Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Reading

Massachusetts

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

Lifesaving Nonprofit Critical Care Transport by Air & Ground

Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

Essex County

Beverly

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need...

Quality Plumbing, Heating and Hot Water Heater Solutions

CRoy Plumbing and Heating LLC

Your go-to source for prompt, professional plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and maintenance throughout Essex County. Services We Provide: • Plumbing Services - from new installations and upgrades to comprehensive repairs and maintenance, we ensure that your home's water systems function flawlessly. • Hot Water Heater Services - our expert installation, repairs, and maintenance to ensure you always have access to hot water when you need it. • Gas Plumbing - reliable gas plumbing services for fireplaces, appliances, generators, and more—safe, efficient, and expertly handled. • Heating - trusted heating services for furnaces and boilers—efficient installs, expert repairs, and comfort you can count on. About Our Local Plumbing Company: Serving Essex County since 2000, we have built a reputation for excellence in communities such as Salisbury, Georgetown, Boxford, Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Middleton, Marblehead, and Saugus. Our deep understanding of local needs allows us to provide tailored solutions that meet the demands of our customers, ensuring that every project is handled with professionalism and a personal touch! Discover the CRoy Difference: When you choose us, you receive a service backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our experienced technicians are not only certified and insured, but they are also devoted to your comfort and satisfaction. We prioritize promptness and professionalism, delivering transparent pricing and reliable solutions that you can count on! Our Commitment to Customer Satisfaction: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that goes beyond just fixing plumbing and heating issues. Our team is dedicated to understanding your unique needs and providing tailored solutions that fit your lifestyle. With transparent communication, prompt responses, a focus on quality, we strive to exceed your expectations and build lasting relationships with every homeowner we serve!

Scott Souza

Danvers

Your go-to source for prompt, professional plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and maintenance throughout Essex County. Services We...

Restaurant Week in Ipswich, MA Sunday May 5th through Thursday May 9th 2013 EAT at our great selection of restaurants SHOP  at our unique stores WALK through centuries of history Ipswich Restaurant Week Sunday May 5th through Thursday May 9th 2013 <a href="http://www.IpswichVisitorCenter.org/events/ipswich-restaurant-week/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check us out online</a>

Sunday May 5th through Thursday May 9th 2013 EAT at our great selection of restaurants

SHOP  at our unique stores WALK through centuries of history

Ipswich Restaurant Week Sunday May 5th through Thursday May 9th 2013

<a href="http://www.IpswichVisitorCenter.org/events/ipswich-restaurant-week/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check us out online</a>

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The Bell Inn & Tavern

Come laugh those Sunday-Scaries away with us in The Cellar at the historic Bell Inn &amp; Tavern every Sunday at 7:30PM, presented by Witch City Comedy.
Featuring fresh lineups of the area's rising stars weekly. Come see these acts before they're household names. You might even catch special guests from across NE and beyond.
This week's Lineup:
Host:&nbsp;Antonio Alvarez w/ Sarah May, Nicholas Stubblefield, Matt Jarvis, Shelby LeCuyer, and Anna Panagiotakos.(as seen at Don't Tell Comedy, The Comedy Studio, Off Cabot, Nick's Comedy Stop, New York Comedy Club, and more. )

Local Event: Standup Comedy at The Cellar (FREE)

Standup Comedy at The Cellar (FREE)

Come laugh those Sunday-Scaries away with us in The Cellar at the historic Bell Inn & Tavern every Sunday at 7:30PM, presented...

The duo Sultana weaves history, original songs, and a slideshow for a unique and fun look at U.S. history and legends. It is a story of heroes and celebrities, immigrants and indigenous peoples, injustices and progress. Visits are paid to a legendary heroine, a sports superstar, a technological feat, a media circus and much more. The program is part of the series “Live Music Making History Live.”

<a href="https://www.danvershistory.org/programs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">We are proud to participate in&nbsp;Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.</a>
<a href="https://www.danvershistory.org/visit-us/tapley-memorial-hall/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers MA.</a> Wheelchair parking at back of ramp. Parking at Elm Street lot and along Page or Cherry Streets Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org FREE. Donations appreciated.

Local Event: The American Story in Song

The American Story in Song

The duo Sultana weaves history, original songs, and a slideshow for a unique and fun look at U.S. history and legends. It is a...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

Tanya Donelly first emerged in the indie-rock landscape in the early 1980s, co-founding&nbsp;Throwing Muses&nbsp;(with stepsister Kristin Hersh), then later co-forming&nbsp;The Breeders, before leading her own band&nbsp;Belly&nbsp;in the 1990s. With&nbsp;Belly&nbsp;she had her biggest commercial breakthrough, notably with the single&nbsp;“Feed the Tree”, earning critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination.&nbsp;
After that success, Tanya embarked on a solo career marked by lyrical richness, melodic innovation, and a shifting musical palette that embraces folk, country, ambient, and indie pop textures. Her solo debut,&nbsp;Lovesongs for Underdogs&nbsp;(1997), established her distinct songwriting voice outside of her band projects.
This Hungry Life&nbsp;(originally released in 2006) is a live album recorded in a unique intimate setting — a closed hotel in Bellows Falls, Vermont — featuring largely new material, plus a few covers and re-imagined tracks. The album reflects maturity in both voice and subject matter: themes of home, family, identity, and the passage of time are woven through in her warm vocals and intimate performance style, with the live setting giving the songs immediacy and connection.&nbsp;
Marking the 20th anniversary of&nbsp;This Hungry Life&nbsp;offers a chance to revisit her work at this pivotal moment: affirming her legacy in indie rock; celebrating her evolution as an artist who has never stopped refining her craft; and presenting&nbsp;This Hungry Life&nbsp;not just as a document of a live show but as a milestone in her ongoing journey — both musically and personally.
The Guardian: “Recorded live in a disused Vermont hotel,&nbsp;Donelly’s vocal, full of personality, soars brightly over the audience and fills you with affection for hearth and for home.”&nbsp;The Guardian

Local Event: Tanya Donelly

Gloucester

Tanya Donelly

Tanya Donelly first emerged in the indie-rock landscape in the early 1980s, co-founding Throwing Muses (with stepsister Kristin...

Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King (Keys). This collective of North Shore original artists, songwriters, and producers came together in 2020 to honor the timeless catalog of the Grateful Dead with a fresh and innovative approach. Dead to the Core celebrates the Dead’s spirit with inspired playing, infused with unrestrained improvisations, and a real good time.
Dead To The Core is The Cut's 2026 Resident Band - they will play a show every month in 2026, culminating with a New Years Eve show on 12/31/26. Don't forget to bring your punch card and get a stamp for each show you attend. Collect them all (Feb-Nov) and get free tickets to the NYE show!

Local Event: Dead to the Core - September Show

Dead to the Core - September Show

Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King...

Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop

Our next Thrift Haul at Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop is right around the corner! This September 19th, save 50% on every single item in-store - scoring massive deals on our Boutique clothing, jewelry, furniture, home decor, and so much more. Save the date, get your shopping bags ready, and prepare to save big while creating a real impact on your community.

Local Event: Thrift Haul - 50% off Everything

Thrift Haul - 50% off Everything

Our next Thrift Haul at Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop is right around the corner! This September 19th, save 50% on every...

Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building

Hilarious parenting based stand up comedy and interactive show with Boston Comedians with numerous appearances on Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central and NESN!&nbsp; You don't want to miss it!

Local Event: Ranting Parents Comedy Tour

Ranting Parents Comedy Tour

Hilarious parenting based stand up comedy and interactive show with Boston Comedians with numerous appearances on Conan...

Larcom Theatre

With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames.&nbsp;

Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at #1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents. Named one of Total Guitar magazine's "100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time" and recognized by Guitar World among the world's best blues guitarists, Gomes has become one of today's most exciting live performers.

In 2026, Gomes is back supporting his #1 blues album, Praise the Loud, with a world tour that includes stops in 17 countries. Expect a powerhouse night featuring blistering guitar solos, soulful vocals, and a high-energy blend of blues, classic rock, and modern rock that has earned him a devoted international following.

Local Event: Anthony Gomes – Praise Out Loud 2026 Tour

Anthony Gomes – Praise Out Loud 2026 Tour

With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st...

For well over three decades, Fortune has regularly packed venues throughout New England. With a reputation for smooth three and four part vocal harmonies, dynamic and melodic textures of multiple guitars and keyboards, and tight rhythm section, they are the embodiment of the music and artists that define Classic Rock. A Fortune show always features the type of songs that “bands don’t try to cover” such as Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Foreplay/Longtime by Boston, or Won’t Get Fooled again by The Who, as well as many others ranging from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to Journey and Yes! The band also has two albums of original compositions – 1993’s FORTUNE and 1996’s STORYLINE, both originally released in Japan.
Over the years, Fortune has been privileged to open for national acts such as Cheap Trick, Kansas, Dave Mason, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Robin Trower, Bad Company, Blue Oyster Cult, The Guess Who, Ben Orr, America, and Jefferson Starship. More recently, Fortune was called to open for Kansas for the fourth time over the past decade.
Fortune is: Bob Vose, Lead vocals; Bill Plourde, Guitar; Chris Lester, Guitar; Steve Baker, Keyboards; Lou Spagnola, Bass; Dickie Paris; Drums.

Local Event: Fortune - Vinyl Era Class Rock Tribute Band

Fortune - Vinyl Era Class Rock Tribute Band

For well over three decades, Fortune has regularly packed venues throughout New England. With a reputation for smooth three and...

Virtual

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

Suffolk County

Boston

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...

Get ready for a night of pure heavy metal. Prince of Darkness: The Ultimate Ozzy Experience (formerly Wizard of Ozz) is an electrifying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, bringing the legendary music of Ozzy and Black Sabbath to life with incredible energy and musical precision.
Featuring seasoned musicians whose careers were inspired by Ozzy's iconic catalog, the band delivers faithful performances of classics like "Crazy Train," "Bark at the Moon," "No More Tears," and "Paranoid."
With powerful musicianship, dynamic stage presence, and impressive stage production, Prince of Darkness recreates the excitement of a live Ozzy concert. Relive the power, passion, and unforgettable music that made Ozzy Osbourne one of heavy metal's greatest icons

Local Event: Prince of Darkness – The Ultimate Ozzy Experience

Prince of Darkness – The Ultimate Ozzy Experience

Get ready for a night of pure heavy metal. Prince of Darkness: The Ultimate Ozzy Experience (formerly Wizard of Ozz) is an...

🌱 Patch AM: How Peabody’s soccer and field...

Be sure to catch Standup Comedy at The Cellar (FREE) on the Peabody Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Peabody’s soccer and field hockey teams fared in Friday’s games.

🌱 Patch AM: Peabody Shares 5 Weeks Of Fall Yard...

Happening soon: Saturday Morning Strolls on the Peabody Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Peabody Shares 5 Weeks Of Fall Yard Waste Pickup Dates

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Take Off Your Shoes, But Don’t Make Guests Bare...

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Peabody Shares 5 Weeks Of Fall Yard Waste...

The first curbside pickup week is set for Oct. 5 on your regularly scheduled trash day.

Peabody Shares 5 Weeks Of Fall Yard Waste Pickup Dates

Peabody Northshore Mall's 'Mom's Night Out'...

The two-hour Peabody event will feature crafts, mocktails, and samples from Northshore Mall retailers and eateries.

Peabody Northshore Mall's 'Mom's Night Out' This Weekend

Peabody's Olio To Host 'After Party' To...

The wedding and event venue, which closed for 15 months amid the COVID-19 health crisis, is ready to toast to making it to the other side.

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