Disgraced former House Speaker Sal Dimasi is in a Brooklyn prison instead of the Kentucky penitentiary where he began serving his sentence two months ago.
A Cape Cod man is facing child pornography charges after authorities say he persuaded girls he met online to perform sexual acts on their webcams, which he recorded.
Employees making $50k live in public housing for $25 in monthly rent - A top U.S. senator has asked federal housing officials to make a deeper probe into a troubled Massachusetts housing authority, where top managers are allowed to live in subsidized housing while hundreds of low-income families languish on waiting lists.
MANCHESTER, N.H. - The charges against a New Hampshire taxi driver accused of kidnapping and raping a patron were dropped on Tuesday after a judge found no probable cause; however, the investigation into the allegations is ongoing.
Benjamin Franklin was a scientist, a printer, an inventor, and one of the most famous of our Founding Fathers.
Learn about Benjamin Franklin by completing our scavenger hunt, then use your new knowledge to create a Benjamin Franklin kite filled with your favorite Franklin trivia. Activities included in Museum Admission.
When: Feb 16, 2012 10 AM in Spencer, Massachusetts Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $1 Children (6-18), under age 6 free, Free for OSMH Members (Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10 )
Meet the Authors! Meg Muckenhoupt, Boston's Gardens and Green Spaces
Join local author Meg Muckenhoupt as she travels through the verdant world of her book, Boston'sGardens & Green Spaces during our first "Meet the Authors" series, presented in collaboration with Old South Meeting House.
This captivating lecture examines the role of public spaces throughout Boston's historic and contemporary landscape. Rediscover the city through its most revered historic parks and explore its ever-expanding network of public spaces. Listen as the author takes you on a fascinating journey through green Boston, past to present-and all nature lovers, gardening enthusiasts, and history buffs should be sure to come along for the ride.
Admission is free for Boston Preservation Alliance and Old South Meeting House members; $10 for non-members.
For more information, please email Christine Piontek or call 617-367-2458.
When: Feb 8, 2012 5 PM to Feb 8, 2012 7 PMin Spencer, Massachusetts Cost: General Admission 11.24
Boston Preservation Alliance & Old South Meeting House Members 0.00
Meet the Authors! Christopher Klein, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands
The blockbuster movie "Shutter Island" was set on a fictitious island in Boston Harbor, but the true stories of the 34 Boston Harbor Islands are even stranger than fiction.
Join Christopher Klein, author of Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, as he takes you on a virtual tour through the colorful history and natural beauty of one of our best-kept local secrets during our first "Meet the Authors" series, presented in collaboration with Old South Meeting House. Hear tales of ghosts, shipwrecks, prisoners of war, and Revolutionary War battles that took place on "the real Shutter Islands" and get inspired to leave port and visit this urban oasis.
Admission is free for Boston Preservation Alliance and Old South Meeting House members; $10 for non-members.
For more information, please email Christine Piontek or call 617-367-2458.
When: Mar 28, 2012 5 PM to Mar 28, 2012 7 PMin Spencer, Massachusetts Cost: General Admission 11.24
Boston Preservation Alliance & Old South Meeting House Members 0.00
Our wildly popular historical quiz show "The Fife is Right" returns to unearth the mysteries of "Boston Underground." Our two teams of experts face tough questions on the terrifying tunnels, creepy crypts, scandalous speakeasies, subversive societies, subterranean stations, grisly gunmen, and much more that lie beneath the surface of Beantown! This year, you will enjoy light snacks as quizmaster Susan Wilson and the Old South Meeting House staff bring to light fascinating facts from the underground history of even our own famed National Historic Landmark! You won't want to miss this night of history, trivia, and lots of laughs-now with new program features! Tickets are $10 each and include a light snack and soft drink. IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MUSEUM MEMBER OF OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE, please call the Membership Department at the Museum at (617) 482-6439 to reserve tickets for you and your guests. CURRENT MUSEUM MEMBERS SHOULD NOT ORDER THEIR TICKETS ONLINE.
The Western canon of art songso identified with Schubert, Schumann, and Brahmshas a legitimate secular Jewish counterpart in both Yiddish and Hebrew art songs of the 20th century. Lazar Weiner is justifiably considered the supreme exemplar and advocate of this genre. Having composed over one hundred art songs, he elevated that medium to unprecedented artistic sophistication. With a group of singers assembled by his son, the Pulitzer Prize winning composer, Yehudi Wyner, this will be an important and unforgettable afternoon of eloquent, and beautiful Yiddish music in a unique historic setting.
When: Mar 4, 2012 4 PM to Mar 4, 2012 6 PMin Spencer, Massachusetts Cost: 20 - 25 USD (Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16 )
Tuesday 5:30-7:00, Thursdays 5:30-7:00 and Saturdays 10:00 to 11:30. $85 per month dues payment for all three 1 1/2 hour classes. Goju-Ryu Karate for children taught by Steve Chalmers. Ages 7 and up. Authentic, non commercialized world renown style, taught here with it's scientifically perfected techniques. No competitive tournaments. Emphasis on fitness and inner awareness. Rank in the Goju-Kai is achieved slowly and is recognized for it's quality of technique, strength, and speed. Rank is recognized world wide. Steven has been an active member of the Goju-Kai Karate-Do since 1974, and has operated his own school for 18 years. Feel free to drop in to a free class. Contact Steve or Shirley at (508) 885-0308 or s1chalmers@aol.com or visit our web site at steveshirleychalmers.com
When: Feb 14, 2012 5 PM to Feb 14, 2012 7 PMin Spencer, Massachusetts (Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17 )
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