The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA), a 100-year-old community-arts association, is proud to present a group show featuring the work of the MAA's artist members in its historic 1728 King Hooper Mansion. This exhibit will run from June 24 to August 6 with an opening reception on Sunday, June 25 from 2-4 p.m. The MAA will proudly exhibit the artworks of its artist members … [Read more...] about Arts Association to host summer member show June 25
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HOW THEY MET: Port and Starboard
In the summer of 1991, Marblehead resident Kim Bernard arrived on Nantucket to participate in Figawi, the annual Memorial Day weekend sailing race from Hyannis to Nantucket. Kim recalled a long-standing warning, intended for the single women in attendance: “Don’t ever expect to find a boyfriend at Figawi!” She and her group of girlfriends proceeded with caution. After a … [Read more...] about HOW THEY MET: Port and Starboard
MAKE IT THREE – Title-winning Prep tops BC High for third consecutive season
BURLINGTON — Talk about the perfect stage. With St. John’s Prep navy and BC High maroon painting the fully-seated bleachers at Burlington High, a third consecutive title game between the Division 1 powerhouses was underway. Keeping history in mind – Prep having defeated BC for two straight championships heading in – one group of Eagles looked to break through, while the … [Read more...] about MAKE IT THREE – Title-winning Prep tops BC High for third consecutive season
WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Adam Smith
INTERVIEWED: Adam Smith OCCUPATION: Tech exec for Jasper AI, candidate for the Marblehead Municipal Light Commission LISTENING: Phish 4.0 (post-lockdown to present). I’m stuck on them. WATCHING: Finishing "Succession" – it’s like high art, but you’re really meant to hate all of them. READING: "Awe" by Dacher Keltner (Keltner wrote a column in the NYT that got me). … [Read more...] about WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS: Adam Smith
Sidewalk Pride mural sparks controversy
A social media post criticizing a pride-flag mural painted on the sidewalk in front of the Marblehead Information Booth prompted a heated online debate, resulting in more than 600 comments, in a popular town Facebook group this week. On June 20, in the group titled Anything Marblehead 01945, Pam Palmer posted two pictures of the mural with the caption “Just wondering – How … [Read more...] about Sidewalk Pride mural sparks controversy