Featured artist of the month at Main Street Gallery is Erica Christensen of Turner.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘An Iliad’ to kick off ‘War: Then and Now’ series set for Theater at Monmouth
Theater at Monmouth plans to present two shows this fall for the series, “War: Then and Now,” featuring “An Iliad” by Lisa Peterson and Dennis O’Hare based on a translation of “Homer’s Iliad” by Robert Fagles, and “Grounded” by George Brant. Coming off the heels of the 2021 Summer Rep Season, these two plays continue […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 31
100 Years Ago: 1921 Saturday was a great day for members of the Auburn Grange. It was the annual field day and the place of meeting was at the Auburn Fish Hatchery. The idea of a literary program for an outdoor field meeting had its day and we are inclined to think forever. People no […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Put more into the way you present yourself physically
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 46; Chris Tucker, 50; Zack Ward, 51; Richard Gere, 72. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into the changes you want to make before you proceed. Question your motives to ensure your emotions aren’t propelling you instead of practicality and common sense. Channel your energy where it will benefit […]
Posted inSun Spots
Neighbors Helping Neighbors needs volunteers for Lisbon 5K
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon United Methodist Church is once again looking for runners and walkers to support their Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls. Check-in/same-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the timed race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is open and all registrants […]
Posted inEncore
Gendron Franco Center to present ’80s Night with Clockwork
Clockwork will play ’80s hits from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept 3, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Bring your neon, high tops, and big hair and come dance the night away. There will be a full bar and there is plenty of free parking. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and […]
Posted inEncore
The Shadow Riders set to play in Drive-In concert series
Ensemble band performs songs of Marshall Tucker Band
Posted inEncore
Music for Mavis brings Jerks of Grass to the gazebo
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will bring Jerks of Grass from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the gazebo in Turner. Jerks of Grass are a high-energy bluegrass quartet from Portland. Gathered around one microphone in the traditional style, with one foot in traditional and the other in progressive roots music, over […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad encourages teen to drink before heading to college
DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced since I was little, but I still visit Dad often, especially now that I’m fully vaccinated. What’s causing the problem is I am leaving for my first year of college. Dad has been offering me alcohol while I’m at his house. I would be lying if I said […]