Arts + Culture
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
History in the Making at The Marshfield Fair
At the Marshfield fair an annual summertime tradition delivers family entertainment, nostalgia and new fun features.
Mysteries, Memoirs and More!
Books by local authors worth checking out. “Some Kind of Girl” By Caroline Kautsire Weymouth author Caroline Kautsire’s latest memoir, “Some Kind of Girl,” recounts the story of Caroline, a Malawian girl, who, after facing the impossibility of following both African and Western roles and standards for women in her adolescent years, finally moves to … Read more
Life of the Party
8 Ways to add excitement to your next special event By Maria Allen and Scott Smith Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, elegant graduation party or festive corporate soiree, South Shore industry experts are ready to make your next event unforgettable. From unique decor and florals to professional photography and entertainment, we’ve gathered some helpful … Read more
A Day At The Lake
Encaustic painting by Lara Williams Working from her Hull studio, artist Lara Williams transforms strips of torn paper, colorful pigments and melted beeswax into impressionistic depictions of nature. Her recent work, “A Day at The Lake,” is part of a series, titled “Restorative Places.” Created during the pandemic lockdown, the collection is made up of … Read more