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...

Meet Lady Maria Chaffington, Jane Austen’s ‘friend’

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Hudson - Speaking in an English accent and dressed in a gown from the early 1800s, Lady Maria (pronounced...

Bassist shares music and health passions with multiple generations

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor  North Shore – David Landoni of Danvers began his career as a bassist touring on the road nationally and...
Senior discounts make an outing to local movie theaters easier on the wallet.

Movie discounts for seniors make the big screen more affordable

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - One of America’s favorite pastimes has always been going to a theater to catch the latest flick and devour...

Hudson’s internationally-recognized calligraphist continues studies

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson – Gerry Jackson Kerdok of Hudson has honed her calligraphy skills for over 40 years. Cumulatively for three...
The Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel has an outdoor patio with a perfect view of Gillette Stadium. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Where to eat, stay, and play for a getaway at Patriot Place

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer FOXBOROUGH - Patriot Place offers the next wave in sporting venues. More than simply a stadium for the New England...

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...
As Harvard University’s 2023 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year, actress Jennifer Coolidge led a parade through Harvard Square in Cambridge on February 4. Photo/Jon Chase/Harvard University

It’s been a long road to ‘The White Lotus’ for Jennifer Coolidge

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor NORWELL – One of Jennifer Coolidge’s first acting roles was as Auntie Em, with a total of two lines, in...
Writer Donna Gordon’s debut novel pairs two memorable characters on a journey that explores love, family, and the inevitability of change. Photo/David Kurtis Photography

Cambridge author drew inspiration from unique sources

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer Writer Donna Gordon’s debut novel pairs two memorable characters on a journey that explores love, family, and the inevitability...
The Bee Gees, pictured here in 1977, are best known for their disco hits on the soundtrack to the movie “Saturday Night Fever,” released that year.

The Bee Gees wrote ‘Massachusetts’ before ever visiting the state

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - English-Australian melody makers the Bee Gees are widely known for their disco chart-topping success. Their singles “How Deep Is...