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.

Anita Lauricella July 12, 2020 at 9:57 am on Visual Arts Commentary: “Placemaking” — Thoughts on the Virus and Our Current Public EnvironmentMark Favermann always has something smart to say, and this article is no exception. He is a master at being...
Gerald Peary July 11, 2020 at 11:49 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledBecause someone incorporates critiques into a film doesn't therefore make the film immune to outside critiques. You mean critics should...
Ken Straiton July 11, 2020 at 6:59 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledI think it is very difficult to criticize Fellini for 8 1/2, because he has already incorporated most of the...
Steve Provizer July 10, 2020 at 4:48 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledI say sometimes your nose is in it, and sometimes, Fellini's nose is held too high to touch our noses...There...
Gerald Peary July 10, 2020 at 3:36 pm on Film Commentary: Fellini at 100 — How the Mighty Have TumbledThere is nothing distant about Fellini. He sticks his nose and your nose right in there. And I would call...