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Hudson dancers/gymnasts continue evolving their 60-year relationship

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson – The 60-year relationship between Hudson residents Linda LeSage and Jean Beddow-Arnth continues to evolve. In 1961, the 6-year-old...

Sacha Pavlata – Circus artist, performer, teacher and owner

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor As owner of the Moody Street Circus in Waltham with his wife Melinda Pavlata, Alexandre “Sacha” Pavlata is continuing a...

Shrewsbury artist honored by ArtsWorcester Biennial

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Susan Swinand was the recent prizewinner of the 18th ArtsWorcester Biennial, also known as The Sally Bishop prize....

Reflections from an actor, director, casting agent and caregiver

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Cambridge – Prepared with vast experience as an actor and theater director, Kevin Fennessy of Cambridge became even more...
“I truly believe that I’m a better person, happier and more content because of my caregiving years,” says Sarahbeth Persiani, the author of “Run, Walk, Crawl: A Caregiver Caught Between Generations.” Photo/Submitted

Author says caregiver experience made her happier and more content

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer MILLBURY – When Sarahbeth Persiani began writing about her experiences as a caregiver, she had no idea it would eventually...
The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville. Photo/Tom Hazeltine

Somerville nightclub Johnny D’s was a second home to many

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer The late blues musician Eddie Kirkland performing at Johnny D’s nightclub in Somerville.Photo/Tom Hazeltine SOMERVILLE – When they opened in...

Do you remember when The Rolling Stones played at Sir Morgan’s Cove in Worcester...

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor WORCESTER - On September 14, 1981, The Rolling Stones played in front of 300 people in a packed nightclub on...
Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing perform at The Cabot in Beverly in 2015. Photo/Joe Nett

Fools’ frontman, Ipswich native Mike Girard, also sings with Big Swinging Thing

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor IPSWICH – The Fools’ lead singer Mike Girard got the party started when the rock band debuted New Year’s...
Grendel’s Den, founded in 1971, is modeled after the everyday European restaurants that its founders enjoyed during their many trips there. Photo/Submitted

After more than 50 years, Grendel’s Den in Cambridge is still going strong

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer Grendel’s Den, founded in 1971, is modeled after the everyday European restaurants that its founders enjoyed during their many...
Richard Johnson, curator at the Boston Sports Museum, was its first employee and recently celebrated his 40th work anniversary.

Sports fan thrives in his dream job

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Richard Johnson, curator at the New England Sports Museum, must’ve been born under a lucky star. Of course, it...