New at the library this week, read about first families both real and fictional. Plus a couple of graphic novels for the teen crowd. Adult Michelle: A Biography, by Liza Mundy Washington Post writer Liza Mundy paints a revealing and intimate portrait of the most dynamic couple in politics today: Michelle, the highly organized, sometimes Read the full article → from New at the library
Events
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First solo show for Southborough collage artist
There will be no shortage of art in Southborough this weekend, but one Southborough artist will have her sights set a bit farther out of town. Collage artist Kathleen (Kay) Hendrick will celebrate her first solo show at The Gallery at Second Stage Studio, in Cumberland, Rhode Island. You might have seen some of Hendrick’s Read the full article → from First solo show for Southborough collage artist
Your map to Southborough Open Studio Day
Saturday is Southborough Open Studio Day, a day when artists living in town throw open the doors to their home studios and invite in the public. Those who don’t have studio space they can open, set up shop at the Arts Center. It’s a great opportunity to connect with local artists and maybe do a Read the full article → from Your map to Southborough Open Studio Day
Open casting call this weekend for Adam Sandler film
So you want to be in pictures? Now’s your chance! RPM Casting will hold an open casting call on Saturday for extras for the upcoming Adam Sandler comedy “Lake House.” In case you haven’t heard, some of the scenes for the movie will be filmed in Southborough next month. The open call will be held Read the full article → from Open casting call this weekend for Adam Sandler film
New at the library this week
The latest in The Women’s Murder Club series, 8th Confession, is now at the Southborough Library. Also an oldie but goodie from the Yarn Girls. And on the children’s side, how can you not be intrigued by a book titled 10 Lucky Things That Have Happened to Me Since I Nearly Got Hit by Lightning? Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Upcoming classes at the Arts Center
The final session of the 2008-2009 season starts next Tuesday, so sign up for classes while you still can. For adults there’s a series on life drawing and pottery, plus a one-session basket weaving class on April 30. And for kids there are programs in clay, drawing and cartooning, painting, and pottery, as well as Read the full article → from Upcoming classes at the Arts Center
The latest on the Adam Sandler movie
I know you’ve all be waiting with bated breath to hear more about the Adam Sandler movie that may be coming to town, and I can tell you from last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting that the town is thiiiiis close to signing the deal with Columbia Pictures. “We’re in pretty good shape on everything,” Read the full article → from The latest on the Adam Sandler movie
Documentary follows Southborough’s Luis Tiant to Cuba
Red Sox great Luis Tiant is a long way from home. Born in Cuba, Tiant left the island in 1961 at age 20. After 19 seasons in the Major Leagues, including 8 with the Red Sox (1971-1978), he retired and now lives in Southborough. A new documentary produced by Kris Meyer and the Farrelly brothers Read the full article → from Documentary follows Southborough’s Luis Tiant to Cuba
Reminder: April vacation activities
It’s school vacation week, and the weather forcast doesn’t look too promising. Fortunately, there are a number of indoor activities happening this week at the library, the Arts Center, and Gulbankian’s to name a few. For more information, see the complete list of April vacation activities around town. Read the full article → from Reminder: April vacation activities
Metrowest is the new Hollywood
Southborough isn’t the only Metrowest town seeing stars this spring. Kevin Costner and Ben Affleck were in Framingham this week. Southborough’s brush with the Hollywood famous will happen in May assuming all the contracts get signed. I’ll have an update on that hopefully next week, so stay tuned. Read the full article → from Metrowest is the new Hollywood
Buffalo Soldier exhibit wrapping up this weekend
If you haven’t checked out any of the Buffalo Soldier exhibits, you have one more chance. For the past 6 weeks or so, Stony Brook Museum has presented Southborough resident Pete DePina‘s collection of Buffalo Soldier memorabilia along with various guest speakers. On Sunday the exhibit moves to the hall at Pilgrim Church and will Read the full article → from Buffalo Soldier exhibit wrapping up this weekend
Art in Bloom exhibit this weekend
The Southborough Gardeners will welcome spring this weekend with an Art in Bloom exhibit at St. Mark’s. Thirty-one gardeners will exhibit floral arrangements that interpret sculptures, water colors, oil paintings, pencil drawings and photographs created by art students at St. Mark’s School. An opening gala takes place tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Refreshments and Read the full article → from Art in Bloom exhibit this weekend
What’s new at the library this week
Did you know that between July 2008 to March 2009, over 105,000 titles were checked out of the Southborough library? Or that on average, 1,500 people use the library each week? Not bad. And did you also know that the library gets new titles in all the time? I though it would be interesting to Read the full article → from What’s new at the library this week
Tomasso and Panzano fundraising for earthquake victims in Italy
Tomasso Trattoria and Panzano Market are doing their part to aid victims of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the Abruzzo region of Italy last week. This week they’re offering Abruzzo-inspired dishes and tastings with proceeds going to the NIAF/Abruzzo Relief Fund. Here are the details. Antipasto at Tomasso Now through Saturday Tomasso is offering a Read the full article → from Tomasso and Panzano fundraising for earthquake victims in Italy