Category: Arts & Culture

With its elegant fireplaces, hardwood floors sweeping views of Casco Bay and antique d?cor, it’s hard to believe that R?-R?’s (Irish Gaelic for fun and…

Fans of humorist David Sedaris were treated to an evening at The State Theatre on April 2 of readings by the sweetheart of public radio’s…

It’s time to squeeze into your Oscar de la Renta gown or Armani tux. Get out the expensive diamond jewelry (a.k.a. “bling-bling” for the ghetto…

The recent chain of school shootings caused many to question whether the media influences young people to act violently. An interactive multimedia exhibit opening this…

There was graffiti on film, break dancing, hip-hop music and turntable scratching – hence “The Four Elements of Hip-Hop” at The State Theatre on March…

First, Stone Coast Brewery decided to turn into a steakhouse in early December. Then over New Year’s, Zootz couldn’t make the rent and shut down.…

About the artist: Supa DJ Dmitry of the former Soviet Union was co-founder of the groundbreaking `80s dance group Deee-Lite. Since the group broke up…

Although it has been a while since the group’s last album, 1995’s Labcabincalifornia, the sounds of the Pharcyde have been subtly heard all over the…

On the fourth floor of the Glickman Family Library, a black child precariously hangs his head inside the wide jaw of a menacing alligator. A…

In high school, Brian Giles was voted loudest in his class. Now a professional comedian, Giles is furthering that reputation by hosting occasional open mic…

After Portland police shut down after-hours dancing at several nightclubs last week, local club owners scrambled to find out what was going on. Club staff…

Ah, Zootz. That dank, overcrowded, sweaty hole of a nightclub was host to many a fond high school memory. By the time I was 18,…