Stephen Adly Guirgis, the playwright of ‘Between Riverside and Crazy,’ found inspiration for the show from his own home on Riverside Drive, where he was threatened with eviction after his father died.
Hot Box Skillfully Blends North and South Shore Comfort Foods
Tucked away within Somerville’s Bow Market, Hot Box honors the culinary staples unique to the owners’ North Shore and South Shore Roots. A condensed, soft-launch menu and limited kitchen space create an intimate foodie experience that is well worth the pilgrimage.
‘Winnie-the-Pooh,’ Exhibit Brings the Imaginary World to Life
“Normally a museum tells you what you can’t do, but today I am going to tell you what you can do,” said curator Meghan Melvin.
SoWa Open Market Provides a Reason to Shop Local
Fresh produce, stationery, succulents, prints, and so much more can be found every Sunday morning at the SoWa Open Market. Associate metro editor Chloe McAllaster explains why you should go, and more importantly, why you should shop local.
In Honor of Academia, Ig Nobel Prize Celebrates Improbable Research
Hosted on September 13th in the historic auditorium of Sanders Theatre, the 28th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony brought together researchers from around the world who busied themselves with investigating areas of scientific inquiry that first made people think, then made them laugh.
Local Food Festival Serves Sriracha Maple Syrup, Among Other Eats
On Sunday, visitors packed the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston to attend the Local Food Festival, which promoted sustainability and healthy eating.
Grilled Cheese Festival Indulges in America’s Comfort Food
Hosted by the Chef’s Table Foundation, the first annual Grilled Cheese Festival serves up ooey, gooey sandwiches to hungry participants.
‘Straight White Men’ Pushes Audience to Question Privilege
The play ‘Straight White Men,’ pushes viewers out of their comfort zones, and invites them to examine privilege and social justice.
Boston Social Fitness Festival Celebrates Movement, Wellness
The third-annual Boston Social Fitness Festival attracted upwards of 5,000 attendees to City Hall Plaza on Saturday. Free fitness experiences for all levels were offered, including cycling, dancing, yoga, and martial arts training.
Hempfest 2018 is a Hit
Assistant magazine editor Timmy Facciola gets blunt about his experience at Hempfest 2018.