July 2026
The Brattle is back. Settle into its new seats for classics and cult faves
After a weeklong closure for renovations, the Brattle Theatre reopens Friday, with an ambitious summer lineup. Following a Friday matinee of the original “West Side Story” (1961) on 35mm are two weekend-long premiere runs, one a new restoration of an old favorite, one a new feature by a cult legend. Elaine May’s “Mikey and Nicky” […]
Hopcroft still pushing to bring ideas to Senate floor
After ending his campaign to replace state Sen. Patricia Jehlen in the 2nd Middlesex district, Tom Hopcroft said he thought it was the best way to continue to advance his ideas. Read more West Side Story, extraterrestrial epics, French new wave and more “Some people have asked, ‘Why get out now? Why not just run […]
West Side Story, extraterrestrial epics, French new wave and more
On Friday, the Brattle Theatre reopens its doors following a week-long closure and a much-needed facelift, and its programmers are coming out with guns blazing. Following a Friday matinee of the original “West Side Story” (1961) on 35mm are two weekend-long premiere runs, one a new restoration of an old favorite, one a new feature […]
Resilient red-tailed hawks face new threat
The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is the most common hawk in the United States, with about three million breeding birds residing in North America today. They are also one of the largest North American birds: up to 24 inches long with a wingspan of nearly four feet. Their excellent eyesight helps them spot movement of […]
White Wine Day Is a Thing. Sip Local. Take the Cambridge Chardonnay Challenge
In the world of National [Fill-in-the-Blank] Days, White Wine Day is aptly placed on August 4th, reminding us to drink deeply from the waning days of summer, wear our pastel outfits a few more times, and revel in the humid air beading on the curve of a chilled glass. Read more A spaghetti western and […]
A spaghetti western and new Spider-Man
“Dead Souls” ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 2.5 out of 4. For his self-proclaimed final film, cult warrior Alex Cox has laid his sights on Donald Trump, ICE, and AI. Not a bad hit list, but a little weird when you consider it’s a spaghetti western based on the 1842 book by Nikolai Gogol — where a shady […]
Digital Bootcamps helping small businesses in Cambridge find new life
Teddy Shoes has been part of the heart of Central Square since 1957. The shop’s owner, Steven Adelson, joined the family business in 1978. On most days, you can find him in the shop talking to customers and tending to inventory. As of recently, you may also find him scripting, rehearsing and filming videos for […]
Events this week in Cambridge and Somerville: Live dating show, watercolor class and jazz
Thursday, July 30 5 to 9 p.m.Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., near Harvard Square. Harvard Art Museums at NightFree. Gather with friends and mingle inside the Italian-inspired courtyard. DJ C-Zone sets the mood with smooth, curated sounds as you chat, snack, sip and catch up over bites and drinks available for purchase from local vendors. […]
Hopcroft withdraws from race to replace Jehlen
Tom Hopcroft has withdrawn his bid for state Senate in the 2nd Middlesex district race, saying in a statement on his website he had run into a playing field that “tilts more toward those with deep infrastructure and war chests” instead of ideas. Read more Somerville passes body camera policy after contentious vote Hopcroft, who […]
Somerville passes body camera policy after contentious vote
In the end, Somerville city councillors decided to take the money. After years of back and forth on having the city’s police wear body cameras, much of which was driven by the city’s repeated failures to create a civilian oversight commission and a robust policy, the city council accepted yet another promise to create that […]