Archive for June 10th, 2009

Local Rhythms – Back to my roots

June 10, 2009

“Roots on the River” begins tonight at the Bellows Falls Opera House, with a double bill featuring Sonny Landreth and Chris Smither.

In 10 years, the four-day festival has become one of Vermont’s most-loved events.

Three separate performances by Fred J. Eaglesmith and his band leave no doubt about why the long weekend of [...]

Claremont Middle School Spring Concert

June 10, 2009

Following a week that saw the band win a gold medal in the Great East competition at Six Flags Agawam, and the chorus earn a “Superior” rating at the annual “Trills and Thrills” gathering in Lake George, the Claremont Middle School music program held its final concert of the year.
If the sixth grade band’s performance [...]

Hands on with Palm Pre

June 10, 2009

In my hand, the Palm Pre feels like a river-smoothed stone.  There’s not a rough edge anywhere on the device.  With a small on/off button next to a ringer/vibrate switch at the top right, and a two-button volume control on the left, it’s the picture of minimalism.
A round selection button is the only other thing [...]

What a difference a day makes

June 10, 2009

It’s “No Service Charge Wednesday” at Live Nation – here’s what a 4-pack of Paisley tix costs today: