Food lovers and diners will have the chance to sample some of the best cuisine in the Greater Merrimack Valley at the 2010 Greater Lowell Restaurant Showcase Week (which is actually two weeks, since it runs from Aug. 1 to Aug. 15.) You can dine on a two-course lunch or three-course dinner with fixed prices [...]
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That is how Methuen’s Bob Gillis is billing his “Stand-up Comedy and Dance Night for Holy Family Hospital Cadiac Care.” The evening features local favorite Jay Rodrigues, who will emcee the event, along with Boston comics Patty Ross and Jimmy “PJ” Walsh, as well as New York comic Johnny Rizzo. After the comedy, guests will [...]
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This just in from Orzo’s Pop! readers: Orzo Trattorio will present their new International Night Series with dedicated evenings inspired by and celebrating the cultures and foods of countries including: Armenia, Greece and Italy! Beginning on Sunday, July 25, 2010, Orzo Trattoria will transform into a little Armenia with a four course dinner menu featuring [...]
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Hey Pop! readers. It’s a great weekend to live in this neck of the woods, with two major summer festivals going head to head. First, we start Friday, with the 24th Lowell Folk Festival. The Mill City puts its best foot forward this weekend with a multicultural mix of world music, food and crafts. The [...]
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Before the fall season creeps in with its vibrant colors and cool winds, enjoy the few weekends left of summer by taking a road trip to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. Yes, Pop! fans, this means not attending the beach for a full weekend, (think of the sunburn it will save your skin) but Mohegan [...]
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It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it, Pop readers. Yours truly was sent three new beers from the wonderful folks at Magic Hat to sample. The beers come from their new seasonal variety 12-pack, Summer Scene. Well, I am hardly a beer expert. I did try their ginger beer, Odd Notion, described [...]
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So much fun, Pop readers! So little time. Six Flags in Agawam/Springfield recently held a media event for their latest attraction in their Hurricane Harbor, the aforementioned Mr. Six’s Splash Island (complete with entertainers, see below). The ride features 16,000 square feet of “drenching thrills,” including a 30,000 gallon shaded wave pool designed for the [...]
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What’s more fun than an afternoon tea party? Let Smolak Farms plays hostess for the annual American Girl Tea Party on July 13th and 21st, and August 10th and 19th from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.! Bring your prettiest doll, Mom and even Grandma, and enjoy a day at an afternoon tea that’s fit for a Queen [...]
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The Biggest Loser is back and searching for teams of two or individuals (if you do not have a teammate). They’re looking for people with 100+ pounds to lose, and will give them a chance to win $250,000. For more detailed nationwide casting information and to download the application visit, www.thebiggestlosercasting.com: But here’s the quick [...]
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Touring in support of their two new releases, “The Good Answer EP” and “Split Happens” Survay Says! is a pop/punk/ska group from New Jersey known for their vocal harmonies and sense of humor. Their song, “Brining Shitely” is featured in an upcoming independent film, and is on a compilation album to be distributed on the [...]
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