MovieTalk: Jojo Rabbit
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Taika Waititi’s controversial satire is finally showing in the Portland area. This colorfully dark comedy shows the true nature of blind nationalism, specifically when it … Read More
Category: Arts & Culture
Professor and Alum in Portland exhibition
By: Abby Nelson, Staff Writer Creative Portland’s “All the Great Trees” exhibition features paintings, mixed-media pieces, drawings, photographs and collages of 20 Portland-based artists. This year, over 200 entries were … Read More
Tune in: State Theater
By: Chelsea Marquis, Staff Writer The State Theatre, located at 609 Congress Street in Portland, was opened on November 8, 1929. It is the longest standing music venue in Portland, … Read More
Jesus Is Kanye?
By: Stephen Bennett, Staff Writer Rap music with religious undertones does not have to be alienating. Chance the Rapper did so successfully with his 2016 project “Coloring Book”, and the … Read More
MovieTalk: The Lighthouse
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Director Robert Eggers recently released his second film “The Lighthouse”, another historically stylized masterpiece. Similarly to his first film “The Witch”, “The Lighthouse” redefines the … Read More
Heart of Portland: A lifetime of art
By: Tyler Tripp, Staff Writer George Anderson has created thousands of paintings in his lifetime that have been displayed all over the world, and at the age of 88, he … Read More
Tune IN: Aura
By: Chelsea Marquis, Staff writer On the corner of Free and Center St, huge purple letters glow on the side of a grey building, spelling the name of the concert … Read More
Portland streets offer students a stage
By: Abby Nelson, Staff Writer In the Old Port on a Saturday night, music played by street performers echoes across the cobblestone. Whether it be a loud voice belting from … Read More
MovieTalk: Zombieland: Double Tap
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer When Zombieland was released ten years ago, it broke the horror genre’s mold by merging it with an upbeat comedic tone and a charismatic cast. … Read More
Of Mice and Men – The American Dream
By: Abigail Nelson, Staff Writer The American literary classic story “Of Mice and Men” graced the USM Russell Hall stage this weekend. The student lead group Performers at Work (PAW) … Read More
Tune In: Bull Feeney’s
Byline: Chelsea Marquis, Staff Writer Ireland does not feel far away when walking into Bull Feeney’s. From ceiling to floor, the authentic Irish decor welcomes patrons entering the front door. … Read More
Vinyl record donation drive
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor On Saturday, November 2nd, Sullivan Gym on USM’s Portland campus will be transformed into a vast second-hand record shop for WMPG’s 24th annual … Read More
Heart of Portland: Cookies With A Cause
By: Tyler Tripp, Staff Writer “Portland is a little city, but it certainly packs a punch”, Katherine Slevin said with a smile. The same could be said about Slevin and … Read More
Artist of the Week: Olivia Dyer
By: India Evans, Staff Writer Olivia Dyer has always liked to paint, even when she was little. Growing up, art was always with her. Her mother went to school for … Read More
Work-study Employees Assist Art Gallery Exhibition
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor Work-study employees Liz Trumbley and Donna Blackwell huddled together with a box of matches on the walkway leading to the USM Art Gallery … Read More
Podcast Profile: Kyle Bostock
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Kyle Bostock is the creator and producer of Breaking Down with DJ Mirage, a podcast on WMPG’s website that focuses on music album interpretations. Although … Read More
Movie Talk: Joker
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer For the first time, DC releases a film solely focused on the infamous comic book villain Joker, directed by Todd Philips. Although the film’s content … Read More
Theater Review: The Women Who Mapped the Stars
By: Cody Curtis, Staff Writer The University of Southern Maine’s theater department continues telling powerful and inspirational stories with “The Women Who Mapped the Stars”. This production is directed by … Read More
Movie Talk: Ad Astra
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer James Gray’s new film Ad Astra brings a unique vision to the science fiction genre by emphasizing on extraterrestrial exploration. It functions as a psychological … Read More
New public arts project in the Portland Area
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor Creative Portland is spearheading an initiative to adorn bus shelters in the greater Portland area with art installations designed by local creatives. The … Read More
‘Fear Can Hold You Prisoner, Hope Can Set You Free’
By: Garrick Hoffman, Guest Editorial “Polls and rentals reflect popularity, but don't explain why people value ‘Shawshank’ so fervently. Maybe it plays more like a spiritual experience than a movie.” … Read More
A hidden haven for music enthusiasts
By: Chelsea Marquis, Staff Writer A former tanning salon is now home to a wide musical lineup from rock to indie. Ian Smith and Cecil Gardner founded Sun Tiki Studios … Read More
Movie Talk: Between Two Ferns: The Movie
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer This weekend marked the release of the Netflix original film Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Zach Galifianakis certainly carries the film and makes it stand … Read More
MWPA revives Maine Chapbook Series
By: Max Lorber, Arts and Culture Editor The Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance is breathing life back into the Maine Chapbook Series. The series is set to be published in … Read More