Finally — after over 18 months in the dark — live, in-person performances return to Merrimack Repertory Theatre in November. Courtney Sale, MRT’s Nancy L. Donahue artistic director, made the official announcement this week, detailing the five shows she has selected to continue the 2021-22 season that began this spring with two dynamic filmed productions […]
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Hot days, cool exhibits at Fitchburg Art Museum
Summer’s start brings color, excitement and five vibrant new exhibitions to the galleries of Fitchburg Art Museum. First up is the 85th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft, one of the oldest juried exhibitions in New England. On view June 26-Sept. 5, the annual show strives to celebrate artists and crafters of the region. Visitors […]
‘Python’ under the Playhouse pavilion in Ogunquit
After 2020’s dark season, Brad Kenney knew he somehow had to bring live theater back to the Ogunquit Playhouse in 2021. Then, over the winter, benefactors Carol and Noel Leary stepped forward with an offer to create a matching challenge grant to bring it back safely. And in early April, a massive outdoor tent — […]
Find escape at ‘Pastel Scapes’ at Lowell’s Brush Gallery
Summer arrives in a wave of pretty pastel artworks in “Pastel Scapes” at Lowell’s Brush Art Gallery and Studios. It’s on view June 19-July 31, with a reception Saturday, June 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. Coming into fashion during the 18th century as a means of portrait painting, the art medium consists of powdered […]
