The Spirit in the Sky

Music Interview: “Going to the Place That’s the Best” — Norman Greenbaum Returns Home to Malden

The hit 1969 song “The Spirit in the Sky” by Malden’s own Norman Greenbaum is the inspiration for one of several new works of public art.

Rafael Mahdavi January 25, 2020 at 2:36 am on Visual Arts Review: Ledelle Moe’s “When” — Figures Worthy of AweAmazing work! This sculptor is to be congratulated, the impact is immediate, and the thinking that is triggered is dense....
Pennie Brantley January 24, 2020 at 7:05 pm on Visual Arts Review: Ledelle Moe’s “When” — Figures Worthy of AweThese are very visceral pieces that command emotional and intellectual response. Spiritual genius by one of the most evocative artists...
Peter Ponder January 24, 2020 at 3:08 pm on Book Review: “Shake It Up” — Great American Writing on Rock and PopYou’ve whetted my appetite for this book (and other things *wink wink*) with your review. I own most of the...
Vincent Czyz January 23, 2020 at 9:31 am on Arts Remembrance: A Tribute to Poet and Writer John AshThanks for this, Michael. I had heard rumors in the last couple of years that John was doing better but...
Vincent Czyz January 23, 2020 at 8:37 am on Arts Remembrance: A Tribute to Poet and Writer John AshThanks again, Bruce. I wanted to pull together several threads but also to keep John's work out front. I'm glad...