CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adele, 35; Henry Cavill, 40; Danielle Fishel, 42; Tina Yothers, 50. Happy Birthday: Consider the changes going on around you a blessing and a chance to incorporate the things you enjoy doing most into your routine this year. Speak up, share your feelings and work toward better relationships. Put your […]
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Reader looking for someone to restore and repaint rusted outdoor furniture
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone in the Lewiston/Auburn area who can remove rust from outdoor furniture and repaint it. — No name, no town ANSWER: I don’t have anyone in the Rolodex who does this specific task but perhaps a handyperson or fellow Sun Spots reader who is into DIY will read […]
CANCELLED: Actor brings his Off-Broadway show to 49 Franklin
Peter Fogel brings his Off-Broadway show “Til Death Due Us Part – You First” to the stage for two performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. Fogel brings to life over 15 unforgettable characters in a fast-paced and hilarious presentation. His one man show is directed […]
CANCELLED: ‘The Warm Up Guy’ brings Hollywood to Rumford stage
Comedian, actor, author Bob Perlow, also known as “The Warm Up Guy,” will tell stories, jokes and accounts of working with some of the biggest stars from Hollywood with his one-man, multi-media show “Tales From Hollywood” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 12, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. Television shows might take only 20 minutes […]
‘Broadway meets Hollywood’ in Maine Music Society Chorale concert
The Maine Music Society Chorale will perform a collection of songs from movie musicals that originated on Broadway in “Broadway meets Hollywood” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The MMS Chorale is excited to bring you this inspired assortment of […]
Music for Mavis announces lineup for summer concert series
Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo will feature a great selection of musical talent this year beginning with talented and bluesy Mary Murphy from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the gazebo in Turner. “Music for Mavis,” a non-profit organization committed to providing music and the arts to the community, was created in […]
Pop-rock blues band to play at UU church in Norway
Beyond Reason, the renowned pop-rock blues band, will perform a fundraiser concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, in the Concert Hall of the First Universalist Church of Norway. Beyond Reason performs a broad range of pop, rock and blues – including original compositions from their five studio albums and classics from the golden […]
Work by artist Josef Keller on display at Fryeburg Academy
A collection of paintings and sculptures featuring the work of artist Josef Keller will be on display through Friday, June 9, at The Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy. Keller, who lives in Brownfield, has over 30 years of experience creating dynamic, bold 2D and 3D art. His work is inspired by science fiction, steampunk, and […]
The Katahdin Valley Boys to bring bluegrass music to Vienna Union Hall
The award-winning bluegrass band The Katahdin Valley Boys will be in concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Vienna Union Hall. The Katahdin Valley Boys, one of Maine’s most popular and respected Bluegrass bands, have been entertaining audiences throughout New England since 1998. The Maine Academy of Country Music and The Maine […]
Stone sculptor to be guest artitst at Bridgton gallery
Stone sculptor David Allen of Stone Point Studio in Sebago will be the first guest artist of the season at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. While Allen creates large pieces for public installations and Land Art, he will be exhibiting smaller works in his show which run from Saturday, May 13, through Friday, June 16. A […]