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February 29–March 13, 2016 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON PANORAMAEVENTS | SIGHTS | SHOPPING | MAPS | DINING | NIGHTLIFE | CULTURE DINE OUT BOSTON Enjoy Special Menus at Special Prices at Boston’s Best Restaurants March 6-11 & 13-18 page 6 NEW! MULTILINGUAL SECTION 中文 日本語 FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL See p. 28 bostonguide.com OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER DATE rolex oyster and submariner are ® trademarks. February 29–March 13, 2016 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON Volume 65 • No. 21 contents Feature PANO’s Guide 8 to Boston Nightlife Nighclubs, midnight movies, late- night dining and more to satisfy all of your nocturnal needs Departments 6 5 A Peek at the Past The Boston Massacre 6 Hubbub Dine Out Boston, Moncler opens at Copley Place, Three Sisters at the 8 Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre, Animals: Machines in Motion at the Museum of Science and Uni expands 10 Boston’s Official Guide 10 Current Events 15 On Exhibit 19 Shopping 24 Cambridge 28 Multilingual 32 Maps 38 Neighborhoods 42 Sightseeing 48 Freedom Trail 50 Dining 62 Boston Accent Jewish Arts Collaborative Executive Director Laura Conrad Mandel ON THE COVER: Top of the Hub, a participant in Dine Out Boston (refer to listing, page 13). Photo: Joel Benjamin. 62 PHOTOS (TOP TO BOTTOM): COURTESY OF MONCLER; COURTESY OF KINGS; COURTESY OF JEWISH ARTS COLLABORATIVE BOSTONGUIDE.COM 3 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON bostonguide.com SPECTACULAR VIEWS February 29–March 13, 2016 Volume 65 • Number 21 Tim Montgomery • Publisher Scott Roberto • Art Director/Acting Editor Laura Jarvis • Assistant Art Director EXQUISITE CUISINE David Costa • Senior Account Executive Olivia J. Kiers • Editorial Assistant UNSURPASSED SERVICE Tim Montgomery • President & CEO At this Tyler J. Montgomery • Vice President, Operations Rita A. Fucillo • Vice President, Publishing Boston takes Jacolyn Ann Firestone • Vice President, Advertising altitude,on a beauty Melissa J. O’Reilly • Business Manager you’ll find Niki Lamparelli • Operations Assistant Lenard B. Zide, Butters Brazilian LLP • ACCLAIMED WINE CELLARS nowhere Corporate Counsel else. PANORAMA is published bi-weekly by New Venture Media Group LLC. 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Facebook.com/PanoramaBoston 617.536.1775 Twitter.com/PanoramaBoston Instagram.com/PanoramaBoston PanoramaBoston.Tumblr.com 4 PANORAMA A PEEK AT THE PAST Taking the Mystery Out of Boston History THE BOSTON MASSACRE o borrow a phrase from FDR, March 5, 1770 is a commander, Captain Preston, was acquitted in his Tday that lives in infamy in U.S. history. That was the trial. Though prosecuted by prominent attorney day one of the most pivotal events leading up to the Robert Treat Paine, a future signer of the Declaration American Revolution took place: The Boston Massacre. of Independence, only two of the eight soldiers put In the two years prior to that momentous on trial a month after Preston’s trial were found guilty. occurrence, unrest had been growing in the Colonies They were spared the death penalty and instead due to the Townshend Acts, which were enacted in punished by being branded with an “M” on their 1767 by the British Parliament to impose extra taxes thumbs (for “murderer”). on such common items as paper, glass and tea. In For those eager to learn more, you’re here at the order to enforce this decree and keep order, 4,000 right time. The annual Boston Massacre commemora- British troops were sent to Boston in 1768, inciting the tion and reenactment is an all-day affair, beginning on citizenry to taunt and harass the soldiers—who were March 5 at the Old State House (refer to listing, page seen as invaders—at every opportunity. 49) with a family-friendly educational program from On the fateful evening in question, tensions had 11 a.m.–2 p.m. A re-creation of the trial starts at 11:30 come to a head as an unruly mob and the British a.m., while the reenactment of the Massacre itself regulars came face-to-face on King Street (present- takes place in front of the Old State House at 7 p.m. day State Street) just outside the building now known On March 9 from 6–7 p.m., visitors can learn about the as the Old State House. The mob at first hurled only fallout from the Massacre when the Old South Meeting insults, with some daring the soldiers to fire. The House (refer to listing, page 48) hosts readings of fa- scene soon escalated as Colonists began to throw mous speeches by patriots like John Hancock and Dr. sticks, clubs and snowballs, prompting one of the Joseph Warren that were given on the anniversary of Brits to fire despite orders to the contrary from his the bloody skirmish from 1772–1775. —Scott Roberto commanding officer. The increased fury of the approaching throng led to several other soldiers spontane- ously discharging their muskets. The people then dispersed, but once the smoke had cleared, five bodies—that of Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick and Patrick Carr—lay dead or dying on the street. All of the victims were later interred at the Old Granary Burying Ground. Anti-British sentiment, which had already been strong, now increased, spurred on by patriotic radicals like Paul Revere. The future midnight rider depicted an exaggerated and popular version of the incident in a famous engraving (pictured) that was used to stir up fervor against British tyranny. Although the Townshend Acts were mostly repealed (except that pesky tax on tea) and the troops sent home, this nascent country was pushed one step further towards revolution and eventual indepen- dence from the English crown. What has been largely forgotten in all of this was the subsequent trials of the British soldiers, in which the red coats and their commander were defended by none other than Founding Father John Adams. The BOSTONGUIDE.COM 5 DELICIOUS DEALS From newcomers like Sfizi Tapas Bar & Kitchen in the North End and La Motta’s in the South End to old favorites like Legal Sea Foods and Downtown’s historic Ye Olde Union Oyster House, the list of participants in the winter edition of Dine Out Boston (formerly Restaurant Week, refer to listing, page 13) is long and distinguished. Consisting of nearly 200 restaurants from around the Boston area, the semi-annual event organized by the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with American Express, now in its 15th year, once again dishes out special prix fixe menus to hungry diners at prices ranging from $15–25 for lunch and $28–38 for dinner. The first leg runs March 6–11, and continues March 13–18, so make your reservations now to sample the best of what Boston’s exciting dining scene has to offer. Diners can even share photos of their meals on Instagram using #DineOutBoston for a chance to win a $100 restaurant gift card. WHAT BOSTON’S BUZZING ABOUT 2.29.16 UP WITH DOWN Famed French-Italian clothing manufacturer Moncler (100 Huntington Ave., 857-317-7619, moncler.com), a European staple since 1952, recently opened its first Boston boutique in the Back Bay’s luxurious Copley Place, and given that the high-end lifestyle brand specializes in fashionable outerwear, skiwear and other cold-weather gear, the debut couldn’t have come at a better time. Browse a wide variety of colorful down jackets, sporty sweatshirts and sleek wool sweaters for men, women and children, as well as an array of accessories from shoes and handbags to sunglasses. Whether you’re headed slope side or just walking around town, Moncler’s gorgeous apparel will have you looking your best this winter. 6 PANORAMA HUBBUB SISTER ACT A rare opportunity for American theatergoers takes place at the Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre March 2–6 when ArtsEmerson presents a touring production of one of Anton Chekhov’s most well-known masterpieces, Three Sisters (refer to listing, page 14). While the play itself—a portrait of siblings Olga, Masha and Irina, who have been forced to leave their lives in Moscow and lead an existence of sacrifice, longing and disappointment in the countryside—is no stranger to local stages, this version is presented in the original Russian by one of Russia’s finest troupes, the renowned Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg. And don’t worry if you don’t understand the language—projected titles in English are part of the show so U.S. audiences can easily follow along. MADE BY NATURE Where can you encounter a 42-foot-long replica of a T. Rex skeleton and a giraffe’s heart all in one place? At the latest exhibit at the Museum of Science (refer to listing, page 16), Animals: Machines in Motion. This new show, developed by Chicago’s famed Field Museum, explores the amazing engineering power of evolution, from the smallest microorganisms to extinct giants like the aforementioned dinosaur. Through interactive displays, scientific models and real specimens, visitors can witness not only how nature has adapted over the millennia, but also how the natural world has inspired some of man’s inventions, including prosthetic limbs—proving yet again that the true mother of invention is Mother Nature herself.

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