Archive for jdaniels

I've been writing about New England covering shopping, gifts and events from the region. I grew up in Boston and haven't ventured too far but like many of the writers here love to travel in New England. Expect me to occasionally slip in some of my favorite destinations and attractions as well, and write about news and events.

Announcing a New Jewelry Gift Shop from New England’s Gypsy~Rose

Valentine’s Day is just around the New England corner and if you’re looking for something special in fine jewelry then take a look at Gypsy~Rose new collection.

10Feb2010 | jdaniels | 1 comment | Continued

North Shore Children’s Theatre Welcomes the Tanglewood Marionettes

For one performance only at Boston’s North Shore Musical Children’s Theatre on Sunday January 17th come see the Tanglewood Marionettes.

14Jan2010 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued

Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre and Little Red’s Christmas

If you’re looking for something festive to do with the kids this weekend in the Boston area then head out to Saugus and take in the Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre.

19Dec2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued

Christmas in New England – Personal Top Picks and Favorite Events

Whether your definition of New England holiday excitement is a show in the city or a special Christmas event you’re sure to find the perfect family day here.

3Dec2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued

Halloween Happenings in New England for 2009

In New England, the Halloween season marks the transition from playful summer to bleak winter, and because we know what is coming (cold and shoveling) we turn it into a playful festival – even if it is one for… the dead and the haunted.
Whatever our celebrations be it a fright fest or pumpkin carving we [...]

16Oct2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued

Friday Night Fright at the Mount in the Berkshires

Every Friday night through Halloween in 2009 you can be “chilled to the bone” at the late writer Edith Wharton’s estate in Lenox, Massachusetts. Friday Night Fright at the Mount is a special ghost tour that visits places not usually open to the public.
Haunted happenings at the estate have been recorded for years such as [...]

23Sep2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued

The Big E at Springfield, Massachusetts Kicks off Fall Season for 2009

Eastern States Exposition – the Big E – the largest of the New England state fairs, gets underway in West Springfield, Massachusetts this weekend.
The whole bash kicks off on Friday September 18th, 2009 and goes through to Sunday October 4th, 2009. Opening day this year features “Be a Kid for a Day” and Military [...]

17Sep2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued

A Perfect Day Climbing Mount Wachusett in Massachusetts

At 2,006ft Mount Wachusett in Central Massachusetts is more like a large hill than a mountain but is popular for hiking in the summer and fall, and skiing in the winter.
Mount Wachusett is technically a glaciated Monadnock which is a term reserved for a single mountain carved out by glaciers and located in [...]

18Aug2009 | jdaniels | 1 comment | Continued

The Last Ice Safari Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo Cool to See

The Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, is always looking to guarantee its visitors something special every time they visit.
And this summer they’ve continued the tradition with the hosting of three “Ice Safari Days,” where visitors can watch as select animals receive some professionally sculpted icy treats.
The last of these days is scheduled [...]

16Aug2009 | jdaniels | 1 comment | Continued

Jack is Back – to the Roger Williams Park Zoo!

After a four-year hiatus the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence from October 8th through November 1st, 2009.
Many people were sorry to see this event leave the zoo’s calendar in the first place and travel first to McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket and then a one-year stint out in Connecticut at [...]

13Aug2009 | jdaniels | 4 comments | Continued

August 2009 at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Connecticut

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut continues with a full program as we enter August School vacation. Here are highlights of what you’ll see.
The Aquarium that focuses on Long Island Sound has a number of special exhibits running at the moment. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can see when you visit in [...]

22Jul2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued

Ideas for Valentine’s Day Gifts in New England for 2009

It just seems like the holidays flew by this year and already the CVS and Walmart shelves are stocked full with Valentine’s Day gifts and cards in their New England locations.
My name is Joan Daniels, and I’m thrilled to be the newest staff writer for the Complete New England Online Magazine.
My posts will be mostly [...]

9Jan2009 | jdaniels | 5 comments | Continued