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Artist Row in Salem, Mass.

Posted in Visual art on May 29th, 2009 Comments

This just in readers:
SALEM, MA — The Salem Arts Association kicks off its 2009 season at Artists Row with a variety of visual art and live performances during the weekend of June 13 - 14.
Large Scale Works, as part of the “Does Size Matter?” exhibit with other Artist Row participants, runs through June 28 at [...]

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Godsmack news

Posted in Music on May 29th, 2009 Comments

A new album is underway. See what former Lawrencian, lead singer Sully Erna, had to say about it here.
Or you can watch his interview about it, here.

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Michael Chiklis talks about being green

Posted in Celebrity, Culture and Society on May 29th, 2009 Comments

Here’s an interesting blog post about green celebrities in Hollywood.
On the list is Andover native Michael Chiklis. He says his uncle owned and operated the first solar plant in Massachusetts.
It’s an interesting blurb — and love the cute photo of Chiklis and his daughter Autumn.

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Fighters wanted for film

Posted in Film on May 28th, 2009 Comments

Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale will be in Lowell this summer shooting: “The Fighter.” The bio-pic is about Lowell boxer Mickey Ward (Wahlberg) and his brother Dick Eklund (Bale).
The movie makers will be casting for the film this weekend. Boston Casting is looking for boxers in their 20s and 30s, trainers, women with blonde or [...]

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Evenfall in Haverhill, Mass., brings back the Pig Roast

Posted in Dining out on May 28th, 2009 Comments

The excellent restaurant brings back the Jamaican themed tradition on Thursday June 25.
They will be roasting a whole pig, adding some Jamaican inspired sides and drinks.
For more, here is the contact info:
Evenfall Restaurant
www.evenfallrestaurant.com
8 Knipe Rd
Haverhill, MA 01835
978-521-7550

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Anthony Bourdain comes to Lowell, Mass.

Posted in Culture and Society, Dining out on May 28th, 2009 Comments

Just heard — my favorite “Top Chef” celebrity judge is coming to Lowell.
Here are the details:
ANTHONY BOURDAIN: NO RESERVATIONS
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 8pm
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Lowell, MA – The Lowell Memorial Auditorium presents Anthony Bourdain, best-selling author, chef and host of Emmy-nominated No Reservations on the Travel Channel, on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 8 [...]

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Jay vs. Conan?

Posted in Culture and Society, Television on May 21st, 2009 Comments

Here’s an interesting story about the relationship between Jay Leno and his Tonight Show replacement Conan O’Brien.
Not sure that I believe it, but interesting none the less. . . .

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Haverhill horror author signs books in Cambridge

Posted in Books on May 21st, 2009 Comments

Hi readers.
This just in:
On June 19th, from 7-9 at Pandemonium Books in Cambridge, actress Amber Benson (Tara from Buffy the Vampire Slayer), will be on hand to sign copies of her latest work alongside Haverhill horror author Christopher Golden.
The two teamed up for the BBC anime series “Ghosts of Albion,” and a few other projects. [...]

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