FALL RIVER -- A Taunton woman has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for a fatal drunken driving crash in which she was driving 113 miles per hour. Colleen Ingemanson was convicted Wednesday in Fall River Superior Court of charges including manslaughter while driving drunk and leaving the scene of a deadly accident.
TAUNTON – A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the theft of a jar filled with donations. Tyler Almeida was taken into custody on Wednesday.
BOSTON - Workers stashed money away in their 401(k) retirement plans at a faster clip last year but didn't get an immediate reward for their savings strategy. Fidelity Investments, the nation's biggest 401(k) administrator, says the average account balance was essentially unchanged in 2011, compared with 2010.
BOSTON - Two men charged in connection with the fatal shootings of four people, including a 2-year-old boy, on a Boston street in 2010 have asked a judge to dismiss charges just days before their trials are scheduled to start.
BOSTON - An Easthampton man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for illegal firearms dealing and illegally possessing firearms. Prosecutors say 37-year-old Jeremy Wright was also sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Boston to five years of probation.
The Boston Police Web site is up and running again after hackers forced the department to shut it down. The BPD tweeted that the site is functioning normal now.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law. Today's move gives long-sought leeway to states that promise to improve how they prepare and evaluate students.
The genre-spanning band Perpetual Groove has had a "record" run over the last year. With the release of two new studio projects, Heal, a full length record, and Honey Cuts, an EP and a slew of sell out performances, the band has been reinvigorated with the addition of new keyboardist, John Hruby. Hailing from Athens, GA, this legendary band has once again reinvented their sound. A line-up adjustment and a change in scenery have given way to a beautiful, timeless set of recordings and live show that signifies the rebirth of a band that's carved out their own unique sound by performing nearly 1000 live shows in their brief career.
When: Mar 23, 2012 8 PM in Cambridge, Massachusetts Cost: $12.00 - $15.00 (Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20 )
Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest "liberal comedians" for an evening of humor from the left in one sexy package.
Not only does the show deliver great comedy, but the tour will also benefit local charities and the content will reflect local issues. In the upcoming Syracuse event, Stephanie will be incorporating MENY, Marriage Equality in New York, to increase awareness for the upcoming state senate vote on same sex marriages, and in the engagement in Minneapolis, MN proceeds will go Green for Minnesota, bringing affordable ways to for everyone to be 'green'.
When: Jun 9, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $35-$125 (Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20 )
Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills and larger than life comedic style. Bruce’s steady style of comedy has been showcased across the country, and he has been entertaining audiences young and old, and of all backgrounds, for years. His wit, spontaneity and dazzling personality set him apart from other standup comedians. Although Bruce is known for his adult comedy, he prides himself on not using vulgarity to win a laugh, and is no stranger is winning over new audiences with every appearance he makes. From his role as host for two seasons of BET’s “Comic View” to his many appearances on tv and film, Bruce is clearly a comedian that has found his mark in the business. Bruce headlined the 2008 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, leaving the audiences north of the border in stitches. On the feature film front, Bruce made a cameo in the HBO Films feature Idlewild, and appeared in the Larry the Cable Guy-starrer Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector. He also recently appeared in the comedy Who’s Your Caddy as “Golf Ball Eddie.”
With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing. The group came together in the early 1960s and continues to thrill audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies, harmonized in layers of call and response.
When: Mar 17, 2012 8 PM in Cambridge, Massachusetts Cost: $40, $32, $28 (Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20 )
“This striking North Carolina trio brings a modern sizzle to the legacy of classic African American stringbands . . . sparking an electrifying ruckus.”—Spin
“The hottest thing to hit the old-time music community in decades.”—NPR Weekend Edition
The Grammy Award–winning Carolina Chocolate Drops revitalize the old-time string and jug-band music of the Piedmont region with velocity and virtuosity. The band’s expanded new lineup includes original members Rhiannon Giddens on fiddle, banjo and vocals and Dom Flemons on guitar, banjo, harmonica, jug and snare. They are joined by new members Hubby Jenkins and Leyla McCalla.
When: Mar 3, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $37, $32, $28 (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20 )
DC and Hooks are Zeds Dead. They first hooked up in 2004 and formed Mass Productions. Influenced by the digging in the crates sampling school of hip hop, Mass Productions released one independent album in the summer of 2007 entitled Fresh Beetz. It was their first and only release. In the summer of 2009, the two launched their second collaboration - Zeds Dead - turning up the bpm and aiming the bass-lines at the dance-floor. Soon after Zeds Dead (alongside the Killabits) founded a weekly party in Toronto called BassMentality. Guests have included Nero, Skrillex, 12th Planet, Borgore, Mary Anne Hobbs, Plastician, Netsky, and many more. Two of the hardest workers in electronic music, Zeds Dead's tireless efforts have earned them an excellent reputation amongst a new generation of producers as artists without borders - genres hold no bearing over their music as they transcend style and form with ease. By pulling from a vast array of source material (Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Sublime), and molding it into their unique brand of dance-floor classics, They have established themselves as a dominant force in EDM circles and have received recognition and praise from tastemakers worldwide. With a stockpile of originals and remixes set to be released in 2011, DC and Hooks show no signs of slowing down. Catch them live and you'll know: Zeds Dead is here to stay
When: Mar 7, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $26.50 (Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20 )
Debuting by being the first external artist to feature on the infamous mau5trap label, Feed Me's array of hard hitting electronica with a grin quickly caught the eyes and ears of listeners worldwide. After a succession of high profile remixes, Feed Me continued to develop his distinct visual style and sound with his first extended play. The acclaimed 8 track 'Feed Me's Big Adventure' immediately took Beatport by storm with 6 tracks hitting the top 10, gathering fans throughout different genres.
Lining up this year with a flurry of festivals and support slots with Deadmau5, the sharp-teethed monster is coming of age, and making big noise in 2011.
When: Apr 5, 2012 8 PM in Boston, Massachusetts Cost: $29.50 advance/ $30.00 day of show (Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20 )
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