Medford Happenings Episode 62 Trae Winters of Medforge
To save the podcast for later, you can download by right-clicking and save as. This episode of Medford Happenings features host John Petrella interviewing Trae Winter, the Executive Director of MedForge Community Makerspace. Key Topics: Introduction to MedForge: Trae Winter provides an overview of MedForge, a makerspace dedicated to providing the community with access to…
Keep readingMedford Happenings Episode 61 Pam Kelly
To save the podcast for later, you can download by right-clicking and save as. This episode of Medford Happenings features host John Petrella interviewing Pamela Kelly, the Director of Elder Affairs, to discuss the services and activities offered at the Medford Senior Center. Key Highlights: Overview of Services: Pam Kelly provides a comprehensive look at…
Keep readingDoes the Land Remember? Maya Tihtiyas Attean Thursday 10/22
Does the Land Remember? is a photographic exploration of the Wabanaki landscape, examining the deep and complex relationship between land, history, and identity. Rooted in Wabanaki history and culture, this project investigates the reverberations of colonization, the scars left on both the earth and the body, and the spirit that persists despite displacement from the…
Keep readingUrgh!
Last night I had a chance to see the screening of Urgh! A Music War. It wasn’t a movie so much as it was simply a video mix tape of the IRS stable of musicians. The videos segue into one another without any discussion or interviews. If this was the only thing that was going…
Keep readingBooks and Brews bookfair! Oct 11 Medford Brewing Company
A SPOOKY Books & Brews Bookfair @ Medford Brewing Company!Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Calling all beer and book lovers: it’s time to celebrate October properly with a spooky-themed book fair featuring local authors! MEET THE AUTHORS Authors will be signing throughout the afternoon. The Book Ends team will also have…
Keep readingScreening of Eephus along with Q&A with Bill “the spaceman” Lee!
While this is not a Medford event, it is worth a mention because I’m a big Bill Lee fan and I have not seen this movie. I had the luxury of see Bill speak at Nightstage in Cambridge many decades ago! He is a very engaging speaker and he will be at the Regent Theater…
Keep readingVoracious Looking Oct 8 5:30pm
Research, Photography & Books Each of these artists approaches their subject having researched its historical relevance, allowing this knowledge to guide their eye and curious mind as they produce the work. The photographs, in turn, guide their attention and open new doors to read, examine, and explore. Unlike the ‘decisive moment’, which relies heavily on…
Keep readingTaste of Italy – Great American Beer Hall Oct 6th
Kiwanis Club of Medford Taste of Italy and More October 6th from 6-9pm Head to the Great American Beer Hall for a Taste of Italy and More. Come hungry, leave happy – join us for a delightful day full of flavors and fun! All ticket sales are donations and proceeds benefit the Medford Kiwanis Charities…
Keep readingMedford Happenings Episode 60 Liam Murphy
To save the podcast for later, you can download by right-clicking and save as. Medford Happenings Episode 60, features an interview with Liam Murphy. John Petrella speaks with Liam regarding his competitive swimming career and his early success and intense dedication. Here is a breakdown of his journey and approach to the sport: Key Achievements…
Keep readingOktoberfest Oct 3rd
Details – https://portal.medfordchamberma.com/events/oktoberfest This event is free to attend and no registration is required. Sponsorships are available. Sponsor Oktoberfest and be part of this amazing community event. Your support keeps the event free, spotlights your business, and celebrates the local groups that make Medford special. Thank you to Event Sponsor, Everett Bank. We have an…
Keep readingCider-fest Oct 3 American Beer Hall
Details here – https://gabhall.com/events/oct-03-cider-fest Spend Saturday afternoon at Cider-Fest in Medford with seven ciders on tap, including Downeast Cider Donut, and a Masshole Donuts cider-donut pop-up from noon to 4 PM. Cider donuts from Masshole Donuts Stop by the Masshole Donuts pop-up for cider donuts available for purchase. Festivities start at noon, with the pop-up…
Keep readingSPLASH! @The ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford SPLASH October 1st from 6-9pm Celebrate our Member, Arts Collaborative Medford, and take part in the silent auction, entertainment and more at this amazing event. More info. on their website and tickets available here.
Keep readingWeek ahead
Well we’re now on the downside of a nor’ easter, however at 12:30pm its pretty miserable outside. If you get bored and are looking for things to do, come over to the Book sale which starts at 2pm today. If you have a Medford ‘Moment’ consider sharing this as part of the digital archiving project…
Keep readingMedford Happenings Episode 59 Nick Giurleo
To save the podcast for later, you can download by right-clicking and save as. This episode of Medford Happenings (0:26) features guest Nick Giurleo, who discusses the complex process of building a new Medford High School in collaboration with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The conversation covers the current status, challenges, and financial implications…
Keep readingPat Metheny at Chevalier Theater Sept 27 Tickets still available!
Tickets are still available at the ticket office at the Chevalier. Box office opens at noon on Fridays, save yourself from those awful Ticketmaster ‘fees’. If you have to buy them online, you can do so here – https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100643893938C35 For more on Pat check out his site – https://www.patmetheny.com/
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