Massachusetts is the perfect home for Gregory Maguire, author of “Wicked”
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Twenty-five years ago, "Wicked" exploded into our consciousness. Gregory Maguire's bestselling book—and its spinoff blockbuster musical—helped us see the...
Discovering the invisible connection of empathy
Hopkinton author believes empathy is greatly missing today
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
As a young boy, he noticed his mother was a great listener....
Singer-songwriter, record collector, Monkees fan shares longtime passions
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mick Lawless, a Southborough native now residing in Milford, began collecting vinyl records as...
Marlborough Trailblazers group provides outings for active seniors
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - “The Trailblazers group is made up of seniors who work together to develop a program of activities throughout...
Framingham man helps shape the next generation of local poets
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Framingham resident Alan Feldman juggled his career as an English professor at Framingham State University with his avocation as a...
Historic hotel offers ‘Downton Abbey’ fans special offer
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Boston – Fans of Downton Abbey will soon be flocking to a spectacular new exhibit to be held at the...
Continuing to help singers find their voice through cabaret
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston/Watertown – Now serving a second term as president of the Boston Association of Cabaret Artists (BACA), vocalist Jim Keating...
Cambridge native Digney Fignus continues musical evolution, now on the Cape
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Digney Fignus began making a name for himself in Boston’s late-1970s art-rock scene with...
Goat yoga on a farm makes for an adventurous getaway
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
SOUTH NEW BERLIN, NEW YORK - The stillness of morning and a lulling background of cheerful chirping is disturbed by...
Do you remember when Jimi Hendrix played at the Carousel Theater in Framingham?
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
FRAMINGHAM - On August 25, 1968, at the height of his career, rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix and his...
