Anyone else feel like we’re living in the movie Groundhog Day? This weekend is the perfect time to shake things up, with lots of fun events on tap in honor of Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. Small businesses have taken … Continue reading
It’s probably pretty clear to anyone who reads the Somerville Beat that I seriously love this city. I consider myself really lucky to have lived here for the last seven years during which Somerville has transformed from an off-the-beaten path … Continue reading
On this day of thanks, I want to send a special shout out to all of you, the Beat’s readers. In a world of ever more information, I’m so grateful that you choose to spend time on Beat. I love Somerville so … Continue reading
The Nutcracker is performed countless times each holiday season, but there’s only one place to see it in the burlesque style with props like a 10-foot phallus: Somerville. Surprisingly, that’s not the most memorable part of the Slutcracker. What truly … Continue reading
When I first hosted Thanksgiving a couple of years ago, I knew I wanted to serve a fresh, local turkey. I ordered one from Stillman’s at the Turkey Farm and picked it up the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Union … Continue reading
Happy Fourth of July Somerville! I’m off celebrating the holiday with family and friends and I hope you are too. If you want to learn more about Somerville’s role in this historic day, check out this post. Have a terrific weekend … Continue reading
The Fourth of July isn’t until Friday but you can celebrate the holiday early in Somerville with an evening of entertainment and fireworks tomorrow night! The free event takes place at Trum Field (corner of Broadway and Cedar Street) and live … Continue reading
Happy Memorial Day weekend! This always feels like the unofficial start to summer to me and after such a long, cold winter, I am more than ready for it. The city’s annual Memorial Day Parade is on Sunday and if … 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
Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, which means it’s time to think about shopping local for your sweetie. And you’ll have a chance to do just that at the Somerville Local First Local is for Lovers Market this … Continue reading
