January 7th, 2008
Non-Bostonians and Bostonians alike will get a chance to sample yet another local band in action this week when Quincy’s Dropkick Murphys pay late-night host David Letterman a visit on Friday in support of their latest full-length album The Meanest of Times.
If you’re not familiar with the group’s hardcore celtic-punk sound and background, there are [...]
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January 7th, 2008
Can’t get to New England right now for a unique regional carb fix? Still too bloated from all the holiday cuisine scarfed down over the last few months? Well, Massachusetts-based donut chain Honey Dew Donuts has exactly what figure-conscious people near and far need this New Year, and unlike many good things in [...]
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January 5th, 2008
If not, don’t even think about buying any coffin nails in the Bay State. As of January 1 this year, a new state law went into effect requiring retailers to only sell cigarettes with a so-called fire-safe design.
What exactly does that mean? Well, for starters, hopefully no more buildings burning down because some [...]
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January 4th, 2008
Missed the Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ historic 10th Throwdown at Cambridge’s Middle East Downstairs from December 26–30 or perhaps even the New Year’s show at Lupo’s in Rhode Island? Well, you’re not alone.
Lucky for everyone, then, that a handful of avid fans not only managed to snag some precious if occasionally jumpy and/or unfocused video [...]
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January 3rd, 2008
There must be something in the air. Or, maybe it’s just that perfect record the New England Patriots established to much fanfare last Saturday night. In any case, today brings word of yet another worthy sports-related charity event besides the Hot Stove, Cool Music affair I mentioned earlier.
This Sunday, January 6, the non-profit [...]
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January 3rd, 2008
I bet I can guess the first thing you thought upon reading the title of this post: “Huh?” Let me explain because it’s really quite simple. Hot Stove, Cool Music is the official name of a Boston event that celebrates local sports and music while simultaneously contributing funds to worthy charitable causes.
Co-founder and [...]
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January 1st, 2008
Happy New Year, Boston Traveler readers!
Now that the holiday season is over, my wallet is suffering big time as a result of all the money I spent on gifts and holiday preparations. If you’re also feeling a little exhausted on the financial front, what better way to still keep yourself entertained than to take [...]
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