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...
Older adults continue to embrace candlepin bowling
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Well-known novelist Elizabeth McCracken grew up in Boston, where she was familiar with candlepin bowling. She also wrote...
Magic man Steve Kradolfer stacks the deck and packs the room
By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - In this era when reality is often too scary to face, the attraction of illusion and artifice can...
Tony Soul Project’s frontman strives to perform until he’s 80
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Marlborough – During the same time period when some workers consider retiring to get rest and relaxation, Tony “Soul”...
Celebrity performers started as ‘lookalikes’
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - At least two of Boston’s best-known celebrity performers―and almost certainly many more―began their acts because they looked like...
Fishing with Warriors’ offers unique – and fun – way to help veterans
By Matthew Dunn, Contributing Writer
Region – As the sun peaks through the horizon in Limon Provience, Costa Rica, a boat carrying three men slips...
Performing musicals from Boston to Broadway and beyond
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Brighton/Weymouth – Musical theater actress and cabaret entertainer Mary Callanan covers a lot of ground. A Brighton native, she...
Grafton’s ‘Banjo Joe’ is still singing, strumming after all these years
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Grafton – Retired computer software professional Joe Kuras of Grafton returned his attention in recent years to a pastime...
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....
Stoughton historical reenactor brings Martha Washington to life
By Sherri Coner, Contributing Writer
Stoughton - When Sandy Spector dons favorite items from her wardrobe, such as heavy wool skirts that sweep the floor,...
