The Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) recently opened the exhibit for artist Bob Dilworth, titled “When I Remembered Home,” on Sept. 28, 2024. “Dilworth offers an intimate view of his subjects and their internal lives as well as a powerful corrective to how Black people have been historically represented in fine art and popular culture,” according […]
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‘Sharing music is inherent’
FITCHBURG — A recent rebrand is giving a now city-based orchestra a fresh start ahead of a Halloween-themed concert this weekend that will showcase the arrangement of talented local musicians and performers. The Gateway City Orchestra is presenting a Halloween Spooktacular concert on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Fitchburg State University’s (FSU) Weston […]
Emanuel Church celebrates homecoming with faith in action
FITCHBURG — On Sunday the Emanuel Lutheran Church celebrated its annual Homecoming Sunday, marking the occasion with festive worship and community service. The Rev. Daniel Spigelmyer, pastor of Emanuel, led the blessing of clothing items for children in need. The donation was done in partnership with Fitchburg Public Schools. Items for donation were identified by […]
‘An extraordinary little dog’
FITCHBURG — After spreading joy to countless children over the years as a therapy dog, one small but mighty four-footed friend is in need of some TLC herself. Olivia, fondly called Livvy, is an adorable 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who recently had a health crisis that led to emergency surgery. The procedure came just in the […]
Local artist Dug Morton featured at pop-up exhibit
FITCHBURG — Local artist Dug Morton thinks of art as a language and a world unto itself. Gallery Sitka is excited to announce the artist’s upcoming exhibit titled “The Black Paintings and the White Paintings” at a pop-up gallery exhibit in downtown Fitchburg, on display Friday, Oct. 4 through Thursday, Oct. 31, at 10 Main […]
A haunted maze with a heart
LEOMINSTER — A family friendly Fang-tastic Haunted Maze is kicking off this weekend in the city and besides being spooktacularly fun, proceeds from it will benefit two local organizations. This is the second year in a row an indoor haunted corn maze has been set up at The Gardener’s Spot, 66 Granite St. The cost […]
