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Monday, March 4, 2013

Melrose Native Co-Produces 'The Neighbors'

"The Neighbors" is co-produced by Melrosian Chris Koch.

[Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Melrosian Arnold Koch.] Good news for you Trekkeis. The Hollywood Reporter recently reported that Star Trek icon and Internet superstar George Takei, who played Sulo, is guest starring on the season finale on March 13 as the father of alien leader Larry Bird on "The Neighbors." He's the newest alien to join the cast of the ABC-TV series "The Neighbors," which is on at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays. The show is co-produced and directed by Melrose native, Chris Koch. And, Mark Hamill, who played  Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy will play Takei's co-worker.   

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Melrose Symphony Honors Former Mayor Jim Milano With Memorial Concert

The concert is at 8 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hall.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Oscars 2013: Where and When You Can Watch The Academy Awards

Watch the Oscars being given out at the 2013 Academy Awards will start at 7 p.m. Sunday.

The 2013 Academy Awards will start at 7 p.m. Sunday. Before you gather around your television for a night of long speeches and unexpected moments, take a look at our quick Oscar award guide: When and Where to Watch the 2013 Academy Awards WCVB-TV Ch. 5 (ABC) at 7 p.m. Best Picture Amour Life of Pi Argo Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Zero Dark Thirty Les Miserables Best Actor in a Leading Role Bradley Cooper – Silver Linings Playbook Daniel Day-Lewis – Lincoln Hugh Jackman – Les Miserables Denzel Washington – Flight Joaquin Phoenix – The Master Best Actress in a Leading Role Jessica Chastain – Zero Dark Thirty Jennifer Lawrence – Silver Linings Playbook Quvenzhane Wallis – Beasts of the Southern…

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Tenor Murray Kidd To Sing Schubert Music

The Beethoven Society of Melrose is hosting the tenor, singing the complete song cycle Die Schöne Műllerin, on Feb. 17.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Melrose Woman Opens New Dance Studio

Emphasizes art and dance techniques.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Oscars 2013: The Complete Academy Awards Nominations List

This year's contenders were announced Thursday and we'll find out Feb. 24 who wins. Which films, stars and directors get your vote? Where is the best local Oscar party to attend? Tell us in the comments.

Want to know what the Oscars will look like this year? We've got a rundown of all the 2013 Oscar nominations below. As for this year's awards, director Steven Spielberg's historical drama "Lincoln" earned a leading 12 nominations Thursday for the 85th Annual Academy Awards, followed by Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" with 11, while the musical, "Les Miserables," directed by Tom Hooper, and David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook" tied with eight nods each. "Lincoln" was nominated for best picture and gave Spielberg his eighth best director nomination. A win would be his third in the director category. It's the eighth film Spielberg has had in the running for best picture (''Schindler's List'' won in 1994). "Lincoln" also garnered a best acting …

Saturday, January 5, 2013

SHARE: Upload Your Melrose Photos to Our Neighborhood Gallery

We're always looking for images you've captured in Melrose to add to our Pics & Clips section.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Holiday Season is Meteor Shower Season

Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.

As you do your Christmas shopping and plan feasts for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, cast your eyes upon the universe's natural fireworks.  Astronomers anticipate three meteor showers this November and December.  Nov. 12: Taurid Meteor Shower Nov. 17: Leonid Meteor Shower Dec. 13: Geminid Meteor Shower Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets (if it's dry) and enjoy the light show in the sky.  Share your tips for photographing the showers. Tell us your favorite places to sneak off to view the skies. 

Alicia Green

1:01 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

That is so cool! I can not wait to witness mother natures natural fireworks!   more ›

ENTER NOW: Your Photo Could Be Melrose Patch’s Facebook Cover!

Upload a picture taken by you that best represents Melrose.

Update: Submissions are now open through Monday, Nov. 19. Upload your pic today! Our readers are our site’s biggest assets and when we were thinking about what photo to use for the top of our Melrose Patch Facebook page, we figured we’d leave it up to you. We are inviting you to share your favorite photo of your hometown.  So readers, now is your chance to get your best town photo out there for all to see! Upload a picture taken by you that you think best represents the city of Melrose. The winning photo will be the featured photo at the top of the Melrose Patch’s Facebook page. You have until the morning of Monday, Nov. 19 to upload a photo you think best represents Melrose. Here’s how to enter: Our readers will help us pick the winner! …

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Mark Ouellette

6:08 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Hi Anne, The photo you see is of the Melrose Facebook Page. You need to upload a photo to this post to enter the contest. All the rules of the contest are attached. Thanks!   more ›

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

SHARE: Upload Your Melrose Storm Photos and Videos

Planning to take photos and videos of the storm? Upload them to this post by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button located above or below the photo gallery.

The first snow fall of the season hit the Melrose region Wednesday afternoon and we want your storm photos and videos! You can upload your storm photos and videos to this post by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button located above or below the photo gallery. Make sure you're logged into your free Melrose Patch user account before attempting to upload the images. While logged in, upload the images and provide a full-sentence caption as well as the photographer's or videographer's name in the "credit" field. We look forward to seeing your images!

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