Arts & Leisure

OPA Classic Film Series continues Jan. 10

Ogunquit Performing Arts continues its 2006-2007 Classic Film Series with "Brief Encounter," the 1945 British film written by Noel Coward.

"Paintings of Maine" includes area artists, past and present

In 1991, art writer Carl Little joined editor Arnold Skolnick in producing "Paintings of Maine" - a 128-page hard cover book illustrated with examples of fine art by some 50 or so artists, many deceased, some contemporary, all with ties to Maine, either full time or seasonally.

"The Imprint of Place - Maine Printmaking 1800-2005"

"Prints are in many ways the most dramatic visual medium..." David Becker, author

Recent addition to the York Public Library's collection focuses on renowned Norwegian artist

Among the newer acquisitions at the York Public Library is "Edvard Munch: The Modern Life of the Soul," which was published by New York City's Museum of Modern Art in conjunction with a stunning retrospective of the artist's oeuvre held there this past spring.

Ongoing

A visual experience: Childhood in 19th-century art and culture at PMA

Innovative, informative and visually arresting, the exhibition reflecting on childhood in 19th-century art and culture, which just opened at the Portland Museum of Art, is well worth the short trip to Portland.

"Riding in Boxcars" offers uniquely poetic views of life

April Rain ... The Evening News … Navy Swim Call … Missed Opportunities.