Help the City of Lynn Band represent in Washington DC this July 4th by going to the Lazy Dog on Sunday, February 12th, from 2 to 8pm. Details in poster. »
BOOM-ing business for Lynn company
Editor’s note: This story along with blurred photo of plans was sent anonymously to the Happens. Normally, I would not publish anonymous submissions, but I can’t pass on a positive “business” story and the possibility of a resurgence of pirate related activity in the... »
Mayor Kennedy joins the English Works Mayors Circle
Press release: Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy has committed to support Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) by officially signing on to the English Works Campaign. The Campaign is a statewide coalition of immigrant community leaders, labor unions,... »
Weekend Rundown
Friday, 1/27 1. Annapalooza: A benefit show for the American Heart Association in honor of Beverly resident Ann Repp who passed away over the summer at Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247... »
Winter Workshops in LynnArts
Here’s the text from the image: Be My Valentine Card-Making Child-Adult/Parent class Thursday, February 9 Time: 6–8 PM Instructor: Linda Germain Come create fun cards for your Valentine,... »
Licensing Board 1-24-12
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City Council 1-24-12
City Council video from 1-24-12 »
Lynn Museum to Host Lecture on Frederick Douglass & the Lynn Abolitionists
On Thursday evening, February 16, 2012 from 7-8:30pm, Julia Greene will speak about Lynn’s role in the abolitionist movement of the 1830’s. The fight to end slavery captured Lynners’... »
Heroes in the City: A Film Series
The first in this Pulse film series is February 2nd at the J.B. Blood Building, 20 Wheeler Street. The organizers would like an RSVP at pulsefilms.eventbrite.com. Taxi Driver: The... »
North Shore A Capella performs for LSA at Lynn Auditorium March 16
A letter from board member Karen Bowden, “Dear friends and neighbors, We are putting together an event to benefit the Lynn Shelter Association (LSA) on Friday night March... »
Lynn artist exhibits work at State House
Almost exactly two years ago, LynnHappens did its first Artist Profile piece on Alexander Sewell. Today, LynnHappens is glad to pass on a few updates. Alexanders Sewell and... »
Dan Levine performs at the 2nd Downtown Arts Social – a few photos
>Photos from the first Arts Social are in this post.< Percussionist and sound artist Dan Levine makes the trek to Turbine in Lynn’s Central Square from Somerville to play... »
Weekend Rundown
Friday, 1/20 1. Arts After Hours presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at the Neal Rantoul Black Box Theatre in the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange Street.... »
Signs of Lynn – C.Bain Storage Warehouse Corp
I just like this iconic building (and the signs painted on it). and a close up… (The sun was bright – and I do like to desaturate... »
Photos from Museum’s “An Evening with the Lynn Legislators”
The Lynn Museum & Historical Society hosted an “Evening with the Lynn Legislators” Wednesday moderated by Attorney James J. Carrigan. It was the third in an ongoing series of... »
Centerboard launches Kickstarter for 2nd Central Square installation (video)
You can visit their kickstarter page and donate here. Related - Teens from SPIN’s Summer Jobs Program Unveil Photos Downtown – August 11th, 2011 Local Youth to... »
Photos from Wine Down, the 2nd in a series of DTL pop-ups
Add this to the growing list of stuff happening downtown – a series of pop up food and wine related events in a cozy space. But... »
Weekend Rundown
Here it is, your weekly Weekend Rundown with highlights from the LynnHappens calendar, locally sourced and hand picked by your editor – organic and gluten... »
An Evening with the Legislators at the Lynn Museum
Senator Thomas M. McGee and Representatives Robert F. Fennell, Steven M. Walsh, Lori Ehrlich and Donald H. Wong will share their experiences and provide an insider’s look at... »
MLK Day of Service seeks donations
Lynn community service organizations are collecting goods as part of their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 16th. Please distribute and repost. »
Signs of Lynn – Lynn LUMBER CO.
This Lynn landmark is not shy at all, if signage is any indication. But it’s not just a plain old LUMBER CO., either. I believe they are known for... »
City Council 1-10-12
City Council Video from January 10th, 2012 View the agenda »
Behind The Scenes – AAH prepares for musical, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
Even costumes have an audition process. Arts After Hours invited LynnHappens to stop by the J. B. Blood Building last Sunday to witness what they... »
Lynn Museum Hosts a Free Winter Celebration Family Fun Day
Celebrate the wonders of winter at the Lynn Museum on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 12-3pm. A multitude of family-friendly activities is planned. Children will be enthralled by local... »
Lynn Blogs – a professional theatre company within 3 years
DowntownLynn.com sets its sights on a professional theatre company in DTL within three years, run by Arts After Hours: “I want to tell you... »
Parks & Rec and LPD re-open Teen Center
As posted on the Lynn Police Department’s Facebook page: Lynn Parks & Recreation Department (A division of the Department of Public Works) & the Lynn Police Department are... »
Weekend Rundown
Friday, 1/6 1. Man Alive! at Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, 8pm. 2. Tommy Butera and Friends are at 157 Walnut Street Cafe at 8:30pm. Saturday, 1/7... »
Signs of Lynn – a Boardwalk on Alley Street (Atlantic Coast Wholesale)
Atlantic Coast Wholesale at 175 Alley Street also sells lunch, and with the winter we’re having, you should still be able to enjoy it outdoors. Just pull your... »
Knights of Columbus in Lynn help child with rare disorder
Eleven year old Benjamin Stegenga, of Swampscott, recently visited the Valladolid Council #70, Knights of Columbus in Lynn to thank the Knights for their assistance. The Knights awarded... »
Mass Humanities Grant Awarded to The Highlands Coalition
Strives to advance youth understanding of their place in Lynn’s rich history The Mass Foundation for the Humanities has granted The Highlands Coalition $10,000 as the primary supporter for... »
Your MBTA public meeting schedule – Don’t panic, voice your concerns (Happens Stance)
With the recent concern over proposed T fair hikes and service cuts (link to Item), these public meetings may should be of interest. It would be devastating for a... »
More Than a Number Exhibition Brings Cambodian History to Lynn
More Than a Number (MTAN) is an effort to collect and share Cambodian refugees’ Transit number photos, stories, poems, and personal histories through a first of its... »
City Council and School Committee Inaugurations
Here it is, your video of the “Inaugural Exercises” at Lynn Veterans Memorial Auditorium on January 2nd, 2012. The ceremony features the Lynn Police and Lynn Fire Department’s Honor... »
Upfront – your City Council meeting schedule for 2012
Here’s the schedule as released by City Hall for the 2012 season. Sometimes, circumstances can cause meeting dates to change, so check the public notices page for updates. ... »
Lynn Blogs – Sand Drawings
Lynn-side Edition also awoke with the new year, and has some pretty amazing photos of sand drawings by a guy calling himself “Jay Slay.” “If today was any indication,... »
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