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It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, to paraphrase the popular lyric, especially here in New England, where holiday shows inspire, comfort and bring joy to listeners, from big concert halls to small churches and cultural venues. It turns out New England has a distinctive connection to holiday music, since many iconic Christmas songs…
Winter in Boston just got cooler, thanks to Meet Boston’s inaugural Frostival – a dynamic lineup of winter events and activities from November through February 2026. Frostival is designed to transform and reimagine winter in Boston, taking the iconic seasonal experiences that the city is known for – holiday lights, ice skating, tree lightings, games…
Since 2023, General Manager Phil Eng of the Massachusett Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)has been overseeing a major upgrade to greater Boston’s subway system and commuter rail and getting accolades from public officials and riders themselves. Recently, Phil was also named Interim Massachusetts Transportation Secretary, reminding us of Ben Franklin’s timeless adage, ‘If you want something…
From a bird’s-eye view, flying in or out of Boston Logan International Airport is a thrilling experience. Travelers are captivated by Boston’s stately skyline and distinctive neighborhoods stretching across the New England horizon. This maritime city is encircled by 34 harbor islands, offering glimpses of sailboats, ferries, and barges on the water, the historic Boston…
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) hosts large events that create economic impact for Boston and Massachusetts, while also enhancing the civic life of the communities it serves. It operates the flagship Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibit Center in South Boston Seaport, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Back Bay, MassMutual Center…
The City of Quincy was in the spotlight all through 2025, celebrating its 400th anniversary with style and verve. With a continuous array of curated events and concerts, history and heritage tours, festivals and parades, culinary fare and food truck fests, Quincy 400 organizers made sure that residents and visitors alike were welcomed, entertained and…
On October 29, the Revolutionary Valley officially opened its brand- new Visitor Center in downtown Lowell with a spirited ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event brought together local officials, community leaders, volunteers and Revolutionary Valley partners to mark the beginning of a bold new chapter in regional tourism. Designed to be a welcoming space for visitors and…
In 2012, Pete Lally founded Spectacle Live as a one-man company after working in various concert halls and cultural venues for 15 years. Since then, Spectacle has grown into a full-fledged concert promotion and venue management company with a wide reach across three states (MA, RI, NH), 11 concert venues and some 300 shows per…
As Blackstone River Theater in Cumberland, RI celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, we talked with Russell Gusetti, executive director, about what makes the theater so distinctive as a musical venue, cultural center and community gathering space. How did the Theatre get started and what was your mindset in the early days? In July 1996,…
Since it opened in 1979, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum at Columbia Point in Dorchester has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world. They come here to be inspired by and to learn more about one of America’s most beloved presidents, Boston native John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the…
Hyannis Port, Cape Cod was a magical haven for President John F. Kennedy and his family, who loved to vacation there and escape the pressures of public life. The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum opened in 1992 to keep these fond Kennedy memories alive for visitors and residents alike. Located at 397 Main Street in…
Managing Director & General Manager Stephen Johnston has been a mainstay of Boston’s hotel industry for more than two decades, including 12 years overseeing Boston Harbor Hotel, one of Boston’s most prestigious and renowned properties. Pyramid Global Hospitality, which owns BHH, has created a new position for Stephen in Phoenix, AZ, where he’ll become Task…
General Manager John Murtha is a lifelong veteran of the hospitality industry, including the past 18 years at Boston’s historic Omni Parker House, the longest continuously operating hotel in North America dating back to 1855. He is taking on a new assignment, as Task Force General Manager for Omni Hotels & Resorts. We caught up…
BRIDGET’S – AN IRISH TRADITION88 West Main Street, Norton Since 1987, the mother-daughter duo, Bridget Daly and Lorraine Ryan, have specialized in authentic hand-made Irish clothing such as sweaters, caps and shawls, the shop also sells Celtic jewelry and imported sweets and teas from Ireland + home-made brown bread, perfect gifts for seasonal holidays, special…
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 8, Lawrence Lawrence’s vibrant Irish community dates back to 1871, when Irish immigrants formed Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, America’s oldest Catholic fraternal organization. They named their chapter after parish priest Rev. James T. O’Reilly OSA, a 19th century champion of temperance and Irish independence. Today, AOH…
Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail was created in 1994 to chronicle the illustrious history of the city’s Irish community. In 2025, we began adding new landmarks to the trail in downtown Boston and the neighborhoods, while also expanding the trail across Massachusetts. We are excited to add these two special landmarks to the Irish Heritage Trail…
With America 250 being celebrated across the nation and other countries in 2026, New England is creating a Revolutionary Irish 250 Trail to chronicle Irish and Scots-Irish heroics in the American Revolution. This story is being told through the lens of public art –including historic cemeteries, statues, monuments and battlegrounds – and through iconic institutions…
As part of Quincy 400 celebrations taking place throughout 2026, a new mural paying homage to the city’s industrial past was created by artist Shane Leonard at the Willard Street underpass in West Quincy. The mural honors distinctive Quincy’s role as The Granite City in 19th century America. The mural honors distinctive Quincy’s role as The…
Lowell Vice Mayor Paul Ratha Yem delivered a special citation of congratulations on behalf of Lowell Mayor Dan Rourke.
This summer we hopped on the MBTA’s Ferry Service in Marina Bay, Quincy and took a memorable trek across Boston Harbor. The boat was filled with local residents and commuters. And we met tourists from around the world who had discovered the MBTA ferry, a hidden gem for visitors seeking a special experience on their…
The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady is being added to the Irish Heritage Trail, a collection of public landmarks that celebrate the contributions of Irish and Irish-Americans in New England. The statue was unveiled on August 8 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, where Brady led the New England Patriots to six…
“Going Above and Beyond” is the credo at Boston’s Logan International Airport, says Massport CEO Rich Davey, who adds that this continual quest for excellence applies across all of Massport’s properties. With a revenue of over $1.25 billion, Massport’s mission is to connect Massachusetts and New England to the world and further the Commonwealth’s economic, transportation…
The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitor’s (GMV CVB) Bureau, one of the 16 designated tourism districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, recently announced a new name for the organization and new branding in June, 2025. The Greater Merrimack Valley CVB is henceforth known as ‘Revolutionary Valley.’ GMV CVB was first formed in 1992 in…
The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady was unveiled on August 8 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, where Brady led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and 17 division championships in his 20 years here. Brady attended the unveiling ceremony with his parents, Tom Brady, Sr. and Galynn, sisters…
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