Celebrate National Poetry Month in Somerset
This from poet Ada Jill Schneider: APRIL IS POETRY MONTH Celebration: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2PM Somerset Public Library 1464 County Street (508) 646-2829 Bring a poem or two to share with the group. Enjoy tea and cookies. Ada’s words have graced the pages of The Literary Hatchet, a FREE literary magazine. Download your […]
RIP Walter Mitchell
RIP Walter Mitchell. From SouthCoastToday.com: Mitchell remembered as ‘Renaissance man,’ good friend April 08, 2010 12:00 AM By BRIAN J. LOWNEY Fall River Spirit Correspondent When Walter Mitchell died on March 21, the city of Fall River lost a true Renaissance man whose memory will be forever etched upon the hearts of all those who […]
Lizzie Borden Took an Axe
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Fashion of the Gilded Age
From the Preservation Society of Newport County: “”Newport Undressed” Exhibit Opens at Rosecliff Get a close up look at Gilded Age fashion, from the women who spent massive sums on custom-made gowns, to the Paris couture houses that dressed them in such high style. This year’s costume exhibit at Rosecliff, Newport Undressed: Crafting the Gilded […]
The People Vs. Lizzie Borden
Last year, the Warner Robins Little Theatre in Warner Rogers, GA, produced a new play about Lizzie Borden, titled “Murder Americana: The People vs. Lizzie Borden.” From the images of the production, one can see an amazing set and wonderful costumes and lighting. The show “looks” wonderful. I hope it was well received and enjoyed […]
Victorian Tea Party at the Greater Fall River Art Association
Greater Fall River Art Association Link to Mbgrigby’s images on Flickr. VICTORIAN TEA RECEPTION, Sunday, April 11th , Noon – 4:30pm. Open to all. To open its newest art exhibit, “FALL RIVER: SPINDLE CITYâ€, The Greater Fall River Art Association (GFRAA) is hosting a Victorian Tea party for the public. There is no charge, but […]
Lizzie and the Cornells
A recent spate of online articles (here, here, and here) are appearing about UC Irvine neuroscientist James Fallon’s discovery of his relationship to a murderer and an accused but acquitted killer as well. The reason this is somehow significant is that Fallon is currently conducing research and lecturing on the biological traits of murderers. He […]
Lizzie the Movie wraps
An interview with actor Corbin Bernsen (of LA LAW fame) was just posted on Fangoria.com. In it, Bernsen talks about his part as Dr. Fredricks in the new horror flick “Lizzie the Movie.” Here is a link to the film’s official website. Besides Bernsen, the film also sports Gary Busey as the Old Man. Synopsis: […]
Lizzie Borden on Para-Tube
Hunters of the Afterlife documentary on their investigation at the Lizzie Borden B&B on February 5, 2008. Recently uploaded to the Para-tube site.
Lizzie Borden and Monsterquest
Monsterquest, a History Channel series, did an investigation into the Lizzie Borden house in 2008. It has recently been added to YouTube in several segments. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.
Lizzie Borden Tote
Very nifty Lizzie Borden products are for sale every day. This one is especially well done. Notice the juxtaposition of the pink and light blue with the gruesome cartoon image of Miss Lizzie. While I don’t subscribe to this type of depiction of Lizzie Borden (after all she was acquitted), I do appreciate good folk […]
Fall River News
There are a few recent news items about the Spindle City that deserves space here on this blog about Lizzie Borden and her city. Fall River is getting a Navy ship named after it! From the Boston Globe: New Navy ship named after Fall River, Mass. March 25, 2010 FALL RIVER, Mass. –A new U.S. […]
Quequechan
My friend Don Hammontree, singer, photographer, video artist, has posted one of his songs from his new CD “Brutalist School”—titled Quequechan. He has created a music video incorporating his photographs of Fall River, many of which you might recognize. It is a really fine song. Take a listen. The second video from Don Hammontree’s latest […]
Research your Irish Heritage
From the latest New England Historic Genealogical Society Newsletter: NEHGS Irish Genealogy Tour Discover your Irish heritage with the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Dublin, Ireland, May 23–30, 2010. This weeklong guided research tour will give you access to a treasure trove of records in Dublin and the benefit of consultations with some of […]
30 Odd Minutes Meets Lizzie Borden
I have to say I watch this web-only show. I keep up with each episode and find it fresh and interesting. 30 Odd Minutes is the brainchild of Jeff Belanger. He is interested in all things paranormal and has created a great informal interview show that is well worth watching. His cohorts and coworkers include […]
Famous Fall Riverites
The Fall River Spirit, a weekly addition to the Herald News, did a nice piece on the famous of Fall River, besides Lizzie Borden! It is a great collection of facts and presents the city and its contributions to culture, politics, sports, and cuisine in a wonderful light indeed. Link to the article is here.
Lizzie Borden Collection from Bloody Rare
Bloody Rare Books has had a placeholder for a long while where their Lizzie Borden Collection was one day supposed to go. Well that day has finally arrived and I am happy to say that the site is spectacular! With research and writing by Richard Behrens, of “Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective” and GardenBay Films (which […]
5 Questions I’d Love to Ask Lizzie Borden
Gwen, in her blog Things in My Head, has posted 5 questions that she would like to ask Lizzie Borden. Her post inspired me to add my five questions. Perhaps you have questions as well? Here are her questions: 1) Let’s get the obvious one out of the way. Did you do it? Did Emma […]