Arts + Culture
Behind the Blooms
With Florelles Artistry By Sara Frazier Photography by Tamara Merri Photography South Shore-based artist Christy Elle grew up in a creatively inclined family and has enjoyed painting ever since she was a kid. Her mother was a painter and her sisters are all quite artistic, so it felt only natural when she decided to pick … Read more
Music Mavens- 6 Sizzling South Shore Female-Fronted Music Acts You Need to Know
6 Female-fronted acts from south of Boston that are heating up the local live music scene. By Kellie Speed Whether recording music and winning awards or rocking out at local venues and music festivals, these inspiring music-makers are just a few of the incredible acts bringing live music to the South Shore community, and … Read more
Let Our Rivers Flow – A collaborative public art project celebrating the North River is revealed at Hanover Crossing.
Let Our Rivers Flow Art by Sally Dean Mello and Cathy McCarthy After years of planning, three months of painting, and multiple community participant days, a mural, titled “Let Our Rivers Flow,” is finding its permanent home on the “green” at Hanover Crossing. Measuring 40 feet long and 10 feet high, the mural consists of … Read more
Visual Intuition – Photographer Peter Lavris refuses to let partial blindness prevent him from pursuing his passion for photography.
Photographer Peter Lavris refuses to let partial blindness prevent him from pursuing his passion for photography. By Maria Allen Photography by Peter Lavris The beauty of a South Shore summer is something that is too often overlooked by busy people as they go about their daily lives. For photographer Peter Lavris, however, each day … Read more
Catching the Perfect Wave – Artist Jess Hurley Scott turned dyslexia into her “superpower,” allowing her to paint spectacular seascapes in layers.
Artist Jess Hurley Scott turned dyslexia into her “superpower,” allowing her to paint spectacular seascapes in layers. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Though she’s not a surfer, Scituate artist Jess Hurley Scott frequently dons a wetsuit and plunges into the roiling waves at local beaches. But instead of hopping on a … Read more
Turning Heads
A South Shore milliner’s handcrafted hats provide an elegant flourish of Kentucky Derby Glamour. By Maria Allen Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Designed to attract attention and make a bold statement, decorative cocktail hats have long been a popular fashion accessory worn by British royals and aristocrats. Here in the United States, over-the-top wide-brimmed hats and … Read more
Going Bananas
Scituate’s Jesse Cole hits a homer by dreaming up a fun new version of baseball, The Savannah Bananas
A Brilliant Business
By Maria Allen Photo by Stephanie Berenson Photography When Amanda Edwards was laid off from her aesthetician job in 2020, she found herself at a career crossroads. She was pregnant with her first child at the time and knew that she needed to find a job that would allow her to work from home and … Read more
Treasures – Marshfield artist Cathy McCarthy
Painting by Cathy McCarthy With a slice of cake and a cup of coffee or tea featured in nearly all of her “world through a window” paintings, nobody captures the essence of a cozy room quite like Marshfield artist Cathy McCarthy. “I always start with a comfy chair,” explains McCarthy, “Then I decide whether a … Read more
Anna Daley Young
South Shore singer-songwriter Anna Daley Young’s debut album celebrates the journey of self-discovery. Interview by Maria Allen It’s been an exciting year for Anna Daley Young, a South Shore singer-songwriter with an electric smile and a smooth voice that combines elements of country, folk and pop. In May, the Weymouth native released her debut album, … Read more
The New England Photog
Two South Shore business owners have teamed up to launch a custom photo editing tool. By MARIA ALLEN Do you love taking photos on your phone? Ever wonder how social media influencers make their Instagram feed polished and cohesive? While it’s possible that these individuals are taking the time to painstakingly edit each image before … Read more
Artist-in-Residence: Nikki Storer
Artist-in-Residence: Nikki Storer Photos by Brian Doherty Cohasset-based oil painter Nikki Storer is the inaugural artist-in-residence at Sager Fine Art as part of the gallery’s new Artist Collective. An artist since childhood, Storer’s art career took off in earnest about five years ago, when she resumed taking art classes. In 2020, she painted her first … Read more
Nautical Expressions
Written by Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kjeld Mahoney Passing through the heart of Cohasset Village, it’s impossible to miss the three large-scale photographs that seem to float in the storefront windows at Sager Fine Art. Vivid blue hues of the sea and sky invite pedestrians to pause and reflect while enticing them to enter … Read more