Skip  Bensley

Essex County

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Salem

Massachusetts

Unabashed father, writer, humorist, AV genius, foodie, amateur chef and rabid Boston sports fan.

Marblehead

Swampscott

Peabody

Beverly

Danvers

Lynnfield

Hamilton-Wenham

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Malden

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Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected and road-tested musicians.
Fronted by singer and guitarist Tim Gearan, the group features guitarist and band leader Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette, The Silks, Dub Apocalypse), drummer Tom Arey (Peter Wolf, The J. Geils Band, G. Love, Vapors of Morphine) bassist Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette, Charlie Musselwhite), and keyboardist Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette, Rubblebucket). Together, they channel the grit and groove of classic soul and rock into something timeless and deeply personal.
Their self-produced debut album — now streaming on all major platforms — has drawn more than 43,000 monthly listeners and features the standout single “Looking for a Reason” with guest vocals by Susan Tedeschi.
Reckoners have been building momentum across New England with sold-out headline shows and support slots alongside artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Wallflowers, and Bonnie Raitt. Their music and live performances were recently spotlighted in Relix Magazine.

Local Event: Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

Gloucester

Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected...

We're turning our People Power into Voter Power!Come join us at the Swampscott Civil War Monument and Linscott Park for a rally on the first day of early voting in Massachusetts. We'll have music, a poetry reading, voter registration, and more voter sources.

Local Event: Vote Early Rally

Vote Early Rally

We're turning our People Power into Voter Power!Come join us at the Swampscott Civil War Monument and Linscott Park for a rally...

Beach Bluff Park

Join us for the 2nd annual “Fall Fun” fundraiser event at Beach Bluff Park. Bring your family for pumpkin decorating, rock painting, refreshments, and more. Enjoy a beautiful fall day at the beach for a good cause!
<ul><li>Pumpkin decorating</li><li>Rock art</li><li>Professional face painting</li><li>Fall treats (for purchase)</li><li>StretchLab stretching pop-up</li><li>And more!</li></ul>
October 17, 10am-12pm
$20 per familySign up:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ciabeachbluff.org/shop/p/fall-fun-at-beach-bluff-park-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ciabeachbluff.org/shop/p/fall-fun-at-beach-bluff-park-2026</a>
Your tickets directly support Clifton Improvement Association's efforts to maintain and preserve Beach Bluff Park and the Preston Beach sea wall.

Local Event: Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026

Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026

Join us for the 2nd annual “Fall Fun” fundraiser event at Beach Bluff Park. Bring your family for pumpkin decorating, rock...

J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve-Meet at Trustees Community Garden 779 Cabot Street, Beverly

North Shore Nature Programs, Green Beverly and the North Shore Unitarian Universalist Church are collaborating to present a series of monthly nature walks guided by a naturalist from the North Shore Nature Programs. Each month a different topic is explored.&nbsp; Some topics from previous walks have included: Animal tracks and signs, Owls, and Mushrooms.&nbsp; Walks take place along marked trails and are free and open to all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To register for the October Saturday Stroll use the OR code or click on the provided link on the NSUU website homepage.

Local Event: Saturday Strolls-Signs of the Season

Saturday Strolls-Signs of the Season

North Shore Nature Programs, Green Beverly and the North Shore Unitarian Universalist Church are collaborating to present a...

Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts. 153 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA, 01907 

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — S.U.R.E. Diversity invites residents of all ages to celebrate a decade of building connections and strengthening community partnerships at the Community Connections Festival on Saturday, October 17, from 3–6 PM at the new Swampscott Center for Performing Arts (formerly the Hawthorne Restaurant).
The Community Connections Festival celebrates the many people, organizations, businesses, and volunteers who have worked together over the past ten years to help create a more welcoming and connected community.
Guests will enjoy interactive activities designed to bring neighbors together, including a lively Community Drum Circle led by Philip Alexander and a collaborative Community Fiber Mural&nbsp;led by artist Claire Donnelly. Games, conversation starters, and other activities will encourage guests to meet someone new and make connections.
Music from different cultures and traditions will be featured throughout the afternoon. Steve Tapper and Shira Moss will greet guests with flute and percussion inspired by world music. El Bohemio will share Mexican mariachi and ranchera music. Berklee alumnus Philip Alexander will invite everyone to drum, clap, sing, and dance during the Community Drum Circle. Juan Carlos Hurtado of Peru will introduce the traditional 10-string Andean charango, while Christophe Matara of the Central African Republic will share Sango music from his country. Rupert Deese will close the afternoon with American Old-Time music on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and harmonica.
Different traditions. Different instruments. One community.
Exciting door prizes will be awarded throughout the afternoon, including two tickets to a performance at the Swampscott Center for Performing Arts and gift certificates to local establishments.
The festival will be held at the Swampscott Center for Performing Arts, a beautiful new waterfront venue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The Center has generously donated the use of its space and embraced the spirit of the festival.
“Part of the new Center’s mission is to bring the community together,” said S.U.R.E. Diversity member Margaret Somer. “Their vision aligns beautifully with ours, making this an ideal place to celebrate ten years of partnerships, friendships, and community.”
Founded in 2016, S.U.R.E. Diversity (Swampscott Unites, Respects, Embraces Diversity) creates opportunities for people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to connect through education, dialogue, cultural events, and community partnerships.
Several community partners will join the celebration including the Town of Swampscott, Swampscott Rotary,&nbsp; &nbsp;Swampscott Historical Society will share information about Swampscott’s history and more. Dave Aldrich of Grab the Bagel, a longtime supporter of local nonprofit and community events, will serve Grab the Bagel’s popular Bagel Bites. Other local organizations will also be on hand to share information and ways to become involved.
Whether you’ve been involved with S.U.R.E. Diversity for years or are simply curious to learn more, everyone is welcome. Come celebrate the friendships, partnerships, and community spirit that make Swampscott a place where neighbors connect.
The theme of the afternoon says it all: “Join in and get connected!”
Special thanks to the Swampscott Center for Performing Arts and the many community partners helping make this celebration possible.
All are welcome to this free and lively community event. Light snacks, including Bagel Bites from Grab the Bagel, will be provided. The Dory Room will be open for dining at 5PM, with food and beverages available for purchase. Reservations are suggested for those wishing to dine.
For more information, visit<a href="https://www.surediversity.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.surediversity.org</a> or email info@surediversity.org.

Local Event: Community Connections Festival

Community Connections Festival

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — S.U.R.E. Diversity invites residents of all ages to celebrate a decade of building connections and...

The 

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm ALL AGES Premium Seating with cocktail service: $44.50 + $6.95 service fee Standard Seating with cocktail service: $34.50 - $39.50 + $6.95 service fee GA Standing: $29.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Chelsea Berry is a Maine-based indie singer songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and commanding stage presence. Acclaimed artist Susan Werner once dubbed her “the Pink of folk music”—a nod to Berry’s genre-blending style, emotional depth, and vibrant live energy.
Over a 25-year career that includes thirteen original albums, Berry has built a loyal following all over the country. This October, she returns to her former home on Cape Ann to celebrate the release of her newest album, Peace Soldier. Recorded with engineer and co-producer Rich Lamb in Queens NYC, with overdubs by engineer Warren Babson at Bang-A-Song Studios in Gloucester, Peace Soldier is a collaborative, cinematic, rock-meets-musical-theater production built on empathy, connection, compassion, and community, while showcasing Berry’s powerful and dynamic vocals, innovative spirit, and penchant for bringing people together.
The songs of Peace Soldier and the message they carry will resonate with listeners in a vastly deep and meaningful way. In this release performance, the audience can expect to be confronted with questions, ideas, and collaborative insights centered on humanity, common ground, war, death, love, and the desire for peace. These themes are set within a story arc of songs supported by far more dynamic and complex arrangements than any in Berry's past works. This special release performance will feature her full band plus a cast of guest vocalists. Berry has appeared in Boston publications such as The Noise and Northshore Magazine, and is regularly featured on Sirius XM as well as local radio stations across the country. Known for drawing audiences in “like moths to a flame,” Berry continues to be a favorite among listening rooms nationwide.
A veteran of the road, Berry has toured coast to coast and recorded albums in Boston, New York, Nashville, and Denver. She has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Livingston Taylor, Chris Smither, Mavis Staples, Chris Isaak, Shawn Colvin, and many more.
Originally from Alaska, Chelsea now makes her home just north of Acadia National Park in coastal Maine.

Local Event: Chelsea Berry

Chelsea Berry

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm ALL AGES Premium Seating with cocktail service: $44.50 + $6.95 service fee Standard Seating with...

Larcom Theatre

Get ready—New York City comedy is coming to the Larcom Theatre for one unforgettable night! Three hilarious comics are bringing the sharp wit, fast laughs, and unmistakable energy of the Big Apple to the North Shore.
​Headliner Mark Riccadonna is a contributing writer for “Weekend Update” on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the star of the Dry Bar Comedy special Domestic Nomad. His credits also include Live at Gotham on AXS TV and comedy tours around the world with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment.

​Featured comic Chris Larry has appeared in the Kenan Thompson Presents series and at the Savannah Comedy Review and Good Karma Comedy Festival. He is also a host and writer for PLUMP, a New York City multimedia entertainment company.

Hosting the evening is Frank Vignola, whose credits include Comedy Central, SiriusXM, Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, and Amazon Prime.
​From smart storytelling and relatable observations to quick wit and unexpected punchlines, this powerhouse lineup is perfect for a night out with friends, date night, or anyone who could use a big laugh.​&nbsp;Don’t miss an unforgettable night of NYC comedy!​

Local Event: Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy

Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy

Get ready—New York City comedy is coming to the Larcom Theatre for one unforgettable night! Three hilarious comics are bringing...

Danversport

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 12 NOONCelebrate two centuries of Catholic faith on the North Shore. Reconnect with parishioners from Salem and other area parishes at a formal reception and luncheon at the Danversport Yacht Club with special multimedia presentations; advance tickets are required.

Local Event: One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Parishes on the North Shore

One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years...

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 12 NOONCelebrate  two centuries of Catholic faith on the North Shore....

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