Bob Keyes

Portland Press Herald

Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.

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Published
August 1, 2021

With feelings of triumph and trepidation, Maine audiences return

Fans enthusiastically welcome back live music to Portland, but many also worry their celebrations will be short-lived because of the latest coronavirus surge.
Published
August 1, 2021

When it comes to playing Johnny Cash, Litchfield native walks – and talks – the line

Scott Moreau, who grew up in Litchfield, has made a living out of portraying the Man in Black, including in ‘Ring of Fire,’ opening this week at Portland Stage.
Published
July 26, 2021

Hear the best of baroque, up close, at the Bach Virtuosi Festival

After last year’s successful virtual version, the programming returns to a week of in-person performances in Portland.
Published
July 22, 2021

Everly Brothers’ music celebrated in new show, premiering Friday in Brunswick

‘Dream’ will have a weekend-long run at Maine State Music Theatre.
Published
July 18, 2021

Longtime Maine art camp faces its future, without its founder

Following the death last year of Ruth Grauert, Bearnstow’s new leaders try to figure out how to make the Mount Vernon site sustainable going forward.
Published
July 12, 2021

Emerging from pandemic, YES ensemble affirms a hunger to create

The Bath-based group, a dance-theater hybrid, will perform ‘Motionally Available’ in Camden and Portland.
Published
July 12, 2021

‘It feels like a rebirth’: Opera Maine returns with two shows

‘As One’ opens this week in Westbrook, while ‘The Elixir of Love’ takes the stage at Merrill Auditorium later this month.
Published
July 12, 2021

Monmouth Community Players stage ‘Laramie Project’ in Auburn

The weekend-long production is happening outside in Anniversary Park.
Published
July 4, 2021

In wake of abuse allegations, endurance of ‘American Pie’ singer leaves a bitter taste

As his classic tune turns 50, Camden’s Don McLean defies a damaged reputation, dismissing his family’s accusations and continuing to profit from a beloved song.
Published
July 4, 2021

A disappearing Mi’kmaq art form, porcupine quillwork gets renewed attention

The Abbe Museum is showing items from its collection and the work of artisans determined to keep the tradition alive.