FITCHBURG — Gallery Marquee Executive Director Dina Vazquez is thrilled to present an exciting and imaginative solo exhibit that comes from her own creative mind. According to a press release, “Ethereal Resistance: Women in Liminal Light” is an immersive exhibition that spans four acts, tracing the transformation from girlhood to awakening through surveillance, expectation, resistance, and […]
Sam Squailia
‘The legacy of freedom’
FITCHBURG — Juneteenth was observed in the city and the Juneteenth flag raised ahead of a lineup of special events in honor of the holiday to celebrate Black history, culture, and community spirit. The Buy Black Market on June 19 at City Hall featured live music, delicious food by Two Brothers Catering, and the opportunity […]
Splashing into summer: Cooling off options in the Twin Cities
Now that the kids are out of school and hotter summer temps are here the Twin Cities have you covered if you’re looking for ways to cool off, especially with the heat wave coming. Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia recently posted on social media about the city’s pools and splash pads tentative opening dates and Leominster […]
‘You can feel their voices in the space’
FITCHBURG — Gallery Marquee has a dynamic new photography exhibit currently on display titled “Student Life: Our Story.” Curated and juried by students from Fitchburg State University (FSU), the exhibition that is on view through July 5 at the 699 Main St. gallery was organized through an open call to university students and emerging photographers […]
MVP Academy launches, offers trades training
FITCHBURG — Local school officials, students, business leaders, and state and local politicians gathered on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the region’s newest workforce training center — MVP Academy. The Montachusett Vocational Partnership (MVP) Academy was, for many years, just a dream, but with the help of generous donors and forward-thinking educators, more […]
‘Helping people through my art’
FITCHBURG — For one local female entrepreneur, making the decision to relocate her tattoo shop to the city came from a place of knowing her business would be supported there. “It’s nice to be home,” Leominster native Desiree Feliciano said on the sidewalk outside BackDoor Ink just days before the April 25 ribbon cutting ceremony […]
