I thought the weekends near Halloween were stuffed full of fun events happening in Somerville, but the next few days definitely take the cake for busiest weekend yet! Various organizations are making it easy to shop locally this holiday season … Continue reading
The Somerville-wide Open Studios is a much-anticipated event when it comes around each May, so Vernon Street Studios is opening its doors to the community this weekend for its own version of Open Studios. The 80-plus artists’ studios at 6 … Continue reading
The winter holiday season is kicking off with a bang in Somerville this weekend with winter markets popping up all over town. One that you shouldn’t miss is the Union Square Winter Craft Market, which takes place this Saturday from … Continue reading
In many cities when the weather turns colder, the farmers market ends for the year. But not in Somerville. We’re lucky to have a nearly year-round series of farmers markets that bring residents fresh produce and products from local vendors. … Continue reading
Somerville is absolutely bursting with artists, craftspeople and small businesses, but because many don’t have their own storefronts, it’s not always easy to buy from them. Somerville Local First is changing all of that with its Local is for Lovers … Continue reading
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you’re recovering from your food hangover. After spending so much time in the kitchen this week, you’re probably ready to dine out this weekend. Here are some of my favorite … Continue reading
Just popping in today with a quick note to say Happy Thanksgiving Beat readers! On this day of thanks, I want to say how grateful I am to have you reading the Beat each and every day. Your support and … Continue reading
Somerville is buzzing with creative minds that often influence and inspire each other. For Caitlin Barry, it was her friends at Fringe Union that pushed her to share her kitchen experiments with the rest of Somerville. “I always liked baking … Continue reading
Courtney Chelo is a policy coordinator at Health Care For All by day and an artist under the name Closer to the Ocean by night. Her job takes her to Downtown Crossing each morning, but her home studio brings her … Continue reading
Dimitra Tsourianis was very active in the community growing up in Somerville, so it makes sense that she’s back in town. Back then, Tsourianis was the captain of the track team and the vice president of her class at Somerville High … Continue reading
