Reagle’s ‘Les Miserables’ in Waltham stars Broadway actor

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston brings its 45th anniversary season to a close Aug. 8-18 with Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Herbert Kretzmer’s revolutionary pop opera, “Les Miserables.” The winner of nine Tony Awards (including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score), this international sensation – seen in 42 countries by more than 65 million people – is the longest-running musical in the world. Reagle Music Theatre is mounting an all-new production of this classic with new direction and choreography by Broadway’s David Hugo. Acclaimed Continue reading >>>

Downsized Leventhal-Sidman JCC expands its aim

In 1983, the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center opened in Newton with a membership roll of 7,500 families and a dedication ceremony featuring speeches by broadcaster Ted Koppel and a who’s who of Boston area Jews. This year, as the center prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, it faces the challenges of a very different religious, cultural, and recreational landscape. While the Newton campus — with its indoor and outdoor pools; gymnasium and fitness center; music and dance studios; and auditorium for arts and cultural events — is busier than ever, JCC officials acknowledge that Continue reading >>>

Pakistani Association of Greater Boston plans upcoming Independence Day …

The Pakistani Association of Greater Boston, a nonprofit organization aimed at planning social events for the American Pakistani community in the Boston region, will host the group's Eid and Pakistan Independence Day Celebration on August 10. The celebration, which will take place at the Double Tree Hotel in Westborough, Mass., is slated to include a host of great entertainment options, such as a DJ and live musical performances. One such live performance will come from Faisal Aslam, who will perform along with Loadshedding the Band. Together, Faisal and Loadshedding have had many successful performances Continue reading >>>

South Boston Shocked That Police Could Have Stopped Murder of Amy Lord

South Boston residents are still in shock over the brutal murder of 24-year-old Amy Lord. Equally hard to comprehend was an admission by Boston Police that a person of interest in the case might have been stopped sooner. 

Former Middlesex District Attorney Gerard Leone and victims’ advocate Laurie Myers joined Greater Boston to talk about the crime, the admission by police and the criminal justice system. 

Business Wire – Virtual

Matrix Systems, an access control and security solutions provider with a reputation built on service and long-term customer relationships, has opened a sales and marketing office in Lowell, Mass., to enhance strategic opportunities with potential partners and spearhead recruiting efforts in the technology-focused Greater Boston area. “The Boston area is a center of activity in the security industry, and opening our new office here presents many strategic advantages as we look to build new technology partnerships and recruit Continue reading >>>