May 31st, 2008
Since Boston is a college town, bookstores abound wherever you go, some even housing convenient cafes where customers can grab a cup of coffee or tea to go along with their reading distraction of choice. Coming Up: Ten Boston-area bookstores worth visiting, in alphabetical order.
Borders
Helpful staff; nice prices with ample bargains; occasional events; good […]
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May 30th, 2008
A wonderful thing happened in Boston on Thursday, particularly for those individuals who work as skycaps at Logan International Airport.
At the urging of US District Judge William G. Young, American Airlines agreed to discontinue charging a $2-per-bag fee in effect all over the United States. The fee was previously required whenever passengers requested curbside […]
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May 29th, 2008
Miss those open-air raves from your younger days or were too old when they first came out of nowhere? Have no worries because some enterprising people, namely underground electronic music purveyors Soul Clap and Marz Entertainment, have a solution for you: Dancing on the Charles 2008.
First started last year, Dancing on the Charles is […]
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May 28th, 2008
Looking for something interesting, different, and free (the magic word) to do as you wait for the weekend to roll around? Well, why not head over to Copley Square (Boylston Street and Dartmouth Street, Boston) to experience an authentic 1923 Canadian streetcar? Bet you’ve never done that before!
On Thursday and Friday, May 29 […]
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May 27th, 2008
You want fascinating? Boston’s got it — in the form of the ever popular Museum of Science, a Boston landmark and member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that is home to the Charles Hayden Planetarium, the Mugar Omni IMAX Theater, and dozens of animals. The museum is situated steps from the […]
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May 26th, 2008
How’s this for inspiring? The Boston Herald reports that two teenage Dorchester residents, sisters born in Nigeria, will become permanent parts of Boston history on Tuesday. Why? Because they’re pretty darn smart. So smart, in fact, they will each serve as the valedictorian of their respective high school classes at graduation […]
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May 25th, 2008
Monday, May 26, is the last Monday of May, the designated time to observe Memorial Day in the United States. First started in 1866 and known as Decoration Day until 1882, the federal holiday is celebrated to commemorate the U.S. citizens who have died during military service.
Bay State residents and visitors will have the […]
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May 25th, 2008
Charles Street Inn Video Tour
Advantage: The luxurious inn is decorated with historic, antique details to replicate Victorian charm. As a result, the unique style enables visitors to experience a true sense of history often described as romantic.
Disadvantage: If you prefer a modern environment, the renovated 1860s townhouse located in Boston’s historic Beacon […]
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May 23rd, 2008
Pop-rock vocalist Natalie Merchant, formerly of alternative rock’s 10,000 Maniacs, has a sweet two-day gig coming up next week in Boston. The New York native will be performing live twice with the revered Boston Pops Orchestra, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, during EdgeFest 2008.
EdgeFest, now in its fourth year, is a Boston Pops concert […]
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May 22nd, 2008
Warm weather and outdoor concerts go together so well, the only thing that makes them better is when the latter are free. People who realize this and share an appreciation of the planet we call home are in luck, then, because Saturday, May 24th, marks the 15th Annual EarthFest hosted by WBOS Radio 92.9.
Performing […]
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