Cross-country skiing is great winter outdoor exercise
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
“I was a downhill skier, but cross-country skiing gave me a different sense of freedom, of being in nature,”...
The Hanover Theatre brings Broadway and more to Worcester
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - Broadway musicals, comedy, magic, favorite family holiday shows, and more. The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing...
‘Glamping’ brings a new dimension to camping experience
By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer
REGION - Camping in Massachusetts is definitely not a one-size-fits-all experience. At one end of the spectrum, back-to-nature purists pitch...
Meet Lady Maria Chaffington, Jane Austen’s ‘friend’
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Hudson - Speaking in an English accent and dressed in a gown from the early 1800s, Lady Maria (pronounced...
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...
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....
Timely play to culminate Zeitgeist Stage’s 18-year run
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston – Oxford English Dictionary describes “zeitgeist” as “The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history...
Stow musical duo’s appeal is multi-generational
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Bolton/Stow - During Edward “Chip” Allen’s career as a software engineer, his music had to take a back seat to...
Longtime resident serves as Arlington Center for the Arts’ director
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Arlington – Tom Formicola brings 30-plus years’ experience as a Boston-based arts and education administrator to his current job...
Planned Boston Common renovations incorporate input from public
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
The 50-plus-acre Boston Common, the oldest public park in America, will undergo a series of renovations over the next decade.Photo/Courtesy...