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Monday, May 21, 2012

LAST CHANCE: 'I Capture the Castle' Premieres May 24 at Stoneham Theatre

The show runs from May 24 through June 10.

Stoneham Theatre's production of "I Capture the Castle" premieres Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The play is about Cassandra Mortmain, a 17-year-old girl with an eccentric English family that is turned upside down with the arrival of a handsome new landlord, according to a posting on our events page. The play, which is directed by Weylin Symes, is by Dodie Smith. Here is a look at the show times for play, which runs from May 24 to June 10: For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 781-279-2200 or email boxoffice@stonehamtheatre.org.

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day: Bullfrog in the Flowers

Take a gander at the latest image captured around town.

Our Photo of the Day comes to us from Stoneham resident Jeanne Craigie. The photograph is of a ceramic bullfrog amongst flowers. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Name That Place

Where is It?

Think you know where this photo was taken? Email your one and only guess along with your full name, mailing address and email address to mark.ouellette@patch.com. First correct response receives Patch swag!

This is the latest installment in our weekly "Where is It?" series of photographs showing various parts of landmarks, buildings and other places in Stoneham that we want you to try and figure out where the photo was taken. Please submit your one and only guess via email to: mark.ouellette@patch.com Important: Guesses made in the comment section of the "Where is It?" post or anywhere else won't be considered; you must email your one guess to the editor. Multiple guesses by one person (or one email address) will also disqualify them from the contest. Please submit your full name, mailing address and email address with your guess so we can contact you (via email) to let you know if you've guessed correctly and were the first one to do so. …

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Saturday Events in Stoneham

Check out the latest activities planned for Saturday, May 19.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Boston's Big 1: Live Bands At EarthFest Saturday

One of the bigger events in Boston this weekend includes The Spin Doctors, Third Eye Blind and Switchfoot.

Be kind to the earth and yourself at Radio 92.9's EarthFest on Saturday, May 19 at the Hatch Shell in the Esplanade in Boston. The event is free. The festivities start at 10 a.m. at the Kids Planet Family Stage and at 11:30 a.m. at the main stage. Bands performing on the main stage include Twin Berlin, Eve 6, Spin Doctors and Third Eye Blind. Also at the event will be nonprofit environmental groups, a Whole Foods Market village (free samples) and an interactive learning area for children and families. And if you're not into the whole natural earth scene, there's always beer and hotdogs at HarpoonFest (Friday and Saturday) and the Hot Dog Safari Saturday. To find other weekend events in Boston, check out these listings:

Photo of the Day: Vibrant Hydrangea Leaves

Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Our Photo of the Day comes to us from Stoneham resident Jeanne Craigie. The photograph is of vibrant hydrangea leaves on Duncklee Avenue. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day: Morning Dew on Azaleas

Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Our Photo of the Day comes to us from Stoneham resident Jeanne Craigie. The image is of morning dew on azaleas on Duncklee Avenue. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day: Flowers Next to Stoneham Town Hall

Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Our Photo of the Day is of flowers next to Stoneham Town Hall. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

Stoneham Comedian to Perform at YMCA in Cambridge

Ken Reid is slated to perform Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Ave.

There have been studies showing that laughing can lead to a longer and healthier life. If that's the case, get your laugh on when Stoneham comedian Ken Reid takes the stage at the YMCA in Cambridge on Saturday. Reid, who has been involved in the Boston-area comedy scene for nearly eight years, is set to perform his one-man show called "Shirt Tales" at the YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Ave., at 7 p.m. May 19.  “This will be the fourth time I've had the chance to do this show in this format,” Reid said. “This is my longest show where I use Power-Point and other multi-media to tell stories about my life growing up in the area. I use my ridiculously huge tee-shirt collection as the guidelines for each story.” Reid, who is nominated for Boston's Best…

Chris Timoney

11:53 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Ken's a great comedian and a super cool guy. Before you go to Saturday's show check him out here (http://bigsauceradio.com/the-return-of-ken-reid/) on the Big Sauce Radio Show.   more ›

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day: Flowers Bloom at Stoneham Town Common

Check out the latest image captured in town.

Our Photo of the Day is of flowers at Stoneham Town Common. Got a great photo captured in Stoneham? Email it to mark.ouellette@patch.com or upload it to our Pics & Clips community photo gallery for future Photo of the Day consideration.

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