It takes a lot of volunteers and sponsors to run a community festival – teamwork, tenacity, trust – to build something that will bring out your friends and neighbours to celebrate the harvest time of year. Pumpkin Fest was a wonderful success, and promises to only get better year after year. From the jack’o’lantern and […]
I was thrilled to be asked to join the elite team of mural painters in Lancaster Ontario this past September. Two large murals are now on display entitled “Life on the River,” and “Early Farming Settlers,” which is the culmination of South Glengarry Township’s Portraits of our Past project. Mural production was co-ordinated by longtime […]
The Kelly Girls had a surprise reunion show at Owen and Ollies in Dracut, MA this past week. The house was packed and the celebratory show palpable – as were the fish ‘n chips and fresh poured Guinness! They had a great run and their music will be enjoyed for years to come. Listen on Spotify, Apple […]
My 2024 solo travel adventure brought me to Portugal! I rented a house in the historic section of Albufeira, southern coast in the Algarve region. Beautiful sunshine greeted me almost everyday, along with an americano with extra hot water that I ordered at a beach cafe. These travels are all about routine, usually involving meditation, […]
I’ve produced many events through the years, but a film festival is a first. Community oriented events appeal to me. There’s a fun factor – albeit some seriousness is getting the right programming – in creating a new experience and opportunity that wasn’t previously available. What started out as a simple request to be part […]
I traveled to South Africa a few years ago, right in the middle of a terrible drought. Water rationing was imperative and prayers for rain were on everyone’s lips. I learned about the Marula Tree during my time on safari – not only does it survives drought, but also becomes a source of nourishment and […]
In the stillness of Shiva’s cave, I sat in silence. It was very dark, just a single candle glowing on a stone altar adorned with a picture of his likeness, flowers, herbs and other such offerings. I waited and listened. And there it was, as if never lost or forgotten, shiny and new, from […]
We need your voice, your good spirit and your presence on Saturday, December 10th. Together, let’s nip humbug in the butt and help out the folks at the American Legion cover a few more expenses. Planned as a ‘variety show‘ like the USO shows of old with local and regional performers, the evening will host your holiday favorites and […]
And they’re back! After a two-and-a-half year ‘rest’, The Kelly Girls packed up their gear and headed to Lime Rock, Connecticut to entertain at the 99th Round Hill Highland Games. It was a warm one, but the breeze on the upper grove, under the shady pines made for the most pleasant of afternoons. It was […]
The Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England. This annual exhibition at the Fitchburg Art Museum strives to spotlight and celebrate the artists and crafters in the region by providing a museum environment for their artwork and connecting them with fellow artists, patrons, and enthusiasts. “Voyageur” – […]