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DEPARTMENTS y Marcic By Doroth 6 around the hub 6 NEWS & NOTES 12 NIGHTLIFE 10 STYLE 13 DINING 11 ON EXHIBIT NOW 18 the hub directory “Somewhere 19 CURRENT EVENTS between PLAYING! 26 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES ‘Oprah’ and 31 CLUBS & BARS ‘Mamma Mia!’” 34 EXCURSIONS 36 FREEDOM TRAIL —Chicago Tribune 38 MAPS 43 SIGHTSEEING 47 SHOPPING 54 RESTAURANTS 64 NEIGHBORHOODS A FUNNY, EXUBERANT LOOK AT THE LIVES OF WOMEN AS 78 5 questions with… TOLD THROUGH TOP 40 Beacon Hill historian HITS INCLUDING: LEAH WALCZAK Telecharge.com: QUE SERÁ SERÁ 800-447-7400 I WILL FOLLOW HIM PIECE OF MY HEART Groups: 617-269-9900 STAND BY YOUR MAN WHERE THE BOYS ARE WISHIN’ AND HOPIN’ YOU DON’T OWN ME on the cover: LIGHTING THE WAY: The famed golden dome GREATEST LOVE OF ALL Nineteenth century architecture of the State House rises I WILL SURVIVE! and gas streetlamps are hall- above Beacon Hill. marks of Beacon Hill. Photo: Ethan B. Backer. stuartstreetplayhouse.com  respectthemusical.com Refer to story, page 14. PHOTO BY E THAN B. BACKER Produced by Heather Burke. ___ MAY 7–20, 2007 3 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.panoramamagazine.com

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a magazine affiliate ______4 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 5 calendar of events aroundthehubby Josh B. Wardrop FRIDAY, MAY 11 NEWS&NOTES For laughter and singing, hit up Ladley and Craig at ImprovBoston. Every show, the hilarious cast improvises the story of a fictional Broadway songwriting duo reliving the amusing peaks and valleys of their career. Refer to listing, page 19.

SUNDAY, MAY 13 The musical sensation Crazy For You sings and dances its way into the North YDEN Shore Music Theatre, complete with L UL A

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the defending American League champion BOST hosts the incredibly popular IND C Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. Refer to OF

annual family event, the BY O TESY Duckling Day Parade. listing, page 22. T HO COUR Celebrating Make Way P for Ducklings, the beloved THURSDAY, MAY 17 & children’s book by Robert FRIDAY, MAY 18 McCloskey, the parade For two nights, German-American allows children to recreate singer/songwriter Antje Duvekot plays Pops Opener Tops the walk that the Mallard her raw, unpolished folk tunes to family took through the audiences at Club Passim. Refer to ome people think a night of classical music performed by an incredibly gifted symphony Common. Led by the listing, page 21. Sfull of exceptional musicians sounds stuffy, boring and an absolute lock to book them a Harvard University ticket on the 7:35 direct train to Snoretown. However, it’s a safe bet that these people have Marching Band, youngsters FRIDAY, MAY 18 & never seen a Boston Pops concert. have a police escort as they SATURDAY, MAY 19 Led by young, exuberant conductor Keith Lockhart (pictured above)—now in his 13th sea- waddle, walk and roll in Get ready to laugh when Boston native son at the helm of the acclaimed 122-year-old offshoot of the Boston Symphony Orchestra— strollers through the park and star of HBO’s “Tourgasm” Gary the Pops’ season opener on May 9 is set to continue the light classical ensemble’s tradition of up to the corner of Beacon Gulman brings his hilarious standup thrilling music lovers with surprisingly modern takes on classical and popular music. and Charles streets. routine to the Comedy Connection. This year’s season opener—a fundraiser event for the orchestra that includes a champagne Tickets are $25 per fam- Refer to listing, page 19. reception for ticketholders prior to the show—features a special guest, singer-songwriter ily, and refreshments are Ben Folds (above, inset), who joins the Pops to perform some of his own melancholy pop hits, available at the parade, so SATURDAY, MAY 19 including “Brick” and “The Luckiest.” So, put aside your preconceptions about dusty old Mahler don’t miss your opportuni- Music for a cause! Grammy winning musi- tunes and embrace a whole new breed of classical virtuosity. Refer to listing, page 19. ty to duck on over to the cians Dan Zanes and Friends play their Common and take part in folky, family-friendly dance music at the news & notes 6 • style 10 • this beloved tradition. Berklee Performance Center in a concert Refer to listing, page 20. benefiting the Bright Horizons Foundation on exhibit 11 • nightlife 12 • dining 13 ___ cont. on page 8 >> for Children. Refer to listing, page 21. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY K INDRA C LINEFF/ 6 PANORAMA COURTESY OF M ASS. OFFICE OF T RAVEL & TOURISM MAY 7–20, 2007 7 aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES

<< cont. GARDEN PARTY 30 local, regional and the nation, established in from page 7 Ever walked by a national environmental 1872 by Frederick Law gorgeous home in a chi-chi groups—include a map for Olmsted—annually cele- neighborhood and wished the self-guided tour and brates the full flowering of you could clamber over the complimentary tea and cof- their expansive lilac collec- wall and poke your nose fee for those taking the tour. tion with a full day of fami- around? Well, now’s your Refer to listing, page 22. ly-friendly activities, chance to do just that in including Morris dancing Boston’s tony Beacon Hill, and picnicking. (In fact, THE DARLING BUDS as the Beacon Hill Garden Lilac Sunday is the only OF MAY Club hosts the 78th annual day of the year in which tour of the community’s If you’re the type who looks picnicking is allowed on the Hidden Gardens on May forward to spring because 265-acre grounds.) 17 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. of the arrival of bright, Refreshments are available Lovers all of things beautiful, bountiful bou- for purchase from 10 botanical will have access quets of flowers, one Boston a.m.–4 p.m., but even if to 11 private gardens, as attraction should be at the you’re only looking to drink well as two ribbon gardens top of your sightseeing to- in the natural beauty of and two institutions’ gar- do list this month. On May these magnificent lilacs— dens, to check out amazing 13, the Arnold Arboretum as well as the 7,000 other flowering collections that (pictured above) hosts its species of tress, shrubs and are normally hidden from annual Lilac Sunday event flowers—the Arboretum is passers-by. The limited $25 from dawn to dusk. the kind of place that can’t tickets ($30 day of)—monies The Arboretum—the help but grow on you. Refer ___ from which go to more than oldest public arboretum in to listing, page 43. ABOVE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE 8 PANORAMA A RNOLD A RBORETUM OF H ARVARD U NIVERSITY

aroundthehub:STYLE by Katie Veillette aroundthehub:ON EXHIBIT by Scott Roberto Something Go Buy Art Calendar Thinking for Every Things G Outside Body the Box UPFERBER K , OKW JOSEPH CORNELL: . 1910 234 Clarendon St. IPKENS NAVIGATING THE G CA

617-266-4114 , IMAGINATION Peabody Essex Museum OLD ULIUS ne clothing J G Through August 18 Omanufacturer MAY 9 uch like the says you’re a size International Poster Gallery Mwork of 4, with another, In conjunction with the exhibit Joseph Cornell you can’t fit into Objects of Desire: Product Poster (1903–1972), the anything under an Masterpieces from the Corset to Peabody Essex 8. Remove the the iPod (pictured above), gallery Museum’s new guesswork by pick- Planning your next spree? Here’s a owner and art expert Jim Lapides retrospective of ing up something few events to pencil into your gives a gallery talk entitled Not So the artist’s career fabulous and fit for your form at OKW. There, designer shopping calendar: Simple: The Object Poster Style. is both grand and intimate at the same time. Co-organ- and co-owner Waheeda Ali-Salaam promises you’ll always • On May 10 from 5–10 p.m., Refer to listing, page 30. ized with the Smithsonian and consisting of 180 pieces, walk out with the perfect outfit, because everything is tai- Style Fixx (Boston Center for the the Salem museum’s exhibit—the first major Cornell lored to fit each customer. Ali-Salaam’s designs give clas- Arts, 539 Tremont St., tickets: MAY 12 & 13 retrospective in more than 26 years—showcases his sic styles a modern edge, using fabrics like chiffon, cotton $20) is a night out of shopping Photographic Resource Center often precious box constructions while highlighting the and organza to create bold patterns for everything from featuring more than 40 up-and- The gallery presents its annual broad scope of the soaring imagination that influenced formal wear to casual outfits to beachwear. If you love coming designers, free beauty Mother’s Day Portrait Extravaganza, artists from Robert Rauschenberg to Jasper Johns to clothes, but hate the size game, OKW will suit you just treatments and complimentary in which local photographers create Andy Warhol. Also on display are many of Cornell’s right. Refer to listing, page 47. cocktails. Visit www.stylefixx.com fine art family portraits, with pro- collages, graphic designs and experimental film shorts, to register. ceeds benefiting the non-profit giving viewers a complete view of how he transformed • Having undergone recent refur- PRC. Refer to listing, page 30. everyday objects into worlds unto themselves. Refer to SPLASH ON bishment, Shreve Crump & Low listing, page 29. DELIVERY (440 Boylston St., 617-267-9100), MAY 17 America’s oldest jeweler, is host- MIT List Visual Arts Center WISH SPLASH THE ART 15 Charles St. ing a “Grand Re-opening” event Acclaimed Japanese composer Keiji 617-228-0225 May 10. This Boston institution Haino performs the Boston premiere OF WAR After a long, cold boasts millions of dollars worth of of the score to L.A.-based artist WAR AND winter devoid of sun, breathtaking jewelry, a luxurious Cameron Jamie’s 2004 film JO, in DISCONTENT swimsuit shopping can walk-in vault displaying the most conjunction with Jamie’s exhibit at Museum of Fine Arts Through August 5 be profoundly miser- rare and valuable gems, and a the LVAC. Refer to listing, page 28. able. Fortunately, a separate bridal jewelry section. It’s a maxim that new, trendy swimwear • And, beginning May 19, the MAY 19 & 20 times of strife lead boutique is determined to return you to your beach- South End Open Market (540 SoWa Art Walk to great art. From bound self in style. Sister store to popular Beacon Hill Harrison Ave., pictured above) Stroll through a slew of unique Goya’s seminal clothier Wish, Wish Splash boasts a diverse selection of opens for the season, bringing South End stores, cafes, boutiques Disasters of War beachwear essentials including sexy and chic bathing together more than 80 local ven- and restaurants who host area series to works by suits from hot designers like Milly Cabana, Trina Turk, La dors, artists and farmers in the artists and their work from 11 Manet and Picasso, up through to the artists of today, Blanca and Shoshanna and chic accessories like Mella & open air each weekend, offering a.m.–6 p.m. For a complete list of the Museum of Fine Arts’ War and Discontent exhibit Lily Holt flip flops and flirty Prada sunglasses. With such deals on everything from unique artists and participating business- proves this to be true, showing how artists from the past hot fashions, you’ll soon forget your winter woes—just vintage clothing to rustic es, visit www.sowaartwalk.com. and present have reacted to the conflicts of their times. ___ don’t forget the sunscreen. antiques to ooey-gooey pastries. Refer to listing, page 22. Refer to listing, page 27. ___ TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS BY E RIKA F IELDS TOP RIGHT: JOSEPH C ORNELL, U NTITLED (TILLY LOSCH), 1935–38; 10 PANORAMA BOTTOM RIGHT: ANDY WARHOL, S TATUE OF L IBERTY, 1986. MAY 7–20, 2007 11 aroundthehub:NIGHTLIFE aroundthehub:DINING Elvis Lives The Place Mother’s Day Dine on

ELVIS COSTELLO to Bee Munchies a Dime Avalon • May 15 at 8 p.m PUSHCART CAFFE & PIZZERIA 117 Salem St. e may no 617-523-8123 Hlonger be the Free slices on Mondays with drink purchase snarling new wave rebel who hat’s better than hot, broke through in Wcheesy delicious the 1970s with pizza? Hot, cheesy, deli- searing tunes like cious free pizza, of course. “Radio Radio” At Pushcart Caffe & and “Oliver’s Pizzeria, an open-window Army,” but pizzeria in the North End, bespectacled pie lovers can stop in Monday nights from 7–10 p.m. for badass Elvis • Swan’s Café in the Boston Park unlimited free slices of cheese pizza with the purchase of Costello is stick- Plaza Hotel (50 Park Plaza, 617- a beverage—and with Pushcart’s variety of martinis, ing to his punk 654-1906) offers a 3-course beers, wines and liquors, the hardest part will be choos- roots by eschewing larger venues for a spring club tour. Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at 1 ing what to sip. And even if you can’t make it on Monday, The former Declan MacManus brings his diverse cata- THE BEEHIVE and 4 p.m., featuring special tea you can still enjoy Pushcart’s specialty pizzas—such as logue of unconventional, literate rock songs to Avalon 541 Tremont St. and floral-infused white port and the Greco Romano, featuring artichoke hearts, roasted 617-423-0069 on May 15. Refer to listing, page 21. —Josh B. Wardrop a gift for each mother, while the peppers, black olives and feta—for reasonable prices that The Bohemian atmosphere of the Boston Harbor Hotel (70 Rowes are a little slice of heaven. —Erica Coray COCKTAIL South End—with its abundance of Wharf, 617-856-7744) serves OF THE art galleries, funky boutiques and tasty teas accompanied by Chef KEN AGAIN great restaurants—has long been Daniel Bruce’s elegant finger (AND AGAIN) WEEK missing one key ingredient: a hot sandwiches and pastries, com- nightspot featuring live entertain- plemented by live piano music. THE OYSTER K.O. PRIME ment to keep the scene buzzing 90 Tremont St. • 617-772-0202 PEARL MARTINI • Take Mom cruising on Boston The Capital Grille after the sun goes down. Located Harbor aboard an Odyssey LA VERDAD 359 Newbury St. in the Boston Center for the Arts 617-262-8900 Cruise (refer to listing, page 43 ). 1 Lansdowne St. • 617-421-9595 complex, new arrival The Beehive While Mom brunches on deli- Searching for a offers the thirty-plus crowd a hip Local celebrity chef Ken cious cuisine, sips mimosas and pearl hidden within hangout where they can listen to Oringer is the busiest man enjoys the sea breezes, a balloon an oyster shell is a live music and watch eclectic per- in the Boston restaurant artist entertains the kids. longshot for those formances. Named after an artists’ business these days, with the recent openings of two drasti- looking to impress colony in early 20th-century Paris, • Mom’s so sweet, she deserves cally different eateries. Oringer goes south of the border with their sweetheart. A this 300-seat restaurant, bar and something equally sweet on her La Verdad, a Mexican taqueria that dishes out creative tacos, much safer (if definitely pricier) bet is the new Oyster music club marries a retro French special day. The Oak Room (pic- tortas and seafood cocteles. Try a pollo pibil (a BBQ chicken Pearl Martini at The Capital Grille. Sure, the $1,000 price avant-garde vibe to a modern tured above, refer to listing, page taco with pickled onions and sour cream), or chorizo y tag is an eye-popper, but each martini—a mix of Ciroc venue. With a menu boasting 56) presents a special dessert papas, an aromatic combination of chorizo, potato, lime and vodka, creme de mure and fresh berries—comes draped everything from caviar to comfort buffet ($25 adults, $15 children) onion. Or, if you prefer t-bones to tacos, try Oringer’s new in a sterling silver link pearl necklace designed by Steven food, and entertainment ranging full of decadent delights inspired K.O. Prime, a steakhouse with a modern, creative twist on Lagos. Not only will you make your best gal happy, $500 from jazz to poetry to even by the recipes of the Oak Room juicy cuts of beef both traditional and unique—such as from each drink sold goes to Share Our Strength, an burlesque shows, The Beehive’s staff’s own mothers—including mouth-watering glazed beef shortribs and the delectable organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger, diversity makes it perfect for South Chef Laurent Poulain’s mom’s Kobe flat iron steak. When Ken sleeps, we have no idea— ___ which makes everyone happy. —Arielle Altman End night owls. —Arielle Altman tarte tatin. —Erica Coray but he must have some delicious dreams. —Katie Veillette ___ TOP LEFT PHOTO © MARK S ELIGER / DG TOP RIGHT PHOTO BY S ARAH B OUWKAMP 12 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 13

A HISTORIC HILL hold meetings and conduct services. The TheThe OldOld When you talk about the historical high- building would become the African The Old lights of Boston, everything tends to come Meeting House, and while the back to The Freedom Trail—and as Beacon building is today closed for renovations, the Hill residents know from the throngs of museum is currently hosting the bicentenni- Neighbor-Neighbor-Neighbor- tourists they share pavement with each year, al exhibit A Gathering Place for Freedom, the Trail runs right through the neighbor- which offers insight to the struggle of blacks hood. From the magnificent golden-domed in Boston and the battles won on their way State House to the quiet calm of the to freedom and equality. hoodhoodhood Old Granary Burying Ground (final resting place of John A HILL OF (MUCH Hancock, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams and MORE THAN) BEANS other Revolutionary War-era luminaries), to Many folks that come to Beacon Hill for din- houses of worship like Park Street ner never get any further than Beacon Church and King’s Chapel, the Street—that’s the point they see the familiar landmarks of liberty are everywhere, and an façade and start hearing theme music in integral part of Beacon Hill’s identity even their head. They’ve reached Cheers (refer today. Refer to listings, page 36. to listings, pages 31 & 58), and can’t pass up Even off the beaten path, however, a chance to chow down on the famous bar’s Beacon Hill is littered with lesser-known selection of pub grub, sandwiches and appe- historic attractions. The Otis House tizers and embrace their inner Cliff Clavin. Museum (refer to listing, page 26) is a Beacon Hill, however, is Panorama takes a meticulously restored home built in 1796, full of classy, tasty and fresh look at Boston’s which gives visitors a glimpse into the diverse restaurants to WHERE EVERYBODY Federal style of architecture and design, and enjoy—ranging from the KNOWS YOUR NAME: A beautiful, historic perennial favorite of visitors, the a look at the life of Harrison Gray Otis, one truly high-end culinary bar that inspired the classic sit- and happening of the earliest shapers of the Beacon Hill experience of The com “Cheers” sits at the foot of neighborhood. On Beacon Street, the Federalist (refer to Beacon Hill on Beacon Street. Beacon Hill Boston Athenaeum (refer to list- listing, page 58), where the neighborhood ing, page 43) is a private library—founded elite eat traditional fare like beef Wellington in 1807 and still active today—that is par- and Dover sole, to the casual and comfort- by Josh B. tially open to the public, and is currently able charm of Italian restaurants like Wardrop hosting Acquired Tastes, an exhibit display- Toscano (47 Charles St., 617-723-4090) ing selections from the Athenaeum’s and the venerable and affordable immense collection of art, antique books, Antonio’s (refer to listing, page 58). maps and ephemera. Whether diners are in the mood for classic And, tucked away on quiet Joy Street, the American comfort food like the dishes on the Museum of Afro-American menu at 75 Chestnut (75 Chestnut History (refer to listing, page 26) stands St., 617-227-2175), classic French bistro fare as a reminder of the struggle of African- at Pierrot Bistro Francais (272 Americans in Boston throughout the last Cambridge St., 617-725-8855) or a exotic three centuries. Beacon Hill in the late 1700s range of Asian cuisine, sushi and sashimi at was actually home to a large black commu- Ma Soba (refer to listing, page 58), the nity, and the building just adjacent to the Hill has something for every palate. museum was initially built in 1806 as the Couples often choose Beacon Hill as the African Baptist Church, but soon became setting for date night, with some of the city’s much more than that—acting as a school for most romantic and exotic restaurants also ___ black students and a safe house for blacks to calling the neighborhood home. The ___ PHOTO BY E THAN B. BACKER 14 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 15 Just down Beacon Street from the State absolutely loaded—properties that come House, the 6B Lounge (6 Beacon St., available in the Square sell in the millions. 617-742-0306) is a comfortable place to enjoy Monday trivia nights, ’80s nights on SHOPPERS’ DELIGHT Saturdays, and the ever-popular $6 When Bostonians that don’t reside in Beacon margaritas on Wednesdays. Just across Hill make their way into the neighborhood, the way, on Bowdoin Street, the 21st it’s usually for one of two reasons: either Amendment (150 Bowdoin St., 617- they’ve got someone visiting from out-of-town 227-7100) has long been a neighborhood who wants to walk the Freedom Trail, or gathering place—favored by residents, visi- they’re in the mood to spend some money. tors and stressed-out politicians since 1899. And, when credit cards are burning a hole in Once known as the Bellevue Pub back in its your pocket, the main business drag of “men-only” days, a young John F. Kennedy Beacon Hill—Charles Street—is as good a was rumored to have written many a speech spot to come to as any in the city, boasting a in one of the bar’s cozy corners. And if you plethora of antique stores, hip clothing bou- really want to see how the locals unwind, tiques and other specialty shops. check out watering holes like The Lovers of vintage furniture, jewelry and A SLICE OF LIFE Sevens (77 Charles St., 617-523-9074) other antiquities will think they’ve died and the Beacon Hill Pub (149 and gone to heaven, with antique shops ON THE HILL Charles St., 617-625-7100) for a distinctly peppering the neighborhood, popping up The North End may win the prize for the best Italian casual and no-frills antidote to the overall on practically every block of Charles Street. fare, but, luckily, Beacon Hillers also have some THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Hungry I (refer to swankiness of the Hill. The items at places like Gallagher- fine options when it comes to pizza pie. The Hungry I’s cozy courtyard listing, page 58)—with its Christopher Antiques (84 makes for great warm-weather dining. three fireplaces and THE URBAN OASIS Chestnut St., 617-523-1992), Upstairs THE UPPER CRUST, refer to listing, page 58. secluded outdoor rear Let’s face it—if you’re living anywhere in Downstairs Antiques (93 Insanely popular throughout the city, the local chain patio—is legendary for Beacon Hill, you’re not doing too shabby. Charles St., 617-367-1950) and Eugene originated here on Beacon Hill, where they still French country cuisine and cozy canoodling, However, even the proudest Beacon Hill resi- Galleries (76 Charles St., 617-227-3062) serve up delicious thin-crust pizza (pictured above), while Lala Rokh (refer to listing, page dent can’t help but feel that slow burn of will cost a pretty penny—but how can you including specialties that offer shoutouts to the 58) is a charming spot that serves Persian envy whenever they venture past the seclud- put a price on the past? neighborhood—like the Charles Street (portabella cuisine which sibling owners Babak Bina and ed little jewel that is Louisburg Lovers of more modern fare will find toys, mushroom, sundried tomatoes and chopped garlic). Azita Bina-Seibel call “food to please the Square. This block of gorgeous triple- games and clothing galore for the kiddies at Bonus cool points for their mode of delivery: bicycle soul.” (The pair also own Beacon Hill’s newest decker brick townhouses has been home, The Red Wagon (69 Charles St., 617- carts that zip through narrow cobblestone streets eatery, the wine-tastic Italian-influenced throughout the years, to luminaries ranging 523-9402); quirky gift items at Black Ink and back and forth across Boston Common. Bin 26 Enoteca, just around the cor- from novelists Louisa May Alcott and Robin (101 Charles St., 617-723-3883); designer appar- ner at 26 Charles St.) Cook (Coma) to 2004 presidential candidate el, snacks and toys for your four-legged friend at PANIFICIO, 144 Charles St., 617-227-4340. This and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry. And Four Preppy Paws (103 Charles St., restaurant and café is known for its delicious BEACON HILL AFTER DARK it’s not hard to see why, when one takes into 617-723-0112), including a souvenir replica desserts, and also for its hearty blocks of Sicilian- The denizens of Beacon Hill tend to fre- account the grassy square in the center of Red Sox jersey for just $37.99; gourmet food- style available by the slice. Grab one to go, or pull quently look outside the neighborhood for the quad (green stuff on the ground is at a stuffs ranging from duck eggs to kangaroo up a seat at the window counter, munch on that their nightlife—in part, perhaps, because the premium on Beacon Hill, you see) and the steaks to rabbit sausages at Savenor’s sublimely doughy crust, and people-watch. Suffolk University student crowd and the fact that even though busy Beacon Street (160 Charles St., 617-723-6328); home furnishing upper-class sorts tend to have very different and the Boston Common are just a few goods at Koo de Kir (65 Chestnut St., 617- HARVARD GARDENS, 316 Cambridge St., 617- ideas of what constitutes letting their hair streets away, you’d never guess it here in this 723-8111); quality leather goods, such as belts, 523-2727. This Cambridge Street restaurant/bar down. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some insular little hideaway. If you’re planning to boots and coats at Helen’s Leather boasts a diverse menu of upscale dishes, but it’s cozy spots in Beacon Hill to kick back with a move here, though, here are two pieces of (refer to listing, page 51); and women’s cloth- creative and tasty pizzas like the spinach and couple of cocktails and gather with friends— advice: Always pronounce the “s” in ing and accessories at cute boutiques like kalamata olive with tomatoes, oregano and feta, away from the glut of revelers to be found in Louisburg if you want to sound like a proper Wish (49 Charles St., 617-227-4441) and and the baked brie pizza with wild mushrooms ___ other neighborhoods. Bostonian, and also, it doesn’t hurt to be Moxie (51 Charles St., 617-557-9991). and asparagus, that earn it a spot on this list. ___ TOP LEFT PHOTO BY A NDREA F ISCHMAN TOP RIGHT PHOTO BY M ATT K ALINOWSKI 16 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 17

CURRENT EVENTS CLASSICAL

BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, 617-661-1812. May 18 at thehubdirectory 8 p.m., at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St. Tickets: $25–64.The BEMF concludes its season with a performance of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Marian Vespers, featuring the Boston Early OUR GUIDE TO WHAT Music Festival Orchestra and Chorus. curr BOSTON POPS, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., 617-266- TO DO, SEE, BUY AND 2378. The Boston Pops were created in 1885 by Boston Symphony Orchestra founder Henry Lee Higginson, who wanted to provide a lighter musical concert for the summer-

EAT IN BOSTON time. Led by Keith Lockhart, now in his 13th season as con- ent e ductor, the Pops are a quintessentially American tradition. May 9 at 6:30 p.m.—Opening Night at the Pops, featuring index special guest Ben Folds, tickets: $60–1,000; May 11 at 8 p.m., May 12 at 3 and 8 p.m.—The Pops welcome guest CURRENT EVENTS 19 vocalist Liz Callaway for concerts saluting the Baby Boomer generation, tickets: $18–85; May 15 & 16 at 8 p.m.— v

American Inspirations, featuring works by Dvorak and ents MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 26 George Gershwin, tickets: $18–85. CHAMELEON ARTS ENSEMBLE, Goethe-Institut, 170 CLUBS & BARS 31 Beacon St., 617-427-8200. May 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16–36. The Ensemble performs works by Schumann, Paulus and Lou Harrison as part of a program titled Of love’s EXCURSIONS 34 ephemeral song. EMERSON STRING QUARTET, Bank of America Celebrity ARMS AND THE MAN: George Bernard Shaw’s FREEDOM TRAIL 36 Series, Jordan Hall, at New England Conservatory, 30 classic comedy about love and war plays at the Lyric Gainsborough St., 617-482-2595. May 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: Stage Company. Refer to listing, page 22. $45–60. The renowned quartet celebrates its 30th anniversary MAPS 38 with a performance of works by Brahms and Bartok, featuring special guest pianist Leon Fleischer. and others; May 18—Rob O’Reilly, Dot Dwyer, Edward Domingues SIGHTSEEING 43 EMMANUEL MUSIC, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., 617- and John Lincoln; May 19—Dot Dwyer, John Lincoln, Andrea 536-3356. Admission: free will offering for weekly cantatas. May Henry and Jesse Gersten; May 20—Tom E. Morello and friends. 13 at 10 a.m.—Conductor Craig Smith leads the Orchestra and SHOPPING 47 Chorus of Emmanuel Music in the Weekly Cantata, Bach’s BWV 74. DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, 124 Boylston St, 617-574- 9676. Shows Thu–Sun at 9 p.m. Tickets: $10–15. Located in the downstairs portion of Remington’s bar and restaurant, this com- RESTAURANTS 54 COMEDY edy studio boasts open mic night every Sunday. May 10—Greg Howell and guests; May 11—Dick Doherty and the Comedy All- THE COMEDY CONNECTION, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Stars; May 12—Frank Foley and the Comedy All-Stars; May NEIGHBORHOODS 64 Marketplace, 617-248-9700. Cover and times may vary. Call for 13—Dan Hirshon hosts open mic night. full schedule. Named “The Best Comedy Club in the Country” (USA Today), this venue has featured national and local stand-up IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Wed & Thu at acts such as Chris Rock, Dane Cook and Dave Chappelle. Tickets: 8 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets: $15–20, dinner pack- TOWERING ABOVE: At 62 $15–30. May 7 & 14 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase; May 8 & ages available. May 9 & 16 at 8 p.m.—Improv Asylum’s National stories, the heralded, I.M. Pei- 15 at 8 p.m.—Paul Nardizzi; May 9 at 8 p.m.—Mike Donovan; Touring Company; May 10 & 17 at 8 p.m., May 11 & 12, May 18 designed John Hancock Tower May 10 & 17 at 8:30 p.m.—Frank Santos “The R-Rated & 19 at 8 and 10 p.m.—North End of the World As We Know It. dominates its Copley Square Hypnotist”; May 11 at 8 and 10:15 p.m., May 12 at 6, 8:15 and locale, not to mention Boston’s 10:30 p.m.—Robert Schimmel; May 13 at 7 p.m.—Bobby IMPROVBOSTON, Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., Cam- skyline. Refer to listing, page 44. Collins; May 16 at 6:30 p.m.—J.P.S. Benefit; May 18 at 8 and bridge, 617-576-1253. Cover: $5–15. This comedy troupe fea- 10:15 p.m., May 19 at 6, 8:15 and 10:30 p.m.—Gary Gulman. tures sketch comedy, games, original music and audience partici- pation. May 9 & 16 at 8 p.m.—The Hump; May 10 & 17 at 8 THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 Mass. Ave., p.m.—Zebro presents “The Orignal Zings of Comedy”; at 10 Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.—The Great and Secret Comedy Show; May 11 & 18 at 8 p.m.; shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: p.m.—Ladley and Craig; at 10 p.m.—TheatreSports; May 12 & $8–10. A place where fresh talent is discovered and headliners 19 at 6 p.m.—Family Show; at 8 and 10 p.m.—Mainstage; May experiment. May 8 & 15—Mystery Lounge; May 9—Andy Ofiesh, 13 & 20 at 7 p.m.—Sgt. Culpepper’s Comedy Jam. Tom E. Morello, Mike Dellano and others; May 10—David Powell, Myq Kaplan, Doug Chagnon and others; May 11—John Garrison, JIMMY TINGLE’S OFF BROADWAY, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Ed Kopesky, Joe LaRoche and others; May 12—Benefit for the Somerville, 617-591-1616. Cover: $25–30. Call for reservations Asian Cultural Development Corp.; May 13—Erin Judge and and complete schedule. Founded by actor/comic/writer Jimmy friends; May 16—Dan Hirshon, Dan Miles, Mike Whitman and oth- Tingle, this venue features established and aspiring performers. ___ ers; May 17—Mike Whitman, Matt Nicholson, Baratunde Thurston May 11 & 12 at 10 p.m.—Jimmy Tingle’s Comedy Showcase; ___ 18 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 19 May 17 at 7:30 p.m., May 18 & 19 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Jimmy p.m.—Pickpocket; at 8:30 p.m.—Fluxus on Film: Program 2; PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, 617- Tingle’s American Dream. May 18 at 9:15 p.m.—Climates. 731-6400. Tickets: $9.50. The first puppetry center in New England presents the magical world of puppet theater, enlightening audiences NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. Fri & MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or of all ages. Weekday morning shows are appropriate for ages 3–6. Sat at 8:30 p.m. Cover: $20. Nick’s is the city’s longest-running com- 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Weekend matinee shows are appropriate for ages 4–9. May 9 & 10 edy club. May 11 & 12—Larry Miles; May 18 & 19—Al Klemick. Tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) $7. Discounted admission at 10:30 a.m.—The Frog Prince; May 12 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Raccoon for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larger- Tales; May 16 & 17 at 10:30 a.m.—The Kingdom of Riddles; Handmade pastas

NORM CROSBY & FRIENDS, Cutler Majestic Theatre, 617-824- than-life images on a five-story high domed screen. Now show- May 19 & 20 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimy. curr 8000. May 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-45. Watch the legendary ing: Grand Canyon; Dolphins; Hurricane on the Bayou. and artisan breads comic (and Dorchester native) return to his hometown for a special WINNIE THE POOH, Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, performance featuring Don Gavin, Tony V, Brian Kiley and Patty Ross. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. 617-879-2300. Performances through May 13: Fri at 7:30 p.m., made fresh daily... Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete schedule. Sat and Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15–23. Visit 100-Acre Wood to Italian favorites ents

Tickets: $6–9. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film Program has grown see dear old friends Christopher Robin, Kanga, Rabbit, Eeyore, ent e

v DANCE to become one of the nation’s finest exhibitors of contemporary Piglet, Roo, and, of course, that “bear of little brain,” Winnie-the- from our wood oven... international cinema, restored classics and premieres of American Pooh. A.A. Milne’s charming classic follows the exploits of these BALLET HISPANICO AND THE AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, independent films. Now showing: May 9–20—The 23rd Annual engaging animals in this forest full of friendship and fun. Bank of America Celebrity Series, Citi Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival; May 10 at 3:30 p.m.— St., 617-482-2595. May 18 at 7:30 p.m., May 19 at 8 p.m. In Search of Mozart; May 11 at 5 p.m.—Youth Shorts Program; at

Tickets: $42–65. Two gifted ensembles unite to present choreogra- 6:30 p.m.—Female to Femme; May 12 at 1 p.m.—Morning Sun; LIVE MUSIC v ent e

pher Alexandre Magno’s new ballet, Palladium Nights, based on the at 6:30 p.m.—Beyond Hatred; May 13 at 6 p.m.—Transgender ents exciting New York jazz scene of the 1950s. This propulsive and Shorts Program; at 7:30 p.m.—El Calentito; May 16 at 8:45 AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popular night- hypnotic show brings the mambo and the cha cha to thrilling life. p.m.—Creatures from the Pink Lagoon; May 17 at 7:45 p.m.— club hosts rock and pop music acts prior to evening dance nights The Bubble; May 18 at 6:30 p.m.—Women’s Shorts Program; at with DJs. May 7 at 8 p.m.—Amy Winehouse, tickets: $15; May 9 GISELLE, Boston Ballet, The Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., 800- 8:15 p.m.—Spider Lilies; May 19 at 8:45 p.m.—The Picture of at 8 p.m.—Stephen Marley with Jr. Gong, tickets: $25; May 10 at

curr 447-7400. Performances May 10–20: Thu at 7 p.m, Fri at 8 p.m, Dorian Gray; May 20 at 5:30 p.m.—Eleven Men Out. 8 p.m.—Jet with The Virgins, tickets: $20; May 11 at 7 p.m.— Sat at 2 and 8 p.m, Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $45–105. Maina LCD Soundsystem with Prinzhorn Dance School, tickets: $15; May Gielgud’s version of this classic ballet harkens back to the fervent SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 13 at 7 p.m.—Arctic Monkeys with Be Your Own Pet, tickets: $25; Park Square, 210 Stuart Street style and drama of the 19th century original. The company once 617-973-5200. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Thu–Sat 10 May 15 at 8 p.m.—Elvis Costello and The Imposters, tickets: $55; again exhibits its matchless grace, reprising this moving story of a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. May 16 at 8 p.m.—Velvet Revolver, tickets: $55; May 17 at 8 Boston, MA 02116 - Ph. 617-423-5700 ill-fated love that it last performed in 2002 to much acclaim. Tickets: $9.95; seniors & children (3–11) $7.95. The Simons is the p.m.—Riders on the Storm with The Bangkok Five, tickets: $39; www.rustickitchen.biz first large-format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing capability. May 18 at 7 p.m.—Flyleaf with Kill Hannah, Sick Puppies and MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP, Institute of Contemporary Art, Now Showing: Lions 3D: Roar of the Kalahari, Deep Sea 3D, Resident Hero, tickets: $18; May 19 at 5:30 p.m.—Mastodon with 100 Northern Ave., 617-478-3100. May 15, 17 & 18 at 8 p.m., Sharks 3D, Whales, Dinosaurs 3D. Against Me!, Cursive and These Arms are Snakes, tickets: $20. May 19 at 2 and 8 p.m., May 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $60, students and seniors $50. One of the world’s leading dance companies AXIS, 13 Landsdowne St., 617-262-2437. Call for full sched- comes to Boston to present three acclaimed pieces from the KIDS CORNER ule. This popular nightclub hosts rock, punk and alternative group’s repertory—"The Argument," "Candleflowerdance," and music acts prior to evening dance nights with DJs. May 8 at "Grand Duo"—as well as the world premiere of a new work set BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress 8 p.m.—Brett Dennen with Alo, tickets: $15; May 14 at 5:30 to Kyle Gann's "Studies for Disklavier." St., 617-426-8855. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily organized p.m.—Hed Pe, tickets: $15. activities in the Art Studio, Play Space and KidStage, such as music and movement, finger puppet making and kitchen science. BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 136 Mass. Ave., 617-747- FILM May 7, 9, 11, 14, 16 & 18 at 11 a.m.—Playspace: Music and 2261. May 13 at 8 p.m.—Portuguese vocalist Dulce Pontes, Movement; May 11 at 6 p.m.—Meet the Musicians; May 19 at tickets: $28–37 (call 617-876-4275); May 16 at 8 p.m.— THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876-6837. 11 a.m.—Critter Day: Bugworks; May 19 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Andrew Bird, tickets: $20 & 25; May 19 at 3 p.m.—Dan Zanes Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $9; students and 2–4 p.m.—Arthur’s 8th Birthday. and Friends, tickets: $23–26, children $18. & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6. Classic, cutting-edge and world cinema with double features almost every day. Now BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, CLUB PASSIM, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Call showing: May 11 at 5:15 and 9:45 p.m.—The Thing; at 7:30 617-536-5400. Refer to listing in Sightseeing. The first publicly for full schedule. This intimate Harvard Square coffeehouse was p.m.—Escape from New York; May 12 at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 supported municipal library in the world hosts many activities and a starting place for folk icons like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. p.m.—Vanishing Point; May 14 at 8 p.m.—Othello; May 20 at special programs for children, including live performances, story- May 10 at 8 p.m.—Danielle Miraglia with Ryan Bingham, tick- 4:15 and 9:30 p.m.—Marathon Man. telling, interactive computer activities and films. May 11 & 18 at ets: $12; May 16 at 7 and 10 p.m.—Catie Curtis with Katie 10 a.m—Infant/Toddler Sing-Along. Sawicki, tickets: $25; May 17 at 7 p.m., May 18 at 7 and 10 COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 617- p.m.—Antje Duvekot, tickets: $15; May 19 at 8 p.m.—Rani “The Most Balls in Boston” 734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: DUCKLING DAY PARADE, on Boston Common opposite the State Arbo and Daisy Mayhem, tickets: $15. EWBURY T $9.50; members, seniors & children $6.50. This independent House, 617-723-8144. May 13 at noon (registration at 11 a.m.). 306 N S . movie house screens recent indie films, as well as the classics Tickets: $25 per family. The children of Boston walk in the HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743. 617-437-1010 and hosts special film events and midnight screenings. Now webbed feet of the Mallard family—immortalized in the favorite Shows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club WWW.FENWAYSPORTSZONE.COM showing: May 16 at 7 p.m.—Fall of Fujimori; May 20 at 11 children’s book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. offers live music daily and is renowned for showcasing local a.m.—Tales of Hoffman. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, youngsters—many classic rock and rhythm’n’ blues cover bands. May 8—The • Boston’s Largest Selection of dressed as their favorite character from the book—march through Televandals with Medicated Kisses, tickets: $8; May 11—Fluttr HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Boston Common, retracing the Mallards’ steps. Children who Effect with Brother Big Bad, tickets: $12; May 12—Playin Dead Autographed Sports Memorabilia 24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-495-4700. Call for showtimes, march receive refreshments, fun prizes and a great time. (Grateful Dead tribute), tickets: $5; May 18—Rebirth Brass • Extensive Collection of Souvenirs complete schedule and ticket prices. With more than 300 films Band, tickets: $15. shown per year, HFA is one of the most active art cinemas in New LYRIC STAGE COMPANY,140 Clarendon St., 2nd Floor, 617-585- • Complete Auction Services for your England. Now showing: May 7 at 7 p.m.—Ferpect Crime; at 9 5678. Once Upon a Time, one of Boston’s foremost children’s ORPHEUM THEATRE, 1 Hamilton Place, 617-931-2000. The Organization or Fund Raiser p.m.—The Masque of the Red Death; May 8 at 7 p.m.—The theatre companies, presents shows for children ages 2 to 8. May Orpheum opened in 1852 and was the sight of the first Boston ___ World of Apu; May 13 at 7 p.m.—Pinter People; May 15 at 7 12, 13 & 20 at 11 a.m—Sleeping Beauty, tickets: $8. Symphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Booker T. ___ 20 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 21 Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson. May 10 at 8 p.m.— Tickets: $33–117. Figaro loves Susanna. Susanna loves Figaro. 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: Arcade Fire, tickets: $32; May 13 at 7:30 p.m.—Three Days It’s a simple story, really, except for the Count, Countess, house- $23–48. Young and idealistic Raina Petkoff is devoted to her fiance, Grace with Breaking Benjamin, tickets: $29.50–39.50. keeper, page, gardener’s daughter, music master and the Sergius, a recent hero in the 1885 Balkan wars. But her world is scheming Dr. Bartolo. Doors are locked, beds are bounced on forever changed when a pragmatic enemy soldier who prefers PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- and the window? Let’s just be glad it’s on the ground floor. Dive carrying chocolates to bullets bursts into her bedroom in the mid- 8800. An intimate setting with a big sound, Paradise is one of into love at its most manic and Mozart’s music at its most deli- dle on the night seeking refuge in master playwright George Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows 18+ unless otherwise ciously complex and majestic. Bernard Shaw’s skewering of the so-called heroics of war, the

noted. May 8 at 8 p.m.—Grant Lee Phillips with Kim Taylor, tick- ideals of perfect love and middle-class pretensions. curr ets: $18; May 9 at 8 p.m.—Blonde Redhead with Fields, tickets: THE PEARL FISHERS, Opera Boston, Cutler Majestic Theatre at $20; May 13 at 8 p.m.—The Kooks with Illinois, tickets: $12; Emerson College, 219 Tremont St., 800-233-3123. Performances THE AUTUMN HOURS, 11:11 Theatre Company, Hall A, May 15 at 8 p.m.—!!!, tickets: $15; May 16 at 8 p.m.— May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $24–99. From Georges Bizet, the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Electrelane with The Blow and Tender Forever, tickets: $14; May composer of Carmen, this exotic and romantic opera set on the Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances May 11–19: ents

19 at 9 p.m.—Tapes ‘N Tapes with Ladyhawk and Harlem enchanting isle of Ceylon tells the heartbreaking story of two Thu–Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $17–20. This play ent e

v Shakes, tickets: $14. friends’ rivalry over a lovely priestess. follows several interweaving stories of great personal revela- tion, from an unforgettable first date to a long distance rela- REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., tionship, times of heartache, loss, laughs, goosebumps and Cambridge, 617-661-5099. May 10 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—The SPECIAL EVENTS simply of savoring the night. Mingus Band and The Mingus Dynasty, tickets: $30; May 11 &

12 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Mike Mainieri and Steps Ahead, tick- AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER, Departing from UMass BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617- v ent e

ets: $30; May 15 at 7:30 p.m.—Fred Hersch Trio, tickets: $20; Boston campus, 800-510-WALK. May 19 & 20. Come cheer on 931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m., ents May 16 at 7:30 p.m.—Maria Muldaur, tickets: $25; May 18 at walkers who will walk either 13.1 or 26.2 miles over two days Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Donal Fox: Mashups in Blue, tickets: $26; to raise money for breast cancer research. The nationwide $48–58. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three May 19 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Robert Glasper. event, in its first three years, has raised more than $100 million. muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both contemporary art Visit www.avonwalk.org for more information. and modern technology through wry commentary and bemusing

curr SANDERS THEATRE, Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., antics. The show has been updated to include new performance Cambridge, 617-496-2222. May 11 at 8 p.m.—Brian Stokes BEACON HILL HIDDEN GARDENS TOUR, Beacon Hill Garden pieces, new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. Mitchell, tickets: $38–58. Club, Charles and Mt. Vernon streets, 617-227-4392, www.bea- conhillgardenclub.org. May 17 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. rain or shine. BOSTON THEATER MARATHON, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Tickets: $25 ($30 day of tour). The Beacon Hill Garden Club cel- Wimberly Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 ebrates its 78th anniversary with its annual tour of the hidden the Arts, 527 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. May 20 from and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and 9 p.m. gardens of Beacon Hill, which is a delight for historians as well noon–10 p.m. Tickets: $40. The ninth annual event showcases unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include dinner and as garden enthusiasts. Presenting 15 locations, with lush land- works by the best New England playwrights and many surpris- show. May 8—Daryl Sherman, tickets: $18, $58 with dinner; scapes and secret pathways behind the Hill’s historic townhous- ing newcomers. Fifty new 10-minute plays, each produced by a May 9—Shemekia Copeland, tickets: $26, $66 with dinner; es, this special day unveils some of the unsung greenspaces in different New England theatre company, are performed in one May 10—Mili Bermejo, tickets: $18, $58 with dinner; May 11 & the heart of Boston. 10-hour event. 12—Flora Purim & Airto, tickets: $25, $65 with dinner; May 15—Rachael Price, tickets: $18, $58 with dinner; May 16 & SOWA ART WALK, various locations in Boston’s South End. Visit CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY, Boston Theatre Works, 17—Jane Monheit, tickets: $35, $75 with dinner; May 18 & www.sowaartwalk.com for maps and schedules of events. May Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 19—Charo, tickets: $46, $86 with dinner. 19 & 20 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. One of Boston’s largest and most 617-728-4321. Performances through May 19: Tue–Thu at vibrant artist communities hosts their annual event in which 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8:30 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. SOMERVILLE THEATRE, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617-625- more than 100 artists will open their studios and display and sell Tickets: $30–35, seniors $27–32, students $22. Steven Fales 5700. May 7 at 7:30 p.m.—Ben Gibbard, tickets: $25; May 13 their works, while The South End Open Market, an open-air performs his funny, sexy and touching story of his fall from at 7:30 p.m.—Wailin Jenny’s, tickets: $23.50–28.50; May 16 at venue for artists, craftsmen, collectors and farmstands makes its the Mormon Church and rise to grace as an out and proud 8 p.m.—Cowboy Junkies, tickets: $35 & 40; May 19 at 8 seasonal debut. gay man. Fales brings his wit and heart to Boston audiences p.m.—Angelique Kidjo, tickets: $30 & 40 (call 617-876-4275). as he weaves a tale about how he went from being the model Mormon boy to a high-priced New York City callboy. TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536- SPORTS 1775. Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you CRAZY FOR YOU, North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham swing to live jazz and classics from the Great American BOSTON CANNONS MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE Road, Beverly, 978-232-7200. Performances through May Songbook. May 7, 13, 14 & 20 at 8 p.m.—Marty Ballou Trio; Nickerson Field, Boston University, 888-847-9700 13: Tue & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Wed at 1:30 and 8:30 p.m., Fri at May 8–10, 15–17 at 8:30 p.m.—The Bob Nieske Group; May May 19 at 7 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Barrage 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $35–71. 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 9 p.m.—The Bob Nieske Group with This tale of a stage-struck New York City playboy in a Nevada Maggie Galloway; May 13 & 20 at noon—Lee Childs Group. BOSTON RED SOX MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL mining town—where romance, mistaken identities and Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-482-4SOX. show-stopping musical numbers all add up to irresistible T.T. THE BEAR’S PLACE, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617- May 11 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Baltimore Orioles fun—won three 1992 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A 492-BEAR. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Call for complete sched- May 12 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Baltimore Orioles dazzling tap spectacle, the show features classic Gershwin ule. Cover: $8–14. May 10—Jaggery with Copal, Cabiria and May 13 at 2:05 p.m. vs. Baltimore Orioles songs like “Embraceable You,” “I Got Rhythm” and “Someone Amber Spyglass; May 15—Cinematics with The Changes and May 14–17 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers to Watch Over Me.” Cyanide Valentine; May 18—Richard Lloyd and The Sufi May 18 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves Monkeys with Downbeat 5, Township and Choo Choo La May 19 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves DAVID THE MUSICAL, The Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Rouge; May 19—Mando Diao with Pop Levi and The Films. May 20 at 2:05 p.m. vs. Atlanta Braves 527 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances May 9–13: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $45. Take a journey through deception, love, OPERA THEATER redemption, and inspiration with David the Musical, a con- temporary chronicle of the adult life of King David, ruler of LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Boston Lyric Opera, The Shubert ARMS AND THE MAN, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., Israel. This amazing musical explores the tragic downfall of ___ Theatre, 265 Tremont St., 800-447-7400. May 8 at 7:30 p.m. 617-437-7172. Performances: Wed at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thu at the royal family, as well as David’s struggle to maintain ___ 22 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 23 power while fulfilling his family’s prophecy of building a tem- RESPECT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY, Stuart Street Playhouse, AREA COLLEGE COMMENCEMENTS ple for the people of Israel. Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 800-447-7400. Performances through May 20: Wed–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., College/University Date Speaker(s) Title/Company DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD, Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $45; seniors $40.50. This is the jour- Gurnet Theatre Project, Plaza Black Box Theatre, Boston Center ney of women as told through Top 40 music—from the co- Art Institute of Boston May 20 TBA for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-728-4321. Performances dependence of “I Will Follow Him,” to the anger of “These Babson College May 19 TBA beginning May 17: Thu & Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 3 and 8 p.m. Boots Are Made For Walking,” to the cynicism of “What’s Bentley College GRADUATE May 19 Trish Karter CEO/cofounder of Dancing Deer Baking Co.

Tickets: $15. In this hilarious “unauthorized parody,” the Love Got to Do With It,” and finally to the strength of “Hero.” curr “Peanuts” kids have finally come out of their shells and See the progress of women from property of their husbands America’s favorite blockhead is all grown up. When CB’s dog to presidents of countries in this empowering and dramatic Berklee College of Music May 12 Gloria Estefan Singer/songwriter dies from rabies, he questions the existence of an afterlife until musical event. Boston College May 21 John M. Connors Chairman of Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos, Inc. a chance encounter with an artistic, bullied kid offers him a

ents Boston Conservatory of Music May 12 TBA new peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that pushes THE SECRET GARDEN, Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose ent e

v teen angst to its limits. St., Newton, 617-244-0169. Performances: Thu–Sat at 8 Boston University May 20 TBA p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20–25. This Tony Award-win- THE EGO AND THE ORACLE, Jimmy Tingle’s Off-Broadway, 255 ning musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett Brandeis University May 20 TBA Elm St., Davis Sq., Somerville, 617-591-1616. Performances: tells the story of Mary Lennox, a lonely little girl who is sent to Sun at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15–20. Should you make that big live with her uncle Archibald after being orphaned. Still griev- Bridgewater State UNDERGRADUATE May 19 Craig Kielburger Child rights activist/author

move? Is it time to dump your boyfriend? Demand a raise? Run ing over the loss of his beloved wife Lily who died 10 years University GRADUATE May 16 Dr. Ruth D. Farrar Professor, Dept. of Elementary Education v ent e

for office? Ask the Oracle and receive random advice from earlier and distraught over the condition of his bedridden son, ents another dimension, with all your questions answered in song. Archibald casts a dark shadow over the manor until Mary dis- Curry College May 20 David Fedo VP Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Don’t miss this spontaneous musical interactive theatrical event, covers a secret garden that had once belonged to Lily. Eastern Nazarene College May 12 TBA starring Andras Jones as “The Professor” and featuring original music performed by Jim’s Big Ego. SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton Tom Freston Creator of MTV Networks Emerson College May 14 curr St., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6 Walter Mosley Author 5TH ANNUAL DRAGONFLY FESTIVAL, Devanaughn Theatre, and 9 p.m., and Sun at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $40. Boston’s Piano Factory, 791 Tremont St., 866-811-4111.Performances hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at Emmanuel College May 12 Jon Meacham Editor of Newsweek May 10–20: Thu–Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15. This catching the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the Endicott College May 19 John F. Tierney U.S. Representative wildly successful festival celebrates unique scripts and play- longest-running play in U.S. history. wrights of extraordinary talent. Dark to delirious, hilarious to Framingham State College May 27 TBA sublime, a different program of nine new plays each week— TONGUES WILL WAG, American Repertory Theatre, Zero accompanied by guest musicians and dancers—features over Arrow Theatre, Zero Arrow St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. Harvard University June 7 Bill Gates Founder of Microsoft 70 actors, directors, writers, designers and producers. May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Mike Daisey’s newest Lesley University May 20 TBA monologue tells two intertwining stories of families, dogs NO MAN’S LAND, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb Drama and the decisions we all make when bringing new life into Longy School of Music May 20 Alex Ross Music critic at The New Yorker Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. the world. By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, the Mass. College of Art May 18 Robert Pinsky Former U.S. Poet Laureate Performances beginning May 12: Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m., performance strives to humanize dog culture, baby culture Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: and the delicate, essential questions faced by choice and MIT June 8 Charles M. Vest President Emeritus at MIT $38–76. Spooner and Hirst, two aging writers locked in the no its consequences. Mass. College of Pharmacy May 18 TBA man’s land of late middle age, engage in a late-night session of witty banter, sinister power games and the worship of alco- THE WILD PARTY, New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for Mount Ida College May 18 Dr. Swanee Hunt Director of Women and Policy Program at Harvard hol. Harold Pinter’s elegant, haunting play is part mystery, part the Arts, 200 Dexter Ave., Watertown, 866-811-4111. homage to the ghosts of the past and the fiction of memory. Performances: May 9 & 13 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; May 10, 16 Newbury College May 20 TBA & 17 at 7:30 p.m.; May 11, 12 & 18 at 8 p.m.; May 19 at New England Conservatory of Music May 20 Richard Dyer Former music critic for The Boston Globe PARADE, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Roberts Studio 3:30 and 8 p.m.; May 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $30–55. Andrew Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Lippa’s musical comedy set in the Roaring ’20s chronicles an Regis College May 20 Martha Coakley Massachusetts Attorney General Arts, 527 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances: May 12 evening in the life of Queenie and Burrs, lovers and fellow at 4 and 8 p.m, May 13 at 3 p.m, May 14, 16 & 17 at 7:30 vaudeville performers who throw the wildest and most hedo- Salem State UNDERGRADUATE May 19 Elizabeth Walker CBS4 News College GRADUATE May 17 Roger Berkowitz CEO Legal Sea Foods p.m, May 18 at 8 p.m, May 19 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $29.50–46. nistic party New York has ever seen. Winner of two Tony Awards, this stirring musical tells the true School of the Museum of Fine Arts May 20 Dr. Homi K. Bhabha Author story of Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-born Jew living in Georgia who is unjustly accused of murdering a young girl. With a TICKETS Simmons College May 19 John Prendergast Activist/author book by Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and music and Exec. Consultant, Community Relations & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown (Songs for a New World), this BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617- Stonehill College May 20 James G. Gorman Events for Boston Red Sox compelling tale examines the impact of class, race, prejudice 723-5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall location and the Civil War on Frank’s case. closed Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, Suffolk University May 20 TBA including half-price seats on day of event, for the best per- PRESENT LAUGHTER, Huntington Theatre Company, Boston forming arts around Boston. Subject to availability. Tufts University May 20 Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor of New York City University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., 617-266-0800. UMass-Boston June 1 Deval Patrick Massachusetts Governor Performances beginning May 18: Mon, Tue & Thu at 7:30 p.m, GO BOSTON CARD, Available at Bostix locations at Faneuil Fri at 8 p.m, Sat at 2 and 8 p.m, Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15–65. Hall Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor Wellesley College June 1 Madeleine Albright Former Sec. Of State Victor Garber (TV’s “Alias”) stars as aging matinee idol Garry Information Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. Wentworth Institute of Technology May 12 TBA Essendine in one of Noël Coward’s funniest and most delightful Cards can be purchased in one, two, three, five and seven comedies. Devastatingly handsome and thoroughly charming, day increments, and range from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 Wheaton College May 19 Freeman Hrabowski President of UMBC Garry lives his life like it’s one grand performance. But on the for children. The GO Boston card offers unlimited free admis- Rev. Gloria E. eve of a major tour, things fall apart in hysterical fashion as he sion to more than 60 area atttractions, as well as savings up Wheelock College May 19 Doctor/minister/humanitarian ___ juggles old flames, a crazed playwright and middle age. to 20% at local shops and restaurants. White-Hammond ___ 24 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 25 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, business 0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. A Splash and family life of the post-Revolution American elite. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the history of of Blue Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 100 Northern Ave., 617- African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still on exhibit 478-3100. Open Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & Fri standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps through August 12 ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $12; students & seniors $10; children available for the Black Heritage Trail. Special exhibit: A Gathering (under 17) free. Free to all Thu 5–9 p.m. Film screenings: $9. Place for Freedom, commemorating the bicentennial of the his- Boston’s first new art museum in 100 years is a state-of-the- toric African Meeting House. Special event: May 10 at noon— art, gleaming structure on the South Boston waterfront which Gallery lecture with Dr. Marion Kilson. Treasured by all those presents installations of contemporary paintings, sculptures and who love history, photographs, as well as cutting edge live dance and musical THE MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO- fine craftsmanship performances. Special exhibits: Chiho Aoshima’s digitally ren- AMERICAN ARTISTS, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442- dered mural on the Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall; 8614. Open Tue–Sun 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups. and literary traditions Bourgeois in Boston, works by Louise Bourgeois; Momentum 7: Admission: $4; students & seniors $3. Housed in the former Oak Concord, MA • 978.369.9609 • concordmuseum.org Misaki Kawai. Special event: May 15, 17 & 18 at 8 p.m., May Bend Mansion, a neo-Gothic structure built in the early 1870s,

19 at 2 and 8 p.m., May 20 at 2 p.m.—Mark Morris Dance this museum holds a slide archive and an extensive collection of m Group, tickets: $60, students and seniors $50. African artifacts, prints and drawings. It also hosts national and

international traveling exhibits. Special exhibit: Enter-ACTION: useums & g ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The Fenway, New Artwork by Maya Freelon. Special event: May 12 at 2 617-566-1401. Open Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: p.m.—Artist talk with Maya Freelon. $12; seniors $10; students with I.D. $5; children (under 18) free. Visitors named Isabella are admitted free. Commissioned MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. by Boston aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner and modeled Open Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. after a 15th-century Venetian palace, the museum exhibits (Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., west wing only). Admission (includes two alleries 2,500 objects, including the works of Rembrandt, Botticelli, visits in a 10-day period): $17; students & seniors $15; Thu & Fri PHOTO BY J OHN K ENNARD Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special event: May 13 at 1:30 after 5 p.m., $2 discount; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART: The p.m.—Sunday Concert Series: Musicians from Marlboro. children (7–17) $8.50 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all museum hosts Momentum 7: Misaki Kawai, a room- other times, youths 6 and under free. Separate ticketing for Gund sized installation by the young Japanese artist con- JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, Gallery exhibit. The museum houses an outstanding collection of sisting of a fanciful space station that is part off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from

diorama, part doll house. Refer to listing, right. 866-535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ancient times through the present, and the most comprehensive alleries Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special exhibits: Tsutsugaki children (under 12) free; library forums free. This museum por- Textiles from the Collection of David and Marita Paly; Michael trays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, three Mazur: The Art of the Print; Beyond Basketry: Japanese Bamboo BOSTON theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special exhibits: A Art; Donatello to Gianbologna: Italian Renaissance Sculpture; Journey Home, John F. Kennedy and Ireland explores President Through Six Generations: The Weng Collection of Chinese Painting BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress Kennedy’s relationship to his ancestral homeland; Jacqueline and Calligraphy; Women of Renown: Female Heroes and Villains useums & g St., 617-426-6500. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Kennedy Entertains: The Art of the White House Dinner. in the Prints of Utagawa Kuniyoshi; Material Journeys: Collecting Admission: $10; children (2–15) & seniors $8; children (one- African and Oceanic Art, 1945–2000; War and Discontent; Edward m year-olds only) $2; children (under 1) free; Fri 5–9 p.m. (Family LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Hopper, ticketed separately: $23, seniors and students $21, chil- Night) $1. The newly-expanded and renovated museum features Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 dren $7.50. Special events: May 7 at 6 p.m.—12th Annual SMFA a plethora of interactive exhibits that allow children to learn p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors and children (6–18) $3; Medal Award Dinner; May 13 at 3:30 p.m.—The Boston Museum about science, history and culture firsthand. Exhibits include: children (5 and under) free. The oldest collection of historic auto- Trio, with Kristin Watson, perform a Mother’s Day Concert. Construction Zone, a child-sized work site with miniature sky- mobiles in the nation is displayed in the owner’s original home. Offering a Creative Menu scrapers inspired by the Big Dig; Arthur & Friends, featuring the Special event: May 20 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.—Cadillac Day. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Open daily Specializing in Fresh stars of everyone’s favorite PBS program; Boston Black, cele- from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $16; seniors $14; Seafood and Homemade brating Boston’s Caribbean, African and African-American cul- THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Mass. Ave., 888-222- children (3–11) $13; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser tures; Kid Power, which allows active kids to use energy in 3711. Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $6; sen- show and Omni theater tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) Pasta. Visit the Hyatt healthy ways while teaching them about fitness and nutrition; iors, students with ID and youth (6–17) $4; children (under 6) and $7. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. Harborside and Relax in Katrina’s Kids Project, a display of artwork by the youngest vic- members free. Home to the world-famous Mapparium, a three- Interactive science exhibits, plus laser and astronomy shows in Our Unique Atmosphere, tims of Hurricane Katrina. Refer to Kids Corner in Current Events story stained-glass globe depicting the world as it existed in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Special exhibit: through May Enjoy the Spectacular View for special events. 1934, which guests can walk through. Visitors to the library can 16—Animation, exploring the technology of cartoons; Refer to follow Mary Baker Eddy’s quest for insight and embark on one of Film listings in Current Events for complete Mugar Omni Theater of the Boston Skyline and COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM, Massachusetts Archives Building, their own through interactive exhibits in the Quest Gallery, or try schedule. Showing at the Planetarium: Into the Unknown; Taste What Boston Is 220 Morrissey Blvd., 617-727-9268. Mon–Fri from 9 a.m.–5 out a “desk job” at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Astronomy in Cambridge; Grand Canyon. At the Wright 3D Talking About. p.m., second and fourth Sat of the month 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free Monitor. Special exhibit: Sensational Press, Radical Response. Theater: Bugs!; Mars!; Majestic Leopards 3D!. admission. Across from the JFK Presidential Library, this muse- um houses the collection of the Massachusetts Archives and is MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, Boston College, 140 Common- SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, 5th and 6th floor premi- ideal for fans of history or genealogy. Special exhibits: wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–4 um seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, 617- Archaeology of the Big Dig; Le Grand Derangement: The p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission. Gallery tours held 624-1234. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour Hyatt Harborside Acadian Exile in Massachusetts, 1755–1766. every Sun at 12:30 p.m. This museum is lauded for presenting only, until 3 p.m. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Garden 101 Harborside Drive interdisciplinary exhibits that spark new questions and renowned events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) $4; Boston, MA 02128 HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227- for its European, Asian and American collections. Special exhibit: children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum showcases New (617) 568-6060 3956. Open Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., tours every half hour. A New Key, modern Belgian art from the Simon Collection. England’s rich sports heritage through an unparalleled collection www.boston.hyatt.com Admission: $8. Historic New England members and Boston resi- of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits include the Boston [email protected] dents. $24 maximum per family. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray THE MUSEUM OF AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY, African Meeting Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the Boston Garden Penalty Box ___ Otis and his wife, this grand mansion is an example of high-style House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617-725- and New England’s Olympic Heroes. ___ ABOVE: MISAKI K AWAI, S PACE H OUSE, 2006 26 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 27 USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charles- masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the present and hosts con- Special exhibit: Singular Beauty, simple microscopes from the town, 617-426-1812. Open daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission. certs and guided tours. Special exhibits: Modern Art, 1865–1965; Giordano collection. The museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” the U.S. American Art at Harvard; 18th century European Ceramics and Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Paintings; The Last Ruskinians: Charles Eliot Norton, Charles SACKLER MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495- Includes weapons, documents, journals and more. Interactive Herbert Moore and their circle; Fernand Leger: Contrasts of Forms. 9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, try out a sailor’s for hours and admission fees. Designed by James Stirling, sleeping quarters and virtually command the Constitution in battle. HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St., 617- Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the museum houses Special exhibits: Old Ironsides in War and Peace; Sailors Speak: A 495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $9; college students & ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Special exhibits: Sailor’s Life for Me?; The Barbary War: Piracy, Politics and Power. seniors $7; children (3–18) $6. Among the museum’s 17 galleries Overlapping Realms, arts of the Islamic world and India, is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass 900–1900; Classified Documents: The Social Museum of Models of Plants, a unique collection of over 3,000 glass flower Harvard University, 1903–1931; Downtime. CAMBRIDGE models created between 1886 and 1936. Special exhibits: Dodos, Trilobites and Meteorites; Climate Change: Our Global Experiment; Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line Meteorites; Arthropods: Creatures that Rule. BEYOND BOSTON when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares.

The Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 20 Ames St., 617-253-4680. CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-369- m Square “T” entrance provides additional information. Tue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. One of 9763. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission:

Boston’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the List Center $10; seniors & students with I.D. $8; children (6–17) $5; family useums & g BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Werner Otto Hall, 32 Quincy St. reflects MIT’s position as a cutting-edge research institution by rates available. Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. (enter through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400. Open presenting works from the world’s leading contemporary artists. Relive Concord’s history, from Native American habitation and Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Fri at 1 p.m. Special exhibit: Works by Cameron Jamie. European settlement to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, the Admission: $9, seniors $7; students $6; children (under 18) free. Alcotts and Hawthorne. Special exhibit: A Splash of Blue. Central and Northern European artists, with an emphasis on THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. Tue–Fri 10 German-speaking countries. Special exhibits: Art and Design from a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 Sandy Pond alleries Central and Northern Europe since 1880; Multiple Strategies: seniors & youth (5–18) $2; children under 5 free. Exhibits inter- Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Beuys, Maciunas, Fluxus; Paintings by Max Beckmann from the pret themes and ideas related to MIT research and activities. Admission: $9; seniors, students & children (6–12) $6. Sculpture Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich. Ongoing exhibits: Mind and Hand: The Making of MIT Scientists Park: open sunrise to sunset, free admission. Tour one of the and Engineers; Holography: The Light Fantastic; Gestural largest contemporary art museums and the only permanent pub- FOGG ART MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495-9400. Engineering: The Sculpture of Arthur Ganson; Flashes of lic sculpture park in New England. Special exhibit: The 2007 Tours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum for hours Inspiration: The Work of Harold Edgerton; Deep Frontiers: Ocean Annual DeCordova Exhibition.

and admission fees. The museum displays European and American Engineering at MIT; Ship Models: The Evolution of Ship Design. alleries 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 on American history and popular culture as a way of preserving our national heritage. Special exhibits: Sowing the Seeds of Liberty: Lexington and the American Revolution; A New and Useful Improvement, 19th cen- Fine Vintage Posters useums & g tury patents and their inventors; For Every Fighter, A Woman Worker: World War I Posters; Pets in America: The Story of Our m Lives with Animals at Home. Special event: May 17 at 7:30 p.m.—Banjo Extravaganza, tickets: $22.

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’s oldest continually operating museum boasts a brand-new wing with a 190-seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collection showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and decorative art, a maritime collection dating back to the museum’s earliest days, and the first collection of Native American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: Intersections, Native American Art in a New Light; Of Gods and Mortals, traditional art from India; Sketched at Sea; All of My Life, contemporary works by Native American artists; Yin Yu Tang, the 16-bedroom home of a prosperous Chinese mer- chant of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed separately: $4; Epic India, paintings by M.F. Husain; A Sense of Place; Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination; through May 20—The Yachting Photography of Willard P. Jackson; beginning May 19—Perfect Imbalance: Exploring Chinese Aesthetics.

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 12) free. The Rose 205 Newbury Street boasts a collection of modern and contemporary art by artists Open Daily, Parking Available including de Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Special www.internationalposter.com exhibits: Works by John Armleder; Paper Trails II. Special event: 617-375-0076 ___ May 13 at 2 p.m.—Jazz at The Rose. ___ 28 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 29 CLUBS & BARS

1 SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, to both established and emerging talent in all media. Special PUBS AND BARS Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; exhibit: New Crop by Brian Burkhardt. seniors $6.50; children (6–14) $5. Life-size stage settings and THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227-2098. historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the Salem L’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400 Mon–Sat Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bell in Hand is Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations available in 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. This gallery boasts contempo- the oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub, offering pints, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Special exhibit: rary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, garden and commer- food and live music, attracts locals, students and tourists Witches: Evolving Perceptions. cial environments, as well as an outdoor sculpture garden. Over alike. Tue—Karaoke night. 75 U.S. and international artists are represented in various medi- ums, including glass, ceramics, wood, stone, mixed media and BILL’S BAR, 5.5 Lansdowne St., 617-421-9678. Wed–Sat 9 GALLERIES textiles. Special exhibits: Sand, Ash & Bone: Intimate Glass p.m.–2 a.m.; Sun 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Call for cover and age Landscapes by Roger Thomas; beginning May 19—Renato Foti: restrictions. A laid-back, no frills, no fuss bar with musical ARDEN GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610. Mon–Sat 11 A Colorful Perspective. entertainment nightly. Sun—Reggae Sundays. a.m.–5:30 p.m. Arden specializes in contemporary oil paintings and sculpture by nationally and internationally renowned artists, MILLS GALLERY, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., THE BLACK ROSE, 160 State St., next to Faneuil Hall whose styles range from super-realism to abstraction. Special 617-426-8835. Wed & Thu noon–5 p.m., Fri & Sat noon–10 p.m., Marketplace, 617-742-2286. Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Enjoy exhibit: Marshes by Margaret Gerding. Sun noon–5 p.m. The BCA presents exciting contemporary works live Irish music nightly and on select afternoons in an authentic by established and emerging local, regional, national and interna- pub setting. ART INTERACTIVE, 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, 617-498- tional visual artists, mounting approximately six large-scale exhi- 0100. Thu-Sat noon–6 p.m. This non-profit experimental art bitions in the 2,200 square foot Mills Gallery each year. Special BRISTOL LOUNGE, Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., space in Central Square offers a venue for Boston’s cutting-edge exhibits: Encounters, curated by Femke Lutgerink; Sights of Time 617-351-2052. Jazz entertainers create sounds as lush as and imaginative artists in all media to display their works, and for by Adriana Rios. their setting on a Boston-made, antique Steinert piano. Live viewers to take an active and participatory role in relating to the music nightly. pieces themselves. Special exhibit: through May 14—Animated NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. Tue–Sat 10

Gestures, works by Camille Utterback. a.m.–5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection of contemporary BUKOWSKI’S TAVERN, 50 Dalton St., 617-437-9999. clubs & bar alleries paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special exhibits: through May Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun noon–2 a.m. Cash only. BAAK GALLERY, 35 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-354-0407. 12— New Paintings by Katherine Porter; Watercolors by Arthur Traditional pub-style food and more than 100 types of beer Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 1–6 p.m. BAAK presents collec- Dove; beginning May 19—Sam Messer: The Evolution of Desire. characterize this cozy and unpretentious hole-in-the-wall CHEERS: The place where everybody knows your tions of American and international designer jewelry, as well as a space near the Prudential Center Mall. name offers top pub grub and plenty of brew at the variety of 2D fine arts. The frequently changing exhibits showcase PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri 10 original location on Beacon Street and at its newer works by both established and emerging artists. Special exhibit: a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to presenting THE CACTUS CLUB, 939 Boylston St., 617-236-0200. site at Faneuil Hall Marketplace (pictured above). Art @ Architects: Works by J.B. Jones and Richard A. Sabin. contemporary representational and abstract works by living Restaurant: Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon & Tue 4:30–10 p.m.; Refer to listing, left. artists, the gallery rotates its exhibitions every five weeks to rep- Wed–Thu 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri & Sat ‘til midnight; bar open BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262-4490. resent different members of the artistic community, both estab- ’til 2 a.m. daily. Famous for its margaritas, this restaurant and bar Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Gallery attracts lished and up-and-coming. Special exhibit: Eisbergfreistadt by offers a full lunch and dinner menu. Sun 10 p.m.–midnight— top contemporary artists from around the world, showcasing work Kahn/Selesnick. Free taco bar; Mon–Thu 4–7 p.m.—Half price appetizers at bar. transports the authentic style of the Victorian Irish pub scene to that focuses on minimalism and conceptualism. Special exhibit: Boston with high ceilings, antiques, red wallpaper, a grandfa- Archive by Jenny Holzer. PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER, Boston University, 832 CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave, 617-536-4840. Sun–Wed ther clock rising over the bar, photos of Dublin’s Grand Canal, a s useums & g Commonwealth Ave., 617-975-0600. Tue, Wed & Fri 10 a.m.–6 11 a.m.–1 a.m.; Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. A hangout for Red Sox fans balcony, an alcove and a working fireplace. BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY, 486 Harrison Ave., 617-482- p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3; since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, this classic bar boasts m 7781. Tue–Sat noon–6 p.m. A sculptors’ cooperative that has students and seniors $2, children under 18 free. PRC exhibitions tons of TVs for watching the Sox—if you get shut out of Fenway THE GREEN DRAGON TAVERN, 11 Marshall St., 617-367-0055. served as an alternative venue for innovative solo sculpture exhi- and educational programs are guided by a philosophical inquiry Park across the street—and is loaded with photos depicting the Boston’s premier 18th-century tavern on the Freedom Trail. bitions since 1992. Special exhibit: through May 20—Works by into the intersection of photography with aesthetic, professional histories of Fenway and the Sox. Recently given a major facelift, Serving lunch and dinner daily with lobster specials Mon–Thu. Kitty Wales and Nancy Selvage. and critical discourses. Special event: May 12 & 13 beginning at the Cask now also boasts Oliver’s, a new back room nightclub Entertainment nightly with a traditional Irish ‘seisiun’ every Sat 9 a.m.—Mother’s Day Portrait Extravaganza. with a dance floor and second bar. from 4–8 p.m. BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 450 Harrison Ave., 617-451-3605. Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat 10 CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. JAKE IVORY’S, 9 Lansdowne St., 617-247-1222. Thu 9 shows by members of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visiting a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work by Israeli, American Also: Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The model for the beloved sit- p.m.–2 a.m.; Fri & Sat. 8:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $4–10, table artists are selected by current members. Special exhibits: Sacred and internationally known contemporary artists. The Boston Phoenix com, this Back Bay pub is one of the top tourist attractions in reservations available. Come join the crowds who marvel at Fragments by Laurie Alpert; The Aura of the Multiple by Vivian Pratt. writes, “You can make a case for the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s Boston. Live weekend entertainment. (and sing along with) the dueling pianists at this club in the best gallery—though it’s really more like a wonderful miniature heart of nightlife central, Lansdowne Street. Great for a casual CHASE GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-859-7222. Mon–Sat museum.” Special exhibits: Threads of Light, new cloth paintings DAISY BUCHANAN’S, 240 Newbury St., 617-247-8516. Daily night out, after work parties or friendly get-togethers. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Since 1990, Chase Gallery has been one of by Ali Cann-Clift; Metamorfosis, new works by Marco Abarca. 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. Cash only. Located on Boston’s the city’s top galleries for the exhibition of contemporary artists, hopping Newbury Street, this casual singles spot attracts college JULIEN BAR, Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. both representational and abstract. Special exhibit: Works by SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617-266- students, businessmen and women, and even the occasional No cover. Enjoy cocktails and piano entertainment in this historic Joe Piccillo. 1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest professional athlete, and remains one of the city’s most popular lounge, voted Boston’s “Best Fancy Bar.” Mon–Sat from 11 non-profit crafts organization in the country specializes in contem- bars. Full kitchen serves pub-style food seven nights a week. p.m.–1 a.m.—Pianist Jeffrey Moore; Sun from 11 a.m.–3 INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., 617-375- porary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics p.m.—Sunday Jazz Brunch in Café Fleuri. 0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; range from cutting edge to traditional, from functional to sculptur- DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Sun noon–6 p.m. This internationally recognized fine art poster al. Special exhibit: The Art of Tools. Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Watch for MR. DOOLEY’S BOSTON TAVERN, 77 Broad St., Financial gallery displays original vintage posters from the 1890s through the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy staff as they serve up District, 617-338-5656. Open nightly. Fri & Sat $5 cover. This post-World War II modern masters. Special exhibit: Objects of VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. Mon–Fri buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and shrimp, juicy steaks authentic Irish pub features charming ambiance, 13 imported Desire: Product Poster Masterpieces. Special event: May 9 at 6 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Established in 1841, and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers and salads. If drafts on tap and live music six nights a week. Journalists, p.m.—Gallery talk by Jim Lapides. Vose Galleries—the oldest family-owned art gallery in the United that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live music every night politicians and young professionals find Mr. Dooley’s to be “a States—specializes in American artists from the 18th, 19th and with no cover. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. great place for a pint and a chat.” JUDI ROTENBERG GALLERY, 130 Newbury St., 617-437-1518. early 20th centuries. Its new contemporary wing, expanding the Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Judi Rotenberg Gallery is one of the collection to living artists, opened in 2001. Special exhibits: Works GRAND CANAL, 57 Canal St., 617-523-1112. Daily 11 a.m.–2 THE OAK BAR, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James Ave., ___ longest standing independent galleries in Boston and is committed by Connie Pach; Carol Rowan: New Horizons. a.m. Cover varies. This Faneuil Hall area restaurant and pub Copley Square, 617-267-5300. No cover. Popular among the fine ___ 30 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 31 scotch and cigar crowd, The Oak Bar is a Boston favorite for features chic decor with plush red couches and dance a.m. Sophisticated and mature, this lounge fuses the L.A. hipster SAINT, Copley Square Hotel, 90 Exeter St., 617-236-1134. upscale lounging. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri & Sat ’til 1 music—from International to House. Dress to impress. scene with the cool and funky elegance of European and Asian Thu–Sat 7 p.m.–2 a.m., Sun & Mon 10 p.m.–2 a.m.; closed a.m. Tue—Pianist Jane Potter; Wed—Pianist Steve Heck; Thu— nightlife, boasting plush couches, exotic lighting, Zensai Tue & Wed. Table reservations available. One of Boston’s Pianist Rebecca Cline; Fri & Sat—The Bill Laughlin Jazz Quartet. AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Fri–Sun 10 Japanese appetizers ’til 12:30 a.m. and a wide array of creative hottest nightclubs, Saint offers gourmet dining, nightly DJs, p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ Thu & Fri. One of Boston’s cocktails. Tue at 8 p.m.—Torch Tuesdays; Thu at 9 p.m.— and the chance to lounge on overstuffed couches (and even THE PURPLE SHAMROCK, 1 Union St., 617-227-2060. Daily 11:30 premier nightclubs featuring Euro and Top 40 dance nights. It’s Soulicious Thursdays; Wed, Fri & Sat at 10 p.m.—DJs. beds) in private and public rooms. Proper dress required. a.m.–1 a.m. Sat & Sun 10 a.m. brunch. Located on the Freedom also the city’s largest club venue for live music acts. Fri— Trail, The Purple Shamrock offers an escape from the nearby activ- renowned DJs from around the world at Avaland; Sat—Tease GAME ON, 82 Lansdowne St., 617-351-7001. Mon–Fri 7 SANCTUARY, 189 State St., 617-573-9333. Open nightly ’til ity of Quincy Market. Menu items include burgers, sandwiches, with DJ Adilson; Sun—Gay Night. a.m.–10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sat & Sun 8 a.m.–2 a.m. 2 a.m. Spread out over three floors, Sanctuary bills itself as “Boston’s hearty pastas, fresh seafood, tender steaks and more. After dark, The ultimate for any sports club enthusiast: a bar/restaurant/ premiere dining and lounge experience,” featuring a full menu, The Purple Shamrock has nightly entertainment, including a mix of AXIS, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Daily 10 p.m.–2 a.m.; nightclub built inside Fenway Park. The newest jewel in the outdoor seating for lunch and dinner, and resident DJs Thu–Sat. live music. Mon—Trivia night; Tue—DJ; Wed—Karaoke and DJ. closed Tue, Wed & Sun. Cover: $5–20. 19+. Mon—Static, gay night; renovation of the Fenway area, this nightspot offers a cool, Voted one of the sexiest bars in Boston by Boston magazine. Thu—La Vida with Hip-hop and R&B; Fri & Sat—Hip-hop and R&B. sleek spot in which to sample a full menu and watch the Sox, TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Listen and other sporting events, on any number of big-screen TVs. to the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week while experiencing BOSTON BILLIARD CLUB, 126 Brookline Ave., 617-536-POOL. GAY AND LESBIAN the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Prudential Center. Featuring Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun noon–2 a.m. 18+ Sun–Thu. HONG KONG, 1238 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5311. a midnight menu, Sun–Wed ’til 1 a.m.; Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. Ranked Number One Billiard Club in the country by Billiards Thu–Sat from 10 p.m.–2:30 a.m. No cover charge. This three- CLUB CAFE, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Open daily Digest, this nightspot is perfect for pool aficionados and novices floor Chinese restaurant features a lounge, a bar with DirectTV 11 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. In the back of the 209 restaurant, alike. Free parking. Mon—Free lessons; Wed—Music Trivia satellite, and a lively dance club featuring techno to hip hop to you’ll find the Moonshine and Satellite lounges, voted “Best of NIGHTCLUBS Night & Ladies’ Night: each lady gets 25% off table time, four Madonna. Try one of the Hong Kong’s signature scorpion Boston” by Boston magazine and The Improper Bostonian for ladies per table play for free; Mon, Tue & Thu—League Night. bowls while you rub elbows with the locals and Harvard best gay and lesbian nightspot. Wed–Sat at 9 p.m.— THE ALLEY, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Fri & Sat 9:30 University students. Moonshine Video Bar. p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famous Boylston DISTRICT, 180 Lincoln St., 617-426-0180. Wed–Sat ’til 1 a.m.

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s Cafe, Suite, Mansion and the Liquor Store, where you can ride chic Leather District mixes eclectic décor, shareable appetizers 617-437-0300. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun noon–2 a.m. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–midnight; Sun noon–midnight. Cover: $6, Boston’s only mechanical bull. Party Mardi Gras-style on and hearty entrees such as tuna sashimi with delicious cock- Sun–Thu 18+. One of Boston’s largest entertainment complex- $10 Fri & Sat. Cash only. Featured in Modern Bride as the “best Boston’s version of Bourbon Street. tails, while DJs spin nightly, setting a vibe that strikes a bal- es, this fun and diverse club features 50 pool tables, 200 high- place for a bachelorette party,” Jacques Cabaret allows its ance between exotic and sensual, laid-back and casual. tech games, blackjack for fun and six full bars. Lucky Strike patrons to mingle and disco-dance with drag-queens. Mon— ARIA, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Fri 11 p.m.–2 a.m.; Lanes bowling is located on the third floor, and there’s late- Tranny show; Tue—Karaoke; Wed—Delightful Divas; Thu— Sat 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–15. Call for age restrictions. FOUNDATION LOUNGE, Hotel Commonwealth, Kenmore Square, night dancing at Tequila Rain (“spring break 52 weeks a year”) Jacques Angels; Fri & Sat—Miss Leading Ladies; Sun— Located in the basement of the Wilbur Theatre, this nightspot 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617-859-9900. Tue–Sun 5 p.m.–2 on the first floor. Proper dress required. Amateur Talent Night.

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120 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA • 02116 617.425.3240 • brasseriejoboston.com ______32 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 33 EXCURSIONS 978-369-6993. Park grounds open sunrise to sunset. Visitor NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5206. PLYMOUTH. The site of the Pilgrims’ 1620 landing is still marked Center open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Created in 1959 to preserve the Mon–Fri at 10 a.m., Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets: by Plymouth Rock, and the surrounding area is dotted by histori- sites associated with the opening battles of the American $36.70, children (11 and under) $30.40. Discover the history cal museums that celebrate the town’s origins. Plimouth Revolution, Minute Man Park consists of over 900 acres of of Stellwagen Bank aboard the Aquarium’s whale watch Plantation offers visitors a chance to step into a Pilgrim village land along original segments of the Battles of Lexington and vessel, the 111-foot catamaran Voyager III. Search for a from 1627 and explore the Mayflower II, a replica of the ship that Concord, including Lexington Green and Concord’s North variety of whales, including humpback, finback and minke. dropped anchor in Plymouth Harbor nearly four centuries ago. Bridge. The park also preserves The Wayside, the 19th-cen- Interactive exhibits include microscope stations, electronic navi- Other favorite stops for history buffs include the 1749 Court tury home of literary greats Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May gation, computer whale programs, meteorological instruments House & Museum and the Plymouth National Wax Museum. Alcott and Margaret Sidney. and movies. Plymouth’s coastal location also provides it with some great beaches, such as White Horse Beach and Nelson Beach. OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., 508-347-3362. Open Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: DESTINATIONS SALEM. This North Shore town will always be known for the $20; seniors $18; children $6 (under 3 free). Take a trip back Salem Witch Trials of 1692, but Salem also boasts a bustling wharf in time at this recreation of an early 19th-century New CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. Henry David Thoreau said with many bars and restaurants, and is regarded as an up-and- England village where costumed educators show visitors “(Cape Cod is)…a vast morgue, where famished dogs may coming enclave for the young and trendy. Fans of spooky stuff can what life in the early days of America was really like. Visit a range in packs—the most uninviting landscape on earth.” visit the New England Pirate Museum to see what life was like tin shop, a cider mill and a blacksmith, while touring restora- Apparently, Thoreau didn’t know everything, because today Cape when Blackbeard roamed the high seas, or tiptoe through the tions of period New England homes and marveling at Cod is one of the nation’s most beloved tourist destinations. The Salem Witch Museum or Witch Dungeon Museum. On Halloween, authentic remnants from a long-gone age. Cape has 559.6 miles of coastline for swimming, kayaking, sail- the city transforms into one giant party for ghosts and ghouls, but ing and snorkling. There’s also the uber-wealthy islands of 365 days a year, Salem is a charming place to explore and enjoy. PLIMOTH PLANTATION, 137 Warren Ave., 978-369-6993. Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket which provide the perfect bal- Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center, open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Nye ance of ritzy indulgence and traditional old New England whaling SOUTHERN MAINE. Contrary to its image as a far-flung, moose- Barn, Hobbamock's (Wampanoag) Homesite, 1627 Pilgrim and merchant culture. filled wilderness, Maine has many points of interest within a

Village, Crafts Center, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $25, seniors couple hours’ drive from Boston. Kittery is a mecca for bargain- e $22, children (ages 6–12) $15. When the Pilgrims landed in NORTH SHORE. Just north of Boston, the North Shore encom- hunters, boasting 100+ outlet stores ranging from Black & America during the 17th century, they landed at Plymouth passes Cape Ann, Gloucester, Peabody, Salem, Swampscott, Decker to J Crew. The seaside community of Portland, known xcur PHOTO BY T HOMAS N EILL Rock. They built their settlement three miles south of the rock Marblehead, Newburyport and some of Massachusetts’ other for its artsy boutiques, is also home to a burgeoning nightlife OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE: This living muse- and named it Plimoth Plantation. Today, visitors can tour the well-kept secrets. The area offers sandy beaches, deep sea scene and the Red Sox AA affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs. And um in central Massachusetts recreates an early Plantation and see how the Pilgrims went about their daily fishing trips, historic houses and art festivals. Just an hour from Maine’s coastal communities are renowned for their abundance

sions 19th-century New England village. Refer to listing, lives, hunting, gathering and making crafts. the city of Boston, the North Shore is a relaxing region where of fresh lobster and beautiful beaches, including Kennebunk right. visitors can sample Massachusetts’ rich maritime heritage. Beach and Ogunquit Beach. sions YANKEE CANDLE FACTORY, 5 North St., South Deerfield, 800- 839-6038. Factory visitor’s center is open 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Call for additional information. The Yankee Candle Factory is

xcur SIGHTS OF INTEREST one part of a larger complex devoted to the company. It also

e includes a museum, a candle store and the Bavarian Christmas BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, 1000 West Columbus Ave. Village. Visitors are able to dip their own creations at this one-of- Springfield, 413-781-6500. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & Sun a-kind must-see for fans of the popular scented candles. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $16.99; seniors $13.99; youths (5–15) $11.99; (under 5) free. In 1891, James Naismith developed the game of basketball and its original 13 rules in Springfield, Mass. TRANSPORTATION Now Springfield is home to the Hall of Fame, an edifice that pays homage to the greatest men to play and coach the game, BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY, 200 Seaport Blvd. at the World like Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Duke coach Trade Center, 877-PT-FERRY. Visit www.provincetownfast Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame also includes interactive bas- ferry.com or call for ticket prices, reservations and departure ketball fun for visitors and numerous exhibits. times. Enjoy fast or traditional ferry service daily from Boston to Provincetown aboard the new and sleek Provincetown III. DR. SEUSS NATIONAL MEMORIAL SCULPTURE GARDEN, 220 State St., Springfield, 413-263-6800. Sculpture Garden is open BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES PROVINCETOWN FERRY, Long daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. This fitting artistic tribute—as well as a Wharf, 617-973-5206. May 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 9 a.m. Tickets: $70, museum devoted to Theodore Seuss Geisel’s literary accomplish- children (ages 4–10) $60. Travel between Boston and Provincetown ments and favorite characters like the Lorax, Yertle the Turtle, the in speed and style, aboard the largest and fastest passenger-only Sneeches and Horton the Elephant—was created by Geisel’s catamaran in the U.S. In just 90 minutes, you’ll journey from step-daughter, Lark Grey Diamond-Cates. Besides the sculpture of Boston to Provincetown, enjoying full creature comforts. Geisel sitting at a drawing board with the Cat in the Hat as his muse, pieces include the Yertle the Turtle Tower and the Grinch. WHALE WATCHES ELM BANK RESERVATION, Wellesley, 617-698-1802. Reservation is open dawn to dusk year round, gates open at 8 BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-222-4321. a.m. Bordered by the Charles River on three sides, the Elm Bank Sat & Sun at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $35, seniors $32, children $29. Reservation is 182 acres of woodlands, fields and old estate Cruise on high speed catamarans to Stellwagen Bank, the East property. Deer and other wildlife live along the river banks of the Coast’s most famous destination for whale watching. Catch sight reservation, which also contains areas for hiking, playing soccer, of humpback, finback and minke whales from the deck or from canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing and picnicking. the comfort of a full modernized cabin boasting snack and bev- erage services. The tour is three hours, and free tickets on a MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, Concord and future cruise are guaranteed if you don’t spot one of these mag- ___ Lexington (North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord), nificent creatures. ___ 34 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 35 FREEDOM TRAIL PARK STREET CHURCH. Corner of Park ter of activity for such patriots as John Hancock and Samuel OLD NORTH CHURCH. 193 Salem St., and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. and John Adams. It was from the east balcony that the 617-523-6676. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston. Sun services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as and 4 and 6 p.m. Morning services are Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is traditional, evening services are con- BOSTON MASSACRE SITE. State Street in Boston’s oldest standing church. Two temporary. Built in 1809, this church front of the Old State House. At the next lanterns were hung here April 18, 1775, was described by Henry James as “the intersection below the State House, a ring signaling the Redcoats’ departure by sea most interesting mass of brick and of cobblestones marks the site of the for Lexington and Concord. mortar in America.” clash between a jeering Boston crowd and a British guard of nine soldiers on COPP’S HILL BURIAL GROUND. Open daily OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND. March 5, 1770. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hull Street. Set out in 1660, Tremont Street next to Park Street Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. Church, 617-635-7389. Open daily 9 FANEUIL HALL. Merchants Row and Many remarkable people are interred here, a.m.–5 p.m. This historic cemetery, for- Faneuil Hall Square, 617-242-5689. Open including the Mather family of ministers and merly the town granary, is the final Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sun noon– Edmund Hartt, builder of the USS Constitution. resting place of John Hancock, Paul 6 p.m. Historical talks given every half Revere, Robert Treat Paine, Samuel hour from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., when BUNKER HILL MONUMENT. Breed’s Hill, Adams, Peter Faneuil and the victims of hall is not in use. “The Cradle of Liberty” Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Lodge the Boston Massacre. A stone inscribed combines a free marketplace on the first and museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the floor with the town meeting hall upstairs, The site of the historic battle of June grave of Mother Goose. the site of fiery revolutionary debate. 17, 1775.

KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING PAUL REVERE HOUSE. 19 North Square, USS CONSTITUTION. Charlestown Navy GROUND. Tremont and School streets, Hanover Street, 617-523-2338. Open Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670. Open 617-227-2155. Chapel open Sat 10 Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Admission: 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Tours every half-hour PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF a.m.–4 p.m., and Sun 1:30–4 p.m. $3; students & seniors with I.D. $2.50; 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. This 44-gun frigate is OLD NORTH CHURCH: Boston’s oldest church Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at 12:15 children (5–17) $1; (under 5) free. The the world’s oldest commissioned warship, was made famous by Paul Revere in 1775 when he p.m. Burying Grounds open daily 9 oldest home in Boston (built c. 1680), christened ‘Old Ironsides’ during the War hung two lanterns from its spire to warn colonists a.m.–3 p.m. Still an active house of occupied by silversmith and patriot Paul of 1812 when the cannonballs of a British about advancing British troops. Refer to listing, worship, King’s Chapel was established Revere from 1770 to 1800. warship literally bounced off her triple hull. page 37. in 1687 as the first Anglican congrega-

tion in Boston. The second chapel, built in 1754, became fr the first Unitarian church in America after the Revolution. eedom tr

ail The Freedom Trail begins at the Boston SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL Common Information Kiosk, where you can AND BEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE. On obtain a guide map for $2 or rent a self-guided School Street, marked by a column and audio tour complete with sound effects and commemorative plaque. On April 13, anecdotes for $15. Park ranger-guided tours 1635, the town voted to establish the first depart from the Boston National Historical Park public school in the country. Nearby is Visitors Center at the corner of State and Benjamin Franklin’s statue, built in 1856, Devonshire streets Mon–Fri at 2 p.m. and Sat & the first portrait statue erected in the Sun 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call 617-242-5642 for United States. information. ail

eedom tr SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE. School and Washington streets.

fr BOSTON COMMON. Set aside in 1634 as Constructed as an apothecary in 1718, a military training field and grazing pas- the ground floor was later a bookstore ture, the Common is the oldest public and literary center of Boston and a park in America. The park served as meeting place for notables like Emerson, quarters for British as well as Colonial Hawthorne and Thoreau. troops, and later housed Civil War regi- ments. The British Army set out for the OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE. 310 start of the Revolutionary War from what Washington St., 617-482-6439. Open is now Park Square. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1. This THE STATE HOUSE. Beacon Street, top of building housed many town meetings, the Beacon Hill facing Boston Common, 617- most famous of which saw an outraged 727-3676. Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Samuel Adams signal the start of the except holidays. Guided tours 10 a.m.–4 Boston Tea Party. p.m. The famous golden dome of the State House marks the government seat OLD STATE HOUSE. Corner of Washington of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. and State streets, 617-720-3292. Open Samuel Adams laid the cornerstone, and daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; stu- the building stands on land bought from dents & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; John Hancock. The red brick portion was designed by leg- children (under 6) free. Built in 1713, this ___ endary architect Charles Bulfinch. seat of colonial government was the cen- ___ 36 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 37

MAP INDEX ADVERTISER INDEX A A JFK Library L10 127 Boston Harbor Hotel G12 CHARLESTOWN Avila Modern Mediterranean H9 1 John Hancock Tower H7 128 Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7 Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse H8 2 Jordan Hall K5 Boston Marriot/Long Wharf F12 Dick’s Last Resort F11 3 Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129 Boston Park Plaza H8 Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13 Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 • • Fajitas & ’Ritas H9 4 Kenmore Square G3 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130 Fenway Sportszone H5 5 Charlesmark Hotel H7 Lansdowne Street H4 135 Florentine Café F12 6 Louisburg Square F8 136 Club Quarters G11 The Colonnade J6 The Hungry i F8 7 Mass. College of Art K3 137 Museum of Afro-American History F9 100 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 B B Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 8 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 Copley Square Hotel H7 Lucca Restaurant F11 9 Museum of Science D8 139 Days Inn Boston B1 New England Aquarium G13 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 Mamma Maria G12 10 New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 P.F. Chang’s H9 11 New Old South Church G6 141 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 • • North Station D9 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 Northeastern University K4 142 LEGEND Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 Freedom Trail & Sites Advertiser map locator Old City Hall G10 143 The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7 Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 *W City Water Taxi Stops Old North Church E11 145 POINTS OF INTEREST Four Seasons Hotel H8 Charles River Basin Old South Meeting House G10 146 C Pedestrian Bridges C African Meeting House F9 100 Old State House G11 147 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 Arlington Street Church G8 The Opera House H9 148 The Harborside Inn G12 R Public Restrooms Back Bay Station J7 Park Street Church G10 149 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 Hwy. Entrances & Exits Bank of America Pavilion K14 115 Park Street Station G9 150 Hilton Boston/Financial District G12 21 Berklee College of Music H5 102 Paul Revere House E11 151 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 • • Berklee Performance Center H5 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 Holiday Inn Express L9 MBTA Subway Stops Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 Post Office Square G11 153 Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 T Green Line T Orange Line Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 103 Prudential Center H6 120 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 Boston Center for the Arts J8 104 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 Boston City Hall F10 Quincy Market G11 154 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 Boston Common G9 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 155 D D Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 Hotel Buckminster G3 Rowes Wharf H13 Hotel Commonwealth G4 Boston Design Center K15 Shubert Theatre J9 Howard Johnson Lodge H3 Boston Massacre Site G11 Sightseeing boats G13 Boston Public Library H6 Simmons College K3 156 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 *Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105 South Station Information Center J11 157 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 Boston University G2 State House G9 InterContinental Hotel H12 Bunker Hill Monument (Charlestown map) B9 Suffolk University F9 158 John Hancock Conference Center H7 To Lowell To Reading, Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 Haverhill Symphony Hall J5 159 Jurys Boston H8 To Newburyport, 93 Central Burying Ground H9 TD Banknorth Garden E10 116 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 MBTA SUBWAY MAP Rockport Charles Playhouse J9 2 C h Tip O’Neill Building E9 160 P OAK GROVE e La Quinta Inn Boston/Somerville A7 l se a Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 P WOONDNDEERLRLAANDND Transportation Building H9 Lenox Hotel H6 West Medford P Malden

maps Cheers Bar G8 Trinity Church G7 161 Marriott Courtyard H7 Revere Beach Children’s Museum J12 106 P Wellington USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 1 Christian Science Center J5 107 Marriott’s Custom House G12 Beachmont P USS Constitution Museum (Charlestown map) D10 Sullivan is Marriott Quincy L9 v Square 1A Suffolk Downs P Christopher Columbus Park F12 a Citi Performing Arts Center J9 162 To Fitchburg P ALEWIFE D P r te The Midtown Hotel J6 n Orient Heights P Citgo sign G3 e Porter C Wheelock College J2 163 t n o P LECHMERE Community College Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 lm Colonial Theatre H9 e Wood Island B 95 Wilbur Theatre J9 y e Harvard le ll r vi ve n Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 Milner Hotel H9 a 128 to R Airport w Science Park World Trade Center J14 W e IV F4 N E T E o R Central s NINE ZERO Hotel G10 F n S North Station u Copley Place J7 109 B m ra o C D Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164 a m t I Mavericktle h D t lt in w C u g e h a h N E S W a W BOWDOIN o AIRPORT Copley Square H7 Omni Parker House G10 mst o u e & o Haymarkeet W rt TERMINALS W W Kendall/MIT h / o d o o

e S is rc l la W B r B e s ea ld u t d s n a U L Copley Theatre H7 CAMBRIDGE MAP d r t s Gov't s n e 90 n e d B C T e Onyx Hotel E10 r S h 1 A ra b u r W i U e r o b q n n Center a B R u a u g E Kt Aquarium d Logan A b a to a rae a Harvard Ave re n s lnCharles/MGH e Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 n t m S C International Cambridge City Hall C4 Radisson Hotel H8 C State il N o o * ve tr Airport BOSTONE B C o r r . e li e L w li o d Park St i Custom House Tower G12 111 NCOLLEGEo rn g n to e t t e e e CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Ramada Inn Boston L9 n w S r W n C a H to to S y n g t. o Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 ig in M p H Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165 CLEVhC ELAC ND CIRCLEh a le y Downtown Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 lh s C ry n a e a ’s y e D en n W A s Crossing Downtown Crossing H10 sdt tr r / F1 F2 sn e lin IC Harvard Museum of Natural History A3 166 Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 u Fenway g A t t R H o * Emerald Necklace J1–J11 e il Longwood n B Chinatown South Harvard Square B2 B se l Prudential o e r Backy Station 90 SL2 Seaport Hotel K14 a v Symphony ls NE Medical BOSTON MARINE c o Northeastern Bay to INDUSTRIAL PARK Emerson College H9 112 P o ir n Center Harvard University B2 B n Museum of Fine Arts ll ro s Longwood Hu Sheraton Boston H6 o fi E. Berkeley St o k e Brigham Circle Mass Ave Broadway T m Emmanuel College J2 113 l ld SL3 ha MIT E5 in CITY POINT ng e Newton St Hi Taj Boston G8 Ruggles o P B H T Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 ro i o lls Roxbury Mass Ave k Crossing Andrew Tremont House J9 lin Faneuil Hall G11 HEALTHCARE e MMelelnneaea CCasass BBlvdlvd P V i HEATH E Jackson Sq lla DDUDLEYUDLEY SQ Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 g Fenway Park H3 e Stony Brook Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr. J2 180 Uphams JFK/UMass F2 Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117 Westin Waterfront Hotel K13 P Green St Corner Boston Medical Center L8 181 LEGEND H Savin Hill To Needhamig h P la FOREST HILLS Government Center G10 Wyndham Chelsea A12 n Terminal Station d Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 P Fields Granary Burial Ground G10 118 Wheelchair Corner Transit Station B Children’s Hospital K2 183 Accessible e lle CAMBRIDGE LODGING v u Shawmut y Hatch Memorial Shell F7 e c Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 R in Transfer Station o Parking s Morton St. u lin Q d Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 a o Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Charles Hotel B1 le ASHMONT T V i lla Horticultural Hall J5 119 g N Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184 Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 e Commuter Rail North Quincy P Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Connection Cedar Grove Longwood Medical area K2 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Commuter Rail Service Hyde Park e P v 93 Hynes Convention Center H5 l A P Mass. Eye & Ear InfirmaryE8186 Hotel Marlowe D7 *Boylston: Accessible for Silver Line Washington Fairmount a r Wollaston tr e 1 Street only. n P tl Information Centers: *State: Blue line wheelchair access outbound e d u Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Readville C R B Hotel at MIT D4 side only. Inbound riders transfer to outbound N y n Quincy Center P train at Government Center. Exit State outbound Readville A le o Boston Common G9 117 P P l lt New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 A a i T V M Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 Water Transportation Services T Prudential Center H6 120 Endicott A New England Med. Ctr. J9 189 F1 Hingham Shipyard to M Quincy Adams P National Park Service G11 121 Inn at Harvard B2 Rowes Wharf, Boston Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 F2 Quincy & Hull to Logan Airport & 95 Dedham Long Wharf, Boston Corp. Center Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 128 t Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122 S F4 Charlestown Navy Yard to n e Long Wharf, Boston Islington p Institute of Contemporary Art J14 123 BOSTON LODGING Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 a For customer service & travel information 93 1 C P BRAINTREE Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 call 617-222-3200, 1-800-392-6100, To Forge Park Route 128 International Place H12 124 Best Western Boston K1 TTY 617-222-5146 or visit the MBTA 3 web site at http://www.mbta.com 95 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum K3 125 Best Western Roundhouse Suites L8 Royal Sonesta D7 For MBTA Police call 617-222-1212 To Attleboro, To Middleborough, To Kingston/ Stoughton, Providence 24 ___ JFK Federal Building F10 126 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 Sheraton Commander A1 Lakeville Plymouth ___ *closed for renovations 38 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 39 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 CHARLESTOWN (see page 39) D LEGEND D Freedom Trail & Sites Black Heritage Trail * Pedestrian Area • W City Water Taxi Stops • Charles River Basin Pedestrian Bridges R Public Restrooms

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BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-227- • 4321. Call for reservations and departure times. Whether it’s a sunset or lunch cruise, a historic sightseeing tour or a visit to Boston’s unique Harbor Islands, BHC’s variety of

D cruises and convenient scheduling make it easy to fit a sightseeing harbor cruise into your plans.

CHARLES RIVER BOAT TOURS, depart from • LEGEND Cambridgeside Galleria and World Trade Center, 617-321- Charles River Basin 3001. Call for full schedule and ticket prices. Enjoy 60- Pedestrian Bridges R Public Restrooms minute sightseeing tours of Boston and Cambridge along E the Charles River, or venture out into Boston Harbor for a MBTA Subway Stops view of the city. Private charters also available. T Red Line T Orange Line PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF T Blue Line T Green Line • MASSACHUSETTS BAY LINES, depart from 60 Rowes BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: Offering more than Wharf, 617-542-8000. Call for full schedule and ticket just books, this venerable institution is home to striking prices. Take a tour of the harbor as the captain narrates a art and architectural details. Refer to listing, below. F 55-minute cruise. Observe the colorful Boston skyline on FENWAY/ a sunset cruise, dance the night away on a music cruise Fri & Sat, or swoon under the stars on a moonlight cruise Fri & Sat. Private charters also available. 1807. For nearly half a century, it was the unchallenged center KENMORE SQUARE • of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had become one of ODYSSEY CRUISES, departs daily from Rowes Wharf, 866- the five largest libraries in the country. Special exhibit: Acquired 307-2469. Brunch: Sat & Sun daily noon–2 p.m. Tickets: Tastes, 200 Years of Collecting for the Boston Athenaeum. G $51.90. Lunch: Mon–Fri noon–2 p.m. Tickets: $39.90. Dinner: Mon–Thu 7–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 8–11 p.m., Sun 6–9 p.m. BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, Tickets: $79.90–95.90. Boarding begins one hour prior to Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. • departure. Prices include meal. Midday and moonlight cruises Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first also available. Cruise historic Boston Harbor while enjoying public botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic lunch, brunch or dinner aboard this elegant cruise ship. Three and diverse greenery, as well as sculptures, including one H lavish decks offer a myriad of entertainment choices, from that commemorates the popular children’s book Make Way jazz to contemporary music, and every on-deck stroll reveals for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Lagoon—home to the glorious Boston skyline. Special event: May 13 at 10 a.m. the famed Swan Boats from April through Labor Day—and and 2 p.m.—Mother’s Day Brunch Cruises. the world’s smallest suspension bridge. Special event: May • 13 beginning at 11 a.m.—Duckling Day Parade.

SIGHTS OF INTEREST BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, J 617-536-5400. Open Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617- p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture tours 524-1718. Grounds open year-round dawn to dusk. Free offered Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at • admission. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 11 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m. The first publicly supported municipal 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctu- library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, who ary designed by Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collection K Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and the arboretum and its gardens contain more than 7,000 vari- children’s programs run throughout the year. eties of trees, shrubs and flowers for your perusal. Special event: May 13 beginning at dawn—Lilac Sunday. BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park • Visitors Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yards 1 BOSTON ATHENAEUM, 10 /2 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. Open: from the USS Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Mon ’til 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–4 daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dra- L p.m. Art & Architecture tours: Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations matic multimedia presentation of the Battle of Bunker Hill, required. One of the oldest and most distinguished private one of the first major battles of the Revolution. Or climb the libraries in the United States, the Athenaeum was founded in nearby Bunker Hill Monument, a 221-foot granite obelisk. ___ MAY 7–20, 2007 43

47 Huntington Ave., Boston TEL: (617) 328-1333 y CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310- Beacon Hill, including the homes of politicians and entrepre- day excursions from Boston to the North Shore, Cape Cod (617) 421-1430 FAX: (617) 421-1432 6300. Free historical tours offered Mon–Thu at 10 a.m. and 4 neurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the oldest and the Islands, the Newport Mansions in Rhode Island, Old www.tourboston.com p.m., Fri & Sat at 4 p.m. Tours may be cancelled due to standing house built by an African-American (1797); and Sturbridge Village and more. Si desea conocer a Boston y/o a [email protected] weather conditions, call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper, the the home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored run- Nueva Inglaterra, los expertos guías de Don Quijote Tours lo Custom House, stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the away slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of Afro- llevarán por una espectacular ruta rica en historia y cultura city’s most impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive American History. en sus elegantes y cómodas mini-buses. Puede escoger clock tower and restored with modern luxuries, the building excursiones de medio-día o de un día en español y pasear epitomizes the preservation of Boston’s historic architecture. BOSTON ART TOURS, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour desde el centro de la ciudad al North Shore, Cape Cod, los Today, the Marriott Corporation operates this landmark. schedule. Tickets: $25; teens $15; children (under 12) free. Newport Mansions en Rhode Island, Old Sturbridge Village y Boston Art Tours offers various excursions to area museums mucho más. OFRECEMOS: THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 175 Huntington and galleries that highlight different historical time periods. • Visitas por las ciudades de Boston y Cambridge Ave., 617-450-2000. Free tours of The Mother Church Families may choose from age-appropriate tours offering FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. • Excursiones a otras ciudades fuera de Boston Thu–Sat noon–4 p.m., every half hour, and Sun after 10 a.m. lively descriptions of works to help further their understand- Tours: Mon–Sat from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun from noon–4 p.m., • Traslados aeropuerto / hotel / aeropuerto service. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed at noon ing of art. or three hours before game time, year round, rain or shine. • Interpretes y traductores and 7:30 p.m. Spanish language services: Sun at noon, Wed Tickets: $12, seniors $11, children (2–15) & military person- at 6 p.m. The original Mother Church built in 1894 is at the BOSTON BY FOOT, 617-367-2345 or 617-367-3766. Tickets: nel $10. Tours originate at the Souvenir Store located on heart of the Christian Science Center, situated on 14 acres in $10, children (6–12) $8, unless noted. Call for tour locations. Yawkey Way across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have the Back Bay. The Romanesque structure is made from New Guided 90 minute tours highlighting the rich architecture and you dreamt of going behind-the-scenes of the legendary

Hampshire granite with stained glass windows illustrating history of the city, led by trained volunteers. The Heart of the home of the Boston Red Sox? This tour offers an inside look sightseeing Biblical events. Freedom Trail, every day at 10 a.m.; Victorian Back Bay, Thu at America’s oldest active Major League ballpark, including a at 5:30 p.m., Fri & Sun at 10 a.m.; Literary Landmark Tour, visit to the top of the famed “Green Monster.” JOHN HANCOCK TOWER, 200 Clarendon St., 617-572-6000. Sat at 2 p.m.; Beacon Hill, Mon–Fri at 5:30 p.m., Sat at 10 Rising 62 stories into the sky, this I.M. Pei-designed, sliver- a.m., Sun at 2 p.m.; North End, Fri & Sat at 2 p.m.; Boston THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL of-glass skyscraper is New England’s tallest building and is Underfoot, Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $12; Boston By Little Feet, PLAYERS, 617-357-8300. Private tours depart from the considered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful Mon & Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $8. Visitor Center on Boston Common. Tickets: $12; seniors $10; skyscrapers. The building houses the headquarters of its children (12 and under) $6. Explore the Freedom Trail with namesake, insurance giant John Hancock Financial. BOSTON DUCK TOURS, Prudential Center and Museum of costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James Science. www.bostonducktours.com. Tours: seven days a Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street week, 9 a.m. ’til one hour before sunset. Tickets: $27; sen- tour. Stops include the Park Street Church, the Boston near Faneuil Hall, 617-457-8755. Tours available. This haunt- iors, students & military $24; children (3–11) $18; (under 3) Massacre Site, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. Private ing memorial features six luminous glass towers etched with $5; special needs $12. Group discounts available. Experience tours may be tailored to individual needs and interests.

sightseeing the six million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the the city in an amazing vehicle that rides on land and water. Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and read the The 80-minute tour visits most of Boston’s famous sights. dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremendous And just when you think you’ve seen it all, your Duck splash- human tragedy. es into the Charles River for a spectacular water view.

THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL BOSTON MOVIE TOURS, 866-MOVIE-45. www.bostonmovie- CENTER, 617-859-0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. tours.net. Sat & Sun at 11 a.m. Tickets (by reservation only): Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 p.m. Admission (including a head- $32; seniors & students $28; children (6–12) $25. set audio tour of points of interest): $11; seniors and stu- Experience the city of Boston the way Tinseltown has through dents $9; children (under 12) $7.50. Observatory may be such films as A Civil Action, Good Will Hunting, Mystic River closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. Enjoy and others. The Theater-on-Wheels tour takes movie buffs to spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and filming sites aboard a bus outfitted with video monitors play- beyond and learn about the city’s 375 years of culture and ing movie clips, touring the city in climate-controlled comfort. history on the Antennae Audio Tour. Displays include “Dreams of Freedom,” about the Boston immigrant experience, and a CITY VIEW TROLLEYS, departing from the New England theater showing “Wings Over Boston,” a spectacular aerial Aquarium, South Station Boston Common and other loca- tour of the entire city. tions, 617-363-7899. Daily 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., every 10–15 mins. Tickets: $29; seniors and students $27, children TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. (12 & under) free. This year-round trolley company offers Open Sun 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tours tours with eight stops at the most scenic and historic loca- available for $5; seniors & students $4; children under tions in Boston, including the New England Aquarium and 16 free with an adult. Guided Tours: most weekdays at stops along the Freedom Trail. Passengers can board and exit 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m., Sun at 12:15 p.m. (free). Self- the trolley at any stop at any time during the tours. Trolleys Guided Tours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. are up-to-date and hand-crafted with padded seats and DVD Built in 1877, this house of worship, a combination of players that complement the experienced tour guides with Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles, is one video and images. of the great masterpieces of American church architec- ture. The church is located in Copley Square adjacent to DON QUIJOTE TOURS, 47 Huntington Ave., 617-328-1333 the John Hancock Tower. and 617-421-1430, www.tourboston.com. Daily Boston and Cambridge sightseeing tours departing from area visitors at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Todos los días a las 9 a.m. o a la 1 p.m. TOURS AND TRAILS desde el centro de visitantes. Don Quijote Tours is a receptive tour operator, providing first-class sightseeing and transfer BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 46 Joy St., 617-742-5415. Free services to incoming visitors to the Greater Boston area and tours by appointment only. Call at least 24 hours in advance throughout New England. The company offers services in ___ for reservations. A guided tour through the north side of English, Spanish and other languages as well as half and full ___ 44 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 45

SHOPPING HISTORIC PUB CRAWL, BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall, 617-357- Sun ‘til 6 p.m. Admission: $11; seniors $9.50; children ART & ANTIQUES 8300. Reservations required. Private tours for groups are (2–12) $6; children (under 2) free. Home to more than 210 available on most days. Tickets: $39. May 8 & 15 at 5:30 species, many of them endangered. Roam the Australian PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. p.m. The Freedom Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed Outback Trail with wallabies and kangaroos, explore the Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in guide takes you on a tour of Boston’s historic pubs where Tropical Forest and see the gorillas, marvel at the lion and 1967 as a showcase for the talents of Israeli artists, the treasonous events were hatched 250 years ago. Enjoy plenty tigers at Kalahari Kingdom, and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex gallery has displayed and sold a wide range of art by of beer and light fare along the way. and wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing. Special event: May international artists, including works by Chagall, Picasso 12 at 11 a.m.—International Migratory Bird Day; May 13— and Hundertwasser. NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the “T” to Activities scheduled throughout the day in celebration of Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Three-hour tours: Wed & Sat 10 Mother’s Day. a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. ARTS & CRAFTS Reservations required. Custom tours for groups available. NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. Tickets: $48. Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. A KNIT AND NEEDLEPOINT STORE BY MARY JO COLE, and culture, hosts award-winning culinary walking tours Admission: $17.95; children (3–11) $9.95; children (under 3) 11 Newbury St., 617-536-9338. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., through one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American free. Refer to Current Events section under Film for IMAX the- Sun by chance. The fine arts of handprinted needlepoint communities. ater listings. Combination ticket prices available. Dedicated and gorgeous knitting yarns are showcased here. to advancing knowledge of the world of water, this outstand- Instruction is available from the knowledgeable staff and NORTH END SECRET TOURS, North Square (across from The ing aquatic zoo features a 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank lessons are free when the project is purchased here. Visit Paul Revere House), 617-720-2283. Tours: Fri & Sat 10 a.m., containing a Caribbean coral reef with sharks, sea turtles, www.needlepoint-boston.com. 1 and 4 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $30 per person. moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure to check out the This two-hour guided walking tour explores some of the hid- popular penguin habitat. The adjacent Simons 3D IMAX THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., den courtyards and passageways of the North End, visits the Theater is the first theater of its kind in the Boston area. 617-266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 birthplace of Kennedy matriarch Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, p.m. The oldest nonprofit craft organization in the country, and tells tales of Boston’s oldest neighborhood, like the dis- established in 1897. The Society specializes in contempo- astrous Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 that devastat- CAMBRIDGE rary American crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass and ceram- ed much of the historic city sector. ics ranging from cutting edge to traditional, and from Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when functional to sculptural. PHOTO BY S ARAH B OUWKAMP OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7150. traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The FENWAY SPORTZONE: This shop on Newbury Departs every 25–30 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square Street offers the latest in Red Sox souvenirs and col-

Tickets: $29; seniors & students $26; children (3–12) $5. “T” entrance provides additional information. BOOKS lectibles, such as this Daisuke Matsuzaka t-shirt and shopping With 16 stops throughout the city, including the New England David Ortiz autographed ball. Refer to listing, page 51.

sightseeing Aquarium, USS Constitution Museum, the Trolley Stop Store CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing BARNES & NOBLE, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), on the corner of South Charles and Boylston streets, patrons pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a 617-247-6959. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.– can enjoy a 110-minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the 9 p.m. One of America’s largest booksellers boasts all the more than 100 points of interest aboard the orange-and- Continental Army. Early college presidents and town resi- bestsellers, plus an extensive selection of back titles, Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston green, all-weather trolley. dents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. audiobooks, magazines, CDs and more. outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel prod- ucts, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE CHRIST CHURCH. This 1761 Tory house of worship was uti- BORDERS, 10–24 School St., 617-557-7188; 511 Boylston St., well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances. HISTORY, 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-522-9080. lized as a Colonial barracks in the American Revolution. 617-236-1444; CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, 617-679- Tours: Wed & Thu at 2 p.m., Fri at 2 & 5:30 p.m., Sat 11 0887. School Street: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–9 p.m., COSMOFURS, 224 Newbury St., 617-585-0080. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. every half-hour; one-hour tours include samples FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST. 617–876–7772. Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Boylston Street: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–11 p.m., a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Specializing in high-end (ID required). Tickets: $2 donation given to a local charity. Harvard College provided the pews for its students in this Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Galleria: Mon–Sat 10 Italian design, this European-owned shop offers an extensive Call for complete hours, special events and closings. Learn 1833 building erected for the then-newly founded Unitarian a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This major retailer provides range of luxurious ready-to-wear furs. about the art of brewing beer and taste rich malts and spicy Church. readers with seemingly limitless options regarding books and hops on this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. periodicals, as well as an extensive music section. JASMINE SOLA, 344 Newbury St., 617-867-4636; 800 HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. The centers of two Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617-578-0550; 199 Boylston SUPER DUCK TOURS, departing from Charlestown Navy institutions that have played major educational roles since St., Chestnut Hill, 617-332-1212; 37–39 Brattle St., Harvard Yard, 877-34-DUCKS. Visit www.superducktours.com for Harvard’s founding in 1636. CLOTHING Square, 617-354-6043. Newbury Street: Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 complete tour schedule and ticket prices. Boston’s newest p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun noon–7 p.m.; call for hours of amphibious tour company takes visitors on a trip through the HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. The center of ANTHROPOLOGIE, 799 Boylston St., 617-262-0545; 300 other locations. This popular boutique carries an array of hip Hub they’ve never experienced. Enjoy a narrated bus tour Cambridge activity since the 17th century, the Square is Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617-559-9995. Boylston: clothing from trendy designers like Diesel, Miss Sixty, Juicy through the streets of Boston, which suddenly becomes a home to Harvard University, historic buildings, bookstores, Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.; Chestnut Hill: Couture, Seven Jeans and Blue Cult. nautical adventure when the bus becomes a boat that cafes, restaurants and shops. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. With plunges boldly into the waters of Boston Harbor. stores in more than 20 states and around the world, LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., Anthropologie specializes in inspiring, upscale clothing, a.m.–6 p.m., Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. SWAN BOATS, Public Garden Lagoon, 617-522-1966. Rides: Cambridge, 617-547-7105. Open daily, including holidays, accessories and home decor with a vintage and global flair. Housed in a historic former Back Bay museum building, this daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., weather permitting. Tickets: from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Boston institution maintains its cutting-edge allure by offer- $2.75, seniors $2.25, children (2–15) $1.25. One of Boston’s Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn was the first landscaped BARBOUR BY PETER ELLIOT, 134 Newbury St. (between ing upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as oldest and most treasured traditions, these pedal-powered cemetery in the country. Many prominent Americans are Dartmouth and Clarendon streets), 617-375-7829. Mon–Sat 10 well as women’s fashions, bed and bath items and home boats glide around the Public Garden and under the smallest buried here, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. A century-old British country accessories. suspension bridge in the world. Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The cemetery is also clothier, Barbour features world-famous waxed cotton jackets, an arboretum, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. along with a variety of vests, sweaters, shirts, pants and acces- OKW, 234 Clarendon St., 617-266-4114. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 sories for men, women and children. If you are looking for fash- p.m., Sat ’til 4 p.m., Sun by appointment only. If you like WILDLIFE TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most ion with function, this is one place you must visit. Akris and Armani, you’ll love Okw (pronounced o-koo). beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist Women’s clothing with an urban flair takes shape in tailored FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin mansions and their elegant neighbors from every period of CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of the styles designed in-house. Patrons can buy cut-to-measure in ___ Park, 617-541-LION. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat & American architecture. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. sizes 2–24 or off the rack. www.okwfashion.com ___ 46 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 47 The end of ”Sorry, I can’t hear what you’re saying!” URBAN OUTFITTERS, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, and antiques, Lavender offers items made from natural Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. materials such as linen fabrics, rustic antique furniture and noon–8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, simple artisan ceramics that create an understated elegance 617-864-0070. Where urban hipsters turn for funky men’s MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 you can live with every day. Lavender also offers a wonderful and women’s fashions. The store also features a wide array a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St., array of gourmet and bath and beauty products. of housewares, shoes, accessories, gifts, books, cards and Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 other bric-a-brac. p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra “Brand name clothing for less” has made this discount retailer a bargain-hunter’s dream GIFTS & STATIONERY come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls fea- DEPARTMENT STORES tures designer clothing for men, women and children. DODD HOUSE GIFT SHOPPE, 176A Salem St., 617-523- 8556. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Located across from the FILENE’S BASEMENT, 426 Washington St., 617-542-2011; T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9 historic Old North Church on the Freedom Trail, this store is 479 Boylston St., 617-424-5520. Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retailer chockfull of Boston- and North End-themed t-shirts, hats, Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. For decades, the offers brand name and designer fashions for men, women and mugs and other gift items to meet all your souvenir needs. Basement has provided shoppers with huge deals, thanks to kids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the its automatic markdown system which guarantees greater home. Prices are slashed 20–60% off most department store TEDDY BALLGAME’S, 1 South Station, 617-330-1230. discounts the longer an item remains on the selling floor. A rates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality. Located at the South Station concierge desk, Teddy “must-visit” for bargain hunters. Ballgame’s offers tours of Boston that leave right from South Earset 2 is a Bluetooth mobile phone headset with two microphones. Station, a wide variety of Red Sox souvenirs, t-shirts and One picks up the fine nuances in your voice. The second monitors H & M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081; 100 Newbury FURNITURE & HOME GOODS books about the history of Boston. surrounding noise and helps eliminate it. Add a speaker design which St., 617-859-3192. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.– includes bass ports for full-voice resonance, and you‘re wearing the best Bluetooth mobile phone headset on the market. 7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge department store opened CRATE & BARREL, 777 Boylston St., 617-262-8700. Mon– THE BOSTON BAKED BEAN, 291 Newbury St., 617-266- its Boston shop in 2001. Its mission of “fashion and quality at Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Also: Faneuil Hall 0050. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This fun Bluetooth Earset 2: $350 the best price” translates to inexpensive, trendy clothes for Marketplace, 617-742-6025; 48 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617- new store features the Bean’s unique collection of adult and men and women, as H & M boasts the freshest, most up-to- 876-6300. Call for other location hours. This fun yet sophisticated children’s apparel, souvenir and gift items, candy and treats, date fashion trends in color, material and style. home fashions store features everything from kitchenware and plush toys and collectible figurines, gift baskets and more. furniture to flatware, glassware and bath and body accessories. Whatever you’re looking for, the Boston Bean has it all. MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30 www.thebostonbakedbean.com. Bang & Olufsen Design Center 1 Design Center Place, Suite 643 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York-based LAVENDER HOME AND TABLE, INC., 173 Newbury St., 617- Boston, MA 617 262 4949 Bang & Olufsen Newbury Street 30 Newbury Street department giant features floor after floor of the latest culinary 437-1102. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Boston, MA 617 262 4949 shopping tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fashions. Specializing in authentic artisan-rooted European designs GOURMET FOOD & BEVERAGE

CARDULLO’S GOURMET SHOPPE, 6 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-491-8888. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. www.cardullos.com. Since opening in 1950, Cardullo’s has offered the best gour- met products the world has to offer, including a deli featuring TIMELESS TEAS & HATEVER YOU HAVE ON YOUR PLATE, a wide variety of imported meats and specialty wines, choco- L’AROMA CAFE W ’ lates, teas and other unique items that make Cardullo’s a

shopping WE RE THE PERFECT SETTING. must-see stop in Harvard Square. 85 Newbury Street TIMELESS TEAS, 85 Newbury St., 2nd floor, 617-236-5772. njoy a delightful breakfast, lunch or dinner in the sunlit Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This Back Bay E tea shop offers more than a hundred varieties of tea from Café Fleuri, featuring Mediterranean fare and American specialties. around the world, including green, black, white and Yerba We also offer customized social venues for rehearsal dinners, birthday and Mate teas, as well as gift baskets, biscuits, gourmet jams and tea accessories. anniversary celebrations, bat and bar mitzvahs, and bridal showers. HOME ELECTRONICS

BANG & OLUFSEN, 30 Newbury St. and 1 Design Center Place, Suite 643, 617-262-4949. Newbury Street: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.; Design Center: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in 1925, this leading innovator in both technology and aesthetics offers everything from complete home electronics systems and home phones to headphones, cell phones and assorted accessories. www.bang-olufsen.com.

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ALPHA OMEGA, 1380 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864- 250 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 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., T (617) 956 8751 www.langhamhotels.com www.laromacafe.com www.timelessteas.com 617-494-9030. Devoted to the art of timekeeping, Alpha (617)412.4001 (617)236.5772 ___ Omega is an authorized agent for more than 20 prestigious ___ 48 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 49 COWBOY BOOTS MEN N WOMEN N KIDS watch brands such as Akteo, Breitling, Movado, Omega, MUSIC/VIDEO Lucchese N Justin N Seiko, TAG Heuer and Raymond Weil. Nocona N Tony Lama N NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. Dan Post N Frye N Liberty BAAK GALLERY, 35 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-354-0407. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 STETSON HATS Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 1–6 p.m. BAAK presents col- a.m.–7 p.m. Also: Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, Shirts N Belts N lections of American and international designer jewelry, as well 617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617- Buckles N Bolo Ties N as a variety of 2D fine arts. The frequently changing exhibits 491-0337; 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491- Navajo Jewelry showcase works by both established and emerging artists. 7711. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart local chain, which boasts the cheapest CD prices in town, includ- HELEN’S JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat ing import, indie and major label releases, as well as T-shirts, LEATHER 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of comics, and other pop culture kitsch items. 110 Charles St., imaginative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using Boston, MA only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis’ aim is 617.742.2077 “to make jewelry at a reasonable price, of excellent work- SHOES manship and uncommon beauty.” HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon, LUX BOND & GREEN, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747. Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu noon–8 p.m., Sun noon– Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux Bond 6 p.m. For more than 35 years, Helen’s Leather has supplied & Green has provided its customers with diamonds, gold jewel- New Englanders with quality Western boots by makers like ry, watches and giftware from around the world. The store offers Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. In addition, a corporate gift division, bridal and gift registry, a full-service Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, repair department, gift certificates and elegant gift wrapping. as well as leather jackets and bags.

JOHN FLUEVOG, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon– MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS Sat noon–8 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer features shoes created by the maverick designer, ranging CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, from mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun his tried-and-true “Angels.” The Newbury Street locale is Located in South Station 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features department stores the only place in Boston to find a wide range of his cutting-

such as Filene’s, Sears and Best Buy, as well as more than 100 edge styles. shopping T-Shirts/Souvenirs/Trolley Tours other stores and specialty shops including the largest Gap in 617-330-1230 Boston, J. Crew, Old Navy, Borders, Victoria’s Secret and more. SPORTING GOODS COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnifi- cent Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER, 353 North Market Bldg., including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams- Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free Boston Marathon winner, the Bill Rodgers Running Center Ultimate Shopping Excursions card, stop by one of the cus- boasts the most experienced running staff in Boston. Since

shopping tomer service kiosks. 1977, they have been helping fellow runners find the best shoes for their individual needs. THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington streets. Open daily. One-stop shopping in Downtown Crossing. You’ll find the latest styles at shops like Discovery Imports, Bath & SPORTS MEMORABILIA Body Works and Aldo Shoes. In addition, the Corner Mall fea- tures an international food court to please every palate, FENWAY SPORTSZONE, 306 Newbury St., 617-437-1010. including Cafe La Brioche, Sakkio Japan and India Express. Open daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with extended hours on game days. Boasting “The most balls in Boston,” Fenway MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and Sportszone is Boston’s largest memorabilia shop, featuring the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open the city’s biggest selection of autographed items. They court known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide also have all your fan gear and souvenir needs as well as range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique a huge selection of apparel from Majestic, MLB Authentic, to this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literally Sully’s Tees and many others. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON hundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. CENTER MAP.

THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., 617-426- 9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/office/ TOYS retail complex located alongside the Public Garden features a handful of upscale retailers, including St. John Boutique, Sonia BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 6 Reach Shoppers in Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, Candela Spa and Anne Fontaine. North Market St., 617-227-2478. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Build-A-Bear Workshop offers guests a Boston and Cambridge THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., 800- unique and exciting entertainment retail experience based on SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The the premise that nearly everyone, regardless of age, has a Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 stores and restau- special fondness for stuffed animals. When guests visit a rants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Build-A-Bear Workshop store, they enter a lighthearted Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega. It is also the launch spot for the teddy-bear themed environment consisting of fun bear- For advertising information, call 617-423-3400 ___ city’s renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours. making stations. ___ 50 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 51 NewburyNewbury StreetStreet NewburyNewbury StreetStreet

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION RESTAURANTS Theatre District Dining nized executive chef Robert Fathman, known for his innova- Theatre District Dining tion and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates contempo- rary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$

BANGKOK BLUE, 651 Boylston St., 617-266-1010. The experi- enced chefs at Bangkok Blue prepare authentic Thai food, with each dish individually suited to your taste, from mild to spicy, using quality, fresh ingredients. Low carb programs can be requested. Complement your food with a Thai beer or a glass of wine. Seasonal outdoor seating is available. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. $$

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 au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle Hansi’s onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and desserts made in the French tradition complete this Gallic experience. 1237 Hancock St. 25 West Sreet Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$ Quincy Center Boston Common 617-774-1200 617-426-1222 www.fajitasandritas.com CLIO, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536- 7200. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves 1 2 3 up French-American fare with some striking Asian influences in a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s styled after a Parisian supper club. Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelized swordfish au poivre and ginger-glazed oxtail keep customers PHOTO BY S ARAH B OUWKAMP coming back for more. D. $$$$ SASSO: This new eatery in the Back Bay features 3 contemporary, upscale regional Italian cuisine and an COTTONWOOD CAFE, 222 Berkeley St., 617-247-2225. extensive wine list. Refer to listing, page 57. Specialties include open-grill steaks, poultry, pasta and vege- tarian dishes. Voted “Boston’s Best Southwestern Restaurant” and “Boston’s Best Margarita.” Reservations recommended. Two hours free validated parking. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–5:30 ALLSTON/BRIGHTON p.m.; D Sun–Thu ’til 10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 Steak at the Castle. a.m.–2:30 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$ BIG CITY PIZZA KITCHEN & POOL HALL, 138 Brighton Ave., A rare experience. Allston, 617-782-2020. In this renovated, two-floor bank building, DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington St., (Medium rare’s great, too.) you’ll find one-of-a-kind “retro-metro” décor featuring life size 617-357-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, or lighter ants murals, as well as 15 champion-size pool tables, 6 foosball tables, fare in the spacious bar. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D 80 beer taps and outrageous thin crust pizzas that always keep Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m. C, VP. customers coming back. L, D, LS, Sat & SB. $ www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. The Castle at Columbus & Arlington THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP, 130 Brighton Ave. (corner of Harvard JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867- 617-423-1112 and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331. This popular 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500; 4 Allston hangout features Boston’s best beer selection, with more Logan Airport, Terminal A, 617-569-9695. Top-notch fare such

estaur than 112 beers on tap and over 400 microbrews. Its food as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chicken and an

r entices too, with award-winning steam beer burgers, famous impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: Sun–Wed 11:30 curly fries, buffalo wings and giant nachos. L, D, C, LS, SB. $ a.m.–10 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. 1 Cambridge: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #8 ON CENTER MAP. BACK BAY L’AROMA CAFE, 85 Newbury St., 617-412-4001. This Italian AUJOURD’HUI, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston St., cafe offers delicious soups, sandwiches and European pas- 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the Public Garden as a backdrop, and a peren- 2 nial recipient of the AAA Five Diamond KEY AVERAGE PRICE OF Award. Enjoy exquisite modern French cui- B ...... Breakfast DINNER ENTREES sine, accompanied by a selection from an L ...... Lunch $ ...... Most less than $12 1,800-bottle wine library. Reservations rec- D...... Dinner $$ ...... $12–18 4 ommended. D Mon–Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., BR ...... Brunch $$$ ...... $19–25 Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ SB ...... Sunday Brunch $$$$ ...... Most more than $25 C ...... Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide AZURE, The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., LS ..Late Supper (serving after 10 p.m.) range of entrees and prices; 617-933-4800. Azure’s menu and concept VP...... Valet Parking therefore, the classifications are are designed to be as clear and understated NC ...... Credit Cards Not Accepted only approximations. ___ as the color palette itself. Nationally recog- * ...... Entertainment Cuisine index on page 56. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 54 PANORAMA tries and desserts, as well as Italian coffee and assorted steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh seafood. teas. Relax in its spacious interior or enjoy outdoor patio din- Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies and wall orna- ing from April through October. B, L. $ ments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D daily. The adjoining Oak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full Oak Room menu. $$$$ *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a traditional SASSO RESTAURANT, 116 Huntington Ave., 617-247-2400. The newest endeavor from the restaurateurs behind popular CUISINE INDEX North End eatery Lucca, Sasso offers contemporary and American Lucca Restaurant & Bar, p. 60 upscale regional Italian cuisine. Executive Chef David Ross Aura, p. 60 Mamma Maria, p. 60 serves delicious dishes complemented by an extensive wine Avenue One, p. 58 Massimino’s Cucina list, as well as a menu of lighter fare for the after-hours crowd Big City Pizza Kitchen & Italiana, p. 60 and C ’til 2 a.m. Reservations accepted. D beginning nightly at Pool Hall, p. 54 Pushcart Caffe & Pizzeria, 5 p.m.; late-night menu available ’til 1:30 a.m. VP. $$$ Bob’s Southern Bistro, p. 60 p. 60 Cheers, p. 58 Rialto, p. 58 SHINO EXPRESS SUSHI, 144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530. If Dick’s Last Resort, p. 60 Rustic Kitchen, p. 61 your day of shopping has left you craving sushi, this tiny, subter- The Federalist, p. 58 Sasso Restaurant, p. 57 ranean sushi bar specializes in freshly prepared maki rolls and Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, Stanza dei Sigari, p. 60 fun specials. Affordably priced, Shino Express offers Newbury p. 61 Terramia Ristorante, p. 60 Street shoppers a fast, cheap dining alternative. L & D. $ Om, p. 58 Meritage, p. 59 Japanese/Sushi SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM, 199 Clarendon St., Copley Parker’s Restaurant, p. 59 Ma Soba, p. 58 Square, 617-536-3500; other locations outside Boston. Enjoy a The Sunset Grill & Tap, p. 54 Shino Express Sushi, p. 57 comfortable atmosphere and specialties such as blackened tuna Theatre Cafe, p. 61 sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crabcakes and lobster. Winner of Best Top of the Hub, p. 57 Mediterranean of Boston 2003 award for seafood. Jazz Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 The Upper Crust, p. 58 Avila Modern p.m. L & D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. $$ Mediterranean, p. 61 Chinese SMITH & WOLLENSKY, The Castle at Columbus & Arlington, Hong Kong, p. 58 Museum Dining 617-423-1112. Located in a spectacular setting where chef P.F. Chang’s, p. 61 Bravo, p. 60 Tindaro Losurdo creates outstanding steakhouse fare, this leg- endary restaurant features USDA Prime dry aged steaks. The Eastern Mediterranean New England meticulously restored former armory, known simply as “The Lala Rokh, p. 58 Henrietta’s Table, p. 59 Castle,” is accented by seven working fireplaces and dining rooms that span four floors to blend fun and formality. D, C. $$$$

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Arrow Street Crepes, p. 58 Azure, p. 54 SONSIE, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended estaur Aujourd’hui, p. 54 Chart House, p. 59 by Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” Brasserie Jo, p. 54 Dolphin Seafood, p. 58 The lively restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot Cafe Fleuri, p. 58 Harborside Grill, p. 60 mahogany bar, brick oven, creative takes on classic American ants Clio, p. 54 Jasper White’s Summer cuisine and a colorful dining room. The restaurant’s newest Eastern Standard, p. 60 Shack, p. 54 attraction is its downstairs candlelit wine bar, an intimate and Hamersley’s Bistro, p. 61 Legal Sea Foods, p. 61 lovely brick-walled spot in which to enjoy items from a 250- McCormick & Schmick’s bottle menu. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$ ants French Country Seafood, p. 59 Hungry i, p. 58 Oceana, p. 59 STEVE’S GREEK CUISINE, 316 Newbury St., 617-267-1817. Skipjack’s, p. 57 For more than 20 years, this family-run restaurant has

estaur Greek/Greek-American Turner Fisheries, p. 57 offered Greek hospitality and masterfully prepared Greek

r Steve’s Greek Cuisine, p. 57 Wisteria, p. 61 cuisine. Serving specialties like spanikopita, pastichio, shish Zoe’s, p. 58 Ye Olde Union Oyster kebabs and gyros, Steve’s is a favorite. B, L, D. $ House, p. 59 International TAPEO, 266 Newbury St., 617-267-4799. This popular Back Intrigue, p. 59 Southwestern Bay cousin to Dali in Somerville offers delectable, authentic Sonsie, p. 57 Cottonwood Cafe, p. 54 tapas in a glorious Newbury Street setting, complete with sea- Fajitas & ’Ritas, p. 59 sonal patio dining for prime people-watching as you enjoy your Irish scallops in saffron cream, lobster ravioli and sangria. D, C. $$ Kennedy’s Midtown, p. 59 Spanish/Tapas Tapeo, p. 57 *TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617- Italian 536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Boston Antico Forno, p. 60 Steakhouses for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The magnificent Antonio’s, p. 58 Davio’s Northern Italian cuisine complements the breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Live Caffe Graffiti, p. 60 Steakhouse, p. 54 jazz seven nights a week. $$$$ Caffe Vittoria, p. 60 The Oak Room, p. 56 Davio’s Northern Italian Smith & Wollensky, p. 57 TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and Steakhouse, p. 54 Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Known for its fresh Florentine Cafe, p. 60 Thai seafood and winner of several regional awards, Turner fea- La Groceria Restaurant, p. 58 Bangkok Blue, p. 54 tures seven-foot-high French windows, swooping Hollywood ___ L’Aroma Cafe, p. 54 banquettes, mahogany paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private ___ 56 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 57 dining rooms accommodate 10–140 guests. VP available on wild mushroom, fresh thyme and melted swiss; the spicy Thai Sunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterranean Dartmouth Street. B, L, D, C, LS. $$$ peanut chicken salad; the Nutella chocolate with fresh mixed and American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlit berries; or caramelized sugar, lemon juice and fresh strawber- garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; THE UPPER CRUST, 222 Newbury St. 617-262-0096; 20 ries. L & D. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sun ’til 5:30 p.m. $ L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 Charles St. 617-723-9600, 286 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-734- p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$ 4900; 41 Waltham St., Lexington, 781-274-0089. Traditional DOLPHIN SEAFOOD, 1105 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-661- Neapolitan-style pizza (thin crust, chunky sauce) in an urban set- 2937; 12 Washington St., Natick, 508-655-0669. These fami- CHART HOUSE, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House ting. Come sit with friends in the uniquely designed dining room, ly-owned restaurants offer seafood hand-picked every morn- boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including specialties enjoy a specialty pizza and watch your favorite team on an HDTV ing from the Boston piers. Complement your dish with the like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, shrimp fresca, screen. If you’re on the go, call ahead for take-out (allow 20–25 famous “Dolphintini” cocktail. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–10 macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted prime rib and its minutes) or just pop in for a slice. Delivery is available. $$ p.m. www.dolphinseafood.com. $$ signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, free VP. $$$ HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., BEACON HILL Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and organic FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of reinterpreted 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and bar- ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of New England classics. Private dining room available. B Mon–Fri becue cuisine. The restaurant stresses generous portions, Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Mass. 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun 7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly General Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ service. Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat ’til 10 food with nightly specials and complementing wine list. p.m., Fri ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitasandri- Specials include homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and HONG KONG, 1238 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5311. A tas.com. $. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D local favorite for five decades, this Harvard Square fixture serves Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $ a full array of classic Chinese dishes and exotic drinks, including INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856- its infamous scorpion bowls. Perfect for a meal with friends any- 7744. Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful *CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall time, including post-midnight to beat the late-night munchies. decor and breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill Open Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Fri & Sat ’til 3 a.m. $ desire a cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global pub and its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare menu created by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $ and an abundant beverage selection, including their award- LA GROCERIA RESTAURANT, 853 Main St., Cambridge, winning Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live enter- 617-876-4162. Specializing in fresh handmade pasta, grilled fish *KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 42 Province St., 617-426-3333. tainment Thu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers mer- and lobster, La Groceria has offered great Mediterranean cuisine for Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, featuring RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 1-866-PFCHANG (866-732-4264) chandise sold on site. L, D, C, LS. $ more than 35 years, and has been featured in Gourmet magazine prime aged steaks, seafood and classic pub fare with a touch PFCHANGS.COM and Zagat Survey. Children’s menu available. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–10 of class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxing dining THE FEDERALIST, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617- p.m., Sat 3–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m. www.lagroceria.org. $$ atmosphere with a lively bar offering live piano music on Thu, 670-2515. The menu at this elite spot brings artistic flair to Fri & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 4–10 dishes like tenderloin of beef Wellington and skillet-roasted OM, 92 Winthrop St., Cambridge, 617-576-2800. Acclaimed p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; B Sat & Sun 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

French Dover sole, in an atmosphere evoking the stately chef Rachel Klein serves New American cuisine in a beautifully www.kennedysmidtown.com. $$ r

class of the world’s most private clubs. A rooftop herb garden lit and stunning upstairs dining room, while mixologist Clif A Boston Tradition estaur and in-kitchen fish tanks help to ensure culinary perfection. Travers prepares his signature Aromatherapy concoctions at the MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Park Plaza A National Historic Landmark B, D, Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$ popular Om ultra-lounge downstairs. Om’s signature creations Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, include Steak & Eggs and Zen Te’.D, C. $$$ North Market, 617-720-5522. Renowned for fresh seafood and ants 1 HUNGRY I, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story lively atmosphere, M & S also offers steak, chicken and pasta townhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor patio, RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617- dishes. Daily 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. Bar Chef Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French country cuisine 661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants, which menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 p.m.–midnight. $$$ and creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison au recently underwent an extensive renovation, features fine wines ants poivre and braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and Fri only, and delectable Italian cuisine. Chef Jody Adams showcases her MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995. noon–2 p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private din- creative talents on a brand-new menu. D only. Reservations rec- Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an appropriate ing rooms available. $$$$. SEE LOCATOR #7 ON CENTER MAP. ommended. $$$$ vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. The restaurant’s estaur interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood and leather, creating America’s r LALA ROKH, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Named for a leg- ZOE’S, 1105 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-495-0055. Offering a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a hearty meal. All menu endary Persian princess, this elegant restaurant is owned by sib- a menu of delicious homemade Greek and American food in items come in appetizer and entree sizes. D, LS. $$$$ Oldest lings Babak and Azita Bina. Using their mother’s recipes, they’ve a fun atmosphere, this retro establishment serves breakfast Restaurant created a unique dining experience in the only restaurant of its all day, and take-out and catering are available. A popular OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- On The kind in New England. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly 5:30–10 destination for the weekend brunch crowd, Zoe’s is also a 3838. One of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting a Freedom Trail p.m. Reservations recommended. C, VP. www.lalarokh.com. $$ great place for dinner, boasting an affordable selection of breathtaking view of the harbor, Oceana offers uniquely pre- beer and wine. For dessert, try the delicious cheesecake pared fresh seafood. B, L, D, SB. $$ In The MA SOBA, 156 Cambridge St., 617-973-6680. Hailed for the frappe or the famous frozen hot chocolate. B, L, D, SB. Faneuil Hall Area “Best Sushi in Boston” by Boston magazine, this sleek eatery Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–9 p.m. $ PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., offers a variety of Asian cuisine, from Chinese and Thai to 617-725-1600. Executive chef Gerry Tice celebrates nostalgic Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, Korean and Japanese, as well as an extensive wine list. L & D cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room Fresh New England Lobster Mon–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 11 p.m.; D Sat DOWNTOWN reflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace 4–11 p.m., Sun ’til 10:30 p.m. C. www.masobaboston.com. $$ of Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ And Grilled Meats AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency (near The Opera House and 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 Downtown Crossing), 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227-2750. Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm CAMBRIDGE Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a relaxed Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest restaurant, Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm atmosphere. B, L, D, C, VP. $$ serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. Famed for its oys- Union Bar til-Midnight ARROW STREET CREPES, 1 Arrow St. at Mass. Ave., 617-661- ter bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. Specialties include clam All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking 6999. This Harvard Square institution has been serving up deli- *CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617- chowder, swordfish and fresh lobster. L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com ___ cious and healthy crepes for nearly ten years. Try the roasted 451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP. www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ ___ 58 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 59

EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with tomatoes HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. and lobster cream sauce and seared veal with grilled shrimp This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the hus- HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, in Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of the Italian won- band and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the ders awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily noon–1 the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, a.m. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON CENTER MAP. or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Long the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$ in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood restau- LUCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742-9200. rant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$ This North End eatery is still racking up accolades for its region- al Italian cuisine, lively bar and elegant atmosphere. D nightly 5 THEATRE DISTRICT p.m.–12:15 a.m. C, Valet Parking. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #9 ON FANEUIL HALL CENTER MAP. AVILA MODERN MEDITERRANEAN, One Charles Street South, 617-267-4810. Enjoy flavors of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy *DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall MAMMA MARIA, 3 North Square, 617-523-0077. “Mamma and Greece with a modern flair. The menu includes small plates Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Watch for the outrageous antics Maria stands for what Italian food is. Simplicity, quality ingredi- of cod fritters, fried cheese and chicken livers, appetizers of of Dick’s sassy staff as they serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, ents and fun…the food of love” (Emeril Lagasse, 2004). Mamma tuna ceviche, onion soup and watercress salad, as well as the succulent crab and shrimp, juicy steaks and chicken, two- Maria offers charming views of the neighborhood and city sky- finest quality all natural beef and fresh seafood entrees, with fisted sandwiches, burgers and salads. If that isn’t entertaining line, as well as a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. D breads, desserts and ice creams made fresh daily. L, D, C. $$$. enough, there’s live music every night with no cover. L, D, C. Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. VP. www.mamma SEE LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. www.dickslastresort.com. $$. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON maria.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #10 ON CENTER MAP. CENTER MAP. JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton Boston MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617-523- Common, 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. This lively hot spot 5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of Naples’ takes center stage in the Theatre District and features chef FENWAY/KENMORE SQUARE Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. His eatery’s Scott Gambone’s signature seasonal surprises as well as “com- specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto, mon dishes” for patrons to share. B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ BRAVO, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369- smoked mozzarella and black olives, amongst other delights. L, 3474. Executive chef Sebastian Porto brings his creative touch D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT, 26 Park Plaza, Park Square to an eclectic and contemporary menu. The restaurant’s bold noon–9 p.m. $ Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617- decor, created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz, 227-3115; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; 1237 Hancock St. 25 West Sreet meshes with a rotating selection of the MFA’s modern master- PUSHCART CAFFE AND PIZZERIA, 115 Salem St., 617-523- other locations. For more than 50 years, Legal Sea Foods has Quincy Center www.fajitasandritas.com Boston Common pieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 p.m.; 8123. This open-front pizzeria offers fantastic pizzas, calzones served the freshest seafood possible, including oysters, succu- 617-774-1200 617-426-1222 SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ and salads, as well as beer, wine and cordials in a relaxed bar lent New England lobsters and its famous clam “chowda.” atmosphere. Enjoy free pizza on Mon with a drink and five TVs Extensive wine list. L & D. $$$ EASTERN STANDARD, Hotel Commonwealth, 528 featuring the NFL and the Major League Baseball packages Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100. This brasserie in the heart every night. Pushcart also offers free delivery via scooter to the P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821; Prudential Center,

of Kenmore Square resembles an old hotel dining room with its North End and Waterfront. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–midnight, 617-378-9961. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive r

decor, but the restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, from busi- Sat & Sun 1 p.m.–midnight. $ service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish bistro estaur nessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. Its menu setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s caters to both crowds, with offerings ranging from the Good STANZA DEI SIGARI, 292 Hanover St., 617-227-0295. This offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass program as well as Plate of Offal to veal schnitzel to sandwiches. B, L, D. $$ classic cigar parlor in the North End serves fine food, cigars and original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. L, D & LS. ants liqueurs. Open daily 5 p.m.–1 a.m. $ Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com. $$. SEE LOCATOR #11 ON NORTH END TERRAMIA RISTORANTE, 98 Salem St., 617-523-3112. Since CENTER MAP. opening in 1993, Terramia has aimed to convince North End fresh & honest ants ANTICO FORNO, 93 Salem St., 617-723-6733. Antico Forno— diners that there was always more to Italian food than red RUSTIC KITCHEN, Park Square, 210 Stuart St., 617-423- Italian for “old stove”—features brick-oven classics such as sauce. Specializing in creative interpretations of Italian clas- 5700. This lively and classic Italian-Mediterranean bistro roasted chicken with garlic and herbs; pizza with artichoke sics, Terramia offers seasonally based dishes and an extensive combines a distinctive award-winning menu with a comfort-

estaur hearts, porcini mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella; and linguini wine list in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. D Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., able, inviting and attractive rustic atmosphere. All breads,

r with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp, sautéed in a plum Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $$ pastas and desserts are prepared fresh daily on the premises. tomato sauce and baked in parchment. L Mon–Sat 11:30 Pre-theatre menu, three private dining rooms, garden lounge a.m.–3:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 3:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 and weekly cooking classes are available. L 11:30 a.m.– p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. $$ SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT 4 p.m.; D 4 p.m.–2 a.m.; SB 11 a.m.–4 p.m. C, LS, VP. serving breakfast, lunch, www.rustickitchen.biz. $$ CAFFE GRAFFITI, 307 Hanover St., 617-367-3016. Located in AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’s supper and brunch the heart of Boston’s historic North End, Caffe Graffiti is one of seasonal menus showcase a passion for using fresh, local THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574-2752. the most popular places for residents and visitors alike. Rated ingredients. Chef John Merrill partners with local farmers and Located in the heart of the Theatre District, this restaurant fea- the best espresso and cappuccino by the Improper Bostonian fishermen to select freshly harvested vegetables, seafood that tures traditional American fare in a comfortable atmosphere and best homemade and imported pastries by Boston’s Best is just off the boat and specially aged meats and cheeses to and is a great location for pre- and post-theater dining. Guide, you won’t be disappointed by this classic North End create his award-winning meals. B, L, D, SB. $$$ Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking at on-site establishment. Open daily 6 a.m.–midnight. $ garage is available. B, L, D. $$

CAFFE VITTORIA, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This popular SOUTH END WISTERIA, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617- 617.661.5005 European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of desserts, 956-7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian twist cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat *BOB’S SOUTHERN BISTRO, 604 Columbus Ave., 617-536- offers an innovative menu that synthesizes New England at the charles hotel ’til 12:30 a.m. NC. $ 6204. Boston’s premier soul food restaurant features perfor- seafood and Asian cuisine. Impeccable service and attention to harvard square mances by talented local jazz musicians which accent a detail are apparent, from the unique presentation of entrees on FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Revered delightful assortment of southern and Cajun cuisines to satis- signature china to the welcoming hotel towel offered upon www.charleshotel.com ___ by visitors and residents for decades, this historic cafe is one fy any palate. Live jazz SB. L, D, LS, C. $$ being seated. L & D. $$$ ___ 60 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 61 ON THE MENU ON THE MENU

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SEAFOOD Shepherds Pie O Steamed Maine Lobster o Dynamite T HO Mahi Mahi o Herb Crusted Salmon FRESH FISH P o Spiced Yellowfin Ahi o Pan Seared Fish & Chips o Honey Bourbon o Sea Scallops Baked Stuffed Shrimp CHART HOUSE Salmon o Baked Seafood Casserole KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN o Alaskan King Crab Legs o 60 Long Wharf • 617-227-1576 • chart-house.com 42 Province St. • 617-426-3333 Dungeness Crab Clusters PASTA & POULTRY www.kennedysmidtown.com o PRIME RIB & STEAKS et Chart House—the #1 rated seafood chain and waterfront Chicken, Broccoli & Ziti Lobster restaurant by Zagat—take you to a place where time stands still, o arm and enchanting, Kennedy’s is an Irish pub and steak Prime Rib o Filet Mignon o New Ravioli Classic Chicken Marsala York Strip o Tenderloin Medallions L the historic Hancock Counting House. This Boston landmark once house offering all the comforts of a traditional pub with a housed the offices of John Hancock, an American patriot. Experience their SANDWICHES Wtouch of class. Old World-style dining rooms accented with DESSERT million-dollar renovations while savoring a seamless blend of high qual- Kennedy’s Sirloin Burger o historic photos and soft candlelight provide a classic setting, while Hot Chocolate Lava Cake ity seafood and steaks—including whole, steamed lobster, cracked for you Mushroom Swiss Burger o Dublin the mahogany bar offers a relaxed experience. An upbeat piano bar is Raspberry Crème Brulée right at your table, and prime rib rubbed with aromatic herbs and spices Chicken Sandwich o Kennedy’s Club featured select nights and during brunch. Just steps from Boston and slow roasted to succulent perfection. Free valet parking is available. Common, theaters and shopping, Kennedy’s is a welcome respite for all.

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Once the swamp was gone, In Style MIRROR IMAGE: The Back Bay skyline architect Arthur Gilman at night creates a dazzling reflection on the drew up the plans to build adjacent Charles River. It’s the great American a largely uniform series of success story: rising from three- and four-story the humblest of beginnings brownstones. prominent feature is the to achieve prestige and Real estate is pricey in alphabetical cross streets, greatness. As such, this highly desired neigh- which intersect the main neighborhoods Boston’s chic Back Bay may borhood—bordered on the residential thoroughfares well be the ultimate north by the Charles River, of Beacon Street, American neighborhood— Arlington Street to Park Marlborough Street and classically beautiful Square on the east, Commonwealth Avenue, as brownstone residences, Columbus Avenue to well as the commercial SEE BOSTON LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT, AT THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY. paired with block after Huntington Avenue, boulevards of Newbury INTERESTING DISPLAYS INCLUDING "DREAMS OF FREEDOM," block of high-end, glam- Dalton Street and the and Boylston streets. FEATURING THE BOSTON IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE. orous retail space, all on Massachusetts Turnpike on The Back Bay draws a INFORMATIVE AUDIO TOUR AND NEW THEATER FEATURING "WINGS OVER BOSTON." THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, CALL 617-859-0648 a stretch of land that was the south, and Charlesgate high number of visitors once a fetid marsh. East on the west—and it’s because of Newbury Street, Between 1857 and 1882, easy to understand why which has been referred to what we know as today’s when one strolls past the as “the East Coast’s own neighborhoods Back Bay was a tidewater gorgeous old brick build- Rodeo Drive.” If you’re itch- flat for the Charles River. ings, amply shaded by ing to rev up the charge Gradually it was filled in, trees, and within short cards, and names like Join us on the 52nd floor for fine American cuisine at Top of the Hub. the largest part of a project walking distance of pictur- Gucci, Cartier and Chanel FOR LUNCH, FOR DINNER, FOR LIVE JAZZ NIGHTLY that would more than esque Boston Common and get your heart racing, then 617.536.1775 ___ double the size of the city. the Public Garden. Another this is the place for you. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY S ABA A LHADI 68 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 69

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CAMBRIDGE 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 ImprovBoston, where an acclaimed comedy troupe spoofs 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 con- spicuous concrete dome, the scene of many famous pranks—looks more like a high-brow business park than a neighborhood. 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 great restaurants like La IT’S ACADEMIC: Cambridge is home to two of the country’s most prestigious univer- Republic, J. Crew and Best Buy. Square Groceria, Rendezvous and sities—world-famous Harvard University and Cuchi Cuchi. Every night of the bastion of innovation, the Massachusetts Porter Square Deal Institute of Technology (pictured above). the week, fans of rock, jazz, The young, artistic crowd influences the hip-hop and the blues line stretch of Cambridge just beyond Harvard The people of Cambridge up at the doors of venues Square. Porter Square, on the outskirts of would like to inform the such as the Middle East though. A walk along Mass. Ave., is full of eclectic second-hand BAR & GRILLE world that their fine city is Cafe, T.T. the Bear’s Place Massachusetts Avenue or shops and home to restaurants like the neighborhoods not a neighborhood of Boston. and The Cantab Lounge. JFK Street reveals musicians, Cambodian-French favorite Elephant Walk and Although it often gets lumped magicians and street per- Harvard Square the Temple Bar. For a feel of the avant-garde GET HOOKEDA LOCAL FAVORITE SINCE ON 1974 US! together with Beantown, formers, who add color to the arts scene, head to the provocative Lizard Cambridge stands alone with The grand cultural and bustling square. Diners flock Lounge for a poetry jam or live music. all the sustaining qualities of geographical nucleus of to Harvard Square for the an international city center. Cambridge boasts perform- food as well, at favorites like Throughout its diverse ing arts theaters, movie the- Henrietta’s Table, UpStairs on squares, nearly 100,000 resi- aters, museums, restaurants the Square and Rialto. dents share a spirited range and retail stores. History is Inman Square of cultural influences. everywhere, including storied The Boston Globe, Gourmet Magazine Harvard Yard, home of the Just north of Central Square, Central Square and Boston Magazine all agree that homonymous Harvard the quieter, more residential neighborhoods for 35 years, La Groceria is a classic 0 Central Square sets a swift University. With all this intel- Inman Square prides itself on DAILY HAND PICKED SEAFOOD and love on a plate 0 pace as the social center for lectual energy flowing, it’s no its hometown sensibility, EXOTIC COCKTAILS www.LaGroceria.org 0 Cambridge professionals. It’s surprise that Harvard Square with a diverse working-class 853 Main Street, Cambridge UNBEATABLE PRICES lined with coffee shops, bur- has been dubbed “the book population. No elitism here: 617.876.4162 1105 MASS AVE., HARVARD SQUARE, rito joints, down-home music mecca of the world.” Not the area’s only monument is CAMBRIDGE, (617) 661-2937 ___ stores, and its own share of everyone here is a student, the Cambridge Fireman’s ___ 74 PANORAMA MAY 7–20, 2007 75

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5questions with… Leah Walczak by Josh B. Wardrop s a Regional Site Manager for preservation Aorganization Historic New England, Leah Walczak is part curator (for the Otis House Museum), part tour guide and all-around historical resource for Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. Panorama recently spoke to Walczak about life today in one of Boston’s most historic communities.

Q: Fill in the blank: If the South End is artsy, and the Back Bay is trendy, Beacon Hill is…? A: Bricky? (laughs) I’d have to say historic. When tourists come to visit Beacon Hill, that’s what they’re looking for—the old Boston.

Q: What are the “off-the- Hill residents Freedom Trail” spots you’d seem to recommend people not share? People who miss in Beacon Hill? A: live“ here know high- A: Well, certainly the Otis Overall, rise House—Harrison Gray Otis I’ve always been more about type was one of the first to develop struck by how their city’s building. the neighborhood out of pas- community-minded That would ture land, and we’re proud of Beacon Hillers are—they past. get nixed pret- how we’ve maintained his really get involved in their ”ty quickly! home. The African Meeting neighborhood. And it’s that House is being renovated right civic engagement that’s kept Q: Are Bostonians now, but it’s a great spot to the neighborhood a living, obsessed with their past? visit. And Acorn Street is quin- breathing vibrant community. A: I don’t think so. I just think tessential Beacon Hill—one of that people who live here the few cobblestone streets Q: Apart from a know more about their city’s left, and every home is from McDonalds or maybe a past than some other places. the 1800s and early 1900s. Hooters, what do you think Even if they can’t recite all the we will never see in details, they have a sense of Q: Is there any kind of Beacon Hill? what’s happened here and ___ common attribute Beacon A: Any sort of real modern, they value that. PHOTO BY E THAN B. BACKER 78 PANORAMA Now there are TWO Locations where you can enjoy all of the fun seen on the TV Series!

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