STONEHAM – The 12th season at Stoneham Theatre continues with The Full Monty, the raucous and cheeky musical about down-and-out mill workers who hit upon an unusual way to “do something” about improving their professional and personal lives. The show opens on April 12 and runs through May 6. “This (more…)
SAUGUS – The Department of Conservation and Recreation have begun hosting their annual spring hikes in both the Breakheart Reservation of Saugus and the Middlesex Fells Reservations which stretches from Stoneham to Medford. All hikes begin at 11 am. The last hike of every month will explore the Middlesex Fells (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis mk@nobomagazine.com This week’s Distractions are a little different as we look towards St. Patty’s Day this weekend. We’ve compiled a list of the best Irish pubs North of Boston for an authentic celebration. Check out one or check out a few. As a fellow “Irishman”, I (more…)
By Keith Spencer It’s always one of the most-watched televised events, and we know many of you may already be looking for the best place to park yourself to watch this year’s Super Bowl. Should the Patriots make their way into the NFL’s biggest game of the season, consult NoBo’s (more…)
By Keith Spencer MASSACHUSETTS – I could spend every day enjoying winter in New England! Who doesn’t love spending an afternoon or the entire day skiing or sledding the hills of the NoBo region? There’s simply no shortage of great places to in the area, and we’ve searched far and (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – There will be First Day hikes held across the Commonwealth today, with two hikes taking place north of Boston: the Bradley Palmer State Park and Breakheart Reservation. Meet at the headquarters of Bradley Palmer State Park at 10AM. The hike at Breakheart Reservation will begin at 12PM (Noon). Participants (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – Here’s our list of the NoBo region’s top stories for 2011. You may notice many of the stories are from the latter part of the year, as our BETA launch went into full effect in September. We thank you for a great start, and look forward to providing (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS - Despite unseasonably mild temperatures, true New Englanders know that the weather can change in an instant. With help from the Everett Board of Health, here’s a list of helpful hints to keep in mind as cold temperatures begin to hit the region. Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – While it doesn’t necessarily feel like winter has hit, the New Year is upon us. Still looking for something to do? Whether you need to just grab your coat or perhaps get dressed up a bit, visit one of these celebrations to party into the dawn of 2012! (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – After surviving the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, one million cut Christmas trees will be disposed of in the coming weeks. According to the Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection, all the cut trees sold in Massachusetts this holiday season could fill every square foot of a (more…)
