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The Boston Traveler

May 23rd, 2008

Coming Up: Boston Pops EdgeFest 2008 with Natalie Merchant

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 […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

May 21st, 2008

Tourist Attractions: Newbury Street

Let’s take a quick trip to Back Bay’s Newbury Street, one of the most popular shopping, eating, and people-watching destinations in Boston for locals and tourists alike.
Newbury Street is an eight-block, mixed-use thoroughfare, lined on both sides by many dozens of retail and restaurant businesses housed in gorgeous, historic, renovated 19th-century brownstones. The intricate […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

May 16th, 2008

New Kids on the Block Make the Old Kids on ‘Today’ Swoon

It looks like it was raining fairly hard this morning in New York, but that didn’t stop women around my age from showing up to drool and reminisce over the reunited New Kids on the Block when they appeared at Rockefeller Plaza. Since I was never into boy bands, I can’t say I share […]

By Chandra -- 2 comments

May 8th, 2008

Cab Alert: Beware Logan Fees for East Boston Trips

Local NBC affiliate WHDH had an interesting report on the 11pm news broadcast last night. It was an undercover investigation that confirmed what many taxi-loving commuters probably already knew — some cab drivers like to make more money than they’re due by scamming what they hope are unsuspecting riders.
I personally prefer sticking with mass […]

By Chandra -- 3 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Hel-lo, Chelsea!

Boston-area comedy fans, you’re in luck, because one of the funniest people anywhere is about to pass through our corner of the universe.
That would be the one and only Chelsea Handler, a talented author of humorous fare, not to mention the creative force behind the thoroughly entertaining TV show Chelsea Lately, previously called The Chelsea […]

By Chandra -- 0 comments

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 […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

March 24th, 2008

Sing Along with Michael Jackson at Midnight

Yeah, I know — it’s not exactly cool in most circles to dig Michael Jackson these days. But, there was a time back during the height of the Michael versus Prince Wars (remember those? I do!) when M.J. was badder than bad. It’s great some people still haven’t forgotten that despite all […]

By Chandra -- 0 comments

March 12th, 2008

A Slice of Boston: Breakin’ on the T

Well, I’ve heard of dancers bustin’ some moves on train station platforms. But, I think this is the first time I’ve seen any this big do their thing inside an actual subway car.
Someone happened to be carrying their video camera or cellphone when a couple of B-boys caught a Red Line T train at […]

By Chandra -- 0 comments

January 4th, 2008

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Throw Down Online

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 […]

By Chandra -- 0 comments

December 23rd, 2007

Catching Up with MIT: They’re Kinda Cranky

So, what have the brilliant minds at Cambridge’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology been up to in 2007?
I spent significant time this morning browsing assorted Best Of 2007-type compilations on numerous local publications’ websites. As I expected from one of the most widely read free newspapers around these parts, the Boston Phoenix produced some particularly […]

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