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Fan camps out for chance to meet “New Moon” actors

Nov 10th, 2009 by Jill

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Nicolle is 13-years-old and is a big Twilight Fan. She wrote in to the Eagle-Tribune about her experience standing in line waiting for one of the 500 bracelets given away at Hot Topic, for fans to meet the actors from the movie.  Look for future stories and a movie review on “New Moon” in the Eagle-Tribune next week.

By Nicolle Bruyette
My experience waiting overnight on the cold, hard floor of the Natick Mall for a wristband and T-shirt to meet Alice (Ashley Greene) and Emmett (Kellan Lutz) was exciting. When I arrived at 9:30 p.m., we had to wait outside. Already there were at least 100 people in line. Then an hour later they finally let us inside the mall. At first I thought the New Moon fans were going to be mean and kinda competitive because we were all in line for the same thing….a chance to meet Alice (Ashley Greene) and Emmett (Kellan Lutz) . But it turned out that they were really nice. And just as crazy about New Moon as I am. I made 3 friends and we all played Apples to Apples –a children’s game– to get us through the long anxious night. A few hours into our “camping out” experience there was a sea of people and sleeping bags behind me.
The sleeping part was uncomfortable but I reminded myself what I was there for and decided it was totally worth it.

The people who worked at Hot Topics were helpful, answering our questions and providing us with a huge layout of cookies and candy, along with Poland Spring water bottles. Just after midnight, a journal was passed around the entire line outside the store for writing messages to Alice and Emmett , which will be presented to them when they visit.  I thought that was a pretty cool idea. When the doors finally opened to the Hot Topics store in the morning I was thrilled. My stomach was flipping with butterflies. When I entered the store, the friends I had made and I were screaming. When I finally had the T-shirt and band in my hands I felt so relieved because I knew I was definitely going to meet them.  I can only imagine how I will feel when I am actually standing in front of them watching them sign my poster!

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Bergeron going to late night?

Nov 4th, 2009 by Rosemary

Should Haverhill native Tom Bergeron give Conan and his cohorts a run for their money?

You decide.

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New Jay Leno interview, talks about ups and downs of new show

Nov 2nd, 2009 by Rosemary

Andover’s favorite comedian talks about his ups and downs, trials and tribulations here with Broadcasting & Cable magazine.

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Methuen Festival of Trees attracts radio personalities

Oct 15th, 2009 by Rosemary

This just in:

The Festival of Trees announces the debut of the Taste of the Festival on
premier night, Friday, November 20.

Two of Boston’s biggest media personalities, Matt Siegel of Kiss 108’s “Matty in the Morning” show and Billy Costa of NECN’s TV Diner, will be the evening’s Masters of Ceremony. Continue Reading »

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Matty in the Morning News

Sep 30th, 2009 by Rosemary

This just in:

KISS 108’s Matt Siegel from the “Matty in the Morning” show won the 2009 Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters for Major Market Personality of the Year.  Winners of the 2009 Marconi Radio Awards were announced Thursday night at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held at the NAB Radio Show in Philadelphia.
Commenting on his award, Siegel said, “It is such a thrill to win this award.  Working with such a great team of people makes it even sweeter.”

Tom McConnell, President Clear Channel Radio Boston, added, ““Matt is truly one of the best broadcasters in our industry, and I couldn’t be more proud of what he has accomplished.”

Cadillac Jack, Operations Manger, Clear Channel Boston/Providence said, “Matt’s 30 years of sustained success is no surprise. He has a natural sense of comedic timing that permeates the entire audio journey his listeners share with him daily, instinctually eliciting an emotional connection with his wide variety of listeners, and masterfully nurturing that bond over the years – the degree to which few other personalities in America have achieved. I couldn’t be happier for my friend and co-worker, Matt Siegel, on taking the top spot in this prestigious category for the second time!”

2009 marks Matt Siegel’s 28th year hosting the top-rated “Matty in the Morning” show, heard in Boston, Portsmouth, and now Providence. From its very inception, the show’s ratings have sat high above the competition in this most competitive timeslot, and today the show continues its dominance with listeners from ages 6 to 60 in Arbitron’s PPM Methodology.

Established in 1989, the Marconi Awards are presented annually to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio.

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Name that turtle

Sep 28th, 2009 by Rosemary

This just in:

The New England Aquarium has a new sea turtle, and last week the public was invited to suggest names for this highly endangered Kemp’s Ridley turtle. After more than 800 names were submitted, Aquarium staff selected six names that have made the final cut. The public now has one week to vote for their favorite name for the new sea turtle at the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org.

The “turtle with no name” has an inspiring story of survival. Over two years ago, this turtle was found floating off the Louisiana coast with a fractured shell and skull caused by a strike from a boat propeller. Her eye was severely injured, and her brain was visible. She was taken to the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans where a group of animal rehabilitation staff began work on her but did not expect that she would make it. Too injured and thin to undergo surgery, they fed her a gruel of crab, squid, fish and clams through a tube three times a day for several weeks. Once more robust and stable, she underwent surgery and had her shell repaired with metal plates.

Two years later, she is as healthy as can be hoped for, but she is blind in one eye with poor hunting skills. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has certified that she would not be able to survive if released back to the wild. Instead, she will launch a career in marine education as millions of human visitors will see her in the Aquarium’s huge and stunning Caribbean coral reef exhibit that features four other sea turtles and 150 other species of sea creatures.

This sea turtle has likely been to Massachusetts before! Kemps hatch on beaches in the western Gulf of Mexico. However, many of these juvenile sea turtles visit the waters south of Cape Cod in the summer to feed on crabs.

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The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion Welcomes Back Alan Jackson, Saturday, Sept. 26

Sep 22nd, 2009 by Jill

Gilford,NH - The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion welcomes back Alan Jackson this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 as part of the Eastern Propane Summer Concert Series.  Tickets are still available.  To charge by phone, (603) 293-4700 or visit www.meadowbrook.net.
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Burtons Grill hosts free wine and cheese tastings in October

Sep 16th, 2009 by Rosemary

What's in store at Burton's.

What's in store at Burtons.

This just in:

Starting on Wednesday October 7, 2009 and continuing through Wednesday October 28, 2009 Burtons Grill restaurants, including the one here in North Andover will be offering “Wine & Cheese Wednesdays,” featuring tastings in their lounge area from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every Wednesday night, enjoy wine and cheese pairings featuring wines from Majestic Fine Wines and the delicious cheeses of Paul Marks. For the month of October, the regional cheeses of New England will meet the native wines of California.

Pairings Include:

Oct. 7:
Couple- Vermont Butter & Cheese Co., Websterville, Vt.
Capri Camembert-Westfield Farm, Hubbardston, Mass.
Tarentaise- Spring Brook Farm, Reading, Vt.
Kendall Jackson “Vintner’s Reserve” Summation
Kendall Jackson “Vintner’s Reserve” Meritage

Oct. 14:
Vermont Ayr- Crawford Family Farm, Whiting, Vt
Berkshire Blue- Berkshire Cheese Makers, Great Barrington, Mass.
Bonne Bouché-Vermont Butter & Cheese Co., Websterville, Vt
Caramel Road “Monterey” Chardonnay
Caramel Road “Monterey” Pinot Noir

Oct. 21:
Tarentaise - Spring Brook Farm, Reading, Vt
Vermont Dandy- Peaked Mountain Farm, Townsend, Vt.
Champlain Triple Crema- Champlain Valley Creamery, Vergennes, Vt.
Murphy-Goode “Alexander Valley” Chardonnay
Murphy-Goode “Alexander Valley” Cabernet Sauvignon

Oct. 28:
Ewe Blue- Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Old Chatham, N.Y.
Old Chatham Camembert- Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Old Chatham, N.Y.
Smith’s Aged Gouda from  Smith’s Country Cheese, Winchendon, Mass.  Cambria “Katherine’s Vineyard” Chardonnay
Cambria “Julia’s Vineyard” Pinot Noir

Reservations are recommended. For more location and other information visit: www.burtonsgrill.com.

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Leno ratings!

Sep 15th, 2009 by Rosemary

Andover’s Jay Leno did pretty well last night.

His first episode of “The Jay Leno Show” attracted 17.7 million viewers overall.

By comparison — a successful show like a “CSI” usually averages about 15 million viewers.

NBC had this to say:

“The Jay Leno Show” ranked No. 1 among the major networks in the time period in adults 18-49, No. 1 in adults 25-54 and No. 1 in total viewers and all other key ratings categories.

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Seeking single nonunion women in their 20s

Sep 15th, 2009 by Jill

This just in:

Powderhouse Productions and Element Productions are casting for an exciting new culinary dating show, entitled THE SPACHELOR.

ABOUT THE SHOW
Three single men will attempt to cook their way into the heart of one eligible bachelorette.  What more do you need to know?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
An extremely attractive, single, and vibrant GIRL in her 20’s.  She is confident in the kitchen (and just about everywhere else), and she’s looking for love.  She is likable, outgoing and very confident, but please No Prima Donnas.

OPEN CALL:
At Boston Casting
Wed. Sept. 16 noon to 5 p.m.

Job shoots one or two days the week of the 21st. Models welcome Agency fee will be paid.

Boston Casting
129 Braintree St Ste 107
Boston, MA 02134

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