The total was good enough for the best second-weekend gross of any film during the pandemic, edging out the previous Marvel movie, “Black Widow.”
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Judge cancels Rod Stewart’s trial, sets plea deal hearing
A hearing is scheduled for next month to discuss a plea deal to resolve charges stemming from a New Year’s Eve altercation with a hotel security guard nearly two years ago.
Goodbye, exposed brick walls and mismatched tables. Many of Portland’s newest eateries are embracing high-concept design
In these breweries, bars and restaurants, the design is as delicious as the food.
Separate careers of Maine theater couple on the rise, together
Reba and Brent Askari are each enjoying success, as a theater director and a playwright, respectively.
Chris Newell resigns after 18 months as Abbe Museum director
The first tribal member to lead the museum of Wabanaki art, history and culture cites personal reasons and returns to his family and consulting work in Connecticut.
No more concerts, but Rock Row developers to open large outdoor art exhibition
The display, opening this weekend, features grand-scale sculptures and murals on shipping containers by leading Maine artists.
Michael Constantine of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ dies at 94
The Emmy Award-winning character actor also made appearances in numerous TV series, including ‘Room 222.’
Show must go on for Recycled Shakespeare Company after death of founder
Community theater group is scheduled to return this weekend with performances in Fairfield and Augusta following the death last year of its leader, Emily Fournier.
Popular Rock Row concert venue in Westbrook done for 2021 season, at least
Developers of the Rock Row development notified residents this week that there will be no more shows this year at the Maine Savings Pavilion, and possibly beyond.
Portland music venue Aura to require proof of vaccination
The new policy begins Sept. 17 and requires patrons to be fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID test result.