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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping featuring a detailed listing of summer theatrical and musical performances across New England, primarily focused on Massachusetts and Maine. The main headline reads “New England summer theaters” with a subheading specifying “Massachusetts”, indicating the geographic scope of most listings.

The content is organized as a dense, text-heavy schedule for various venues:

• Venues & Performances:

  • Exeter St. Theatre (Boston): Featuring “Singin' in the Rain” with Gene Kelly.
  • Gary (131 Stuart st.): “Cooley High”, a coming-of-age film.
  • Kenmore Sq. Cinema (644 Beacon st.): “Scenes from a Marriage”.
  • Music Hall (Tremont st.): “Bucktown” and “Lady Be Good” starring Fred Williamson and Pam Grier.
  • Chateau de Ville (Randolph & Saugus): “Follies de Paris” and “Spice On Ice” starring George Magill.
  • Loeb Drama Center (Harvard): American premiere of “The Hemingway Play” (Frederic Hunter’s drama).
  • North Shore Music Theatre: “Abbey” starring Nancy Dussault.
  • Other venues include Berkshire College of Music, Mohawk Trail Concert, Virgil Fox Center, and Harvard Summer School Chamber Players.

• Dates: Most performances are scheduled for August or through August 31, 1970.

• Layout: The listings are arranged in multi-column format, typical of newspaper entertainment sections.

• Advertisement: On the right side of the clipping, there is a prominent ad for the film “Benji”, featuring a black-and-white photo of the dog. The ad includes a quote from Liz Smith of Cosmopolitan:

  “Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time.”
  It also notes Benji is an “Academy Award Nominee” and “Golden Globe Winner” — which, while perhaps aspirational in tone, reflects marketing efforts common at the time.

• Visual Style: The clipping appears aged, with yellowed paper and black ink, characteristic of 1970s print media. It's set against a plain gray background, suggesting it may have been scanned or photographed for archival or display purposes.

Overall, this clipping offers a snapshot of regional summer entertainment culture in New England during the early 1970s — blending musicals, films, operas, and chamber music — while also promoting mass-market family films like Benji.

The image appears to be a section of a newspaper or magazine page, focusing on summer theater listings and advertisements. It is divided into several columns, each providing information about various theater performances and events in the New England region.

• On the left side, a section titled "New England summer theaters" lists performances from "Massachusetts" with theaters like Exeter St. Theatre, Gary, Kenmore Sq. Cinema, and Music Hall. It includes showtimes, the names of the movies, and sometimes brief descriptions of the films.

• In the center, there are additional theater listings from "Massachusetts" and "Maine," such as the North Shore Music Theatre, Chateau de Ville, and the Opera House Summer Theater in Simsbury.

• On the right side, there is a boxed advertisement featuring a dog named Benji with a quote that reads, "Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time." It also mentions that Benji is an Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner, referencing its film adaptations and performances.

The page has a vintage look, suggesting it is from a past issue of a newspaper or magazine, possibly from the mid-20th century.

This image is a section of a newspaper page featuring a variety of entertainment listings and advertisements. The main section is titled "New England summer theaters" and lists various shows and performances available in Massachusetts and Maine. The listings include times, locations, and brief descriptions of the performances, such as plays, musicals, and concerts. Some of the venues mentioned are Exeter St. Theatre, Gary, Kenmore Sq. Cinema, Chateau de Ville, Loeb Drama Center, and Music Hall.

On the right side of the page, there is an advertisement for the movie "Benji," described as "the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time." The quote is attributed to Liz Smith of Cosmopolitan. The ad also mentions that the movie is an Academy Award nominee and a Golden Globe winner.

The page has a beige background with black text and some black-and-white images. The overall layout is typical of a newspaper entertainment section from a past era, given the design and the types of performances listed.

The image is a newspaper clipping featuring an advertisement for summer theaters in New England, specifically in Massachusetts and Maine. The clipping is divided into several sections, each providing information about different theaters and their summer programs.

The top section of the clipping highlights various theater performances and events. It mentions "Dick Richards" in a summer concert series, "The Chateau de Ville" with performances by "Rendelph," "Chateau de Ville" with "Saugus," and "Mowhawk Trail Concert" featuring "Strauss and Schoenberg." Additionally, it advertises "Virgil Fox Center" for the Performing Arts, presenting the New Jazz Quartet at 9 PM at Hammond Museum.

The middle section of the clipping lists specific theater locations and their summer programs. It includes details about "Exeter St. Theatre," "Gary," "Kenmore Sq. Cinema," "Music Hall," and "North Shore Music Theatre." Each theater is described with the type of shows they offer, such as "The Hem-Loebic Hunter's drama performed by the Harvard Summer School Chamber Players" and "George Gershwin's 'Lady Be Good'" at the North Shore Music Theatre.

The bottom section of the clipping features a larger advertisement for a movie called "Benji," described as "the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time." The advertisement includes a photograph of a dog, presumably Benji, and credits for the film, including the director and producer.

Overall, the clipping serves as a promotional piece for summer entertainment options in New England, highlighting various theater performances and a family-friendly movie.

This image is a newspaper clipping featuring advertisements for various summer theater performances in New England. The clipping includes a quote from a magazine, "Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time," which is likely a review or endorsement of a family-friendly movie. The theater advertisements include details such as showtimes, locations, and descriptions of the performances. The clipping also includes a photograph of a dog, possibly related to the mentioned movie or as a decorative element.

The image is a newspaper clipping or advertisement titled "New England summer theaters", specifically highlighting events in Massachusetts and Maine. The layout is divided into two main sections, each detailing various theatrical and musical performances scheduled for the summer season.

Left Section: Massachusetts

This section lists multiple theater performances and events, including:

1. Exeter St. Theatre:

   • "Singing In The Rain," 26-30 June, 5-10 July, and 12-16 July.
   • "Scenes from a Marriage," 5-10 July.
   • "Coolly High," 13-15 July.

2. Gary, S.I. Stuart St. 10:

   • "Scenes from a Marriage," 5-10 July.

3. Kennebec Sq. Cinema:

   • "Buckle Up!" (film), 5-10 July.

4. Music Hall, Tremont St.:

   • "Buckle Up!" (film), 5-10 July.

5. Chateau de Ville:

   • "Minsky's Burlesque Follies" (starring Dick Richards), 26-30 July.
   • "Follies de Ville" (starring Denise Darcel), 2-6 August.
   • "Follies de Ville" (starring Sussie Skater and opera singer George Magill), 9-13 August.

6. Loeb Drama Center:

   • "The Hemlock Tree" (American premiere of Frederic Hunter's drama), 2-6 August.

7. North Shore Music Theatre:

   • "Lady Be Good" (starring Nancy Dussault), 2-6 August.

8. Harvard Summer School Chamber Players:

   • A program of flute sonatas by Telemann, 8:30 PM in Paine Hall.

9. Deerfield College of Music:

   • Summer Concert Series: Percussion Concert with Dean Anderson and Ted Wolf at 4:30 PM in the Recital Hall, 31 July–1 August.

10. Mohawk Trail Concert:

    • "Three Centuries of Vienna's Music" by Schubert, Strauss, and Schoenberg, 7:30 PM at the Federated Church in Charlemont, 2 August.

11. Virgil Fox Center for the Performing Arts:

    • The New Jazz Quarter presents the Hammond Museum, 9 PM at the Hammond Museum in Gloucester, 2 August.

Right Section: Maine

This section features a promotional advertisement for the film "Maybe of all time", with the headline:

"Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time."

• Quote Attribution: "L.Z. Smith of Cosmopolitan."
• Film Details: The advertisement includes an image of a dog (presumably Benji) and highlights the film's accolades:
  • Academy Award Nominee
  • Golden Globe Winner

Overall Layout and Design

• The layout is clean and organized, with clear headings and bullet points for each event.
• The Massachusetts section is more detailed, listing numerous performances with dates, times, and venues.
• The Maine section is more promotional, focusing on a single film with a strong endorsement.

The overall tone suggests a summer entertainment guide, aimed at readers interested in theater, music, and film events across New England.

This image is a newspaper clipping featuring a combination of movie and theater listings in New England and an advertisement for the family movie "Benji."

1. Movie and Theater Listings:

   • Various theaters across New England are mentioned alongside the movie titles and showtimes, such as Exeter St. Theatre showcasing "Singin' In The Rain," Music Hall featuring "Bucktown," and Kenmore Square Cinema showing "Scenes from a Marriage."
   • Other live theater and concert venues are included in a section titled "New England Summer Theaters," detailing performances in Massachusetts, Maine, and neighboring states.

2. Advertisement for "Benji":

   • One section prominently advertises the movie "Benji," a family film about a dog. It features a quote from Liz Smith of Cosmopolitan stating, “Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time.”
   • The ad includes an illustration of a shaggy dog (Benji) and mentions the film's accolades, including "Golden Globe Winner" and "Best Song."

This clipping highlights summertime entertainment options, blending local theater schedules with a notable movie advertisement.

The image shows a torn section of an old newspaper page. The visible content includes listings and advertisements related to theater and entertainment. On the left side, there are details about various summer theater performances in New England, specifically Massachusetts, including locations such as the Exeter St. Theatre, Gary, Kenmore Sq. Cinema, Music Hall, Chateau De Ville, and others, with brief descriptions of the performances and showtimes.

On the right side of the image, there is an advertisement for the movie "Benji." The ad features a photo of the dog Benji and includes a quote from Liz Smith of Cosmopolitan magazine that reads: "Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time." The ad also notes that "Benji" was an Academy Award nominee and a Golden Globe winner.

This image appears to be a photograph of a vintage newspaper clipping, showing a section titled "New England Summer Theaters", with a focus on theaters in Massachusetts, Maine, and mentions of events in Newport and Greater New Haven. The clipping lists various events and shows at different theaters, along with the times they are scheduled. Examples of events include movie showings such as "Singin' In The Rain" starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, theatrical performances such as "Lady Be Good" with Nancy Dussault, and concerts featuring classical and jazz music.

There is also an advertisement in the top right corner which includes a quote praising a family film, referred to as "Benji." The quote is attributed to Liz Smith of Cosmopolitan and states that "Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time." Accompanying the text is an illustration or image of a dog’s face, which is likely a reference to the titular character, Benji, from the film mentioned in the quote. The dog is also described as an "ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER BEST SONG," suggesting that a song from the film had achieved significant recognition.

The overall appearance of the newspaper, such as the fonts used and the film titles mentioned, suggests that this is from a period likely several decades in the past, as the films have a vintage status and "Scenes from a Marriage" screening is not recent. The condition of the paper, tattered edges, and slight discoloration further indicate its age.

A vintage newspaper clipping laid on a gray surface. The left side is a dense column of theater listings under the heading “New England summer theaters,” with a small box labeled “Massachusetts” and various town names and showtimes. The right side features an advertisement for the movie Benji, with the quote “Benji is the most entertaining family picture of our time. Maybe of all time.” attributed to Liz Smith of Cosmopolitan, and a black-and-white image of the shaggy dog Benji. The paper is yellowed and torn along the edges, giving it an old-time, retro look.