Arts, culture and COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, Annette Sykes has been making a picnic blanket. A big picnic blanket. The Lynn artist, who is president of Galleries At LynnArts,... Read more.
Brotherton: Singing away the coronavirus blues
The Brotherton family will not be traveling to celebrate our traditional Easter and Passover this year. It’s the first time in more than three decades we will... Read more.
Brotherton: Senior moment at the grocer
It’s dark and rainy as I pull into the parking lot at the Market Basket in Middleton. It’s 5:28 a.m. I’m going food shopping with the old people. ... Read more.
Brotherton: The president meets the press
President Donald Trump recently spoke about the coronavirus in the press briefing room at the White House. National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases... Read more.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes bring the party to Lynn
LYNN — We’re having a party with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and the joint is jumpin’. It’s Saturday night at Lynn Auditorium and the... Read more.
Peabody’s John Corcoran, longtime entertainer, stuntman, dies at 72
PEABODY — John Corcoran, 72, a well-known Irish folk singer and children’s entertainer who had a second career as a movie stuntman, died Friday at home from... Read more.
Galleries At LynnArts displays ‘Mythology’
LYNN — Mythology is full of tales that are intended to teach a lesson, explain the many mysteries of life, or describe the customs or religious rites of a people.... Read more.
Brotherton: You’ve come a long way, baby. Or have you?
I’m so happy I was born a man, perfect in every way. It must be pure hell to be a woman, or at least that’s the impression I get whenever I watch TV,... Read more.
Brotherton: Flipping out over new-fangled phones
My ancient flip phone finally died, joining other superannuated relics like pagers and floppy discs in my technology graveyard. Every time I turned it on, even after... Read more.
RAW Art Works breakfast showcases artistry, positivity
LYNN — More than 100 successful local women (and three men) attended a fundraising breakfast at Raw Art Works’ downtown headquarters Friday morning, surrounded... Read more.