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MASSART MADE
Contrary to the persistent stigma of the “starving artist,” alumni of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design are a formidable army of industrialists, designers and entrepreneurs doing quite well for themselves, thank you very much. Continue reading
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
The mighty SoWa reopens! Shopping can be about as appealing as a trip to the dentist: torturous, prolonged and never actually necessary. Fortunately, the local artisans of SoWa have put the excitement back into supply and demand, serving as shining examples of how to make a hobby into a profession. Continue reading
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RESCUE, SALVAGED
Looking to bridge the gap between the broke college students and designer-doting Back Bay retirees, the Masons want Rescue to prove that every shopper has a place in consignment. “Trading in clothes makes sense because trends are often very short-lived,” says Jeralyn. “People want their dollar to go further, so trading in is a great alternative.” Continue reading
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Tags: Consignment, Issue 13.13, Jeralyn Mason, Newbury Street, Paul Mason, Rescue
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MUSE AND THE MARKETPLACE
Grub Street, Boston’s non-profit creative writing center, has taken it upon themselves to put the Hub back on the literary market. Supporting writers at any and all stages of their development, Grub Street’s mission is to assist would-be Pulitzer winners, whether it is networking amongst peers and editors, “employment in the field and/or personal enrichment” or, of course, publication. Continue reading
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Tags: Department of Commerce, Grub Street, Issue 13.8, James Franco, Muse and the Marketplace, Park Plaza
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LADY LAMB THE BEEKEEPER
Taking the stage under a moniker that came to her in a dream, 21-year-old Aly Spaltro’s voice has been gracing audiences from Portland to Cambridge, ending the year on a high note as Boston Music Awards’ Folk Artist of the Year. Continue reading
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THE RED RIVER
With the whimsicality of Freelance Whales and the homespun appeal of Tilly and the Wall, The Red River crafts a soundtrack that queues the mental carousel. Continue reading
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Tags: Allston, Issue 13.3, Little Songs About The Big Picture, O'Briens Pub, The Red River
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AS THE GEARS TURN: BOSTON ANTIQUES SHOW GETS STEAMPUNK’D
The movement takes over one of the country’s most famous antiques shows. Continue reading
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THE GREEN HORNET
As a superheroes go, Seth Rogen is far from the perfect fit. His face and figure are mediocre, and he sure as hell has much more of a potty mouth than the old-fashioned crime fighters ever did. This unlikelihood makes the premise of The Green Hornet so appealing. Continue reading
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PARLOUR BELLS
At the first listen of “Pet Names,” I felt as though Hugh Grant was standing on a barstool in front of me with his arms outstretched, attempting to win over my heart in a hokey pub. Continue reading
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Tags: Boston Bands, Boston Music, Glenn DiBennedetto, Heart Beatings, Issue 13.2, Nathanael Leavitt, Parlour Bells, The Rosebud
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GREG LYON
There isn’t a specific musical equation that produces grit, but whatever the combination, Greg Lyon has it down to a science. Continue reading
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Tags: Boston Bands, Boston Music, Greg Lyon, Midriff Records, Nowhere Near Pougkeepsie, Sarah Borges, The Beatings
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