The got milk? Mustache Mobile Tour is returning to the Boston area as part of the national Drink Well. Live Well Campaign. Tuesday July 28, Got milk? will be in Boston hosting FREE events encouraging residents to not only live well, but to drink well with Nature’s Wellness Drink – milk!
Date and location:
Tuesday, July 28
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Government Center
One City Hall Square (corner of Cambridge and Court streets)
Boston
About the Tour:
The Drink Well. Live Well Campaign is traveling to 75 cities informing residents of the array of benefits in a naturally nutrient-rich glass of milk. A new health report, “The New Face of Wellness: A Look at America’s Milk Drinkers,” documents the science-based benefits of drinking milk. Milk drinkers have a health edge, giving Americans more reason to get the recommended three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk each day. Decades of studies show that milk drinkers have stronger, denser bones and are less likely to suffer from osteoporosis. And at only about 25 cents per glass, milk offers more nutrition for your dollar than virtually any other beverage you can buy!
At events residents will: (All activities are free)
Experience the “Wellness Oasis” and get tips on how to achieve wellness and balance in their life
Receive free health assessments from a registered dietitian
Relax with five-minute chair massages from a licensed massage therapist
Sample low fat and fat free milk from local dairies Garelick Farms, HP Hood, Nestle and Midland Farms
Enjoy fresh Vanilla-Banana Smoothies
Pose for their own celebrity-inspired Milk Mustache photos to keep as souvenirs
Enter for a chance to win a year subscription to Real Simple Magazine, a healthy meal prepared by a personal chef and a year’s supply of milk compliments of Real Simple Magazine!
Giflord, NH –The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion and Rockstar Energy Drink, a product of Pepsi Cola, have teamed up to offer local bands the chance of a lifetime. Local bands can compete to be a part of either July 11 for Offspring and Sum 41 or for Aug. 23 for Judas Priest and Whitesnake. One lucky band will get to open the main stage for one of these Rock Icons.
“Building on the success we had in involving local talent in the Rock On Fest, we decided to offer bands another opportunity to be a Rockstar at Meadowbrook, said RJ Harding, President and General Manager of the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion.”
Bands that are interested are asked to send their MySpace page link, to Lyndsey@meadowbrook.net, to be approved for the contest. Approved bands will receive a code to promote their band. The code will give ticket buyers the chance at a meet and greet with the headliners. Each band will receive 10 percent of the face value of tickets sold using their code and points to determine the winners of the contest. The band with the most points will win the opening slot on the main stage, the runner up will play on the Magic Hat second stage before the show, and third place will play the Magic Hat second stage after the show.
After a brief hiatus, Merrimack Valley based Violet Nine has come roaring back, and this time they appear with famous friends – legendary spoken word artist Malik Yusef, and rap icon Kanye West. They appear as the only band featured on the first independent release from West’s own label (G.O.O.D Music Recordings), entitled “G.O.O.D Morning, G.O.O.D Night.”
Years after receiving a Violet Nine demo on the streets of New York City, Yusef approached the band for his latest project with Kanye West. Singer Ben Consoli stated, “Malik called me directly and asked if Violet Nine would record a song for his project. We were excited and honored to be part of an album full of such talented musicians.” The result was the Peter Gabriel inspired “So Pop U Layer”, which the BBC hailed as “unexpectedly brilliant.” Also appearing on this 2 disc collection are such stars as Kanye West, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Michelle Williams and KRS One.
About Violet Nine:
Violet Nine’s pop-alternative sound has made them no strangers to collaborating with high-end producers. They have worked with legendary Boston producers Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade, while their debut album “Any Wonder” was produced by Greg Archilla; the Grammy winning producer of Collective Soul and Matchbox 20. Since 2002 Violet Nine has built a loyal fan base across the country. Their music has appeared on the MTV shows “The Hills”, and “True Life”, and graced the soundtrack of National Lampoon’s “Cattle Call.”
“G.O.O.D Morning, G.O.O.D Night” has been released nationally and is available everywhere.
I was saddened this week, but North Shore Music Theatre’s announcement about their season being off.
What cheers me is still seeing great musicals in the area. And they are still coming to town. Recently saw “The Color Purple” at the Citi Center (formerly the Wang) in Boston.
Show was great. I will confess I never read the original Pulitzer Prize-winning Alice Walker novel, but I did see the movie. I remember thinking it was a sad, sad tale.
The musical deals with some harsh subjects — physical abuse, rape, racism — yet somehow it remains uplifting and hopeful. Might have something to do with its awesome score, which features rollicking numbers like “Hell No” and “Any Little Thing.” Continue Reading »
Richard Farrell, a documentarian and author who grew up in Lowell, Mass., recounts the last time he saw his father in this story for the L.A. Times.
It’s a gripping piece from the first sentence: “I killed my dad.” What follows is a detailed account of Farrell’s convoluted relationship with his father, both loving and abusive.
I am currently reading an early copy of his memoir, “What’s Left Of Us.” He uses the same sort of gritty writing in his book, which is equally jaw dropping.
Salisbury Outdoor Series. All shows are on the beach in Salisbury, Mass. Shows start at 7 p.m. and are followed by fireworks.
June 27, The James Montgomery Band July 4, The Bruce Marshall Group July 11, Chad Perrone July 18, The Brew July 25, Bellevue Cadillac Aug 1, The Fools Aug 8, The Alternate Routes Aug 15, Ernie and the Automatics Aug 22, deSol Aug 29, Farrenheit Sept 5, The Adam Ezra Group
Calling all New England artists:
Invitational and Juried Open Exhibition at the 100 Market St. Gallery.
All media welcome. Runs July 27 through October 26. Two cash awards, fee free and insured. Gallery located at 100 Market St, Portsmouth N.H.
Prospectus required. Write: maskmakernh@gmail.com, (put prospectus in subject line) or 100 Market Group, Ltd., PO Box 1267, and Portsmouth, NH 03802
Attn.: Michael J. Simchik. Contact: Jean 603-436-2818
Meg & Dia will once again prove that girls can rock just as hard as the boys when they take over the Hurley.com Stage this summer on another nationwide trek across the U.S. on the Vans Warped Tour for their third year on the bill. The tour comes to the Mansfield, Mass. Comcast Center (formerly the Tweeter Center) July 21. Continue Reading »
Finding out what the Merrimack Valley does for fun has been a mission of Rosemary Ford's since she became a full-time Arts and Entertainment reporter at The Eagle-Tribune in 1998.
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