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Northshore Magazine •

The Complete Guide to Every Brewery on the North Shore of Massachusetts [Map]- Northshore Magazine

Massachusetts’ brewery scene has been nothing short of flourishing in recent years. With new craft brew houses popping up almost everywhere, it’s hard to keep track of them all.

Here, we’ve listed North Shore breweries by town alphabetically, so you can search for your favorite spot or get to know the others in your area. Find out which brewery best fits your vibe—whether you’re looking for live music, European-Style ale, great food, or a community focus. Or, leave no stone unturned and go ahea...
Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living •

How Wallpaper Can Help You Connect Indoor and Outdoor Spaces - Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living

In our fast-paced world, our outdoor living spaces are like tiny oases from life’s stressors. That morning coffee on the deck or evening cocktail on the patio sometimes makes the day, doesn’t it? And if you’re anything like us, you look to improve and upgrade your outdoor living space as much as possible. One of the most often overlooked ways to do that: by helping you connect your indoor and outdoor spaces.Sunny living areas that open to your outdoor space or sunrooms with tons of natural light...
Bustle •

How To Fake A Fuller Hairline In Seconds

You know those videos on TikTok where a girl shows off her newly thickened hairline? She’s usually promoting some type of hair growth product — maybe it’s rosemary water, a scalp brush, or a hair growth serum. While the results may look impressive, the product is super time consuming — because, let’s be honest, hair takes a while to grow. But what if there was a way to get those exact same results in seconds, and without spending more than $30? That’s where Toppik comes in. The brand’s new Fill
The Good Trade •

15 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks For A Relaxing Alternative (2024 Review)

The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here.


Non-alcoholic beverages are having a moment. And with how long this moment’s been going on, it looks like the booze-free bevvies are here to stay. The non-alcoholic drinks market surpassed $11 billion worldwide in 2022, and was valued at a whopping $1.3 trillion in 2023. And now, in 2024, non-alc drinks are officially more than a trend, ow...
Bustle •

The Top Jewelry Trends You'll Be Seeing Everywhere This Summer, From Whimsical To Wavy

Think about the jewelry trends of the last few years: understated, “quiet luxury,” and dainty. Now, hold onto your petite huggie hoops, because 2024’s jewelry trends take us in a completely different direction. And this new direction isn’t all that unexpected considering the most recent viral trends. The “mob wife” aesthetic is still going strong with its big blowouts, fur coats, and glitzy jewelry, and other maximalist trends, like opera gloves, are so back. In fact, accessories in general seem
Boston.com •

Iris DeMent joins Wilco, Jason Isbell, Nick Lowe at Solid Sound fest next weekend

A music industry vet, American singer-songwriter Iris DeMent loves performing at music festivals for their outdoor quality.

“I feel like part of the whole natural order of things,” she said, describing the mingling of her music with the other sounds of birds, cicadas, and wind. “And I love that.”

At the end of June, she’ll headline one of New England’s larger outdoor music festivals — Wilco’s Solid Sound, which runs from June 28 through 30 at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS
The Good Trade •

What Is The Emerging Trend Solarpunk?

Imagine this: A city as dense as Manhattan but with trees and greenery growing from every rooftop. A crystal clear river runs between the buildings instead of a road, carrying public transit boats. Bridges can also get folks from one building to the next, but no one seems in a particular hurry.

I’m describing the first solarpunk image I came across on the Internet a few years ago, just as the aesthetic movement was becoming more mainstream. You know cyberpunk, the dystopian fiction genre that c
Boston.com •

Q&A: 'Myrtle' actress Solea Pfeiffer on why A.R.T.’s new 'Gatsby' musical is so great

On June 5, the new musical “Gatsby,” based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby,” premiered at the American Repertory Theatre in Harvard Square after a week of previews. Originally set to run for under two months, the show extended through Aug. 3 before it even opened, due to popular demand.

The buzzed-about show inspired anticipation for months before its premiere, owing to its star-studded cast and creative team — Florence Welch (Florence & the Machine), the show’s biggest na
Ocean Home Magazine •

How to Choose Wallpaper for a Coastal Home

When it comes to interior designing your coastal home, how do you personalize your space without distracting from the beautiful view outside? After all, the house and its views are like works of art themselves. It turns out that the right wallpaper can help you curate the perfect ambience in your coastal home, giving you pops of color in some places and calming down the atmosphere in others.

But here’s the question with coastal homes — do you lean into those classic, beachy vibes with calming b
Bustle •

This Chic, Comfy Activewear Looks *So* Expensive — & It's Currently On Sale

Whether or not you’ve seen Zendaya’s new movie, Challengers, the press tour outfits likely haven’t escaped your feeds. In fact, you probably can’t stop seeing photo after photo of all of the actress’s saucy, tennis-inspired outfits.

Between Zendaya’s blockbuster and the soaring popularity of pickleball, tennis’s easier cousin, it’s no wonder so many brands — including Mango, Lacoste, and Miu Miu — have leaned into the tenniscore trend. Some of fashion’s biggest celebs, like Bella Hadid and Hail
The Good Trade •

10 Nontoxic Shampoos Without Harmful Chemicals (2024)

The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here.

We personally reviewed over a dozen natural shampoos and conditioners — these are our top 10 picks that use natural and organic ingredients.

Squeaky clean hair is one of my favorite feelings, right up there with clean sheets day and that first breath of fresh mountain air. And when it comes to personal care products, I feel even cleaner when
Northshore Magazine •

10 Ways to Relish June and July on the North Shore

The North Shore has so much going on every summer, it gets hard to keep track. But fear not—we’ve rounded up some of our can’t-miss North Shore activities happening this June and July. You’ll find details on staples like Gloucester’s St. Peter’s Fiesta and Castle Hill’s Picnic Concerts, along with events happening only this summer, like a couple of outdoor runs of Shakespeare plays.

“Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick” at PEM

Opening on June 1 and running for a year and a half, “Draw
Boston.com •

Where to find free outdoor music in Boston this summer

With summer in Boston comes a few glorious months of soaking up the warmer weather before it cools down again. While the city has no shortage of ways to spend time outdoors during the warm months, one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways is by finding free outdoor concerts — and there are plenty.

Below, read up on some of the best ways to listen to free live music this summer, from orchestral music at the Hatch Shell to jazz on the Greenway to the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Series.
Boston.com •

5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth 2024 in Boston

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day when all enslaved people were officially freed countrywide after troops marched to Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation proclamation announced two years earlier. It was designated a state holiday by Gov. Charlie Baker in 2020.

Black communities celebrate the holiday nationwide with community events that include live music, educational events, and culture festivals. Read on for information about some of Boston’s Juneteenth celebrations this
Boston.com •

Check out these free outdoor fitness classes in Boston this summer

Boston sure knows how to take advantage of its limited warm weather days. The city has outdoor activities galore this time of year, including free fitness classes. Bring your yoga mat to the Seaport Common, the Greenway, the Frog Pond, and other parks for various classes taking place daily this summer. Read on for details about what’s being offered, where the classes are located, and how to sign up.

Seaport Sweat, Boston’s biggest free fitness series, returns for its ninth season this summer. T
The Zoe Report •

Is This Light Academia Inspired Perfume Destined To Become The Next Baccarat Rouge 540?

With a new season right around the corner, it’s time for a new fragrance. But what if you don’t love those bright, fruity, floral scents that everyone seems to go for in spring? Ultra-feminine scents aren’t for everyone. So how do you embrace that light and breezy feeling of the warmer months while sporting a muskier scent? Enter Noteworthy’s N,551.

The best-selling scent from Noteworthy, a fragrance brand launched in early 2023, has been steadily racking up a cult following. The scent balances
Boston.com •

'Not now, child. Mother is mothering.'

It’s the Mother’s Day episode, so “SNL “Saturday Night Live” brought on a “mother” to host.

Sure, she’s an actual mother of four children herself, but Maya Rudolph, an SNL cast member from 2000 to 2007, is also “mother.” As in, a legendary woman who slays and serves.

“You were the first to slay the house down, boots queen!” says Bowen Yang. Rudolph concurs, and breaks into a song — “I’m your mother.”

“Not now, child. Mother is mothering,” she tells Punkie Johnson, who has a “message from the
Boston.com •

Art exhibits opening in and around Boston this summer

Summer in Boston isn’t all about sunny walks on the Esplanade and dining al fresco. There’s also plenty of inside fun at museums across the city, perfect for both sunny and rainy days. Read on to discover the new art exhibits opening in and around Boston June through August, such as the Dalí display coming to the MFA and a new interactive installation at PEM. There are also exhibits opening at Boston’s smaller museums like the MassArt Art Museum and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

‘Draw Me
Boston.com •

Where to find farmers markets in and around Boston this season

While some farmers markets in Boston run year round, summertime is when they really flourish. Shopping farmers markets for produce has tons of benefits, too — shoppers get to enjoy the fresh air while browsing, find deals on in-season (and usually organic) produce, and keep the money in the community by shopping local. Below, find details on almost a dozen farmers markets in and around Boston this summer — from Dorchester to Davis Square — along with market opening dates and time.

The Charles H
Boston.com •

‘Dua’ is Albanian for love — Dua Lipa jokes about name in SNL monologue

“‘Dua’ is Albanian for love, and ‘Lipa’ is Albanian for… my last name.”

That’s her real name, said Dua Lipa last night on “Saturday Night Live,” which she hosted for the first time with her parents in the audience. She pulled double duty as musical guest, too, but it wasn’t her first Studio 8H rodeo — last night marked her third appearance as musical guest on the show.

The singer plugged the extremely recent release of her third studio album, “Radial Optimism,” which came out this past Friday,
Northshore Magazine •

Musical Theater, Mint Juleps, and More: 10 Things to Do on the North Shore in May

Spring is finally here in New England. And while there’s always plenty to do to stay busy around here in the wintertime, spring and summer bring even more activity. Many of this month’s events revolve around spring blossoms, while others are fun shows, festivals, and outdoor artisan markets—’tis the season! You’ll even find a special appearance by Jay Leno. Read on for ten of our top things to do this May on the North Shore.

Celebrate Spring After Hours at the Stevens-Coolidge House

Stroll thr
Bustle •

Achieve Your Glazed Donut Skin Goals With This Derm-Loved Face Serum That Keeps Selling Out

Have you been hearing about peptides everywhere lately, but you’re not exactly sure what they do? It turns out they’re incredibly beneficial for pretty much any skin concern imaginable, from dryness to a loss of firmness to unwanted hyperpigmentation. And there’s one serum in particular that just might be the best way to get your daily dose of peptides.

British beauty brand Medik8 is known and loved for its dermatologist-recommended, medical-grade skin care products. They make an impressively e
The Good Trade •

What Is A Certified B Corporation, Anyway?

That big sans-serif “B” with the circle around it — it’s a logo you’ve probably seen around quite a bit. Maybe you know that only ethical businesses receive the certification. But what does that really mean? How is it decided, and by whom? After writing about B Corporations (B Corps, for short) for years, I decided to find out more about what’s behind the certification process.

The B Corp designation is one of the most sought-after third-party certifications, indicating that a brand meets a cer
Boston.com •

Watch: Ryan Gosling pokes fun at ‘Barbie’ role on SNL.

Hot off his live performance of “I’m Just Ken” at this year’s Oscars, Ryan Gosling hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the third time last night.

He wasn’t there to talk about his Oscar-nominated role in the “Barbie” movie. But he broke into a Taylor Swift-inspired ballad about it anyway.

“I was just Ken, and now I’m just Ryan.”

“Ken is dead!” cried a frustrated special guest — Emily Blunt, Gosling’s co-star in their upcoming action-comedy “The Fall Guy,” as she smashed him over the head with a
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