Worcester’s rock star Cliff Goodwin

Acclaimed guitarist reminisces about touring with Joe Cocker and other rock legends By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Worcester- For Worcester native and legendary rock guitarist...

Somerville artist, Randal Thurston, says art is what completes him

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer   Somerville - Living the creative life doesn’t require magic. Just ask Randal Thurston, 65.   He said, “One of the stereotypes about...
Singer-songwriter Will McMillan reflects on a lifetime working in the performing arts

Arlington singer reflects on a lifetime working in the performing arts

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor ARLINGTON – Singer-songwriter Will McMillan of Arlington has performed professionally since his infancy. Now, whether onstage or online, he’s...
The monument commemorating the black Union soldiers of the 54th Regiment by Augustus Saint-Gaudens is regarded as a masterpiece.

Black Heritage Trail highlights how Boston became an abolition hotbed

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer BOSTON - Sure sounds like a movie: Starting out, an enslaved couple, Lewis and Harriet Hayden escape from Kentucky. They turn...

Watertown woman’s well-traveled life informs her art

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer  WATERTOWN – Do you keep your promises to yourself? Giliane Bader certainly has. She promised herself she’d return to art...

ArtSpace Maynard’s director takes topical artworks on the road

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Maynard – Jerry Beck has creatively covered a lot of ground with public art projects since relocating from his...
“Music has been my vehicle to see the world and to meet so many of the amazing people in it,” says folk singer Greg Greenway.

Greg Greenway continues the folk tradition with contemporary flair

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer REGION – One of folk singer Greg Greenway’s most well-known songs is “Massachusetts,” an ode to driving in his adopted...
A Central Perk Coffeehouse based on the famous café` in the TV show “Friends” is coming to Newbury Street in Boston later this year.

‘Friends’ Central Perk Coffeehouse is coming to Boston

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON – Local fans of the TV show “Friends” will soon have a piece of their favorite sitcom to experience....
A tank demonstration weekend will be held August 13-14 at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson.

Hudson museum offers a unique, immersive historical experience

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer HUDSON - If you are looking for a genuine interaction with history, be sure to visit the American Heritage Museum...
Worcester author and independent historian Andrew Noone

Worcester author chronicles one of Revolutionary War America’s most notorious crimes

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer WORCESTER - For author and independent historian Andrew Noone of Worcester, the inspiration for his first book was almost literally...