GARDINER — The Open Book Players group is set to present “Love Letters,” a play written by A. R. Gurney, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. This play, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, centers on two characters, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Son’s girlfriend may miss out on tradition
DEAR ABBY: My son, who is in his senior year of high school, is dating a beautiful, sweet girl I’ll call “Amanda.” I’m very fond of her. This is an exciting year for them both because soon she will be shopping for her graduation gown. Amanda told me her mom has said she will have […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Weight-loss drugs are only recommended for severe obesity
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m increasingly seeing reports of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey using weight-loss drugs with apparent success. I’m wondering if these drugs are suitable for someone like me, who isn’t a celebrity or obese, but could stand to lose about 20 pounds. What are the risks and benefits to using these drugs for moderate […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 25
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Commercial Travelers are working hard to make their 1924 Minstrel show a success. The last rehearsal was a tribute to Coach Rayburn who remarked that the show was shaping up much better than he dared to hope. This year’s show will be much better and more elaborate than last year. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Refuse to let your emotions lead to overreacting or crossing boundaries that can disrupt your life, home or relationship.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Keys, 43; Mia Kirshner, 49; Ana Ortiz, 53; Jenifer Lewis, 67. Happy Birthday: Physical improvements and romance are favored. With hard work and initiative comes positive change. Map out what you want to accomplish and seize the moment. Turn every day into an adventure. Be open to new beginnings, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader looking for former feng shui teacher at Edward Little High School
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago there was a gentleman who taught feng shui at Edward Little High School in Auburn. He was extremely professional and I would be sincerely appreciative if you could help me find him. If not, would you please recommend someone else? — Jeanne, Auburn ANSWER: I’m putting your request out into […]
Posted inEncore
CLT’s ‘And Then There Were None’ is chilling intrigue for a cold winter’s night
Agatha Christie’s most-read who-done-it was the basis for the game ‘Clue’ and relies on a 1600s nursery rhyme for hints to the next victim in this murder mystery.
Posted inEncore
‘And Then There Were None’ production wraps up this weekend at CLT
Cast members in the Community Little Theater production of the famous Agatha Christie murder mystery “And Then There Were None,” from left, Archer Slater as Anthony Marston, Tony Roy as William Blore, and Ray Fletcher as Doctor Armstrong will take the stage again this weekend for the final performances of the show. Ten strangers are […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Stone Mountain Arts Center plans Cecilia concert
The trio features Erin Leahy, Timi Turmel and Louis Schryer.
Posted inDear Abby
Wife in unhappy marriage fantasizes about a friend
DEAR ABBY: I am an unhappily married woman with young children. I am attracted to a friend of mine and my husband’s, but he is also married. He’s a bit older, and I can’t tell for sure if he has feelings for me, but sometimes I suspect it. He has made me jewelry and gifts, […]