Arts & Entertainment

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.

Although it started off OK, 2020 turned out to be the worst year in most people’s memory. Here’s some New Year’s Eve traditions to make thing better.

Take a stroll down the Yuletide MV-Hollywood boulevard with eight great holiday films with local stars and local connections.

Want to spice up your seasonal playlists with recordings by local artists? Here’s eight suggestions that will get you in the holiday spirit.

Hasty pudding is a slow-cooked concoction of corn meal, milk, eggs, molasses and spices. Perfect for the cold weather, with rich historical roots.