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Van Morrison targets virus restrictions in 3 new songs

by Associated Press September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

The singer-songwriter takes a swipe at curbs imposed by governments around the world to combat COVID-19.

J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Art Dealer’

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Sound of silence: Some family secrets are best left hidden.

Arts & Entertainment

Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ to get U.S. release

by Associated Press September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Allen’s film was dropped by Amazon Studios after the #MeToo movement brought a reappraisal of the director.

Arts & Entertainment, Uncategorized

First volume of Barack Obama’s memoir coming Nov. 17

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Even with a substantial list price of $45, “A Promised Land” is virtually guaranteed to sell millions of copies.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Stanley Crouch, contentious man of letters, dies at 74

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

The influential critic, columnist and self-taught Renaissance man was inspired by his knowledge and love of blues and jazz and his impulse to step over the line.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture

Maine Public radio voices retire in budget move

by Ray Routhier September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Music hosts Sara Willis and Robin Rilette, along with news reporter Ed Morin, took voluntary retirement packages offered by the statewide public broadcasting network.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Historical society in New York gets $7.5 million for archive storage

by Associated Press September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

The gift will enable the New-York Historical Society to upgrade its storage for documents ranging from John Jay’s draft of a Federalist Paper to the archives of author Robert Caro.