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JP is Near the Heart of This Rock ‘N Roll Story

By Chris Helms on June 12, 2014
JP is Near the Heart of This Rock ‘N Roll StoryNext Big Thing, by Terry Kitchen

tk headshot cropped - photo by Tim Casey

Back in the 1980s, when Boston bands like Aerosmith, The Cars and J. Geils were topping the charts nationally, a flourishing ecosystem of not-quite-so-famous groups were struggling farther down the pyramid.

“There were another 2,000 bands trying to claw their way up the food chain,” said musician and author Terry Kitchen, whose new book and CD, “Next Big Thing,” is set in that world.

Young Women Robbed in ArboretumSign for the Arborway, just around the corner from the main entrance of Arnold Arboretum

Young Women Robbed in Arboretum

By Chris Helms on June 10, 2014
Sign for the Arborway, just around the corner from the main entrance of Arnold Arboretum
Sign for the Arborway, just around the corner from the main entrance of Arnold Arboretum

Two young women were pushed the ground, robbed and threatened Monday evening in Arnold Arboretum, according to a witness. Police later arrested two of the three alleged robbers and got back the stolen property.

Yarn Bomb!Yarn bomb, Arnold Arboretum, May 15, 2014

Yarn Bomb!

By Chris Helms on June 10, 2014
Yarn bomb, Arnold Arboretum, May 15, 2014
Yarn bomb, Arnold Arboretum, May 15, 2014

Not that the Arboretum needs help looking pretty, but here’s a photo of a recent “yarn bombing” of the treasured outdoor tree museum. The photo is by Daisy B, via Flickr.

Out For a Row on Jamaica Pond

By Chris Helms on June 9, 2014

Today’s Photo of the Day comes courtesy of Sophia Pascual. Here’s Sophia, left, enjoying a row boat with Brendan Smith, who was visiting from New York and her roommate Giang Luc. Sarah Pascual took the photo.

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