2008 Woodie Awards
Richard Abrams teaches Bob Dylan. But not in the department you'd expect - Abrams is an English professor. And Dylan: his poet. His class, one of the many "topics in literature" courses numbered ENG 150, is always popular. We decided to sit down with Abrams and ask about why he loves - and teaches - the classic folk/rock/blues/country artist. FP: When were you first turned on to Dylan? Abrams: I was in college at McGill in Montreal; about '65 I think. I asked a friend of mine, "so what is this with Bob Dylan?" and he said, "he's a new folk singer who swallows his words." I thought that was a pretty good description of Dylan, even now. I grew up with folk singers, some of whom went on to become semi-famous. When I was in high school I just loved radio. It took a while for the penny to drop with Dylan. I liked him but I don't think I was absolutely sold on him.
You may have seen him hanging around the art department in Gorham, a tall, lean man with long brown hair and beard to match. He's the Art Guru, who also goes by Jeremy Green. He owns the Art Guru, an artist supply store in Gorham. Recently, the Guru has been closed and the windows covered up. But not to worry, the store has only moved. It's now located on Church St. "This I think is a better location," he said. "(Students) don't have to drive." High rent prompted the move to the new, smaller space.
April 28 Hosted by the English department, is "Believing Shapespeare: Religion in Shakespeare's World and in His Plays." This lecture is by David Scott Kastan of Columbia University, and will be held in the University Events Room. Free and open to the public/ 4:15 to 6:15 p.
June is in the late stages of breast cancer, having had an unsuccessful mastectomy and several rounds of chemotherapy. Her prognosis is grim; yet it is her friends who experience the most difficulty in coming to grips with her mortality. Bryony Lavery's "Last Easter," staged by the USM department of theatre and directed by theatre faculty member Thomas A.
The last issue of the semester wouldn't be complete without dreams of the rest and relaxation that USM students are yearning for. Here is a list of books for your travels, your beach bag, or to join you in that hammock. Professor Matthew Killmeier Communication & Media Studies Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser "Great book, especially for those familiar with the movie.
The annual Bachelor of Fine Art student show, Produce, is showing at the Gorham Art Gallery now. The BFA degree is the most involved studio art degree offered at USM, and the 15-artist group show showcases the art majors as they graduate from concentrations in sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting,and digital art.
The Savages Fox Searchlight Pictures Directed by Tamara Jenkins Unfairly speaking, every generation has its signature style of film. The 1970s: gritty, grimy, orange, and fascinated with the streets of New York City. In the 1980s, characters cleaned up and moved out to Los Angeles.
Summertime and beer go together like peanut butter and jelly. What's better than relaxing at a camp fire with a group of friends enjoying a nice summer ale? Since this will be my last brew review for the year, I thought I'd send you into summer with an idea of a few choice summer offerings from some local breweries.
