spring/summer2012 volume 5 issue 1
5 Editors' Letters features
14 Face to Face: Hollywood Actor is Local Superhero Sudbury's own Chris Evans, aka Captain America, tells us what it's like to be an A Lister in Hollywood, how the acting bug bit him early in life, and how motivation and hard work paid off for him. He also talks about his deep roots in Massachusetts.
24 A Joyful Noise: Finding Live Music Close to Home Few people are aware of the thriving live music scene in Concord and Acton, with Acton being home to a top-rated jazz nightclub — The Acton Jazz Café. Restaurants and clubs scattered throughout the area offer music for customers of all ages and musical tastes.
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Mickey Roache performs at Main Streets Market & Café, page 24
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Nothing says spring like the start of the baseball season. We welcome the longer, warmer days.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER BAKER
Get the latest on the people who make things go in community businesses and read about important events in Concord, Carlisle, Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland.
34Green Business Read about how some local businesses are fulfilling their role to help save the environment.
42 Good Works Learn about the Just 'Cause 3-day, 60 mile local breast cancer walk, where 100% of raised funds go directly to the cause.
46 About Town Concord, Carlisle, Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland residents attend area noteworthy events. submit your ideas
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48 The Way We Were We look at one of the most storied objects of colonial times: one of the lanterns that patriots hung in the belfry of the Old North Church the night of Paul Revere's famous ride. It's one of the intriguing pieces on display at a new exhibit at the Concord Museum.
correction On page 37 of our fall/winter 2011 issue, Vincent Cicerchia was incorrectly identified as Vincent Vella. We regret the error.
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