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December 5–18, 2005 The Official Guide to BOSTON
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HOLIDAYGift Guide
2005
D E C E M B E R 5 – 1 8 , 2 0 0 5
DEPARTMENTS
on the cover:Model Elizabeth Smith getsa jump on some holidayshopping.
Photo: Tony Scarpetta
Hair: AnneMarie Aldrich
Makeup: Shauna Shay
Jewelry supplied by John Lewis
Production Assistant:
Juliann Rubijono
Produced by Heather Burke
6 news & notes 13 kids corner10 on stage 14 nightlife12 on exhibit 15 dining
23 current events31 clubs & bars33 museums & galleries38 maps43 sightseeing48 freedom trail50 shopping54 mind & body55 restaurants68 NEIGHBORHOODS
Comedian GARY GULMAN
6 around the hub
22 the hub directory
78 5 questions with…
contents
IN THE BAG:Boston is the perfect place to get something for everyone onyour holiday shopping list. Refer to story, page 16.
PH OTO B Y
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COVER STORY
16 Holiday Gift Guide 2005Panorama shows you where to go to get the perfect gift for everyoneon your list
At The Corner Mall you’ll find a world of shops, boutiques and an international food court offering something for every palate.
While three-quarters of Boston is sleeping,
there’s a party going on at the Top of the Hub.
fa b u l o u s y e a r sfa b u l o u s y e a r s4040LATE NIGHT BISTRO • LIVE JAZZ NIGHTLY
CALL 617.536.1775800 Boylston Street, Prudential Center, Boston
LATE NIGHT BISTRO • LIVE JAZZ NIGHTLY
CALL 617.536.1775800 Boylston Street, Prudential Center, Boston
D E C E M B E R 5 – 1 8 , 2 0 0 5
The Official Guide to BOSTONwww.panoramamagaz ine.com
December 5–18, 2005 Volume 55 • Number 15
Jerome Rosenfeld • CHAIRMAN
Tim Montgomery • PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER
Christine Celli • EDITOR
Scott Roberto • ART/PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
Josh B. Wardrop • ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Sharon Hudak Miller • ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR
Heather S. Burke • PHOTO EDITOR
Marketa Hulpachova • EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Jonathan Chamberlain, Della Huff, Juli Rubijono, Tony Scarpetta •
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jane Coulter, Reshma Melwani, James Sligh,Kevin Spak • EDITORIAL INTERNS
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BEST IN SHOW
Do you wager at home with
your loved ones on who’s
going to win the canine
competitions shown on
Animal Planet? Well, this
month visitors to Boston
have a chance to see show-
dogs and their passionate
owners right up close.
The Bayside Expo
Center, from December8–11, hosts the annual BayColony Dog Show. Actually
a series of four American
Kennel Club shows, the
expo includes something
for every fan of man’s best
friend. More than 12,000
dogs will strut their stuff
in a variety of categories,
including Best of Breed,
the obstacle-laden agility
trials, and the coveted Best
in Show.
Boston Police will
demonstrate the powers of
their bulletproofed K-9
Units, and rescue organiza-
tion Greyhound Friends will
put on their annual Rescue
Parade. Finally, for anybody
doing some last-minute hol-
iday shopping, try the 100
concession booths to find
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Boston’s most prominent museum took a step toward the future on November 14,
when the Museum of Fine Arts broke ground on the newest phase of their expansion
and renovation—a plan that calls for a new multi-level gallery to house the MFA’s exten-
sive collections of American art, a gleaming glass courtyard for public gatherings, and
the reopening of a former museum entrance facing the grassy Fenway area.
MFA Director Malcolm Rogers was joined by state politicians and other distinguished
speakers at the well-attended press conference. A videotaped message by Senator Edward
Kennedy was played, in which the venerable legislator lauded the project and called the
MFA “one of the great cultural jewels of our Commonwealth.”
The extensive MFA building project is expected to be completed in 2010, and will, in
addition to the new structures, provide for the refurbishment of existing galleries and
enlarged conservation and research labs onsite. The museum has set a fundraising goal
of $500 million to support the renovations and have, to date, raised $316 million.
Also at the groundbreaking ceremony, the MFA publicly announced the donation of a
$15 million campaign gift from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation. The muse-
um plans to use those funds to support both the building project and the MFA’s endow-
ment, and will name the new glass courtyard the Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family
Courtyard in recognition of the Foundation’s generosity. Refer to listing, page 34.
n e w s & n o t e s 6 • o n s t a g e 1 0 • o n e x h i b i t 1 2 • k i d s c o r n e r 1 3 • n i g h t l i f e 1 4 • d i n i n g 1 5
A Welcome Addition
by Josh B. Wardrop
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5Controversial Irish pop vocalistSinead O’Connor returns froma long musical hiatus at Avalontonight at 8 p.m., promotingThrow Down Your Arms, hernew album of classic reggaeinterpretations. Refer to listing,page 27.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6Tonight, “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken is in town, to thedelight of “Claymates” in theHub, bringing his Joyful Noise2005 tour to the OrpheumTheatre at 7:30 p.m. Refer tolisting, page 27.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 The contemporary dance showcaseTen’s the Limit presents eight newpieces—each less than 10minutes long—atCambridge’s Green StreetStudios at 7 and 9 p.m.Refer to listing, page 24.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 See Little Women, Mark Adamo’s opera based on the classic novelof the same name, performed through the weekend at the CutlerMajestic Theatre. Refer to listing, page 28.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18Bring your child (or just yourself)to see a traditional holiday delighton the big screen, when theCoolidge Corner Theatre screens1965’s animated classic ACharlie Brown Christmas at 11a.m. Refer to listing, page 26.
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PH OTO C O U RT E S Y O F T H E MU S E U M O F FI N E ARTS CL AY AI K E N PH OTO B Y ER I C OG D E N
that perfect gift for
the dog (or dog per-
son) in your life.
Refer to listing, page 28.
ART! GET YOUR ART HERE!
Okay, so the atmosphere
probably won’t be quite as
raucous as that, but the
abundance of creative art
pieces (such as the birdhous-
es pictured above) at the
12th annual Artists’ Marketat the DeCordova Museumand Sculpture Park may oth-
erwise remind holiday shop-
pers of a street fair jammed
with one-of-a-kind treasures.
Whether you seek deco-
rative glassware or pottery
for your home, creative
children’s toys for the wee
ones, or jewelry and wear-
able art for that special
someone, the Market (open
through December 31)
brings together some of the
area’s top artisans and
their work to help shop-
pers find that perfect,
unique something for
everyone on their list.
Refer to listing, page 35.
TEA TIME
We’ve all heard about the
events of the legendary
precursor to the Revolu-
tionary War, the Boston Tea
Party. But few have had a
chance to actually watch
them unfold.
On December 11, you
can get as close to the real
Boston Tea Party as you
ever will, when the OldSouth Meeting House’s TeaParty Players stage a reen-
actment of the pivotal lit-
tering. Beginning with a
recreation of the fiery
debate between Samuel
Adams and other colonists,
the event culminates with
costumed performers lead-
ing spectators out of the
Meeting House and down to
the Harbor for a bit of “civil
disobedience.” If you’re in
the mood for some pre-
Christmas rabblerousing,
this is the event for you.
Refer to listings, page 28.
—Additional contributions
by James Sligh
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In theHoliday Spirit
TO P L E F T PH OTO B Y PE T R ME T L I C K A;B OT TO M L E F T PH OTO B Y MI C H A E L LU TC H
Practically everyone has seen some ver-
sion of The Nutcracker, but you’ve prob-
ably never seen anything quite like Urban
Nutcracker. Anthony Williams, founder of
local dance company BalletRox, has given E.T.A.
Hoffman’s classic an inner city edge, creating a fresh pro-
duction loaded with ballet, swing, hip hop and urban tap.
The score still boasts Tchaikovsky’s familiar tunes, but
they’ve been kicked up a notch, infused with beats
straight out of Duke Ellington. These may not be your
mom’s Sugar Plum Fairies, but chances are you’ll love
their moves. Refer to listing, page 26. —Kevin Spak
Somewherebetween the lastThanksgiving left-overs getting polished off and the arrival of Boston’s firstblizzard comes one of the Hub’s most anticipated Yuletidetraditions. The Boston Pops Orchestra, led by conductorKeith Lockhart, bust out the sleigh bells for their annual holi-day concerts. This year, the Pops plan to perform traditionalChristmas classics, as well as selections from their acclaimed2004 holiday CD, Sleigh Ride. Don’t miss the special kids’sing-a-long matinees—December 10 and 17 at 11 a.m.—which give the little ones a chance to make a joyful noise oftheir own. Refer to listing, page 24. —Josh B. Wardrop
Throughout DecemberBing Crosby and Irving Berlin maybe gone, but their classic WhiteChristmas lives on, as a new stagemusical, at the Wang Theatre.
December 16–18, 21–23 & 26–30If thou hast the Christmas spirit inthy heart, get thee to the 35thannual Christmas Revels, whichdoth commence tonight at theSanders Theatre. It hath muchmerriment, folklore and song—this year with a medieval theme.
December 16–18World famous Irish and Scottishmusicians unite at the CutlerMajestic Theatre tonight for the A Christmas Celtic Sojourn.
December 18Grant Llewellyn (pictured above)recites Dylan Thomas’s A Child’sChristmas in Wales, accompa-nied by the Handel and HaydnSociety performing holiday choralselections.
Refer to listings, pages 25 & 26.—Kevin Spak
URBANNUTCRACKER Strand TheatreDecember 10, 11, 17 & 18
Clara Reinterpreted
BOSTON POPSHOLIDAY CONCERTSSymphony HallThrough December 31
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Last year was a momentous 366 days around these parts. From theDemocratic National Convention tothe legalization of gay marriage tochampionship seasons by both theRed Sox and the Patriots, Bostonseemingly saw it all. And so did localpress photographers, who document-ed tragedy and triumph not just here,
but all over the world. This award-winning body of work bymembers of America’s oldest press photographers organi-zation is now on display for free at City Hall.
Making Their Marks
BOSTON PRESSPHOTOGRAPHERSASSOCIATION AWARDWINNING PHOTO-GRAPHS OF 2004 Mayor’s Art GalleryBoston City HallGovernment Center617-635-3245Through January 13
MOVING PICTURES
Drawing on walls is as old as thecavemen, but drawing on the wallsof an art gallery is an idea that onlygoes back a few decades. Hot onthe heels of art pioneer Sol LeWitt’srecent wall drawing at the GardnerMuseum comes the Boston Centerfor the Arts’ own take on the phe-nomenon. Consisting of 14 installa-tions created by 17 artists over athree-week period, the biannualDrawing Show enlivens the emptywalls of the BCA’s Mills Gallery inthe South End with an array ofstyles, colors and subject matter,from vibrant graffiti art to tiny air-planes sketched in graphite. Referto listing, page 37.
by Scott Roberto
TO P L E F T: GE N T I L E BE L L I N I , A SE AT E D SC R I B E , 1479–81;B OT TO M L E F T C O U RT E S Y O F BO S TO N PR E S S PH OTO G R A PH E R S AS S O C I AT I O N
Venetian
artist
Gentile Bellini
may not have the
fame of many of
his Renaissance
peers, but he
was nevertheless
a key figure in the transmission of ideas to and from
regions to the east of Italy. Organized in conjunction with
the National Gallery in London, this special exhibit of the
forgotten master’s works includes a piece from Isabella
Stewart Gardner’s own collection, as well as all of
Bellini’s surviving work done in Istanbul while working
in the court of Sultan Mehmed II. Refer to listing, page 32.
GENTILE BELLINI AND THE EAST Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumDecember 14–March 26
THE 19TH DRAWING SHOW Mills GalleryBoston Center for the ArtsThrough January 8
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KIDS CORNERaround the hub
If your child loves fairy tales featur-
ing princesses, dragons and, above
all, castles, you’ll want to visit
Boston Children’s Museum to check
out the three-dimensional, interactive Amazing Castles.
Children can don costumes and become the prince or
princess of the castle, exploring eight themed sections
with ease. Help “Trim the Tailor” sew clothes, or make a
magical meal in the Great Hall with “Kipper the Cook.”
The brave can even visit “Herald the Dragon” at his tower
and help rouse this ever-sleepy monster from his deep
slumber. Refer to listing, page 32.
AMAZING CASTLES Boston Children’sMuseumThrough January 31
Medieval Manor
All aboard! Enjoy a New England holiday tradition at Edaville USA,where an old-fashioned train takesyou on a two-mile ride past more than
7,000,000 twinkling lights. Stroll through Santa’s village,where you can meet the big guy and watch his hard-working elves make toys for good girls and boys. Or, takea ride on the antique carousel as you soak in the holidaymerriment. Refer to listing, page 26.
Hot Tot-Teas
Who said high tea is only forgrown-ups? Bring the little onesalong to the Ritz-Carlton for anafternoon Teddy Bear Tea, whereMrs. Claus will be in the DiningRoom for storytelling andChristmas cookie decorating. Or ifteddy’s otherwise engaged, checkout the Langham Hotel’s PuppetTime Tea. While parents relax inthe Julien Lounge and indulge inthe Windsor Castle Tea service,children can enjoy a puppet showand face painting while nibblingon fruit kabobs and cheese sand-wiches. How civilized!
TEDDY BEAR TEA Ritz-Carlton Hotel15 Arlington St. • 617-912-3355December 10, 16 and 17Tickets: $35
PUPPET TIME TEA Langham Hotel250 Franklin St. • 617-451-1900December 10 and 17Tickets: $30, children $26
by Reshma Melwani
HOLIDAY FESTIVALOF LIGHTS Edaville USAThrough January 1
CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
DESPERATE SUNDAYSTonic1316 Commonwealth Ave.617-566-6699
WISTERIA HYSTERIA
NIGHTLIFEaround the hub
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Sunday evenings,unleash your innerBree, Edie,Gabrielle, Lynette orSusan at Tonic’srichly indulgent Desperate Sundays. Enjoy a night of pam-pering—complete with cocktails named after your favoritecharacter, free manicures and pedicures and the chance tocheck out merchandise from area boutiques—then stay towatch “Desperate Housewives” on flat screen TVs. Hunkyshirtless gardeners may be in short supply, but DesperateSundays have everything else needed to end the weekendin style. —Jane Coulter
Master Scotch distiller Macallangoes sweet with its new caramel-colored liqueur Amber—a single-malt blend flavored with mapleand pecan. Previewing exclusivelyin Boston, Amber is the centralingredient of a hot new libation attop-tier French restaurantAujourd’hui, whose house bar-tender, Ari Bialikamien, won acitywide competition to mix thebest Amber cocktail. The result?The Amber Dextrous: Kahlua,white crème de cacao, Godivawhite chocolate liqueur and thetitular Amber. A bit of extravagantsweetness for when the onset ofwinter has you down.
—James Sligh
If you’re on the prowl for a place to do a
little caterwauling, Alley Cat Lounge is the
perfect place to strut your stuff. Try cock-
tails like “The Mick Jagermeister” or “Truth
Serum” before stepping up to the microphone at Boston’s
newest nightclub/karaoke bar. Co-owned by Boston
Celtics star Paul Pierce (pictured above, far right), the
Alley Cat also features nightly entertainment from DJs,
MCs and comedians to complement the dance groove set
by music videos. And whether you want to remember
your own performance or embarrass off-key friends later,
the lounge offers DVDs, giving you a souvenir to savor
the rest of your nine lives. —Jane Coulter
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Cocktail ofthe Week
High Fives
DININGaround the hub
Mare’s locale should be enough to tip you off—it’s pro-
nounced Mar-ray, as in the Italian word for sea. But
that’s about all that’s obvious from a curbside critique of
the North End's latest eatery. Brought to you by the culi-
nary duo of executive chef Marisa Iocco (Bricco, Umbria)
and restauranteur Frank DePasquale, the all-glass and cool
blue lighting of this corner spot just off Hanover Street is
more likely to conjure thoughts of Los Angeles than trans-
port you to Old World Italy. But the effect pairs perfectly
with the food which boasts bright, untampered with
flavors derived naturally from only the highest-quality
seafood and produce. Proclaiming itself the city’s first 100-
percent organic eatery, Mare lets exquisitely fresh ingredi-
ents do all the talking on a menu that goes beyond seafood
options and well beyond your expectations. —Christine Celli
Sure to delight gastronomes with acompetitive bent, Brookline eateryLucy’s Battle of the Chefs assemblesfour up-and-coming chefs for an “Iron
Chef”-inspired cook-off. Beginning from a mystery grab-bagof ingredients revealed to them only the day before, eachmust fashion one course of a four-course meal keeping withLucy’s health conscious concept—no butter, no cream.Diners who reserve a spot enjoy the culinary creations, thenvote for the winning course. Proceeds from the $60 admis-sion benefit New England Village of Pembroke, a communityfor adults with developmental disabilities. —James Sligh
BATTLE OF THE CHEFS Lucy’s • 242 HarvardSt., Brookline617-232-LUCYDecember 12 at 7 p.m.
ULTIMATE FOOD FIGHT
MARE 135 Richmond St.617-723-MARE
NewWaveNorthEnd
ALLEY CAT LOUNGE Boylston Alley617-351-7000
AMBER DEXTROUS Aujourd’huiFour Seasons Hotel200 Boylston St.617-351-2037
Catnip for Crooners
TOASTY TIPPLESWith winter creeping in, here’sfive drinks to take the chill away.
1. L.A. BURDICK’S, 52 BrattleSt., Cambridge, 617-491-4340.This chocolatier makes some of thebest hot chocolate (milk, dark orwhite, pictured above) in the 617area code—hand-shaved, meltedand served thick in warmed milk.
2. THE RITZ-CARLTON, 15Arlington St., 617-536-5700. TheRitz takes on the classic hottoddy, blending brandy, honey,lemon and boiling water to reme-dy whatever ails you.
3. THE LAST HURRAH,60 School St., 617-305-1888. Within the historic Omni ParkerHouse, enjoy another traditionalfavorite: hot buttered rum overblack coffee.
4. SPIRE, 90 Tremont St.,617-772-0202. This sleek barisn’t the picture of homey com-fort, but the aptly-named WinterWarmer (combining GrandMarnier, a dash of cloves andAfrican rooibos tea) still soothes.
5. FINALE, 1 Columbus Ave.,617-423-3184. The dessert masters help you hold on to remnants of autumn with theApple Orchard Cider—mixinghot cider, Southern Comfort andpeach schnapps. —James Sligh
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by Panorama Staff photography by Tony Scarpetta
FOR YOUR FAVORITE LADYFor an understated yet still lovelygift for your best gal, try the flowertea light candle set ($9) fromNomad (1741 Mass Ave.,Cambridge, 617-497-6677), carvedto resemble real flowers, or gor-geous hand-blown glass apothe-cary bottles ($44–84, pictured topleft) from Nantucket Natural Oils(Hotel Commonwealth, 508 Comm.Ave., 866-514-OILS) which come ina range of colors. For a gift withmore sparkle and shine, head toJohn Lewis Jewelry (97 NewburySt., 800-266-4101) and check outtheir finely textured dangling goldflag earrings ($687), tanzanite andplatinum necklace ($2,849) or pinktourmaline ring ($4,546, all picturedmiddle left), as worn by our covergirl and seen on pages 3 and 16.
FOR YOURFAVORITEGENTLEMANHoliday myth #643: Men can’t getenough neckties. This year, bustout of the Windsor-knotted rut andindulge your gentleman with classic luxury. Function meetsfashion in a classic Swiss Armywatch with black leather band($25–35, pictured bottom left) fromSwiss Watchmaker (58 ChurchSt., Cambridge, 617-864-1163).Sleek steel-framed shades fromGucci for the city sophisticate aresure to awe and come in brown,gray and black ($225) at Eleganza(275 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-739-3100). Or to keep your fellawarm all winter long, consider a100% pure Mongolian cashmereovercoat woven in Italy ($699) fromSimon’s Men’s Clothing (220Clarendon St., 617-266-2345).
HOLIDAY
2005Gift GuidePanorama shows you where togo to get the perfect gift foreveryone on your list
Model: Elizabeth Smith
Hair: AnneMarie Aldrich
Makeup: Shauna Shay
Jewelry supplied by John Lewis
Production Assistant:
Juliann Rubijono
Produced by Heather Burke
FOR THE FASHION PLATEWith their focus on flawless style,fashonistas are often the hardestpeople to shop for. Before suc-cumbing to that last resort—a giftcard—check out these chic digsknown to be favorites of the glamand gorgeous. The stylish bou-tique Intermix (186 Newbury St.,617-236-5172) keeps fashionmavens warm with a lush, silk-lined, faux-rabbit fur vest ($650).And because fashion forwardmen need to stay warm too,Karmaloop (160 Newbury St.,617-369-0100) offers a men’s grayhoodie, complete with black furlining in the hood ($79, picturedtop left). For funky handbags,brooches from the 1930s through1970s ($15–40, pictured middleleft) and more, visit vintage clothiers Poor Little Rich Girl(416 Highland Ave., Somerville,617-684-0157).
FOR BAG LADIESPurse, tote, shoulder bag,clutch—whatever the occasion,she has to have the bag tomatch. The creations at AnnaWilliam Custom Handbags(2014 Mass Ave., Cambridge,617-547-2662) offer a distinctlylocal flavor, with styles such as the “Beacon Hill” and“Nantucket,” named after Bostonneighborhoods and nearby cities($60–110, pictured bottom left). Or if you have an aspiring Coachdesigner on your list, 1154 LillStudio (220 Newbury St. 617-247-1154) offers gift certificatesfor design-your-own handbags,which range from $58–150, andpre-made creations available for$25–150.
FOR URBAN COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS
It’s no urban legend—the season’shottest trends come directly from the
Wild West. Cowpokes love nothingmore than adorning their jeans with
some good ol’ Texan flair like big,bold, belt buckles, which can be
found in a variety of styles at RickWalker’s (21 Temple Pl., 617-482-
7426, $20–65). But the outfit isn’t com-plete without a pair of authentic boots.
Visit Helen’s Leather (110 CharlesSt., 617-742-2077) for red and brownLucchese boots ($249, pictured topright), handmade from oiled calfskin.
FOR ’POD PEOPLEIf iPod mania has nabbed someoneon your list, Cross (Zero Brattle Street,
Cambridge, 617-868-7020) carriesgenuine leather cases ($32–48) that
let them rock out in style. Keep youriPod addicts happy at home with a
stop at Levenger (Prudential Center,800 Boylston St. 617-536-3434) for the
Crosley Solo Radio ($128, picturedmiddle right). Its wooden casing gives
it an old-time radio look and it actslike a stereo when you plug in your
iPod, complete with surround sound.
FOR THE HIPSTERAt Black Ink (5 Brattle St., Cambridge,
617-497-1221) you’ll find a numberof kitschy gifts for the hipsters on yourlist, like the fortune cookie kit ($6.95),which includes everything needed tomake inscrutably delicious desserts.For the staples of everybody’s inner
teenager—comics, CDs, DVDs,posters and sports paraphernalia—
visit Newbury Comics (332 NewburySt., 617-236-4930; 1 Washington Mall,617-248-9992; 36 JFK St., 617-491-
0337). Red Sox fans will love the “RealWomen don’t date Yankees fans”
t-shirt ($17.99, pictured bottom right).
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FOR THE STOCKINGWhether you have a little room leftin the stocking or need a smallsomething for that special some-one, the following gifts can deliverbig smiles. For all the elements ofa Swiss Army knife in a conven-ient, credit card-like case, checkout the Swiss Army card ($29.50)at Bliss (121 Newbury St., 617-421-5544). Letter enthusiasts andfunky fashionistas will adore theScrabble earrings ($5 each, pic-tured top left) sold at Joie deVivre (1792 Mass Ave., Cambridge,617-864-8188). Or head to PaperSource (338 Boylston St., 617-536-344; 1810 Mass Ave., Cambridge,617-497-1077; 1361Beacon St.,Brookline, 617-264-2800) for giftslike Camden Fair’s red cloud jour-nal ($14), 4 Bar stationary set often note cards, envelopes andmatching folio, or the sleek ACME-Lawn business card case ($27) andmatching ballpoint pen ($51, allpictured middle left).
FOR THE KIDSSanta may do the brunt of toy giving this season, but if you’reshopping for a tot you can’t gowrong at Curious George Goes to Wordsworth (1 JFK St.,Cambridge, 617-498-0062), a placejammed with picture books, toysand stuffed animals, like the DoggieBag plush purses ($12–33, picturedbottom left), the cuddliest way foryour kids to carry stuff around. Ifthat’s not unique enough for you,head over to Whippoorwill (93Franklin St., 617-422-0025). Hand-crafted toys like the wooden rock-ing horses ($199 and up) and three-dimensional wooden animal puz-zles ($44-215) are special treats tofire young imaginations.
GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK
To truly experience that warm andfuzzy holiday feeling, give a gift that
gives twice. Stop by handbaghaven Luna Boston (286 Newbury
St., 617-262-3900) for the ElissaBloom sequined coin purse ($20,
pictured top right). Proceeds fromthese pretty penny purses go
toward ovarian and breast cancerresearch. Or visit the eclectic non-
profit Ten Thousand Villages (226Harvard St., Brookline, 617-277-
7700; 694 Mass Ave., Cambridge,617-876-2414), which sells gifts,
arts and crafts directly from villagesaround the world in hopes of creat-
ing jobs and promoting inter-national fair trade. Pick up unique,
lovely curios like onyx goblets ($14,pictured middle right), handmade
by artisans in Pakistan.
FOR THE HOMEWhen it comes to home decorating,everyone wants something unique.
Help loved ones on your list achievethat aim with a gift like glazed glass
salt and pepper shakers ($54 for asmall pair, pictured bottom right, $78
for a large pair) or any number ofcreative items from the CambridgeArtists’ Cooperative (59 Church St.,
Cambridge, 617-868-4434). For asplash of eclectic wall art, head overto the International Poster Gallery(205 Newbury St., 617-375-0076), a
haven for unusual and vintageposters. And while décor is great,
some people just want practical giftsthat do stuff. For these folks, look nofurther than the Museum of UsefulThings (49B Brattle St., Cambridge617-576-3322), where you can find
quirky-but-helpful items, like re-usablesilicon muffin cups ($12.50) and sleek
silver milk carton cozies ($20–28).
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BOSTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY, First Church ofCambridge, Congregational, 11 Garden St., Cambridge, 617-349-0086. Dec 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $28 & 38. The BCMSperforms three string quartets by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERTS, Jesuit UrbanCenter, 775 Harrison Ave., 617-661-1812. Dec 9 at 8 p.m.Tickets: $25–59. The Tallis Scholars choir, directed by PeterPhillips, perform masterpieces of the Renaissance era.
EMMANUEL MUSIC, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St.,617-536-3356. Admission: free will offering. Dec 11 at 10a.m.—Conductor Craig Smith leads the Orchestra andChorus of Emmanuel Music in the Weekly Cantata, Bach’sBWV 186a; Dec 18 at 10 a.m.—BWV 110.
TAKACS QUARTET, Bank of America Celebrity Series,Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., 617-482-2595. Dec 11 at3 p.m. Tickets: $43–53. The acclaimed string quartet per-forms pieces by Haydn, Borozin and Mozart.
COMEDY
THE COMEDY CONNECTION, Quincy Market, Faneuil HallMarketplace, 617-248-9700. Cover and times may vary. Callfor full schedule. Named “The Best Comedy Club in theCountry” (USA Today), this venue has featured national andlocal stand-up acts such as Wendy Liebman, Chris Rock,Rosie O’Donnell and Dave Chappelle. Tickets: $12–40. Dec 5& 12 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase hosted by Kevin Knox;Dec 6 & 13 at 8 p.m.—Paul Nardizzi and Robbie Printz; Dec7 at 8 p.m., Dec 18 at 7 p.m.—D.J. Hazard; Dec 8 & 15 at 8:30p.m.—Frank Santos, The R-Rated Hypnotist; Dec 9 at 10:45p.m., Dec 10 at 8 and 10:15 p.m.—Pablo Francisco; Dec 11 at 7p.m.—Jim Dunn; Dec 14 at 8 p.m.—Harrison Stebbins; Dec 16& 17 at 8 and 10:15 p.m.—Gary Gulman.
THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 Mass. Ave.,Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors open at 7:30p.m.; nightly shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule.Cover: $8-10. A place where fresh talent is discovered and head-liners experiment. Dec 6 & 13—Magic Lounge!; Dec 7—BrianFreer, Tom Dustin and others; Dec 8 & 15—The Dan SallyShow!; Dec 9—The Walsh Bros., Adam Pearlman, Jen Griffithand others; Dec 10—Tom E. Morello, Rob O’Reilly, Renata Tutkoand others; Dec 11—Erin Judge Presents; Dec 14—CarolynPlummer, Shane Mauss and others; Dec 16—The Walsh Bros,Tonya Dalhaus and others; Dec 17—Sarah Blodgett, RickJenkins and Andy Ofeish; Dec 18—Tony V holiday show.
DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, Remington Restaurant, 124Boylston St., Boston, 617-482-0110. Call for reservations. ShowsThu–Sat at 9 p.m.; open mic Sun at 9 p.m. Cover: $10–25.Located in an actual bank vault downstairs in Remington’s Eatingand Drinking Exchange, this club features Boston’s top comics.Dec 8—Greg Howell and guests; Dec 9 & 10—Courtney Croninand guests; Dec 11—Tom Dustin hosts open mike night; Dec15—Greg Howell and guests; Dec 16 & 17—Paul Keenan andguests; Dec 18—E.J. Murphy hosts open mike night.
IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Showtimes:Wed & Thu at 8 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets:$15–20, dinner packages available. Wed at 8 p.m.—Lost inBoston, a “wicked pissah” show about Boston’s unique charac-
ter. Thu–Sat—Yankee Swap Death Match, audience-inspiredimprovisation mixed with sketch comedy; Thu at 10 p.m.—TheMadness; Fri at midnight—Local comedy troupes perform inThe Night Shift; Sat at midnight —The Midnight Show.
IMPROVBOSTON, Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., Cam-bridge, 617-576-1253. Showtimes: Wed at 8 p.m.; Thu & Fri at 8and 10 p.m.; Sat at 6, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sun at 7 p.m. Cover:$5–12. This comedy troupe features sketch comedy, games,original music and audience participation. Mon—AtomicPowered Millionaires: Race Against Time; Wed—The Hump;Thu—UnNatural Selection and The Great & Secret ComedyShow; Fri at 8 p.m.—Tales of a Broken Heart: Not A Love Story;Sat—ImprovBoston Family Show and ImprovBoston Mainstage;Sun—Sgt. Culpepper’s Improvisational Jamboree; Dec 15–17—The Fifth Annual Holiday Spectacular.
JIMMY TINGLE’S OFF BROADWAY, 255 Elm St., Davis Square,Somerville, 617-591-1616. Call for reservations and completeschedule. Founded by comic/acto/writer Jimmy Tingle, this multi-use venue features both established and aspiring performers.Thu–Sat at 7:30 p.m.—Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream, tickets:$15–25, seniors $13.50–22.50, students $7.50–12.50; Dec 11—Betsy Salkind and friends, tickets: $25; Dec 15–18—JimmyTingle hosts a reunion of comics from Boston’s legendary Ding Hocomedy club, benefiting the Globe Santa charity, tickets: $25–35.
STEVE SWEENEY’S COMEDY CAFE, 711 Boylston St., 617-482-0110. Shows Thu–Sat at 8 p.m. Cover: $20. Local funny manSteve Sweeney teams with Beantown comedy fixture DickDoherty for shows featuring comedy and late-night dancing.Dec 9 & 10—Don Gavin, Dick Doherty and Greg Howell; Dec15–17—Jim Colliton, Steve Sweeney and Dick Doherty.
TAKACS QUARTET: The acclaimed, GrammyAward-winning ensemble brings its three decades ofexperience interpreting a diverse repertoire of clas-sical music to New England Conseravtory’s JordanHall on December 11. Refer to listing, left.
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CANTATA SINGERS, Tapestry Room, Isabella Stewart GardnerMuseum, 280 The Fenway, 617-868-5885. Dec 11 at 1:30p.m. Tickets: $20–48. The Cantata Singers celebrate the com-ing holidays with A Holiday Collage: German and British Songsof the Season.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, North Shore Music Theatre, 62 DunhamRoad, Beverly, 978-232-7200. Performances: Thu at 7 p.m., Friat 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 6 p.m. Tickets:$26.25–68. This original musical adaptation by artistic directorJon Kimbell, New England’s brightest holiday tradition, entersits 17th year. Reintroduce yourself and those you love to theseason’s most enduring story of charity, hope and redemption.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Riverside Theatre Works, 45 FairmountAve., Hyde Park, 617-361-5269. Performances: Fri at 8 p.m.,Sat at 3 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $22; $19 for stu-dents and seniors. This classic tale of discoverying the truemeaning of Christmas is produced by Riverside Theatre Works,a non-profit performing arts center dedicated to producingquality, family oriented theatrical productions. With admission,stay for free to watch Amahl and the Night Visitors, a touchingChristmas story.
A CHRISTMAS CELTIC SOJOURN, Cutler Majestic Theatre atEmerson College, 219 Tremont St., 800-233-3123. Dec 16–18:Fri and Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25-65. Top talentfrom around the Celtic world re-create the magic of an old-world Christmas in the third season of the live version of BrianO’Donovan’s beloved public television special. Enjoy Irish super-group Danú, Scottish guitarist Tony McManus, Celtic cellist
Natalie Haas and a cappella group Navan, as well as dancerKieran Jordan’s four-piece dance troupe Nua-nós.
CHRISTMAS IN WALES, Jordan Hall, New EnglandConservatory, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston, 617-266-3605.Dec 18 at 3 p.m. The Handel and Haydn Society’s GrantLlewellyn recites Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales,and conducts seasonal choral works by American composers.Holiday favorites by Ives, Pinkham, Rorem and Thompson willwarm the heart on a cold winter’s day.
THE CHRISTMAS REVELS, Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St.,Cambridge, 617-496-2222. Performances: Dec 16 at 7:30p.m., Dec 17 at 3 and 7:30 p.m., Dec 18 at 1 and 5 p.m.Tickets: $20–42, children $12–32. This special 35thAnniversary edition of The Christmas Revels brings the usualmix of carols, drama, ritual and folklore, including favorites like“Lord of the Dance,” along with lots of new material, all broughtto life by over 80 performers, including world renowned singersMichael Colliver and Daniela Tosic.
A CHRISTMAS STORY, Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St.,Stoneham, 781-279-2200. Performances Wed & Thu at 7:30p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 5 p.m.Tickets: $18–36. Student matinees Tue & Thu at 10 a.m., Tickets$16. In this adaptation of the classic film, young Ralphie wantsjust one thing for Christmas: an official Red Ryder BB gun. Buthow can he get around his mother’s constant warning “You’llshoot your eye out”? His brilliant, all-out campaign twists in andout of other unforgettable Christmas adventures: the freezingflagpole, Dad’s leg lamp and the Christmas dinner that got away.
CONVENTIONS & EXPOS
HYNES CONVENTION CENTER, 900 Boylston St., Boston, 617-954-2000. Dec 11—Cultural Survival Bazaar Event.
DANCE
TEN’S THE LIMIT, Green Street Studios, 185 Green St.,Cambridge, 617-876-4275. Dec 9 & 10 at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets:$15. The fifth annual installment of this popular contemporarydance recital features new pieces and works-in-progress by com-panies such as Kelley Donovan and Dancers, Neena Gulati andThe Triveni Ensemble, the E. Beattie Dance Project and others.
FILM
THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876-6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $9; stu-dents & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6. Classic, cutting-edge and world cinema with a different double feature almostevery day. Special events: Dec 9 at 7:30 p.m.—Memoirs of aGeisha, benefit preview with author Arthur Golden and producerLucy Fisher, tickets: $20, $15 students. Dec 15 at 7:15 p.m.—It’sA Wonderful Life, special fundraising screening with introductionby Brattle staff and guests, tickets: $10; Dec 16—Wong Kar-Waidouble feature: 2046 at 7:15 p.m., In the Mood for Love at 9:45p.m.; Dec 17 at 7:15 p.m.—Wong Kar-Wei’s Days of Being Wild.
COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 617-734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets:$8.50; members, seniors & children $5.50. This independentmovie house screens recent indie films, as well as the classics.Now showing: Boys of Baraka. Special event: Dec 13 at 7:30p.m.—Open Screen, showing viewer-submitted films.
HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts,24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-495-4700. Call for showtimes,complete schedule and ticket prices. With over 300 films shownper year, HFA is one of the most active art cinemas in NewEngland. Screenings include: Dec 7 at 9:15 p.m.—Six Degrees ofSeparation; Dec 9 at 7 p.m.—An Evening with James Schamus;Dec 13 & 14 at 7 p.m.—Wings of Desire.
MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets:$7.50; seniors $5.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Discounted admissionfor showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larger-than-life images on a five-story high, domed screen. Now show-ing: Antarctica; Coral Reef Adventure; Fighter Pilot; Special Effects.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300.Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete schedule.Tickets: $9; students & seniors $8. The Museum of Fine Arts’ FilmProgram has grown to become one of the nation’s finestexhibitors of contemporary international cinema, restored classicsand premieres of American independent films. Dec 9–17—TheJoy of Life. Through Dec 18—Photographers on Film series: Dec8, 9 & 11—William Eggleston in the Real World; Dec 8 & 18—Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film.
SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf,866-815-4629. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Thu–Sat: 10a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets:$8.95; seniors & children (3–11) $6.95. This recent addition to theNew England Aquarium is the first large-format theater in Boston to
have 3D viewing capability. Now showing: The Polar Express; WildSafari; Sharks 3D; Aliens of the Deep; Magnificent Desolation.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
AARDVARK JAZZ ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT,Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston. 617-776-8778. Dec18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra per-forms Duke Ellington’s sacred music, including Almighty God HasThose Angels, It’s Freedom and Come Sunday, as well as raritiessuch as A Song for Christmas. All proceeds benefit the AmericanFriends Service Committee.
BLACK NATIVITY, Tremont Temple, Tremont and School streets,617-585-6366. Performances through Dec 18: Fri at 8 p.m.,Sat at 3:30 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $17.50–37.50.A gospel song-play, powerfully retelling Langston Hughes’Christmas Story, offers a message of peace, joy and inspiration.
BOSTON BAROQUE, New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30Gainsborough St., 617-484-9200. Dec 16 & 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets:$23–64. Boston Baroque’s annual performance of Handel’sMessiah unites the chorus and orchestra with soloists TamaraMatthews, David Walker, Keith Jameson and Michael Dean.
BOSTON HOLIDAY POPS, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave.,617-266-1200. Performances starting Dec 9: Mon, Tue & Fri at8 p.m., Sat & Sun at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dec 10, 17 & 18 at11 a.m. Tickets: $31–109. Boston’s beloved, world-renownedorchestra comes home for the holidays, with December con-certs featuring performances of holiday favorites led by Popsmaestro Keith Lockhart and guest conductors.
STEVE SWEENEY: The local comedianand former radio personality takes thestage at his Comedy Cafe in the Back BayDecember 15–17. Refer to listing, page 23.
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PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, 617-731-6400.The first puppetry center in New England presents the magicalworld of puppet theater to a broad community, enlightening audi-ences of all ages. Tickets: $9.50. Dec 7 & 8 at 10:30 a.m.—ThreeWishes & Other Tales; Dec 10 & 11 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Shoemakerand the Elves; Dec 17 & 18 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Rumplestiltskin.
LIVE MUSIC
AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popularnightclub hosts rock and pop music acts prior to eveningdance nights with DJs. Dec 5 at 8 p.m.—Sinead O’Connor,tickets: $35; Dec 7 at 8 p.m.—Iron & Wine with Calexico,tickets: $20; Dec 8 at 7 p.m.—Sean Paul, tickets: $30; Dec10 at 7 p.m.—X with Juliana Hatfield, tickets: $20.
AXIS, 13 Landsdowne St., 617-262-2437. Call for full sched-ule. This popular nightclub hosts rock, punk and alternativemusic acts prior to evening dance nights with DJs. Dec 12 at7 p.m.—P.O.D., tickets: $18; Dec 15 at 6 p.m.—FromAutumn to Ashes with Emery and Biology, tickets: $15; Dec17 at 5:30 p.m.—Street Dogs, tickets: $14.
BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 136 Massachusetts Ave.,617-747-2261. Dec 9 at 8 p.m.—Jane Monheit, tickets: $26& 36; Dec 15 at 8 p.m.—The Musical Box (Genesis tributeband), tickets: $25.50–40.50.
CLUB PASSIM, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Callfor full schedule. This intimate coffeehouse in Harvard Square
was a starting place for legendary folk icons such as Joan Baezand Bob Dylan. Dec 7 & 8 at 8 p.m.—Christopher Williams, tick-ets: $15; Dec 9 at 8 p.m.—Kelly Joe Phelps with Paul Curreri,tickets: $20; Dec 10 at 7 p.m.—Nerissa and Katryna Nields,tickets: $20; Dec 15 at 8 p.m.—Catie Curtis with Elana Arian,tickets: $20; Dec 18 at 6 and 9 p.m.—Jane Siberry, tickets: $30.
HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743.Shows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club isrenowned for showcasing local classic rock and rhythm ’n’blues cover bands. Dec 9—The Joshua Tree (U2 tribute band),tickets: $5; Dec 11—Close to Home, tickets: $5.
THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. unless other-wise noted. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–20. WhetherUpstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this entertainment clubshowcases the best alternative and indie rock bands in town.Dec 9—Sand Machine, The Gulf, Freighttrain and Medina Sod,tickets: $10; Dec 11—Pretty Girls Make Graves, The Doubleand Tangiers, tickets: $10; Dec 16—Gene Loves Jezebel withIncus, Fluttr Effect and DJ addambombb, tickets: $18; Dec18—“Yule Ball,” with Harry and the Potters, Jason Anderson,Tristan da Cunha, Draco & The Malfoys and others, tickets: $10.
ORPHEUM THEATRE, 1 Hamilton Place, 617-931-2000. TheOrpheum opened in 1852 and was the sight of the first BostonSymphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Booker T.Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Dec 6 at 7:30 p.m.—ClayAiken’s Joyful Noise Tour 2005, tickets: $49.50 & 68.50; Dec 7at 7:30 p.m.—Fiona Apple with David Garza, tickets: $35 & 40.
Globe, this production fuses ballet, swing, hip hop, and urban tap with the classical score of Tchaikovsky and thepulsating beat of Ellington. Experience the classical ballet of the Snow Queen juxtaposed with the raw energy of urbandance in a way that’s sure to leave the audience dancing out the doors.
WHITE CHRISTMAS, The Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St.,800-447-7400. Performances: Tue–Fri at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 2and 7:30 p.m., Sun at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $22–78. Thisnew holiday spectacular tells the story of two showbiz bud-dies who put on a show in a magical Vermont inn and findtheir perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughterand the unforgettable songs of Irving Berlin, including theclassic title tune, this show promises to be a merry andbright theatrical experience for the whole family.
KIDS CORNER
BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300Congress St., 617-426-8855. Refer to listing in Museums.Daily organized activities in the Art Studio, Play Space andKidStage, such as music and movement, finger puppet mak-ing and kitchen science. Special events: Dec 9 & 16 from5:30–8:30 p.m.—Spirit of the Season; Dec 17 at 11:15 a.m.,1:15 and 2:30 p.m.—Critter Day: Rainforest Reptile Show.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, Coolidge Corner Theatre,290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 617-734-2500. Dec 18 at 11a.m. Tickets: $3. See a screning of the holiday favorite, partof the independent movie theatre’s Kids First! film series, co-presented by the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media.
ENCHANTED VILLAGE, Hynes Convention Center, 900Boylston St., 617-954-2000. Open daily from 10 a.m.–7 p.m.Tickets: $1. The Enchanted Village is a magical recreation ofa turn-of-the century, Victorian-era village on a snowyChristmas Eve, complete with storefronts, brownstones, livingroom displays and animated figures. The decades-old displaywas originally a holiday fixture of the Jordan Marsh depart-ment store in Downtown Crossing and was taken over by thecity when the chain was bought by Macy’s in 1998.
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, Edaville Railroad, off Rte. 3South, 7 Eda Ave., Carver, 877-EDAVILLE. Mon–Thu from 4–9p.m., Fri from 4–10 p.m., Sat from 2–10 p.m. and Sun from2–9 p.m. Call for tickets and reservations. Board Edaville’sheated passenger train and tour more than five miles offorests, lakes and cranberry bogs, filled to the hilt with ani-mated displays and millions of Christmas lights. Children’srides, concessions and a cranberry museum are among otheractivities offered.
HOLLY FAIR, Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 42 and 56 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-6789. Dec 10from 10 a.m–5:30 p.m. and Dec 11 from noon–5 p.m. TheCambridge Center for Adult Education opens both its build-ings for its 52nd annual Holly Fair, offering a wide variety ofhandmade treasures, stocking stuffers, ornaments, cards,clothing and jewelry.
THE NUTCRACKER, Boston Ballet, The Opera House, 539Washington St., 617-931-2787. Performances Thu & Fri at7:30 p.m., Sat at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun at 1 and 5:30 p.m.Tickets: $25–110. The beloved tradition premieres this season in the magnificent, newly restored Opera House.The 2005 version is customized for the Opera House stageand features a magical tale with the full Tchaikovsky score played by the Boston Ballet Orchestra, danced by the entire Boston Ballet Company and children from BostonBallet School.
THE NUTCRACKER, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, The Sanctuary Theatre, 400 Harvard St., Cambridge, 617-354-7467. Performances Thu & Fri at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 2 and7:30 p.m., Sun at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets: $15–35. The BalletTheatre presents 28 public performances of artistic directorJose Mateo’s The Nutcracker in keeping with its 18-year tra-dition. With its acclaimed company of dancers and more than100 children performing as mice, soldiers, angels and more,this Nutcracker is a delight.
SOUTH END HOLIDAY MARKET, 500 Harrison Ave, 4th floor,Boston, 617-481-2257. Dec 9–11, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Freeparking at 500 and 540 Harrison Ave. Over 130 artisans fromaround New England gather to sell their wearable art, jewel-ry, pottery, home decor and other unusual gifts. The galleriesat 450 Harrison will also be open all weekend. Special event:Dec 9 from 6–10 p.m.—Shopping evening benefiting theWashington Gallery, with a silent auction and holiday music.
SPIRIT OF BOSTON HOLIDAY CRUISE, Commonwealth Pier,617-748-1450. Dec 11 & 16 at noon. Call for prices andreservations. Tour Boston in a light-bedecked cruise ship andhave lunch with Santa. Kids ride free with paying adult.
URBAN NUTCRACKER, The Strand Theatre, 543 ColumbiaRoad, Dorchester, 617-635-1408. Dec 10, 11 & 18 at 2 p.m.and Dec 17 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15–35. Hailed as “A joyous, daring fusion of the old and new” by The Boston
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MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, Stuart Street Playhouse,Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 800-447-7400.Performances: Wed–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat & Sun at 2 and 5 p.m.Tickets: $42.50. This hilarious celebration of women and “thechange” starts with four ladies at a Bloomingdale’s lingeriesale who bond over their menopausal ailments—memoryloss, brain skips, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex,too much sex and more. The joyful musical parodies 28 clas-sic Baby Boomer songs.
PROMISES, PROMISES, Animus Ensemble, Roberts Studio,Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances beginning Dec 9:Fri and Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 4 p.m. (Dec 18 at 2 p.m.), Wedand Thu at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $38.50. Burt Bacharach’sbrassy score propels the story of Chuck Baxter, a romanticwith executive ambitions who finds promotions often easier towin than the girl. This Tony Award-winning Neil Simon musicaldeals with everyday pitfalls like navigating the office party,climbing the corporate ladder and listening to your heart.
RED ELM, Playwrights’ Theatre at Boston University, 949Commonwealth Ave., 617-358-PLAY. Performances: Thu at7:30 p.m., Fri and Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25.Bequeathing the family farm and business is no small job.Big Jack plays a game of cat and mouse to see which son
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Gilettte Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776.Dec 17 at 1:30 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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APOCALYPSO!, Rough & Tumble Theatre, Rehearsal Hall A,Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances through Dec 17:Thu–Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $12–15. An off-beat, loving story of the holidays: parties, presents, friends,family, barflies, crippling depression and feelings of inade-quacy, plus the end of the world, all from the team thatbrought you Backwater: A Movie-Play.
BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St.,617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Wed & Thuat 8 p.m., Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at 2 and5 p.m. Tickets: $46–56. This giddily subversive off-Broadwayhit features three muted, blue-painted performers who spoofboth contemporary art and modern technology through wrycommentary and bemusing antics. The show has beenupdated to include new performance pieces, new music andalterations to the sound and lighting design.
CROWNS, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-437-7172. Performances: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m.,Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20–45. ThisBoston premiere is a joyous celebration of African-Americanwomen and their church hats. This soul-stirring tribute to the
PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562-8800. Call for complete schedule. An intimate setting with abig sound, Paradise is one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs.All shows 18+ unless otherwise noted. Dec 9 at 9 p.m.—Railroad Earth with Honkytonk Homeslice, tickets: $15; Dec 10 at 9 p.m.—Mr. Brownstone with Heather, tickets:$14; Dec 14 at 8 p.m.—Living Colour with Daniella Cotton,tickets: $20.
PIANO LOUNGE, Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9600. Wed–Sat, from 9 p.m.–midnight, tickets: $5 Wed, $10 Thu, $15 Fri and $20 Sat. Broadway favorites and other classic songs performed by pianist/vocalist Bobby Wetherbee.
SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,400 Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes:Tue–Thu at 8 and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m.,Sun at 7 and 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Combinationtickets include dinner and show. Dec 6—George Russell Jr., tickets: $15, $55 with dinner; Dec 7—Bobbi Carrey andWill McMillan present In Good Company, tickets: $18, $58with dinner.
TD BANKNORTH GARDEN, 100 Legends Way (CausewayStreet), 617-624-1000. The former FleetCenter not only hosts Celtics and Bruins home games, but is the premierindoor concert arena for the city of Boston. Dec 5 at 7:30p.m.—U2, tickets: $49.50–165; Dec 9 & 10 at 7:30 p.m.—Bon Jovi, tickets: $49.50–95; Dec 15 at 7 p.m.—DaveMatthews Band with Mike Doughty’s Band, tickets: $52.50;Dec 17 at 7:30 p.m.—Mannheim Steamroller, tickets:$30–150.
TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536-1775. Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as youswing to live jazz and classics from the Great AmericanSongbook. Dec 5, 11, 12 & 18 at 8 p.m.—Marty Ballou Trio;Dec 6–8, 13–15 at 8:30—Chris Taylor Trio; Dec 9 & 10, 16& 17 at 9 p.m.—Chris Taylor Quartet; Dec 11 & 18 atnoon—Lee Childs Group.
OPERA
LITTLE WOMEN, New England Conservatory Opera Theater, Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, 219Tremont St., 800-233-3123. Performances Dec 9–11: Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15. Mark Adamo’sopera based on Concord author Louisa May Alcott’s classicnovel has been enchanting audiences since its 1998 Houston Grand Opera premiere and 2001 PBS “GreatPerformances” telecast. This Boston premiere features a full orchestra, sets and costumes, as well as NEC’s student singers.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BAY COLONY CLUSTER DOG SHOW, Bayside Expo Center,200 Mount Vernon St., Columbia Point, 617-474-6000.Dec 8-11 from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Tickets: $12, children $7.Check out Boston’s premier annual canine competition, aseries of four shows presented by American Kennel Clubaffiliates. See showdogs of all breeds compete in agility trials and other judging as they strive for the prestigious Best in Show title.
BOSTON TEA PARTY REENACTMENT, Old South MeetingHouse, 310 Washington St., 617-482-6439. Dec 11 at 5:30p.m. Tickets: $5, free for those in colonial attire. Participate inthis spirited re-enactment of the debate that led to theBoston Tea Party 232 years ago, as “protesters” rally againstthe tea tax at the Old South Meeting House—the site of theoriginal protest on December 14, 1773. A fife and drumsconcert concludes the debate.
12TH ANNUAL ARTISTS’ MARKET, DeCordova Museum, 51Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, 781-259-8692. Mon–Thu 9:30a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 11:30a.m.–5:30 p.m. This holiday sales event showcases jewelry,pottery, glass, frames, creative children’s toys and papergoods by the region’s best artisans.
WWE RAW, TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-931-2000. Dec 12 at 7:45 p.m. Tickets: $20–45. Wrestlingstars including Triple H, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, TrishStratus and WWE Champion John Cena arrive in Boston to do battle on live TV for WWE Raw supremacy.
SPORTS
BOSTON BRUINS NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUETD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-624-1000Dec 11 at 5 p.m. vs. Phoenix Coyotes
BOSTON CELTICS NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-523-3030Dec 14 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Indiana PacersDec 16 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Milwaukee Bucks
BOSTON TEA PARTY REENACTMENT:The Old South Meeting House hosts the annual event, which re-creates the seminalevent leading to the American Revolution.Refer to listing, below.
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will be worthy, but matriarch Margaret has her own ideasabout how to carry on the family tradition—if the boys’ for-mer flame will cooperate. Written by Dan Hunter, KennedyCenter award-winning author of Un Tango en la Noche.
SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 WarrentonSt., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34–50.Boston’s hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes astab at catching the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in thelongest-running non-musical play in U.S. history.
THREE SISTERS, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb DramaCenter, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300.Performances: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15–74. Love liesdeep and untapped in the Prozorov girls, until a garrisonarrives in their remote town. Can the newcomers bring thesisters the happiness they crave in this adaptation of theAnton Chekhov masterpiece? The production is directed byPolish master Krystian Lupa, making his U.S. theatrical debut.
TWELFTH NIGHT, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, CambridgeMulticultural Arts Center, 41 Second St., Cambridge, 866-811-4111. Performances beginning Dec 15: Thu–Sat at7:30 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $23-40. This comedy ofmischief, madness and merry-making tells the story of Viola,one of Shakespeare’s most delightful heroines, who mustdisguise herself as a boy. Mistaken identities, unrequited loveand the pursuit of happiness abound, leavened with musicand the occasional sharp edge.
TICKETS
BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617-723-5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall closedMon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, includinghalf-price seats on day of event, for the best performing artsaround Boston. Subject to availability.
EXPLORERS PASS, Available at 60 Rowes Wharf, 800-887-9103.Pass price: $35. The pass offers admission to 10 top Bostonattractions—including the New England Aquarium, JFK PresidentialLibrary and Boston Harbor Cruises—over a two-day period. Cardholders are also entitled to preferred entry at select attractions andsavings of up to 20% at shops and restaurants around the city.
GO BOSTON CARD, Available at Bostix locations at Faneuil HallMarketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor InformationCenter on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. Cards can be pur-chased in one, two, three, five and seven day increments, andrange from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 for children. The GO Bostoncard offers unlimited free admission to more than 60 area atttrac-tions, as well as savings up to 20% at local shops and restaurants.
TRANSPORTATION
BOSTON TOWN CAR, 617-782-4000. Downtown to Logan:$20; Back Bay to Logan: $25. Lincoln Town Car executivesedans available at reasonable rates. Professional, courteousdrivers for tours, airport, getting around town and long dis-tance runs. All major credit cards accepted.
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TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Listen to the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week while experi-encing the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Prudential Center.Featuring a midnight menu, Sun–Wed ’til 1 a.m.; Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m.
NIGHTCLUBS
THE ALLEY, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Thu–Sat 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famousBoylston Street alleyway, this one-stop nightspot includes theBig Easy Bar, The Alley Cat, Sweetwater Cafe and the LiquorStore, where you can ride Boston’s only mechanical bull.Party Mardi Gras-style on Boston’s version of Bourbon Street.
ARIA, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Tue–Sun 11 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–15. Call for age restrictions. Located in thebasement of the Wilbur Theatre, this nightspot features chicdecor with plush red couches and dance music—fromInternational to House. Dress to impress.
AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Thu–Sun 10p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ on Thu & Fri; 21+ on Sat &Sun. One of Boston’s premier nightclubs featuring Euro andTop 40 dance nights. It’s also the city’s largest club venue forlive music acts. Thu—Hip-hop night; Fri—renowned DJsfrom around the world at Avaland; Sat—Tease with DJAdilson; Sun—Gay Night.
AXIS, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Mon & Thu–Sun 10p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–20. 19+. Mon—Static, gay night;Thu—International College Night, featuring house music; ___
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THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227-2098. Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bellin Hand is the oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub,offering pints, food and live music, attracts locals, stu-dents, and sightseers alike. Tue—Karaoke night.
THE CACTUS CLUB, 939 Boylston St., 617-263-0200.Sun–Tue 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Wed-Thurs 11:30 a.m.–11p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:30 a.m.–midnight; bar open ’til 2 a.m.daily. Famous for its margaritas, this always-packedrestaurant and bar offers a full lunch and dinner menu.Sun 10 p.m.–midnight—Free taco bar; Tue—Build-your-own margarita night.
CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave, 617-536-4840.Sun–Wed 11:30–1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. A hangout forRed Sox fans since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, thisclassic bar boasts tons of TVs for watching the Sox—ifyou get shut out of Fenway Park across the street—and is loaded with photos depicting the histories of Fenwayand the Sox. Weekend nights DJs spin hits from the ’70sand ’80s, and patrons can enjoy foosball, pinball andvideo games.
CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil HallMarketplace. Known as the model for the late sitcom, thisBack Bay pub is one of the top tourist attractions inBoston. Live weekend entertainment.
DAISY BUCHANAN’S, 240 Newbury St., 617-247-8516.Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. Cash only. Located onBoston’s hopping Newbury Street, this casual singles spotattracts college students, businessmen and women, andeven the occasional professional athlete, and remains one ofthe city’s most popular bars. Full kitchen serves pub-stylefood seven nights a week.
DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil HallMarketplace, 617-267-8080. Live music seven nights aweek. No cover, no dress code and certainly no class.Seventy-four kinds of beer for the novice or serious sudster,and a full bar for the hardcore. This restaurant (of sorts) fea-tures buckets of messy ribs, shrimp, lobster, chicken, catfishand crab legs.
JULIEN BAR, Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. Enjoy cocktails and piano entertainment in this historiclounge, voted Boston’s “Best Fancy Bar.” Mon–Sat from5–11:30 p.m.—Dance to the rhythm of pianist JeffreyMoore. Sun from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.—Sunday Jazz Brunch inCafé Fleuri. No cover.
THE OAK BAR, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. JamesAve., Copley Square, 617-267-5300. A favorite among thefine scotch and cigar crowd, The Oak Bar is a Boston favoritefor upscale lounging. Tue–Thu 8 p.m.–midnight and Fri & Sat8:30 p.m.–12:20 a.m.—Diane Fischer performs. No cover.
THE PURPLE SHAMROCK, 1 Union St., 617-227-2060.Located on the Freedom Trail, The Purple Shamrock offers anescape from the nearby activity of Quincy Market. Menuitems include burgers, sandwiches, hearty pastas, freshseafood, tender steaks and more. After dark, The PurpleShamrock has nightly entertainment, including a mix of livemusic, karaoke and DJs.
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BOSTON BILLIARD CLUB: One of the most popular pool halls in the city, Boston Billiards islocated right down the street from Fenway Park.Refer to listing, page 32.
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$10; weekends $11; seniors $7; students with I.D. $5; chil-dren (under 18) free. Visitors named Isabella are admittedfree. Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Isabella StewartGardner and modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace,the museum exhibits 2,500 objects, including the works ofRembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Specialexhibit: beginning Dec 14—Gentile Bellini and the East.Special event: Dec 11 at 1:30 p.m.—Cantata Singers Holiday Chamber Series
JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM,off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester,866-535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; children (under 12) free; library forums free. This museum portrays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, three theaters, 20 video presentations and more.Special exhibits: JFK in World War II, featuring a selection of materials from JFK’s military service in the South Pacific;Presents for a President and a First Lady, a display of 65state gifts presented to the President and Mrs. Kennedy by foreign leaders from around the world; Handmade and Heartfelt, Folk Art from the Collections of the John F.Kennedy Presidential Library.
LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park,15 Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors and children (6–18) $3; children (5 and under) free. Admission to the Lawn events: $7; children $5. Fee includes admissionto all museum exhibits. The oldest collection of historic automobiles in the nation is displayed in the owner’s original home.
Fri—Flavor Fridays, hip-hop, Top 40, reggaeton; Sat—Seductive Saturdays, featuring reggae, R&B.
BOSTON BILLIARD CLUB, 126 Brookline Ave., 617-536-POOL. Ranked Number One Billiard Club in the country byBilliards Digest, this nightspot is perfect for pool aficionadosand novices alike. Mon—free lessons; Wed—Ladies’ Night:each lady gets 25 percent off table time. Four ladies per tableplay for free; Sun–Thu—League Night.
GAME ON, 82 Lansdowne St., 617–351-7001. Daily 11:30a.m.–2 a.m. The ultimate for any sports club enthusiasts: abar/restaurant/nightclub built inside Fenway Park. Thenewest jewel in the renovation of the Fenway area, thisnightspot offers a cool, sleek spot in which to sample a fullmenu and watch the Sox, and other sporting events, on anynumber of big-screen TVs.
JILLIAN’S BOSTON, 145 Ipswich St. (behind Fenway Park),617-437-0300. www.jilliansboston.com. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m, Sun noon–2 a.m. One of Boston’s largest entertain-ment complexes, this fun and diverse club attracts over a mil-lion people a year. Features 50 pool tables, 200 high-techgames, blackjack for fun and six full bars. Lucky Strike Lanesbowling is located on the third floor, and there’s full-servicedining and late-night dancing at Tequila Rain (“spring break52 weeks a year”) on the first floor. Proper dress required.
SAINT, 90 Exeter St., 617-236-1134. Table reservationsavailable. One of Boston’s hottest nightclubs, Saint offersgourmet dining, nightly DJs, and the chance to lounge onoverstuffed couches (and even beds) in private and publicrooms. Sun—Spice Sundays; Mon—Sin Mondays; Thu—Plush Thursdays; Fri—Pure Fridays; Sat—B&T Saturdays.
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CLUB CAFE, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Thu–Sat 9 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover. In the back of the 209 restaurant,you’ll find the Moonshine and Satellite lounges, voted “Bestof Boston” by Boston magazine and The Improper Bostonianfor best gay and lesbian nightspot.
JACQUES CABARET, 79 Broadway St., 617-426-8902. Mon–Sat11 a.m., Sun noon–midnight. $5 Mon, $6 Tue–Thu, $10 Fri–Sat.Cash only. Featured in Modern Bride as the “best place for abachelorette party,” Jacques Cabaret allows its patrons to min-gle and disco-dance with drag-queens. Live music every week-end. Mon—Cabaret drag show; Tue—Karaoke.
MACHINE, 1254 Boylston St., 617-536-1950. Mon, Thu–Sat 10 p.m–2 a.m. Cover varies. Cash only. Featuring two dancefloors, four bars, six pool tables, pinball machines, video gamesand theme nights, this club offers Boston’s gay and lesbianparty-goers a plethora of nightlife options. Mon—StrokeMondays, Strip-Pool tournament; Thu at 10 p.m.—Karaokewith Eve Adams; Fri—VJ Tom Yaz and DJ Darrin Friedman;Sat—DJ Dovah and International night featuring DJ J.R. Vega.
RAMROD, 1254 Boylston St., 617-266-2986. Daily noon–2 a.m. This is no place to bring your mom. The largestleather bar on the East Coast, Ramrod enforces a strict dresscode (leather required for the back room on weekends).Wed—new-wave and dance beats with DJ Mac; Thu—Mandance with DJ Jason Taylor; Fri—DJ Danae Jacovidis inthe backroom; Sun—DJ Duo Freespace.
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BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300Congress St., 617-426-8855. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.,Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $9; children (2–15) & seniors $7; children (one-year-olds only) $2; children (under 1)free; Fri 5–9 p.m. (Family Night) $1. The museum features a plethora of interactive exhibits that allow children to learn about science, history and culture first-hand. Special exhibits include: Construction Zone, a child-sized work site with miniature skyscrapers inspiredby the Big Dig; Amazing Castles, an immersive and fan-tastical medieval world; Pattern Wizardry, a wonderland of colors, shapes, and sounds that fuses science and art; Boston Black, celebrating Boston’s Caribbean, Africanand African-American cultures. Refer to Kids Corner forspecial events.
BOSTON CITYPASS, www.citypass.com. Visit six ofBoston’s best attractions for one low price. Save 50 per-cent and avoid ticket lines. Booklet price: $39; youth(3–11) $19.50. Ticket booklets are available at the firstattraction visited and are valid for a year. The CityPassticket booklet includes admission to six major attractions:the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum,New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum ofScience, Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Centerand Harvard Museum of Natural History.
COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM, Massachusetts ArchivesBuilding, 220 Morrissey Blvd., 617-727-9268. Mon–Frifrom 9 a.m.–5 p.m., second and fourth Sat of the month’til 3 p.m. (except holiday weekends). Free admission.Across from the JFK Presidential Library, this museumhouses the collection of the Massachusetts Archives and isideal for fans of history or genealogy. Special exhibits:Archaeology of the Central Artery Project: Highway to thePast; Le Grand Derangement: the Acadian Exile inMassachusetts 1755–1766.
GIBSON HOUSE MUSEUM, 137 Beacon St., 617-267-6338.Open Wed–Sun for guided tours at 1, 2 & 3 p.m. Admission:$7; students & seniors $5; children $2. A National HistoricLandmark, the Gibson House, completed in 1860, is anunspoiled, single-family Victorian row house in the Back Bay.Now a museum offering guided tours of its four floors, thehouse retains a perfectly preserved 19th century kitchen,scullery, butler’s pantry and water closets, as well as formal rooms and private family quarters filled with theGibsons’ original furniture and personal possessions. Specialexhibit: Treasures from the Gibson House Museum, drawingsby Nan Freeman.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 955 Boylston St., 617-266-5152. Open Tue, Wed & Fri noon–5 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m.;Sat & Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7; students & seniors$5; children (under 12) free; Thu 5–9 p.m. Free. Installationsof contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographschange regularly. Special exhibits: Utopia, Utopia=One World,One War, One Army, One Dress, works by Swiss artistThomas Hirschhorn; Momentum 5, video works, digital ani-mation and drawings by Hong Kong-born artist Paul Chan.Special event: Dec 16 at 8 p.m.—Screening of Paul Chan’sdocumentary Baghdad In No Particular Order.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The Fenway,617-566-1401. Open Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission:
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE: The popular museumpresents its blockbuster new exhibit, Star Wars:Where Science Meets Imagination, which featuresprops from the films, including the puppet used forYoda (above). Refer to listing, page 34.
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MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, Boston College, 140Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission.Gallery tours held every Fri at 12:30 p.m. This museum islauded for presenting interdisciplinary exhibits that sparknew questions and renowned for its European, Asian andAmerican collections.
THE MUSEUM OF AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY, AfricanMeeting House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), BeaconHill, 617-725-0022. www.afroammuseum.org. OpenMon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission; donations wel-come. Explore the history of Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the African Meeting House, the old-est African-American church still standing in the UnitedStates. In addition, there are tour maps available for theBlack Heritage Trail. Special exhibit: Words of Thunder:William Lloyd Garrison and the Ambassadors of Abolition, cel-ebrating the life, achievements and challenges of famedBoston abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison.
THE MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO-AMERICAN ARTISTS, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442-8614. Open Tue–Sun 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups.Admission: $4; students & seniors $3. Housed in the formerOak Bend Mansion, a neo-Gothic structure built in the early1870s, this museum holds a slide archive and an extensivecollection of African artifacts, prints and drawings; it alsohosts national and international traveling exhibits. Specialexhibits: The Beaded Prayers Project; Painting With Fabric,quilts by Michelle David.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Open Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri 10a.m.–9:45 p.m. (Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., west wing only).Admission (includes two visits in a 10-day period): $15; collegestudents & seniors $13; Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., $2 discount;Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; children (under 18) $6.50on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all other times. Separateticketing for Gund Gallery exhibit. The museum houses an out-standing collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishingsand other artwork from ancient times through the present, andboasts the most comprehensive collection of Asiatic art in theworld. Special exhibits: Sounds of the Silk Road, musicalinstruments of Asia; American West, Dust and Dreams; A Much Recorded War, the Russo-Japanese War in History andImagery; Ansel Adams, American photographer.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Opendaily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $14; sen-iors $12; children (3–11) $11; children (under 3) free.Planetarium, laser show and Omni theater tickets: $8.50;seniors $7.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Combination ticketprices and evening discounts available. Interactive scienceexhibits, plus laser and astronomy shows in the CharlesHayden Planetarium. Special exhibits: Star Wars: WhereScience Meets Imagination, ticketed separately: $20, $18seniors, $17 children; Dinosaurs: Modelling the Mosaic;Playing by the Rules: Fish, Fads and Fireflies. At the MugarOmni Theater: Antarctica; Fighter Pilot; Special Effects. Referto Film listings in Currently for complete schedule. Showingat the Planetarium: Far, Far Away: The Worlds of Star Wars;Countdown to Supernova; The Sky Tonight. At the Wright 3DTheater: Mars!; Bugs!
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FOGG ART MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets,617-495-9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum for hours and admission fees. The museum displays European and American masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the present and hosts concerts and guided tours. Special exhibits: American Art at Harvard;18th Century European Ceramics Painting; beginning Dec 17—French drawings & paintings from Harvard’sDunlop Collection.
HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St.,617-495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; college students & seniors $6; children (3–18) $5; free Sun 9 a.m.–noon and Wed 3–5 p.m. Among the museum’s 17galleries is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection ofBlaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique collection of over3,000 glass flower models created between 1886 and 1936.Special exhibits: Dodos, Trilobites and Meteorites, Treasuresof nature and science at Harvard; Climate Change, Our Global Experiment.
MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 20 Ames St., 617-253-4680. Tue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m. Free admission.One of Boston’s premier showcases for contemporary art, theList Center reflects MIT’s position as a cutting-edge researchinstitution by presenting works from the world’s leading con-temporary artists. Special exhibit: Christian Jankowski:Everything Fell Together, featuring photographs, video andfilm installations by the German-born artist.
THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $5; stu-dents, seniors & youth (5–18) $2. Exhibits interpret themesand ideas related to MIT research and activities. Ongoingexhibits: Mind and Hand: The Making of MIT Scientists andEngineers; Flashes of Inspiration: The Work of HaroldEdgerton; Holography, The Light Fantastic; Robots andBeyond, Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT; GesturalEngineering, the sculpture of Arthur Ganson. Special events:Dec 7 & 8 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.—Student Art AssociationCeramics Sale.
SACKLER MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495-9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 2 p.m.; see Busch-ReisingerMuseum for hours and admission fees. Designed by JamesStirling, Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the muse-um houses ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Specialexhibits: Evocative Creatures: Animal Motifs and Symbols inEast Asian Art; Silver and Shawls: India, Europe and theColonial Art Market
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CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-369-9763. Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $8; seniors &students with I.D. $7; children (6–17) $5; family rates avail-able. Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. ReliveConcord’s history, from Native American habitation andEuropean settlement to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, theAlcotts and Hawthorne. Special exhibits: David Sibley’s Birds,50 original watercolors by the gifted illustrator; Family Trees:A Celebration of Children’s Literature.
617-624-1234. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on thehour only, until 3 p.m. Hours altered during TD BanknorthGarden events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children(6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. The Sports Museumshowcases New England’s rich sports heritage through anunparalleled collection of artifacts, multimedia and artwork.Exhibits include the Boston Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, theBoston Garden Penalty Box, New England’s Olympic Heroesand much more.
U.S.S. CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard,Charlestown, 617-426-1812. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Freeadmission. The museum preserves the treasures of “OldIronsides,” the U.S. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldestcommissioned warship. Includes weapons, documents, jour-nals and more. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load andfire a cannon, try out a sailor’s sleeping quarters and virtuallycommand the Constitution in battle.
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Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the HarvardSquare “T” entrance provides additional information.
BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Werner Otto Hall, 32 QuincySt. (enter through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400.Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Friat 1 p.m. Admission: $6.50; seniors & college students $5;children (under 18) free; free Sat 10 a.m. A museum devotedto Central and Northern European artists, with an emphasis
MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER: TheCambridge gallery features the exhibitEverything Fell Together, the first large-scalesurvey of the work of German conceptual artistChristian Jankowski. Refer to listing, page 35.
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DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 SandyPond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Admission: $9; seniors,students & children (6–12) $6. Sculpture Park: open sunriseto sunset, free admission. Tour one of the largest contempo-rary art museums and the only permanent public sculpturepark in New England. Special exhibits: Killing Ground,Photographs of the Civil War and the Changing AmericanLandscape by John Huddleston; Zeno’s Paradox, by RobertArnold; Saga, the Journey of Arno Rafael Minkkinen,Photographs 1970–2005.
NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington,781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m.Free admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions onAmerican history and popular culture as a way of preservingour national heritage. Special exhibits: Blue Monday, DoingLaundry in America; Teenage Hobos in the Great Depression,Materials from the Uys Family Collection; September 11,Bearing Witness to History; through Dec 11—Old Glory, July1942 Magazine Covers.
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, 866-745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $13; seniors$11; students $9; children (16 and under) free. The nation’soldest continually operating museum boasts a brand-newwing with a 190-seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium.The collection showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island andAmerican folk and decorative art; a maritime collection dat-ing back to the museum’s earliest days; and the first collec-tion of Native American art in the hemisphere. Specialexhibits: All of My Life, contemporary works by NativeAmerican artists; Air Lines; Taj Mahal, the Building of aLegend; The Artful Teapot; Yin Yu Tang, the 16-bedroom homeof a prosperous Chinese merchant of the Qing Dynasty(1644–1911), ticketed separately: $4.
THE ROSE ART MUSEUM, Brandeis University, 415 South St.,Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission:$3; museum members and children (under 16) free. TheRose boasts a collection of modern and contemporary art byartists including de Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol.Special exhibits: “Post” and After, Contemporary Art from theBrandeis University Collection; through Dec 11—Monstersof Paradise, works by Fred Tomaselli; Alvin Lucier: Chambers.
SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 191/2 Washington Square North,Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission:$6.50; seniors $6; children (6–14) $4.50. Life-size stage set-tings and historically accurate narration recreate the hysteriaof the Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692.Translations available in Japanese, French, German, Italianand Spanish. Special exhibit: Witches, Evolving Perceptions.
GALLERIES
ARDEN GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610. Mon–Sat11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Arden specializes in contemporary oil paint-ings and sculpture by nationally and internationally renownedartists, whose styles range from super realism to abstraction.
BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262-4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara KrakowGallery attracts top contemporary artists from around theworld, showcasing work that focuses on minimalism andconceptualism. Special exhibits: Anything but Paper Prayers,The Annual AIDS Benefit for African AIDS Alliance and Boston
Pediatric/Family AIDS Project; through Dec 7—Jeff Perrott:Nature of Things.
BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY, 486 Harrison Ave., 617-482-7781. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. A sculptors’ cooperativethat has served as an alternative venue for innovative solosculpture exhibitions since 1992.
BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 27 Thayer St., 617-451-3605.Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery fea-tures shows by members of the cooperative, while exhibi-tions by visiting artists are selected by current members.
CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-run-ning of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs hasone of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings,watercolors, prints and sculpture in the United States. Specialexhibits: 19th Century American Landscapes; Mezzotints byLaurent Schkolnyk; On the Move, Transportation in Art.
HOWARD YEZERSKI GALLERY, 14 Newbury St., 3rd Floor,617-262-0550. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Features con-temporary art, including photography, sculpture and prints.Special exhibits: Rhona Bitner, Photographs from the StageSeries; Susan Jane Belton, Coffee Cup Paintings.
INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St.,617-375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. This internationally recog-nized fine art poster gallery displays original vintage postersfrom the 1890s through to post-World War II modern mas-ters. Special exhibit: Deco the Halls, a holiday poster show.
INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY: TheNewbury Street gallery features its holiday-themed Deco the Halls! exhibit from December1 to January 15. Refer to listing, below.
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L’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400.Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun & Mon noon–5 p.m. Features contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, gardenand commercial environments. The gallery also boasts anoutdoor sculpture garden. Over 75 U.S. and internationalartists are represented in various mediums, including glass,ceramics, wood, stone, mixed media and textiles. Specialexhibit: Off the Wall: New works by Gail Taylor, Bernice Koff,and Paula DeSimone.
MILLS GALLERY, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 TremontSt., 617-426-8835. Wed & Thu noon–5 p.m., Fri & Satnoon–10 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The BCA presents excitingcontemporary works by established and emerging local,regional, national and international visual artists, mountingapproximately six large-scale exhibitions in the 2,200 squarefoot Mills Gallery each year. Special exhibit: The 19thDrawing Show, artists create wall drawings for the gallery.
NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835.Tue–Sat 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collectionof contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures. Specialexhibit: beginning Dec 10—John Imber.
PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to pre-senting contemporary representational and abstract works byliving artists, the gallery rotates its exhibitions every fiveweeks to represent different members of the artistic commu-nity, both established and up-and-coming. Special exhibit:Sidney Hurwitz: Pastels.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER, Boston University,832 Commonwealth Ave., 617-353-0700. Tue, Wed, & Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m.Admission: $3. PRC exhibitions and educational programs areguided by a philosophical inquiry into the intersection of photography with other aesthetic, professional and criticaldiscourses. Special exhibit: Group Portrait.
PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473.Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work byIsraeli, American and internationally known contemporaryartists. The Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case forthe Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s real-ly more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special exhibit:Gerald Garston, A Good Life in Your Eyes
SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617-266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Theoldest non-profit crafts organization in the country special-izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture,glass and ceramics range from cutting edge to traditional,from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: Artcessorize,featuring 25 artists who create funky, eclectic and innovativejewelry, scarves, belts, hats, shoes and other accessories.
VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. Mon–Fri8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Established in1841, Vose Galleries—the oldest family-owned art gallery inthe United States—specializes in American artists from the18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Their new contemporarywing, expanding the collection to living artists, opened in 2001.
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CHARLES HOTEL ICE SKATING RINK, 1 Bennett St.,Cambridge, 617-864-1200. Mon–Fri from 3–8 p.m., Sat &Sun from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Fees: $5; skate rental, $5, chil-dren (under 12) $3. This 2,900-square-foot, illuminatedoutdoor ice skating rink marks boasts rink-side refresh-ments from the New England-influenced restaurantHenrietta’s Table, including hot toddies and vanilla-infusedhot chocolate.
FROG POND ICE SKATING RINK, 617-635-4505. Mon 10a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue–Thu and Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri & Sat10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fees: $3; children (under 13) free; rentalskates $5; skate sharpening $5; lockers $1. Ice skatingon Boston Common’s Frog Pond has become a staple ofwintertime in Boston. The heated skate house offers hotchocolate, snacks and music.
SIGHTS OF INTEREST
ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, 1250 HancockSt., Quincy, eight miles south of Boston, 617-770-1175.Take the “T” to the Quincy Center stop on the Red Line.Open Tue–Fri from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This oft-overlookedhistorical gem offers insight into the lives of U.S. presi-dents John Adams and son John Quincy Adams.
ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain,617-524-1718. Grounds open year-round, sunrise to sun-set. Free admission. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acretree sanctuary designed by Emerald Necklace architectFrederick Law Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a NationalHistoric Landmark, the arboretum and its gardens containmore than 7,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers, alllabeled for your perusal.
BOSTON ATHENAEUM, 10 1/2 Beacon St., 617-227-0270.Member hours: Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Mon 8:30a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Public tours: Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations required. One of the oldest and mostdistinguished private libraries in the United States, theAthenaeum was founded in 1807. For nearly half a century,it was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston,and by 1851 it had become one of the five largest libraries in the country.
BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles,Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk.Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s firstpublic botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic anddiverse greenery, as well as sculptures, including one thatcommemorates the popular children’s book Make Way forDucklings. Other fixtures include the Lagoon, home to thefamed Swan Boats from April through Labor Day, and a sus-pension bridge designed as a miniature replica of theBrooklyn Bridge.
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square,617-536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m.,Sun 1–5 p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture toursoffered Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at11 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m. The first publicly supported municipallibrary in the world hosts one million visitors a year, whocome to view this architectural masterpiece and its collection
of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits andchildren’s programs run throughout the year.
BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical ParkVisitors Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yardsfrom the U.S.S. Constitution. Visitor center and bookstoreopen daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monument open daily from 9a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. Check out “Whites of TheirEyes,” a dramatic multimedia presentation of the Battle ofBunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the Revolution.Or climb the nearby Bunker Hill Monument, a 221-foot granite obelisk.
CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310-6300. Free historical tours offered Mon–Thu 10 a.m. and 4p.m., Fri & Sat 4 p.m. Tours may be cancelled due to weatherconditions, call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper, the CustomHouse stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the city’smost impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive clocktower and restored with modern luxuries, the building epito-mizes the preservation of Boston’s historic architecture.Today, the Marriott Corporation operates this landmark.
EMERALD NECKLACE, parks throughout Boston, 617-232-5374. Free guided tours by appointment only. This world-famous string of parks that runs through the city was thebrainchild of renowned landscape architect Frederick LawOlmsted, and took almost 20 years to complete. The six greenspaces—Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, JamaicaPond, Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park—stretch five milesfrom the Charles River to Dorchester and make up over 1,000acres of parkland. Although not officially part of the EmeraldNecklace, Boston Common and the Public Garden are some- ___
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BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN: This equestrian statue of George Washington is one of many land-marks in this beloved park. Refer to listing, left.
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POINTS OF INTERESTAfrican Meeting House F9 100Arlington Street Church G8Back Bay Station J7Bank of America Pavilion K14 115Berklee College of Music H5 102Berklee Performance Center H5Black Falcon Cruise Port L15Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 103Boston Center for the Arts J8 104Boston City Hall F10Boston Common G9Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13Boston Design Center K15Boston Massacre Site G11Boston Public Library H6Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105Boston University G2Bunker Hill Monument B9Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10Central Burying Ground H9Charles Playhouse J9Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11Cheers Bar G8Children’s Museum J12 106Christian Science Center J5 107Christopher Columbus Park F12Citgo sign G3Colonial Theatre H9Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108Copley Place J7 109Copley Square H7Copley Theatre H7Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110Custom House Tower G12 111Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9Downtown Crossing H10Emerald Necklace J1-J11Emerson College H9 112Emmanuel College J2 113Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114Faneuil Hall G11Fenway Park H3Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117Government Center G10Granary Burial Ground G10 118Hatch Memorial Shell F7Haymarket (Open-air market) F11Horticultural Hall J5 119Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5Hynes Convention Center H5Information Centers:
Boston Common G9 117Prudential Center H6 120National Park Service G11 121Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122
Institute of Contemporary Art H5 123International Place H12 124
Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum K3 125JFK Federal Building F10 126JFK Library L10 127John Hancock Tower H7 128Jordan Hall K5Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13Kenmore Square G3Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130Lansdowne Street H4 135Louisburg Square F8 136Mass. College of Art K3 137Museum of Afro-American History F9 100Museum of Fine Arts K4 138Museum of Science D8 139New England Aquarium G13New England Conservatory of Music K5 140New Old South Church G6 141North Station D9Northeastern University K4 142Old City Hall G10 143Old Corner Bookstore G10 144Old North Church E11 145Old South Meeting House G10 146Old State House G11 147The Opera House H9 148Park Street Church G10 149Park Street Station G9 150Paul Revere House E11 151Paul Revere Mall E12 152Post Office Square G11 153Prudential Center H6 120The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8Quincy Market G11 154Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 155Rowes Wharf H13Shubert Theatre J9Sightseeing boats G13Simmons College K3 156South Station Information Center J11 157State House G9Suffolk University F9 158Symphony Hall J5 159TD Banknorth Garden E10 116Tip O’Neill Building E9 160Transportation Building H9Trinity Church G7 161USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10USS Constitution Museum D10Wang Center for the Performing Arts J9 162Wheelock College J2 163Wilbur Theatre J9World Trade Center J14Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164
CAMBRIDGE MAPCambridge City Hall C4CambridgeSide Galleria D7Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165Harvard Museum of Natural History A3 166Harvard Square B2Harvard University B2MIT E5
HEALTHCAREBeth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr. J2 180Boston Medical Center L8 181Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182Children’s Hospital K2 183Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184Harvard School of Public Health L2 185Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184Longwood Medical area K2Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary E8 186Mass. General Hospital E8 187New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188New England Med. Ctr. J9 189Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190
BOSTON LODGINGBest Western Boston K1Best Western Roundhouse Suites L8Best Western Terrace Inn G1Boston Harbor Hotel G12Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7Boston Marriot/Long Wharf F12Boston Park Plaza H8Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9Charlesmark Hotel H7Club Quarters G11The Colonnade J6Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16Copley Square Hotel H7Days Inn Boston B1Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9Doubletree Guests Suites E1Eliot Suite Hotel H4Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7Fifteen Beacon Street G9Four Seasons Hotel H8Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7The Harborside Inn G12Hilton Boston Back Bay H5Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16Holiday Inn Express L9Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16Holiday Inn/Brookline H1Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9Holiday Inn/Somerville A6Hotel Buckminster G3Hotel Commonwealth G4Howard Johnson Lodge H3Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10John Hancock Conference Center H7Jurys Boston H8Langham Hotel, Boston G11La Quinta Inn Boston/Somerville A7Lenox Hotel H6Marriott Courtyard H7Marriott’s Custom House G12Marriott Quincy L9The Midtown Hotel J6Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11Milner Hotel H9NINE ZERO Hotel G10Omni Parker House G10Onyx Hotel E10Radisson Hotel H8Ramada Inn Boston L9Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10Ritz Carlton Hotel G8Seaport Hotel K14Sheraton Boston H6Tremont House J9Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7Wyndham Boston Hotel G12Wyndham Chelsea A12
CAMBRIDGE LODGINGCharles Hotel B1Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7Harvard Square Hotel B1Hotel Marlowe D7Hotel at MIT D4Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3Inn at Harvard B2Marriott/Cambridge Center E6Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6Royal Sonesta D7Sheraton Commander A1
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house of worship, a combination of Victorian, Gothic andFrench Romanesque styles, is one of the great masterpieces ofAmerican church architecture. The building is located in CopleySquare adjacent to the I.M. Pei-designed John Hancock Tower,itself a contemporary architectural masterpiece.
TOURS AND TRAILS
BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 617-742-5415. Tours: Mon–Sat at10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Call at least 24 hours in advancefor reservations. A guided tour through the north side ofBeacon Hill, including the homes of politicians and entrepre-neurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the oldeststanding house built by an African-American (1797); and the home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored run-away slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of Afro-American History.
BOSTON ART TOURS, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour sched-ule. Tickets: $25; teens $15; children (under 12) free. BostonArt Tours offers various excursions to area museums and gal-leries that highlight different historical time periods. Familiesmay choose from age-appropriate tours offering livelydescriptions of works to help further the understanding of art.
BOSTON AUDISSEY, Boston Commons Visitors Center, 617-734-9100. www.audisseyguides.com. MP3 version $12.95,CD version $19.95. Boston Audissey is a unique MP3/iPodwalking tour through the city of Boston, presented withsound effects and music by 14 Bostonian narrators who lead
you to the hidden secrets of the city, from slave meetinghouses, to duels on the Common, to the former headquartersof the Boston Mafia.
FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Toursdaily each hour from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets (prices reduceddue to construction): $8; children (under 14) $5. Tours origi-nate at the Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way acrossfrom Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have you dreamt of walk-ing across the field where Red Sox legends spent their glorydays? This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at America’soldest active Major League ballpark, including a glimpsebehind the famed “Green Monster.”
THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAILPLAYERS, departs from the Visitor Center on BostonCommon, 617-357-8300. Tours daily at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tickets: $12; children (12 and under) $6. Explore theFreedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and WilliamDawes in this 90-minute tour. Stops include the Park StreetChurch, the Boston Massacre Site, the Old State House andFaneuil Hall.
HARPOON BREWERY TOUR, 306 Northern Ave., 888-HAR-POON ext. 522. Tours: Tue–Sat at 3 p.m., Fri & Sat at 1 and 3 p.m. Free admission. This waterfront institution was thefirst brewery in 25 years to be granted a permit to brew andpackage beer commercially when it opened in 1987. Visitorsgather at the Tap Room, which overlooks the brewery, for 30- to 45-minute tours of the plant.
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times considered the starting points, and are connected to theNecklace by the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524-0128. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Created in 1848, thiscemetery serves as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill,Anne Sexton, e.e. cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and for-mer Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis. The 275 acres of twistingpaths also contain sculptural treasures, an arboretum, a“library” of life stories and an open-air museum.
HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227-3956. Open Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m., tours every 30minutes. Admission: $8; seniors $4; students $2.50; free forkids, Historic New England members and Boston residents.$24 maximum per family. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otisand his wife, Sally, this grand mansion is a brilliant exampleof high-style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into thesocial, business and family life of the post-RevolutionAmerican elite.
THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Mass. Ave., 617-450-7000. Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission:$6; seniors, students with ID and youth (6–17) $4; children(under 6) and members free. Home to the world-famousMapparium, a three-story stained-glass globe depicting theworld as it existed in 1934, which guests can walk through.Visitors to the library can follow Mary Baker Eddy’s quest forinsight and embark on one of their own through interactiveexhibits in the Quest Gallery, or try out a “desk job” at thePulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor.
MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, Concord andLexington, 978-369-6993. North Bridge Visitor Center is at174 Liberty St., open 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Created in 1959 to pre-serve the sites associated with the opening battles of theAmerican Revolution, Minute Man Park consists of over 900acres of land along original segments of the Battles ofLexington and Concord, including Lexington Green andConcord’s North Bridge. The park also preserves TheWayside, the 19th-century home of literary greats NathanielHawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sidney.
NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Streetnear Faneuil Hall. This haunting memorial features six lumi-nous glass towers etched with the six million prisoner num-bers of those who perished in the Holocaust. Visitors canwalk under the towers and read the dramatic stories of thevictims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy.
THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIALCENTER, 617-859-0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 p.m. Admission (including a head-set audio tour of points of interest): $9.50; seniors $7; chil-dren (under 12) $6.50. Observatory may be closed due toweather conditions, please call ahead. Enjoy spectacular360-degree panoramic views of Boston and beyond andlearn about the city’s 375 years of culture and history on thenew Antennae Audio Tour. Recently added displays include“Dreams of Freedom,” featuring the Boston immigrant expe-rience; an exhibit overlooking Fenway Park dedicated to thelegendary Red Sox slugger Ted Williams; and a new theatershowing “Wings Over Boston,” a spectacular aerial tour ofthe entire city.
TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Open daily from 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; tours available. Built in 1877, this
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Admission: $15.95; seniors $13.95; children (3–11) $8.95;children (under 3) free. Refer to Currently section under Filmfor IMAX theater listings. Combination ticket prices available.Dedicated to advancing knowledge of the world of water, thisoutstanding aquatic zoo features a 187,000-gallon GiantOcean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef with sharks,sea turtles, moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure tocheck out the popular penguin habitat. Special exhibit:Amazing Jellies. The adjacent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is thefirst theater of its kind in the Boston area. Refer to Film inCurrently for complete IMAX theater listings and Kids Cornerfor special events.
STONE ZOO, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. Opendaily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $7.50; seniors $6.50; chil-dren (2–15) $4.50; children (under 2) free. Highlights includeSnowy Owl creek, Mexican gray wolves, snow leopards,jaguars, reindeer, river otters, llamas and miniature donkeys,as well as educational programs at the Animal DiscoveryCenter. The Zoo is also home to the nation’s first “EarthPark.” Special exhibit: Lord of the Wings: Birds of Prey, anongoing educational show.
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Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the HarvardSquare “T” entrance provides additional information.
CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tentsite for the Continental Army. Early college presidents andtown residents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common.
CHRIST CHURCH. This 1761 Tory house of worship was uti-lized as a Colonial barracks during the American Revolution.
FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST. Harvard Collegeprovided the pews for its students in this 1833 buildingerected for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church.
HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. The centers of two insti-tutions that have played major educational roles sinceHarvard’s founding in 1636.
HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. The center ofCambridge activity since the 17th century, the Square ishome to Harvard University, historic buildings, bookstores,cafes, restaurants and shops.
MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St.,Cambridge, 617-547-7105. Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society,Mount Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in thecountry. Many prominent Americans are buried here, includ-ing Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardnerand Winslow Homer. The cemetery is also an arboretum,sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary.
TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s mostbeautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalistmansions and their elegant neighbors from every period ofAmerican architecture.
THE INNOVATION ODYSSEY, departs from 28 State St. (at 2 p.m.), free shuttle from Museum of Science (at 1:45 p.m.),617-350-0358. Tours: 2nd Sat of every month (This month:Dec 10) at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25; students (with ID) $15; chil-dren (under 10) $10; family rate $50. This two-hour journey showcases Boston as the birthplace of such innovations as the telephone, the Internet and modern surgery. Board a lux-ury motorcoach to visit Boston’s hidden historical treasures,including the MIT Museum, Harvard Medical School and theEther Dome at Mass General Hospital. DVD program included.
NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the “T” toHaymarket, 617-523-6032. Wed & Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and2–5 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. Reservationsrequired. Custom tours for groups available. Tickets: $49.Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine and culture,hosts award-winning culinary walking tours through one ofthe nation’s oldest Italian-American communities.
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7010.Departs every 15–20 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Tickets: $29; seniors & students $26; children (under 12) free.With 16 stops throughout the city, including the New EnglandAquarium, U.S.S. Constitution Museum, the Trolley Stop Storeon the corner of South Charles and Boylston streets, and mostmajor hotels (see your concierge), patrons can enjoy a 100-minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of more than 100 pointsof interest aboard the orange-and-green, all-weather trolley.
PHOTO WALKS, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily at 10 a.m. and 1p.m. Call for reservations and departure locations. Tickets:
$25; students $20; children (ages 10–17) $15. ExploreBoston on a photographic journey that reveals the scenictreasures of the Public Garden, Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trailand the waterfront. Each walking tour provides fascinatinghistorical information and simple, creative tips on composingartistic photographs of area attractions.
SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLEHISTORY, 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080.Tours: Wed & Thu at 2 p.m.; Fri at 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sat atnoon, 1 and 2 p.m.; one-hour tours include samples (IDrequired). Tickets: $2; donation given to a local charity. Callfor complete hours, special events and closings. Learn aboutthe art of brewing beer and taste rich malts and spicy hopson this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery.
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FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, FranklinPark, 617-541-LION. Open daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission:$9.50; seniors $8; children (2–15) $5.50; children (under 2)free. Home to more than 210 species, including many endangered animals. Roam the Australian Outback Trail with wallabies and kangaroos; explore the Tropical Forestand see the gorillas; marvel at the lions at Kalahari Kingdom; and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing.
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200.Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
SEE BOSTON LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT, AT THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY.
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FEATURING “WINGS OVER BOSTON,” AN AERIAL TOUR OF OUR CITY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON. CALL 617-859-0648.
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OLD NORTH CHURCH (13). 193 Salem St.,617-523-6676. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Sun services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known asChrist Church and erected in 1723, this isBoston’s oldest standing church, where twolanterns were hung on April 18, 1775, sig-naling the Redcoats’ departure by sea forLexington and Concord.
COPP’S HILL BURIAL GROUND (14). Opendaily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hull Street. Set out in 1660,Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery.Many remarkable people are interred here,including the Mather family of ministers andEdmund Hartt, builder of the USSConstitution.
BUNKER HILL MONUMENT (15). Breed’sHill, Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Climb themonument from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Lodgeand museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Thesite of the historic battle of June 17, 1775.
U.S.S. CONSTITUTION (16). CharlestownNavy Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670.Open Thu–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Toursuntil 3:30 p.m. This 44-gun frigate is theoldest commissioned warship in the world,christened ‘Old Ironsides’ during the War of1812 when the cannonballs of a British
warship literally bounced off her triple hull.
this seat of colonial government was the center of activity forsuch patriots as John Hancock and Samuel and John Adams.It was from the east balcony that the Declaration ofIndependence was first read in Boston.
BOSTON MASSACRE SITE (10). StateStreet in front of the Old State House. Atthe next intersection below the StateHouse, a ring of cobblestones marks thesite of the clash between a jeering Bostoncrowd and a British guard of nine soldierson March 5,1770.
FANEUIL HALL (11). Merchants Row andFaneuil Hall Square, 617-523-1300. Opendaily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical talks givendaily every half hour 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.“The Cradle of Liberty” combines a freemarketplace on the first floor with thetown meeting hall upstairs, the site ofabolitionist speakers and fiery revolution-
ary debate.
PAUL REVERE HOUSE (12). 19 NorthSquare, Hanover Street, 617-523-2338.Open daily 9:30 a.m-4:15 p.m. Admission:$3; students & seniors with I.D. $2.50; chil-dren (5–17) $1; (under 5) free. The oldesthome in Boston, built about 1680, wasoccupied by silversmith and patriot PaulRevere from 1770 to 1800.
on land bought from John Hancock.The red brick portion wasdesigned by the legendary architect Charles Bulfinch.
PARK STREET CHURCH (3). Corner ofPark and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383.Sunday services at 8:30 & 11 a.m. and 4& 6 p.m. Morning services are traditional,evening services are contemporary. Builtin 1809, this church was described byHenry James as “the most interestingmass of brick and mortar in America.”
OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND (4).Tremont Street next to Park StreetChurch, 617-635-7389. Open daily 9a.m.–5 p.m. This historic cemetery, for-merly the town granary, is the final rest-ing place of John Hancock, Paul Revere,Robert Treat Paine, Samuel Adams, PeterFaneuil, and the victims of the Boston
Massacre. A stone inscribed “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. ElizabethGoose) allegedly marks the grave of Mother Goose.
KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYINGGROUND (5). Tremont and School streets,617-227-2155. Services: Sun at 11 a.m.,Wed at 12:15 p.m. Burying Ground opendaily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tours: Sat 9:30a.m.–4 p.m. Visitors are reminded thatKing’s Chapel is a house of worship. Thechapel was established in 1687 as the
first Anglican congregation in Boston. The second chapel,built in 1754, became the first Unitarian church in Americaafter the Revolution.
SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL ANDBEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE (6). On SchoolStreet, marked by a column and commemo-rative plaque. On April 13, 1635, the townvoted to establish the first public school inthe country (the forerunner of the BostonLatin School). Nearby is Benjamin Franklin’sstatue, built in 1856, the first portrait statue
erected in the United States.
SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE(7). School and Washington streets, 617-367-4000. Constructed as an apothecary in1718, the ground floor was later used as abookstore that became the center of literaryBoston and the meeting place of such nota-bles as Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau.
OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE (8). 310Washington St., 617-482-6439. Open daily10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $5; students &seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children(under 6) free. This building housed manytown meetings, the most famous of whichsaw an outraged Samuel Adams give thesignal to proceed with the Boston Tea Party.
OLD STATE HOUSE (9). Corner ofWashington and State streets, 617-720-3292. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission:$5; students & seniors $4; children (6–18)$1; children (under 6) free. Built in 1713,
The Freedom Trail begins at the Boston CommonInformation Kiosk, where you can obtain a freeguide or rent a handheld self-guided audio tourcomplete with sound effects and anecdotes for $15,$12 for each additional adult and $10 for children.Free 90-minute, park ranger-guided tours departfrom the Boston National Historical Park VisitorsCenter at the corner of State and Devonshirestreets, Mon–Fri at 2 p.m., Sat & Sun at 10 & 11 a.m.and 2 p.m. First come, first serve. Arrive 30 minutesprior to tour. Call 617-242-5642 for more information.The number accompanying each site listed belowrefers to the site’s location as shown on Panorama’smap. Refer to center spread.
BOSTON COMMON (1). Set aside in 1634 as a military training field and grazing pas-ture, the Common is the oldest public park in America. The park served as quarters forBritish as well as Colonial troops, and laterhoused Civil War regiments. The British Armyset out for the start of the Revolutionary Warfrom what is now Park Square.
THE STATE HOUSE (2). Beacon Street, top ofBeacon Hill facing Boston Common, 617-727-3676. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., exceptholidays. Guided tours by reservation. Thefamous golden dome of the State Housemarks the government seat of the Common-wealth of Massachusetts.The cornerstone waslaid by Samuel Adams, and the building stands
THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOMTRAIL PLAYERS: Step back in time and explore theFreedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famouspatriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and WilliamDawes in this 90-minute tour covering the sites listedbelow. Refer to listing in Sightseeing, page 46.
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mier department store since 1851 offers six floors of the lat-est apparel from renowned designers such as Ralph Laurenand Tommy Hilfiger; cosmetics and fragrances from Chaneland Lancôme; and bed and bath products by Laura Ashleyand Croscill.
FILENE’S BASEMENT, 426 Washington St., 617-542-2011.Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7p.m. For decades, the Basement has provided shoppers withhuge deals, thanks to its automatic markdown system whichguarantees greater discounts the longer an item remains onthe selling floor. A “must-visit” for bargain hunters.
H & M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081. Mon–Sat 10a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edgedepartment store opened its Boston shop in 2001. Its mission of“fashion and quality at the best price” translates to inexpensive,trendy clothes for men and women, as H & M boasts the fresh-est, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, material and style.
MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30a.m.– 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York-based department giant features floor after floor of the latestculinary tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fash-ions. Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne,Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels.
MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St.,Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra “Brand name clothing forless” has made this discount retailer a bargain-hunter’s dreamcome true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls fea-tures designer clothing for men, women and children.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, The Shops at Prudential Center, 800Boylston St., 617-262-8500. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunnoon–6 p.m. One of the country’s premier upscale retailgiants, Saks proffers a wide selection of high-end fashionapparel, accessories, cosmetics and home decor pieces froman assortment of unique and name-brand designers.
T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retaileroffers brand name and designer fashions for men, women andkids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for thehome. Prices are slashed 20 to 60% off most department storerates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality.
HOME GOODS
CRATE & BARREL, 777 Boylston St., 617-262-8700.Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Also: FaneuilHall Marketplace, 617-742-6025; 48 Brattle St., Cambridge,617-876-6300. Call for other location hours. This fun yetsophisticated home fashions store features everything fromkitchenware and furniture to flatware, glassware and bathand body accessories.
RESTORATION HARDWARE, 711 Boylston St., 617-578-0088. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Thishardware retailer features distinctive, high-quality items forthe home—from home furnishings and lighting to kitchenaccessories and garden supplies. Each product is imbuedwith the store’s classic design, affordable pricing and whim-sical product information.
ANTIQUES/ART/COLLECTIBLES
PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in 1967 as a show-case for the talents of Israeli artists, the gallery has displayedand sold a wide range of art by international artists, includingworks by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser.
ARTS & CRAFTS
A KNIT AND NEEDLEPOINT STORE BY MARY J. COLE, 11Newbury St., 617-536-9338. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun bychance. The fine arts of handprinted needlepoint and gorgeousknitting yarns are showcased here. Instruction is available fromthe knowledgeable staff and lessons are free when the project ispurchased here. Visit www.needlepoint-boston.com.
THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617-266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The old-est nonprofit craft organization in the country, established in1897. The Society specializes in contemporary American crafts,jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics ranging from cutting edgeto traditional, and from functional to sculptural.
CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES
CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of theRitz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Bostonoutpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel prod-
ucts, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld,as well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances.
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, 39 Newbury St., 617-424-9300.Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. A small, family-run textile business that evolved into a world leader in elegantmen’s clothing, this Italian design house has focused on qualitysince its founding in 1910. Today, Zegna boasts the finest inmenswear and is known for a vast, first-rate necktie selection.
THE GARMENT DISTRICT, 200 Broadway, Cambridge,617-876-5230. Sun–Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 8p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. A vintage lover’s paradise, thistwo-level thrift warehouse sells everything from vintageLevi’s to knock-off designer dresses and ’70s go-goboots. The ambitious (or desperate) can sift through theheaping piles of the downstairs Dollar-A-Pound.
KIM’S FASHION DESIGN, Copley Place, Level 1 next toNeiman Marcus, 617-267-9299; 12 Kneeland St.,Chinatown, 617-426-5740. Copley: Daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.;Chinatown: Daily noon–6 p.m. Kim Pham has been a drivingforce in the Asian fashion industry for over 20 years. Kim’scouture, Asian-inspired apparel for both genders uses onlythe finest silks, with painstaking attention to detail and fit.
LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11a.m.–6 p.m., Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m.Housed in a historic former Back Bay museum building, thisBoston institution maintains its cutting-edge allure by offer-ing upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, aswell as women’s fashions, bed and bath items, and homeaccessories.
MAXMARA, 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775. Mon–Sat 10a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Founded in 1951 and with morethan 1,000 stores worldwide, MaxMara is Italy’s largest women’sready-to-wear manufacturer. Known for luxurious fabrics, stylishsilhouettes and hand detailing. MaxMara embodies the principlesof truly great Italian fashion—classic design and top quality.
SIMON’S MEN’S CLOTHING, 220 Clarendon St., betweenNewbury and Boylston, 617-266-2345. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest family-run men’s clothing store in Boston, Simon’s sells business andcasual wear in classic and updated styles and offers quick,expert alterations and even complete same-day tailoring.
STONESTREETS, 1276 Mass. Ave., Harvard Square,Cambridge, 617-547-3245. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This sophisticated men’s cloth-ier offers a casual-yet-refined collection of Italian and Americandesigners. The knowledgeable staff will make sure that you findthe proper garment, superbly tailored to your specifications.
URBAN OUTFITTERS, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088.Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-864-0070. Where urban hipsters turn for funky men’s and women’sfashions. The store also features a wide array of housewares,shoes, accessories, gifts, books, cards and other bric-a-brac.
DEPARTMENT STORES
FILENE’S, 426 Washington St., 617-357-2100. Mon–Sat9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. New England’s pre-
KIM’S FASHION DESIGN: Legendary Asian fash-ion designer Kim Pham offers customers customservice at shops in Chinatown and Copley Place.Refer to listing, right.
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THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., 617-426-9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/office/retail complex located alongside the Public Garden fea-tures a handful of upscale retailers, including St. John Boutique,Sonia Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, Candela Spa and Anne Fontaine.
MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall andthe Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an opencourt known as the Exedra, where you will always find a widerange of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events uniqueto this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literallyhundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots.
THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St.,800-SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.The Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 shops andrestaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue,Ann Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega. It is also the launch spot forthe city’s renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours.
MUSIC/VIDEO
NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930.Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11a.m.–8 p.m. Also: Government Center, 1 Washington Mall,617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617-491-0337; 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491-7711. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart localchain, which boasts the cheapest CD prices in town, includ-___
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TOWER RECORDS, 95 Mt. Auburn St., Harvard Square,Cambridge, 617-876-3377. Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri &Sat ’til midnight. This music superstore features everythingfrom CDs, tapes and records to videos, books and periodi-cals. Its music selection runs the gamut from classical tocountry to current pop, rock and soul sounds.
VIRGIN MEGASTORE, 360 Newbury St., 617-896-0950. Daily10 a.m.–midnight. The British music retailer chose Boston forits 22nd North American location. Three levels and more than40,000 square feet of space house thousands of books, CDs,videos and DVDs, as well as interactive listening kiosks.
SHOES
ALLEN-EDMONDS, 36 Newbury St., 617-247-3363. Mon–Sat9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Step out in luxurious stylewith Allen-Edmonds’ collections of wing tips, capped toes andslip-on kilties and tassles. This world-class men’s footwearretailer, famous for its 212-step construction process, featuresshoes made of top-quality leather and all-natural materials.
HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu noon–8 p.m., Sunnoon–6 p.m. For more than 35 years, Helen’s Leather hassupplied New Englanders with quality Western boots by mak-ers like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. Inaddition, Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts andStetson hats, as well as leather jackets and bags.
JOHN FLUEVOG, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Satnoon–8 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer fea-tures shoes created by the maverick designer, ranging frommind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and his tried-and-true “Angels.” The Newbury Street locale is the only placein Boston to find a wide range of his cutting-edge styles.
SPORTING GOODS
BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER, 353 North Market Place,Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8:45 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time BostonMarathon winner, the Center helps runners of all levelschoose the most suitable shoes, not the most expensive.Boasts a vast selection of shoes and accessories and aknowledgeable staff.
CITY SPORTS, 1035 Commonwealth Ave., 617-782-5121; 480Boylston St., 617-267-3900; 44 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-492-6000; other locations. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat 10a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. City Sports sells athleticapparel by top brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma, as well assporting equipment for all interests, and footwear fromSaucony, Reebok and others.
NIKETOWN, 200 Newbury St., 617-267-3400. Mon–Sat 10a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. An enormous temple to theNike franchise, this sporting goods retailer proffers all thingsNike, including footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories.The store features an homage to the Boston Marathon, seatsfrom the old Boston Garden and autographed shoes fromMarathon champ Uta Pippig.
JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES
ALPHA OMEGA, 1380 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-1227.Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.Also: The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-494-9030. Devoted to the art of timekeeping, Alpha Omega isan authorized agent for more than 20 prestigious watchbrands such as Akteo, Breitling, Movado, Omega, Seiko, TAGHeuer and Raymond Weil.
CARTIER, 40 Newbury St., 617-262-3300. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6p.m. If diamonds are forever, the House of Cartier is timeless.With more than 150 years of experience, Cartier is a symbol ofprestige, glamour, and quality. The jeweler offers a dazzling dis-play of diamonds, jewelry and accessories, including time-pieces, silver, crystal, designer pens and leather accessories.
JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of imag-inative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using onlysolid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis’s aim is “tomake jewelry at a reasonable price, of excellent workmanshipand uncommon beauty.”
LUX BOND & GREEN, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747.Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux Bond& Green has provided its customers with diamonds, gold jewel-ry, watches and giftware from around the world. The store offersa corporate gift division, bridal and gift registry, a full-servicerepair department, gift certificates and elegant gift-wrapping.
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW, 440 Boylston St., 617-267-9100.Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Serving Bostonians since 1796,this Boston institution boasts of being the oldest continuouslyoperating luxury business in the U.S. Its new location is filledwith glittering diamonds, fine jewelry and watches. The galleriesalso offer silver, china, porcelain, stationery, antiques and more.
SMALL PLEASURES, 142 Newbury St., 617-267-7371; 92 StateSt., 617-722-9932. Newbury Street: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.;State Street: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Specializing in antique jew-elry and vintage watches, this unique store features Art Nouveauand Art Deco engagement rings from the 1920s, as well as cus-tom design and repair services, all in an intimate Art Deco setting.
MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS
CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place,Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features departmentstores such as Filene’s, Sears and Best Buy, as well as morethan 100 other stores and specialty shops including the largestGap in Boston, Abercrombie & Fitch, J. Crew, Old Navy, Borders,Victoria’s Secret and more.
COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnificentCopley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, includingNeiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams-Sonoma. Avariety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, offer shoppersnumerous dining options. To receive a free Ultimate ShoppingExcursions card, stop by one of the customer service kiosks.
THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington streets.Open daily. One-stop shopping in Downtown Crossing. You’llfind the latest styles at shops like Discovery Imports, Bath &Body Works and Aldo Shoe. In addition, the Corner Mall fea-
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ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP, 130 Brighton Ave. (corner ofHarvard and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331.This popular Allston hangout features Boston’s best beerselection, with more than 112 beers on tap and over 400microbrews. Its food entices too, with award-winning steambeer burgers, famous curly fries, buffalo wings and giantnachos. L, D, C, LS, SB. $
BACK BAY
APROPOS, Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton St., 617-375-6500.Drawing its influences from American regional cuisine witha strong New England flair, the menu at Apropos offershearty, satisfying dishes ranging from pan-roasted Chileansea bass to grilled New York sirloin and herbed roastedchicken. The menu, created by executive chef JosephNartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB. $$$
AUJOURD’HUI, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 BoylstonSt., 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the PublicGarden as a backdrop, and a perennial recipient of theAAA Five Diamond Award. Enjoy exquisite modern Frenchcuisine, accompanied by a selection from an 1,800-bottle wine library. Reservations recommended. DMon–Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11:30a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$
AZURE, The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800.Azure's menu and concept are designed to be as clear andunderstated as the color palette itself. Nationally recognizedexecutive chef Robert Fathman, known for his innovationand playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates contemporaryAmerican cuisine with a sophisticated edge and an emphasison fresh seafood. B, D. $$$
BRASSERIE JO, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave.,617-425-3240. The “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award-win-ning Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites (coq auvin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle Hansi’sonion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and desserts in theFrench tradition complete this Gallic experience. Seasonal out-door patio. B, L, D. $$
CLIO, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-7200. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer servesup French-American fare with some striking Asian influencesin a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s styled after aParisian supper club. Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelizedswordfish au poivre and ginger-glazed oxtail keep customerscoming back for more. D. $$$$
COTTONWOOD CAFE, 222 Berkeley St.,617-247-2225. Specialties include open-grill steaks, poultry, pasta and vegetariandishes. Voted “Boston’s Best SouthwesternRestaurant” and “Boston’s BestMargarita.” Reservations recommended.Two hours free validated parking. LMon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D daily ’til11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–3 p.m. C, LS,VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$
DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIANSTEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington St., 617-357-
4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge,617-661-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, or lighterfare in the spacious bar. The Cambridge Davio’s boasts an out-door patio and skyline view. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; DSun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; C, VP.www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP.
EXCELSIOR, The Heritage on the Garden, 272 Boylston St.,617-426-7878. This culinary masterpiece delivers bold andcontemporary American cuisine at this stunning Back Baylocation. An impressive collection of 500 wines, representingall regions of the world, is displayed in Boston’s only climate-controlled glass wine tower. Pre- and post-theater dining avail-able. D, C, LS. $$$$
GOURMELI’S SEAFOOD, Marriott Copley Place, 110 Hunting-ton Ave., 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar orindulge in fresh lobster, swordfish and more at this eatery inthe heart of the Back Bay. Gourmeli’s offers an array of freshNew England seafood and entrees. B, L, D. $$$
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POUR MOI, 105 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, 617-262-1448. Mon,Wed & Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue 9 a.m.–6 p.m, Thu & Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Skin care specialists offer facials, waxing,manicures and pedicures.
30 NEWBURY SPA, 30 Newbury St., 4th Floor, 617-266-7606.Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Stylists, massage ther-apists, electrologists and aestheticians offer personalized half- orfull-day spa treatments, including facials, manicures, pedicures, haircoloring, body scrubs, laser hair removal and hot stone massage.
HAIR AND NAILS
AVANTI SALON-CINDY KENEFICK, 11 Newbury St., 617-267-4027. Hours by appointment. Put yourself in her chair.With 20 yearsof experience in London, New York and Boston, she is the profes-sional you need to create your own look and change your life.
L’ELEGANCE ART ET COIFFURE, 105 Newbury St., 2nd Floor,617-536-1290. Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.,Sat 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Offering a broadrange of beauty treatments, this salon specializes in hair color-ing and cuts, Japanese thermal straightening, facials, waxing,manicures and pedicures.
SALON MARC HARRIS, 30 Newbury St., 3rd floor, 617-262-2222.Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Tue & Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed–Fri 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Voted “Best Woman’s Haircut” and “Best Updo” in the 2005Improper Bostonian Best of Boston poll, this recognized name inthe salon industry offers a welcoming environment for his clientele.
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LALA ROKH: The unique Persian eatery on BeaconHill not only boasts a new cocktail menu, but is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary as well.Refer to listing, page 58.
RESTAURANTS
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s*HARD ROCK CAFE, 131 Clarendon St., two blocks fromBoylston St., 617-424-ROCK (7625). HRC Boston serves updown-home American food, seasoned with a healthy dose ofrock ’n’ roll. Try the infamous “Pig” sandwich, and check outmemorabilia including “The Aerosmithsonian,” the “Boston Wallof Fame,” Phish’s vacuum, Jim Morrison’s leather pants andMadonna’s bustier. L, D, C, LS. $
JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867-9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500.Top-notch fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winningfried chicken and an impressive raw bar in a casual setting.Boston: Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m.Cambridge: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP.
L’ESPALIER, 30 Gloucester St., 617-262-3023. Situated in ahistoric Back Bay townhouse, this sophisticated French classichelmed by top chef Frank McClelland is a favorite of bothpower brokers and couples on a romantic night out. Widelyacknowledged by critics and diners alike as one of the finestFrench restaurants in the nation, and the creme de la creme ofacclaimed Boston eateries. D. $$$$
*THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley PlazaHotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a traditionalsteakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh seafood.Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies and wall orna-ments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D daily. AdjoiningOak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full Oak Room menu. $$$$
*THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700.This 1927 culinary landmark offers award-winning contempo-rary French cuisine. The historic Dining Room is available forspecial events only. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L,D, C, LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$
SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM, 199 Clarendon St.,Copley Square, 617-536-3500; other locations outside Boston.Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and specialties such asblackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crabcakes andlobster. Winner of Best of Boston 2003 award for seafood. JazzBrunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. L & D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m.,Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. $$
SONSIE, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended byBoston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The livelyrestaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot mahogany bar,brick oven and colorful dining room. The menu by award-win-ning chef Bill Poirier includes tempura tuna roll with avocado,mizuna and tobiko caviar and herb pappardelle with aspara-gus. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$
SPEEDER & EARL’S, Copley Square Hotel, 47 Huntington Ave.,617-536-9000. Boston’s “quirkiest” breakfast and coffee bar,serving traditional and innovative favorites such as eggsBenedict and malted waffles. Boston’s best pastries and pre-mium blends of gourmet coffee from Speeder & Earl’s ofVermont are also featured. B, L, Sat & SB, D. $
STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBURY, 190 Newbury St., 617-236-0990. Lauded by The New York Times, chef/owner StephanieSidell’s eatery showcases sophisticated cooking and classiccomfort food. Casual elegance at its best with a sidewalk cafe,club-like bar and skylit dining space. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–11p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. L, D, SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., C, VPTue–Sat evenings. $$$
AmericanApropos, p. 55Aura, p. 63Avenue One, p. 59Cheers, p. 58Delux Cafe & Lounge,
p. 63Dick’s Last Resort, p. 62Excelsior, p. 55The Federalist, p. 58Hard Rock Cafe, p. 56Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar,
p. 60Meritage, p. 60Perdix, p. 64Parker’s Restaurant, p. 61Speeder & Earl’s, p. 56Stephanie’s on Newbury,
p. 56The Sunset Grill & Tap,
p. 55Theatre Cafe, p. 64Top of the Hub, p. 58
ChineseP.F. Chang’s, p. 64
Eastern MediterraneanLala Rokh, p. 58
French/French-American
Aujourd’hui, p. 55Brasserie Jo, p. 55Cafe Fleuri, p. 59Clio, p. 55Hamersley’s Bistro, p. 64Julien, p. 60L’Espalier, p. 56Locke-Ober, p. 60No. 9 Park, p. 58Pigalle, p. 64Radius, p. 61Spire, p. 61
French CountryHungry i, p. 58
IndianGandhi, p. 58
InternationalIntrigue, p. 60Jacob Wirth’s, p. 64Rialto, p. 59The Ritz-Carlton Hotel,
p. 56Sonsie, p. 56Zephyr on the Charles,
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IrishBlack Rose, p. 62Kennedy’s Midtown, p. 60
ItalianAntonio’s, p. 58Caliterra, p. 59Davide, p. 62Davio’s Northern Italian
Steakhouse, p. 55Florentine Cafe, p. 62Lucca Restaurant & Bar,
p. 62Mamma Maria, p. 63Massimino’s Cucina
Italiana, p. 63Teatro, p. 61
MediterraneanOlives, p. 59
Museum DiningBravo, p. 62Museum of Science, p. 61
New EnglandHenrietta’s Table, p. 59Sheraton Commander
Restaurant, p. 59
SeafoodAnthony’s Pier 4, p. 63Azure, p. 55B&G Oysters, p. 63Chart House, p. 60Gourmeli’s Seafood, p. 55Great Bay, p. 62Harborside Grill, p. 62Jasper White’s Summer
Shack, p. 56Jimmy’s Harborside, p. 63Legal Sea Foods, p. 64McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood, p. 60Oceana, p. 61Skipjack’s, p. 56Turner Fisheries, p. 58Wisteria, p. 64Ye Old Union Oyster
House, p. 61
SouthwesternCottonwood Cafe, p. 55Fajitas & ’Ritas, p. 60
SteakhousesDavio’s Northern Italian
Steakhouse, p. 55The Oak Room, p. 56
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exceptional Indian cuisine in the heart of Central Square. Onlythe freshest produce, herbs and delicate spices are used toprepare the healthy fare. L daily noon–3 p.m.; D noon–11 p.m.;SB noon–3 p.m. L buffet daily noon–3 p.m., “All you can eat”$5.95. Beer & wine. $
HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St.,Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown andorganic produce are used to create a lively, textured menu ofreinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room avail-able. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun 7–10:30a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Sat noon–3 p.m.; Ddaily 5:30–10 p.m. $
RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants features finewines and cuisine from France, Italy and Spain. Chef JodyAdams lends her creative talents to seasonal dinner menuitems such as grilled pork tenderloin with Ligurian potato-cheese pie, pine nuts and basil. D only. Reservations recom-mended. $$$$
SHERATON COMMANDER RESTAURANT, 16 Garden St.,Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-234-1365. New England-stylecuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual atmosphere.B, L, D, SB. $$
ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurantserves small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic farelike sushi-grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The
setting features spectacular views of the Boston skyline. B, L,D, C. $$
CHARLESTOWN
OLIVES, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999.Celebrity chef Todd English got his start with this local eateryand the Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparalleledking of his endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, ingredi-ent rich, pan-Mediterranean creations. D. $$$$
DOWNTOWN
*AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency, Financial District, 1 Ave. deLafayette, 617-422-5579. Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fonduemenu in a relaxed atmosphere. Live jazz every Thu. B, L, D, C. $$
*CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the bestSunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterraneanand American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlitgarden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.;L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$
CALITERRA, Wyndham Boston Hotel, 89 Broad St., 617-348-1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, this casual,upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal NewEngland flavors. B, L, D. $$
*TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617-536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Bostonfor dining and a spectacular view of the city. The magnificentcuisine complements the breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Livejazz seven nights a week. $$$$
TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart andDartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Known for its fresh seafoodand winner of several regional awards, Turner’s features seven-foot-high French windows, swooping Hollywood banquettes,mahogany paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private dining roomsaccommodate 10–140 guests. Discounted VP at The WestinHotel Copley Place. L, D, C, LS. $$$
BEACON HILL
ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One ofBoston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from MassachusettsGeneral Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian foodwith nightly specials and complementing wine list. Specialsinclude homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $
*CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil HallMarketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill puband its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare and anabundant beverage selection, including their award-winningBloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live entertainmentThu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers merchandise soldon site. L, D, C, LS. $
THE FEDERALIST, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617-670-2515. The menu at this elite spot brings artistic flair to disheslike Colorado rack of lamb and skillet-roasted French Dover sole,in an atmosphere evoking the stately class of the world’s mostprivate clubs. A rooftop herb garden and in-kitchen fish tanks helpto ensure culinary perfection. B, D, Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$
HUNGRY I, 711/2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-storytownhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor patio,Chef Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French country cuisineand creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison aupoivre and braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and Fri only,noon–2 p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private din-ing rooms available. $$$$. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP.
LALA ROKH, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Named for a leg-endary Persian princess, this elegant restaurant is owned by sib-lings Babak and Azita Bina. Using their mother’s recipes, they’vecreated a unique dining experience in the only restaurant of itskind in New England. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly 5:30–10p.m. Reservations recommended. C, VP. www.lalarokh.com. $$
NO. 9 PARK, 9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimedchef Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes ina sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef Lynchhas a subtle hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive renditionsof classic Italian and French fare such as fresh pasta and foiegras. L, D, LS. $$$$
CAMBRIDGE
GANDHI, 704 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-491-1104. Savor the scents and flavors of India and enjoy
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hearty meal. All menu items come in appetizer and entreesizes. D, LS. $$$$
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Forgetdinner and a movie—now it’s brunch and a movie at thenoontime Skyline Sunday Brunch. The package includes ticketsto the Museum’s newest IMAX film, admission to the exhibithalls and free parking. Tickets: $32; seniors $31; children $30.Reservations recommended. $
OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227-3838. One of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting abreathtaking view of the Harbor, Oceana offers uniquely pre-pared fresh seafood. B, L, D, SB. $$
PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St.,617-725-1600. Executive chef Jerry Tice celebrates nostalgiccuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining roomreflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplaceof Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$
RADIUS, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-win-ning chef Michael Schlow churns out impeccably preparednouveau French fare such as foie gras-suffused Vermontpheasant and New Zealand loin of venison in an ultra-modern,minimalist setting. Pastry chef Paul Connors creates rapturous-ly delectable desserts. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, andthe service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$
SPIRE, Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., 617-772-0202.Alluringly ensconced in Boston’s most fashionable luxury bou-
tique hotel, Spire features a striking interior and chef GabrielFrasca’s cuisine, which combines flavors from France, Italy,Spain and Portugal with seasonal New England ingredients.Named one of “America's 50 Best Hotel Restaurants” by Foodand Wine. B, L, D LS, VP. $$$$
TEATRO, 177 Tremont St., 617-778-6841. Teatro boasts a rea-sonably priced Italian-influenced menu by executive chefRobert Jean and owner/chef Jamie Mammano. The restaurantwas named “Best Pre-Theatre Dining 2003” (ImproperBostonian) and “Best Italian Restaurant 2003” (Boston maga-zine). D Mon–Sat 5 p.m.–midnight; Sun 4–11 p.m.Reservations accepted. www.teatroboston.com. C, VP. $$$
YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227-2750. Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldestrestaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken.Famed for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily.Specialties include clam chowder, swordfish, and fresh lobster.L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP.www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$
EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT
HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive,617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of theBoston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day,the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, andin the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafoodrestaurant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$
CHART HOUSE, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The ChartHouse boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, includingspecialties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer;shrimp fresca; macadamia crusted mahi-mahi; slow roastedprime rib; and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake.Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C. $$$
FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and bar-becue cuisine. The restaurants stress generous portions,affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendlyservice. Boston: Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat’til 10 p.m., Fri ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.faji-tasandritas.com. $. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP.
INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856-7744. Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautifuldecor and breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those whodesire a cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a globalmenu created by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $
JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton BostonCommon, 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. Chef Jason Adams setsan uncharted course of adventure in contemporary cuisine,featuring American favorites, seafood and steaks, all artisticallypresented. The artful menu is created from a palette of lushlocal flavors. The restaurant also boasts an exhibition kitchen.B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$
*JULIEN, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. The award-winning Julien offers creative contempo-rary French cuisine in a formal dining room of unparalleledelegance and intimacy. An ideal setting for pre-theatre din-ing, a private business dinner or a romantic celebration. DMon–Sat 6–10 p.m. Tapas menu available at bar Mon–Fri4–7 p.m. $$$$
*KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 42 Province Street, 617-426-3333.Featuring prime aged steaks, seafood, and traditional pub fare.Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, with atouch of class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxingdining atmosphere with a lively bar offering live piano musicon Thu, Fri & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Wed–Sat 4 p.m.–11 p.m.; B Sat & Sun 9a.m.–2 p.m. www.kennedysmidtown.com. $$
LOCKE-OBER, 3 Winter Place, 617-542-1340. Helmed bylocal culinary innovator Lydia Shire (Biba, Excelsior), thisdowntown landmark has been refurbished and restored to itsformer glory. The menu of this Boston Brahmin bastion hasbeen updated, but Shire has kept many of its classics,including the steak tartar and the legendary lobsterSavannah. L, D, LS. $$$$
MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, ParkPlaza Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil HallMarketplace, North Market, 617-720-5522. Renowned forfresh seafood and lively atmosphere, M & S also offers steak,chicken and pasta dishes. Daily 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat‘til midnight. Bar menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun10 p.m.–midnight. $$$
MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to anappropriate vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection.The restaurant’s interior combines slate, marble, exotic woodand leather, creating a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a
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*BLACK ROSE, 160 State St., next to Faneuil Hall Market-place, 617-742-2286. Located in the Faneuil Hall Marketplacearea, this popular pub features aged beef, chicken, freshnative seafood, light fare, hearty sandwiches and otherAmerican and Irish classics from the grill served in a casual,jovial atmosphere. Live Irish music nightly and weekend after-noons. L, D, LS, SB. Traditional Irish breakfast served. $
*DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil HallMarketplace, 617-267-8080. Dick’s serves ribs and chickenby the bucket, 74 kinds of beer and more. SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m.includes Belgian waffles and a make-your-own Bloody Marybar. Live music, no cover, no dress code and definitely noclass. L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Thu 4 p.m.–midnight, Fri& Sat ’til 1 a.m. www.dickslastresort.com. $$
*DURGIN-PARK, 340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-2038. A Boston landmark in historic Faneuil Hall (where yourgrandfather and great-grandfather may have dined) featuressteaks, chops and seafood in a New England tradition. Pianoand oyster bars open late. L, D. $
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BRAVO, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369-3474. Chef Benjamin Cevelo brings his creative touch to aneclectic and contemporary menu. The restaurant’s bold decor,created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz, meshes
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Zagat Survey’s “Top New Restaurant 2002” and winner of Bestof Boston 2001, this eatery is racking up raves for its regionalItalian cuisine, superb wine list, lively bar and elegantambiance. D nightly 5–11 p.m.; Sat & Sun ’til 11:30 p.m.; barmenu ’til 12:15 a.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #7ON CENTER MAP.
MAMMA MARIA, 3 North Square, 617-523-0077. “MammaMaria stands for what Italian food is. Simplicity, quality ingredients and fun…the food of love.” (Emeril Lagasse,2004). Mamma Maria offers charming views of the neighbor-hood and city skyline, as well as a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. D Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.VP. www.mammamaria.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #8 ON CENTER MAP.
MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617-523-5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef ofNaples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. Hiseatery’s specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugula, pro-sciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, amongst otherdelights. L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til11 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. $
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ANTHONY’S PIER 4, 140 Northern Ave., 617-482-6262. For 37years, this Boston institution has tempted diners with Mainelobster, fresh New England seafood, imported Dover sole, primesteaks and a huge wine list. The dining room offers a view ofBoston Harbor and the city skyline. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30a.m.–10 p.m., Sat noon–11 p.m., Sun noon–10 p.m. $$
AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’sseasonal menus showcase a passion for using fresh, localingredients in his recipes. Chef John Merrill partners with localfarmers and fishermen to select freshly harvested vegetables,seafood that is just off the boat and specially aged meats andcheeses to create his award-winning meals. B, L, D, SB. $$$
JIMMY’S HARBORSIDE, 242 Northern Ave., 617-423-1000.Since 1924, visitors and natives alike have enjoyed Jimmy’sHarborside. The waterfront location offers views of historicBoston Harbor and the menu features award-winning chow-ders, Maine lobster, traditional Boston haddock and jumbobaked stuffed shrimp. Mon–Thu noon–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m., Sun 4–9 p.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ONCENTER MAP.
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B&G OYSTERS, 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisti-cated South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winningchef Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Harkerfeatures bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well assignature dishes like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll.L, D, LS, VP. $$
DELUX CAFE & LOUNGE, 100 Chandler St., 617-338-5258.This tiny South End pub has long been a local favorite for itsinexpensive eats and rock-and-roll atmosphere. Don’t expecttypical bar food, however, as the eatery’s monthly menu caninclude everything from pan-seared tuna to a grilled cheesesandwich featuring brie and chutney to chips and salsa madewith seasonal fruit. D, C, LS, NC. $
with a rotating selection of the MFA’s modern masterpieces. Ldaily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 p.m.; SB11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$
GREAT BAY, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave.,617-532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow(Radius, Via Matta) present their unique take on the seafoodand raw bar concepts. This eclectic space in Kenmore Squareserves delectable fare such as fish tacos and the acclaimedbaked stuffed lobster. L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$
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DAVIDE, 326 Commercial St., 617-227-5745. Boasts anupscale yet casual atmosphere with Northern Italian-inspireddishes. Accolades include the Zagat Award, The Five-StarDiamond Award and plaudits from Wine Spectator. All pastas anddesserts made fresh on premises. Reservations recommended. LMon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. C, VP. $$$
FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Reveredby visitors and residents for decades, this historic cafe is oneof Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with tomatoesand lobster cream sauce and seared veal with grilled shrimpin Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of the Italian won-ders awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily noon–1a.m. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP.
LUCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742-9200. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2002,
Boston Historic Fish Pier • 617.423.1000Functions for any occasion
Boston Historic Fish Pier • 617.423.1000Functions for any occasion
Harborside RestaurantThe restaurant with an ocean of window dressing.
Harborside RestaurantThe restaurant with an ocean of window dressing.
including oysters, succulent New England lobsters and itsfamous clam “chowda.” Extensive wine list. L & D. $$$
P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, Theatre District, 617-573-0821.Traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality combine in this upbeat bistro. Specialties include Chang’schicken in soothing lettuce wraps, Dan Dan noodles andorange peel shrimp. Enjoy an impressive list of over 50wines. Reservations accepted. L & D Sun–Wed 11:30a.m.–11 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til midnight. C, LS. $$
PIGALLE, 75 Charles St. South, 617-423-4944. This welcom-ing bistro in Park Square brings exquisite French cuisine tothe Theatre District via the inventive culinary artistry and per-sonally charming service of co-owners and husband-and-wife team Marc Orfaly and Kerri Foley. D, VP. $$$
THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574-2752. Located in the heart of the theater district, this restaurant features traditional American fare in a comfortableatmosphere and is a great location for pre- and post-theaterdining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking aton-site garage is available. B, L, D. $$
WISTERIA, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St.,617-956-7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asiantwist offers an innovative menu that synthesizes NewEngland seafood and Asian cuisine. Impeccable service andattention to detail are apparent, from the unique presentationof entrees on signature china to the welcoming hotel toweloffered upon being seated. L & D. $$$
HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700.This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the hus-band and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first putthe South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confitor the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Longregarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$
PERDIX, 560 Tremont St., 617-338-8070. A New Americanbistro in the South End run with flair by chef Tim Partridgeand his wife Nini Diana. Elegant and charming, this welcome newcomer has been acclaimed for such whimsicalsignature dishes as “Today’s steak with whatever Tim wants”and the dessert staple, “Really freakin’ good chocolatetorte.” D, SB. $$$
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*JACOB WIRTH, 37 Stuart St., 617-338-8586. Opened in1868, Jacob Wirth is the city’s second-oldest restaurant,serving traditional German fare, including wiener schnitzel,sauerbraten and a great selection of German beers. ThisTheater District mainstay still resembles an old-time saloon,complete with ancient mahogany bar, weathered floors andweekly piano sing-alongs. L, D, C, LS. $$
LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT, 26 Park Plaza, ParkSquare Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., LongWharf, 617-227-3115; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St.,617-266-6800; other locations. For more than 50 years,Legal Sea Foods has served the freshest seafood possible,
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APPETIZERSBoneless Buffalo Tenders © Scallops
& Bacon © Clam Chowder
STERLING® BEEFBourbon Street Sirloin © Montreal
Steak® © “Hand-Cut” Filet Mignon ©Shepherds Pie
FRESH FISHFish & Chips © Honey Bourbon
Salmon © Baked Seafood Casserole
PASTA & POULTRYChicken, Broccoli & Ziti © LobsterRavioli © Classic Chicken Marsala
SANDWICHESKennedys Sirloin Burger ©
Mushroom Swiss Burger © DublinChicken Sandwich © Kennedys Club
KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN42 Province St. • 617-426-3333
www.kennedysmidtown.com
Warm and enchanting, Kennedy’s Irish Pub & Steak Houseoffers all the comforts of a traditional pub with a touch ofclass. Old World-style dining rooms accented with historic
photos and soft candlelight provide a classic setting, while themahogany bar offers a relaxed experience. An upbeat piano bar is fea-tured select nights and during brunch. Just steps from Boston Common,theaters and shopping, Kennedy’s is a welcome respite for all.
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RAW BARCrab, Avocado and Mango Stack © Seared
Peppered Ahi Tuna © Shrimp Cocktail
APPETIZERSCoconut Crunchy Shrimp © Lobster
Spring Rolls © Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
SEAFOODSteamed Maine Lobster © DynamiteMahi Mahi © Herb Crusted Salmon
© Spiced Yellowfin Ahi © Pan SearedSea Scallops © Baked Stuffed Shrimp
© Alaskan King Crab Legs ©Dungeness Crab Clusters
PRIME RIB & STEAKSPrime Rib © Filet Mignon © New
York Strip © Tenderloin Medallions
DESSERTHot Chocolate Lava Cake Raspberry Crème Brulée
CHART HOUSE60 Long Wharf • 617-227-1576
chart-house.com
L et Chart House take you to a place where time stands still,the historic Hancock Counting House. This Boston landmarkonce housed the offices of John Hancock, an American Patriot.
Experience their million-dollar renovations while savoring a seamlessblend of high quality seafood and steaks—including whole, steamedlobster, cracked for you right at your table, and prime rib rubbed witharomatic herbs and spices and slow roasted to succulent perfection.
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ANTIPASTIFagottini ai Funghi di Bosco:Puff pastry stuffed with wild
mushrooms and fontina cheese in amarsala sauce © Capesante a Forno:
Roasted scallops in a red peppersauce with basil oil
PRIMIFusilli alla Boscaiola: Hand-rolled
pasta with wild mushroom, prosciuttoin a parmigiano cream sauce
PESCETonno e Capesante Balsamico: Pan-searedtuna and scallop in a balsamic reduction
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Rosmarino: Roasted rack of lambwith a roasted garlic and rosemary
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DAVIDE326 Commercial St., North End • 617-227-5745
www.daviderestaurant.com
A n integral part of the North End’s dining scene for over20 years, Davide first opened in 1982. While reflectingthe rich traditions of Northern Italy, the dishes amaze
diners with their originality. Davide has earned numerous accolades over the years, including recognition as one of thenation’s top 50 Italian restaurants, and boasts one of the finestwine lists in the city.
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sine is authentic and con-
sistently delicious, whether
Old World Sicilian, tradi-
tional Northern Italian or
Mediterranean fusion. And
though the ambience can be
boisterous, romantic or
somewhere in between, the
setting is usually intimate,
with patrons rubbing
elbows with one another
in crowded dining rooms—
it’s all part of the
European feel.
One of Boston’s most
well-known attractions is,
of course, the Freedom
Trail. Three of its sites are
located in the North End.
The Paul Revere House,
Boston’s oldest home built
circa 1680, was occupied by
the famed silversmith/
TIME TRAVELING: North Square’s cobblestoned streets play host to not onlyfine Italian eateries, but also to the historicPaul Revere House on the Freedom Trail.
patriot/midnight rider and
his family (including 16
children!) from 1770–1800.
Christ Church, a.k.a. the
Old North Church, Boston’s
oldest standing church
(built in 1723) served as the
signal tower that spurred
Revere on his jaunt through
the countryside. And Copp’s
Hill Burying Ground,
founded in 1660 as the
Hub’s second cemetery,
provided the final resting
place of many famous colo-
nials, such as the Puritan
preachers of the Mather
family, including
cont. on page 70 >>
Old WorldCharm
Renowned as Boston’s
“Little Italy,” the North End
is constantly brimming
with the aroma of garlic
and freshly cooked cuisine.
But its storied history is
also part of its charm. The
oldest neighborhood in the
city, it gave birth to the
American Revolution on its
narrow cobblestone streets
and has been home to wave
after wave of new immi-
grants. Today, the North
End remains one of the
most European neighbor-
hoods in America.
The North End is widely
known for its abundance of
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BRIGHT LIGHT:Gaslamps and brick buildings,such as these in Beacon Hill,are two hallmarks of the city’shistoric neighborhoods. Refer to page 74.
neighborhoods
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locale. These spectacles
usually celebrate the
patron saints of Italian
villages and center around
jubilant parades of the
saints’ statues through the
North End’s winding
roadways. Food vendors,
hawking everything from
sausage to calamari, add their own
flavor to the scene.
If you’re looking for belly laughs
instead of a full belly, have a seat at the
Improv Asylum on Hanover Street to take
in the wild antics of this innovative
comedy troupe. The Asylum offers off-the-
cuff fun and hilarity at its original North
End venue.
And if you haven’t had enough of good
old Paul Revere, check out Paul Revere
Tonight, which runs at the Old North
Church during the summer and fall.
Award-winning actor David Conner re-
creates this legendary figure and tells the
oft-untold stories of Revere’s upbringing
and his midnight ride.
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yard constructed the U.S. Navy’s flagship
U.S.S. Constitution.
In keeping with its Old World charac-
ter, the North End observes many tradi-
tions imported from the shores of Europe.
One such annual rite is the weekly Italian
feasts and processions,
kept alive by immi-
grants and their
descendents, that take
place throughout the
summer and enliven
this already spirited
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you. Once your shopping is
complete (or you just need
to rest and reload), the
street also boasts ice
cream shops like JP Licks
and Ben and Jerry’s, and
fashionable restaurants
and bars like Sonsie,
Stephanie’s on Newbury
and Ciao Bella, great for outdoor dining.
The Back Bay is also home to some of
Boston’s architectural standouts—from the
classic beauty of Trinity Church (built in
1877) and the Boston Public Library, to
Boston’s largest and most impressive mod-
ern skyscrapers, the 62-story John Hancock
Tower and the Prudential Center, which
houses offices, restaurants and shops.
OLD AND NEW:Trinity Church and theHancock Tower, two of the city’s most prominent architect-ural landmarks, standside by side in CopleySquare.
PH OTO B Y SC OT T RO B E RTO
Once the swamp was gone,
architect Arthur Gilman
drew up the plans to build
a largely uniform series of
three- and four-story
brownstones.
Real estate is pricey in
this highly desired neigh-
borhood—bordered on the
north by the Charles River,
Arlington Street to Park
Square on the east,
Columbus Avenue to
Huntington Avenue,
Dalton Street and the
Massachusetts Turnpike on
the south, and Charlesgate
East on the west—and it’s
easy to understand why
when one strolls past the
gorgeous old brick build-
ings, amply shaded by
trees, and within short
walking distance of pictur-
esque Boston Common and
the Public Garden. Another
RIVER VIEW: The picturesque Back Bay skyline, appointed by the Hancock andPrudential towers, overlooks the CharlesRiver Esplanade.
prominent feature is the
alphabetical cross streets,
which intersect the main
residential thoroughfares
of Beacon Street,
Marlborough Street and
Commonwealth Avenue, as
well as the commercial
boulevards of Newbury and
Boylston streets.
The Back Bay draws a
high number of visitors
because of Newbury Street,
which has been referred to
as “the East Coast’s own
Rodeo Drive.” If you’re itch-
ing to rev up the charge
cards, and names like
Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and
DKNY get your heart racing,
then this is the place for
In Style
It’s the great American
success story: rising from
the humblest of beginnings
to achieve prestige and
greatness. As such,
Boston’s chic Back Bay may
well be the ultimate
American neighborhood—
classically beautiful
brownstone residences,
paired with block after
block of high-end, glam-
orous retail space, on a
stretch of land that was
once a fetid marsh.
Between 1857 and 1882,
what we know as today’s
Back Bay was a tidewater
flat for the Charles River.
Gradually it was filled in,
the largest part of a project
that would more than
double the size of the city.
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blance to its European
roots—narrow cobblestone
streets and gas-lit street-
lamps still abound. While
other areas of Boston are
loaded with trendy restau-
rants and designer bou-
tiques, visitors to Beacon
Hill are more likely to find quaint antique
shops along Charles Street and “local”
restaurants, off the beaten path but beloved
for generations. One exception is the origi-
nal place “where everybody knows your
name”—the Bull & Finch Pub, used as the
inspiration for the classic sitcom “Cheers”
can be found on Beacon Street and still
draws in throngs of tourists annually.
And for those who cherish the outdoors,
Beacon Hill shares the Boston Common
with Downtown, offering visitors the
opportunity to take advantage of a natural
oasis upon which to throw a Frisbee, soak
up some sun, ride a foot-pedaled Swan
Boat through the Public Garden, or simply
sit on a bench and watch the world go by,
the way generations of Bostonians have
done before.
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of Boston, such as Harrison
Gray Otis, William Scollay
and Charles Bulfinch, who
were all property owners
here. Beyond that, Beacon
Hill has remained the seat
of political power in
Boston. The Massachusetts
State House was completed
at the top of Beacon Hill in
1798, and in 1874 it
received the gold leaf finish
on its massive dome, which,
thanks to diligent mainte-
nance and renovations over
the years, still shines bril-
liantly today.
It’s here that visitors to
the Freedom Trail begin
their travels—passing by
historical landmarks such
as Park Street Church, the
Old Granary Burying
Ground (final resting place
of John Hancock, Paul
Revere, Samuel Adams and
other Revolution-era
luminaries), King’s Chapel
and, on School Street, the
site of America’s first public
school (in 1856, a statue of
Benjamin Franklin was
erected near the site). One
spot on the Trail not to be
missed is the Old State
House, at the corner of
Washington and State
streets. In 1776, the
Declaration of
Independence was first
publicly read in Boston
from the building’s east
balcony, and the building
overlooks the site of the
Boston Massacre in 1770.
Physically, the neighbor-
hood still bears resem-
A B OV E PH OTO S B Y DE L L A HU F F
TRUE COLORS: The many ivy-coveredbrick walls of Beacon Hill blaze with colorevery autumn.
Heart ofthe City
As much as early
Bostonians struggled to
define themselves as mem-
bers of a separate nation,
and not English citizens,
remnants of the Old World’s
culture, morality and, par-
ticularly, its physical archi-
tecture were bound to live
on in Boston. Today, there’s
nowhere in Boston that this
still holds true more than
the historically upper-class
environs of the Beacon
Hill neighborhood.
Beacon Hill has tradi-
tionally been the home of
leaders—Boston’s first
mayor, John Phillips, lived
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Inman Square
Just north of Central Square, the more res-
idential, quieter Inman Square prides
itself on hometown sensibility, with a
diverse working-class population, many of
whom speak Portuguese. No elitism here:
the area’s only monument is the
Cambridge Fireman’s Mural. It is a place
where food brings people together,
whether at a range of local ethnic markets
or at restaurants known for their bold
flavors, like Chris Schlesinger’s East Coast
Grill. It does get rowdy over at the
ImprovBoston, where an acclaimed come-
dy troupe spoofs on sports, mystery and
pop culture with jamboree music and
general “joyful chaos.” Local and up-and-
coming national jazz acts entertain music
lovers at Ryles Jazz Club.
Kendall Square
Kendall Square, home to MIT—with its
conspicuous concrete dome, the scene of
many famous pranks—looks more like a
high-brow business park than a neighbor-
hood. Among the modern, sleek bio-tech
firms and research labs, there are more
than a few secret hiding places for fun. At
the Kendall Square Cinema, movie buffs
can check out foreign and independent
films along with ice cream and espresso.
And for shoppers, the CambridgeSide
Galleria houses over 100 stores, including
Banana Republic, J. Crew and Best Buy.
Porter Square
The young, artistic crowd influences the
stretch of Cambridge just beyond Harvard
Square. Porter Square, on the outskirts of
Mass. Ave., is full of eclectic second-hand
shops and home to restaurants like the
Cambodian-French favorite Elephant Walk
and the Temple Bar. For a feel of the
avant-garde arts scene, head to the
provocative Lizard Lounge for a poetry
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serving breakfast, lunch,supper and brunch
and is home to the annual
Central Square World’s Fair.
It’s lined with coffee shops,
burrito joints, down-home
music stores, and its own
share of great restaurants
like La Groceria, Gandhi
and Cuchi Cuchi. Every
night of the week, fans of
rock, jazz, hip-hop and the
blues line up at the doors of
venues such as the Middle
East Cafe, T.T. the Bear’s
Place and Green Street Grill.
Harvard Square
The grand cultural and
geographical nucleus of
Cambridge houses six per-
forming arts theaters, three
movie theaters, nine muse-
ums, over 100 restaurants
and more than 400 retail
stores. History is everywhere,
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SquareDeal
The people of Cambridge
would like to inform the
world that their fine city is
not a neighborhood of
Boston. Although it often
gets lumped together with
Beantown, Cambridge stands
alone with all the sustaining
qualities of an international
city center. Throughout
Kendall, Central, Inman,
Harvard and Porter Squares,
nearly 100,000 residents
share a spirited range of
cultural influences.
Central Square
Central Square sets a swift
pace as the social center for
Cambridge professionals
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Yard, home of the homony-
mous Harvard University,
which makes its quaint pres-
ence on the north side of the
square. With all this intellec-
tual energy flowing, it’s no
surprise that Harvard
Square has been dubbed
“the book mecca of the
world.” Not everyone here is
a student, though. A walk
along Massachusetts Avenue
or JFK Street reveals musi-
cians, magicians and street
performers, who add color to
the already bustling square.
Diners flock to Harvard
Square for the food as well,
at favorites like Henrietta’s
Table, UpStairs on the
Square and Rialto.
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Q: You’re a homeboy.Where do you recom-mend people go whenthey visit Boston?A: I like the Border Café inHarvard Square for Mexican.And Newbury Street is greatfor people watching—I lovethat there’s this unofficial lineof demarcation just beforeVirgin Megastore where itgoes from ritzy and high-falutin’ to grungy and skateboardy.
Q: How did “Last ComicStanding” change your life?A: Basically, I now headline clubsthat wouldn’t return my phone callsbefore. I can work every weekend.And, I actually think I’m funnier thanI was before I did the show.
Q: Is there more TV in your future?A: I’ve been offered the chance to host or appear on more realityshows, but I’m not interested inbecoming a talking head. I’m work-ing on developing a sitcom, though,which I’m hoping will hit.
Q: Since you were an account-ant before stand-up, does thismean you won’t end up penni-less like some entertainers?A: I don’t know. I’m pretty irrespon-sible. I’m not really a scrimper andsaver. I blow a lot of money onDVDs and music. [Laughs] Mymoney’s all in CDs!
“I actuallythink I’mfunnier thanI was beforeI did theshow.”
Q: You’re a homeboy.Where do you recom-mend people go whenthey visit Boston?A: I like the Border Café inHarvard Square for Mexican.And Newbury Street is greatfor people watching—I lovethat there’s this unofficial lineof demarcation just beforeVirgin Megastore where itgoes from ritzy and high-falutin’ to grungy and skateboardy.
Q: How have you keptfrom getting a swelledego as your fame hasgrown?A: For every 100 nice e-mails I get about my comedy, I’m always able todwell on the one negativeresponse—and then I just tryto start a campaign todestroy that person.
Q: How have you keptfrom getting a swelledego as your fame hasgrown?A: For every 100 nice e-mails I get about my comedy, I’m always able todwell on the one negativeresponse—and then I just tryto start a campaign todestroy that person.
Q: How did “Last ComicStanding” change your life?A: Basically, I now headline clubsthat wouldn’t return my phone callsbefore. I can work every weekend.And, I actually think I’m funnier thanI was before I did the show.
Q: Is there more TV in your future?A: I’ve been offered the chance to host or appear on more realityshows, but I’m not interested inbecoming a talking head. I’m work-ing on developing a sitcom, though,which I’m hoping will hit.
Q: Since you were an account-ant before stand-up, does thismean you won’t end up penni-less like some entertainers?A: I don’t know. I’m pretty irrespon-sible. I’m not really a scrimper andsaver. I blow a lot of money onDVDs and music. [Laughs] Mymoney’s all in CDs!
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