THE BUZZ

POP ART

Welcome back the sun with a refreshing cannabisinfused seltzer.

Spring is in the air. To celebrate, Georgetown, Massachusetts-based LEVIA has released a citrusy limited edition cannabis-infused seltzer. Currently available at dispensaries throughout the state, Orange Blossom seltzer is made with a locally sourced hybrid cannabis blend. The sunny beverage is sold in cans designed by local illustrator, Keever, to refl ect spring’s optimism and renewal.

The artist, who has also created can designs for craft beer brands, used a female subject to convey a sense of fertility and rebirth. Keever’s Orange Blossom can illustration makes an association with the seltzer’s bright citrus fl avor with the use of cheerful colors.

“It’s important to show customers LEVIA is more than just a product,” says Matt Melander, LEVIA’s president and chief fi nancial offi cer. “Our team takes pride in acknowledging passionate, creative individuals and providing a unique platform for their work.”

Orange Blossom comes in 12-ounce cans at $7 each. Each contains 5 mg of THC, has zero calories, and is sugar- and gluten-free.

Nature’s First Aid

Help cuts and bruises heal faster.

Created by Worthington, Massachusetts-based WiseWays Herbals, All Heal Salve is made from a soothing blend of olive oil, beeswax, and a variety of therapeutic herbs, including burdock root, chickweed leaf, calendula ower, and St. John’s wort. The semi-solid balm dissolves into a creamy liquid when applied to the skin and helps minor abrasions, rashes, and surgical wounds heal noticeably faster. Available in a variety of sizes, the salve smells great and is even safe for use on pets. $4.50-$22

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BY THE NUMBERS

3.2

MILES

The length of South Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade route

SOURCE: boston.com

55

PERCENT

The percentage of Americans who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year

SOURCE: National Retail Federation

PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) COURTESY OF WISEWAYS HERBALS; LADY BUDS LUCK IS BELIEVING YOU’RE LUCKY.”

1970

The year McDonald’s introduced its popular Shamrock Shake

SOURCE: mcdonalds.com

13

MILLION

The approximate number of pints of Guinness consumed on St. Patrick’s Day worldwide

SOURCE: spoonuniveristy.com

Movie Night

Follow the journeys of six female cannabis entrepreneurs.

Released last November, Lady Buds tells the stories of six brave California women who started businesses as growers, activists, and retailers in the cannabis industry after it was legalized the state in 2016. The 96-minute documentary, directed by Chris J. Russo, o ers an intimate look at the challenges that owners of small cannabis businesses must overcome when faced with competition by large corporations. The lm received rave reviews in Vogue and Variety. Stream it on Amazon Prime, YouTube, iTunes, and Vimeo.

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VOX POPULI Question: How can you tell spring has nally arrived?

JENNIFER DUGAN

Mom Somerville, MA ___________________ When I wake up early in the morning and the sun is already shining

JAYNE PERKINS

Librarian Spencer, MA ___________________ I know spring has arrived when crocus blossoms start popping up on my lawn.

DAN BLAKE

Wine buyer Nashua, NH ___________________ It’s spring when I can sit outside on my patio and enjoy a drink without getting cold.

BRETT LETOURNEAU

Chef Boston, MA ___________________ I know it’s spring when the rst local vegetables, like peas and arugula, start to come in.

SARA COHEN

Artist Cambridge, MA ___________________ It’s the smell in the air when it’s nally warm enough to drive around with my car windows open.

Peachy Keen Pop star Justin Bieber’s cannabis pre-rolls are now available in Massachusetts.

NETA dispensaries—with locations in Brookline, Franklin, and Northampton, Massachusetts—partnered with California-based Palms Premium to make Justin Bieber’s limited-edition PEACHES Pre-Rolls by Palms available in the Bay State. Named for Bieber’s hit song, PEACHES, the 0.5-gram pre-rolls come in packages of seven and contain whole- ower indica, sativa, and hybrid strains. Each package comes with a lighter featuring the PEACHES graphic logo. $55

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GROW LOCAL

Don’t miss New England’s cannabis event of the year.

From cannabis-yoga demos to workshops on growing hemp, the 2022 New England Cannabis Convention, taking place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, March 18-20, is the region’s largest industry event. Check out vendors, hear inspirational speakers, learn about investment opportunities, or nd out how you can train for a new career. The winners of the 2022 New England Cannabis Community Awards will be announced on the event’s opening night. Tickets available online and onsite, $30-$500.

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