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#126 Get your jeopardy on at Trivia night

Posted by Michael DiMella on Mon, Aug 30, 2010

triviaGet your trivia on at some local pubs and bars!

Joshua Tree (Davis Square ): Tuesday at 9pm 256 Elm Street

Sweetwater (Back Bay): Tuesday  at 9pm: Medulla Oblongata Trivia: 3 Boylston Place

Our House West (Allston): Monday at 9pm: known as the hardest Trivia in Boston: 1277 Commonwealth Ave

Coogans (Financial District): Thursdays at 7pm: 171 Milk Street

Harry's Bar & Grill (Brighton): Monday at 8pm 1430 Commonwealth Ave

The Druid (Cambridge): Wednesday 8pm: 1357 Cambridge Street

We tried our best to keep the whole Stump Trivia out of the loop, but if you don't care what kind of trivia you do, here is a complete list of Stump trivia in the city of Boston.
http://www.stumptrivia.com/locations.aspx

#122 Tour the Boston Public Library

Posted by Michael DiMella on Wed, Aug 25, 2010

Boston Public Library CourtyardOh yay...it's raining once again, for the third day in a row. I suppose this would be a good day to take it indoors...maybe grab a book at the Boston Public Library....Founded in 1848, the Boston Public Library was the first large free municipal library in the US. In addition to its 6.1 million books, the library boasts over 1.2 million rare books and manuscripts, a wealth of maps, musical scores and prints.

Visit Bates Hall (known as one of the most important rooms in the world with barrel-arched ceilings enclosed by half domes on each end and English oak bookcases)

The Chavannes Gallery:
Murals painted by renowned French artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

The Abbey Room:
Murals entitled the "Quest of the Holy Grail" and I don't think they are Monty Python murals...although that would be quite entertaining.

The Sargent Gallery:
See murals painted by John Singer Sargent

And don't forget to grab some lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant  and then actually walk through the Courtyard. It's absolutely breathtaking.

#78 Salsa Cruise on Boston Harbor

Posted by Michael DiMella on Mon, Jul 12, 2010

Salsa Boston Feel like dancing the night away, but dont know the moves? That's ok...Salsa Lesson's are taught before the cruise heads out.

Check out the schedule and see if your night entails some Salsa moves!

July
Fri, Jul 2
Sun, Jul 4 * Special Cruise »
Fri, Jul 9
Fri, Jul 16
Fri, Jul 30

August
Fri, Aug 6
Fri, Aug 13
Fri, Aug 20
Fri, Aug 27

 

Ticket Price: $20 for Advance purchase and $25 for purcahse at the dock. (Salsa lessons are an extra $2). http://salsaboston.com/cruise/

#36 Museum of Fine Arts: Memorial Day Open House

Posted by Michael DiMella on Mon, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day Open House
Special Events
Memorial Day Open House
10 am — 4:45 pm
Monday, May 31, 2010
Various Locations

Join in a day of celebration with free general admission for all, including free admission to "The Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC." Highlights include films, art activities, and performances. 

One of the largest museums in the United States with over one million visitors a year. It exhibits over 450,000 works of art.

The collection includes:
Egyptian articfacts, French impresisonist and post-impressionist, 18 and 19th century American art, Chinese painting, Japanese pottery, and they also offer numerous classes!


#30 It's finally GORGEOUS OUT! Eat Outside!!

Posted by Michael DiMella on Tue, May 25, 2010

Eastern Standard

The weather is starting to get nice in Boston,yes, it's a wee bit hot out right now, but what a better way to soak it up than eating outside! Especially this evening, when it's the best time to grab some good food and drink. Enjoy our short list of some superb places to dine outside (some of them are covered, so if you burn easily, it shouldn't be an issue). Whether you're wanting high energy (Fenway) or a quiet dinner...we tried to get a good sampling of them all.

Gaslight- South End: 560 Harrison Ave

Toro!
-South End: 1704 Washington St

Blu Restaurant- Chinatown: 4 Avery Street

Scoozi -Back Bay: 237 Newbury St

Eastern Standard -Kenmore: 528 Commonwealth Ave

Sonsie-Back Bay: Newbury Street

Om -Harvard Square: 92 Winthrop Street

Fenway Cantina-Fenway:1260 Boylston Street

Tremont 647- South End: 647 Tremont Street (A pooch friendly patio!)

Bond Restaurant | Lounge - Financial District: 250 Franklin Street


 

#21: SoWa Open Market 7th season kickoff weekend

Posted by Michael DiMella on Sun, May 16, 2010

SOWA market

"This is Boston's version of London's Portobello market, with vintage clothes sellers and young fashion and jewelry designers rubbing elbows with artists and cheese makers and antiques dealers. What's exciting about this market is that it changes each week. So, some Sundays you'll discover a local artist who is there only that day. Everyone sells from tables beneath white tents."

That's what the NY Times had to say about the SoWa open market, which just so happens to be kicking of its 7th season this weekend from 10am-5pm today.

This is the biggest season opener to date, featuring 140 indie designers, crafters, artists, musicians, farmers and much more.

Take note that the market has moved down the block to a new location this year.  Now at the humongous parking lot at 460 Harrison Ave at the end of Thayer Street.  Head down, you can't miss the big white tents.

The market will be open every Sunday through October 31, 2010, excluding 3 major holiday weekends (May 30, July 4, and September 5).

For more info check out the website:
http://www.southendopenmarket.com/


Head on over and let us know if you score any great finds and who your favorite vendors are!

 

#19 Tour Boston on Bicycle

Posted by Michael DiMella on Fri, May 14, 2010

urban adventures

Not to give you a weather update, because you can obviously tell what it's like out side, but we have it on good authority that it's supposed to clear up for a bit this afternoon...so we wanted to suggest Urban AdventureTours, which gives you a unique, eco-friendly bicycle tour throughout the Boston area. Between the hours of 10am and 2pm (and don't forget their Funway to Fenway and Bikes@Night Tours) you can cruse through Boston on bike and see architecture and history.

 Check out their touring schedule right here. Or just check out their website for more info! It sure beats walking!

http://www.urbanadventours.com/

We know two healthy things in a row might freak some of you out. Just wait till tomorrow!!  It's going to rock!!