LEWISTON — Singer-songwriter Michael Krapovicky plans to perform at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Oasis of Music, held at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates St. Krapovicky is a multi-instrumentalist, member of multiple touring bands, recording engineer, mastering technician and producer who has released albums “Lowlife” and “Songs I Lied About.” He’s been featured for […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
‘Heart & Music’ set for Feb. 14 at Community Little Theatre
AUBURN — The Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., is set to present “Heart & Music: An Evening in Song” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 day of the show. For tickets or more information call 207-783-0958 or visit laclt.com. Check […]
Brownfield concert to feature country love song swap
BROWNFIELD — Love in the Country, a country love song swap with The Gibson Brothers, Carol Noonan and Kevin Barry, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. The night will feature song swapping between bluegrass musicians Eric and Leigh Gibson alongside singer songwriter Noonan and guitarist Barry. […]
Farmington exhibit ‘Take Only What You Can Carry’ on display
A Skowhegan artist will share a real-life photographic exhibit at the University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery.
Looking Back on Feb. 1
100 Years Ago: 1925 An article for February 1, 1925 was unavailable, therefore an article from February 1, 1924 is being offered instead. On Friday. William B. Edwards submitted his yearly reports as chief of police and chief of the fire department in Brunswick. The police report shows that during the year ending February 1, […]
Friend misuses fundraiser to bankroll expensive tastes
DEAR ABBY: A close friend — whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day — is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment. Knowing her financial situation — living paycheck to paycheck despite her and her husband’s high-paying jobs — I felt […]
Aquarius: A chance to elaborate on the changes you want to make will grant you help and enthusiasm from those who can offer insight and hands-on assistance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 31; Ronda Rousey, 38; Big Boi, 50; Michael C. Hall, 54. Happy Birthday: Hesitation is the enemy this year. Opportunities are within reach and require your attention and action to take advantage of the prospects. Recognizing and responding quickly, whether it’s for personal or professional gain, will get […]
Looking Back on Jan. 31
100 Years Ago: 1925 George W. Bumpus, for the past 24 years City Clerk of Auburn, was honored yesterday at the City building by fellow workers in celebration of his 78th birthday. A party was held in the Water Board Office; the ladies of the building, Mesdames Roberts, Jennings, and Gillis and Miss Leach prepared […]
Man’s long friendship with woman still upsets wife of 24 years
DEAR ABBY: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have recently begun texting more often. An example: One night he was mixing a drink and texted her about whether to use Pepsi or Coke. On his birthday, I watched for her […]
Capricorn: Don’t wait for things to come to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 40; Justin Timberlake, 44; Kerry Washington, 48; Portia de Rossi, 52. Happy Birthday: You’re heading in an upward direction. It may not be what you expect, but it will be a lively ride you will enjoy if you can control your emotions. Stop fretting over what you cannot […]