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Your favorite Boston anthem

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:40:46 -0400

The Dropkick Murphys I'm Shipping Up To Boston was a ready made fight song for the Red Sox during the championship run, and it also gave some punch and local flavor to Scorsese's Boston-based crime thriller, The Departed.

John Mellencamp and Bed-Head

oddjob60 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:16:48 -0400

So there he was: John Mellencamp, in the flesh, about 10 feet away from me, at the Copley Square Farmers Market. I knew he'd be there. I had come to see him. But, I must admit, my imagination isn't usually so far off from the reality...

High Times Magazine Publisher and Founder of NORML Go To Trial For Boston Pot Bust

MikeC — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:03:30 -0400

"High Times" Magazine Publisher Rick Cusick and
Keith Stroup Founder of the National
Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML) were arrested
for allegedly sharing a marijuana
cigarette on Boston Common in September 2007.

The two have refused the offer to dismiss the case with an apology.

The two and their defense team plan to challenge
the constitutionality of marijuana prohibition.

Their next court date is May 15th, 10AM, 24 New Chardon St., Boston. Press conference to follow.

Be On The Radio!

Ivana Moore-Enmoore — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:28:00 -0500

Get on the radio as part of this Sunday's audience participation event for "Radio With A View" at Jimmy Tingle's Off-Broadway Theater in Davis Square, Somerville. The event begins at 4:00 pm.

WERS presents Jolie Holland @ The Paradise Rock Club!

WERS 88.9 — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:49:45 -0400

Tune in to WERS all this week for your chance to win tickets to see Jolie Holland live! WERS will be presenting her show on Thursday, October 17th at the Paradise Rock Club! If you want to win tickets, listen to win!

CABARET STARS TO CELEBRATE LIFE OF JOHN BERESFORD, Wed, May 17 at Cutler Majestic Theatre

Hennessy — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:01:55 -0400

A singular evening of song and dance, “Forest for the Trees” will be presented at the Cutler Majestic Theatre on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. This performance celebrates the life and work of the late John Beresford, marking the anniversary of his murder and the unveiling of the John Beresford Foundation, Inc.

This one-night-only cabaret style production features nationally renowned performers ncluding Ernie Lijoi, Gordan Michaels, Michelle Currie, Cassandra Marsh, Carolyn Rogers, Daniel Arico, along with many others (including the farewell performance of Miss Vera Rose), and features Boston Dance Company, under the
music direction of Tim Evans with Michael Kreutz.

Radiance: a celebration of dance and music to honor the cultures of our world and to benefit Springstep

Springstep — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:52:55 -0400

Saturday, April 29, 2006
Time: 7 pm â€“ 12 am
Tickets: $50 each ($25 of each ticket is tax deductible)
Location: Springstep in Medford Square, 98 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MA 02155
More info: 781-395-0402; www.springstep.org

Medford â€“ On International Dance Day, April 29, 2006, Springstep will hosts its second annual fundraiser, Radiance. Attendees can look forward to a night full of wine, delicious hors dâ€™oeuvres, dancing and desserts. In keeping with Springstepâ€™s mission of celebrating cultures and connecting people through dance and music, Radiance offers the opportunity to actively learn and participate in dance, all while supporting an organization formed specifically to support community dance in the Boston-area.

Slop Culture

slopculture — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:01:34 -0500

Dive headfirst into the slop sink that is American popular culture. Check out the Boston Phoenix's new blog, Slop Culture, for breaking news, viral videos, snarky commentary, and more.

Read it at http://www.thephoeninx.com/slopculture.