May is National Bike Month, a chance to celebrate and showcase the many benefits of cycling, whether it’s for commuting, exercise or just for fun. In honor of Bike Month, the Somerville Bicycle Committee and Brooklyn Boulders Somerville (12A Tyler … Continue reading
More than 400 artists live and work in Somerville. And this weekend they’re opening their doors to the public to show off what they’ve created at the 16th Somerville Open Studios. The event–one of my favorites all year–takes place on … Continue reading
I absolutely love this time of year in Somerville. The flowers, the birds, the fun events, it’s all happening! This weekend is jam-packed with stuff to do, from the Birdhouse Project installation and the Independent Film Festival Boston to a … Continue reading
It’s easy to get wrapped up in our culture’s current obsession with food and forget that many people in our community still go hungry. While most of us can go to the local farmers market or hot new restaurant when … Continue reading
I can hardly think of a better way to show a special mom in your life that you care than by shopping locally for Mother’s Day this year. When you do, you’ll be supporting area businesses, which strengthens our local … Continue reading
This weekend is a big one: Sunday is Easter, it’s the start of April school vacation and Monday is Patriots’ Day, when more than 30,000 people will run the Boston Marathon and thousands more will cheer them on. There are … Continue reading
Every month the locavore chefs at Cuisine en Locale whip up a special recipe for Somerville Beat readers focusing on local, seasonal ingredients. Below you’ll find what’s cooking in April. Spring is here! Teeny buds are showing on the trees and microscopic green sprouts are … Continue reading
When Aeronaut Brewing envisioned its new space at 14 Tyler St., the company knew it wanted to include other local food businesses in a sort of incubator. So when Aeronaut’s Ben Holmes approached Barismo, an Arlington coffee roaster, about shifting … Continue reading
Every spring brings chirping birds, beautiful flowers and tons of fun events to Somerville. And this weekend is no exception. With several art events, theater performances, movie double features, a job fair, fashion night, yoga workshop and much more, the … Continue reading
[Update 6/16/14: It looks like Replenish is closing its doors and will host a closing sale on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22 from noon-4 p.m.] Most of us know that there are harmful chemicals lurking in a lot … Continue reading
