Teen Poetry Contest Returns to Swampscott Library

The deadline to submit poems is Feb. 25, 2016.

'Faraway Places': Swampscott Arts Association Group Show On View in Marblehead

Exhibition runs January 15 through February 28 with a public reception on Sunday, Jan. 17.

The First Church Presents The Vermillion Strings

The second concert in the 2015-16 Soli Deo Gloria Concert Series will be held January 24 at 3:00 pm.

North Shore Civic Ballet Needs Public's Help to Train New Generation of Dancers

Donations and volunteers wanted for annual holiday auction.

Where Can You Snag Discount Admission and Ride Tickets For the Topsfield Fair?

Discount tickets to the Topsfield Fair will be available online, at various businesses in nearby towns and AAA until Oct. 1.

'Trails and Sails' Weekends Will Bring Free Events to Swampscott, Nearby

Essex Heritage organized more than 150 events over the course of two September weekends.

Bulger Movie 'Black Mass' Set to Open in Theaters Sept. 18

Everyone is talking about the long-awaited film, starring Johnny Depp as notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger.

What Are the Entry Deadlines for This Year's Topsfield Fair?

Some of the contests include prize money while others are just for bragging rights.

Barefoot Hawaiian Beach Party Happening Saturday

Tickets are still available for the Aug. 29 party.

Swampscott Library, Local Bookstore Gear Up for Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman'

The 'To Kill A Mockingbird' sequel drops Tuesday, July 14.

Swampscott Arts Association Summer Show at "The Gallery at Grosvenor Park"

Swampscott Arts Association will be having their annual summer show and reception party at Grosvenor Park Gallery on June 28 from 3pm to 5pm

Second Annual Sea Glass Festival Coming to Swampscott

Bring your own seaglass to the event and let an expert help you turn it into art.

Toto the Tornado Kitten is Coming to Swampscott

Though this cat can't talk, his owner helped him tell his story in the children's book "Toto the Tornado Kitten."

Town Cancels Easter Egg Hunt

The event was scheduled for Saturday, April 4.

Swampscott Library Plans Youth Events in Honor of National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month.

The Answers: Why Good People Can't Leave Bad Relationships

A must read.

Swampcott resident Katy Downey performs in Wellesley Players' My Fair Lady

Performances are April 10-19 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown

Swampscott and Marblehead Residents Kelly Golden, Talia Sabelli and Paige Vigneron to appear in Bishop Fenwick High School's production of Into the Woods

Bishop Fenwick High School’s Drama Department is pleased to present Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods March 13, 14 and 15.

Local Authors to Speak at Swampscott Library

Local history and local authors at a local library.

Netflix Subscribers: These Movies, TV Series Are Coming

These movies and televisions series are coming to Netflix in February, according to the Hollywood Reporter and other publications.

Foaksmans Piano School at Carnegie Hall

Nine students from the Foaksmans Piano School played at Carnegie Hall in January 2015.

Film Idea Born in Swampscott Gets a Trailer

'Ted 2' will hit theaters in June.

Swampscott Netflix Subscribers, You Have Until Dec. 31 to See These Movies

Start popping that popcorn: Here's a list of movies about to be taken off of Netflix at the end of the month.

2014 Holiday TV Schedule: When to You Can See Holiday Classics

A helpful guide so you can mark your calendar and set your DVR for the Christmas and holidays specials on TV in Swampscott.

Movie with Scenes Shot in Swampscott Hits Theaters

“The Equalizer” is now in theaters.

'Ted 2' Shooting Returns to the North Shore This Week

After shooting scenes in Swampscott two year ago, now crews from "Ted 2" are using a portion of Appleton Farms shoot scenes in the sequel.

'Ted' and its Swampscott 'Native' is Returning

A hit 2012 movie starring Mark Wahlberg and the voice of Seth McFarlane is returning to the North Shore and Boston area this summer for filming, according to an industry report.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

Denzel Washington Film Shot in Swampscott Gets Premier Date, Trailer

Some scenes in "The Equalizer" with Denzel Washington were shot in Swampscott last summer. It hits theaters this fall.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

Disney's Bears: Funny, Fascinating and Rated G

"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.

'Heaven is for Real' in Theaters Now

Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.

New Film Festival Debuts on North Shore in May

The JCC's big movie festival comes to the North Shore.

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Captain America' Oh Beautiful!

Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.

'Bad Words' Offers 'Cinematic Catharsis,' Plus an Interview with Jason Bateman

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.