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Archive for February 2008

February 28th, 2008

Attend Mini-Med School at Harvard

And, no, I’m not making that up. There actually is such a thing as “mini-med school,” at least if you believe the brilliant scientific minds at Harvard Medical School in Boston (and who, pray tell, wouldn’t?).
Amazingly, the seminars offered at mini-med school are available to the general public … free of charge. That’s […]

By Chandra -- 3 comments

February 28th, 2008

Christopher Walken’s Hasty Pudding Honor Revisited

On Friday, February 15, I wrote about Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Walken’s trip to Cambridge to receive his Hasty Pudding Theatrical honor as 2008 Man of the Year. Lucky me, I recently found more in-depth footage of the event in addition to the short video I included with the original article.
If you’re a true […]

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February 27th, 2008

The Boston Red Sox Go to D.C.

…and all the President got was a huge crowd, lots of good-natured laughter, and a supercool custom team jersey with his name and a number on it.
Earlier today, the Boston Red Sox made their second trip to the George Bush-helmed White House as World Series champs. The first time they visited the United States’ […]

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February 27th, 2008

Plan Early for St. Patrick’s Day with The Beehive

I know — it’s not even March yet. But, it’s never too early to start preparing for one of Boston’s most anticipated holidays each year, namely St. Patrick’s Day. Happening hot spot The Beehive (541 Tremont Street, Boston, 617-423-0069) is already getting its own first annual celebration together for the big day next […]

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February 26th, 2008

Jam at the World’s First OurStage College Clash

Whoever said the best things in life aren’t free (or something like that) never heard of the people responsible for OurStage.com and its upcoming OurStage College Clash competition. Heck, until recently, neither had I. But, now that I am aware of the ambitious venture and its creators, I won’t forget them anytime soon […]

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February 24th, 2008

These Shoes Are Made for Watching

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts (Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, 617-267-9300) definitely knew what it was doing when it decided to host the Walk This Way exhibit — there are few things that many women (and I’m guessing some men) love more than shoes. So, why settle for a stodgy museum […]

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February 24th, 2008

Eating Disorder Awareness Week Is Here

A very important issue is about to take center stage in Boston, courtesy of Newton’s non-profit Multiservice Eating Disorders Association (MEDA), which is hosting Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The letters in the acronym MEDA alternatively stand for Mentor, Empower, Develop, and Assist. Accordingly, the group is committed to educating the public to raise […]

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February 24th, 2008

Dive into the 3D Waters

Like fish, and not just or necessarily to eat? Two popular Boston destinations are currently screening films capable of giving viewers an extra-special underwater nature experience.
And, these aren’t the run-of-the-mill, humdrum movies already available at the local theater either. The New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are going grand instead, serving up […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2008

Sophie Freud Speaks on Her Famous Family

Here’s an event that’s worth attending, even if you’re not really into books or libraries — the “fascinating” factor alone is a sufficient draw. Tonight at 7:30pm EST, Sophie Freud, the granddaughter of renowned and still influential Austrian psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, will make an appearance at Waltham Public Library (735 Main Street, Waltham, 781-314-3425).
Last […]

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February 19th, 2008

More No Pants for Boston

If you recall, back on January 12th, intrepid commuters in Boston took to the subways and dropped their pants, all for the sake of the city’s first ever No Pants! Subway Ride. The historic stunt had been out of the news for a while, but it resurfaced this past Sunday when Boston Globe writer […]

By Chandra -- 2 comments