Arts & Entertainment

A round 476,000 years ago, one of humanity’s ancient ancestors took two pieces of large-fruited bushwillow log, cut a notch into one of them, and secured the other into the notch to form a part of … [Read more...] about FOSTERING CREATIVITY

There has been a lot of movement from location to location for local thrift store Big Blue Bargains since its original opening, but the Swampscott community has continued showing up and showing … [Read more...] about Big Blue Bargains thrives on Norfolk

Jazz music echoed off the walls of The First Church of Swampscott’s Clark Hall as the Riverside Renaissance Swing Band entertained a packed room on Feb. 2. The performance featured 18 musicians … [Read more...] about The first church gets in the swing of things

Seaside Youth Club aims to be a welcoming place for Swampscott pre-teens to relax, connect, and express themselves. Founded in 2021, following the COVID-19 pandemic, co-founder Diana Beaupre and her … [Read more...] about Seaside Youth Club fosters connection

Nahant lost an artistic treasure in April when sculptor Reno “Ray” Pisano died at the age of 101. The artist, who lived in town, continued to influence the culture of both Nahant and Lynn with his … [Read more...] about Reno Pisano: A legacy in sculpture