CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 59; David Cross, 60; Christine Lahti, 74; Craig T. Nelson, 80. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what your heart tells you. Your instincts are better than you think, and you can save yourself time and trouble. Look for alternative money management that encourages you to save. Don’t […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Co-worker, friend becomes outlet for others trauma
DEAR ABBY: It seems I am a human landfill into which people dump their trauma. I’m not sure how this happened. It started three years ago, when an estranged friend called me and talked for more than an hour about what had led to him getting fired from his job. I was touched that he […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Treatment for thymic cancer begins with surgery or chemo
DEAR DOCTOR ROACH: I have recently learned that my sibling, age 70, has rare cancer of the thymus. She will be getting chemotherapy and perhaps radiation treatment. I have heard of immunotherapy. Is this an option? Would you know what could have caused this type of cancer? When she was younger, she had bouts of […]
Posted inEncore
John Gawler to perform at Oasis of Music
John Gawler will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Gawler is a familiar face on the music scene in Maine, especially with his role, along with his wife Ellen, as elders of the Gawler Family Band, one of Maine’s most popular folk music […]
Posted inEncore
‘Born in Chicago’ film screening to be followed by concert featuring Blues Prophets
The Maine Jewish Film Festival in partnership with The Hill Arts will present the film “Born in Chicago” followed by The Blues Prophets live in concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at The Hill Arts in Portland. Directed by Bob Sarles and John Anderson, “Born In Chicago,” is a soulful documentary film that […]
Posted inEncore
UMA presents Concert Week April 16-19
A week-long concert event hosted by the music department at the University of Maine at Augusta will be presented Tuesday, April 16, through Friday, April 19. There will be vocal performances, chamber music, rock and jazz, and even steel drums. All concerts will be presented free of charge and begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday through […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Freeport Players present ‘dessert theater’ featuring production of ‘Murder at the Pie Auction’
Freeport Players presents a murder mystery “dessert theater” presentation of “Murder at the Pie Auction,” by Michael Druce, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, at the First Parish Church Hall in Freeport. After years of trying unsuccessfully, the small town of Mynute, Alaska, finally lands the famous Mother Mabel’s Pie-Baking […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Duo Mundi George & Guli to perform at UMF
ArtsFarmington presents Duo Mundi (George and Guli) in a concert of 4-handed piano music of Meredith Monk, Astor Piazzolla, Igor Stravinsky, Errollyn Wallen, José Elizondo, and Fazil Say at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, in Nordica Auditorium in Preble Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Since their inception in […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 3
100 Years Ago: 1924 On Saturday evening, the Triangle Club will hold another of its famous public suppers at the rooms on 86 Main St., Auburn. Mrs. Laura Crocker is chairman of the committee in charge and she has several capable assistants. Tickets may be secured from club members, the Blue Triangle or YWCA. 50 Years […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: A social or networking event will open doors to many exciting alternatives.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cobie Smulders, 42; Adam Scott, 51; Eddie Murphy, 63; Alec Baldwin, 66. Happy Birthday: Who you associate with will make a difference in how events unfold. Don’t let your emotions decide for you. Get the facts, consider your goals and align yourself with like-minded people who can help you reach […]