This organization holds a number of Cultural Survival Bazaars around New England. I attended their…read moreBazaar in Tiverton, RI last weekend. The Bazaars feature crafts and art from a number of artisans from around the world including Guatemala. Items for sale include jewelry, small paintings, and assorted decor items like statues and figurines. Prices are fairly reasonable. There are also musical performances by world musicians throughout the Bazaar. Highly recommend for a different and fun adventure.

I ended up going around the holidays to this bazaar that they put in each year. They had two…read moredifferent location events, one in Cambridge & the other in Boston. I was glad to see all the different artisans selling their goods or the people who connect w/ the actual makers/artists in other countries. To be able to have a place where you can buy things that are meaningful & homemade which helps those in other countries w/ a living wage is crucial to society. This is similar to Ten Thousand Villages which has a similar model, but here all the proceeds go to the artists. The focus is on Indigenous people & women of color as they are the most marginalized in poverty stricken countries. Knowing that you can actually do something by supporting them is great. I ended up buying more than I should have but knew it was all for a good purpose. So you never know what you're going to find, everything from a handmade notebook to a hair barrette. I ended up taking & reading several issues of their magazine which was really informative too. They also had live music which was really entertaining. So pay attention to what they have going on, it doesn't disappoint.

Places like this don't usually get reviewed but I truly feel like this place deserves a review…read more Not only a review but an all out raving review! This is a food pantry that supplies Natick and Framingham. The volunteers that run this pantry are absolutely amazing angels! They do a really good job getting a good variety of foods that include not only dry/pantry goods but also some produce, vegetables and dairy products. They are open to the needing public at certain times during the week and make it a private shopping experience for each person/family that comes in. They have the area set up so it almost seems like you are in a mini market and work hard to make you feel welcome. I can't say it enough that the work these volunteers are doing is amazing. I plan to donate here more often and encourage anyone that can give to please reach out to them. They also except other items including some clothes, winter coats and basic needs and have a full list of needed items on their website.

I have worked with several machine shops over the years as a product designer and entrepreneur…read more Hillside Engineering has always produced the highest quality work in the area and their staff is very helpful and accommodating.

Can't say enough great things about this place. Tom is passionate about his craft and it shows. I…read morebrought in a typewriter thinking it needed to be fixed, and he honestly told me that it did not need a full tune up. He showed me how to use it and graciously oiled the keys instead. I purchased a beautiful 1927 Royal Portable that he expertly revamped to look nearly new. Please visit! It's a delight.

Absolutely amazing customer service with this company. I brought in a 108 year old banged up…read moretypewriter a while back. Tom was skeptical at first sight, but I had no immediate timetable with the machine. So they had a lot of time to work on it. And damn did they do an incredible job. Beyond cleaning it up wonderfully, Sarah sat me down and gave me a Typewriter 101. I didn't ask her to, but I think she could tell I needed it. I plan on giving this as a gift to my fiancé and she's going to lose it. If you have a typewriter in need of repair, bring it here. An amazing job for a fantastic price.

The folks who run The Frameloft bring an artist's eye and commitment to making your stuff look…read moregreat. I've had posters and oils and certificates framed here. I trust their recommendations and am always happy with the results. Added bonus: Joel Moskowitz, the proprietor, is an artist whose work is always on display in a tiny gallery off the workroom.

Went to a fun fabric painting class and really enjoyed it! We will definitely be returning to check…read moreout more of their community events. This space is so cool, so happy it exists here In Cambridge

The Foundry in Cambridge is a convenient walk from the Kendell Square MBTA station. it is located…read moreon a quieter road, and its mission is: The Foundry is an adaptive reuse project to build a self-sustaining center for creativity and collaboration for the Cambridge community. I attended an event at the Foundry after work, which started with food in a cocktail setting before moving into a presentation. The space was long and well decorated, which was fine for the attendees to chat among themselves as they snacked and sipped. But the space wasn't the most conducive with the stage at one end. I wonder if their sound system could have been hooked up to enable everyone to hear from even the further edge. The bathroom was shared, with little private toilet rooms surrounding public sinks. Too bad we ran out of paper towels.

Great networking and professional development opportunities for women in the Boston area.read more

Let me tell you, I love this place! I'm a project engineer and I'm constantly on the run trying to…read morebuy anything from equipment to packaging materials and they have constinuously been able to help me on the spot. They sell all kinds of pallets. I was recently looking for heat treated pallets (special for exports) in the area and NOONE would have them in stock. I finally found this place and was I happy I did! Gary Williams seems to be the guy behind the whole circus and he's excellent at it. Not only did he have the pallets in stock, but he promised to deliver them within 2 days and garantied the exportation stamp. He's always replied to my calls and emails promptly and he's always straight up. They offer recycled pallets, which are way cheaper and get the work done and they will deliver to your doorstep for $50 flat rate, which is fine by me since I'm buying quite a few at a time. Gary, you and Bay State have been fantastic!