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
Tag Archives: Somerville Open Studios
Photos from Somerville Open Studios 2015
Last weekend in Somerville was absolutely beautiful–the gorgeous weather, some great food and the art at Somerville Open Studios combined to make it just about perfect. We spent a lot of time outside wandering around the city visiting studios, dining … Continue reading
The 2015 Guide to Somerville Open Studios
Somerville is home to about 400 artists who work and/or live in the city. And this weekend’s Somerville Open Studios is their chance to show off the incredible work they produce here. I’ve been attending Somerville Open Studios for years and … Continue reading
Artistry Gone Awry at the Museum of Bad Art
Somerville is home to hundreds of talented artists who show off their works throughout the year at the city’s galleries and each May during Somerville Open Studios. But there’s another side to Somerville’s creative scene that flies a bit under … Continue reading
Weekend 1.23-1.25: Cocktail Class, Breakfast Pop-Up & Art Events
Custom cocktails have become a popular way to bring a unique twist to wedding receptions and events and you can learn to make a signature drink that appeals to your palate tonight with Booze Époque. And tomorrow you can nurse … Continue reading
To Somerville, With Love
Last week many of you entered the contest to win two tickets to Somerville Local First’s Harvest Fest by telling us why you love Somerville. And while we could only have one randomly selected winner–congrats Mia Scharphie!–your responses were just too … Continue reading
Photos from Somerville Open Studios 2014
What a wonderful weekend for Somerville Open Studios! One of my favorite stops this year was Mad Oyster Studios in Gilman Square, home to some terrifically creative artists. I really enjoyed chatting with them and snapping some photos of their work. … Continue reading
Weekend 5.2-5.4: Open Studios, Bike Week & Cinco de Mayo
Happy Friday! One of my favorite events of the year, Somerville Open Studios, takes place this weekend and I can’t wait to check out what our city’s artists have been up to since last May. There are also events celebrating … Continue reading
Somerville Open Studios Returns this Weekend
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
Weekend 4.11-4.13: Art, Fashion & Guacamole
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
Welcome to the Beat
After chronicling Somerville from a local perspective for three years, Founder Elyse Andrews has embarked on a new chapter of her career. Here you'll find her 600-plus stories about Somerville as well as some updates about ongoing projects.