Introduced with the release of single “Dead City Emily,” July is the sixth studio album by Bostonian singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler. Already well known in the indie music world for her voice, one that is appropriate both for that mysterious girl at open mic night and a well-loved church soloist, it is really just another showcase of her many talents, presented through the vision of a pair of forlorn eyes. At its core, the LP’s layout is pretty basic. Wistful pianos and guitars set a dark mood, and the simple yet sometimes layered instrumentation switches on a dime from befitting Continue reading >>>

No matter what your plans are, we've created a complete Valentine's Day guide, where you'll find: More events for couples around BostonValentine's Day dining out optionsAlternative Valentine's Day activitiesValentine's Day events for kidsAnd more Meghan Colloton can be reached at meghan.colloton@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @BostonMeghan. Continue reading >>>

Boston: Cask N' Flagon62 Brookline Ave., Boston. 617-536-4840. casknflagon.com Champions110 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-927-5304. championsboston.com The Fours166 Canal St., Boston. 617-720-4455. thefours.com Jerry Remy's Sports Bar Grill at Seaport250 Northern Ave., Boston. 617-856-7369. jerryremysseaport.com Mass Ave Tavern The Mass Ave Tavern will also be holding special beer Olympics events at various times during the games. Check the website for details.94 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. 617-927-4900. massavetavern.com Stats Bar Grille77 Dorchester St, Boston. 617-268-9300. statsboston.com Warehouse Continue reading >>>

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Feb. 11, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. Middlesex Lounge, 315 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. www.eventbrite.com

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At 33 years old, Jamie is trying to get clean. The native Bostonian started at a young age -- drinking, then smoking pot, then taking pain pills and eventually heroin. "I never thought in my wildest dreams I would stick a needle in my arm," says Jamie, who didn't want his last name revealed. "Not in a million years." But the low cost, the readily availability and the prescription pill-like high makes heroin a draw that's hard to resist. "It's a monkey on your back that you can't shake," he says. If autopsy results bear out what officials suspect, actor Philip Seymour Continue reading >>>

Feb 3, 2014 3:49 PM by Evan Perez. Tory Dunnan and Dana Ford - CNN (CNN) -- At 33 years old, Jamie is trying to get clean. The native Bostonian started at a young age: drinking, then smoking pot, then taking pain pills and eventually heroin. "I never thought in my wildest dreams I would stick a needle in my arm," said Jamie, who didn't want his last name revealed. "Not in a million years." But the low cost, the readily availability and the prescription pill-like high makes heroin a draw that's hard to resist. "It's a monkey on your back that you can't shake," Continue reading >>>

(CNN) — At 33 years old, Jamie is trying to get clean. The native Bostonian started at a young age — drinking, then smoking pot, then taking pain pills and eventually heroin. “I never thought in my wildest dreams I would stick a needle in my arm,” says Jamie, who didn’t want his last name revealed. “Not in a million years.” But the low cost, the readily availability and the prescription pill-like high makes heroin a draw that’s hard to resist. “It’s a monkey on your back that you can’t shake,” he says. If autopsy results bear out what officials suspect, actor Philip Seymour Continue reading >>>

(CNN) - At 33 years old, Jamie is trying to get clean. The native Bostonian started at a young age: drinking, then smoking pot, then taking pain pills and eventually heroin. "I never thought in my wildest dreams I would stick a needle in my arm," said Jamie, who didn't want his last name revealed. "Not in a million years." But the low cost, the readily availability and the prescription pill-like high makes heroin a draw that's hard to resist. "It's a monkey on your back that you can't shake," he says.If autopsy results bear out what officials suspect, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman will be the Continue reading >>>

(CNN) - At 33 years old, Jamie is trying to get clean. The native Bostonian started at a young age: drinking, then smoking pot, then taking pain pills and eventually heroin. "I never thought in my wildest dreams I would stick a needle in my arm," said Jamie, who didn't want his last name revealed. "Not in a million years." But the low cost, the readily availability and the prescription pill-like high makes heroin a draw that's hard to resist. "It's a monkey on your back that you can't shake," he says.If autopsy results bear out Continue reading >>>