CBGB was a high energy hole in the wall bar with the capacity for only 350. There was a loud brutal sound coming from screaming amplifiers and it reeked of beer and urine. It was an out of the mainstream proving ground for unknown bands, where no cover bands were allowed. Sounds were fast-paced and […]
140 years ago when the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City from France, Albert Keen opened Keens English Chophouse in the middle of Manhattan, where it was frequented by thespians, writers and composers, many of whom worked nearby. Keens was a gentleman only establishment until the early 1900s, when the English actress Lily […]
Once Upon a Time, the humble turtle was on menus throughout the world, but sea turtles are protected now and their history at the Turtle Kralls Museum is worth more than a glance. Once an international hub for processing and canning turtle products, this historic site tells the story of Key West’s Turtle industry. In […]
Warwick Mall, a longstanding retail center in Warwick, Rhode Island, has been a central part of the region’s commercial landscape since it opened in 1970. Located near the intersection of Interstates 295 and 95, the enclosed shopping mall boasts over 1 million square feet of retail space and features more than 80 stores, alongside a […]
Valley Mall Plaza really doesn’t have much of a history to write about. Unverifiable internet posts say its origin was a small supermarket that was bought by Value City in the late 1970s and operated as Valley Fair. It seems to be fondly remembered, but for whatever reason it was remodeled and reopened in 2017 […]
Situated on Jacksonville’s southside, The Avenues Mall has served as a prominent shopping destination since its grand opening in 1990. Conveniently located near Interstate 95, at the intersection of U.S. 1 (Philips Highway) and Southside Boulevard, the two-level mall is managed in part by Simon Property Group, which holds a 25% stake. With anchor stores […]
Apple TVs hilarious series Bad Monkey starring Vince Vaughn, based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel, is now shooting season 2 in Key West. Hiassen, the former Miami Herald columnist has written 14 adult novels and humorous crime thrillers, mostly related to environmentalism and political corruption in his native state of Florida. Hiaasen’s novels and freaky characters […]
Canines conquered the waves at the East Coast Dog Surfing Festival. Over 5,000 Spectators watched and heard names shouted like Tater Tot, Willy Good Dog, Jax, Sammy, Wednesday, Marley and Snuggles while shredding the waves with their owners directions. This Easter tradition on Cocoa Beach was the 13th annual Brevard Humane Society East Coast Dog […]
Paul Revere’s ride began late on the night of April 18, 1775, as British troops prepared to march toward Lexington and Concord. Revere’s mission was to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock, who were in Lexington and believed to be targets for arrest by the British. Before leaving Boston, Revere arranged for a signal to […]
The Chevalier Theatre, located at 30 Forest Street in Medford, Massachusetts, is a historic venue that has been a cornerstone of the community since its dedication in 1939. Named in honor of Godfrey de Courcelles Chevalier, a Medford native and pioneering naval aviator, the theater was constructed as part of the Medford High School complex […]
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