While concert halls and theaters are ready to welcome back both performers and audiences, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Brazilian singer who was Latin Grammy winner dies in plane crash
Marília Mendonça, 26, one of Brazil’s most popular singers, was on her way to a concert.
Portland Museum of Art seeks young artists combatting climate change
The museum will give out cash awards to artists ages 14-22 who make work that relates to the climate crisis.
Royal jewels, Kobe Bryant’s sneakers set for Geneva auction
Among the items going under the hammer in the lakeside Swiss city will be a diamond bracelet that once belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette.
Maine actress tells her migration story in touring play’s stop in Portland
A native of Rwanda, Malaika Uwamahoro stars in ‘Cartography,’ presented by Portland Ovations on Thursday night.
Voters say ‘yes’ to early closing time for Miami Beach bars
The referendum was held Tuesday in response to increasingly raucous crowds and public drinking in the South Beach entertainment district.
Tupac Shakur’s life, legacy to be subject of massive exhibit
‘Wake Me When I’m Free’ will open January in Los Angeles with the hopes of touring other cities.
Actress Kristen Stewart announces engagement
She has been in a relationship with screenwriter Dylan Meyer since 2019.
Jon Bon Jovi ‘feeling fine’ after breakthrough COVID case forces him to cancel show
The rest of the band tests negative for the virus.
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
Guitar great Pat Metheny takes the State Theatre stage on Friday night.