MEET THE ARTIST: Medford’s Daphne Vantine follows her heart’s desire
Daphne Vantine left a steady, stable job for the unpredictable life of an artist, and she isn’t looking back — not even a little.
Arts + More You Gotta Experience
Discover the vibrant local arts, music, and culture scene. From galleries to performances, these are experiences you don't want to miss.
‘Mickey 17’: Live, die, but don’t repeat
If you remember one thing about “Mickey 17,” it’s that the film is one part sci-fi love story, one part black comedy and all parts biting political commentary on how higher ups in the work chain see the bottom rungs.
Simian slayings: 'Everybody dies and that’s life’
On Feb. 21, NEON released its hotly anticipated horror-comedy film “The Monkey,” a film helmed by Osgood “Oz” Perkins, son of “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins, and the director who gave NEON its smash hit “Longlegs” just last year.
CACHE invites residents to annual meeting on April 6
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Annual Meeting of CACHE in Medford will be held at the Medford Historical Society and Museum, 10 Governors Ave., on Sunday, April 6, from 4-6 p.m.
FOOD GIRL: Good food, good atmosphere, good times; you can’t go wrong with dinner at Lucia’s
Some 34 years ago, a very good looking man invited me out to dinner and we went to Lucia Ristorante on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End.
Building community in Medford ‘Down By Riverside’
Hendrik Gideonse started Down By The Riverside after he somewhat surprisingly discovered his need for community. And Sunday, the Medford Arts Collaborative was overflowing with community thanks to him.
Arts Collaborative Medford opens new shop featuring local artists
Occupying 10,000 square feet on the street-facing side of 162 Mystic Ave., Arts Collaborative Medford has space for exhibits and events, artist studios and classes for kids.
Author Amy Moy’s kids books champion diversity, inclusion
Amy Moy wants the world to know it’s OK to be different. Moy, whose daughter, Evie, has Down syndrome, writes children’s books that champion diversity and inclusion.
Medford filmmaker to screen ‘Made in Massachusetts’ at Somerville Theatre March 9
“Made In Massachusetts,” a 3+ hour chronological journey through over 100 years of filmmaking in Massachusetts will screen on Sunday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square, Somerville.
Expat Medford writer brings his dual identity to life in two books
With humor and affection, Steve Coronella explores his early life in Medford and his relocation to Ireland in the 1990s.
FOOD GIRL: Not So Davio’s Meatballs
You know when you decide to try a new recipe then realize you don’t have this or that and you’ve never even heard of that other thing and well…So that was me on a recent Sunday.
FOOD GIRL: Check out Karma in Winchester
It was a raw, rainy Tuesday night and Karma was hopping. At 6:30, the new trendy Asian fusion hotspot on Thompson Street was about half full. My reservation was misplaced, but my dining companion and I were happy to sit at the bar.
FOOD GIRL: Election Day Cake for the best day ever
Election Day is a heady brew of fear, anxiety and anticipation mixed with the funk of exhausted campaign workers, stale coffee and cold pizza. It tastes like tears and always holds the promise of euphoria and downright disappointment — not unlike my college years.
FOOD GIRL: Duck, duck, not goose
Christmas dinner this year was a roasted duck adventure. With minimal prep, creative seasoning, and a layer of baby potatoes, the result was crispy, tender perfection. Duck might be lean on meat, but it’s rich in flavor—an experiment worth repeating!