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She looks like Taylor Swift. And NH crowds are loving it.
If you didn’t manage to get tickets to a Taylor Swift concert this summer, you might want to stop by Canobie Lake Park in Salem. Three times a day, almost every day this summer, park guests can attend the Eras Tour — New Hampshire’s version. The amusement...
Taylor Swift look-alike show draws fans, social media buzz to New Hampshire Canobie Lake Park
It's a Cruel Summer at Canobie Lake Park, just over the Massachusetts line in Salem, New Hampshire. Lost “The Great War” with Ticketmaster trying to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour? Are you down bad crying at the gym over missing the highest grossing tour of all time? Look no further than Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire to get your Swiftie fix.
Dave Portnoy Reviews Tripoli Pizza & Bakery In Lawrence
The 47-year-old Barstool Sports owner found himself in Essex County, at Tripoli Pizza & Bakery in Lawrence, for the latest edition of his “One Bite Pizza Reviews” YouTube series that was posted Tuesday, July 16. Founded by the Zappala family in 1924, the business started selling fresh bread...
Samantha Rae From Kingston, NH: Local Catch Of The Week
New England artist Samantha Rae has evolved from a high energy cover band frontperson into a thoughtful and inspired singer/songwriter. The proof is in her just released impressive debut solo album. You’ll have the chance to hear the leadoff single here, plus get to know Samantha a little better and find out where to see her performing live.
Plunge Pools Transform Backyards Into Luxury Retreats in Andover and Beyond
The back yard, once a serene swath of green, has taken on the status of a luxury entertainment center, complete with swimming pools, spas, water features, patios and even elaborate outdoor kitchens. These staycation areas have all the cachet and bells and whistles of five-star resorts and are so cleverly...
There Are Only 4 Hooters Restaurants Left In Massachusetts
Hooters dates back to April Fools' Day of 1983 where six owners Lynn D. Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer and Dennis Johnson believed their concept of business was going to fail. The first restaurant opened on October 4, 1983 on a site of a former rundown nightclub in Clearwater, Florida. Business started to skyrocket in December of 1984 when a group of Atlanta investors bought out the rights to Hooters.
Southern Italian, Sicilian restaurant opens new location north of Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A restaurant west of Boston that is known for its southern Italian and Sicilian fare has expanded to a new location north of the city. According to an Instagram post, Brelundi in Waltham has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Tewksbury...
NH summer camps working to adapt as heat wave continues
This summer's extended heat wave has forced some New Hampshire camps to improvise in order to keep kids safe, posing particular challenges for camps that run almost entirely outdoors. At Joppa Hill Farm in Bedford, a typical camp day might involve farm chores, nature walks and field games. Assistant Director...
4 MA Towns Tie For “Worst BBQ” On Bogus Best BBQ Cities List
Anytime anyone makes a “Best Of” list, feathers get ruffled. As a Massachusetts resident, this Best BBQ Cities list ruffled mine. The list comes courtesy of LawnStarter, and it’s a ranking of the Best BBQ Cities in America. They “looked at access to barbecue vendors and smokehouses, consumer ratings, competition awards, and the number of barbecue festivals, among 20 total metrics.”
1950s Multi-Media Event in Rowley July 18, 2024
ROWLEY – The “Beat Generation” – A Cultural Review of the 1950s Through Music will be presented in Rowley on Thursday, July 18 beginning at 1:00 PM at the Rowley Senior Center, 39 Central St., Rowley, MA. This presentation features live acoustic music and audience sing-alongs,...
12 Barz Band kicks-off Andover Rec's Summer Concert Series
ANDOVER — Locals are flocking to the park at the corner of Bartlet and Chestnut streets Wednesday evenings for summer concerts in the Park. The first show of the year featured the 12 Barz Band that entertained as residents danced, snacked, and chatted on the grass. This concert series...
The great beach read debate
“I want to be able to understand the novel half-drunk on rosé. The sentences should breeze by like a handsome man on a Vespa on the Montauk Highway.”. That’s how humorist Celeste Ballard described her summer reading preferences in a 2014 New Yorker piece. She lost me at...
Middleton Community Library Announces Summer Reading Winners
The Middleton Community Library named four students as the winners of its Summer Reading Program that was held every Thursday in June. The winners are Cooper, Pre-Reader winner; Raymond, Early Reader winner; Bailey, Intermediate Reader winner; and Lindsay, Teen Reader winner. The Summer Reading Program included the reading challenge, a...
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls to headline WXRV/92.5 the River’s 22nd Annual Free Riverfest Music Festival on August 24
Boston’s Independent Radio, 92.5 the River announced that Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will headline the station’s 22nd Annual Riverfest Music Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2023, from 12 Noon – 6:00 PM. Matt Pond PA, Ali McGuirk, and Zola Simone join the lineup for a full day of free music and activities at the Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach. This year’s festival is presented by Bud Light and produced in conjunction with the Salisbury Beach Partnership. More information can be found at https://theriverboston.com/riverfest-salisbury-beach/
Whittier Birthplace Celebrates Poets and Writers Weekend
Among Haverhill’s greatest claims to fame is poet and writer John Greenleaf Whittier. In his day, he was the inspiration for many who sought careers as published writers, so it’s only fitting that his birthplace hosts a weekend’s worth of activities for modern-day writers with similar aspirations.
Northshore Home Summer Event Recap: A Memorable Evening at Misselwood Estate
The Northshore Home Summer Event yesterday, July 16, was a resounding success, attracting a sold-out crowd to the stunning Misselwood Estate. Guests enjoyed a perfect evening of inspiration and networking, complemented by beautiful weather and a picturesque venue. Homeowners and industry professionals from north of Boston and beyond gathered to...
A Perch with Purpose: Jean Shin’s Salvaged Trees Greet Birds and Visitors at Appleton Farms
In Issue 12: Some Assembly Required, the artist ponders the stories trees have to tell. Through her practice of splitting, hammering, and adorning their remnants with recycled materials, Shin often turns the trees into spaces of commemoration, simultaneously memorializing their environmental and cultural significance. Feature by Karolina Hac. Jean Shin...
From the Deep End: Finding your comfort zone
I don’t think they had them back when Longfellow was around, but this poem always sounds like someone who downed six energy drinks and is flailing around the room like a squirrel having a seizure. It’s good to spend time “up and doing” because the flip side is to...
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