We sing our hearts out in praise of local fun

BEST PLACE FOR KARAOKE With friends, or on your own, Flask Lounge is the place to let loose your inner rock star. CREDIT BRYAN BRUCHMANBEST GRAFFITI/STREET/PERFORMANCE ARTIST Tinfoil Man's creations are made-to-order before your very eyes. Easily modifiable, and even recyclable! But we'd never.BEST VISUAL ARTIST John Bisbee, whose work with "bright common spikes" is seen here, tied with Christopher Michael Sullivan, the state's only "art firm."

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