On December 1, Cambridge-based gallery A R E A opened a second home in the SoWa neighborhood of Boston. Below, A R E A’s creative producer Nick Medvescek and founder and director David Guerra; artist Frank Floyd; and Amanda Accardi, owner of Around the Corner Framing, toasted the achievement.

A R E A’s creative producer Nick Medvescek; its founder and director, David Guerra; artist Frank Floyd; and Amanda Accardi, owner of Around the Corner Framing, at the opening of A R E A’s new SoWa location. Photo by Melissa Ostrow

A R E A

Boston, Massachusetts

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Photos by Melissa Ostrow

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The ninth Hassle Fest brought an eclectic and electric lineup of bands to Boston November 10 and 11. The freaks-friendly program included Lady Pills (top); Ak’chamel, The Giver of Illness; and Diabolical Fiend.

Ak’chamel, The Giver of Illness plays the ninth Hassle Fest in Boston, November 10th –11th 2017. Photo by Philip Keith

Diabolical Fiend plays the ninth Hassle Fest in Boston, November 10th –11th 2017. Photo by Philip Keith

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Boston, Massachusetts

Photos by Philip Keith

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The Negus × BL&D Block Party was jumping on September 2nd in Hartford, Connecticut, courtesy of DJs; live performances by Vee Skeeno, Chad Browne-Springer, and Trey Moore; and a double Dutch contest.

photo by bethany anna

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The second annual mural festival POW! WOW! Worcester gave the Massachusetts city’s streets a creative makeover. At the closing party at Mercantile Plaza on September 2, party-goers danced to DJ John Field, mingled with LED dancers from The What Collective, and got down at a headphone-powered silent disco.

Silent disco at the POW! WOW! Worcester closing party. Photo by Bethany Anna

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On September 9th, the movers and shakers of the South End Arts District gathered at the opening reception of the founders’ exhibition, Crunch & Funk, to celebrate 25 years of the South End Art Hop in Burlington, Vermont.

Photo by Kyle Tansley

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The Peabody Essex Museum threw a fabulous block party called Historic House Crush on July 20, 2017. The all-ages, come-as-you-are event included a scavenger hunt, tasty local summer fare, seasonal brews and ciders, dance music from Bim Skala Bim, and tours of PEM’s historic Salem, Massachusetts, houses and gardens.

Salem, Massachusetts
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All photos by Mike Duhgus Johnson

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