Its been a super busy couple of weeks as we head to the end of the year. Lots of places to see and to post. In the new year we’ll have redesigned our site and finally get around to posting rss feeds for those who want to download our podcasts instead of watching the shows. Fwiw, there are still a handful of tickets available for Patti Smith who shows up at the Chevalier on Dec 17. NOTE: If you go to the box office, you can avoid those Ticketmaster charges! Be aware – the box office is open Friday & Saturday – 12pm to 6pm or 2 hours prior to any show.

I was heading to the book sale at the Medford Public library and on the way, I passed Palm Press Inc. As they have a lot of books, I went in out of curiosity. I was met by Ross the store/studio manager and had a great conversation with him about the store and what they offer. That write up will appear tomorrow. For now, know that there is a bookstore event for Saturday Dec 13 with Dust Collective ft. Amani Willett.

For more information about Amani, check out their site – https://www.dustcollective.net/store/p/invisible-sun-by-amani-willett

For more information about Palm Press visit their website – https://palmpress.studio/ or visit them right in Medford Square – 19 High St, Medford MA 02155 and are open Wednesday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 11-4.

FRIDAY, December 12th, at 7pm in the Caron Theatre, Medford High School (489 Winthrop Street, Medford). This season’s program will be a celebration of the season, and will feature music from Handel’s Messiah, Barry Manilow, John Rutter, Glenn Miller, Andrea Bocelli, Alan Jackson, Peter Paul and Mary, and more.

The Medford Senior Center is graciously providing transportation for seniors to and from the concert, leaving from the Senior Center. Please call 781-396-6010 to sign up.

Admission is free (although donations toward the ongoing expenses of the Chorale are greatly appreciated).
Plus: there will be some great raffles!

For more information, please contact Betsy Pesce, Director at 617-335-8155 or at elizabethpesce@comcast.net or check out their website – https://medfordcommunitychorale.org/2025/10/25/friday-dec-12-2025-at-7-pm-at-medford-ma-high-school/

Music

Please check out the following sites to see who will be playing locally. See why Medford is the new cultural center of MA!

Deep Cuts Featuring Maximum Rock n Roll – open tue-thurs 12pm-9pm, fri & sat 12pm-11pm
HOURS MAY CHANGE FOR EVENTS
21 MAIN ST MEDFORD, MA 02155
(781) 219-3815 – https://www.deepcuts.rocks/events

Medford Brewing Company – The best community bar in Medford! You will not see a more civically engaged business. If there is a major event in Medford, chances are they are there, serving their outstanding array of craft beers! They feature different events and that info can be found below. OPEN MON – THURS 3PM TO 10PM, FRI/SAT 12PM TO 10PM AND SUN 12PM TO 8PM
https://medfordbrew.com/events/
30 HARVARD AVE. MEDFORD MA 781-874-0406

Mrs Murphys Live Irish music every day! 25 SALEM ST. MEDFORD MA 781-874-0527 – https://www.mrsmurphs.com/

The Ford Tavern – Live Irish music. The Ford also features Trivia night every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm. 61 LOCUST ST. MEDFORD MA 781-874-0406 https://www.thefordtavern.com/

ART

Arts Collaborative Medford – OPEN Tuesday – Thursday: 12-3pm
https://artscollabmedford.org/ – This weeks events are on the main page of the website.
162 MYSTIC AVE Medford, MA 02155

The Coalition for Arts, Culture and a Healthy Economy (CACHE), their venerable calendar can be found here – https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event-calendar/

The Medford Public Library – featuring Arts, Crafts, Book events, they literally host all events. https://medfordlibrary.org/events/ Summer hours end August 31st. They are OPEN MON – THUR 9AM to 9PM, FRI 9AM to 6PM and SAT 9AM to 1PM. 111 HIGH STREET MEDFORD 781-395-7950