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A Ramones Tribute in Lynn
Warthog headlined a tribute to NYC punk pioneers, the Ramones, at O’Brien’s in Lynn on Saturday, February 23rd. Also joining them were Demon’s Alley and Damn Shame. Editor’s note: I arrived just at the end of Demon’s Alley – not enough time to get photos of them. I’m a fan of the Ramones... »
Letter to the Editor from North Shore Move to Amend
Voters in just under half of Massachusetts towns considered the Democracy Amendment ballot question supporting a constitutional amendment to overturn federal court decisions that give rights of persons to Corporations. The most recent is the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission,the 2010 decision that said corporations and the wealthy can spend unlimited amounts to... »
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Question 4
Your opinions are welcome on LynnHappens, not only in the comments under posts, but also as fully formed Letters to the Editor. This election day, voters in Steve Walsh and Lori Erlich’s districts** have the opportunity to vote on Question #4, a nonbinding, but very important, public policy question. Since non-binding questions are... »
Lynn Blogs: Area Blogger Takes on Trash
The Lynn Blogs series has been in suspension since area blogging activity dipped, in a manner of speaking, but Lynnhappens is bringing it back to share one blogger’s efforts to help tackle the city’s trash and rodent woes. Lynn-side Edition blogger Tom Sheehan’s efforts have even taken him to the Ordinance Committee table, and... »
Letter to the Editor – National Move to Amend Spokesman To Speak at NSCC
You may send your Letter to the Editor to editor@lynnhappens.com. North Shore Move to Amend, North Shore Labor Council and MA Senior Action North Shore will host a community forum on “Creating Democracy and Challenging Corporate Rule” with guest speaker David Cobb of the Move to Amend campaign. Part history lesson and part... »
Letter to the Editor on Ballot Question 4, Mass. House 11th District
Voters in Steve Walsh’s district are fortunate to have a question on the ballot about a Constitutional Amendment to address “corporate personhood” and the rapidly increasing role of big money in our local and national politics. In order to counter this trend that continually dilutes the power of our democracy, it is critical... »
Weekend Rundown
Friday, 8/17 1. Arts After Hours presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Lynn Woods at 6:30pm, Pennybrook Road entrance. See previous posts or artsafterhours.com for details and tickets. 2. Hayley Reardon is at Walnut Street Cafe, 157 Walnut Street, at 8pm. 3. Luna Jazz Duo is at Tatiana’s, 70 Market Street, 8:30pm. 4. TOOLfist is... »
Weekend Rundown
Friday, 8/10 1. The Centerboard Lobster Fest to fund their high school web-radio program begins at 5pm in City Hall Square. Tickets may be sold out already. 2. Arts After Hours presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Lynn Woods at 6:30pm, Pennybrook Road entrance. See previous posts or artsafterhours.com for details and tickets. Tonight’s show... »
Weekend Rundown
Friday, 8/3 1. Dicky Krause is at Walnut Street Cafe, 157 Walnut Street at 8:30pm. 2. Greg Gallo’s Beatles Project at Sand Bar, 714 Washington Street, 9pm. Saturday, 8/4 1. The Mirror Neurons return to Walnut Street Cafe, #157 at 8:30pm. 2. Joe Mack Band is at Celley’s Pub, 742 Western Ave at... »
Weekend Rundown
Thursday, 7/26 1. Building Bridges Through Music’s Project YES and Groove School shows in the LynnArts building, 25 Echange Street, 6:30pm. See young music students perform. 2. The Dirty Floorboards play rock-n-roll at Tatiana’s, 7pm to 11pm at 70 Market Street. 3. Walnut Street Cafe’s Summer in the City Jazz weekly series features Mark... »
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