Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
Five things to do while you’re in Norway
Maine actor Matthew Delamater shares some of his favorite things about the western Maine town.
Holiday events to keep Mainers feeling merry and bright
Mark your calendars for theatrical productions, parades, light displays and more.
Mystery Photo for Nov. 23, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Edward Little Drama Club performs ‘Little Mermaid’ for young Auburn students
Performances for the public are set for Friday-Sunday. Staff photos by Russ Dillingham
Head to the theaters for cult classics, old masterpieces and Maine-centered movies
Go beyond the blockbusters to find smaller flicks worth leaving the house to see – and one worth streaming at home.
In the rollicking ‘White Python World Tour,’ ’80s metal band meets spy thriller
Scarborough resident Travis Kennedy’s debut novel is terrific fun from first page to last.
12 new Maine children’s books for your holiday list
New releases came out this year from Maine authors and illustrators Chris Van Dusen, Peter Brown, X. Fang, Phuc Tran, Elisa Boxer and Daniel Minter, among others.
Albany sixth grader dances into her first Nutcracker
Lily Burrill, 11, will perform in Portland this holiday season in Maine State Ballet’s “Nutcracker.”
Historical photos show Maine’s Thanksgiving generosity
Mainers have been helping each other with food donations in tough times for decades.