what to do • where to go • what to see April 10–23, 2006 The Official Guide to BOSTON THE Marathon ISSUE >Our Guide to the 2006 Boston Marathon >7 Top Shops for Running Gear www.panoramamagazine.com contents FEATURE COVER STORY 15 If the Shoe Fits… 18 The Long Run Boston’s top shops for Our guide to the 2006 running gear Boston Marathon DEPARTMENTS 6 around the hub 6 news & notes 12 on stage 10 on exhibit 13 nightlife 11 kids corcornerner 14 style 23 the hub directory 24 curcurrentrent events 48 frfreedomeedom trail 31 clubs & bars 50 shopping 33 museums & galleries 55 rrestaurantsestaurants 38 maps 68 NEIGHBORHOODS 43 sightseeing 78 5 questions with… Marathoner BILL RODGERS on the cocover:ver: Vintage running shoes donated by area runners adorn the walls of THE FINISH LINE: Marathon Sports, a popular spot for run- Marathon Sports. ning gear and Boston Marathon Photo: Ruddy Bello. merchandise, lies across from Produced by the finish line on Boylston Street. Heather Burke. Refer to story, page 15. PHOTO BY B OB PERACHIO ___ APRIL 10–23, 2006 3 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.panoramamagazine.com April 10–23, 2006 Volume 55 • Number 23 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 Ruddy Bello, Della Huff, Bob Perachio • CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Alex Harris, Jinnie Lee, LaTanya McQueen, Kamie Richard • EDITORIAL INTERNS Jacolyn Ann Firestone • VICE PRESIDENT, ADVERTISING Rita A. Fucillo • DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Tyler Montgomery • ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Angela Belanger • The weather. The hills. The friendship. The journey SALES/MARKETING INTERN ends at the finish line and Marathon Sports. Peter Ng • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Congratulations to all of this year’s participants! Melissa J. 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HO LET THE (PATRIOT) P GAMES BEGIN SATURDAY, APRIL 15 As any student of history Traditional Irish music gets a mod- knows, before The Beatles ern twist as the world-renowned stormed our shores, a Celtic quintet Solas performs at British Invasion was consid- the Somerville Theater at 8 p.m. ered a bad thing. Patriots’ Refer to listing, page 28. Day in Boston marks the arrival of Paul Revere, the FRIDAY, APRIL 19 fabled midnight rider who Temperatures rise when the alerted the citizens of the Boston Celtics wind up their sea- Massachusetts colony that son with a home game against the British were coming— Dwyane Wade, Antoine Walker, the and they weren’t happy. big guy—Shaquille O’Neal—and Today, we celebrate the rest of the Miami Heat at 7:30 Patriots’ Day on the third p.m. at the TD Banknorth Garden. Monday in April (which, this Refer to listing, page 28. year, is April 17) with events Play Ball! ranging from the famed FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Boston Marathon (refer to Check out music from Boston’s VIDSON A he team that’s pretty much akin to a religion here in New England starts up again for story, page 18) to a special own famed “Brechtian punk D Y real on April 11 at 2:05 p.m., as the Boston Red Sox return to Fenway Park for their 11:05 a.m. game by the cabaret” rock duo, The Dresden ELL T K home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Okay, sure—the Sox actually opened the season Boston Red Sox (which ends Dolls, in concert at the Orpheum at BY O a week before in Texas, but in these parts, nothing’s official until fans get to wedge them- just about when runners at 7:30 p.m. Refer to listing, page 27. T HO P selves into seats three sizes too small and see a few balls rattle off the legendary Green the Marathon finish line Monster in left field. just blocks away from FRIDAY, APRIL 21 AND Unless you’re willing to pay a scalper as much as you probably paid for your first car, Fenway Park). Or, history SATURDAY, APRIL 22 or you can offer definitive proof you beat the tar out of Yankees third baseman Alex buffs (and early risers) can Head to the Comedy Connection on Rodriguez in a barroom brawl, chances are you’re not getting into Opening Day. But even if join the masses on the vil- April 21 (at 8 and 10:15 p.m.) and you don’t, take a stroll around Fenway Park around gametime—the distinctive and festive lage greens in suburban April 22 (at 6, 8:15 and 10:30 atmosphere may just be enough to make you declare your allegiance to Red Sox Nation. Lexington and Concord p.m.) as Bob Saget of “Full House” Refer to listing, page 29. where costumed actors and “America’s Funniest Home recreate their towns’ leg- Videos” fame unleashes his brand news & notes 6 • on exhibit 10 • kids corner 11 • endary battles, beginning at of surprisingly “adult” standup 5:30 a.m. Within Boston, a (Olsen twins, cover your ears!). on stage 12 • nightlife 13 • style 14 cont. on page 8 >> Refer to listing, page 24. ___ ___ PHOTO BY C INDY LOO/ COURTESY OF THE B OSTON RED S OX TOP LEFT PHOTO BY K INDRA C LINEFF/ 6 PANORAMA COURTESY OF M ASS. OFFICE OF T RAVEL & TOURISM APRIL 10–23, 2006 7 around the hub NEWS & NOTES eaking Year!!! Now in our 2nd Record Br << cont. flag-raising ceremo- painter Marlene Dumas; BARGAINS ON from page 7 ny takes place at and other works by estab- NEWBURY? City Hall at 9 a.m., lished art names like Swiss followed by a parade and artist Thomas Hirschhorn, Given its predominantly re-enactment of Revere’s London-based Mona high-ticket boutiques, the and William Dawes’ ride Hatoum and Massachusetts possibility one might be able through the Hub. Refer to residents Laylah Ali and to shop on Newbury Street listings, page 28. Taylor Davis. without taking out a second Men Meanwhile, the Museum mortgage counts as big news. Love It of Science recently That’s why shopaholics were Too!!! MUSEUM NEWS announced the coming of a so excited about the arrival As Boston counts down to new exhibit that’s drawn of a new H&M location on the arrival of the new fascinated and voluminous Newbury Street—set to open Institute of Contemporary crowds in cities like in the Newbry retail complex Art building on the water- Toronto and Denver. Body that also houses Guess and front at Fan Pier (scheduled Worlds 2—a show featuring Victoria’s Secret on April 14— to open September 17), the preserved human bodies and why even more fervor “YOU’LL LOVE IT. IT’S ICA has whetted appetites by displayed in real-life action was generated recently when unveiling the first 11 pieces poses—arrives in the Hub venerable bargain boutique HILARIOUS. GO SEE IT!” selected for its first-ever on July 30. The somewhat Filene’s Basement announced , The View permanent collection. macabre show is intended it would be adding a second - Joy Behar Pieces chosen include to give viewers an in-depth Boston location, also in the three works by renowned look at the way the human Newbury Street area, this Great Rates For Groups! To reserve call (617) 426-4499 ext. 25 photographer Nan Goldin body works, and the effects coming fall. 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