Johnson Hall presents Hilary Chaplain’s “The Last Rat of Theresienstadt” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Cumston Hall in Monmouth. “The Last Rat of Theresienstadt” is one woman’s struggle to survive during the Holocaust. The play incorporates the song lyrics, visual art, and poetry that were produced by the many prominent artists imprisoned […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event set for May 20
Johnson Hall Stand Up “On the Road” Comedy Series will continue at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. Hosted by Mark Turcotte, this performance is for ages 21 and older. Some of New England’s funniest comics plan to take the stage and present their unique […]
Get outside: 10 parks in Lewiston and Auburn
Here are places where you can find some green space in the city.
Your guide to the best things to see, do and eat in Maine
We’ve rounded up guides for some of the best things to do, sights to see and places to eat to help you explore every corner of our state.
Slaid Cleeves plans Gardiner concert
An Evening with Slaid Cleaves is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Christ Church, 2 Dresden Ave. in Gardiner. The music of the Texas-based singer/songwriter is rooted in traditional country and folk forms, but is distinct enough to have held interest amidst a sea of singer/songwriters since the 1990s. While he […]
Tom Rush and Matt Nakoa plan Brownfield concert
A Tom Rush and Matt Nakoa concert is planned for 8 p.m. Friday, May 12, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. Since Tom Rush’s 1962 debut as an unknown folk-blues musician on the Boston/Cambridge music scene, he has established himself as a consummate performer and singer-songwriter. A few years back, a sold […]
Take our poll: What’s your favorite Olive Garden meal?
It’s official. Olive Garden opens this month in Auburn. Do you know your order by heart or prefer to peruse the menu for whatever looks good? Take our poll below and build your perfect OG meal. Thanks for participating in our contest! We will notify winners via email by May 22.
Eager to see or photograph a moose, eagle or otter? We have tips
Experts from around the state share several of their go-to hot spots for viewing wildlife.
Pottery Tour scheduled for May 6, 7
The 11th annual Maine Pottery Tour welcomes visitors on Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7. The self-guided Tour is an opportunity to enjoy spring in Vacationland and the hospitality of local potters in their studios. This year 66 pottery studios around the state will be participating. They are organized into six regions, allowing several […]
Cabaret Night with Louis Philippe set for Calumet Club
Le Club Calumet plans to present a Cabaret Night with Maine Entertainer Louis Philippe and special guest Father Frenchie at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Le Club Calumet, 334 W, River Road, in Augusta. Philippe is a Portland-based singer/actor/recording artist who has been entertaining in the central and southern Maine regions for decades, including […]