Janis Joplin’s last concert was in Boston

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON – Less than two months before her death from a heroin overdose at age 27, raspy-voiced rock singer Janis Joplin...
Inside the Oracle Chamber are an ancient carving of an antlered deer, secret niches, and stone seating. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Visiting America’s Stonehenge in southern New Hampshire

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer SALEM, N.H. - America’s Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire, is an ancient stone village filled with precisely placed boulders reminiscent...
Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books. Photo/Lindsey Potter

Mendon author chronicles tales of survival

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Mendon author Michael Tougias has published over 30 books.Photo/Lindsey Potter MENDON –  Author Michael Tougias is intrigued by stories of...
Boston radio and TV personality Dave Maynard hosted the local television talent show “Community Auditions” from 1965 to 1987.

‘Community Auditions’ was the local granddaddy of talent shows

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Decades before “American Idol,” or “America’s Got Talent” made their debut on the small screen, some New Englanders...
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...

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...
The Hanover Theatre kicks off this season’s Broadway series November 10-12 with “Pretty Woman.”

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...

Reflections from an actor, director, casting agent and caregiver

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Cambridge – Prepared with vast experience as an actor and theater director, Kevin Fennessy of Cambridge became even more...
Mick Lawless performing at a Monkees convention

Singer-songwriter, record collector, Monkees fan shares longtime passions

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Region – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mick Lawless, a Southborough native now residing in Milford, began collecting vinyl records as...
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?...