Thursday, January 10, 2013
Trailer hosted a children's television show in the 1950s.
Rex Trailer, a Boston TV icon who had been recovering from pneumonia recently, died on Jan. 9, according to his website. “Rex Trailer left this earth peacefully last night surrounded in love and song by his family. Rex had been in Florida for the holidays when he became ill into the New Year. While everyone’s prayers and support have been of great comfort to Rex, he decided it was time to go home. Rex and family thank all of you and love you,” a statement on his website reads. Trailer hosted “Boomtown” a children’s show with a western theme on WBZ-TV from 1956-1974, according to WBZ-TV. Trailer was 84. A funeral is being planned, but no date has been set yet, according to his website. Share your memories of Trailer and his show in the …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Bon Jovi will be in Foxborough on July 20, 2013 to perform at Gillette Stadium as part of his new tour, "BON JOVI Because We Can - The Tour."
Adding to its already stellar lineup of summer concerts, Gillette Stadium announced Sunday that Bon Jovi will be returning to Foxborough on July 20, 2013 for his "BON JOVI Because We Can - The Tour." Bon Jovi will take the stage in Foxborough one week before Taylor Swift's two shows at Gillette Stadium and just over one month before Kenny Chesney's annual two-day New England Country Music Festival. Bon Jovi has enjoyed his time in Foxborough, performing in front of sold out crowds at Gillette Stadium in 2003 and 2010. Tickets for the July concert will go on sale early in 2013. Ensuring that there is truly something for every fan, Bon Jovi is offering a wide range of ticket options for the show, starting at $19.50 (plus service charges). …
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The art studio for children and adult recently announced their classes for their winter session.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Young Artists Studio is currently offering a variety of art classes for all the artists—both young and old—on your holiday list. In addition to accepting applications for their 8-week Children’s Winter Session, the studio is offering adult classes, private instruction, “Daddy (or Grandma, or Special Person) and Me” classes, and gift certificates. The studio is located in Wrentham Center at 40 South Street (2nd Floor), Wrentham. The Young Artists Studio is pleased to provide this a unique gift of art with the benefit of local, one-stop shopping. Winter class offerings are as follows: For more information or to register online, visit www.youngartiststudioz.com. For gift certificates and other questions, contact Miss Rebecca at 617.320.…
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Country music star Kenny Chesney’s two-day ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour stop in Foxborough will be Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, 2013.
Country music star Kenny Chesney is returning to Foxborough for two nights in 2013, annoucing he will add a second show in August at Gillette Stadium as part of his "No Shoes Nation" tour. Chesney, along with several other country music stars, will be in Foxborough on Aug. 23-24, 2013 for the 10th annual New England Country Music Festival, better known as "Country Fest." Gillette Stadium announced Chesney added the additional show in Foxborough due to overwhelming demand for his Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 concert. Chesney hold the Gillette Stadium record for most sold out concerts with eight and is expected to continue that sellout streak when tickets for both shows go on sale on Saturday, Dec. 8 at ticketmaster.com. To commemorate the …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Taylor Swift's RED Tour stops in Foxborough on July 26 and now July 27, 2013. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 17.
Due to overwhelming demand for tickets to Taylor Swift’s recently announced RED Tour, the six-time GRAMMY winner has announced she will be adding a second show at Gillette Stadium next summer. Swift will play Gillette Stadium on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 in 2013. Tickets for both shows go on sale Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com. Any inquiries from Foxborough residents regarding concerts at Gillette Stadium can be submitted to foxbororesidents@gillettestadium.com Swift announced the RED Tour on Oct. 26 on ABC News’ primetime TV special “All Access Nashville with Katie Couric.” Her album, RED, released last month to worldwide critical acclaim and has topped the iTunes album sales charts in 40 countries. …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Yesterday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the KP Marching Band won the US Bands Division 4 Open National Championship
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Monday, November 12, 2012
On Sunday, November 11, the King Philip Marching Band ended their 2012 competitive season as US Bands Division 4 Open National Champions at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The 87 member strong band brought down the house withtheir show "The Other Side". With a score of 97.075, the Pride & the Passion also won captions for Best Music, Best Percussion and Best Effect. The band also won the US Bands Division 4 New England States competition in Bridgeport, CT on November 3 winning all captions. The KP band is comprised of Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville students in grades 8 thru 12. Their next public performances will take place during half time at the King Philip vs. Franklin football game on Thanksgiving Day and at the King Philip…
Friday, November 9, 2012
The movie Cowboy Spirit will premiere at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro on November 29. Alya Brown will perform live before the movie.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
On Thursday, November 29th, 2012, Cowboy Spirit Films will be hosting the premiere of the feature film, Cowboy Spirit which will include a meet and greet with the starring cast. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Produced and filmed locally in and around Boston, this independent film tells the story of Ted Walters, who must draw on the lessons he learned as a kid from his grandfather, a champion rodeo cowboy, as he tries to help a little girl who is battling cancer. Doors will open at 5:00PM and one of the starring actresses, Ayla Brown, will be performing live at 6:00PM. The screening of Cowboy Spirit will begin promptly at 7:00PM. Immediately following the movie, there will…
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Six-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift returns to Gillette Stadium on July 27, 2013 with Special Guest Ed Sheeran. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.
Country music sensation Taylor Swift is returning to one of her favorite venues – Gillette Stadium – this summer as part of her newly announced the "RED Tour." “Foxborough is the first place that I realized it was a possibility to play for [over 100,000] people in two days,” Swift said during her "Speak Now" concert at Gillette Stadium in June 2011. ... “My time in Foxborough will be filed under one of the greatest times in my life." Swift announced her new tour Friday, only days after her new album, "RED" was released. Watch the YouTube video above to see Swift's announcement of "The Red Tour." Swift's North American stadium and arena tour is currently slated to headline 58 shows in 45 cities in 29 states and three provinces in 2013. She…
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
National Amusement Inc. has informed Patriot Place it will no longer book musical acts at Showcase Live in Foxborough beginning in 2013.
Showcase Live, a 16,000-square-foot entertainment venue at Patriot Place in Foxborough is stopping the music in 2013 to focus on booking special events and private parties, according to its operating company, National Amusements Inc. “We are currently evaluating our live music programming,” National Amusements said in a statement to Foxborough Patch Tuesday morning. “We will continue to operate Showcase Live, hosting special events and corporate meetings at the venue. We are working to find alternative employment opportunities within our organization for any employees affected by this policy change.” Patriot Place General Manager Brian Earley confirmed National Amusement’s decision will impact the venue at Patriot Place. “National …
Friday, September 7, 2012
The following is a smattering of stuff to do this weekend in the area.
Nick Rossi is playing at the Tavern in Wrentham at 7 p.m. to close. Join the Tavern as he plays covers of all kinds, simulating every instrument, from drums to sax, violen to sitar and more. There will be Bingo at St. Mary's Church in Norton at 6:45 p.m. The Comcast Center in Mansfield is presenting Jason Mraz at 7 p.m. today. The Yardbirds are playing at Showcase Live at Patriot Place today at 6 p.m. The Comcast Center in Mansfield is presenting ZZ Top and Lyrnyrd Skynyrd at 7 p.m. today. Saturday is Wrentham Day at the Wrentham Town Common. The day will include booths from local town groups, sports groups, and even the fire department to promote their organizations and show what they have been up to. Click here to see what happened last …
Marie Eckler
8:20 am on Friday, January 11, 2013
So sorry to hear the end of another era! As a baby boomer I have a Boomtown Sheriff Badge that I have been hanging onto through the years and would be willing to sell it to anyone who would like a nice memento of years gone by. more ›