Archives for October 2021
REMEMBERING MASS CANNABIS ADVOCATE GLENN “RED BLAZA” PRESCOTT
Red wasn’t looking for the spotlight like a lot of activists in the cannabis movement. He was a dependable, behind-the-scenes supporter.
ALTARES DE DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AT NEW ART CENTER
The festivities will be hosted at the art education space in Newton
NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES GIVES TALK ON SLAVERY’S LEGACY
The 1619 Project's creator will give a lecture at the MassArt Art Mueusem
SORRY BUT AN ORCHESTRAL RENDITION OF DR. DRE: 2001 ISN’T COMING TO BOSTON
The same scammers had it posted in 2019, and apparently again in 2020.
GREAT VIRTUAL READING ALERT: LOVE LETTERS TO THE WORST CULTURE WE HAVE TO OFFER
“Tacky is about the power of pop culture—like any art—to imprint itself on our lives and shape our experiences.”
ALL OF THE CANDIDATES IN SOMERVILLE CALL THEMSELVES “PROGRESSIVE”—SO WHO SHOULD I VOTE FOR?
"If we truly want better outcomes, we need to elect people who are committed to being accountable to a grassroots movement"
FINALLY, YOUR CHANCE TO YELL ABOUT PREDATORY TOWING IN BOSTON
“Losing a vehicle, even temporarily, can have profound impacts on an individual and their family’s livelihood and economic stability.”
JACK’S IS BACK FOR ANOTHER CELTICS SEASON
“Every year, the Celtics come to the court with new drive, new ambition, and new hopes for the season.”
FORMER COUNCILOR TITO JACKSON’S DISPENSARY LOOKS AMAZING. AND YOU CAN HAVE A PIECE OF IT.
A “classic cannabis dispensary space” with a “high-end product gallery,” “concierge floor,” “art and music gallery,” and “rooftop cocktail bar complete with views of Boston’s skyline.”
IN GOOD SPIRITS: BOSTON HARBOR DISTILLERY
"What’s beautiful about this is that once you put it in the bottle, it stays that way, the way that we intended it to.”
“PEOPLE WATCHING” WITH BOSTON DUO SWEET PETUNIA
“Combining contemporary influences with traditional folk is something we’ve always done, but we really played into that mix on this record.”
DRINK LOCALLY, DRINK LOCALLY
This is all particularly true for the products we frequently purchase, like alcohol. Do the math.
GUEST OPINION: YES ON 1 FOR A BETTER BUDGET. THE TIME IS NOW
Having more leaders who are closer to the needs of the communities in the city will ensure that community needs are better met
IN GOOD SPIRITS: BULLY BOY DISTILLERS
"We make our spirits in a geography that’s known nationwide, and in some ways, Boston has even more cache internationally than it does nationally."
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? SERIOUS
CROSSING: STORIES OF IMMIGRATION
Pao Arts Center in Chinatown will be hosting the exploration in immigration journeys
FOTOBOM: BLACK MIDI + L’RAIN @ THE SINCLAIR
Usually I have a pretty good idea what sort of show I’m gonna see before I step through the doors of the venue, but not tonight. And truth be told, afterwards I’m still not sure. At the behest of a friend who shares a good overlap of music taste, I decided to check out Black Midi,
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MORE THAN JUST A SPOT FOR SWANKY SUDS
The W teams up with Dorchester Brewing on downtown beer garden concept
FESTIVAL REPORT: FIVE MORE FROM NYFF
Brief reviews of "C'mon C'mon," "I Want to Talk About Duras," "Red Rocket," "Ste. Anne," and "The Tsugua Diaries"—most of which are playing locally or virtually this week.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOSTON’S COCKTAIL SCENE?
Battered but not down, an industry in transition looks ahead
THINGS WE’RE DOING AROUND GREATER BOSTON THIS WEEK THAT YOU MIGHT DIG
From a badass scary concert blowout to a haunted mansion
BLACK DOLLAR: SOUL INTACT, DANIEL LAURENT RETURNS WITH A NEW COMMUNITY MISSION
New project focuses on “group economics and the power that holds in the Black community”
THE MOST IMPORTANT NONRACE IN THE COMMONWEALTH
Sometimes in politics, you want to pay attention to who isn’t running. That’s certainly the case in Boston’s D-3 race.
BOSTON-BASED COMIXSCAPE ARTIST FAST-APPROACHING KICKSTARTER GOAL
Originally planned for before the pandemic, LJ-Baptiste returns with plans for collection
ALCOHOL-FUELED PARTYING IN BOSTON’S COMBAT ZONE
Jan Brogan’s new book on Murder, Race, and Boston’s Struggle for Justice
CANNABIS REFORM FAILED. NOW, DEMS ARE PLAYING POLITICS AND FAVORING WALL STREET
“We're seeing the cost of capital go down for large cannabis companies, but we are seeing it remain high for social equity operators.”
BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE WANT YOU TO “DO YOUR ART”
“Americans like to identify themselves so much with artists and musicians but the culture right now doesn’t really help artists and musicians that much, unless you’re famous.”
CASHFLOW CONFLICT: QUESTION 1 IN BOSTON
Voters to decide on city budgeting powers, while establishment shills defend status quo
INVESTIGATING THE INTERSTATE: THE HISTORY OF I-93’S CONSTRUCTION
The legacy of the roadway goes deep, with a strong push from activists in the 1970s
