Festivities Around New England
All around New England trees are trimmed, lights are lit, Nutcrackers are dancing and carols are being sung. Here’s a round up of events…
Out & About
Modern Speakeasy
Some require passwords, others are tucked away in alleys, New England’s hidden bars may be hard to find but they are worth uncovering.
By Hand: A Collection of New England Artisans
In our techno world of bleeps and dings, and all things automated, we get respite and joy from our discoveries of artisan-made items—whether decorative, eatable or functional…
Get Away to Portland, Maine
As the cost of gas rises, snagging a good price at the pump has become something of a game for me. My plus-one, whom I’ll call A., is shrewder at this exercise than I am…
The Hunt and the Gathering
One centuries-old tradition inspires another, complete with a hearty picnic to warm guests on a chilly fall day.
Fall Fun in New England
There’s certainly no shortage of weekend activities here in New England when the weather turns crisp and cool, the leaves start falling and the…
Upcoming Events in New England
Time to don your favorite fleece and celebrate the joys of the season. We curated a calendar of events to fill your cup, table…
Feeling Bookish in Boston
If you’re a self-confessed bookworm, then you may want to bookmark this post! The Boston Book Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and…
September Brings Styleweek Northeast
Over 192 emerging designers have been shown over the past decade and half at STYLEWEEK Northeast, the Rhode Island fashion event that is celebrating…
Fog Sculptures on the Emerald Necklace
Sculpting with fog may seem like an ephemeral fantasy, but for renowned Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya it is a favored medium…
A Weekend in Boston
There are vacations and staycations. But what if you just want to get out of your house for a couple of days, and have a total change of scenery without dealing with trains or planes…
Visit by Boat: Belfast, Maine
Thirty years ago, most recreational boaters gave Belfast Harbor a wide berth, and it wasn’t hard to tell when you were getting close, even in pea-soup fog…
Visit by Boat: Norwalk, Connecticut
The western Connecticut city of Norwalk is packed with great restaurants, shops, museums and other points of interest, and transient boaters can find a home at the Norwalk Visitor’s Docks…
Visit by Boat: Bristol, Rhode Island
The Narragansett Bay town of Bristol, Rhode Island, which prides itself on being home to the longest-running Independence Day parade in America…
On Display Now
Nine works of art that curators recommend seeing this summer. Art invites us as viewers to empathize and reflect on our society. New England…
Monhegan Museum celebrates 50 years
Ten miles out to sea, Monhegan is both isolated and small (about one mile wide and two miles long). However, for over 150 years the rocky island…
Nailed Down: John Bisbee’s New Work at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art
Maine artist John Bisbee is breaking his own rules. The iconoclastic sculptor has a new piece, “American Steel,” at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art…
A Peek into the Artists’ Shacks of the Outer Cape
During photographer Don Krohn’s two-week residency at the Margo-Gelb shack, he described the “wild refuge” as a “place filled with lightless beauty.”
Discover New England: Summer Events Around the Region
This is the time of year our region hosts so many wine, food, art, and music happenings—it can be hard to choose between them!…
Newport Welcomes The Volvo Ocean Race
One of sailings biggest events, and arguably one of the toughest and most challenging professional sporting events in the world, has made its way to…
