Danielle Paus’ program will be all Celtic instrumental pieces.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Portland Symphony Orchestra plans concerts for March, April
All the March concerts feature guest clarinetist and composer David Krakauer.
Stephanie Gilbert with Floydian Trip to perform in Waterville March 29
WATERVILLE — Stephanie Gilbert, a classically trained vocalist with degrees from the University of Southern Maine and Yale, plans to perform with Floydian Trip at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. A Vassalboro native, Gilbert first performed at the Waterville Opera House as a child, singing at dance […]
Chris Robley Trio to perform in Lewiston March 29
LEWISTON — Singer-songwriter and award-winning poet Chris Robley plans to play an intimate, unplugged show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at LA Arts, 168 Lisbon St. Robley will be joined by collaborators Jeff Christmas and Sorcha Cribben Merrill, both multi-instrumentalists and singers. The trio will perform an acoustic set of Robley’s Americana and indie-pop […]
Farmington arts center to host ‘Broken Clock: Film, Performance and Dialogue’ March 26
“Broken Clock” is an original play about incarceration, gun violence, grief, family, trust and time.
Frustrated spouse has made healthy changes alone
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I went for our annual checkups seven months ago. We were both overweight and told by our respective doctors that we needed to make some lifestyle changes to improve our health. Since that time, I have made the needed changes. As a result, I have lost 40 pounds, and all […]
Looking Back on March 10
100 years ago: 1925 A Sabattus man, A. Niles, wrote a letter to the editor reluctantly supporting a higher tax on dogs, but only if the state offers canines better protection. Under existing law, Niles wrote, “a man may shoot him, steal him or run over him with an auto” without facing any liability. “They […]
Pisces: Choose discipline instead of overindulgence, and put your energy where it will bring the highest return and enhance your life and bank account. Avoid situations that are risky or volatile.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Wilde, 41; Carrie Underwood, 42; Jon Hamm, 54; Sharon Stone, 67. Happy Birthday: Take precautions this year. Plan, organize and refrain from making promises you’ll regret. Use your energy wisely and put your needs first, and it will change how you feel about yourself and your perspective regarding how […]
Drop-in Center & Trinity Jubilee Center have late winter needs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since it’s still very cold at night, the Pleasant St. Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn has a need for the following items. These can be dropped off at the left side of the building on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Blankets, handwarmers, body wipes, gloves, […]
Aquarius: Refuse to get bamboozled by someone offering something too good to be true.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bow Wow, 38; Brittany Snow, 39; Matthew Gray Gubler, 45; Juliette Binoche, 61. Happy Birthday: Socialize and network more this year; the payoff will be substantial. What you learn and who you connect with will encourage you to participate in activities and practices that are foreign to you but offer […]