Also, see the Soweto Gospel Choir in Portland.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
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Gardens Aglow, a bright spot in Maine winter, returns with new displays and tech
Now in its 11th year, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ signature holiday light show has a new emphasis on education — alongside its usual beauty.
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Meet the Maine cinematographer behind ‘Wicked: For Good,’ opening this week
Alice Brooks, who lives in Portland with her family, spent more than a year in England working on both ‘Wicked’ films.
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Mystery Photo for Nov. 16, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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‘Heart the Lover’ delivers a compelling, sensitive story about first love and its after effects
Lily King’s newest novel revisits key characters from an earlier work.
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Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work
Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’
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Bears in Lewiston, whodunits in Monmouth | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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6 Maine events this week include holiday cheer – and vampires
Catch ‘Twilight’ in Concert at Merrill Auditorium.
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13 Maine sports bars where you can catch the big game
Find places to watch with friends and have a beer and a bite in Portland, Falmouth, Brunswick, Lewiston-Auburn, Waterville and Winslow.
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Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for her work on Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album, as well as work with several other artists. A win in February would give her the award for a second straight year.