Library’s long-running Brown Bag Book Club continues under new leadership
The Brown Bag Book Club at the library, which had been going since the late 1980s, was about to come to an end last…
Reflections: Gifts for no one
As part of my New York Times online subscription, I get something called Wirecutter, which recommends various commercial products. Naturally they have a list…
Creative gingerbread structures spice up holiday season at Fivesparks
Bolton resident Lyn Slade (left) and Judy Baumhover demonstrate how to make a stronger gingerbread house with the help of Anna Frantzdale at a…
From skepticism to certainty: Bromfield grad leaves home to pursue music career in Brazil
Members of Another Day of Glory band, from left: Cesar Henrique da Rosa Silva, Nick Hildreth, and Max Kostiuchenko. (Courtesy photo) After running the…
‘Becoming’ captures the complexity and process of an evolving artist
Opening at Fivesparks on Nov. 22 is an exhibit called “Becoming,” a retrospective by Judith Schutzman, with 170 of her works of art. The…
It’s happened before: Times when Town Meeting changed its mind
It’s trite but true: History really does repeat itself. The search for a new playing field location, rounding up of supporters on both sides,…
The Tangled Thread opens its doors to knitters and spinners
A sign in the window of the former Fiber Loft answers the question many in the community have been asking—“Hooray! We are openish.” In a…
There will be ‘Dancing in the Streets’ at the Historical Society
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., the Harvard Historical Society will present “Dancing in the Streets: A History of the Arts in Harvard.”…
‘2 Across’ brings heart, wit, and puzzles to new production at Fivesparks Theater
Harvard resident Bob Eiland is producing and directing his second play at Fivesparks Theater, following a successful debut production of “Constellations” last spring. Opening…
Underground Railroad, McIntosh apples, and 12 sons: The remarkable story of the Hazard family
Joan Blue, who grew up in Harvard and lives here now, has been researching her ancestors. Her family’s roots go back at least to…
