ARTIST PROFILE: SAKURAKO KANEMITSU
How the musician brings a joy and love of piano to East Somerville (Somerville Wire) – Having moved from Northern California, where she performed as a soloist and chamber musician, pianist Sakurako Kanemitsu is carrying her “colorful and creative” interpretations of classical music and melodies of our time to Somerville. She offers private lessons, which […]
SOMERVILLE MURALISTS REFLECT ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ART IN THE COMMUNITY
“You don’t need to go to a museum to appreciate art.” If you visit Somerville, murals are plastered on every street corner and on business walls. Sidewalks are painted with vibrant colors and patterns. Art has played a pivotal role in the city for many years. The Somerville Arts Council created the Street Art Project […]
INVESTIGATING THE INTERSTATE: THE HISTORY OF I-93’S CONSTRUCTION
The legacy of the roadway goes deep, with a strong push from activists in the 1970s
ARTIST PROFILE: MICHAEL TALBOT
The Jamaica-born artist brings inspiration and vibrancy to his projects.
INVESTIGATING THE INTERSTATE: ARE MASSDOT’S SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ENOUGH?
This past June, MassDOT announced that it would address safety concerns connected to East Somerville’s highways
SOMERVILLE WIRE GETS KOZIK ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REPORTING GRANT
BINJ will be publishing a six-part series on public health issues affecting East Somerville.
KENSINGTON CONNECTOR PROJECT INSTALLED IN EAST SOMERVILLE
The first phase has been introduced, with the intention of beautifying the area.
SOMERVILLE WIRE: May 25, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Artwork at the Kensington Underpass, a supervised consumption site meeting, and Somerville joins the State’s reopening plan.
