Approaching 10 months in business, Coastal Collective has established itself as a one-stop shop for all things Swampscott. The ocean-side art gallery and marketplace came to be when founder Kacy … [Read more...] about A Collective approach to art in town
Arts & Entertainment
A step into Halloween on Stetson Avenue
Every October, homeowners around the country transform their lawns into spooky scenes of ghosts and ghouls. In Swampscott, residents need to look no further than Stetson Avenue for the “mecca” of … [Read more...] about A step into Halloween on Stetson Avenue
Jamming in the Commons
Walking up to the gazebo in the middle of Swampscott Commons, the faint sound of guitar strings can be heard through the commotion of whizzing cars passing by on the street. Getting closer, Sandy … [Read more...] about Jamming in the Commons
Art a lifelong pursuit for Hersh Goldman
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
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