Mayor Thomas McGee Announces Hiring of LaCrecia Thomson as the City of Lynn Arts and Culture Planner
LYNN- Mayor Thomas McGee is pleased to announced the hiring of LaCrecia Thomson as the new Arts and Culture Planner in the City of Lynn. LaCrecia was selected from a list of several highly-qualified candidates who applied for the position and will be the third member of the recently established Planning Department. The Planning Team are members of the Mayor’s
Queer Lynn Scene Lynn Pride Panel and Mixer – PHOTOS
Images by Joey Phoenix for Creative Collective Queer Lynn Scene held their 2021 Lynn Pride Panel and Mixer on Wednesday, June 23rd at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The panel consisted of members of the LGBTQ2IA+ Community in Lynn, including Marianthy Posadas Nava (she/they), Zan (they/them), Narong Sokhom (they/them), Jessica Beal (she/her), and moderator Cristian Recinos (any pronouns) Sounds for the mixer
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town – Lynn Edition
This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. We’re all craving a bit of adventure these days. While traveling may be difficult for a number of reasons, there are things you can do right in your own backyard to help stave off boredom and get a change of scenery. Here
Truth Finds A Voice in Lynn’s Youth
by Joey PhoenixCover image by Lizzy Agbedun Lynn-based Beyond Walls, in partnership with Harbor Voices, will soon be launching Truth be Told, an initiative created to highlight the stories of Lynn area youth aged 5-21 through spoken word, photography, dance, and public art. They’re looking to raise $50,000 in support by Tuesday, September 15. “It’s been an extremely challenging year
Lynn Youth partners with NS Juneteenth; Prevent the Cycle
Lynn, MA, ﹣Brianna Castro, Nicole Mcclain and a number of other Lynn residents will be hosting an event at 6 locations throughout Lynn on June 20, 2020 11am-12noon; Wyoma Square, Red Rock Park, Stop & Shop, Market Basket rotary, Central Square, and Lynn City Hall. Red Rock Park will host speakers, a D.J and poetry. The Lynn City Hall location
Lifting and Celebrating Women’s Voices at the First Annual Riveting Broads Summit
Miranda Aisling (Miranda’s Hearth), Jacqui Richard (Next Gen Network, Riveting Broads), and Molly Merluzzi (MM Consulting, Riveting Broads). UPDATE – The Riveting Broads Summit has been postponed! by Joey Phoenix Riveting Broads Media Production and Miranda’s Hearth have joined up for the first Riveting Broads Summit which will take place at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts on Friday, March 13th. The event
Drink Beer, Support Youth Art Programs with Bent Water Brewing’s Harvester
by Joey Phoenix Bent Water Brewing Co. released its new Taproom Exclusive can this past weekend. It’s called Harvester, a down-to-earth brown ale that would probably pair quite well with turkey, and it’s come out just in time for Thanksgiving. Harvester is the first in a series of can releases that the brewery will be producing over the next few
Follow the Blue Arrows to Lydia Pinkham’s 14th Open Studios
Lynn Open Studios will take place on November 23-24 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The event is sponsored by the Lynn Cultural Council, Lucia Lighting, RCG Properties,
Reshaping Museum Representation in Lynn with Doneeca Thurston
Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts Welcomes New Director Doneeca Thurston At 29, Doneeca Thurston is not only the youngest director but also the first person of color to head operations at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The position was formerly filled by Drew Russo, who became the city of Lynn’s personnel director in April of this year. For Doneeca, a Lynn native who has
Sabor Latino Celebrates Hispanic Heritage With Flavor and Fun – Photo Gallery
Images by Creative Collective Hispanic Heritage Month started September 15 and Lynn, MA celebrated in style. On Tuesday, October 8, The North Shore Latino Business Association, Beyond Walls, La Voz Newspaper, and Cojuelos Productions joined together for Sabor Latino: Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sutton St. in Lynn, MA. Sabor Latino (which translates into English as Latin flavor) was a celebration