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March 24th, 2008 by jamie a
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This spring, learn how to be a responsible consumer and learn about the importance of sustainable design at this year’s
Held at the Hynes Convention Center from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30, this festival celebrates “green living” and how we can all do our part to make a difference. Since Boston has been ranked at #3 on the list of America’s Greenet Cities and Cambridge ranks in at #6, this festival fits right in.
Participating vendors include Alt Wheels, Equal Exchange, Greenward, LUSH, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, among many others. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and children under 12 are free, so it’s a great event for the whole family!
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March 5th, 2008 by jamie a
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Since Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, it’s time to start making plans for the big day! Boston’s mighty proud of its Irish heritage and the city is famed for throwing amazing Saint Patrick’s Day parties.
If you’re going to be in the city, the delightful folks at , which is the largest in Boston. From Friday, March 7 to Saturday, March 8th, you can get your fill of delicious brews, corned beef and hash, live Irish and rock and roll bands, along with tons of people jigging away on the dancefloor.
, where you can drink and learn at the same time! Sam’s classic brews are a staple of life in Boston and if you’ve got a , your entry is included, making an even sweeter deal.
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February 28th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 28 (6 pm)
Head over to the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square to hear Adrian Tomine read from his latest graphic novel, .
Friday, February 29 (7 pm)
Join the Campaign for the Central Square Theatre by attending the ! Held at MIT’s student Stratton Center, there will be auctions, music and dancing, free food, drinks, and more.
Saturday, March 1 (4 pm)
The MFA will be showing the film , following the political journeys of Joan Baez in the summer of ‘69.
Sunday, March 2 (6 pm)
Help out the newly formed 826 Boston with a ! The benefit will fund a desperately needed P.A. system for 826, allowing them to give kids hands-on production experience.
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 21 (5-9 pm)
is back at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum with “Sari Night.” An evening of art, cocktails, snacks, and entertainment will celebrate the museum’s newest exhibit, “Luxury for Export.”
Friday, February 22 (3 pm)
The Harvard Bookstore welcomes who will be discussing his newest book, The Race Card.
Saturday, February 23- Sunday, February 24 (10 am)
The Boston Globe presents the at the Seaport World Trade Center. This expo features over 200 vendors along with food, fun, and fantastic displays all about the world of travel.
Sunday, February 24 (1 pm)
Join the Cambridge Center for Adult Education for . Learn which essential oils help your body and take home a personalized mist for your own body needs. Registration is required, so be sure and call to reserve a space!
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February 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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Celebrate Black History Month in Boston with a visit to the and a walk down the .
The museum, with a campus in both Boston and Nantucket, is a great way to explore African American culture and achievements. Start off with a visit to , the first publicly funded grammar school for African American children in the country. The building now houses museum exhibitions and the museum store.
There’s also the , which is the oldest extant black church building in the U.S. built by free African American artisans. It’s been named a National Historic Landmark and is also the final stop on the Black Heritage Trail.
Tours of the Black Heritage Trail are offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but the trail is certainly walkable without a guide. This outlines all the stops that are on the trail, including the George Middleton House and The Phillips School.
For more reading on the African American history of Boston, there’s and presented by BostonBlackHistory.org.
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February 15th, 2008 by jamie a
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From March 9-14 and 16-21, returns to Boston!
Over 100 of Boston’s best and most celebrated restaurants will be offering 3-course prix-fixe meals at $20.08 for lunch and $33.08 for dinner during Restaurant Week. Every neighborhood in the city has at least a few restaurants participating in the event, so you’re even sure to find something in your neck of the woods to love.
From the eclectic 1920s speakeasy charm of The Beehive in the South End to the classic New England fare of Anthony’s Pier 4, there’s plenty of new spots to check out as well as old favorites to revisit.
Personally, I’d love to hit up Sibling Rivalry, Mare, Sauciety, and head back to Chez Henri for another one of their delectable Cuban sandwiches. Cheers!
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February 14th, 2008 by jamie a
First off, Happy Valentine’s Day, blog readers!
February 13- April 19
Catch at the Boston Athanaeum. The exhibit features the artist’s views on the Athanaeum where he celebrates the building’s interior space by focusing on its symmetry and architecture.
Thursday, February 14 (7:30 - 9:30 pm)
Grab your sweetie and head over to Soni Yoga for a night of . Relax in the candlelit studio along with some light refreshments.
February 15, 16, 17
Join The Handel and Haydn Society for a performance of Mozart’s at Boston Pops Symphony Hall.
Sunday, February 17 (10 am- 6 pm)
Celebrate with the on Beach Street with dragons, firecrackers, and some delicious Dim Sum!
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February 7th, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, February 8 (6 pm)
Catch the opening of the photography exhibit . The exhibit is the joint work of father-and-son photographers B.D. and Ben Cohen and focuses on their underground commute.
Saturday, February 9 (11 am)
Head over to the Harvard Coop bookstore for with the kids. After storytime, Winnie the Pooh will be stopping in for a visit!
Saturday, February 9 (11 am - 3 pm)
Pick up something special for your sweetheart at at the Alchemist Lounge. This event is brought to the public by Boston Handmade, a group of local indie crafters who sell their wares on Etsy.com.
Sunday, February 10 (10 am)
Treat yourself to something relaxing during ! The fitness center is offering deals on spa services for both members and non-members at their 5 Boston locations. This event runs through February 16th.
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January 31st, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, January 31 (7-8:30 pm)
Head over to Mary Norton Hall in Old South Church for the first night of . This is course that will meet on the following five Thursdays and will chronicle the history of the chosen operas.
Friday, February 1
The ICA presents the opening day of their new exhibit in conjunction with the Tate Modern museum in London. This exhibit “examines how a sense of theater or spectacle has had an impact on the museum experience, redefining the roles of spectator and participant.”
Saturday, February 2 (10 am - 8 pm)
The Bayside Expo Center is hosting the this weekend to “…inspire, inform and empower rural and urban citizens alike by presenting a wide range of green practices, techniques and strategies for taking action to create a comfortable, compassionate and sustainable future and a liveable planet.”
Through February 3
American Reperatory Theatre presents , a play by Michael Frayn that chronicles the relationship of German physicist Werner Heisenberg and his old friend and colleague Niels Bohr during the onset of World War II.
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January 29th, 2008 by jamie a
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Head on over to Chinatown on Sunday, February 17 for the . The parade will hit the streets at 10 am and will continue until 5 pm with delicious food, amazing performers, and stage performances.
Don’t miss out on this awesome celebration!
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