FITCHBURG — The medical, scientific and social aspects of psychedelic-assisted therapy will be discussed when Fitchburg State University hosts a panel discussion of experts from medicine, neuroscience and clinical practice at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the main lounge of Hammond Hall. Admission to the talk is free and open to the public. Psychedelics, […]
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The acts are the diamonds, DiCaronimo is the ring at the Openest Mic
Sitting in a space that manages to be simultaneously expansive and cozy, I had to ask the first question on my mind of Laura DiCaronimo and Tyler Hopp, founders of the Openest Mic series that’s been manifesting lately at the Smokestack Roasters in Lunenburg. Why “openest” mic to describe your open mic events? What makes […]
Find winter fun at the Oval
WORCESTER — A happy crowd gathered last Friday at the Worcester Common Oval, the family-friendly ice skating rink in downtown that will be open extended hours during February school vacation. Adults and children of all ages laced up their skates and took to the ice while music played in the background and a firepit provided […]
Let your creativity shine for ‘01420 Week’
FITCHBURG — The local creative community is gearing up for a showcase of the city’s cultural assets and community pride during a week-long celebration for April school vacation. And, in the meantime, organizers are calling for artists, performers or anyone interested in sharing a creative outlet. Called “01420 Week,” the week intends to promote local […]
Visitors toured the four seasons at club event
FITCHBURG — If you wanted to enjoy your favorite New England seasons, the Laurelwood Garden Club’s Annual Scholarship Tea was the place to be, held this past September at the Fitchburg Art Museum. “This year’s tablescapes were designed with the theme of the four seasons – summer, fall, winter and spring,” said Julie Palioca, public […]
View ‘Postcards from the Edge’ at Lowell’s Loading Dock Gallery
Isolation, anxiety and loneliness played a big part in the pandemic life we all recently endured. But so, too, did joy, hope and resilience. Artists explore the emotions, traumas and unexpected gifts of the past 15 months in “Postcards From the Edge” at Loading Dock Gallery at Lowell’s Western Avenue Studios. The exhibit opened Wednesday […]
