Now streaming on Netflix, the movie “Maestro” focuses on composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein’s complex relationship with his wife, actress Felicia Montealegre.

With ‘Maestro’ Massachusetts native Leonard Bernstein is back in the public eye

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor Acclaimed composer, conductor and Massachusetts native Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, and also later lived in Boston and...

Hudson musician and published author is now creating artwork

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor HUDSON – Stephen Beccia of Hudson continues discovering ways to express himself creatively. As a musician, he has performed with...
Bruce Springsteen was a struggling musician in 1974 when a concert review written by Boston critic Jon Landau helped catapult him to stardom. Photo/Takahiro Kyono

Boston music critic changed the trajectory of Bruce Springsteen’s career

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BOSTON – The Boston area is certainly best known for its role in the American Revolution, but two centuries later,...
Gene Mackles with some of the games he has designed. Photo/Submitted

Award-winning graphic designer now a game creator

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer NEWTON - Every day, we are inundated with images that impact our lives. From corporate logos to icons for apps...
“Open and grounded, that’s how we should walk in the world,” says yoga teacher Mary Green of Milford. Photo/Submitted

Milford engineer turns to the yoga mat for encore career

By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer MILFORD – For the average person, it might seem a stretch to move from educational training and professional work...
Stephen Powell

Hudson High ’85 alum, singer-songwriter and bassist is still rocking

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor HUDSON/STERLING – Singer-songwriter and bassist Stephen Powell began performing in his teens with two rock bands in and around...
A display of spoons in progress show the various stages from block of wood to finished product. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Discover the art of spoon carving

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - When you find a small, beautiful block of wood, is your first thought―that would make a great spoon?...
The iconic clock at Filene’s flagship store at Boston’s Downtown Crossing was a popular rendezvous point for generations of Massachusetts residents.

Filene’s was a pioneer in discount department store history

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Long before there were suburban shopping centers or malls, consumers took to the downtown areas of major cities...
“Boston has the most important history of any American city,” says attorney and author Dan Dain.

Attorney digs deep into Boston history in new book

By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Each July, people come from all over the world to visit Boston in order to experience Independence Day...
Jordan Rich at the WBZ-AM studio

Jordan Rich proclaims his 50-year love affair with Boston radio

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Region – Jordan Rich started becoming a familiar voice on Boston airwaves at age 19. Now residing in Framingham,...