Maine artists come together for The Jar Project
Posted on February 14, 2011 by Laura Powers in Arts & Culture
What’s so special about a jar? Stop in at Whitney Art Works at 492 Congress Street in Portland, and you might just find an answer. The Jar Project is the brainchild of Maine artist Alex Sax. The project comprises of 60 jars, in all shapes and sizes, and each jar is re-imagined by a different […]
Portland Stage Company brings ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’ to life
Posted on January 31, 2011 by Laura Powers in Arts & Culture, Theatre
“2 Pianos 4 Hands” is a clever, insightful exploration into what it takes to become a successful classical pianist. For anyone who’s ever taken a music lesson or ever agonized over Adagio or been frustrated by Fortissimo, this play is delightfully relatable. The writers, Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, have taken their vast experience as […]