CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ella Balinska, 25; Alicia Silverstone, 45; Liev Schreiber, 54; Susan Sarandon, 75. Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance. Use your intellect, line things up and finish what you start. Take the initiative, and you will bring about the changes that will make your life easier to navigate. Your openness when […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Oxford food drive aims to help food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your readers have been so amazing to us so we are reaching out again. Our nonprofit, “From Lil with Love” is run by my 6 year-old daughter. She is looking for non-perishable food donations for our food drive. We will be donating the food to two area food pantries in time for […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bangor Symphony Orchestra announces live concerts
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra recently announced plans for its 2021-22 season, marking the ensemble’s return to live, in-person performances , at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Collins Center for the Arts, at 2 Flagstaff Road, in Orono. For its 126th season, the orchestra will present five classical concerts and additional special events, including […]
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The Elm to host comedian Bob Marley
Comedian Bob Marley will return to The Elm for 6 and 8 p.m. performances Saturday, Oct. 9, at the venue located on College Avenue in Waterville. Seen on Leno, Letterman, Conan, Ferguson and Jimmy Fallon. One of the few comedians to have the Late Night Circuit as well as dozens of other TV appearances. Marley […]
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Lady Lamb: An Evening With Strings to perform in Bath
Lady Lamb: An Evening With Strings will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Lady Lamb is the stage name used by Aly Spaltro, a singer, songwriter and producer whose music is a beguiling and imaginative fusion of folk, pop, and indie rock. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man keeps coming up short with online dating
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my late 40s who has been looking for love all my life. One factor that has made it difficult is my height. I’m 4’11” tall. What makes finding someone nearly impossible is that the online dating site profiles always ask for my height. Unfortunately, being extremely short in […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Compliments and encouragement will help you convince others to consider the suggestions you offer
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seann William Scott, 45; Neve Campbell, 48; Gwen Stefani, 52; Chubby Checker, 80. Happy Birthday: Speak up, do your best and be honest with yourself. Use your imagination to be the one to bring about change. Refuse to let others take over or stand in your way. Embrace life, and […]
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Mad Horse Theatre Company announces four productions for its 2021-22 season
With Season 36, Mad Horse Theatre Company, at 24 Mosher St., in South Portland, plans to presents a season of enticing, provocative plays that explore issues that face us in our increasingly chaotic world. These four productions were selected for their ability to examine the enduring aspects of the human experience with humor, intelligence and […]
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Mad Horse Theatre Company announces four productions for its 2021-22 season
With Season 36, Mad Horse Theatre Compan, at 24 Mosher St., in South Portland, plans to presents a season of enticing, provocative plays that explore issues that face us in our increasingly chaotic world. These four productions were selected for their ability to examine the enduring aspects of the human experience with humor, intelligence and empathy. This […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Open Book Players plans 25th season
The Open Book Players will open its 25th season with three short original plays written by local playwrights at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at Johnson Hall, at 280 Water St., in Gardiner. All three plays were winners in the Original Readers Theatre Script Competition hosted by Open […]