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Concert Tix for $10 2007-07-24 08:00:00 No time to elaborate. Have to run to client meeting. $10 Concert
Ticket Sale. Click (here). Promo runs today only, Tuesday July 24, from 10am to 10pm.
Shakespeare on the Common 2007-07-23 11:27:00 For those that make the annual trip to Boston Common
during the summer to see a free performance of Shakespeare
on the Common, be aware that the schedule has been chopped to about 1/3 this year due to budget cuts. Instead of the the usual 20 performances, there will only be 7. That's right SEVEN. The Boston Globe ran an article on this yesterday (here). So pack up the lawn chairs and beach blankets and head over to the Common this week. Otherwise, you'll miss your chance.This year, they're doing A Midsummer Night's Dream. I watched them rehearse briefly on Friday evening - It should be a great show. I have great respect for folks that can memorize and perform an entire play. Those are skills I just don't have. I can barely remember all the words to the songs on the radio. I'm hoping to go when I get back from my business trip late this week.Click (here) for the official website or see below for the schedule of performances.Tuesday, July 24 @ 8:00 p.m.Wednesday, July 25 @
Getting a Gun in Boston - Part Two 2007-07-22 15:53:00 Sorry about not posting yesterday, I was busy Harry Pottering. As I told everyone a couple weeks ago, I finally received my gun license. Read about the entire gun licensing process (here).Yesterday, I took my newly acquired gun license to the gun shop to purchase my first firearm. From the research that I had done online, the closest/nicest gun shop in the area is The Four Seasons in Woburn - official website (here).The folks there are very friendly and quite knowledgeable. Since it took me 6 months to get my license, that gave me ample time to do research on what I would purchase as soon as I got my license. Here are things to consider.CaliberI decided to start with a .22 because ammo is cheap and I'm going to need lots and lots of practice so it's the most economical way to go. Second, most competition shooting is done with a .22, so it's a good thing to start with. Lastly, because it's a small caliber weapon, there's not much kickback.Brand I also just started a subscrip Read more:Boston
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Gospel Fest 2007 2007-07-20 14:07:00 Coming to Boston City Hall Plaza this Sunday, July 22nd is Gospel
Fest 2007. The event will take place from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.This year marks the 8th anniversary of this firmly established Boston tradition. GospelFest 2007 blends contemporary and traditional gospel melodies and this year will feature Karen Clark-Sheard and J Moss. The program will also showcase Pajam artist 21:03 and local talent The Kingdom Sanctuary Choir.Click (here) for more information on the two featured performers.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com
East Boston Italian Festival 2007-07-19 20:43:00 The saga continues. Now i'm in Philly, missed my connection due to delays, but rescheduled on an 11pm flight back to Boston
. Let's hope there aren't any delays on this one. I'd like to be home at some point tonight.Starting tomorrow and lasting the entire weekend is the 13th Annual East Boston ItalianFestival
. The opening ceremony starts tomorrow (July 20th) at 7pm. Festivities will continue for the remainder of the weekend. Click (here) for official website and schedule of events. Here are my two favorites from the list:1. "World's Largest Sausage Eating Contest." So many jokes, so little time. Click (here) for a link to the contestants' profiles. 2. The music stylings of Frank Stallone (or as I'm sure Sylvester Stallone calls him: Mini-Me) Frank is his little brother, but you could tell me he was a clone and I wouldn't be surprised.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com
Concerts in the MFA Courtyard 2007-07-18 16:03:00 Happy Hump Day everyone. Not so happy for me as I'm stuck in the Chicago O'Hare airport for the next several hours. Have a drink for me if you're out and about tonight.The MFA has been hosting a summer concert series in their courtyard all summer and now it's about halfway through. Concerts are held Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the courtyard. So if you're feeling classy and artsy tonight, go check it out. If it rains, the concert is brought indoors. Official website (here) and remaining concerts listed below.Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience - July 18Vieux Farka Toure - July 25Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective - August 1Elvis Perkins in Dearland with Dr. Dog - August 8Erin McKeown with the Winterpills - August 15Budos Band - August 22UPDATE: For those of you that were wondering, it's 5 hours later and I'm sitting on the plane in the middle of a lightning storm with 20 planes ahead of us. The airport is shut down so we can't head back so I guess we'll eve
Taste of Cambridge 2007-07-17 10:41:00 I love food festivals for the same reason I love buffets. As a single guy, I can sample alot of different foods without having to order a bunch of dishes and eat leftovers for the rest of the week. Coming up on Thursday (unless it rains) is the Taste of Cambridge
food festival. Official website (here)"The Taste of Cambridge is a celebration of the diverse restaurant scene in Cambridge. With cuisine from America to Japan to Brazil to France and everything in between, Cambridge is a melting pot- a tasty one to be sure- of culture and cuisine. This event features creative and abundant samples of food, beer and wine from the wonderful restaurants found around the city, enhanced by a beautiful outdoor setting, live music and a great crowd."Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. You can get them online at the website or at any Cambridge Whole Foods store.The event is currently planned for July 19th 5:30-7:30pm 2007 in Technology Square near Kendall. If it rains though, the even
Sasso's Oyster Night 2007-07-17 10:33:00 What's better than raw oysters? Free raw oysters. Sasso restaurant is hosting it's first ever Oyster night tonight, Tuesday July 17th. Oyster night will feature prosecco wine and Island Creek Oysters - FREE. The event runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm or until the food runs out.Sasso is a new restaurant from the team that brough us Lucca in the North End. Click (here) for their official website. Sasso's owner, Skip Bennet will be there shucking oysters and giving away free T-shirts.Sasso Restaurant & Bar 116 Huntington AvenueBoston Massachusetts(617) 247-2400Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com Read more:Night
Harry Potter at the BPL 2007-07-16 18:04:00 Happy Monday everyone. As you may well know, the final HarryPotter
book is going to be released this Saturday. If you haven't pre-ordered it yet, go (here) to find out where the best deal is. In celebration of the upcoming release, the Boston Public Library in Copley is holding free screenings of all the films to date. Each film will be shown at 1:30pm in the Rabb Lecture Hall. Apologies for not getting this out sooner, because the first screening already happened today.Mon July 16 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneTues July 17 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsWed July 18 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanFri July 20 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireOn Saturday, July 21, the BPL will host Harry Potter Day from 9am to 5pm in the Young Adults and Children's Rooms. They'll be celebrating the new release with movies, trivia, and games.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com
Brunch in Boston 2007-07-15 19:14:00 When I lived in the South End, there were numerous options for brunch on Sunday mornings: Garden of Eden, Aquitaine, Tremont 647, and my personal favorite Metropolis Cafe. It was at Metropolis that I found the best orange juice next to fresh squeezed.Quick aside for the OJ - Natalie's Orchid Island orange juice is what they serve at Metropolis. I used to go religiously and order that stuff, one day while sitting at the bar area and having my breakfast, I asked the waitress if i could see the juice jug. I read the label and promptly went home and googled the name. Then I emailed the company to find out where I could buy it. Answer: Trader Joe's. Believe me, it's awesome stuff.Back to the topic of brunch. After moving from the south end, it's been slim pickins in terms of places i could walk to closeby. Last week I walked over to The Paramount in Beacon Hill with some friends. It was my first time eating there and I will say that it was pretty good. If you've never been Read more:Boston
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Bastille Day Street Dance 2007-07-13 10:07:00 Tomorrow, July 14th is Bastille Day. In celebration of this French Holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille in 1789 the French Library Alliance is hosting a "StreetDance
" from 6pm to 11pm tonight on Marlborough Street between Berkeley and Clarendon streets. Obviously that section of street will be closed off to traffic so if you're on the road, take a detour. The event features live music by three French-speaking performers: Rechard Lemvo from the Congo, Ousmane Toure from Senegal, and Emeline Michel from Haiti. Dance to the live music, sample some French Food, grab a cold beer or glass of wine and take a load off. It's been a long week. Tickets are $35 at the door if they haven't sold out yet. Broaden your horizons and celebrate a holiday from the folks that brought us french fries, french toast, and my personal favorite: french kissing. Just kidding..........french fries are my favorite.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email
Getting a Gun License In Boston 2007-07-12 12:53:00 My LTC (License
to Carry) finally arrived. In celebration, I thought that I would detail out the steps that it takes for all my readers so that hopefully you will have an easier time getting one. In addition, these steps only apply to the city of Boston
, most of the suburbs are less strict, so just keep that in mind and be sure to check in with your city's Police HQ to see what the exact protocol isTypes of LicensesThere are 3 types of Licenses that you can get:FID Card - A Firearms Identification Card is good for shotguns and rifles only. So if you plan on hunting, you can just go for one of these cards.LTC Class A - A Class A License to Carry allows you to purchase "high capacity" weapons. A high capacity weapon is defined as a handgun that holds more than 10 rounds or a shotgun that holds more than 5 founds. Also, if you get an unrestricted Class A LTC, you can carry a concealed handgun. Note: If you're in Boston, chances are you won't get approved for an unrestricted Clas
Tito Puente Latin Music Series 2007-07-11 19:12:00 If hanging out in a cemetary isn't your thing, maybe this will be more to your liking. Also on Thursday night (7pm - 9pm) O'Day Park in the South End will be hosting a performance by Cuban drummer Francisco Mela and his group Melao. His most recent album also named "Melao" was named the best debut album of 2006 by All About Jazz magazine.If you like Latin
Jazz, click here for information on the rest of this concert series sponsored by Berklee School of Music
. And if you don't know where O'Day Park is, the address is 85 West Newton Street. Oh, last but not least, all the concerts are free. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com Read more:Puente
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Forest Hills Lantern Festival 2007-07-11 19:04:00 Happy Hump Day Everyone. Hope you're out celebrating and having a good time on this muggy Wednesday evening. Tomorrow night, July 12, from 6pm to 9pm the ForestHills
Cemetery in Jamaica Plain will hold a LanternFestival
.Inspired by the traditional Japanese Bon Festival, a Buddhist ritual honoring the spirits of family members, you can inscribe and light a lantern with a candle and then set it to float on Lake Hibiscus. Japanese taiko drummers, traditional Japanese and Chinese dancers, and gospel singers will provide live entertainment. Like I said 'inspired' by the Japanese festival, but these folks are jazzing it up a bit. Click (here) for official website and additional information. Admission is free but making a lantern will cost $10. If it rains, the event will be rescheduled for the 19th.PS. There are no lights in the cemetary, so if you stay until after sundown, be sure to bring a flashlight with you so you can find your way out.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or E
Drive In Movies 2007-07-10 16:35:00 Drive In Movies were before my time, but I stumbled upon a list of a few in the area, and it's piqued my interest. It could be a fun novelty to check out at some point. For those of you in the same boat as me, and those of you that are older and just want to re-live the good 'ol days, here's a few places to check out while the weather is nice out. Northfield Drive In (MA & NH Border)Northfield – Hinsdale Road (Rt. 63)Wellfleet Drive in (Cape Cod)Route 6 Eastham-Wellfleet LineMansfield Drive In (Connecticut)228 Stafford Rd, Mansfield Center, CTKnow of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com
Maroon 5 Concert Ticket Presale 2007-07-09 14:30:00 Calling all huge fans of Maroon
5. Presale tickets for their concert at TD Banknorth Garden on Monday, Oct 15, 2007 at 7:30pm just went on sale 30 minutes ago for members of their fan club.Membership into the Maroon 5 fan club costs $35. So if you're willing to shell out the extra dough, you can get tickets now for their concert in October. Click (here) for the Ticket
master page where you can purchase tickets now. Tix are $38 and $48, not too bad if you ask me.If you'd rather not shell out the extra $35, tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday 7/14 at 10am EST.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com Read more:Concert
Copley Square Summer Concert Series 2007-07-09 14:12:00 Many thanks to Bloggery reader Joanie for letting me know about this event. Starting this Thursday, July 12th, catch a free outdoor concert at the 2007 WBOS FREE SummerConcert
Series presented by Mohegan Sun. The series begins on July 12th at Copley Square
Park in the Back Bay and continues on every Thursday through August 16th. Concerts start at 5:30pm. See the schedule below or click (here) to go to the official event website. 7/12/07 - Brandi Carlile & The Dennis Brennan Band7/19/07 - Martin Sexton & Chad Perrone7/26/07 - The Cat Empire & Eli "Paperboy" Reed and The Trueloves8/2/07 - DeSol & Ryan Shaw8/9/07 - Fountains of Wayne & Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles8/16/07 - Matt Nathanson & Jonatha BrookeKnow of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com
Revere Beach Makeover 2007-07-08 14:04:00 I was in Lynn, MA on Thursday evening test driving a car and the sales rep took me on the 'scenic route' along the beach in Revere
. It was somewhat scenic, but what really caught my attention was all the construction that was going on alongside Revere Beach
. Orange cones and barricades were up everywhere, limiting everyone to a single lane of traffic.Sure enough, today's Globe has an article describing the renovations that are going on right now. Click (here) to read the entire article. The Department of Conservation and Recreation is spending about $11 million dollars on renovations and the project is expected to take until early next year. If you don't mind dealing with the construction, the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival just started this weekend and will continue on until July 15th. Click (here) for the festival schedule. Swing by to see the sand castles and grab a sandwich at the famous Kelly's Roast Beef. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Lik Read more:Makeover
Life is Good Summer Festival 2007-07-06 21:40:00 You've seen their products. Maybe you've been to their store on Newbury. Life is Good is hosting a summer festival tomorrow Saturday July 7 at Fenway Park. It's going to be a great time for the whole family. The event runs from 11am to 6pm. Official website and additional info can be found (here) For just $20 per adult and $10 per kid, you can enjoy a host of activities, including: Dunk-a-Yank TankWorld's Biggest Game of CatchPeanut PitchingScavenger HuntsDugout PhotosFootball FlingMagic ShowsBubble Gum Blowing ContestsFace PaintingSpin-to-WinBatting CageSeed SpittingSoccer KickArts and CraftsDog BowlingBaseball Speed PitchDouble DutchSnaggleThis is a charity event with a goal of raising $1 million on behalf of the Red Sox Foundation and Project Joy, a grassroots nonprofit utilizing the healing power of play to foster the social and emotional development of Boston's poorest children. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownb Read more:Festival
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Smashing Pumpkins 2007-07-05 09:58:00 The Smashing Pumpkins
will be releasing their comeback album in a week (July 10th). They just announced this week what their Fall tour schedule will be. Supposedly, fans who pre-order "Zeitgeist" through the iTunes Music Store will get first crack at tickets via a Ticketmaster promotion. General public tickets go on sale July 14.Full Tour Schedule can be found (here), otherwise this is the date that you want to mark in your calendar. Oct. 15-16: Boston (Orpheum Theatre)Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com Read more:Smashing Pumpkins
Happy 4th of July 2007-07-04 20:58:00 Happy Fourth of July, Everyone. Have a safe evening and try to stay dry.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com Read more:Happy
August Restaurant Week 2007-07-03 11:30:00 It's that time again. Restaurant Week is a month away and this time it's twice as good. This year, during the weeks of August
5-10 and August 12-17, over 150 restaurants in the boston area will offer 3 course lunches for $20.07 and 3 course dinners for $33.07. Not all restaurants will serve both lunch and dinner so be sure to doublecheck (here) on July 11th when the official restaurant list goes live. PSSSssssst.....still reading? Here's a little secret. f you have an American Express card, you can make reservations now before anyone else. Just call the restaurant you're interested in and mention that you have an Amex and that you'd like to make a reservation. Starting July 11, reservations will be open to everyone.Click (here) for more details on the Amex early reservations promo. And click (here) to download a PDF of all the participating restaurants. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com
First of the Month 2007-07-02 10:33:00 I can hear the Bone Thugs singing in my head while I write this post. Wake up...wake up...wake up...it's the first of the month. Well I guess technically it's the 2nd, but anyway. Each month there are a few events that take place in Boston that happen on the "first of." Here's two that you might enjoy.Free Food at Faneuil HallThe Taste of Quincy Market: An international Gourmet Feast, takes place on the first Wednesday of the month all summer (June to September) from 5pm to 7pm. Click (here) for the official website, you'll need to scroll all the way to the bottom to read the little blurb. Participating vendors will be showcase their signature cuisine which ranges from local favorites to more exotic fare.Cocktails at the Museum of Fine ArtMFA First
Fridays is a cocktail hour that is held on the first Friday of each month from 5:30 to 9:30pm. The events feature signature cocktails, a tapas menu, special exhibition highlights, and live music. This one's more on the upscale s Read more:Month
The Hard Rock Cafe Relocates 2007-06-30 22:01:00 As you may have already noticed, the Hard Rock Cafe closed its doors last week after 18 years at its location in the Back Bay/South End area. What you may not know is that the new Hard Rock Cafe is opening up on Monday July 2nd in the location that formerly housed The Rack in Fanuil Hall. The new Hard Rock Cafe Boston will be one of the city’s largest entertainment destinations, with more than 16,000-square feet of space, including a 514-seat restaurant, a live music area for concerts and special eventsI'm not exactly sure when the opening ceremony will be (but if i find out I will update my post) but a bunch of local celebs will be there and they will be smashing 71 guitars to commemorate the founding of the very first Hard Rock Cafe in London in 1971. You read correctly.....71 guitars.....what a waste. Maybe they could donate 71 guitars signed by these celebs to some underprivileged kids instead and do something productive. Anyway, here's a list of the celebs (if you can call
The Shamrock Cup 2007-06-29 13:41:00 Tonight at 6pm, doors open for the first annual Shamrock
Cup. The Shamrock Cup pits 1 of the best amateur boxers from the Connemara Boxing Club in Ireland against the finest from the South Boston Boxing Club. The event starts at 7pm. The Shamrock Cup tournament takes place on Friday, June 29, at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 256 Freeport Street in Dorchester. Admission is $20.00.The South Boston Boxing Club, located at the Curley Recreation Center/L Street Bathhouse, was started in 2003 by community leaders to provide sports programs for local youth. Former professional boxer Danny Long, a South Boston native and Boston police officer, is the head coach.For more informationa, call 617-635-1416. Or go (here). Read the Globe article about the event (here). Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like t
Tax Free Weekend (Aug 11-12) 2007-07-27 11:20:00 The House voted yesterday in favor of a two day sales tax holiday in August. The tax free weekend is set for August 11-12th. The usual 5% sales tax will be suspended for purchases up to $2500. So if you're in the market for some reasonably large purchases, save it for 2 weeks from now. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com Read more:Weekend
Kate Spade F&F Sale 2007-07-26 05:26:00 The Kate Spade
Friends and Family sale starts today and runs until July 28th. The Boston store is located at 117 Newbury Street. Click (here) for a link to the coupon and promo code. Print it out if you're going to goto the store or use code: SUMMER07 for an additional 20% off sale items.Girls, go out and get that bag you've been wanting. Guys, go out and buy that bag that your girl has been wanting. She'll appreciate it. Your wallet will too.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com Read more:Kate Spade
Jazz in July 2007-07-25 09:19:00 Jazz in July is a free concert series that was running during the month of July. Official website (here). If you haven't had a chance to go to a concert yet, there are only 3 daytime concerts left and 2 evening concerts.Lunch Hour Concerts - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Take a break from the ordinary with lunch time concerts at a variety of downtown locations.July 25 The Usual SuspecksWashington & Summer Streets (Rain Location: 101 Arch Street)July 27 Dave Johnson TrioBorders Books - Washington & School StreetsJuly 30 Marianne Solivan QuartetSouth Station Relax After Work -5:00 pm - 7:00 pmExperience some of the hottest downtown establishments and relax with some of the hottest Jazz in Boston. July 31 The Lance Martin Band @ Ivy The Usual Suspecks @ FeltKnow of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com
“Celebrate Seafood” Dinner Series 2007-07-29 16:47:00 Many thanks to Annie from the New England Aquarium for letting me know about their "Celebrate
Seafood" dinner series focused on sustainable seafood. Do you guys remember reading an article last November about how we're going to run out of seafood over the next 50 years? An article was published in Science and there were local news articles everywhere covering it. Here's a link to a BBC article from that time (here).I'm a huge seafood lover. I drove up to Rockport a few weeks ago to get some lobster and do some kayaking. I'm planning on still being around in 2050, and life would suck if there was no seafood left. So everyone do your part to at least be educated on the situation and what alternatives are available.This Tuesday, July 31st, the dinner series will feature Barramundi, an ocean-friendly replacement for Chilean sea bass. BTW, the real name for Chilean Sea Bass is Patagonian Toothfish - just a little bit of trivia for you. My head is full of useless trivia. Click Read more:Dinner
Roxbury Film Festival 2007-07-29 16:32:00 The Roxbury Film Festival
starts this Wednesday, August 1st and runs until August 5th. The festival will be held at multiple venues including: the MFA, Northeastern University, Roxbury Center for the Arts and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Click (here) for a schedule of events each day this week. The Roxbury Film Festival is the largest festival in New England dedicated to showcasing films that celebrate people of color. Our mission is to provide an opportunity for audiences to view these works and experience stories often overlooked in mainstream media. While New England filmmakers of color are the focus of the festival, we also screen films by filmmakers from various backgrounds and regions.The festival is co-sponsored by ACT Roxbury Consortium and The Color of Film Collaborative with assistance from The Roxbury Film Festival Planning Committee.Click (here) to get pricing and also pick up your tickets to the festival.K
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