School of Fashion Design

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Malden

Massachusetts

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England...

NobleSpirit is a premier destination for rare stamps, coins,

NobleSpirit Stamps, Coins, & Collectibles

NobleSpirit is a premier destination for rare stamps, coins, and historical collectibles, based in Concord, New Hampshire. With over 50 years of experience since 1960, the firm serves collectors, families, and estates across the United States by providing professional valuation, assessment, and auction services. Specializing in high-end philately and numismatics, the team offers deep expertise in items ranging from ancient coins and paper money to sports cards, fine art, and historical documents. They provide comprehensive advisory and consulting services, helping clients navigate the complexities of selling or consigning valuable collections through their global marketing reach and curated auction catalogues. As a trusted member of the American Philatelic Society and the Philatelic Traders Society, NobleSpirit is committed to transparency and professional integrity. Customers can expect personalized service, including free appraisals for stamps and coins, ensuring a fair and informed experience when managing their lifetime collections.

Merrimack County

Tony Schinella

Concord

New Hampshire

NobleSpirit is a premier destination for rare stamps, coins, and historical collectibles, based in Concord, New Hampshire. With over 50 years of...

BOSTON, MA — Play ball. The Boston Red Sox-Baltimore Orioles game at Fenway Park tonight is still on despite a soaking rain moving through the area. Game time is 7:10 p.m. The rain is expected to continue on and off through about 9 p.m. Rick Porcello will take the mound for the Red Sox, while Dylan Bundy will start for the Orioles. The Red Sox (30-15) are second in the American League East. The Orioles (14-30) are at the bottom of the division. Related: <ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/massachusetts/fenwaykenmore/s/gfdkd/massachusetts-hourly-rain-forecast" title="Massachusetts Hourly Rain Forecast" category="localrecirc" trigger="article_breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Massachusetts Hourly Rain Forecast</a></li></ul><figure class="r-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">To answer your question... We're playing ball at 7:10! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FenwayWeather?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#FenwayWeather</a> <a href="https://t.co/zWVQSX4SRF" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/zWVQSX4SRF</a> — Red Sox (@RedSox) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/997972712902586369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote> </figure>

BOSTON, MA — Play ball. The Boston Red Sox-Baltimore Orioles game at Fenway Park tonight is still on despite a soaking rain moving through the area. Game time is 7:10 p.m. The rain is expected to continue on and off through about 9 p.m.

Rick Porcello will take the mound for the Red Sox, while Dylan Bundy will start for the Orioles. The Red Sox (30-15) are second in the American League East. The Orioles (14-30) are at the bottom of the division. Related:

<ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/massachusetts/fenwaykenmore/s/gfdkd/massachusetts-hourly-rain-forecast" title="Massachusetts Hourly Rain Forecast" category="localrecirc" trigger="article_breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Massachusetts Hourly Rain Forecast</a></li></ul><figure class="r-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">To answer your question... We’re playing ball at 7:10! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FenwayWeather?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#FenwayWeather</a> <a href="https://t.co/zWVQSX4SRF" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/zWVQSX4SRF</a> — Red Sox (@RedSox) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/997972712902586369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote> </figure>

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Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 10AM - 12PM, for an engaging and free info session and tour of our studios! Enjoy live teacher demonstrations for some of our courses such as sketching, French draping, and CAD (Computer Aided Design). Learn about our professional, workshop, and high school programs! See our studio spaces and chat with our staff!
FREE with registration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schooloffashiondesign.org/sfdtour" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP HERE</a>.The School of Fashion Design is an official participant in Handwork 2026.&nbsp; Organized and sponsored by the PBS National "Craft in America" program, Handwork is a year-long semiquincentennial collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to showcase the importance of the handmade and celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America.

Local Event: School of Fashion Design: Info Session & Tour with Live Demos!

School of Fashion Design: Info Session & Tour...

Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 10AM - 12PM, for an engaging and free info session and tour of our studios! Enjoy live...

School of Fashion Design: Info Session & Tour with Live Demos!

Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value — behind the items you’ve collected, inherited, or tucked away over the years.
Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
<a href="https://www.noblespirit.com/roadshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">noblespirit.com/roadshow</a>

Local Event: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal...

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value —...

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Cafe 939

KidsJam is a free early childhood (3-5 years old) interactive music education program provided to the Boston-area community by the Music Education department at Berklee College of Music. The program is intended to introduce young children to a variety of musical activities essential to a well-rounded music education. These include singing and sound exploration, moving, playing rhythm instruments, creating, listening, and responding to music, as well as learning about a variety of musical concepts and instruments.
During this weekly workshop, Berklee music education students, led by Associate Professor Mya Scarlato,&nbsp;practice their developing teaching skills in this fun and energetic setting.&nbsp;
KidsJam regular sessions are scheduled on Fridays&nbsp;Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 &amp; Nov 6, 13 (unless otherwise noted) from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.&nbsp;Please check our <a href="https://www.berkleekidsjam.com/schedule.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">schedule</a>&nbsp;to find the exact dates and times.

Local Event: KidsJam - Berklee's FREE Music Program 

KidsJam - Berklee's FREE Music Program 

KidsJam is a free early childhood (3-5 years old) interactive music education program provided to the Boston-area community by...

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You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

Brookline Senior Center

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Tuesday, October 6, 7pm, at Brookline Senior Center. Director Eric Tarlin will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Tuesday, October 6, 7pm, at Brookline...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Across Massachusetts

PHOTOS: Nor'easter Batters New England Coast 

A slow moving storm swept across the New England coast this weekend bringing high winds, power outages and heavy rain.

Weather

Man Charged With Federal Kidnapping + Nor...

Here is a recap of the top stories in the state from the weekend.

Man Charged With Federal Kidnapping + Nor'easter Flood Watch + Deadly Car Crash Near Highway: MA Weekend

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Fall Nor'easter Flood Watch Extended Across MA:...

More than 7 inches of rain fell across parts of southeastern MA with top wind gusts near hurricane force on Cape Cod and the Islands.

Fall Nor'easter Flood Watch Extended Across MA: See Top Rain Totals, Peak Wind Gusts

MLB Team Valuations: Here’s Where Red Sox Rank...

Average franchise values across MLB have surged in recent years, reaching record levels.

MLB Team Valuations: Here’s Where Red Sox Rank Ahead of Opening Day

Red Sox Home Ticket Prices Among Highest In MLB...

There's optimism surrounding the Red Sox this season, but it won't be cheap to see a home game.

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Red Sox-Orioles Game Still On Despite Rain

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