Worcester growing as an arts and culture destination
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - This city is sometimes derisively known as “Wormtown” and at times with a possibly more dignified designation: “Heart...
The first residential telephone was at this home in Somerville
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
SOMERVILLE – Many people know the story of the first telephone call, made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 to...
Sportswriter’s ‘second act’ career is music to your ears
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
MELROSE - Howie Newman is familiar with playing for older audiences at his “Music for Seniors” performances in the Boston...
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...
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...
Unusual museums make for some offbeat outings
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Massachusetts, in part because of its long-standing history, has long been a bastion of significant and important museums....
Jürgen Lobert – a chemist with a camera explores the night world
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
Medway - Jürgen Lobert is a night and day man, a man of two lives. His daytime occupation is as...
Something for everyone at The Hanover Theatre
By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer
WORCESTER – In September, members of the community celebrated the launch of The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing...
‘Il Circolo di Conversazione Italiana’
West Boylston group shares love of Italian language
By Barbara Allen, Contributing Writer
West Boylston - Are you someone who, once upon a time, studied...
One of world’s best-known castles is found in Gloucester
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
GLOUCESTER - Yearn to visit a castle? Go to Europe. Or stay in the United States. California has the famous...
