Pandemic inspires heartfelt music by Waltham singer-songwriter
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Waltham – Despite challenges posed by the pandemic restrictions, Linda Marks of Waltham has her heart firmly set on...
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...
Comic and addiction specialist spotlights recovery causes with humor
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Medford – Jack Lynch of Medford integrates his work experiences as a stand-up comedian and a licensed addiction specialist...
Jimmy Jay shares musical memories on relaunched WMEX-AM 1510
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – Jimmy Jay of Weymouth began his radio career at Fitchburg’s WEIM-AM on his 19th birthday, Jan. 11,...
Poet Frank O’Hara’s imprint on Grafton is small, but large on the world
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Grafton - Poet Frank O'Hara was a prominent figure in the mid-20th century literary and art world in New York...
Stompers’ frontman Sal Baglio still amplifies his music ‘loudah’
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
East Boston/Marlborough – Music is amplified in the DNA of singer-songwriter and guitarist Sal Baglio, an East Boston native...
‘I love being alive,’ says singer-actor, COVID-19 survivor Bob DiCicco
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Westwood – Beginning April 12, singer and actor Bob DiCicco of Westwood battled the coronavirus while hospitalized for 43...
Art and activism inform each other at a North Shore art gallery
By Elizabeth Rose, Contributing Writer
Newburyport - Following the 2016 election, Paula Estey, abstract artist and owner of the Paula Estey Gallery, crawled into bed...
The beat goes on for Boston drummer Joe ‘Pet’ Petruzzelli
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston - Joe “Pet” Petruzzelli of Boston has accumulated musical memories spanning multiple decades as a drummer and vocalist...
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...