
A Few of My Favorite (Somerville) Things
Every so often I like to share a few things I’m loving right now in Somerville. This list could go on and on, but I’ll keep it to just a few items that I can’t get off my mind at the … Continue reading
Every so often I like to share a few things I’m loving right now in Somerville. This list could go on and on, but I’ll keep it to just a few items that I can’t get off my mind at the … Continue reading
Even though we’ve been attending PorchFest for years, it somehow just keeps getting better and better. Last Saturday’s event was packed with talented local musicians who provided a soundtrack to Somerville for an afternoon. We tried to see as many … Continue reading
I love living in Somerville all year, but this is probably my very favorite season. Between all the festivals getting started (like this Saturday’s PorchFest) and the farmers markets opening (Union Square starts on Saturday), there’s never a dull moment in the city. … Continue reading
If Somerville Open Studios is the city’s main event to showcase all of the amazing visual artists living and working here, PorchFest is the music equivalent of that. This large, decentralized music festival was started in 2011 and is back this … Continue reading
Hold onto your hats–this weekend is jam-packed with so many fun events! There’s a big book sale at the library, loads of art events, live music galore with PorchFest taking over the streets, a dog festival, fiber swap, events at … Continue reading
What a terrific weekend it was in Somerville! Mine was action-packed, starting with a long run on Saturday morning that was followed by a trip to Assembled: The Handmade Arts Market at Assembly Row, lunch at Bloc 11, PorchFest and … Continue reading
This weekend is absolutely jam-packed with stuff to do. It’s PorchFest, Trash Bash, the kick-off for the Assembled arts market, the library’s book sale, there are author events, a dog festival, a yoga workshop and a bike, paddle and run, … Continue reading
May is one of my favorite months. It contains my birthday, the Beat’s birthday, Somerville Open Studios and PorchFest, which takes place this Saturday. If Open Studios is Somerville’s time to showcase all of the amazing visual artists living and … Continue reading
The Beat is nearly a year old and since I started it, I’ve interviewed dozens of people around Somerville from all walks of life. And though they may be very different, almost every one has something in common: they love … Continue reading
Saturday’s PorchFest featured great musicians, incredible weather and lots of community support. We were lucky enough to enjoy lunch from Sherman Cafe at Prospect Hill Park while listening to the soothing sounds of The Pennies. After lunch, we wandered down … Continue reading