NORTH ANDOVER/MELROSE – The Wine ConneXtion in North Andover and Beacon Hill Wine in Melrose are taking the guesswork out of choosing a perfect pairing of Easter dinners and a roundup of wines that will please even the pickiest guest. The food is the main course, but the wine can make (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis mk@nobomagazine.com For those who will be celebrating with the Easter bunny this weekend, there are a few egg-cellent Easter egg hunts going on around the NoBo Region. No efforts have been made to stay away from corny use of vocabulary and clichés because This Week’s Distractions (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis and Keith Spencer Looking to celebrate your Easter holiday with a special brunch or perhaps a late lunch? Want to stay North of Boston, and support your local businesses? Check out all of these great locations as we’ve gathered the region’s best Easter Brunches & Lunches. (more…)
By Keith Spencer keith@nobomagazine.com From the rituals of the ancient Romans to the customs of Victorian England, February has long been a month of romance. Today, loved ones exchange candy, flowers and gifts in the name of St. Valentine every February 14th, both in the United States and abroad. Yet, this (more…)
A NoBo Head to Head Perspective “Spectacular Color” as defended by Matt Laidlaw Color is a great thing. We see color every day. Bold reds, bright blues, fluorescent greens and yellows, each stirring a different emotion bringing life to everything we touch, taste and see. There’s much debate about the (more…)
MALDEN – The City of Malden will provide curbside pick up of Christmas trees beginning December 27, 2011 through January 27, 2012. Trees should be placed curbside on your regular trash day. Trees must be free of decorations, tinsel and garland and cannot be placed in a plastic bag. No wreaths will be (more…)
How doesn’t remember watching the Grinch, or the Muppets, or the claymation classics each holiday season as a kid? Here’s our top ten list of favorite holiday films. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Click on the title of each film to be redirected to its Internet Movie Database page. 10. (more…)
Christmas and holiday music are embedded into our pop culture. Whether you’re walking in the mall or visiting a relative, you are sure to hear quite a few tunes this week. As part of the holiday season, the editors of NoBo compile a list of their favorite Christmas and holiday (more…)
EVERETT – The City of Everett hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony at the Glendale Towers, an elderly housing high-rise on Ferry Street. Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. was on hand for the event, along with many members of the City Council who joined the residents to light the ceremonial Christmas (more…)
