Assembly of God Church To Host Concert By Trevor Morgan

Well-known Christian music artist to perform in Tewksbury.

The Lowell Assembly of God Church, 995 Andover St., Tewksbury, will be hosting "An Intimate Night of Christian Music with Trevor Morgan" on Friday, March 1. Tickets are $10. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and concert starts at 7. Morgan has forged a successful career in Christian music for more than a decade. His sound combines a gritty blues flavor with a smooth folk sound, blended into passionate praise and worship. For a taste of Trevor Morgan's talent, watch the embedded YouTube video from a 2009 performance. For more on the concert, click on --  fuseconcerts.org/Trevor-Morgan.html For more on Trevor Morgan, read his bio sheet at: http://www.christianmusic.com/trevor_morgan/trevor_morgan.htm

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Curtain Goes Up On 'Fantastical' Ryan Drama Club (Photos)

Brand new drama program at Ryan School was started this year with a $2,000 grant.

Four TMHS Artists Honored By Boston Globe Scholastics Show

Students honored in a variety of media.

Tewksbury High School continues to produce outstanding young artists. Last week, it was announced that four TMHS students had been recognized for their outstanding work by the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Show. Congratulations to: Attached is a photo of all four artists, as well as individual video clips, with each artist introducing herself and her work.

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12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Some of the biggest names in music will play at a benefit concert on Wednesday. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

Huge names in music are lending their talents to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the “12-12-12” concert on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go directly to Sandy victims through the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which provides material, money and aid to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm, including over 200 Patch towns in New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced. According to the 12-12-12 concert’s website, “…

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Tewksbury's 278th Charter Day Celebration

Celebration show will take place this weekend at the Wynn School.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Historical Society.) The Tewksbury Historical Society is planning to celebrate the 278th Charter Day of Tewksbury on December 1st at 7:00pm in the Wynn School Middle School auditorium.  The birth of the town of Tewksbury was undoubtedly celebrated back on Dec. 23, 1734 by our founding fathers Samuel Hunt and Daniel Kittredge.  When they arrived home from Boston with the Town Charter signed by Governor John Belcher, was there any dancing in the streets?  The Tewksbury Historical Society says yes there were!  We were no longer East Billerica.  We could and still do call ourselves the town of Tewksbury! The Society will be for the fourth year in a row, celebrating the …

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Tewksbury High Drama Department To Present 'A Christmas Carol'

Scrooge, Marley and co. will officially open the new McGrath Auditorium.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury High Drama Department.) TMHS will open its brand new theater with the Christmas production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Christmas is looming in Victorian Britain, but Scrooge, London's most notorious miser is not getting into the spirit. He is a man so mean, he begrudges giving him only staff member, Bob Cratchit a day off, despite it being Christmas. On Christmas Eve, all is about to change when he receives a visit from Jacob Marley, his ex-business partner, who is as "dead as a doornail". Marley's ghost comes with a warning, telling Scrooge he should expect three visits of three Christmas Spirits. Scrooge's past, present and future come to haunt him, but …

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Tewksbury's Got Talent Tryouts Set For Tuesday Night

Annual talent showcase is sponsored by Historical Society as part of the Charter Day Celebration.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Historical Society.) The Tewksbury Historical Society is planning a "TEWKSBURY HAS TALENT" tryout to celebrate the 278th Charter Day Celebration of the birthday of Tewksbury. We are inviting people to try out by singing, dancing, acting, story telling, comedy, or playing musical instruments.  We will have one tryout as a rehearsal (see below).  The performers will be judged by a three-panel person and by the audience.  We hope the most of the performers will be able to participate in a final event.  Applications and rules are available in your school's office or the Senior Center.  Applications are also available on line: Tewksburyhistoricalsociety.com  Rules & …

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Community of Artists 2012 Art Festival Winners

Annual exhibition took place at the Wynn Middle School.

(Editor's note: The following information was submmited by the Community of Tewksbury Artists.) The list and photos of the winners from the 19th Annual Community of Tewksbury Artists Art Festival are now posted on their website. Please visit the link listed below: http://www.tewksburycommunityofartists.com/2012_AnnualArtShow.htm

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Life is...Ruff is a Children’s Book is About the Bond Between a Rescue Dog and its Owner

Tewksbury Mom and business owner was instrumental in publishing a children's book.

Life is…Ruff by Chris Howard, is a children’s book about a rescue dog’s bond with her owner. The road to publishing the book turned into a love story for Howard, owner of Animal Haus, a pet store in Chelmsford and Catherine Salvaggio, co-owner of Half Pints Learning Center in Tewksbury. The story is based on Howard’s dog Cody who was ill, and as a puppy was found on the side of the road by an animal shelter in Brookline. Howard, who was then in his early twenties and working at the shelter, helped nurse Cody back to health, before adopting her, he explained.  Written from the point of view of Cody who is part German shepherd, she reflects back 15 years on her life on the streets and her dream that she would be found. It is a rhyming book, …

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