CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Bledsoe, 50; Simon Pegg, 52; Meg Tilly, 62; Terry Gross, 71. Happy Birthday: Simplicity, targeted thoughts and calculated moves will take you on a journey that helps you sort through the baggage that stands in your way. Rid yourself of anything that holds you back, and map out a […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Danville Junction Grange continues monthly takeout suppers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for spreading the word about the baked bean and casserole takeout supper at Danville Junction Grange last month, it was a huge success! Thanks, too, to all our loyal supporters for their generosity. We will soon be able to continue with our list of repairs to the hall. It was decided to […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Comedians Casey Crawford and Johnny Ater to perform at Johnson Hall
Johnson Hall plans to present a Maine Event Comedy show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the hall, at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Comedians Casey Crawford and Johnny Ater will co-headline the event. The show also will feature Al Ghanekar and Ian MacDonald. Crawford’s well-crafted one-liners earned him a televised spot on Jimmy […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s domineering nature has intensified with age
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Duane” for 41 years. Between us we have five children. I had three sons; he had a son and a daughter. All of them are grown now. Over the years, the relationship my husband has with my sons has deteriorated. They feel he treats them like they are […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Reach out to a friend or relative who can offer expert advice or insight into something you want to pursue
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mena Suvari, 43; Kelly Hu, 54; Peter Gabriel, 72; Stockard Channing, 78. Happy Birthday: Keep your ideas to yourself until you are ready to launch. This year, preparation will be key if you want to turn your wild and crazy ideas into something spectacular. Don’t give anyone a chance to […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore
Portland Stage seeks pieces from playwrights
The Clauder Competition submission window closes March 31.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
“When Radio Was King: A Return to the 60s” in Monmouth
Monmouth Community Players plans to present “When Radio Was King: A Return to the 60’s” Feb. 18-20, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Before there was Netflix, Hulu and cable TV, families would crowd around the radio to […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Caswell concert planned at Chocolate Church Arts Center
Singer-song writer Jud Caswell will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Chocolate Church Annex, 804 Washington St. in Bath. In 2006, Caswell burst on the national scene, winning the legendary Kerrville New Folk competition. His songs have been taught at Berklee, recorded by Judy Collins, and named “#4 Song of the Decade” by […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMF Emery Community Arts Center concert features Wilton native Darby Sabin
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to present a concert featuring Wilton native Darby Sabin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Emery Performance Space on Academy Street in Farmington. An Americana powerhouse, Sabin comes to UMF for her first show at home since returning from her 2022 European Throne of Thorns Tour […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Great Lakes String Quartet comes as the next entertainment to the Auburn Chamber of Commerce series. The quartet will entertain Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, at the Webster School building. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The latest annual report of the Dr. Gard W. Twaddle Nurses’ Endowment Fund shows an addition of […]