Rosie is amazing at what she does! Her professionalism is beyond words. She made my 50th birthday…read morebe so smooth and stress free. Yes! I can't express how much I appreciate everything she did! Her personality and professionalism is amazing. I will not hesitate to contact Rosie for future events at the Elks Lodge 65! Again thank you!

I'm an Elk but a member in So. County RI where we Summer. I went in with my wife and again later…read morewith friends and was welcomed. It was a bit smoky - not used to that anymore- but staff and patrons were very friendly and we will return.

I believe this is the only bronze-casting art foundry in New England. They have worked on pieces…read moreinclude the Tortoise and the Hare at Copley, replacement ducks when Ducklings have been stolen from the common, Babe Ruth at Camden Yards, and a major piece for the Greek Olympics anniversary, as well as a number of other major pieces in Boston, the rest of the U.S. and abroad. The artist list is pretty extensive. I know because my father co-owns the foundry (hey at least I'm fully disclosing).

Recently saw work by Shayla MacDonald here and was blown away... Very cool.read more

North Bridge Skating Academy, LLC is conveniently located in Pratt Arena, at the Middlesex School,…read moreConcord, MA. They offer a US Figure Skating Basic Skills program that can teach you and your child the fundamentals of figure skating or polish your existing skills. Classes for all ability levels and for ages 3 through adult. They can take you through your first glides or on to a competitive career. The diversified coaching staff can also teach your skater the skills to play hockey and be a more powerful skater. The experienced staff has taught local, regional, sectional, and national competitors and focuses on making each class fun for their students. Check out www.northbridgeskating.com for more information or to register. Classes start January 8, 2012. Note: Skate rentals are not available;participants must have their own skates and helmets for class.

We truly enjoyed Jenny's entertainment last month at a skating party we attended…read more She was instantly like part of the family... she got to know our kids (who are obsessed with face painting and all things entertainment) and they fell in love. We are working on booking her for our daughter's 5th birthday party. Jenny's business is not only incredibly entertaining for kids, but also for adults. She is professional, careful, funny, artistic, and extremely talented in all that we have seen her do. I've never seen a face painter work such unique magic. Also, she has a client support manager, Sari, that was very helpful when we contacted her through the website in search of the photos that Jenny took at the event. She sent us a link very quickly, and we were able to download the photos we liked.

Jenny the Juggler is our famous Entertainment Quest at our school…read more Kids love her. She is fantastic with KIDS. Her show is so interesting and funny.

My Granddaughters and I had some spur of the moment fun getting creative at Hammars Studio in…read moreSalem. My Granddaughter was disappointed in the result of an extra shine product we had to pay extra for and Eric showed great customer service by trying to make it right. Thank you Eric!! There are some fun sounding events that we hope to attend in the future.

We love Hammars art studio. Brianna is extremely friendly and always welcomes questions and…read moreresponses promptly. The whole team is so accommodating. What I especially love is that she was understanding and considerate when it came to my sons severe food allergies. You have a loyal student! Thank you for all you do. I highly recommend this place !

I've been to Dilboy Stadium a few times now over the years, always to watch women's professional…read morefootball. What? Yes. Women's professional football. It exists, and it's *awesome.* SIL is the quarterback for our very own DC Divas, and over the years the Divas have met the Boston Militia in regular and post-season games a number of times. In Boston, games take place at Dilboy in Somerville. Dilboy looks like a truly professional facility: gorgeously maintained turf field, manicured landscaping, an actual ticket booth, well-kept restrooms, a free-standing concession stand, a large press box, plenty of seating with both visitors and home seating on the same side of the stadium. Viewing games at Dilboy is a pleasure. A great spot for showcasing women's pro sports.

Dilboy Stadium is owned, operated and maintained by the Somerville Department of Public Works. It…read moreis open to the public at designated hours (but you might want to call ahead of time to verify hours). It's a stadium. It's new. It's a soccer/football field covered in lush turf. The grounds are protected from gulls and other pests by faux fox. Surrounding the turf is a beautiful rubberized track and bright stadium lights. The stadium itself is a concrete structure with public bathrooms (when the field is in use) and locker rooms for HOME and VISITING teams (but not open for BSSC). I've only played on this field for BSSC soccer games, but it's by far my favorite of all the others (Wayland is nice, but far....). They are host to local sports teams in HIgh School and College as well. A short drive from Powderhouse Circle, Davis Square, and Teele Square, it's also the closest field that's equally gorgeous. Of course, such a first class field has it's woes. Beware of DPW grounds keepers. They are very strict about their rules and are quick to enforce them. + No cleats on the track, only on cloth which has been carefully bridged over the rubber. + No sports drinks. WATER ONLY. Grrrr... + No food or gum either.

The New Orleans Retreat promised "the opportunity to workshop your budding manuscript with... craft…read moreseminars and intensive multi-genre workshops, while still leaving writers with plenty of time to mingle, write and explore the city of New Orleans." In reality there was no workshopping, no time to write, and no possibility of exploring New Orleans because the organizers stuck us out in an uncomfortable house in an ugly suburb devastated by Katrina. The teaching was good. I'll give the "retreat" one star for that. But participants traveled from the far corners of the earth to advance our manuscripts in a "uniquely inspiring international city" and we left wondering what NOLA actually looked like. "Retreat" by definition means time away from everyday life to nurture your writing in a beautiful setting with good food when you need to eat. The Cambridge Writers' Workshop NOLA Retreat was none of those things. Writers, beware!

Five stars is not enough. I went on the Granada writing retreat (Aug 2-6, 2017). It was kind of a…read moreleap of faith because I knew almost nothing about this organization. This trip exceeded all possible expectations and was one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of my life. Andalusia is the kind of place that sets your spirit aflame, and having a backdrop like that for this retreat was amazing. The quality of the instructors and the instruction was stellar. All were accomplished, gifted writers who were genuinely interested in helping us to develop as writers and to hone our craft. The faculty clearly put an enormous amount of effort into the classes. They were so stimulating and enjoyable that no one wanted them to end. Every single class gave me practical and valuable tools that I will use in structuring, writing, revising, and submitting future work. And SO many fantastic resources for future study. My writing was nurtured, which is the reason I went, but the greatest and most unexpected gift was how nurtured the writer in me felt. And it's all because of the incredible container and atmosphere that the directors, Diana and Rita, created. From the first night, there was a sense of community that felt so authentic - a real family feeling. When we were not reading and writing, our wonderful hosts took us to see a flamenco show in a Romani cave, to watch street musicians along the River Darro, a on a tapas tour. It was all a huge feast for the senses and imagination. I feel full to overflowing as a result of this experience. Going on this retreat was one of the best decisions I've ever made, as a writer and for my own personal development. I will definitely attend another retreat with CWW in the future. Phenomenal program and organization!

We came here for the first time tonight with our four-month-old son and our three-year-old…read moredaughter. My son sat totally upright in my wife's lap, and his eyes couldn't have been open wider as he watched the puppets. And they made our daughter feel so special; they treated her like a princess when she won the raffle at the end of the show, and they let her (and everyone else) see the puppets backstage. She was so excited that she was jumping! This was such an unexpected delight: it made our night! The people there are so talented and friendly, and we hope to come back again! (Oh, and did I mention the lovely little "enchanted garden"? We will need to explore that more next time!)

The family visited the Drawbridge puppet theatre this afternoon. We had passed it a few times and…read morethought it would be a great weekend excursion. The theatre has public performances every Sat and Sun at 11am and 1pm. Each performance has 2 shows and lasts about an hour total. The show encompasses marionettes, hand puppets, and shadow puppets. This month's performances were "The Three Goats Gruff" and "The Frog Prince". Before the show, the host came out and talked to kids about the stories they were going to see and about the types of puppets they would be using. It was a great interactive educational session for the kids. After the show, the host demonstrated some of the puppets used in the show and allowed the audience to tour the backstage area and meet with the puppeteers. Tickets only cost $5 for all ages. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the theatre or their website (via Paypal). Highly recommended!