The Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race is “a competitive parade of the arts and science. Otherwise known as the triathlon of the art world,” Bianca Mauro, one of the event’s producers,…Continue Reading →
Artist Nick Cave’s “Joy Parade” today escorted the Chicago artist’s inflatable sculptures (pictured above) from the Boston Center for the Arts to 555 Columbia Ave. in Uphams Corner in Boston,…Continue Reading →
Since the mid 1980s, New York photographer Phyllis Galembo has documented the masquerade traditions of festivals and carnivals in Africa and the Americas. Her new book “Mexico Masks | Rituals” (Radius…Continue Reading →
What brings you JOY? Seeking performers: Join us, Wonderland Spectacle Company, in artist Nick Cave’s JOY parade on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. We’re seeking people to help present our walking…Continue Reading →
“Preserve our culture!” shouted Cambridge Carnival supporters as they marched down Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge’s Central Square this evening. “Keep our carnival!” The protest was in response to the Aug.…Continue Reading →
Cambridge Carnival—the spectacular annual Caribbean parade and festival planned for Sept. 8—has been canceled due to fears of violence, organizers announced Thursday night. “There have been increasing safety concerns associated…Continue Reading →
My partner Kari Percival and I, of Wonderland Spectacle Co, were delighted to help lead the Fox Festival Parade held in Arlington, Massachusetts, today, Saturday, June 15, 2019. Organized by…Continue Reading →
Lantern Walk at Fellsmere Pond, Malden, June 1, 2019. Photos copyright 2019 Greg Cook. If this is the kind of coverage of arts, cultures and activisms you appreciate, please support…Continue Reading →
The Mermaid Promenade danced down Massachusetts Avenue and Sidney Street during Cambridge Arts’ 40th annual River Festival in Central Square on June 1. About a year ago, inspired by the…Continue Reading →
Malden held its annual Parade of Holiday Traditions yesterday. As usual Ward 7 City Councilor Neal Anderson’ annual wintery float staffed by elves and the Aleppo Unit of Shriners Clowns…Continue Reading →