Arts & Entertainment

In January, Calvin Kattar will step into the octagon and face the fight of his lifetime. A win may earn him a shot at the UFC featherweight title.

Paul Sullivan — Sully to his many friends — was one of the Merrimack Valley’s most intriguing personalities over the airways.

Goat hikes, comedy nights, piano concerts, painting and more ways to have fun this winter weekend throughout the MV.

“Scipio’s Dream” tells the story of a Roman general who dreams of standing above Carthage one night and begins to perceive the sweet music of the spheres.

Celebrate the new year with anything from singing to bowling to yoga, meditation and hiking. All this and more in a special New Year’s 8G.

This holiday weekend, discover festive lights, trees and airplanes or enjoy live music at local restaurants. All this and more in this week’s Eight Great!

From a special radio version of “A Christmas Carol” to a unique virtual performance of “Bach’s Secret Operas” we’ve found safe and festive events around the Merrimack Valley in this week’s Eight Great. Plus, check out our bonus Christmas Eats guide to the area’s best restaurant holiday specials!

Trying to find holiday gifts for the book lovers in your life can be daunting. We’ve got your back with this list of titles by local authors. 

Entertainment icon and supercrooner Robert Goulet was born in Lawrence in 1933. He lived in the city’s Tower Hill neighborhood until he was 13.

While many events are canceled or virtual this year, there is still light in the Valley! The Stevens-Coolidge Place is hosting a new event this season…

MVM photographer Kevin Harkins follows the dedicated crew that sets up the smokestack Christmas tree at Wannalancit Mills in Lowell.

Here’s a Christmas edition of ‘Little Bits’ in which we take a look back at fun and interesting bits of lore from our region’s past.