Irena Kaci December is maybe the cheeriest month, which seems appropriate given the old adage about darkness and dawn. Perhaps it’s also the lightest before the plunge into New England’s toughest three months. Even with the creep of frost and freeze, December warms us with hot chocolates, sparkling decor, and the promise of holiday season…
Shaun Connolly It’s the holidays! Tis the season to gather round your loved ones, share a warm drink, eat ham for some reason and pretend your uncle didn’t vote for Trump. It is also a time to give gifts! If you’re like a lot of people in my life you know the people you love…
Ravon Williams Oh, December. The time of year when snowflakes start falling, Mariah Carey rules the sound waves, and last-minute shopping stress reaches its final form. If you grew up here in the 508, then you probably remember snowball fights-messy gloves, red cheeks, and a warm cup of cocoa after. Snowballs were moments of chaos…
347 Main Street, Fitchburg LuAnn Thibodeau Walking down Main Street in Fitchburg can feel a bit sad, when you see the signs of some of the stores from days gone by, like Shacks and others. And when you think about how it used to be a one-way street, that also brings up memories of the…
One of Worcester’s most cherished traditions returns on December 13th as the 45th Annual Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert fills Mechanics Hall with music, holiday cheer, and an eclectic blend of festive performances. The concert features the full Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Irish step dancers, a fife and drum ensemble, carol sing-alongs, and even a…
JASON SAVIO MAMMOTH – THE END The End is the third release from Mammoth (formerly Mammoth WVH), AKA Wolfgang Van Halen. Like his previous two releases, Van Halen plays every instrument on the album, an impressive feat that at this point has become expected and maybe not as appreciated as it should be. While The…
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