NEWS
STATE WIRE: THE TRUMP EFFECT ON THE MASS CRANBERRY INDUSTRY
“Based on the USDA numbers nationally, we have lost a little over $50 million so far, since the tariffs have gone into place,” Wick says. “So, that’s a significant impact.”
LIFESTYLE
Q&A WITH MELISSA DENIZARD: ON THE UPCOMING CONVERSATION ABOUT THE BLACK DIASPORA THROUGH AN ANALYSIS OF SOLANGE’S ALBUMS
“You can’t build a sustainable movement if you aren’t rooted in some type of theory, some type of text, some type of work that’s already been done before.”
MUSIC
ANNIE BROBST + SAMANTHA RAE: MASS COUNTRY SINGERS SHOW GRIT AND TALENT AT DANA-FARBER BENEFIT
We don’t hear enough about sold-out blowouts by country performers in Boston. Especially those featuring Mass-based musicians.
ARTS
KIDS MAKE THE DARNDEST DOCS
Student documentary on Merrimack explosions featured at Boston International Kids Film Festival
DEESCALATING THE HARVARD CRIMSON BOYCOTT
Alternatives for feuding student immigrant advocates and journalists As someone who has been both a journalist and a left-wing political activist for a long time, I suppose it’s inevitable that I would feel the need to weigh in on a debate currently raging between Harvard immigrant advocates and the independent Harvard student […]
PLYMOUTH ROCKS: HIKING, EATS, AND MUCH MORE ON THE SOUTH SHORE
This will take you to the town wharf and with it, a whole lot of good stuff, including a breakwater that goes more than half a mile out into the ocean, various walkways and boardwalks with more views, several restaurants and food spots like the Lobster Hut and Cupcake Charlie’s.
FLY TIMES: BOSTON GETS ITS VERY OWN DRONE FILM FESTIVAL. FINALLY.
“By putting cameras on drones, I could explore new perspectives. Drone cinematography offers a variety of new storytelling perspectives. It opens new creative doors.”
BAWD TO THE BONE: ARM WRESTLING FOR CHARITY, AGAINST THE PATRIARCHY
“There’s something about screaming and cheering on badass ladies while knowing that you’re raising money for a good cause that really helps lift the spirits out of the daily pits of doom we get sucked into.”
