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Archive for April 2008

April 19th, 2008

How Beautiful Was It in Boston on Friday?

Well, at a truly warm and much-welcomed average temperature of just below 70 degrees, I’d have to say it was…

…all you need is thong slides and iced tea beautiful.

Photo: dreamymo

Tags: boston, massachusetts, new england, seasons, spring, summer, Weather

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April 18th, 2008

Boston Marathon: Ready, Set, Go!

As I’ve previously mentioned, the Boston Marathon will be run for the 112th time next Monday, April 21. When someone says they’re going to give a 26.2-mile marathon their best shot, the number slightly larger than 25 doesn’t quite do the actual length of the race justice. That’s why it helps a great […]

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April 16th, 2008

Get Ready for the Independent Film Festival of Boston

Exactly one week from today, the sixth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston will take off with a variety of movies from a variety of talented filmmakers.
The festival has enjoyed such success in the past that this year’s roster has been expanded to encompass 96 films that will be featured at over 150 screenings. […]

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April 15th, 2008

Gearing Up for the April Triumvirate

Massachusetts’ world-famous annual Boston Marathon is currently less than a week away. On Monday, April 21, the 112th instance of the 26-mile run will be tackled by thousands upon thousands of individuals who must complete grueling training to qualify.
The marathon also coincides with the holiday Patriots’ Day, observed in remembrance of the American Revolution […]

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April 14th, 2008

RIP BostonNOW: Free Daily Bites the Dust

One of the first things I look for when I travel to a new place is a newsstand or sidewalk newspaper boxes in order to get a clearer picture of what’s going on locally. There’s nothing more useful in that regard than the newspapers and other publications created by and for the people who […]

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April 13th, 2008

The Boston Public Library Presents ‘Tsotsi’

If you’re in the mood to take in a movie that explores a world unfamiliar to many people from the United States, then the Boston Public Library has a treat for you on Monday, April 14, from its current film and video series Making a Difference: Individuals Who Chose to Participate.
At 6pm EST, the Central […]

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April 13th, 2008

Great Eats: Thai New Year at Pho Republique

Today happens to be the first day of the three-day Thai New Year, also called Songkran, which is celebrated worldwide from April 13 to April 15. The popular French and Pan-Asian restaurant Pho Republique in South Boston (1415 Washington Street, Boston, 617-262-0005) is joining in the festivities with lots of good food prepared under […]

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April 11th, 2008

Weekend Highlight: Let’s Go Antiquing

Ahhh — another weekend in Boston, another art event, this time Boston Antiques Weekend.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 12–13, Seaport World Trade Center (200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, 877-732-7678) will host the exhibition based on the idea that older is often better.
Art lovers who have an affinity for pretty, mature things, such as vintage clothing and […]

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April 10th, 2008

Treat Your Taste Buds and Fight Child Hunger

It’s almost time for a not-so-cheap annual event that helps a very, very good cause. Thursday, April 10, Boston and American Express will host the 20th annual Taste of the Nation Boston.
Billed as a “Premier Culinary Event” that will help “make sure no kid in America grows up hungry,” Taste of the Nation Boston […]

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April 9th, 2008

A Slice of Boston: Bill Buckner Honored at Fenway

And More Major League Baseball Home Opener Highlights
Red Sox Nation was a great place to be on Tuesday, April 8, as the 2007 World Series Champions celebrated past, present, and future excellence at Fenway Park with this year’s Home Opener, the 108th in team history. The Sox won the game against the Detroit Tigers, […]

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