The Legendary Past And Uncertain Future Of The Harvard Square Theatre Will the iconic venue ever return to its rock roots as has been rumored? When I first discovered the Harvard Square Theatre on a lunch break from work, it felt like I had realized its potential all on my own. Although boarded up and […]
OPINION: ‘FIREHOUSE REELS’ AT THE SOMERVILLE MUSEUM
Exhibit highlights the once-controversial practice of cities supporting free speech SCAT was born in controversy. When a utility comes in to do business in a city, there’s the expectation that the company will give back to the community that’s letting them set up lines over the streets. In Somerville, the expectation was that Warner Amex […]
SOMERVILLE ARTIST PAINTS MURAL IN JP
New work by Julia Csekö opens Saturday, May 21 (Somerville Wire) – As part of a long-term plan to uplift and celebrate the Stonybrook community in Jamaica Plain, Somerville-based artist Julia Csekö has created a new mural on an exterior wall of the Extra Space Storage facility at 141 McBride St. in Jamaica Plain. Csekö’s […]
SOMERVILLE OPEN STUDIOS: VISIT ARTISTS AT HOME THIS WEEKEND
The theme of this year’s event is SPACE (Somerville Wire) – More than 300 visual artists across Somerville will open their studios to the public this weekend, as Somerville Open Studios holds its 23rd city-wide art exhibit April 30 and May 1 from noon to 6 pm. Organized by artists and art enthusiasts, Somerville Open […]
SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 29, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
A Racial and Social Justice Department forum, COVID recovery listening sessions, and a BIPOC Space Initiative Articles BUSINESS PROFILE: Q’S NUTS A family owned business that produces sweet and savory flavored nuts COUNCILORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEIGH IN ON DIGITAL DIVIDE How immigrants face the imbalance in the world of technology Shorts Somerville Open Studios explores […]