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Holiday Inn Salem Offers Go Boston Card Package

February 11th, 2008 by susan j

Holiday Inn Salem Offers Go Boston Card Package
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Located just 25 minutes from Boston, the Holiday Inn in Salem, New Hampshire is ideally suited for business travelers, families, or those looking for a relaxing weekend escape. This newly decorated hotel has all of the amenities you’d expect from a hotel: complimentary high-speed wireless internet, fitness facilities, a business center, and indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub.

Here at the Go Boston Card, we’re partnering with Holiday Inn Salem to offer a combined hotel and attraction package, which includes overnight accommodations for two people, two 1-day Go Boston Cards, and a complimentary guidebook for one price. Read more about the Go Boston Card Package.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

February 8th, 2008 by jamie a

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Celebrate Black History Month with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from February 7-10 at the Citi Performing Arts Center.

Founded in 1958 in New York City, this dance troupe has been called “the worlds most successful modern dance company.” Since its introduction at the 92nd Street Young Men’s Hebrew Association, it has changed the perception of modern dance along with promoting the African-American cultural experience.

This weekend includes the world premiere of The Groove to Nobody’s Business, the company premiere of Firebird, a new production of Reflections in D, along with many other amazing performances.

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Boston Events for the Week of 2/7

February 7th, 2008 by jamie a

Friday, February 8 (6 pm)
Catch the opening of the photography exhibit Alone Together: Beneath the Streets of Boston. 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 Valentine Story Hour 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 The Be Mine Valentine Craft Show 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 Healthworks Indulge Week! 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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Best of the New 2008

February 5th, 2008 by jamie a

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Boston.com has compiled a swoon-worthy slideshow of the Best of the New 2008 Restaurants in the city and beyond.

From Allium, serving all local ingredients in Great Barrington, to delectable Cambodian specialties at Suvarabhumi Kiri in Allston, there’s something for every foodie in the bunch.

So, next time you’re looking for a night on the town and a delicious meal (guaranteed!), just hop on over to this list and pick a great place to try.

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Crafty Love Notes

February 4th, 2008 by jamie a

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Attention crafty folks! Are you looking to impress your special someone this Valentine’s Day?

ReadyMade magazine and Anthropologie are sponsoring “The Art of Creating Personal Love Notes” on Tuesday, February 5th at 6:30 PM at 799 Boylston Street. The event will feature live demonstrations and free ‘love note kits’ so you can practice your new skills at home.

Space is limited, so be sure and reserve a spot by emailing rsvp@readymademag.com with ‘Boston’ in the subject line.

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Get Out for Super Bowl Sunday!

February 1st, 2008 by jamie a

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If you’re looking for a great place to get out and watch the game this weekend, look no further than the “Globe Staffers Pick Their Favorite Sports Bars” slide show for some new places to try.

From tradition spots like Game On! to neighborhood watering holes, these spots are perfect for cheering with the crowd and making some new football-fanatic friends. Go Pats!

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Boston Events for the Week of 1/31

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 Opera 101: Six Great Operas. 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 “The World as a Stage,” 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 Going Green Expo! 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 Copenhagen, 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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Cape Cod Hotel Tops TripAdvisor List

January 30th, 2008 by susan j

Rowboat on Hyannis BeachHyannis Rowboat Photo uploaded by Bernie McCann

To me, the photo above is classic Cape Cod. And it’s fitting, because the SeaCoast Inn in Hyannis recently topped TripAdvisor’s newly announced Top 10 Hidden Hotel Havens. This family-owned inn also made the 2008 Traveler’s Choice list for Best Hidden Gem and Best Bargain (the average price per night is around $98 - a bah-gain if you ask me!). You can read TripAdvisor’s user reviews here.

While visiting Cape Cod, you might check out the JFK Hyannis Museum, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, and the Cape Cod Museum of Art. All three are open year round and included with the Go Boston Card!

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Chinese New Year in Boston

January 29th, 2008 by jamie a

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Head on over to Chinatown on Sunday, February 17 for the Chinese New Year Parade. 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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Fugakyu Serves up Sushi, Noodles and more

January 25th, 2008 by susan j

Boston sushiLobster tempura at Brookline’s Fugakyu Restaurant Photo uploaded by LarteLove

Coolidge Corner is one of my favorite places in Boston. Well, technically, it’s not in Boston proper, but all it takes is a short ride on the C-Line to take you to this charming Brookline neighborhood. Coolidge Corner is home to an eclectic assortment of shops, restaurants, and an independent movie theater appropriately named the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

But one of the best reasons to visit is for the sushi. Located at 1280 Beacon Street, Fugakyu is consistently ranked as Boston’s best sushi. I recently had my first Fugakyu experience for my boyfriend’s birthday a few weeks ago. He is a sushi connoisseur, and I’m, well, not so much. But as soon as I stepped into the restaurant’s lavishly decorated entryway, I felt as if I’d been transported to a traditional Japanese teahouse. The waitresses float from table to table wrapped in elegant kimonos, and the expansive multi-floor restaurant features bamboo-enclosed booths, screen Tatami rooms, a cocktail bar, and more.

The menu offers plenty of selection for sushi and non-sushi lovers alike. All of the food comes plated elegantly like above. I ordered a plate of the yaki udon with fried tofu and, since I’m vegetarian, I thought I’d try the inari sushi (which is fried bean curd). My boyfriend got his sushi fix with the caterpillar maki, a whimsical concoction of eel, cucumber, scallion, and spicy mayo. We topped that off with glasses of Ume-Shu, Choya (plum wine) and a bowl of delicious tempura ice cream. All in all, a delightful dining experience, even for those who aren’t adventurous sushi-eaters.

For more on dining in and around Boston, check out these posts:
Dining with the Stars
New and Notable Boston Restaurants
College Parents Guide to Boston Dining
Brunch in Boston

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