Some are in parks, in downtowns, along a river or by the sea.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
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So many big musical acts coming to Maine make for a lot of tough choices
David Byrne, Air Supply, St. Vincent, Violent Femmes… When there are this many great artists touring through Maine, choice almost becomes a burden.
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Portland author has collected his dream library of books – and most of them don’t exist
Hemingway’s missing novel. Alice’s backwards-printed book in “Through the Looking Glass.” Sylvia Plath’s never-finished autobiography. Reid Byers owns copies of all those “invisible” books that bibliophiles wish were real.
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Bates College exhibit gives a full view of ‘gonzo’ illustrator Ralph Steadman
‘Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing…’ gives visitors a chance to see the original works that were often published as reproductions in books and magazines.
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Julia Gagnon electrifies Bath with her album tour
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant showcases her evolving voice for her first live performance on the ‘Wildflowers’ tour in the Midcoast area, from her newest album released over the summer.
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Maine Inside Out is raising $25k to bring theater to prisons
The nonprofit hopes to raise funds to replace a canceled federal grant and is touring the original play ‘Broken Clock’ this year, including a Tuesday performance in Lewiston ahead of Juneteenth.
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Check out 6 fun events going on in Maine this week
Events include local band Starling, the PortFringe theater festival and the Big Gay Dance Party.
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Celebrate summer with 14 can’t-miss events across Maine
The Yarmouth Clam Festival, Shakespeare in the Park and Maine Open Lighthouse Day are among the offerings.
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Here are 21 dad jokes to help you celebrate Maine fathers
What is a dad joke, anyway? Read the examples below, gathered with help from Maine dads and comics, just in time for Father’s Day.
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When do Mainers tell dad jokes? When they become apparent.
For Father’s Day, we talk to Maine dads, comics and others about what a dad joke is, why dads tell them and why we love to hate them.