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The Boston Traveler

Archive for July 2008

July 31st, 2008

Weekend Highlight: Peace 2008 Hip Hop Festival

Boston is the place to be this Saturday, August 2, when the fifth annual Peace Hip Hop Festival kicks off on City Hall Plaza from 4pm to 8pm.
Among the event’s many highlights is the scheduled appearance of hip-hop artists EPMD (which stands for “Erick and Parrish Making Dollars,” in case you’re curious), also known as […]

By Chandra -- 2 comments

July 31st, 2008

Hard Rock Cafe Boston Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Birthday

Iconic Grateful Dead musician Jerry Garcia passed away on August 9, 1995, but his death hasn’t stopped or even lessened the adoration his many fans still feel for him. Case in point: This Friday, the Boston branch of the famous restaurant Hard Rock Cafe will host a birthday bash in honor of Garcia’s August […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

July 31st, 2008

Roxbury Film Festival Presents…

Movie buffs have yet another venue to check out this weekend for some intriguing films normally unavailable at local multiplexes. Made possible through a collaboration of Arts, Culture & Trade (ACT) Roxbury and Color of Film Collaborative, the 2008 edition of the Roxbury Film Festival presents a program of movies featuring the work […]

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July 31st, 2008

See William Shakespeare in Harvard Square

First it was the Bard days on Boston Common, and now it’s the Bard days in Harvard Square. From Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, the Harvard Square Business Association will host Shakespeare in the Square.
The free outdoor theatrical performances will feature the work of the Actors Shakespeare Project, American Repertory Theatre, and […]

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July 27th, 2008

What’s Happening at The Institute of Contemporary Art

Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art has a series of fun, interesting, and free summer events coming up in the next couple of weeks that are appropriate for the entire family, as well as both residents and visitors.
Harborwalk Sounds

July 31 — Soul and jazz music with Sol Melodiq
August 7 — Groove music with Zach Hillyard Band
August […]

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July 27th, 2008

Burlesque Is Coming to The Beehive

On Tuesday, August 5, the South End hotspot The Beehive will entertain guests with a unique performance by Pinchbottom Burlesque from 9pm to 1am. There’s no cover charge to get in on the fun, and a cash bar will be available.
Pinchbottom Burlesque is a New York production company formed by the performing duo Nasty […]

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July 24th, 2008

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

This is a very familiar sight in Boston lately since every day seems to bring yet another thunderstorm. Add periods of torrential rain — complete with booming thunder and startling lightning flashes — that are causing flash floods all over, and you can envision exactly what it looks like fairly regularly around these parts […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

July 23rd, 2008

Summer Booze: Ten Drinks to Beat the Heat

I’ve recently written several posts about family-friendly things, so now it’s time to talk about stuff for adults only.
Boston Globe staffers have done those of us who imbibe alcoholic beverages a great favor. They conducted a survey of sorts that involved sampling numerous drinks at numerous locations to compile a list of Ten Tasty […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

July 22nd, 2008

Dining Deal: Kids Eat Free at Bugaboo

Canadian Rockies-themed Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse currently has a nice special in progress for diners with children. On Tuesday Family Nights through August 26, 2008, children 10 years old and under eat free after 4pm. The special, which includes an ice cream dessert but no beverage, only applies when orders are selected from the […]

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July 21st, 2008

Have Riverboat, Will Travel: Tour Boston by Water Inexpensively

Planning a family-friendly vacation in Boston doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, especially if a substantial portion of your itinerary focuses on enjoying the many nature-based attractions in and around the city. Since no matter where you go in Boston you’re never too far from a body of water, it’s fitting that […]

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