Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Celebration Barn in South Paris. The show is the finale performance of the Barn’s 50th Anniversary Season. A spoof of late-night talk shows, “The Early Evening Show” is the longest-running live variety show in Maine, with more […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Opening reception planned for ‘Ian Factor: Resolve & Resilience’
An opening reception presented by the Pace Galleries of Art will be held for “Ian Factor: Resolve & Resilience” exhibit from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. This exhibition features a collection of works in oils on canvas and charcoal on paper created over […]
Children’s author Hudda Ibrahim will visit Lewiston Public Library
Children’s author Hudda Ibrahim (“Lula Wants to Wear a Badge” and “What Color is My Hijab?”) will read her books, interact with the kids and share her inspiration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The event will include an author talk by Hudda Ibrahim, activities to […]
Looking Back on Oct. 11
100 Years Ago: 1922 H. A. Swanton of Westport has been picking ripe raspberries at his place this week, picking them by the boxful, and sending them around to his friends. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Lewiston-Auburn Business and Professional Women’s Club will meet at 7 pm. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Casco Bank meeting […]
Father’s extreme views turn family against him
DEAR ABBY: My father considers himself a deeply religious man. He believes that anyone who doesn’t conform to his beliefs is going to hell. He told my gay sister she is going to hell. At my brother’s wake and celebration of life, he announced to everyone that my brother was going to hell because he […]
Libra: Don’t let confusion cost you emotionally, physically or financially. Pour your energy into maintaining equilibrium and carrying out your responsibilities; personal gain will be yours.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Deschanel, 46; Jane Krakowski, 54; Lennie James, 57; Joan Cusack, 60. Happy Birthday: Balance and equality are the goals this year. Assess your assets, liabilities and relationships, and put a plan in place that will motivate you to make transitions that lead to a life with less stress and […]
Isolation, face masks are still important when sick with COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: No wonder COVID-19 doesn’t go away — people don’t seem to take it seriously anymore. I work with someone who tested positive for COVID, spent one day out of work, and then came back the very next day with “casual” use of a face mask. I work in direct contact with customers […]
Oxford youngster collecting food for area pantries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Liliana Tripp is in her third year of collecting nonperishables for area food pantries. We are collecting donations at 64 Rabbit Valley Road in Oxford from now until Nov. 20. Please help us supply food and Thanksgiving supplies to those in need. Thank you so much! — Laura, Oxford ANSWER: I’m completely […]
Oasis of Music features duo playing Middle Eastern music
Middle Eastern music will fill the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. The Seyir Duo, Nathan Kolosko and Eric Perna, come together to perform music that spans from the mystic world of the Sufis to the classical music of ancient Persia. Both Eric and Nathan […]
Maine Music Society announces performances for 2022-23 season
The Maine Music Society is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 season entitled “A Journey of Remembrance and Hope.” Dr. Richard Nickerson will lead the chorale in his second season as artistic director as they perform three concerts at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The popular Battle of the Blends kicks off the season on at […]