The first time Hersh Goldman remembers being noticed for his art was in the third grade. Goldman, a resident of Swampscott for the last 35 years, grew up in Lowell, where he quickly developed a … [Read more...] about Art a lifelong pursuit for Hersh Goldman
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All the world’s a stage for these lovers
Julie and Bryan Butters, a Swampscott couple, met via Match.com on New Year’s Day nine years ago. Since then, they have shared their love story through William Shakespeare’s plays. It didn’t take … [Read more...] about All the world’s a stage for these lovers
The play’s the thing
Two years ago in pre-COVID times, many of us didn’t even know about Zoom — a cloud-based communications app. Although it provided convenience and changed the way we work and connect, some say that … [Read more...] about The play’s the thing
A change of art: Textures and patterns shape Tom Jefferies’ career decision
By MEAGHAN CASEY After decades of putting his artistic passions on the backburner, Tom Jefferies finally acknowledged it was a calling he just couldn’t continue to ignore. Jefferies, who was … [Read more...] about A change of art: Textures and patterns shape Tom Jefferies’ career decision
Pluck of the Irish
Anne Driscoll making a difference in Emerald Isle By STACEY MARCUS “I arrived in Ireland with no phone, no home and no hairdresser,” said Anne Driscoll, an award-winning journalist, social … [Read more...] about Pluck of the Irish