“Living on Love” will open at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. Other performances are set for 8 p.m. Aug. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, 4 p.m. Aug. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 18. This farce that takes place in a glorious Manhattan penthouse owned by […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 10
100 Years Ago: 1921 One of those old-fashioned high wheeled bicycles was seen on the streets of Auburn yesterday. The youngster astride the tiny seat was devoting his entire attention to balancing the awkward contrivance. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Barbara McKnight, director of health, physical education and recreation for the Lewiston YWCA will speak at the […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Damariscotta gallery to display abstract art
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts Gallery’s 2021 “Abstract” show is scheduled to run through Sept. 11. Representing contemporary artists from all over Maine, this show encompasses the breadth of abstract art, according to a news release. Some creations of abstract expressionism, minimalism, geometric, and abstract lyricism as well as works that expand upon cubist concepts are […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn church switching annual fundraiser to September
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Festival Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25. This is a new time of year for our annual money-making project, replacing the Shop on Park Avenue Christmas fair in November. This is a time for not just buying holiday-themed things, but […]
Posted inSun Spots
Snowbirds seeking vehicle storage and transport to S. Portland airport
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the past 20 years we have stored a car from September to June with Neil Martin at his Goldenrod Garage in Freeport. Unfortunately, Neil died last October, and we lost a good friend. We have a camp in Rangeley that we use for the three summer months and our nine-month home […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman won’t marry boyfriend because of his mom
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for 19 years. He wants to get married, but I keep putting it off. I was married before; he’s never been married. I haven’t done it because I can’t get over something his mom did to me more than 10 years ago. I was close with […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Organ donation remains a generous gift at any age
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old woman, and my sister is 91. We are both in good health, with normal health issues for people our age. My question is that we both have contracts with crematory companies, but we also intend to be organ donors. Will they really use organs from people our age? […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: A partnership will play a role in how things unfold
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 31; Anna Kendrick, 36; Daniel Levy, 38; Hoda Kotb, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple. Don’t overreact or take on more than you can handle. Concentrate on what’s important to you and give it everything you’ve got. If you scatter your energy, you will fall short of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Partnerships will play essential roles in the way things unfold
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 31; Anna Kendrick, 36; Daniel Levy, 38; Hoda Kotb, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple. Don’t overreact or take on more than you can handle. Concentrate on what’s important to you and give it everything you’ve got. If you scatter your energy, you will fall short of […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Half Moon Jug Band concert set for the Gardiner Landing
Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert will feature The Half Moon Jug Band at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the Gardiner Landing on Water Street in Gardiner. The Half Moon Jug Band is a 21st century jug band rooted in the Downeast humor and dry wit traditions of their home State O’ Maine. Upbeat and […]