John Mellencamp will be coming to the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on February 3. Tickets start at $46.50 and are available now. For the true fans out there, there is a VIP package available: Info: The $255.00 VIP ticket package includes -One reserved ticket located in the first 10 rows from the stage -Exclusive John Mellencamp [...]

This Saturday and Sunday come celebrate Fire & Ice Days at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge MA. All sorts of things going on! Learn how ice was harvested as an industry, check out a magic show, and have some hot cider! Related articles A treasured preserve for early birds (boston.com) My Friend…A Historical First! (poetesswug-thewugsbackyardblogspot.blogspot.com) [...]

We have been having a good season for those who enjoy winter sports! A couple of nice storms have dumped a sizable amount of snow in the area, and we are looking out the window at more coming down today. Mount Wachusett in Princeton is a popular winter destination in Massachusetts. In addition to skiing [...]

Check out the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for free and low-cost activities over vacation week. Worcester Art Museum – from their site: “Looking for something fun for your kids to do during the school break? Enroll them in one or more of our two-hour workshops. Workshops are offered from 10am-noon and 12:30pm-2:30pm. Stay [...]

Image by Camera Slayer via Flickr We are gearing up to celebrate – this is our favorite time of the year! Not much (or no) snow in most parts of the state, lights are up, and things are looking festive. You can find all kinds of holiday goodies, singing, dancing – you name it, there [...]

Image by Pat McDonald (away for a few days) via Flickr Seeing the Nutcracker is a family tradition for many around the holiday. We have pulled together some places to enjoy a performance. If you know of any others. please add them to the comments. Here are some Nutcracker performances in Massachusetts this season: Boston: [...]