Smaller crowds expected for Barrel Tasting 35th annual event — March 1-3 and 8-10
Wine enthusiasts are set to scry the future during the first two weekends in March when the Wine Roads organization holds its Barrel Tasting event. For the 35th annual Barrel Tasting, on March 1-3 and 8-10, more than 120 wineries will be opening their doors and welcoming thousands of visitors to try wine straight from the barrel.
Analy seeks music program coordinator
Analy Band Wagon is seeking a talented and youth-oriented Program Coordinator to help maintain the excellence of the Analy High School music program.
Screenings: Our critic liked “Stronger”
In Stronger, Jeff Bauman goes to see the Boston Marathon to impress a girl named Erin, and loses his legs to a terrorist’s bomb. His obnoxious family rushes to the hospital and continues to scream at each other throughout the film. In contrast, Erin’s demeanor is reserved. She dumped Jeff before the race, was wary of meeting him at the finish line, and is challenged by his injury and subsequent double amputation. But she still shows up to be at his bedside and takes a slew of undisguised verbal abuse from Jeff’s alcoholic mother. In addition, two other issues take center stage: the unflinchingly realistic portrayal of Jeff’s recuperation, and the constant pressure exerted by the Boston community to have Jeff be their “poster boy” for the “Boston Strong” mantra.
