April 03, 2012 - Michael Elkin, Arts Entertainment EditorWHAM! BAM! POW? Put a SOCK in it, Arona Reiner gently states about the state of action comic books. She took action to do it her own way: At 71, the native Bostonian who long ago made Israel her home has changed the art of the deal. An accomplished and exhibited artist/sculptor, she has come out with her first comic book, with a superannuated super hero at its core. Comic book artist Arona Reiner and some of her wondrous inspirations at the Carol Schwartz GalleryReiner made a round of regional appearances recently in conjunction with the Continue reading >>>

New England-inspired restaurant Nix’s Mate is about to land on Broad Street in the Hub’s Financial District this month. The restaurant, which occupies the former space of Caliterra, boasts a 22-seat bar and 30-seat lounge area, expansive dining room holding up to 80 patrons, and both semi-private and private rooms. Nix’s Mate takes its name from one of the smaller Boston Harbor Islands. “We are thrilled to bring our interpretation of New England-inspired cuisine to the City of Boston,” said Aaron Sells, partner of Bostonian Hospitality Group. “With a menu that emphasizes fresh, local Continue reading >>>

KITTERY — Kittery area employers will be on hand to interview and hire potential employees for the upcoming summer season. The job fair will be held at Traip Academy, on Thursday, April 12, from 2-7 pm.Potential employees should dress appropriately and have resumes/experience with them.Kittery businesses signed up to participate include:Kittery Public Works; York Hospital; Hickey Freeman; Clark's Bostonian, Adecco Employment Services; Old Navy; ; KeyBank; Coach Factory Outlet; The Meat House; and Tanger Outlets.Contact Jeremy Paul, Assistant Director, Kittery Recreation Department, 120 Rogers Continue reading >>>

The White House plans on Wednesday to honor Emmett Folgert, the founder and executive director of the Dorchester Youth Collaborative, for his anti-youth violence work. Folgert is one of twelve people the Obama administration intends to recognize as part of the National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention. The Youth Collaborative serves 100 teens, mostly from the Fields Corner area, allowing them the space for activities such as break dancing or ping pong. Help in finding employment opportunities is also available. “If you live in what the police consider a crime hotspot, the likelihood you Continue reading >>>

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Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show creator Seth MacFarlane will make the jump from television to feature films this year as he brings his particular brand of humour to the big screen for the $65m-budgeted live-action comedy Ted. The film stars Mark Wahlberg (Contraband) as thirty-something Bostonian John Bennett who - as a child - made a wish that his favourite teddy bear (voiced by MacFarlane) would come to life, only to see said wish come true. John remains best friends with his cuddly companion into adulthood, but when he comes to move in with his girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis; Continue reading >>>

At the height of Boston’s tourist season, more than 50 walking tours a week guide visitors along the Freedom Trail. Other tours focus on architecture, neighborhoods, pubs, African-American history, and women. Yet only one tour a week deals with the city’s greatest contribution to American culture: the writing, editing, and publishing that made Boston the preeminent center of literary creativity up to the outbreak of the Civil War. New York may be the nation’s literary capital today, but during the early decades of our national life, American letters took root Continue reading >>>

Stick with the gym, or try a boutique? (Photo via Jupiter Images.) At least three different boutique studios have opened up in the Back Bay within the past year, offering everything from ballet-type isometric workouts to pilates classes with cardio. And given the rate at which their classes sell out, it’s pretty obvious that Bostonian fitness enthusiasts are looking to try the latest trends. But when it comes to signing up at one of these studios, whether in addition to or instead of your traditional gym, there are a few things you should find out first — both about the studio Continue reading >>>

Page 64 Back to Calendar Archive kaminskiauctions.com auctions@kaminskiauctions.com Presented by Kaminski AuctioneersTakes place between 3/30/2012 and 3/31/2012At , 117 Elliot Street, Route 62, Beverly, MAKaminiski Auctions Held at our new auction gallery: 117 Elliott Street, Route 62, Beverly MA 0191520th Century Decorative Art Sunday, March 25th at 11AM Featuring the Art Deco Glass Collection from the Estate of a Prominent Bostonian, Including Spectacular Bronzes and 20th Century Modern "It is the most important and extensive collection of French Art Deco Continue reading >>>

By Natalie Feulner, Town Correspondent A Milton resident is the “most influential individual in Boston," according to Boston magazine’s “The Power List,” a compilation of influential men and women in the Hub published Wednesday. John Fish, chairman and CEO of Suffolk Construction, outranked other well-known individuals including Governor Duval Patrick and Attorney General Martha Coakley. According to a news release about the list, Boston magazine editors spoke with “insiders” around the city to find powerful men and women in politics, business, cultural capital, and social networking. Continue reading >>>