Category Archives: Arts & Entertainment
Valleywood – Purpose & Passion
Longtime North Andover Resident Brandon Tabassi Makes His Mark in Ben Affleck’s “Argo.” If there is one thing that has stood out to me since I began writing “Valleywood,” it’s that actors consider what they do to be a job — nothing glamorous, just hard work. Brandon Tabassi, who turned 24 in February, understands this, and [...]
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April 2013 A&E
Now through April 13 Lowell, Mass. The Brush Art Gallery presents: “Massachusetts Artists 2013: A Showcase of Contemporary Art.” For more information call (978) 459-7819 or visit TheBrush.org. Now through April 20 Lowell, Mass. The Whistler House Museum of Art presents: “Elizabeth Morse Walsh — In the Boston Tradition.” For more information call (978) 452-7641 [...]
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March 2013 A&E
Now through March 31 Lowell, Mass. The Loading Dock Gallery presents: “Restructuring Tradition.” Photography by Laura Doran; glass by Peter Zimmerman. For more information visit TheLoadingDockGallery.com. Now through April 13 Lowell, Mass. The New England Quilt Museum presents: “MASTERS II: SAQA Art Quilts,” curated by Martha Sielman. For more information call (978) 452-4207 x 15 [...]
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Valleywood – New England Studios
Setting the Stage for Hollywood East Wondering if the latest news touting a major movie and television studio off of Jackson Road in Devens is legitimate? Wonder no more. Cement has been poured. Walls are standing, and a good-size crew is working hard to complete phase one of New England Studios by the end of [...]
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February 2013 A&E
Now through March 3 Lowell, Mass. The American Textile History Museum presents: Now – Mar. 3: “Suited for Space.” For more information call (978) 441-0400 or visit ATHM.org. Now through March 10 Lowell, Mass. The Merrimack Repertory Theatre presents: Jan. 10 – Feb. 3: “Shakespeare’s Will.” Feb. 14 – Mar. 10: “Red.” For more information [...]
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January 2013 A&E
Now through January 27 Lowell, Mass. The Loading Dock Gallery presents: “50 Under 50.” Fifty works of art from 50 artists for under $50. For more information visit TheLoadingDockGallery.com. Now through February 9 Lowell, Mass. The Brush Art Gallery presents: Annual Members’ Juried Show. For more information call (978) 459-7819 or visit TheBrush.org. Now through [...]
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Standing Tall – Larry’s Comics
Despite Changing Times, Larry’s Comics in Lowell Stays Relevant to Geek Culture Both Locally and Nationally. Strength, courage, selflessness, the ability to undertake great quests, and larger-than-life personas are all qualities of epic heroes, but their single most distinguishing characteristic is that they are ideal exemplars of their cultures’ values and ethics. No one bears [...]
2012 Holiday Arts Calendar
No time of year inspires music, theater and art quite like the holidays. We’re fortunate in the Merrimack Valley to be home to one of the best arts scenes in New England with world-class venues like the Rogers Center for the Arts, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Verizon Wireless Arena and numerous small [...]
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Movie Review – Here Comes the Boom
Another locally-filmed movie has hit the theatre with a bang. Or should I say boom? Kevin James’ “Here Comes the Boom” opened in theatres on October 12th. As a longtime fan of James from his “King of Queens” days, I was anxious to check it out. I love a film that can be enjoyed by my [...]
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