Art, Culture & Activities
Somerville moves to seize Armory building through eminent domain
Local City officials say that losing the historic building as a community space would be "a devastating blow." Somerville...
Read more10 best events, things to do in Boston this weekend: May 13-16, 2021
Events BosTen is your weekly guide to events and cool happenings in and around Boston. Chris Rock, left, and...
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Western Mass. town ranks among best small-town arts scenes nationally
When it comes to the arts, there’s a small town in western Mass. that leaves a big impression, according...
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Hey, artists: Boston will pay you $500 to paint utility boxes
The city of Boston is offering a $500 stipend to approved artists to paint utility boxes with original designs....
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‘Chernobyl’ and ‘Harry Potter’ actor Paul Ritter dies at 54
LONDON (AP) — Versatile British actor Paul Ritter, who appeared in the “Harry Potter” franchise and played a key...
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This sand art is wowing New England beach goers
In his spare time, Sebastian “Subby” Privitera heads to the beach with a metal rake. A short time later,...
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10 best events, things to do in Boston this weekend: April 29, 2021
While more and more Massachusetts businesses and cultural institutions are reopening as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, many residents are...
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‘This Is a Robbery’: Netflix revisits Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist
In the early hours of March 18, 1990, one of the world’s most lucrative art heists took place in...
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10 best events, things to do in Boston this weekend: April 8-11, 2021
While more and more Massachusetts businesses and cultural institutions are reopening as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, many residents are...
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There are now two ‘Secret Boston’ companies, and things are getting ugly
After a year of pandemic-influenced living, Bostonians are beginning to make plans to socialize in the not-so-distant future. Back...
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