because he's due at Tenants Harbor within the ... Maine Arts and Artists Mon, 04 May 2009 00:46:26 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/jamie-wyeth-stands-alone-t18418.htm#21667 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/jamie-wyeth-stands-alone-t18418.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/pittsfield-theater-reopens-under-newly-reinforced-roof-t18323.htm Outspoken PITTSFIELD: Theater reopens under newly reinforced roof BY SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel PITTSFIELD -- Friday night, about 170 people, including lots of local children, packed into the theater for a screening of the movie "Hotel for Dogs." It was the first movie shown at the town-owned Pittsfield Community Theatre in nearly six months. The building was once again open for the public following completion of critical roof repairs. During the reopening ... Maine Arts and Artists Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:34:06 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/pittsfield-theater-reopens-under-newly-reinforced-roof-t18323.htm#21553 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/pittsfield-theater-reopens-under-newly-reinforced-roof-t18323.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/waterville-at-gathering-of-girls-their-poetry-unfurls-t18288.htm Outspoken WATERVILLE: At gathering of girls, their poetry unfurls BY DOUG HARLOW Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Little girls and big girls stood up to the microphone Sunday at Soup to Nuts Cafe on Main Street for the second annual Poetry Mashup, culminating a weekend celebration sponsored by Hardy Girls Healthy Women. The three-day Girls Rock! weekend began Friday with the Hardy Girls 11th annual Girls Unlimited Conference and included a Saturday night concert by Ani DiFranco ... Maine Arts and Artists Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:32:26 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/waterville-at-gathering-of-girls-their-poetry-unfurls-t18288.htm#21513 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/waterville-at-gathering-of-girls-their-poetry-unfurls-t18288.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/farmington-vacant-shop-becomes-art-gallery-t18172.htm Outspoken FARMINGTON: Vacant shop becomes art gallery BY BETTY JESPERSEN Staff writer Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON -- A group of artists and a landlord with a vision are embarking on an experimental venture downtown by converting a vacant storefront into a cooperative gallery. For now, April Showers Etc. at 155 Front St., next door to Up Front & Pleasant Gourmet, is expected tentatively to be open into early May. "This is filling a need. There are so many artists, but because ... Maine Arts and Artists Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:27:35 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/farmington-vacant-shop-becomes-art-gallery-t18172.htm#21384 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/farmington-vacant-shop-becomes-art-gallery-t18172.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/library-commissions-local-artist-to-create-giant-shoe-t18168.htm Outspoken Aided by grant, library commissions local artist to create giant sculpture of shoe BY DOUG HARLOW Staff Writer Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN -- A giant, aluminum running shoe as public icon. Art? Symbolism? If you ask Skowhegan Public Library Director Melissa Gaspar, it's all of the above. "It's kind of a symbol -- it's a shoe, it's a giant, athletic shoe -- so it is a sculpture and it is a piece of art, but it's also an icon for our heritage," Gaspar said. ... Maine Arts and Artists Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:59:31 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/library-commissions-local-artist-to-create-giant-shoe-t18168.htm#21380 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/library-commissions-local-artist-to-create-giant-shoe-t18168.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/umf-arts-offerings-are-diverse-t18009.htm Outspoken UMF arts offerings are diverse Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON -- In celebration of University of Maine at Farmington's commitment to the integration of the arts, the campus and the community are invited to the 2009 Michael D. Wilson Symposium Arts Fortnight, a two-week-long series of arts events held on and off-campus from Thursday, April 9 to Thursday, April 16. Some events will continue after the academic spring break, from Tuesday, April 28 to Sunday, May 3. Sponsored by UMF's ... Maine Arts and Artists Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:22:04 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/umf-arts-offerings-are-diverse-t18009.htm#21194 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/umf-arts-offerings-are-diverse-t18009.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/god-rocks-t17977.htm Outspoken GOD ROCKS BY KEITH EDWARDS Staff Writer Kennebec Journal AUGUSTA -- Organizers of a concert and youth rally Saturday featuring a nationally-touring Christian rock band hope the first-ever event will help let young Christians know they are not alone. Four local youth pastors are organizing the event and expect it to bring together as many as 300 youths from local churches. Ten area churches are sponsors. "It's an effort to create an event exciting for youth in the area," ... Maine Arts and Artists Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:31:40 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/god-rocks-t17977.htm#21154 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/god-rocks-t17977.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/juried-art-show-opens-tonight-in-waterville-t17937.htm Outspoken Juried art show opens tonight in Waterville Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- More than $3,000 in awards will be handed out tonight to several artists among the 130 from across Maine whose work has been selected for the 19th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show. This year's show opens to all on Tuesday evening at the Blue Marble Art Gallery, at 167 Main St., and runs through April 25. A reception will be held at the gallery from 6:30 to to 8:30 this evening. The awards presentation ... Maine Arts and Artists Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:27:28 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/juried-art-show-opens-tonight-in-waterville-t17937.htm#21112 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/juried-art-show-opens-tonight-in-waterville-t17937.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-festival-will-highlight-social-issues-t17895.htm Outspoken Film festival will highlight social issues Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON -- The University of Maine at Farmington will present "Social Justice Cinema: the Second Annual Farmington Film Festival," an offering of documentary films and speakers focused on current social issues. Festival events will take place from March 31 to April 16, are free and open to all. The events of the festival's first week will focus on "Inequality & Race / Militarism & Media." ... Maine Arts and Artists Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:20:44 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-festival-will-highlight-social-issues-t17895.htm#21059 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/film-festival-will-highlight-social-issues-t17895.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/wilton-foothills-arts-center-to-close-t17878.htm Outspoken WILTON FOOTHILLS ARTS CENTER TO CLOSE BY BETTY JESPERSEN Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WILTON -- An organization that has been bringing music, art and theater opportunities to schools and communities in western Maine for 20 years is closing. Foothills Arts Center, located in the Bass-Wilson Building in downtown Wilton, will cease to exist after April 30, longtime director Anne Geller said Wednesday. "When a group of over 200 community members founded the Foothills Arts ... Maine Arts and Artists Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:21:30 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/wilton-foothills-arts-center-to-close-t17878.htm#21040 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/maine-arts-and-artists-f35/wilton-foothills-arts-center-to-close-t17878.htm