BOSTON - Boston spent $1.4 million on police overtime at the Occupy Boston encampment, but overall police overtime was down in 2011 by about 6 percent.
Former Massachusetts House Speaker turned convicted felon Sal DiMasi is on the move this morning. The Federal Bureau of Prison's Web site lists DiMasi as on the move. Earlier this week, he was moved from a prison in Kentucky to a prison in Brooklyn.
Imagine this holiday gathering, will you? Tom Brady is reportedly getting a new brother-in-law from another Boston sports team. The Boston Herald reports Kevin Youkilis is engaged to Brady's sister, Julie.
BOSTON  - Troy Schoeller admits he could have chosen his words more carefully when he talked to a reporter about bodies he worked on as an embalmer at a funeral home.
HOLYOKE, Mass. - Authorities say 20 people have been arrested in a multi-agency drug and gang sweep in Holyoke. Hampden District Attorney Mark Mastroianni says those arrested Thursday face a variety of drug charges.
WILBRAHAM, Mass. - The chief executive of the Friendly's restaurant chain has announced he is stepping down after 18 months on the job and a month after the company emerged from bankruptcy protection.
A dog from South Hamilton is on the road to recovery. He had a four-centimeter long stick removed from his eye. Doctors say 8-year-old Jake was running through the woods with his owner in December when he ran face first into a tree branch.
The genre-spanning band Perpetual Groove has had a "record" run over the last year. With the release of two new studio projects, Heal, a full length record, and Honey Cuts, an EP and a slew of sell out performances, the band has been reinvigorated with the addition of new keyboardist, John Hruby. Hailing from Athens, GA, this legendary band has once again reinvented their sound. A line-up adjustment and a change in scenery have given way to a beautiful, timeless set of recordings and live show that signifies the rebirth of a band that's carved out their own unique sound by performing nearly 1000 live shows in their brief career.
When: Mar 23, 2012 8 PM in Cambridge, Massachusetts Cost: $12.00 - $15.00 (Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20 )
Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest "liberal comedians" for an evening of humor from the left in one sexy package.
Not only does the show deliver great comedy, but the tour will also benefit local charities and the content will reflect local issues. In the upcoming Syracuse event, Stephanie will be incorporating MENY, Marriage Equality in New York, to increase awareness for the upcoming state senate vote on same sex marriages, and in the engagement in Minneapolis, MN proceeds will go Green for Minnesota, bringing affordable ways to for everyone to be 'green'.
When: Jun 9, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $35-$125 (Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20 )
With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing. The group came together in the early 1960s and continues to thrill audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies, harmonized in layers of call and response.
When: Mar 17, 2012 8 PM in Cambridge, Massachusetts Cost: $40, $32, $28 (Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20 )
Anyone who had a chance to watch Benicia High School's production of “Beauty and the Beast” experienced a very special event. This writer’s task was to observe the high school orchestra at work, but it was hard to ignore the impressive set and performances as well..Get Beauty and the Beast tickets packages at discounted rates.
When: May 29, 2012 7 PM to May 30, 2012 1 AMin Boston, Massachusetts Cost: 85$ (Tue, 29 May 2012 19 )
Debuting by being the first external artist to feature on the infamous mau5trap label, Feed Me's array of hard hitting electronica with a grin quickly caught the eyes and ears of listeners worldwide. After a succession of high profile remixes, Feed Me continued to develop his distinct visual style and sound with his first extended play. The acclaimed 8 track 'Feed Me's Big Adventure' immediately took Beatport by storm with 6 tracks hitting the top 10, gathering fans throughout different genres.
Lining up this year with a flurry of festivals and support slots with Deadmau5, the sharp-teethed monster is coming of age, and making big noise in 2011.
When: Apr 5, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $29.50 advance/ $30.00 day of show (Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20 )
Kevin Hart has burst onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. Kevin just wrapped his nationwide "Laugh at My Pain" tour. He was the number one comedian on Ticketmaster and in February 2011 Hart sold out the Nokia Theater two nights in a row to break a record previously set by Eddie Murphy.
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