100 Years Ago: 1921 The big organ for St. Michael’s church, Auburn, arrived late last week, and work on installation is now being hurried to a finish. It is expected that the organ will first be heard a week from the coming Sunday. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The First Auburn Senior Citizens have been invited […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Participate in something requiring stamina and fortitude
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 36; Jessie Mei Li, 36; Sarah Chalke, 45; Chandra Wilson, 52. Happy Birthday: You’ll sail to victory if you stay on course, don’t give up and make a point to enjoy the ride. Life is about achieving happiness, and it’s your responsibility to take the initiative to engage […]
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Computer desk and accessories offered in time for start of school
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because I no longer have a desktop computer I don’t need my computer desk anymore. It is in very good condition and I thought that with school starting soon there may be someone who would like to have it. It will have to be picked up at my house in Greene. I […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections, Encore, Things to Do
UMF arts center to kick off 10th anniversary season
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to kick off its 10th anniversary season with two art exhibition openings and a celebration of Emery’s 10 years of fostering community and the arts. Shown is “Incoming” by Ellis Johnson Contributed photo FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center, located […]
Posted inEncore
Lewiston native featured in Art and Ale window
Bryce Cloutier, an artist and cook born and raised in Lewiston, is the next featured artist in the Art and Ale window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Cloutier started drawing and painting early and used that love of art to fuel his passion for cooking. After cooking in kitchens since the age of 16 and attending […]
Posted inEncore
King Memphis performing at DAC at the Drive-In concert series
Bridgton Twin Drive-In
Posted inEncore
Maine Event Comedy presents Brieana Woodward at Craft Brew Underground
Maine Event Comedy presents Brieana Woodward at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. The show will also feature Dennis Price and Kathleen DeMarle. Whether she’s roasting her dad for childhood wrongdoings, raving about the flea market, or giving her hot takes on DIY Pinterest projects, Woodward’s high energy […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Popular local band The Veggies returns from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Don Hebert (vocals), Moe McKenna (bass), Shawn Callahan (lead guitar), Ray Tardiff (drums), and Anna Hunnewell (vocals). The Veggies have been performing throughout New England for over 15 years. There is no cover charge and […]
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Local painter to host art exhibit at Auburn home
Twelve Maine artists will be exhibiting artworks at the home and barn of oil painter Michael Ranucci from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. The public is welcome. The exhibit will feature a variety of paintings and works to include the Maine landscape, portraits, old master studies, sculpture, and more. Exhibiting artists include Elizabeth […]