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Mayor Walsh Gets Into the Christmas Spirit – Boston Tree Lightings 2014
Our new Mayor Marty Walsh got into the Christmas spirit this past weekend with a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting this year. The annual Faneuil Hall Tree lighting took place this past weekend(boo we missed it). It is the earliest tree lighting event in Boston so you […]
New Boston Resident Rick Riordan Presents at Boston Book Festival 2014
The Boston Book Festival is taking place this weekend in and around Copley Square. Thankfully the weather looks like the rain will finally be gone. We love this now annual event which has so many wonderful session over the course of 3 days(mostly on Saturday). Our 2 favorites this year are Rick Riordan and Doris […]
Salem – Not Just a Halloween Destination
Though Halloween is what Salem is best known for, this historic city/town has much to offer tourists, staycationers and day trippers alike. We have visited Salem back in the summer in the past and there is much to like about this coastal city. The cobblestone/brick sidewalks and streets remind me a bit of Faneuil Hall […]
Boston Tree Lighting Events 2013 – Menino to be Honored
Are you ready for Christmas yet? The annual Boston Tree Lighting ceremonies are one of my family’s favorite events to get us into the holiday spirit. The lights, the performances and the general sense of community can’t be beat. Given the time of year make sure you dress appropriately (especially if you are bringing kids). […]
29th Boston Film Festival – Andy Garcia and George of the Center
The annual Boston Film Festival is taking place this weekend starting tomorrow. Andy Garcia will be kicking it off at the Revere Hotel with a viewing of his film “Middleton”. This film festival takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct 25th to 27th. Tickets can be bought through the site but here is the direct […]
Weekend for Book Lovers and Rowing Fans in Boston(Oh and Red Sox Too)
The now annual Boston Book Festival has already started (October 17th to 19th) and tomorrow you will be able not only to attend some of their events but also venture over to the Charles River to experience some of the Head of the Charles Regatta fun. It’s great to have your choice of events in […]
Weekend of Music and Fashion in Boston
This weekend the spotlight seems to be on the Arts. Two major events are taking place this weekend showcasing music and the fashion industry in Boston. The Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival is taking place this weekend just as Boston’s Fashion Week begins it’s official events. The Beantown Jazz Festival is an annual event produced by […]
Boston Area Fall Fairs 2013
Fall starts this Sunday September 22nd so it’s time to update our Fall Fairs for Boston information for 2013. Though King Richard’s Faire and the Big E have already started there is still plenty of time to go out and enjoy these great annual festivals. The weather is supposed to be great this weekend. Each […]
Spotlight on Copley Square and the Pru
Lately we have written a lot about the growing waterfront and that renewed Faneuil Hall marketplace area but the truth is Boston has quite a few “hubs” of entertainment and shopping areas. I grew up in the South End of Boston and one of my favorite things was to walk up Dartmouth St to Copley […]
Boston Tree Lighting Events 2012
Besides putting up your own Christmas Tree there is nothing like going to one of the many Christmas Tree Lighting events in the Boston area. Even if you don’t get a chance to go the tree lighting events themselves making it a point of visiting at night is a must for the Holiday season. My […]
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