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DEPDEPARTMENTSARTMENTS 6 around the hub 6 news & notes 12 nightlife 10 on exhibit 13 dining Men 11 kids corcornerner 14 style Love It Too!!! 22 the hub directory 23 currentcurrent events TIP TOP: TheThe TopTop ofof thethe HubHub 31 clubs & bars atat thethe PrudentialPrudential CenterCenter,, where LauraLaura enjoysenjoys champagne,champagne, is is oneone 33 museums & galleries ofof manymany ggreatreat locationslocations toto 38 maps celebratecelebrate 20062006 asas thethe clockclock “YOU’LL LOVE IT. IT’S 43 sightseeing strikesstrikes midnight.midnight. Refer to story, pagepage 15.15. 48 frfreedomeedom trail PPHOTOHOTO BY HILARIOUS. GO SEE IT!” 50 shopping JOHNSAVONEJOHNSAVONE..COM - Joy Behar, The View 54 mind & body 55 rrestaurantsestaurants on the cover: 68 NEIGHBORHOODS “FRESH, FUNNY & SIMPLY Model Ashley of Maggie Inc. 78 5 questions with… gets ready for a rrollickingollicking New Year’s Eve at Top of the Hub. TERRIFIC!” Boston Pops maestro Photo: johnsavone.com KEITH LOCKHARTLOCKHART Photo: johnsavone.com - LA Times Hair: Rogue, Salon Marc Harris Great Rates For Groups! To reserve call (617) 426-4499 ext. 25 Make-up: Shauna Shay, Tia Maria Make-up Styling: Victor Vargas, Team Clothing PrProvidedovided by STUART STREET PLAYHOUSE Marc Jacobs, Ermenegildo TELECHARGE 800-447-7400 OR AT BOX OFFICE WINDOW Zegna, Neiman MarMarcuscus 200 Stuart Street at the Radisson Hotel Boston www.menopausethemusical.com Produced by Heather Burke ___ DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 3 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.panoramamagazine.com

December 19, 2005–January 1, 2006 Volume 55 • Number 16

Jerome Rosenfeld • CHAIRMAN Tim Montgomery • PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER

Christine Celli • EDITOR Scott Roberto • ART/PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Josh B. Wardrop • ASSOCIATE EDITOR Sharon Hudak Miller • ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Heather S. Burke • PHOTO EDITOR Marketa Hulpachova • EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Della Huff, Juli Rubijono, John Savone, Tony Scarpetta • CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jane Coulter, Reshma Melwani, James Sligh, Kevin Spak • EDITORIAL INTERNS

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Jimmy Tingle (pictured above right), who has made a career out of getting laughs for sion studios’ interest in to see Boston Ballet’s The ONIOU NT

more than two decades, knows all about. This holiday, though, he’s giving his audiences filming in Massachusetts— Nutcracker! (Well, at least until A a chance to get in on the action while having a great time themselves. a state full of great loca- next year, anyway.) Enjoy a RIC

tions, but also one of the healthy dose of Clara, evil mice E

most expensive places in and sugar plum fairies at the BY news & notes 6 • on exhibit 10 • kids corner 11 • O America to make movies. beautiful restored Opera House. T

nightlife 12 • dining 13 • style 14 HO ___ cont. on page 8 >> Refer to listing, page 25. P ___ PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO J IMMY T INGLE PHOTO BY 6 PANORAMA C ATHARINE M C D ERMOTT-TINGLE DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 7

around the hub NEWS & NOTES AIRPORT SPECIAL DOWNTOWN TO LOGAN: $20 BACK BAY TO LOGAN: $25

“The Best Ride in Town”

Your own Private Limousine and Chauffeur IRISH PUBS: << cont. The new law Meanwhile, a new name COMINGS AND from page 7 states that on the scene, Goody Glover’s from your downtown hotel to Logan Airport... GOINGS productions that (50 Salem St., 617-367-6420), incur at least $250,000 Hard as it is to believe that has emulated the TV indus- u Luxurious Lincoln Town Car Fleet in production costs in Boston could possibly have try’s strategy of “counterpro- Massachusetts will be room for more Irish pubs, a gramming”—taking up resi- u Courteous, Reliable Service eligible for income and pair of new ones have dence right in the heart of corporate excise tax opened this month—and in the predominantly Italian u Transportation to Theatres, Restaurants and credits equal to 20% of rather interesting locations. North End neighborhood. No the Casinos the production’s Massa- Popular Kendall Square doubt Goody Glover’s is chusetts payroll. Also fixture Tommy Doyle’s banking that their offerings u Shopping and Sightseeing Tours included in the new law recently opened their third of shepherd’s pie and corned are provisions for a 25% location at 96 Winthrop St., beef and cabbage will carve Tours include Cambridge, Concord and Lexington, credit for production near Harvard Square a niche for itself in a neigh- Salem, Plymouth, Newport,Cape Cod and Cape Ann expenses and an exemption (pictured above), occupying borhood already swimming from state sales taxes. the former home of in calamari and pizza pie. Equally attractive rates from hotels outside of All of which should Cambridge’s House of ensure that when Blues. The newly remodeled, Boston to the Logan airport. All Major Credit Cards Accepted CORRECTION Hollywood wants to make multi-story pub boasts a a movie about Boston, full menu of burgers, appe- In our December 5 issue, we they can actually shoot it tizers and pub favorites as incorrectly listed the Swiss in Boston, and not cheaper well as a stellar selection of Army watch from Swiss alternatives like Canada, beers. The new Doyle’s even- Watchmaker at $25–35 in such as was the case with tually plans to host live our Holiday Gift Guide. The Boston Town Car last spring’s love letter to music seven nights week, as actual price for the watch is the Boston Red Sox, well as quiz nights and $175. For more information For Reservations, call (617) 782-4000 ___ Fever Pitch. other entertainment. call 617-864-1163. [email protected] Toll Free (888) 765-LIMO ABOVE PHOTO BY J ULI RUBIJONO 8 PANORAMA

around the hub ON EXHIBIT by Scott Roberto around the hub KIDS CORNER The Going to Pot Boston Spirit of on Ice Giving

HANDMADE AND HEARTFELT John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Through Fall 2006

hey may not be as ornate or valuable as gifts from T heads of state, but the homemade offerings of ordi- Ice Princesses nary citizens given to President John F. Kennedy during his presidency showed just what he meant to the peo- DISNEY ON ICE f you want to give your little princess ple of that era. And, as this new display of more than TD Banknorth Garden Ia “happily ever after” ending to this December 28–January 1 two dozen of pieces of folk art presented to JFK proves, holiday season, Disney on Ice’s regal it wasn’t just amongst Americans that Kennedy was ice show Princess Classics offers a whimsical celebration of beloved. Works from as far away as Poland, Turkey and fairy tale favorites. The frosty fun features a nearly three- Mexico stand alongside lovingly crafted gifts from all THE ARTFUL TEAPOT story high castle that transforms to fit each of the beloved Peabody Essex Museum over the U.S., such as the inlaid wooden flag pictured Through January 8 Disney heroines in the show, including Cinderella, Sleeping above created by Joseph Dias of Fall River, Mass. Beauty, Mulan, Snow White and many others. Synchronized Refer to listing, page 33. Tea might be a beverage associat- skating, special effects and tons of sequins should trans- ed with etiquette and decorum, port audiences of all generations to their favorite majestic PICASSO but there’s no rule saying the ves- storybook worlds. Refer to listing, page 28. —Jane Coulter AND sel it’s served from has to be staid FRIENDS and traditional. And, apparently, art collectors Sonny and Gloria

FACETS OF CUBISM ON Kamm agree. Over the years, the Museum of Fine Arts couple have acquired or commis- Through April 16 OST

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by Pablo Picasso USEUM Museum. The work of more than to the ice this month. The Swan CHRISTMAS MAGIC

and Georges , M 100 international artists—from Boats have sailed away and the It’d be great if you could shop at MAGIC BEANS Braque, it was the Keith Haring to Roy Lichtenstein to Public Garden may be buried Santa’s workshop, but the North

TESY 312 Harvard St., most influential Cindy Sherman—is on display, under frozen white stuff, but Brookline Pole is something of a hike. A closer OUR 617-264-2326 movement of the C and the materials range from the Bostonians are still making use option for still-shopping parents is 20th century. Now a conventional (steel and wood) to of Boston Common as they Magic Beans, where you can pick up great unique toys new exhibit at the MFA traces the development of the style, the downright impractical (bottle wobbily negotiate the Boston for youngsters, such as the remote-control Robopet in all its permutations, as it spread from this dynamic duo to caps and shredded $5 bills, any- Common Frog Pond ice skating ($99.99), which leaves way fewer messes around the other European artists such as Fernand Leger, Henri one?). Of course, no one will be rink—a great place to start young house than a real puppy; Deflexion ($39.99), a chess-like Laurens and Juan Gris. Among the nearly 70 works on dis- brewing a fresh pot of Earl Grey ones on their way to becoming game of strategy with built-in lasers; or Penelope Peapod play—which cover mediums from painting and sculpture to with these unique and sometimes the next Nancy Kerrigan. Refer ($39.99), a doll with a matching wicker basket that collage and printmaking—are some of the most important outrageous creations any time to listing, page 43. transforms from a drawstring purse into a bassinette. ___ works of the Cubist movement. Refer to listing, page 34. soon. Refer to listing, page 36. —Josh B. Wardrop —Jane Coulter ___ TOP RIGHT: MICHEAL H OSALUK, O RANGE PEKOE, 1996; TOP LEFT PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO 10 PANORAMA BOTTOM LEFT: PABLO PICASSO, M AN WITH G UITAR, 1913 DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 11

around the hub NIGHTLIFE around the hub DINING Dreaming Hangover of a White Cures Cocktail

Book Some Studio Time Room at the Top hoever said “it’s tough at the TOP OF THE HUB f deep down you’re pining for the days of top” obviously never visited STUDIO 33 Prudential Building, W 33 Restaurant and Ishoulder pads and slap bracelets, then you 52nd floor Boston’s glamorous Top of the Hub Lounge • 33 Stanhope have someplace to be Friday nights. That’s 800 Boylston St. restaurant. This holiday season, one St. • 617-527-3311 617-536-1775 Fridays at 9 p.m. when 33 Restaurant and Lounge transforms of the city’s premiere venues for into Studio 33. In the upstairs, velvet-roped Nothing accentuates those holiday food, drink and live music celebrates its 40th anniver- VIP section, DJ Niko mixes international house and the festivities like frosty cocktails at sary with a special Christmas Eve menu by executive best music the ‘80s had to offer, with video projectors some of Boston’s swankiest bars. chef Mark Porcaro, including delicious dishes like and plasma screens providing visual accompaniment. • OAK BAR, 138 St. James Ave., medallions of venison, cream of chestnut soup and 617-867-8574. Updated classics There’s no cover, but it’s reservation only, so call ahead, BLOODY MARY wild Atlantic salmon. Located 52 stories above the or risk being left in the 21st century. —Kevin Spak like eggnog and a basil lime RECOVERY BRUNCH city, Top of the Hub accents its festive, romantic gimlet join originals like the Café Fleuri ambience with the most breathtaking view in Boston. Langham Hotel minty White Christmas Martini. 250 Franklin St. Who knows? On Christmas Eve, you might even be • BONFIRE, 50 Park Plaza, 617- 617-956-8751 high enough up to catch a glimpse of Old Saint Nick. 262-FIRE. Indulge your Yuletide —Josh B. Wardrop PAJAMA BRUNCH sweet tooth with the Candy The Fireplace Cane Martini (pictured above), 1634 Beacon St., Brookline served rimmed with crushed 617-975-1900 LOCO FOR candy canes and garnished If you overdo it New Year’s Eve, a BURRITOS with a whole one. pair of Boston restaurants have fig- • RUBY ROOM, 155 Portland St., ured out what it will take to get you BOLOCO 247 Newbury St., 617-557-9950. Missed the going again: the Bloody Mary. Café 617-262-2200; Boston Ballet? Enjoy The Fleuri’s Bloody Mary Recovery other locations HO HO HO, HA HA HA Nutcracker (made with coffee Brunch promises some hair of the Fancy restaurants Searching for Christmas merriment? liquer and Absolut Vanilla) in a dog treatment, as well as a selec- are great, but some- IMPROVBOSTON Back Alley Theater, Skip Jimmy Stewart’s quest for salvation chilled glass instead, or court tion of dining delights, including times all you have Cambridge and check out hilarious yuletide alter- romance with a Créme de (deep breath) a candy buffet. If you time for is a quick natives from Boston’s resident improv Menthe-based Mistletoe Martini. think getting dressed will be a bite. Fortunately, just about anywhere you go in Boston, IMPROV ASYLUM 216 Hanover St., troupes. For the fifth straight year, The • RITZ-CARLTON BOSTON chore, fear not—The Fireplace you can eschew the golden arches and find a Boloco. North End ImprovBoston Holiday Spectacular COMMON, 110 Avery St., 617- hosts a Pajama Brunch, complete Formerly known as The Wrap, Boloco serves up afford- (pictured) delivers laughs with original holiday-themed 574-7100. Tempt Cupid with the with a make-your-own Bloody able “inspired burritos” with an international flavor. The sketches and music. Meanwhile, Improv Asylum rolls out Cherry Winter Kiss, a sinful Mary Bar and sweet treats like chain’s recent name change aims to stomp out images of Andy Warhol’s Christmas Special, a dark comedy that sees brandy-based cordial laced with crispy corn waffles with fruit, cold, lackluster wraps and reflect its local roots (“Boloco” Mrs. Claus and her elf lover rushing to find a replacement for chocolate and served with whole cream and apple cider syrup. stands for Boston Local Company), while vibrant flavors, the recently deceased Santa. It’s enough irreverent comedy to brandied cherries. Resolutions can wait one more day. like the chicken teriyaki burrito (pictured), will excite the ___ cheer up any Scrooge. Refer to listings, page 23.—Kevin Spak —James Sligh —Jane Coulter taste buds as you explore the Hub. —Jane Coulter ___ 12 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 13

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Swede Dreams

IKEA argain-hunters sleeping on the sidewalk. 1 IKEA Way, Stoughton BPolice details directing traffic. Hour-long 781-344-IKEA back-ups on the highway. Such was the hysteria that greeted the arrival of Massachusetts’ first IKEA store this holiday season. And with good reason—the Swedish retailers’ deals on furniture and accessories for the home are legendary. If you’re in need of a piece for your own home, or just some last-minute holiday decorations like Julien Christmas stockings ($2.99) or the “Glänsa” Boston’s hottest electric snowflakes ($12.99), then make your way to IKEA, and good luck with the parking! —Josh B. Wardrop New Year’s Eve parties, plus our guide to First URBAN OASIS Night festivities 243 Hampshire St. Cambridge by James Sligh 617-491-0176

Mommies-to-be in need of a massage should venture out to Cambridge’s Inman Square where an Urban Oasis awaits. The Feng Shui-designed wellness center pampers expectant mothers with pre-natal massages ($45–110). GRAB THESE BAGS Pregnant patrons can lay comfort- Need a last-minute gift for the “bag ably on heated massage tables 1154 LILL STUDIO COM 220 Newbury St. lady” in your life? Stop by 1154 Lill with dropped down abdomen . 617-247-1154 Studio and pick up a gift certificate sections to accommodate bulging ONE ($25–150) that allows your special someone to unleash bellies. Non-mommies can also V their inner designer and customize their own arm candy enjoy massages, and even don

at the studio. Or, 1154 Lill also sells fabulous and diverse their bathing suits and take a JOHNSA

pre-made creations (pictured) in numerous styles, ensur- dip in private or communal hot BY O ing the fashionistas on your list a truly unique accessory. tubs ($10–55). T HO ___ —Jane Coulter —Reshma Melwani P TOP RIGHT PHOTO BY R ENEE FARSTER; 14 PANORAMA BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO BY TONY S CARPETTA

HO SAYS A CITY NEEDS A DISCO BALL TO DROP FOR IT TO BE NEW Midnight, where an artistic video dis- HOT BUTTON Year’s? Boston’s own citywide celebration is the 30-year old FIRST NIGHT, play is projected on the Boston Public Library; A $15 First Night Button is your general and along Boston Harbor, where the sky admission ticket to all of the First featuring literally hundreds of events indoors and out, beginning early on explodes with brilliant color during the Night indoor events on New Year’s WDecember 31 and lasting well past the evening’s midnight fireworks spectacular. Midnight Grand Finale. Eve. Buttons can be purchased Whether you’re looking for museum exhibits or circus acts, the stage or the silver screen, family at Shaw’s Supermarkets, Bostix fun or raucous rock ’n’ roll, somewhere in Boston there’s a First Night event right up your alley. MORE NEW YEAR’S EVENTS ticket booths, the Coolidge GALAS > Boston’s finest hotels & Corner Theatre, the Museum of FAMILY > For those with children who’ll rockabilly surf/blues band Lonely Gus restaurants host glitzy galas featuring Fine Arts, Boston Common Vistor’s be tucked in before 2006 arrives, the celebra- & the One Night Stand play at spreads that ensure that when you sing “Auld Center and other locations throughout tions start early with the annual Family 7:30 p.m., followed local indie rock band Lang Syne” you’ll be doing it with your the city. On December 31, look for outdoor kiosks at Festival at Hynes Convention Center, Furvis at 10 p.m. mouth full. Towering above the competition the Park Street T station, the corner of Arlington and where the many exhibition halls are turned SILVER SCREEN > Want to catch a is Boston’s iconic Top of the Hub Boylston streets and Hynes Convention Center. over to a veritable smorgasbord of puppet movie before the main event? A variety of fes- (800 Boylston St. 617-536-1775), which com- You’ll want to hold on to that button after the shows, interactive workshops and perform- tivals and special screenings give you options mands a dazzling view of the city from its last firework fades, too—flashing it wins you sav- ances. Highlights include beloved Cambridge beyond the latest blockbuster. The First vantage on the 52nd floor of the Prudential ings well into the new year. A few examples: $2 off storyteller Brother Blue (1:45 and 3 Night Film Festival at the Hynes Building. Beginning at 8 p.m., enjoy live admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner p.m.), participating in his 30th First Night, Convention Center screens new award-bound music from The Bob Nieske Group with Museum through March 31; $1 off admission to and children’s songwriter Mr. Ray, who art features and documentaries from 1–6 vocalist Maggie Galloway and a five-course the Children’s Museum through January 31 and at once backed Bruce Springsteen. Songs about p.m., while the Museum of Fine Arts hosts menu that includes chilled lobster; tickets the Institute of Contemporary Art through January dinosaurs and friendship never sounded this the International Short are $250. Elsewhere, the ballroom at the 16; $5 off tickets to Shear Madness through cool (3:30 and 4:45 p.m.). Films Festival, a selection of films Colonnade Hotel (120 Huntington Ave., 781- January 31; and 10% off tickets to the Boston MUSIC > There’s no better way to start a and videos from around the world running 444-7771) hosts the formal Back Bay Symphony Orchestra or a purchase at the Brattle new year than by singing and tapping your every hour and 15 minutes from 12:15-4 p.m. Gala, a fundraiser for the Ellie Fund and Book Shop until the end of the month. For a full feet. Classical organs and choirs can be heard THE GREAT OUTDOORS > While indoor breast cancer research. Tickets are $125 and list of retailers and a complete schedule of events, at historic churches throughout Boston, with events delight, it’s outside that the city up and include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, visit www.firstnight.org or call 617-542-1399. St. Paul’s Cathedral hosting sparkles. Spectacular ice sculptures are on party bags, a live swing band and a D.J. spin- the NEC Youth display on Boston Common and in Copley ning tunes from the ’60s and ’70s until 2 a.m. NIGHT LIGHTS: Revelers enjoy First Night’s colorful New Year’s Symphony at 7:30 Square throughout the day. And the annual IN DA CLUB > If you’re looking to step ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE > Some of countdown projected on the and 8:45 p.m. Meanwhile Boylston Street Grand Procession, out and get down, look no further than the best deals—and the most fun—can be famous facade of the Boston on the Boston Common, a cavalcade of community groups, marching (15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424). found in the city’s rock clubs. Public Library in Copley Square. Avalon T.T. the bands and floats that cele- Boston’s hottest nightspot throws its annual Bear’s Place (refer to listing, page 28) brate Boston’s history and cul- New Year’s bash, a Vegas-style blowout com- features unstoppable Madonna-covering tural diversity departs from plete with showgirls, kicking off at 9 p.m., rockers The Rudds from 11:35 p.m.–1 a.m., Hynes Convention Center at with advance tickets selling for $40. At Felt with champagne toasts and party favors at 5:30 p.m. Traditionally consid- (533 Washingston St. 617-350-5555), festivities midnight, all for $12. Around the corner at ered the Hub’s version of at the four-story club continue until 3 a.m. the Middle East (refer to listing, page Mardi Gras, this year’s parade and include desserts, live jazz, a D.J. and a 27), raw, boozy Boston punk band Darkbuster acknowledges that debt by special burlesque performance by Rachel and local fave metalcore soloist Robby paying special tribute to New Sterling of the Pussycat Dolls. Tickets are $55. Roadsteamer perform at 8 p.m., also for $12. Orleans. The parade ends with A JAZZY NEW YEAR > For a night of COMEDY > Of course, why take any of the 7 p.m. Family jazz, try Scullers Jazz Club (400 this seriously when you could laugh out loud Fireworks, which light Soldiers Field Rd. 617-562-4111). Its quick-to- instead? At the Comedy Connection up Boston Common for the sell-out affair features Chuck Loeb and Kim (refer to listing, page 23), watch “Last Comic children. However, the biggest Waters, who perform at 8 & 11 p.m. Each Standing” star Ralphie May, described as “pos- blast awaits the late-night show is ticketed separately and can include sibly the smartest person to ever come out of crowd at Copley Square’s dinner (beginning at 5:30 or 8:30 p.m.) for Arkansas, and easily the funniest,” perform ___ Countdown to $269–339 a couple (concert tickets are $50–60). at 7, 9 & 11:15 p.m. Tickets are $35–60. ___ 16 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 17

Making New Year’s resolutions? The City of Boston is making changes as well—from museum expansions to a growing green scene by Josh B. Wardrop

BOSTON’S EXPANDING ART SCENE Museum and Museum of Boston boasts some great art museums, but it Science have recently announced plans would be fair to say most aren’t exactly cut- to expand, as have museums at several ting edge. In fact, there hasn’t been a major art colleges and universities. museum building constructed in Boston in a century. Beginning in 2006, though, an BOSTON GOES GREEN unprecedented round of construction and ren- The new year is set to be verdant for the Hub, ovation to Boston’s existing art museums will as the city completes the long-awaited take the city by storm. Rose Kennedy Greenway— First out of the gate is the September ’06 a 30-acre string of public parks stretching opening of the brand-new Institute of from Causeway Street near the North End to THEHUBITIS Contemporary Art, which sees the Kneeland Street in the heart of Chinatown. ICA relocating from a small facility in a con- The project, named for the late matriarch verted firehouse (so small that the museum of America’s legendary political family, has never been able to house a permanent col- replaces the Central Artery roadway, done lection) to a $62 million, 650,000 square foot, away with by Boston’s infa- state-of-the-art glass and metal structure on mous “Big Dig.” By the end Fan Pier in South Boston, overlooking Boston of next year, it’s expected THE DRAWING BOARD: Projects to be started or complet- Harbor. Designed by architects Diller Scofidio the series of public green ed in 2006 include (left, top to bot- + Renfro, the new ICA will be a true 21st cen- spaces will be “substantial- tom) the new Institute of Contemporary Art, the expansion tury institution, complete with multiple gal- ly complete,” providing and renovation of the Museum of leries, two-story art lab and a 325-seat per- space for new parks, ponds, Fine Arts and the new Boston Tea forming arts theater. performance spaces and Party Ship and Museum. Meanwhile, the Isabella Stewart more, including a proposed Gardner Museum has retained four-acre “Garden Under Glass” to be built by Italian architect Renzo Piano to design their the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. first addition since the Gardner opened in 1903—a multistory gallery that will triple the NEW NAMES IN RETAIL Gardner’s special exhibitions space by the In late 2005, Swedish home furnishing giant time it’s completed in 2010. IKEA opened its first Massachusetts store Just down the road, the Museum of in Stoughton, about 40 minutes south of A-CHANGIN’ Fine Arts (the city’s last newly built art Boston. Next up, Barney’s New museum, in 1909) is also looking toward the York will open a flagship store at the Copley future, breaking ground November 14 on the Place mall in the spring, while popular cloth- newest phase of its $425 million expansion iers H&M are allegedly expanding from campaign—a plan that calls for a new multi- their Downtown Crossing location into a major level gallery to house the MFA’s extensive new spot on Newbury Street sometime in ’06. American art collections, a glass courtyard for The sad news for devoted shopaholics public gatherings, and the reopening of an and diehard traditionalists is the impending entrance facing the grassy Fenway area. loss of one Boston retail giant: Filene’s And Boston’s new trend of museum at Downtown Crossing, which departs some- expansion isn’t limited to simply art gal- time after February 1, to be replaced by an leries. The Boston Children’s as-yet-unnamed retailer. ___ ILLUSTRATIONS ( TOP TO BOTTOM) ___ COURTESY OF THE ICA, BOSTON; THE MFA, PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 18 B OSTON; AND H ISTORIC TOURS OF A MERICA 19

AND HOW WAS YOUR YEAR? Some of Boston’s most prominent names LARRY SUMMERS: Ever have one of those had an eventful 2005, with even more on statements you wish you could take their plate for 2006. Here’s a look at what back the second it comes out of some of the city’s notable figures were up to your mouth? Summers, the presi- in the last 12 months. dent of Harvard University, sure does: it came in January, when TEDY BRUSCHI: The stalwart he remarked to the National linebacker of three Super Bureau of Economic Research that Bowl-winning New England women may have a hard time Patriots teams suffered excelling in the sciences because of a mild stroke in “innate differences” between the sexes. The February, which was resulting uproar led to Summers receiving a linked to a tiny hole in his no confidence vote from Harvard’s Faculty of heart. Incredibly, after sitting out Arts and Sciences, and, one would imagine, the first few months of the season, Bruschi a raised finger from a passing female returned to action in November after being motorist or two. GREENER PASTURES: A WHOLE NEW room only and box seats added to bump cleared medically, and he and the Pats are on Boston’s downtown becomes an MATT AMORELLO: oasis in this rendering of the BALLGAME capacity of the park to 38,805. a course to the playoffs again. It’s never easy being waterfront parcel of the Rose The Boston chairman of the Massachusetts Kennedy Greenway . Bruins returned from a HISTORY GETS A FACELIFT MAYOR THOMAS MENINO: Turnpike Authority, but it’s safe to year’s layoff following the Let’s face it—age takes it toll on all of us, Also in November, Menino say that 2005 isn’t a year NHL strike, and got off to eventually. That’s why some prominent area entered rarified air as he was Amorello will look back on as such a rough start that they did what many sights are spending 2006 undergoing cosmetic elected to his fourth consecu- one of his professional high considered unthinkable: trading the fran- reconstruction intended to make them things tive term at the helm of the watermarks. In March, Romney chise’s golden boy captain, Joe Thornton, to of beauty for future generations to enjoy. Hub, beating out former City filed papers trying to get Amorello San Jose. Time will tell if the bold move cre- In Cambridge, the Mount Councilor Maura Hennigan. removed from his position as chief ates a spark for the B’s, or is the beginning of Auburn Cemetery—final resting Should he serve out his full term, of the Big Dig after it was revealed a total revamp for the black and gold. place of luminaries from the worlds of arts Menino (affectionately known as “Mumbles” that the expensive new I-93 tunnel was full of Meanwhile, the Red Sox head and science such as Henry Wadsworth to many of his constituents) will become leaks. Amorello vowed to fight to keep his toward 2006 in as much of a state of flux as Longfellow, B.F. Skinner, Mary Baker Eddy Boston’s longest-serving mayor. position, has done so, and is no doubt hop- any time in their history. They’ve already lost and many more—is celebrating its 175th ing 2006 will bring a light at the end of the homegrown GM, Theo Epstein, amid rum- anniversary with new landscaping. GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: Big Dig tunnel. blings of front office strife (see sidebar). Team Additionally, its historic Bigelow Chapel will Massachusetts’ 2004 decision personnel is changing too, with the Sox trad- undergo a major restoration, including a new to allow gay marriage might THEO EPSTEIN: Perhaps miffed at being ing starting shortstop Edgar Renteria, acquir- exhibit detailing the cemetery’s history. have been a blessing in disguise referred to as “Boy Wonder” one too ing ace pitcher Josh Beckett and dealing with For more than four years, the site of the for slicked-back Mormon Romney. many times, the 31-year-old gen- enigmatic slugger Manny Ramirez’s trade old Boston Tea Party Throughout 2005, Romney—who eral manager of the Boston Red request and the free agency of team heart- Museum has been derelict after a fire vehemently opposed the meas- Sox abruptly resigned his position throb Johnny Damon. When the dust settles, caused when the structure was struck by ure—stepped up his out-of-state with the Sox at the 11th hour of Sox fans can expect a very different team than lightning. Next year, however, plans will move appearances, trumpeting family contract negotiations. Rumors per- the World Series champs of just two years ago. forward to erect a new, larger museum with values before Republican groups across the sist that the Brookline native will In addition, Fenway Park itself interactive exhibits and memorabilia, which nation. Romney was also given a position of return to baseball sooner rather continues to undergo physical changes will be flanked by three replica clipper ships national authority in the GOP, being named than later (some media outlets have geared at expanding capacity and enhancing currently being restored up in Gloucester.The chairman of the Republican Governors even perpetuated the rumor that he’ll the Sox experience. The 2006 season will see new museum, expected to be complete by Association in November. All of this profile- return the Sox in some capacity), but Theo’s the glass removed from the 406 Club seating early 2007, promises to be a key attraction in raising has led many to speculate that remained more or less mum since sneaking behind home plate, with the existing seats the ongoing development of the Fort Point Romney will depart his gig here in the Bay out of his Fenway Park offices on Halloween ___ being split into two levels and new standing Channel neighborhood in South Boston. State for a presidential run in 2008. day dressed as a gorilla. ___ COMPUTER RENDERING COURTESY OF N EOSCAPE, INC., ILLUSTRATIONS BY J EREMIAH B ROWN 20 PANORAMA BASED ON DESIGNS BY EDAW, INC. AND C OPLEY WOLFF D ESIGN G ROUP DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 21

CURRENT EVENTS CLASSICAL

BOSTON BAROQUE, Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., thehubdirectory Cambridge, 617-484-9200. Dec 31 at 8 p.m., Jan 1 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $28–64. The Grammy-nominated ensemble, directed by Martin Pearlman, offers festive baroque OUR GUIDE TO WHAT music for the new year, featuring pieces by Bach, Corelli,

Marcello and Handel. curr TO DO, SEE, BUY AND EMMANUEL MUSIC, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., 617-536-3356. Dec 24 at 10 a.m. Admission: free will offering. Conductor Craig Smith leads the Orchestra and

EAT IN BOSTON Chorus of Emmanuel Music in the Weekly Cantata, Bach’s ent e BWV 110. index COMEDY CURRENT EVENTS 23 THE COMEDY CONNECTION, Quincy Market, Faneuil v

Hall Marketplace, 617-248-9700. Cover and times ents CLUBS & BARS 31 may vary. Call for full schedule. Named “The Best Comedy Club in the Country” (USA Today), this venue has featured national and local stand-up acts such as MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 33 Wendy Liebman, Chris Rock, Rosie O’Donnell and Dave Chappelle. Tickets: $12–40. Dec 19 & 26 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase hosted by Kevin Knox; MAPS 38 Dec 20 & 27 at 8 p.m.—Paul Nardizzi and Robbie BOSTON BAROQUE: Martin Pearlman conducts Printz; Dec 21 at 8 p.m.—Mike Donovan; Dec 22 & the Grammy Award-nominated ensemble in a pro- 29 at 8:30 p.m.—Frank Santos, The R-Rated Hypnotist; gram of festive baroque music at the Sanders SIGHTSEEING 43 Dec 28 at 8 p.m.—Harrison Stebbins; Dec 30 at 8 Theatre in Cambridge on New Year’s Eve and New and 10:15 p.m., Dec 31 at 7, 9 and 11:15 p.m.— Year’s Day. Refer to listing, left. Ralphie May. FREEDOM TRAIL 48 THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 Mass. Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors open IMPROVBOSTON, Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., SHOPPING 50 at 7:30 p.m.; nightly shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for complete Cambridge, 617-576-1253. Showtimes: Wed at 8 p.m.; Thu schedule. Cover: $8-10. A place where fresh & Fri at 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat at 6, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sun at talent is discovered and headliners experiment. Dec 20 & 7 p.m. Cover: $5–12. This comedy troupe features sketch MIND & BODY 54 27—Magic Lounge; Dec 21—Shane Webb, JJ Leslie, Dan comedy, games, original music and audience participation. Hirsh and others; Dec 22 & 29—The Dan Sally Show; Dec Mon—Atomic Powered Millionaires: Race Against Time; 23 & 30—The Walsh Bros with Abe Smith, Courtney Cronin, Wed—The Hump; Thu—UnNatural Selection and The RESTAURANTS 55 Cyndi Stiles and others; Dec 28—Steamy Bohemians, Great & Secret Comedy Show; Fri at 8 p.m.—Tales of Courtney Cronin, Robby RoadSteamer and others; Dec 31— a Broken Heart and Theatre Sports ; Sat—ImprovBoston New Year’s Eve with Rick Jenkins, Tom E. Morello, JJ Leslie Family Show and ImprovBoston Mainstage; Sun— NEIGHBORHOODS 68 and Sarah Blodgett; Jan 1—Erin Judge presents her Sgt. Culpepper’s Improvisational Jamboree. Special Christmas show. event: Dec 23 & 30 at 8 p.m.—Fifth annual Holiday Spectacular. DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, Remington’s, 124 Boylston St., Boston, 617-482-0110. Call for reservations. JIMMY TINGLE’S OFF BROADWAY, 255 Elm St., Davis Shows Thu–Sat at 9 p.m.; open mic Sun at 9 p.m. Cover: Square, Somerville, 617-591-1616. Call for reservations $10–25. Located in an actual bank vault downstairs in and complete schedule. Founded by comic, actor and Remington’s Eating and Drinking Exchange, this club writer Jimmy Tingle, this multi-use venue features both features Boston’s top comics. Dec 22 & 29—Greg established and aspiring performers. Thu–Sat at 7:30 p.m., Howell; Dec 23—Boston’s Best Standup; Dec 30 & 31— Dec 24 at 4 p.m., Dec 31 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.—Jimmy Dan Kelly. Tingle’s American Dream, tickets: $15–25, seniors $13.50–22.50, students $7.50–12.50. IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Showtimes: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 8 and 10 p.m. NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 100 Warrenton St., Boston, 617- Tickets: $15–20, dinner packages available. Wed at 8 p.m.— 423-2900. Shows Thu at 8:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 8:45 p.m. TOWERING ABOVE: Lost in Boston, a “wicked pissah” show about Boston’s Cover: $15. Nick’s is Boston’s longest-running comedy club. Boston’s oldest skyscraper, the unique character. Thu–Sat—Yankee Swap Death Match, Dec 22—Charlie Daly; Dec 23—Joe Carroll. Custom House cuts and elegant audience-inspired improvisation mixed with sketch comedy; figure in the Hub’s skyline. Refer Thu at 10 p.m.—The Madness; Fri at midnight—Local com- STEVE SWEENEY’S COMEDY CAFE, 711 Boylston St., to listing, page 43. edy troupes perform in The Night Shift; Sat at midnight — Boston, 800-401-2221. Shows Thu–Sat at 8 p.m. Cover: The Midnight Show. Special event: Dec 21–23 at 8 p.m.— $20. Local radio personality and all-around funny man Steve Andy Warhol’s Christmas Special, or The Death of Santa, Sweeney teams with Beantown comedy fixture Dick Doherty ___ tickets: $15–20. for shows featuring comedy and late-night dancing. Dec ___ 22 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 23

22—Dick Doherty, Steve Sweeney and Jake Daniels; Dec works by American composers. Holiday favorites by Ives, ENCHANTED VILLAGE, Hynes Convention Center, 900 23—Steve Sweeney and Jake Daniels; Dec 24—Rich Pinkham, Rorem and Thompson will warm the heart. Boylston St., 617-954-2000. Open daily from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Ceisler, Mike Kaplin and Jay Shapiro; Dec 30 & 31— Tickets: $1. The Enchanted Village is a magical recreation of Steve Sweeney and Dick Doherty. THE CHRISTMAS REVELS, Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., a turn-of-the century, Victorian-era village on a snowy Cambridge, 617-496-2222. Performances: Dec 21, 22, 26 & Christmas Eve, complete with storefronts, brownstones, living 27 at 7:30 p.m., Dec 23 & 28–30 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. room displays and animated figures. The decades-old display FILM Tickets: $20–42; children $12–32. This special 35th was originally a holiday fixture of the Jordan Marsh depart-

Anniversary edition of The Christmas Revels brings the usual ment store in Downtown Crossing and was taken over by the curr THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617- mix of carols, drama, ritual and folklore, including favorites city when the chain was bought by Macy’s in 1998. 876-6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. like “Lord of the Dance,” along with lots of new material, all Tickets: $9; students & matinees $7.50; seniors & children brought to life by over 80 performers, including world FIRST NIGHT QUINCY, Quincy Center, Quincy, 617-376-1392. $6. Classic, cutting-edge and world cinema with a different renowned singers Michael Colliver and Daniela Tosic. Dec 31 from 4–9:15 p.m. A fun-filled family oriented New ents

double feature almost every day. Special events: Dec 19 & Years event, including two fireworks displays, a parade and ent e

v 20—Wes Anderson Double Feature: Rushmore at 7:30 p.m., A CHRISTMAS STORY, Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., more. Free parking available. The Royal Tenenbaums at 5:15 and 9:30 p.m. Dec 21 at Stoneham, 781-279-2200. Performances through Dec 23: 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.—Brattle Staff PIcks: Videodrome; Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Tickets: $18–36. HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, Edaville Railroad, off Rte. 3 Dec 22 at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.—Brattle Staff PIcks: City of Student Matinees select Tue & Thu at 10 a.m. Tickets $16, South, 7 Eda Ave., Carver, 1-877-EDAVILLE. Mon–Thu from Lost Children call for details. In this adaptation of the classic film, young 4–9 p.m., Fri from 4–10 p.m., Sat from 2–10 p.m. (Dec 24

Ralphie wants just one thing for Christmas: an official Red from 2–9 p.m.) and Sun from 2–9 p.m. Closed Christmas v ent e

COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, Ryder BB gun. But how can he get around his mother’s con- Day. Call for tickets and reservations. Board Edaville’s heated ents 617-734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. stant warning “You’ll shoot your eye out”? His brilliant, all-out passenger train and journey more than five miles through Tickets: $8.50; members $5.50; seniors & children $5.50. campaign twists in and out of other unforgettable Christmas forests, past lakes and over cranberry bogs, filled to the hilt This independent movie house screens recent indie films, adventures: the freezing flagpole, Dad’s leg lamp and the with animated displays and millions of Christmas lights. as well as the classics. Now showing: Brokeback Mountain Christmas dinner that got away. Children’s rides, concessions and a cranberry museum are

curr and Electric Edwardians; beginning Dec 23—Memoirs of among other activities offered. a Geisha. DECO THE HALLS, International Poster Gallery, 205 Newbury St., Boston, 617-375-0076. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m and THE NUTCRACKER, Boston Ballet, The Opera House, 539 LOEWS BOSTON COMMON, corner of Tremont and Avery RALPHIE MAY: The former “Last Comic Sun noon–6 p.m. The twelfth annual holiday poster show Washington St., 617-931-2787. Performances: Dec 20–22 at streets, 617-423-3499 or 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes, Standing” contestant takes the stage at at the International Poster Gallery features more than thirty 7:30 p.m., Dec 23 & 26–30 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Dec 24 at complete schedule and ticket prices. This state-of-the-art the Comedy Connection on New Year’s seasonal antique posters, including rarely seen art deco noon. Tickets: $25–110. The beloved tradition premieres this cineplex is the largest downtown movie theater in New Eve. Refer to listing, page 23. masterpieces. season in the magnificent, newly restored Opera House. The England, featuring 4,500 stadium seats and 19 oversized screens spanning 100,000 square feet. Special event: Fan Favorite Thursdays, free showings of favorite films. Dec 22 at 8 p.m.—It’s A Wonderful Life; Dec 29 at 8 p.m.— HOLIDAY EVENTS White Christmas. THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC LIVE ON STAGE! BOSTON HOLIDAY POPS, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 617-266-1200. Performances: Dec 19–23 at 8 p.m., Dec 24 or 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Boston’s beloved, world-renowned “The cast is superb, the sets entrancing Tickets: $7.50; seniors $5.50; children (3–11) $6.50. orchestra comes home for the holidays, with December con- Discounted admission for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX certs featuring performances of holiday favorites led by Pops and the dancing exhilarating!”– San Francisco Chronicle theater presents larger-than-life images on a five-story high, maestro Keith Lockhart and guest conductors. Special per- domed screen. Now showing: Amazon; Fighter Pilot; Special formances: Dec 19–22 at 4 p.m.—Kids Matinee, including Effects; Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees; Wired to Win: sing-along and a meeting with Santa; Dec 26, 29 & 30 at 4 Surviving the Tour de France. and 8 p.m., Dec 27 & 28 at 8 p.m.—Holiday Pops with the Von Trapp Children; Dec 31 at 10:15 p.m.—New Year’s Eve MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617- with the Pops. TELECHARGE.COM: 267-9300. Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $9; students & seniors $8. CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING, Boston Common, 617- 800-447-7400 The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film Program has grown to 424-1190, Dec 25–Jan 1, Sun at 4 p.m., Mon–Thu at 5:15 or www.wangcenter.org become one of the nation’s finest exhibitors of contemporary p.m., Fri at 2:30 p.m. and Sat at 7 p.m. Free. Come to the international cinema, restored classics and premieres of Boston Common for the lighting of a 22-foot-tall menorah. American independent films. Special events: Photographers on Film series: Dec 24 at noon—Ansel Adams: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Visit wangcenter.org for a Video Preview! Photographer, and Dec 28 at 3:45 p.m.—Ansel Adams: Dunham Road, Beverly, 978-232-7200. Performances: Dec A Documentary Film; Dec 28 at noon—Princesse Marie, 20 at 7 p.m., Dec 22 & 23 at 2 and 7 p.m., Dec 24 at 2 p.m. starring Catherine Deneuve; through Dec 30—The Talent Tickets: $26.25–68. This original musical adaptation by A Wang Center Club Exclusive Attraction Given Us. artistic director Jon Kimbell, New England’s brightest holiday Call Toll-Free 877-232-8898 or www.wangcenter.org/club tradition, enters its 17th year. Reintroduce yourself and those SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, you love to the season’s most enduring story of charity, hope N 5- THE WANG THEATRE • BOSTON Central Wharf, 1-866-815-4629. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 and redemption. OVEMBER 2 TM & © 2005 Paramount Pictures. The Estate of Irving Berlin. All rights reserved. TTY Ticket Orders: 888-889-8587 p.m.; Thu–Sat: 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and D 31 complete schedule. Tickets: $8.95; seniors & children (3–11) CHRISTMAS IN WALES, Jordan Hall, New England ECEMBER WhiteChristmastheMusical.com $6.95. This recent addition to the New England Aquarium is Conservatory, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston, 617-266- the first large-format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing 3605. Dec 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $33–63. The Handel and capability. Now showing: The Polar Express; Wild Safari 3D; Haydn Society’s Grant Llewellyn recites Dylan Thomas’ A ___ Sharks 3D; Magnificent Desolation 3D. Child’s Christmas in Wales, and conducts seasonal choral ___ 24 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 25 Panorama - Nov

2005 version is customized for the Opera House stage and music acts prior to evening dance nights with DJs. Dec 26 at PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- features a magical tale with the full Tchaikovsky score 6 p.m.—Catch 22 with The Tossers, tickets: $13; Dec 30 at 8800. Call for complete schedule. An intimate setting with a played by the Boston Ballet Orchestra, and danced by the 7 p.m.—Pat McGee Band, tickets: $16.50. big sound, Paradise is one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All entire Boston Ballet Company and children from Boston shows 18+ unless otherwise noted. Dec 26 at 8 p.m.— Ballet School. CLUB PASSIM, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Matisyahu, tickets: $22; Dec 27 at 8 p.m.—The Leevees, Call for full schedule. This intimate coffeehouse in Harvard tickets: $16; Dec 30 & 31 at 9 p.m.—Assembly of Dust, tick- THE NUTCRACKER, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, The Square was a starting place for legendary folk icons such as ets: $15 on Dec 30, $25 on Dec 31.

Sanctuary Theatre, 400 Harvard St., Cambridge, 617-354- Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. Dec 21 at 8 p.m.—Rachael Davis, curr 7467. Performances Dec 21–23 at 6 p.m and Dec 24 at 2 tickets: $12; Dec 22 at 8 p.m.—City of New Orleans benefit, PIANO LOUNGE, Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St., 617-227- p.m. Tickets: $15–35. The Ballet Theatre presents 28 public tickets: $15; Dec 23 at 8 p.m.—Aine Minogue, tickets: $15; 9600. Wed–Sat, from 9 p.m.–midnight, tickets: $5 Wed, $10 performances of artistic director Jose Mateo’s The Dec 29 at 7 and 10 p.m.—Kaki King with Todd Martin, Thu, $15 Fri and $20 Sat. Broadway favorites and other clas- Nutcracker in keeping with its 18-year tradition. With its tickets: $17; Dec 30 & 31 at 7 and 10 p.m.—Ellis Paul, sic songs performed by pianist/vocalist Bobby Wetherbee. ents

acclaimed company of dancers and more than 100 children tickets: $30. ent e

v performing as mice, soldiers, angels and more, this REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Nutcracker is a delight. HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743. Cambridge, 617-661-5099. Dec 22 at 7:30 p.m.—The Shows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club Harlem Gospel Choir, tickets: $20; Dec 31 at 9 p.m.—Nicole SPIRIT OF BOSTON NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE, is renowned for showcasing local classic rock and rhythm ’n’ Nelson, tickets: $125 for dessert, show and champagne Commonwealth Pier, 617-748-1450. Dec 31 at 7:30. Call blues cover bands. Dec 29 & 30—Addison Groove Project, toast, $175 for dinner, show and champagne toast.

for prices and reservations. A five-hour party on the water, tickets: $15; Dec 31—Badfish (Sublime tribute band), v ent e

including dinner buffet, dancing and a spectacular view of tickets: $50. SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 ents the first night fireworks. Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864- 8 and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and SPIRIT OF THE SEASON AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. unless 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include off Route 20 West, One Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, otherwise noted. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–20. dinner and show. Dec 30—Chuck Loeb, tickets: $25, $65

curr 508-347-3362. Daily from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Call for Whether Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this enter- with dinner; Dec 31—Chuck Loeb and Kim Waters, tickets: tickets and reservations. Want to know what a wassail is? tainment club showcases the best alternative and indie $50, $269 with dinner at 8 p.m.; $60, $339 with dinner Or where the tradition of hanging stockings over the fire- PHOTO BY D AVID A LLEN rock bands in town. Dec 21—Princess Superstar, Bling at 11 p.m. place comes from? Meet Father Christmas himself and WHITE CHRISTMAS: The classic songs of Kong and U.V. Protection, tickets: $12; Dec 23—Cave In, learn all about early yuletide traditions, holiday music and Irving Berlin form the framework of this holiday Doomriders and Forensic, tickets: $12; Dec 31— TD BANKNORTH GARDEN, 100 Legends Way (Causeway favorite foods. musical based on the 1954 film playing at the Darkbuster, Robby Roadsteamer, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, Street), 617-624-1000. The former FleetCenter not only hosts Wang Theatre. Refer to listing, left. Brunt of It, tickets: $15. Celtics and Bruins home games, but is the premier indoor WHITE CHRISTMAS, The Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., 800-447-7400. Performances: Dec 19–23 & 26–30 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances: Dec 21, 23, 28 & 30 at 2 p.m.; Dec 24 & 31 at noon. Tickets: $22–78. This new holiday Ringling Bros., The Pickle Family Circus, Cirque Boom and spectacular tells the story of two showbiz buddies who put the International Juggling Association. If you haven't seen Blue Man Group, on a show in a magical Vermont inn and find their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and the unfor- MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267- you haven't seen Boston! gettable songs of Irving Berlin, including the classic title tune, 9300. Refer to listing in Museums. The fine arts are not just this show promises to be a merry and bright theatrical expe- for adults. Special activities: Mon–Fri at 3:30 p.m.— rience for the whole family. Children’s Room, free gallery and workshop program for children ages 6–12, offering active exploration of the MFA’s collection through art projects, drama, poetry and music; Tue, KIDS CORNER Wed, and Thu at 3:30 p.m.—Books Bring Art Alive explores the MFA collections using picture books, gallery activities and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Boston Children’s Theatre, 186 adult/child art projects. Tremont St., The Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts, 617-424-6634. Dec 28–30 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20–22. PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, Boston’s for-children by-children theatre tackles the Disney 617-731-6400. The first puppetry center in New England version of the timeless fairy tale about a hideous monster presents the magical world of puppet theater to a broad and the beautiful girl who falls for him, staged inside the community, enlightening audiences of all ages. Tickets: beautiful and intimate confines of the Freemasons’ Paul $9.50. Dec 21 & 22 at 10:30 a.m.—The Gingerbread Boy Revere Room. and Other Tales; Dec 24 at 1 p.m., Dec 26 & 27 at 1 and 3 p.m. —Beauty and the Beast; Dec 28–30 at 1 and 3 p.m.— BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 The Magic Trunk. Congress St., 617-426-8855. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily organized activities in the Art Studio, Play Space and KidStage, such as music and movement, finger puppet mak- LIVE MUSIC ing and kitchen science. Special events: Dec 23 & 30 from Gift certificates and complete holiday schedule available 5:30–8:30 p.m.—Spirit of the Season. AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popular at the Charles Playhouse and blueman.com! nightclub hosts rock and pop music acts prior to evening THE LOVE SHOW, A CIRCUS & VAUDEVILLE EXPLORATION dance nights with DJs. Dec 29 at 6:30 p.m.—CKY, tickets: REGULAR SCHEDULE CONTACT INFORMATION CHARLES PLAYHOUSE OF SILLY AND SERIOUS RELATIONSHIPS, Arsenal Center for $17; Dec 31 at 10 p.m.—Avalon New Year’s Eve 2006 with the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, 617-923-0100. Dec 28 Dave Ralph, DJ Adilson and Elvis, tickets: $40. Wed+Thu 8, Fri 7, 617.931.2787 74 Warrenton Street Boston & 29 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $30–40. This family-friendly Sat 4,7+10, Sun 2+5 ticketmaster.com 1.800.BLUEMAN circus romp dedicated to the celebration of love features a AXIS, 13 Landsdowne St., 617-262-2437. Call for full sched- Schedule subject to change. Info+Group Sales 617.426.6912 blueman.com ©BMP ___ seven member troupe of performers from Cirque Du Soleil, ule. This popular nightclub hosts rock, punk and alternative ___ 26 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 27

concert arena for the city of Boston. Dec 26 at 7 p.m.— Dec 19 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Golden State Warriors CROWNS, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617- JAM’N 94.5 HollaDay Jam, with Bow Wow, Omarion, Ciara, Dec 21 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Utah Jazz 437-7172. Performances through Dec 23: Wed at 2 and Marcus Houston, Chris Brown and Trey Songz, tickets: 7:30 p.m., Thu at 7:30 p.m. and Fri at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25–75; Dec 27 at 8 p.m.—Trans-Siberian Orchestra, tick- NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE $20–45. This Boston premiere is a joyous celebration of ets: $30.50–51. Gilettte Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776. African-American women and their church hats. This soul- Jan 1 at 1 p.m. vs. Miami Dolphins stirring tribute to the unique cultural phenomenon that fuses T.T. THE BEAR’S PLACE, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617- faith with fashion is based on the Regina Taylor’s acclaimed

492-BEAR. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Call for complete sched- book and told through gospel music and personal reflection, curr ule. Cover: $8–14. Dec 22—Exultation of Larks, Das THEATER interweaving faith, family and the importance of style Happening and Spires; Dec 23—Randi’s Holiday/Birthday through generations. Bash with The Popgun 7, The Dents, Brendan Little and many BIG RIVER, Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Newton, others; Dec 28—Jason Massimo, Guillermo Sexo, Chemist 617-244-0169. Performances Dec 26–30: Mon–Fri at 8 p.m. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, Stuart Street Playhouse, ents

Camp and Kincade; Dec 30—The Charms, The Naked Sams, Tickets: $24; Thu–senior discount $17; Fri–student discount Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 800-447-7400. ent e

v Amusia and The Glass Set; Dec 31—The Rudds, Sidewalk $17. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Performances: Wed–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat & Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Driver and The Pills. this charming show takes audiences on a hilarious, sus- Tickets: $42.50. This hilarious celebration of women and “the penseful and heartwarming trip down the Mississippi River change” starts with four ladies at a Bloomingdale’s lingerie TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536- as Huck Finn tries to help his slave friend Jim escape to sale who bond over their menopausal ailments—memory 1775. Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you freedom. This celebration of Americana adapted from the loss, brain skips, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex,

swing to live jazz and classics from the Great American work of Mark Twain features a score by the king of country too much sex and more. The joyful musical parodies 28 clas- v ent e

Songbook. Dec 19 & 26 at 8 p.m.—Marty Ballou Trio; Dec and folk music, Roger Miller. sic Baby Boomer songs. ents 20–22 at 8:30—Chris Taylor Trio; Dec 23 & 24 at 9 p.m.— Chris Taylor Quartet; Dec 27–29 at 8:30 p.m.—Bob Nieske BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton Trio; Dec 30 at 9 p.m., Dec 31 at 8 p.m.—Bob Nieske Group 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Call for updates to the St., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at with vocalist Maggie Galloway. holiday performance schedule. Performances: Wed & Thu 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34–50.

curr at 8 p.m., Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at Boston’s hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $46–56. This giddily subversive stab at catching the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the SPECIAL EVENTS off-Broadway hit features three muted, blue-painted per- longest-running non-musical play in U.S. history. 1237 Hancock St. 25 West Sreet formers who spoof both contemporary art and modern tech- Quincy Center www.fajitasandritas.com Boston Common DISNEY ON ICE, TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, nology through wry commentary and bemusing antics. The THREE SISTERS, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb 617-774-1200 617-426-1222 617-931-2000. Performances: Dec 28–Jan 1: Wed at 7 show has been updated to include new performance pieces, Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. COL_ArtsGuide_Panorama 12/1/05 3:28p.m.; PM Thu & PaFri atge 11 1a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.; Sat at 11 a.m. new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. Performances through Jan 1: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at and 3 p.m.; Sun at 1 p.m. Tickets: $15–30. Revisit some of Disney’s most romantic and beloved characters as Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics, an ice show spotlighting some of the movies’ greatest heroines. Watch as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and many more glide across the ice bringing a heartwarming tale full of special effects, elegant artistry and humor to life.

FIRST NIGHT BOSTON 2006, dozens of locations throughout the city, 617-542-1399. www.firstnight.org. Dec 31 from 1 p.m.–midnight. First Night buttons: $15; children (under 4) free. The largest New Year’s Eve arts celebration in North America, First Night Boston shines brightly as an art-centered, alcohol-free way to ring in the New Year. See ice sculptures and artworks, two fireworks displays, evening performances and the Grand Procession down Boylston Street. First Night buttons may be purchased at local retailers and other locations.

12TH ANNUAL ARTISTS’ MARKET, DeCordova Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, 781-259-8692. Through Dec 31 Mon–Thu 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. This holiday sales event showcases jewelry, pottery, glass, frames, creative children’s toys and paper goods by the region’s best artisans. sponsored by Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Cocktails • Late Night Dining SPORTS DECEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 24 Saturday and Sunday Brunch BOSTON BRUINS NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE GET TICKETS: 978-232-7200 at The Colonnade Hotel TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-624-1000 Dec 22 at 7 p.m. vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 120 Huntington Avenue • Boston BUY ONLINE: www.nsmt.org 617.425.3240 • brasseriejoboston.com BOSTON CELTICS NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ___ TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-523-3030 ___ 28 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 29

CLUBS & BARS 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. No admission to six major attractions: the John F. Kennedy PUBS AND BARS shows Dec 24 & 25. Tickets: $15–74. Love lies deep and Presidential Library and Museum, New England Aquarium, untapped in the Prozorov girls, until a garrison arrives in their Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Skywalk THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227- remote town. Can the newcomers bring the sisters the hap- Observatory at the Prudential Center and Harvard Museum 2098. Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bell piness they crave in this adaptation of the Anton Chekhov of Natural History. in Hand is the oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub, masterpiece? The production is directed by Polish master offering pints, food and live music, attracts locals, stu- Krystian Lupa, making his U.S. theatrical debut. EXPLORERS PASS, Available at 60 Rowes Wharf, 800-887- dents, and tourists alike. Tue—Karaoke night. 9103. Pass price: $35. The pass offers admission to 10 top TWELFTH NIGHT, Actors Shakespeare Project, Cambridge Boston attractions—including the New England Aquarium, THE CACTUS CLUB, 939 Boylston St., 617-263-0200. Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St., Cambridge, 866- JFK Presidential Library and Boston Harbor Cruises—over a Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Thurs 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; 811-4111. Performances: Thu–Fri at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23- two-day period. Card holders are also entitled to preferred Fri–Sat 11:30 a.m.–midnight; bar open ’til 2 a.m. daily. 40. This comedy of mischief, madness and merry-making entry at select attractions and savings of up to 20% at shops Famous for its margaritas, this restaurant and bar offers a

ents tells the story of Viola, one of Shakespeare’s most delightful and restaurants around the city. full lunch and dinner menu. Sun 10 p.m.–midnight—Free

v heroines, who must disguise herself as a boy. Mistaken iden- taco bar; Tue—Build-your-own margarita night; Wed 6–8 tities, unrequited love and the pursuit of happiness abound, GO BOSTON CARD, Available at Bostix locations at Faneuil p.m.—Margarita and massage night.

leavened with music and the occasional sharp edge. Hall Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor clubs & bar Information Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave, 617-536-4840. Cards can be purchased in one, two, three, five and seven Sun–Wed 11:30–1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. A hangout for TICKETS day increments, and range from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 Red Sox fans since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, this

ent e for children. The GO Boston card offers unlimited free admis- classic bar boasts tons of TVs for watching the Sox—if BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617- sion to more than 60 area atttractions, as well as savings up you get shut out of Fenway Park across the street—and is 723-5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall closed to 20% at local shops and restaurants. loaded with photos depicting the histories of Fenway and Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, including the Sox. Weekend nights DJs spin hits from the ’70s and half-price seats on day of event, for the best performing arts ’80s, as patrons enjoy foosball, pinball and video games.

curr around Boston. Subject to availability. TRANSPORTATION CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Daily 11 a.m.- BOSTON CITYPASS, www.citypass.com. Visit six of Boston’s BOSTON TOWN CAR, 617-782-4000. Downtown to Logan: midnight. Also: Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The model for best attractions for one low price. Save 50 percent and $20; Back Bay to Logan: $25. Lincoln Town Car executive the late sitcom, this Back Bay pub is one of the top tourist THE ALLEY: This hotspot off Boylston Street offers avoid ticket lines. Booklet price: $39; youth (3–11) $19.50. sedans available at reasonable rates. Professional, courteous attractions in Boston. Live weekend entertainment. entertainment at four different clubs, including s Ticket booklets are available at the first attraction visited drivers for tours, airport, getting around town and long dis- karaoke at The Alley Cat, pictured above. Refer to and are valid for a year. The CityPass ticket booklet includes tance runs. All major credit cards accepted. DAISY BUCHANAN’S, 240 Newbury St., 617-247-8516. listing, below. Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. Cash only. Located on Boston’s hopping Newbury Street, this casual singles spot attracts college students, businessmen and women, and boston ballet even the occasional professional athlete, and remains one of TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Listen the city’s most popular bars. Full kitchen serves pub-style to the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week while experi- MIKKO NISSINEN Artistic Director food seven nights a week. encing the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Prudential Center. Featuring a midnight menu, Sun–Wed ’til 1 a.m.; DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. BOSTON’S Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Daily 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m. Live HOLIDAY music seven nights a week. No cover, no dress code and cer- tainly no class. Seventy-four kinds of beer for the novice or NIGHTCLUBS Family serious sudster, and a full bar for the hardcore. This restaurant (of sorts) features buckets of messy ribs, shrimp, lobster, THE ALLEY, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Fri–Sat 10 PresentedPresented byby TRADITION! chicken, catfish and crab legs. p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famous Boylston Street alleyway, this one-stop nightspot includes the Big Easy JULIEN BAR, Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- Bar, The Alley Cat, Sweetwater Cafe and the Liquor Store, 1900. Enjoy cocktails and piano entertainment in this historic where you can ride Boston’s only mechanical bull. Party THROUGH DEC 30 DUE TO DEMAND lounge, voted Boston’s “Best Fancy Bar.” Mon–Sat from 11 Mardi Gras-style on Boston’s version of Bourbon Street. a.m.–1 a.m.—Dance to the rhythm of pianist Jeffrey Moore. 4 SHOWS ADDED! Sun from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.—Sunday Jazz Brunch in Café ARIA, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Tue–Sat 11 p.m.–2 Call TODAY! Fleuri. No cover. a.m. Cover: $5–15. Call for age restrictions. Located in the Great seats available! basement of the Wilbur Theatre, this nightspot features chic THE OAK BAR, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James decor with plush red couches and dance music—from TICKETMASTER.COM ? ? ? ? ? ? Ave., Copley Square, 617-267-5300. A favorite among the International to House. Dress to impress. 617.931.2787 fine scotch and cigar crowd, The Oak Bar is a Boston favorite NUT38 Dec 15 Noon* for upscale lounging. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight and Fri & AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Thu–Sun 10 GROUP SAVINGS! NUT39 Dec 23 2:00pm Sat 11 a.m.–1 a.m.—Diane Fischer performs. No cover. p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ on Thu & Fri; 21+ on Sat & 617.456.6343 NUT40 Dec 26 2:00pm Sun. One of Boston’s premier nightclubs featuring Euro and THE PURPLE SHAMROCK, 1 Union St., 617-227-2060. Top 40 dance nights. It’s also the city’s largest club venue for THE OPERA HOUSE NUT41 Dec 26 7:30pm Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Located on the Freedom Trail, live music acts. Thu—Hip-hop night; Fri—renowned DJs *Special Group Discounts The Purple Shamrock offers an escape from the nearby from around the world at Avaland; Sat—Tease with DJ BOX OFFICE activity of Quincy Market. Menu items include burgers, Adilson; Sun—Gay Night. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm sandwiches, hearty pastas, fresh seafood, tender steaks and more. After dark, The Purple Shamrock has nightly AXIS, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Mon & Thu–Sun 10 www.bostonballet.org entertainment, including a mix of live music, karaoke p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–20. 19+. Mon—Static, gay night; ___ and DJs. Thu—International College Night, featuring house music; ___ 30 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 31

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Dorchester, nextto UMass Boston, off MorrisseyBoulevard, JOHN F ISABELLA STEWART GARDNERMUSEUM, INSTITUTE OFCONTEMPORARY ART, 6338. GIBSON HOUSEMUSEUM, Independence, oftheBigDig; Archaeology Atlas of American Specialexhibits: orgenealogy. is idealforfansofhistory houses thecollectionofMassachusetts Archives and thismuseum PresidentialLibrary, Across fromtheJFK COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM, tures. Africanand African-American cul- ing Boston’s Caribbean, celebrat- fusesscienceandart;BostonBlack, sounds that and shapes, awonderlandofcolors, Pattern Wizardry, Castles, minia diso:$7;students&seniors$5;children$2. 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U Closed Christmas& Commissioned byBostonaristo- 3 ecnS. 617-267- 137 BeaconSt., Installa Open daily10a.m.–5p.m., ri noon–5p.m., Massachusetts Archives SED uemWaf 300 Museum Wharf, U Open daily 9 a.m.–5p.m. tions ofcontemporary L NDER TD 5 oltnS. 617- St., 955 Boylston Thomas Hirschhorn tures aplethoraof ,2&3p.m. t 1, . & TM. Y ANDMUSEUM, V 280 The Fenway,280 The A isitors named Thu ’til9p.m.; UTHORIZATION Mon–Fri Adams; ved 19thcen New Year’s A Le ; - Yoda (above). props from thefilms,includingpuppetusedfor Where ScienceMeetsImagination, whichfeatures MUSEUM OFSCIENCE: pr . esents itsblockbusternewexhibit,StarW ersDy Free welcome. admission;donations Year’s Day. Mon–Sa Presidential Library. Kennedy Folk Art fromtheCollectionsofJohnF. Heartfelt, JFK’ from aselectionofmaterials featuring in World War II, JFK Specialexhibits: andmore. 20videopresentations theaters, three leadershipandlegacy in21exhibits, Kennedy’s life, THE MUSEUMOFAFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY, toursheld every Gallery MCMULLEN MUSEUMOFAR LARZ ANDERSONAUTOMUSEUM, 12) free;librar students &seniors$8;children(13–17)$7;(under $10; Admission: Closed Christmas&New Year’s Day. history ofBoston’shistory 19th-century African-American communi- 1am– .. a u on5pm Free admission. &Sunnoon–5p.m. Sat 11 a.m.–4p.m., the owner’s originalhome. collection ofhistoricautomobilesinthena lauded forpresentinginterdisciplinar American collections. Asianand foritsEuropean, new questionsandrenowned Fee includes admissiontoallmuseumexhibits. $7;children$5. events: AdmissiontotheLawn under) free. $5; students, New Admission: Year’s Day. ClosedChristmas& a.m.–5 p.m. il 1-2-02 www.afroammuseum.org. 617-725-0022. Hill, Beacon (cornerofSmith Court), St. 46Joy Meeting House, Newton St., omnelhAe,Cetu il 617-552-8100. Hill, Chestnut Commonwealth Ave., DECEMBER 19,2005–JANUAR s military service intheSouth Pacific; service Handmadeand s military t 10a.m.–4p.m. MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Brookline, seniors andchildren(6–18)$3;(5 y forumsfree. Refer tolisting,page34. 617-522-6547. Fri 12:30p.m. at Closed onChristmasand New This museumportrays T , Boston College, The popularmuseum Larz y exhibitstha Open Anderson P This museumis tion isdisplayedin T ue–Sun 10 Open African Y 1, 2006 The oldest 140 Explore the t spark Mon–Fri ark, 15 ars:

33 ___ useums & g & useums m alleries m useums & galleries ___ 35 Y 1, 2006 Parking Available Parking 617-375-0076 205 Newbury Street www.internationalposter.com www.internationalposter.com Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Mon–Sat 10 World Leading Collection World of Original Vintage Posters DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUAR Relive s Birds, Mon–Fri Mon–Fri pe by 51 26 Oxford St., 26 Oxford urnpike. T vid Sibley’ ARK, Admission: $9; Mind and Hand, the sculpture of Da Designed by James Ames St., 617-253- 20 American landsca Among the museum’s 17 Among the museum’s ON Special exhibits: Ongoing exhibits: 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978- 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Day:Year’s New noon– Quincy and Broadway streets,Quincy 617- TS CENTER, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. Christian Jankowski: Everything Fell ; Gestural Engineering, Wed 3–5 p.m.Wed Eve, Closed Christmas Dodos, Meteorites, and Trilobites treasures — Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Daily 9 Admission: $7.50; wer models created1886 and 1936. between wthorne. t MIT ar and the changing ours: at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Mon–Fri Asian art; Silver and Shawls, India, Europe and Tour one of the largest contemporary art Tour A MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE P T Mon–Sun Exhibits interpret themes and ideas relatedExhibits interpret themes and MIT to W . premier showcases for One of Boston’s Ample free parking on Cambridge OND BOST ue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m.ue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri Eve Year’s New T ARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, OF NATURAL ARD MUSEUM vailable. 495-9400. Museum for hours and admission fees. history,Concord’s American habitation and from Native European settlement to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, the Alcotts and Ha Sandy Pond Road,Sandy Pond Lincoln, 781-259-8355. ’til 4 p.m., Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. closed Free admission research and activities. the making of MIT scientists and engineers; Flashes of Inspiration, the work of Harold Edgerton; Holography: The Robots and Beyond,Light Fantastic; exploring artificial intelligence a Arthur Ganson. Stirling, famous post-modernist architect, Britain’s the museum houses ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Special exhibits: Evocative Creatures, animal motifs and sym- bols in East the Colonial art market 4680. DECORDOV MIT LIST VISUAL AR through Dec 31 THE MIT MUSEUM, SACKLER MUSEUM, BEY CONCORD MUSEUM, 369-9763. HARV Collection of Ware internationallygalleries is the acclaimed Models of Plants,Blaschka Glass of over a unique collection 3,000 glass flo Special exhibits: of nature and science at Harvard;Climate Change, Our Global Experiment. college students & seniors $6; children (3–18) $5; free Sun (3–18) $5; free $6; children students & seniors college 9 a.m.–noon and Christmas, Day. Year’s & New contemporary art, position as a Center reflects MIT’s the List by presenting works from cutting-edge research institution leading contemporary artists.the world’s Special exhibit: 5 p.m. Closed on Christmas. Admission: $12.50; seniors & students with I.D. $10; children (6–17) $6.50; family rates a Trees, 50 original watercolors by the gifted illustrator; Family a literature. celebration of children’s seniors, students & children (6–12) $6. Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, free admission. Closed Christmas & New Year’s. 617-495-3045. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. & Closed Christmas Day.Year’s New Admission: $5; students, seniors & youth (5–18) $2. Together, featuring photographs, video and film installations by the German-born artist. museums and the only permanent public sculpture park in New England. Special exhibits: Killing Ground, photographs of the Civil Paradox,John Huddleston; Zeno’s Arnold; by Robert Saga, the Arno Rafael Minkkinen,journey of photographs 1970–2005. The es. , 2000 vard ours: Mon–Fri T FFECT y European E A museum devoted The museum displays es the exhibit ATRIX 18th Centur M al or Kendall squar Sun 1–5 p.m. t 10 a.m. Werner Otto Hall, Otto Werner 32 Quincy HE vard; Refer to listing, page 35. Centr T y featur d, y Booth located at the Har t Har ar w visitors to load and fire a cannon, v Quincy and Broadway streets,Quincy 617- ver FROM Art a , t 10 a.m.–5 p.m., an installation of works since 1960. in battle. Tours: at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Mon–Fri veling to Har tion, American a Mon–Sa Includes weapons,Includes documents, more. journals and ANKOWSKI tifica J Everything Fell Together, the first large-scale Everything Fell Together, survey of the work of German conceptual artist Christian Jankowski. Cambridge galler MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER: MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS to Central and Northern European artists, with an emphasis on German-speaking countries. Special exhibits: Extra Ordinary Every Day, The Bauhaus at the Busch-Reisinger; Stra 495-9400. CAMBRIDGE Due to limited parking, the Red Line it is best to take when tr The Cambridge Disco BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Open MUSEUM, FOGG ART Constitution “T” Square information. additional provides entrance at 1 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas, Day & Year’s New January 2. Admission: $6.50; seniors & college students $5; children (under 18) free; free Sa St.Art Museum), (enter through the Fogg 617-495-9400. European and American masterpieces from the Middle Ages American masterpieces from the Middle European and to the present and hosts concerts and guided tours. Special exhibits: Museum for hours and admission fees. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned war- oldest commissioned flagship and the world’s Navy’s ship. Interactive exhibits allo sleeping quarters and virtually command the try out a sailor’s Ceramics Painting; French drawings from & paintings French Ceramics Painting; Dunlop Collection. Harvard’s - HRISTIAN and ticket- Open : C The ads and ighter Pilot; F Dinosaurs: ABOVE plus laser and ish, F Admission on the 5th and 6th floor pre- ar, Away: Far The wcases New F Housed in the former $14; seniors $12; chil Antarctica; F Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown Navy Mars!; Bugs! ter: pen daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. O Thea 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Walnut Ave.,Walnut Roxbury, 617-442- Admission: Museum sho 465 Huntington Ave.,465 Huntington 617-267- Fri ’til 9 p.m.Fri ‘til 2 Christmas Eve Science Park, 617-723-2500. 300 Playing by the Rules: The museum houses an outstanding ; a neo-Gothic structure built in the early a neo-Gothic structure , in historyWar and the Russo-Japanese ar Interactive science exhibits, W Open daily The Sports wing at the Planetarium: 617-426-1812. African artifacts, prints and drawings; it also Tue–Sun 1–5 p.m.; by appointment 1–5 p.m.; for groups. Tue–Sun Sho free. wn, At the Mugar Omni tional and international traveling exhibits. Special vailable. AN ARTISTS, At the Wright 3D Theater: Wright 3D At the Words of Thunder, of Words Lloyd William and the Garrison . this museum holds a slide archive and an extensive this museum holds a slide archive losed on Christmas. Open Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.,Open Sat–Tue 10 Wed–Fri Open c Thu & Fri after 5 p.m.,Thu & Fri after 4 p.m., Wed $2 discount; t the African Meeting House,African t the African-American oldest the

ireflies museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,”museum preserves the treasures of the U.S. Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day.Year’s Closed Christmas & New admission. Free Oak Bend Mansion, 1870s, collection of ed separately: $20, $18 seniors, $17 children; a.m.–9:45 p.m. after 5 p.m., (Thu & Fri west wing only). Day.Year’s Closed Christmas & New two Admission (includes visits in a 10-day period): students & seniors $15; college $13; 18) $6.50 on weekdays pay as you wish; children (under before 3 p.m., free at all other times. Separate ticketing for Gund Gallery exhibit. 8614. Admission: & seniors $3. $4; students astronomy shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Special exhibits:Wars: Star Where Science Meets Imagination, 9300. PANORAMA U.S.S. CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, MUSEUM SPORTS Worlds of Star Wars; Countdown to Supernova; The Sky Countdown to Supernova; Wars; Star of Worlds Tonight. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, THE MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO- OF THE NATIONAL THE MUSEUM AMERIC ty a the United States.still standing in church In addition, there Trail. mapsare tour available Heritage for the Black Special exhibit: Abolition. Ambassadors of hour only, until 3 p.m.TDduring Hours altered Banknorth Garden events, call ahead.Year’s Closed Christmas & New Day. Admission: $6; seniors & (6–17) $4; children children (under 6) Special Effects. listings in Currently for complete Refer to Film schedule. mium seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, 617-624-1234. imagery; Ansel Adams, American photographer. collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from ancient times through the present, Asiatic art in the boasts the most comprehensive collection of world. Special exhibits: Sounds of the Silk Road, musical West,American Asia; instruments of A Dust and Dreams; Much Recorded daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., p.m., Modelling the Mosaic F hosts na Exhibits:With Fabric, The Beaded Prayers Project; Painting quilts by Michelle David. dren (3–11) $11; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser show and Omni theater tickets: $8.50; seniors $7.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts a England’s rich sports heritagecollec- through an unparalleled England’s tion of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. the Exhibits include portraits,Boston Bruins Hall of Fame the Boston Garden Box,Penalty and much more. Olympic Heroes New England’s Charlesto

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NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, garden and 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. 781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. commercial environments. The gallery also boasts an outdoor Admission: $3. PRC exhibitions and educational programs are Closed Christmas, Christmas Eve, & New Year’s Day. Free sculpture garden. Over 75 U.S. and international artists are rep- guided by a philosophical inquiry into the intersection of admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions on American resented in various mediums, including glass, ceramics, wood, photography with other aesthetic, professional and critical history and popular culture as a way of preserving our stone, mixed media and textiles. Special exhibit: Off the Wall, discourses. Special exhibit: Group Portrait. national heritage. Special exhibits: Blue Monday, Doing new works by Gail Taylor, Bernice Koff and Paula DeSimone. Laundry in America; Teenage Hobos in the Great Depression, PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Materials from the Uys Family Collection; September 11: MILLS GALLERY, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work by Bearing Witness to History St., 617-426-8835. Wed & Thu noon–5 p.m., Fri & Sat Israeli, American and internationally known contemporary noon–10 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The BCA presents exciting artists. The Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case for PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, contemporary works by established and emerging local, the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s real- 866-745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Christmas & regional, national and international visual artists, mounting ly more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special exhibit: New Year’s Day. Admission: $13; seniors $11; students $9; approximately six large-scale exhibitions in the 2,200 square through Dec 31—Gerald Garston, A Good Life in Your Eyes children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest continually foot Mills Gallery each year. Special exhibit: The 19th operating museum boasts a brand-new wing with a 190-seat Drawing Show, artists create wall drawings for the gallery. SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collection 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country special- and decorative art; a maritime collection dating back to the Tue–Sat 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, museum’s earliest days; and the first collection of Native of contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special glass and ceramics range from cutting edge to traditional, American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: All of My exhibit: John Imber. from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: Artcessorize, Life, contemporary works by Native American artists; Air featuring 25 artists who create funky, eclectic and innovative Lines; Taj Mahal, the Building of a Legend; The Artful Teapot; PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri jewelry, scarves, belts, hats, shoes and other accessories. Yin Yu Tang, the 16-bedroom home of a prosperous Chinese 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to pre-

merchant of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed senting contemporary representational and abstract works by VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. Mon–Fri m separately: $4. living artists, the gallery rotates its exhibitions every five 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Established in

weeks to represent different members of the artistic commu- 1841, Vose Galleries—the oldest family-owned art gallery in useums & g THE ROSE ART MUSEUM, Brandeis University, 415 South St., D ONALD B RUN, R HEINBRÜCKE, BASEL, C . 1955 nity, both established and up-and-coming. Special exhibit: the United States—specializes in American artists from the Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY: The through Dec 23—Pastels by Sidney Hurwitz. 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Their new contemporary $3; museum members and children (under 16) free. The Newbury Street gallery features its holiday- wing, expanding the collection to living artists, opened in Rose boasts a collection of modern and contemporary art by themed Deco the Halls! exhibit from through PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER, Boston University, 2001. Special exhibit: through Dec 31—Tease, the art of artists including de Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol. January 15. Refer to listing, below. 832 Commonwealth Ave., 617-353-0700. Tue, Wed, & Fri Michael Theise. Special exhibits: “Post” and After, Contemporary Art from the alleries Brandeis University Collection

1 SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, that has served as an alternative venue for innovative solo Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed sculpture exhibitions since 1992. Christmas & New Year’s Day. Admission: $6.50; seniors $6; children (6–14) $4.50. Life-size stage settings and historical- BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 27 Thayer St., 617-451-3605.

ly accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the Salem Witch Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year’s. alleries Trials and executions of 1692. Translations available in Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features shows by members Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Special of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visiting artists are exhibit: Witches, Evolving Perceptions. selected by current members.

CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue– GALLERIES Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest- useums & g running of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs ARDEN GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610. has one of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, m Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Arden specializes in contempo- watercolors, prints and sculpture in the United States. rary oil paintings and sculpture by nationally and internation- Special exhibits: 19th Century American Landscapes; ally renowned artists, whose styles range from super realism Mezzotints by Laurent Schkolnyk; On the Move, transporta- to abstraction. tion in art.

BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262- HOWARD YEZERSKI GALLERY, 14 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, 4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Closed Dec 25–Jan 1. 617-262-0550. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Features contem- The Barbara Krakow Gallery attracts top contemporary artists porary art, including photography, sculpture and prints. Special from around the world, showcasing work that focuses on exhibit: through Dec 23—Rhona Bitner, Photographs from the minimalism and conceptualism. Stage Series; coffee cup paintings by Susan Jane Belton.

BERENBERG GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262-4490. INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., 4 Clarendon St., 617-536-0800. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The 617-375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 Berenberg Gallery brings to Boston the dynamic creations of a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. This internationally recog- contemporary folk and self-taught artists. Special exhibit nized fine art poster gallery displays original vintage posters through Dec 23: Two of a Kind, Shared Visions by Cher from the 1890s through to post-World War II modern mas- Shaffer and Gabriel Shaffer. ters. Special exhibit: Deco the Halls, a holiday poster show.

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SIGHTSEEING MAP INDEX ICE SKATING ADVERTISER INDEX Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum K3 125 BOSTON LODGING JFK Federal Building F10 126 Best Western Boston K1 CHARLES HOTEL ICE SKATING RINK, 1 Bennett St., Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse H8 1 JFK Library L10 127 Best Western Roundhouse Suites L8 John Hancock Tower H7 128 Cambridge, 617-864-1200. Mon–Fri from 3–8 p.m., Sat & Fajitas & ’Ritas H9 2 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 Jordan Hall K5 Boston Harbor Hotel G12 Sun from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Fees: $5; skate rental, $5, children Florentine Café F12 3 Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129 Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7 (under 12) $3. This 2,900-square-foot, illuminated outdoor Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13 Boston Marriot/Long Wharf F12 ice skating rink marks boasts rink-side refreshments from The Hungry i F8 4 Kenmore Square G3 Boston Park Plaza H8 Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130 the New England-influenced restaurant Henrietta’s Table, Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 including hot toddies and vanilla-infused hot chocolate. Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 5 Lansdowne Street H4 135 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 Louisburg Square F8 136 Jimmy’s Harborside K14 6 Charlesmark Hotel H7 Mass. College of Art K3 137 Club Quarters G11 FROG POND ICE SKATING RINK, 617-635-4505. Mon 10 Museum of Afro-American History F9 100 Lucca Restaurant F11 7 The Colonnade J6 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue–Thu and Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri & Sat 10 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 a.m.–10 p.m. Fees: $3; children (under 13) free; rental Museum of Science D8 139 Mamma Maria G12 8 Copley Square Hotel H7 skates $5; skate sharpening $5; lockers $1. Ice skating on New England Aquarium G13 Days Inn Boston B1 New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 Boston Common’s Frog Pond has become a staple of winter- Advertiser map locator New Old South Church G6 141 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 time in Boston. The heated skate house offers hot chocolate, North Station D9 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 snacks and music. Northeastern University K4 142 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 POINTS OF INTEREST Old City Hall G10 143 Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 African Meeting House F9 100 Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7 Arlington Street Church G8 Old North Church E11 145 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 SIGHTS OF INTEREST Back Bay Station J7 Old South Meeting House G10 146 Four Seasons Hotel H8 Bank of America Pavilion K14 115 Old State House G11 147 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617- Berklee College of Music H5 102 The Opera House H9 148 The Harborside Inn G12 524-1718. Grounds open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Free Berklee Performance Center H5 Park Street Church G10 149 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 admission. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 Park Street Station G9 150 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1. Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 103 Paul Revere House E11 151 Holiday Inn Express L9 Boston Center for the Arts J8 104 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 This 265-acre tree sanctuary designed by Emerald Necklace Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO Boston City Hall F10 Post Office Square G11 153 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a Boston Common G9 Prudential Center H6 120 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 National Historic Landmark, the arboretum and its gardens CHARLES HOTEL ICE SKATING RINK: Enjoy Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 contain more than 7,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and flow- wintery fun at this outdoor venue before warming up Boston Design Center K15 Quincy Market G11 154 Hotel Buckminster G3 ers, all labeled for your perusal. at the snack bar with some hot beverages created Boston Massacre Site G11 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 155 Hotel Commonwealth G4 Boston Public Library H6 Rowes Wharf H13 by nearby Henrietta’s Table. Refer to listing, left. Howard Johnson Lodge H3 1/2 Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105 Shubert Theatre J9 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 BOSTON ATHENAEUM, 10 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. sightseeing Boston University G2 Sightseeing boats G13 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 Member hours: Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Mon 8:30 Bunker Hill Monument B9 Simmons College K3 156 John Hancock Conference Center H7 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1. Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 South Station Information Center J11 157 Jurys Boston H8 Public tours: Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations required. One of Hill, one of the first major battles of the Revolution. Or climb the Central Burying Ground H9 State House G9 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 Charles Playhouse J9 Suffolk University F9 158 the oldest and most distinguished private libraries in the United nearby Bunker Hill Monument, a 221-foot granite obelisk. La Quinta Inn Boston/Somerville A7 States, the Athenaeum was founded in 1807. For nearly half a Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 Symphony Hall J5 159 Lenox Hotel H6 Cheers Bar G8 TD Banknorth Garden E10 116 Marriott Courtyard H7 century, it was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE, 617-635-4305. This tree-lined Children’s Museum J12 106 Tip O’Neill Building E9 160 Marriott’s Custom House G12 Boston, and by 1851 it had become one of the five largest park along the Charles River basin is a popular spot for leisurely Christian Science Center J5 107 Transportation Building H9 Marriott Quincy L9 libraries in the country. strolls and picnics as well as recreational activities. Sports Christopher Columbus Park F12 Trinity Church G7 161 The Midtown Hotel J6 enthusiasts are drawn to the 17-mile biking, jogging and walk- Citgo sign G3 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 Colonial Theatre H9 USS Constitution Museum D10 BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, ing path between the Museum of Science and Watertown, while Milner Hotel H9 Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. others flock to the water to sail, windsurf, canoe or kayak. The Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 Wang Center for the Performing Arts J9 162 NINE ZERO Hotel G10 Copley Place J7 109 Wheelock College J2 163 Omni Parker House G10 Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public nearby DCR Hatch Shell frequently hosts concerts and films, as Copley Square H7 Wilbur Theatre J9 Onyx Hotel E10 botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse well as performances by the world-famous Boston Pops. Copley Theatre H7 World Trade Center J14 Radisson Hotel H8 greenery, as well as sculptures, including one that commemo- Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164 Ramada Inn Boston L9 rates the popular children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310-6300. Custom House Tower G12 111 CAMBRIDGE MAP Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 fixtures include the Lagoon, home to the famed Swan Boats Free historical tours offered Mon–Thu 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Fri & Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 Downtown Crossing H10 Cambridge City Hall C4 Ritz Carlton Hotel G8 from April through Labor Day, and a suspension bridge designed Sat 4 p.m. Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1. Tours may be cancelled due Emerald Necklace J1-J11 CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Seaport Hotel K14 as a miniature replica of the Brooklyn Bridge. to weather conditions, call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper, the Emerson College H9 112 Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165 Sheraton Boston H6 Custom House stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the Emmanuel College J2 113 Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryA3166 Tremont House J9 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, city’s most impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 Harvard Square B2 Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 Faneuil Hall G11 Harvard University B2 617-536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m., clock tower and restored with modern luxuries, the building epit- Wyndham Boston Hotel G12 Sun 1–5 p.m. Closed Dec 25 & 26 & Jan 1. Free admission. Art omizes the preservation of Boston’s historic architecture. Today, Fenway Park H3 MIT E5 Wyndham Chelsea A12 Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117 & Architecture tours offered Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 6 the Marriott Corporation operates this landmark. Government Center G10 HEALTHCARE CAMBRIDGE LODGING p.m., Fri & Sat at 11 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m. The first publicly sup- Granary Burial Ground G10 118 Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr.J2180 Charles Hotel B1 ported municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a EMERALD NECKLACE, parks throughout Boston, 617-232-5374. Hatch Memorial Shell F7 Boston Medical Center L8 181 maps Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 year, who come to view this architectural masterpiece and its Free guided tours by appointment only. This world-famous string Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Horticultural Hall J5 119 Children’s Hospital K2 183 collection of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits of parks that runs through the city was the brainchild of Hotel Marlowe D7 and children’s programs run throughout the year. renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and took Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 Hotel at MIT D4 Hynes Convention Center H5 Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 almost 20 years to complete. The six green spaces—Back Bay Information Centers: Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184 Inn at Harvard B2 BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park Visitors Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Pond, Arnold Arboretum Boston Common G9 117 Longwood Medical area K2 Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yards from the and Franklin Park—stretch five miles from the Charles River to Prudential Center H6 120 Mass. Eye & Ear InfirmaryE8186 Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 U.S.S. Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 9 Dorchester and make up over 1,000 acres of parkland. Although not National Park Service G11 121 Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 a.m.–5 p.m. Monument open daily from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed officially part of the Emerald Necklace, Boston Common and the Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122 New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 Royal Sonesta D7 Institute of Contemporary Art H5 123 New England Med. Ctr.J9189 Sheraton Commander A1 Dec 25 & Jan 1. Free admission. Check out “Whites of Their Public Garden are sometimes considered the starting points, and ___ International Place H12 124 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 Eyes,” a dramatic multimedia presentation of the Battle of Bunker are connected to the Necklace by the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. ___ 42 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 43

THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 175 Huntington spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and beyond choose from age-appropriate tours offering lively descriptions of Ave., 617-450-2000. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed and learn about the city’s 375 years of culture and history on the works to help further the understanding of art. at noon and 7:30 p.m. The original Mother Church built in 1894 new Antennae Audio Tour. Recently added displays include is at the heart of the Christian Science Center, situated on 14 “Dreams of Freedom,” featuring the Boston immigrant experience; BOSTON AUDISSEY, Boston Common Visitors Center, 617-426- acres in the Back Bay. The Romanesque structure is made from an exhibit overlooking Fenway Park dedicated to the legendary Red 3115. www.audisseytours.com. MP3 version $12.95, CD version New Hampshire granite with stained glass windows illustrating Sox slugger Ted Williams; and a new theater showing “Wings Over $19.95. Boston Audissey is a unique MP3/iPod walking tour Biblical events. Also see listing for the Mary Baker Eddy Library. Boston,” a spectacular aerial tour of the entire city. through the city of Boston, presented with sound effects and music by 14 Bostonian narrators who lead you to the hidden FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524-0128. TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Open daily secrets of the city, from slave meeting houses, to duels on the Open daily from dawn to dusk. Created in 1848, this cemetery from 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; tours available. Built in 1877, this house of Common, to the former headquarters of the Boston Mafia. serves as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Anne Sexton, worship, a combination of Victorian, Gothic and French e.e. cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Boston Celtic Romanesque styles, is one of the great masterpieces of FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours Reggie Lewis. The 275 acres of twisting paths also contain American church architecture. The building is located in Copley daily each hour from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets (prices reduced due to sculptural treasures, an arboretum, a “library” of life stories and Square adjacent to the I.M. Pei-designed John Hancock Tower, construction): $8; children (under 14) $5. Tours originate at the an open-air museum. itself a contemporary architectural masterpiece. Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have you dreamt of walking across the field HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227- where Red Sox legends spent their glory days? This tour offers a 3956. Open Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m., tours every 30 minutes. TOURS AND TRAILS behind-the-scenes look at America’s oldest active Major League Admission: $8; seniors $4; students $2.50; free for kids, Historic ballpark, including a glimpse behind the famed “Green Monster.” New England members and Boston residents. $24 maximum BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 617-742-5415. Tours by request. Call at per family. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis and his wife, least 24 hours in advance for reservations. A guided tour through THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL Sally, this grand mansion is a brilliant example of high-style the north side of Beacon Hill, including the homes of politicians and PLAYERS, departs from the Visitor Center on Boston Common, Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, business entrepreneurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the oldest 617-357-8300. Tours daily at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tickets: and family life of the post-Revolution American elite. standing house built by an African-American (1797); and the home $12; children (12 and under) $6. Explore the Freedom Trail with of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored runaway slaves. Maps costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James Otis, JOHN HANCOCK TOWER, 200 Clarendon St., 617-572-6429. are available at the Museum of Afro-American History. Abigail Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute tour. Stops Rising 62 stories into the sky, this I.M. Pei-designed, sliver-of- include the Park Street Church, the Boston Massacre Site, the Langham Hotel, Boston (formerly Le Meridien) glass skyscraper is New England’s tallest building and is consid- BOSTON ART TOURS, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour schedule. Old State House and Faneuil Hall. 250 Franklin Street, Boston ered by many to be one of the most beautiful skyscrapers in the Tickets: $25; teens $15; children (under 12) free. Boston Art 617.956.8752 world. The building houses the headquarters of its namesake, Tours offers various excursions to area museums and galleries HARPOON BREWERY TOUR, 306 Northern Ave., 888-HARPOON www.langhamhotels.com insurance giant John Hancock Financial. Unfortunately, the obser- that highlight different historical time periods. Families may ext. 522. Tours: Tue–Sat at 3 p.m., Fri & Sat at 1 p.m. Closed

vatory on the 60th floor was closed after September 11, 2001. sightseeing

THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Mass. Ave., 617-450- 7000. Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Dec 24 & 25 and Jan 1. Admission: $6; seniors, students with ID and youth (6–17) $4; children (under 6) and members free. Home to the world-famous Mapparium, a three-story stained-glass globe depicting the world as it existed in 1934, which guests can walk through. Visitors to the library can follow Mary Baker Eddy’s quest for insight and embark on one of their own through interactive exhibits in the Quest Gallery, or try out a “desk job” at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor.

sightseeing MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, Concord and Lexington, 978-369-6993. North Bridge Visitor Center is at 174 Liberty St., open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Dec 25 & 26 and Jan 1. Created in 1959 to preserve the sites associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution, Minute Man Park con- sists of over 900 acres of land along original segments of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, including Lexington Green and Concord’s North Bridge. The park also preserves The Wayside, the 19th-century home of literary greats Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sidney.

Prices range from $45.00 to $56.00 NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street near Children under 12, $17.50. Faneuil Hall. This haunting memorial features six luminous glass Sunday seatings: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. towers etched with the six million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and read the dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy.

Langham Hotel, Boston (formerly Le Meridien) THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 250 Franklin Street, Boston 617-859-0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Skywalk kiosk closes 617.451.1900, ext. 7125 at 6 p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of www.langhamhotels.com interest): $9.50; seniors $7; children (under 12) $6.50. Observatory ___ may be closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. Enjoy ___ 44 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 45 Dec 30 & 31. Free admission. This waterfront institution was PHOTO WALKS, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily (except Wed) at 1 Admission: $15.95; seniors $13.95; children (3–11) $8.95; chil- the first brewery in 25 years to be granted a permit to brew p.m; Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat at 10 a.m. also. Call for reservations dren (under 3) free. Refer to Currently section under Film for and package beer commercially when it opened in 1987. and departure locations. Tickets: $25; students $20; children IMAX theater listings. Combination ticket prices available. Visitors gather at the Tap Room, which overlooks the brewery, (ages 10–17) $15. Explore Boston on a photographic journey Dedicated to advancing knowledge of the world of water, this for 30- to 45-minute tours of the plant. that reveals the scenic treasures of the Public Garden, Beacon outstanding aquatic zoo features a 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean Hill, the Freedom Trail and the waterfront. Each walking tour pro- Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef with sharks, sea turtles, NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the “T” to vides fascinating historical information and simple, creative tips moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure to check out the pop- Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Dec 28 at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., Dec 30 at on composing artistic photographs of area attractions. ular penguin habitat. Special exhibit: Amazing Jellies. The adja- 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Reservations required. Custom tours for groups cent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is the first theater of its kind in available. Tickets: $48. Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE HISTORY, the Boston area. Refer to Film in Currently for complete IMAX and culture, hosts award-winning culinary walking tours through 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-522-9080. Tours: Thu at 2 theater listings and Kids Corner for special events. one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. p.m.; Fri at 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sat at noon, 1 and 2 p.m.; one-hour tours include samples (ID required). Tickets: $1; donation given to a STONE ZOO, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. Open NORTH END SECRET TOURS, North Square (across from The Paul local charity. Call for complete hours, special events and closings. daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Dec 25. Admission: $7.50; seniors Revere House), 617-720-2283. Fri & Sat 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Learn about the art of brewing beer and taste rich malts and spicy $6.50; children (2–15) $4.50; children (under 2) free. Highlights Reservations required. Tickets: $30 per person. This two-hour guided hops on this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. include Snowy Owl creek, Mexican gray wolves, snow leopards, walking tour explores some of the hidden courtyards and passage- jaguars, reindeer, river otters, llamas and miniature donkeys, as ways of the North End, visits the birthplace of Kennedy matriarch well as educational programs at the Animal Discovery Center. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and tells unusual tales of Boston’s oldest WILDLIFE The Zoo is also home to the nation’s first “Earth Park.” Special neighborhood, like the disastrous and tragic Great Boston Molassas exhibit: Lord of the Wings: Birds of Prey, an ongoing educational Flood of 1919 that devestated much of the historic city sector. FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, show. Special event: through Dec 30—Zoolights, a nighttime 617-541-LION. Open daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $9.50; holiday lighting extravaganza, featuring reindeer, Santa’s castle OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7010. seniors $8; children (2–15) $5.50; children (under 2) free. Home and more. Departs every 15–20 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed to more than 210 species, including many endangered animals. Dec 25. Tickets: $29; seniors & students $26; children (under 12) Roam the Australian Outback Trail with wallabies and kanga- free. With 16 stops throughout the city, including the New roos; explore the Tropical Forest and see the gorillas; marvel at CAMBRIDGE England Aquarium, U.S.S. Constitution Museum, the Trolley Stop the lions at Kalahari Kingdom; and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex Store on the corner of South Charles and Boylston streets, and and wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing. Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line most major hotels (see your concierge), patrons can enjoy a 100- when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of more than 100 points of NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. The Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard interest aboard the orange-and-green, all-weather trolley. Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Square “T” entrance provides additional information. sightseeing CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for Cross-Countr the Continental Army. Early college presidents and town y Skiing residents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. Maple Syrup CHRIST CHURCH. This 1761 Tory house of worship was utilized Sugarand H as a Colonial barracks during the American Revolution. ouse Holiday Lighting Tour Tours ER T FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST. Harvard College NT OU provided the pews for its students in this 1833 building erected I UR for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church. W & S sightseeing HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. The centers of two institu- Ice Skating Skiing tions that have played major educational roles since Harvard’s TSEE founding in 1636. H IN IG G HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. The center of S Cambridge activity since the 17th century, the Square is home to Snow Tubing Harvard University, historic buildings, bookstores, cafes, restau- Sleigh rants and shops. Rides Snowmobiling! MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., Our Specialty!y) Cambridge, 617-547-7105. Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no experience necessar Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in the country. Boston Tours by Season offers a full Many prominent Americans are buried here, including Henry range of private customized tours. Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow Tours are private or for small groups. Homer. The cemetery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. and wildlife sanctuary. Call Joseph for details and pricing. TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most beau- www.BostonToursbySeason.com tiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist mansions and their elegant neighbors from every period of American 617-876-2800 ___ architecture. ___ 46 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 47 FREEDOM TRAIL PARK STREET CHURCH. Corner of Park seat of colonial government was the center of activity for OLD NORTH CHURCH. 193 Salem St., 617- and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. such patriots as John Hancock and Samuel and John Adams. 523-6676. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun Sunday services at 8:30 & 11 a.m. and It was from the east balcony that the Declaration of services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as Christ 4 & 6 p.m. Christmas and New Years Independence was first read in Boston. Church and erected in 1723, this is Day services at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Boston’s oldest standing church, where two Morning services are traditional, evening BOSTON MASSACRE SITE. State Street in lanterns were hung on April 18, 1775, sig- services are contemporary. Built in front of the Old State House. At the next naling the Redcoats’ departure by sea for 1809, this church was described by intersection below the State House, a ring Lexington and Concord. Henry James as “the most interesting mass of brick and of cobblestones marks the site of the mortar in America.” clash between a jeering Boston crowd and COPP’S HILL BURIAL GROUND. Open a British guard of nine soldiers on March daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hull Street. Set out in OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND. 5,1770. 1660, Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second Tremont Street next to Park Street cemetery. Many remarkable people are Church, 617-635-7389. Open daily 9 FANEUIL HALL. Merchants Row and interred here, including the Mather family

a.m.–5 p.m. This historic cemetery, for- Faneuil Hall Square, 617-523-1300. of ministers and Edmund Hartt, builder of fr merly the town granary, is the final rest- Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical the USS Constitution. ing place of John Hancock, Paul Revere, talks given daily every half hour 9:30 eedom tr Robert Treat Paine, Samuel Adams, Peter a.m.–4:30 p.m. “The Cradle of Liberty” BUNKER HILL MONUMENT. Breed’s Hill, Faneuil, and the victims of the Boston combines a free marketplace on the first Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Climb the

ail Massacre. A stone inscribed “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. Elizabeth floor with the town meeting hall upstairs, monument from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Lodge Goose) allegedly marks the grave of Mother Goose. the site of abolitionist speakers and fiery and museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The revolutionary debate. site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775. KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING GROUND. Tremont and School streets, PAUL REVERE HOUSE. 19 North Square, U.S.S. CONSTITUTION. Charlestown Navy 617-227-2155. Services: Sun at 11 Hanover Street, 617-523-2338. Open Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670. Open THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM a.m., Wed at noon. Burying Ground open daily 9:30 a.m-4:15 p.m. Admission: $3; Thu–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tours until TRAIL PLAYERS: Step back in time and explore the daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tours: Sat 10 students & seniors with I.D. $2.50; 3:30 p.m. This 44-gun frigate is the oldest Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous a.m.–4:00 p.m. Visitors are reminded children (5–17) $1; (under 5) free. The commissioned warship in the world, chris-

patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William that King’s Chapel is a house of worship. oldest home in Boston (built c. 1680), tened ‘Old Ironsides’ during the War of ail

eedom tr Dawes in this 90-minute tour covering the sites listed The chapel was established in 1687 as occupied by silversmith and patriot Paul 1812 when the cannonballs of a British below. Refer to listing in Sightseeing, page 45. the first Anglican congregation in Boston. The second Revere from 1770 to 1800. warship literally bounced off her triple hull.

fr chapel, built in 1754, became the first Unitarian church in America after the Revolution.

The Freedom Trail begins at the Boston Common SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL AND Information Kiosk, where you can obtain a free BEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE. On School guide or rent a handheld self-guided audio tour Street, marked by a column and commem- complete with sound effects and anecdotes for orative plaque. On April 13, 1635, the town $15, $12 for each additional adult and $10 for chil- voted to establish the first public school in dren. Free 90-minute, park ranger-guided tours the country (the forerunner of the Boston depart from the Boston National Historical Park Latin School). Nearby is Benjamin Franklin’s Visitors Center at the corner of State and statue, built in 1856, the first portrait statue Devonshire streets, Mon–Fri at 2 p.m., Sat & Sun erected in the United States. at 10 & 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. First come, first serve. Arrive 30 minutes prior to tour. Call 617-242-5642 SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE. for more information. School and Washington streets, 617-367- 4000. Constructed as an apothecary in 1718, the ground floor was later used as BOSTON COMMON. Set aside in 1634 as a a bookstore that became the center of military training field and grazing pasture, literary Boston and the meeting place of the Common is the oldest public park in such notables as Emerson, Hawthorne America. The park served as quarters for and Thoreau. British as well as Colonial troops, and later SEE BOSTON LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT, AT THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY. housed Civil War regiments. The British Army OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE. 310 set out for the start of the Revolutionary War Washington St., 617-482-6439. Open daily from what is now Park Square. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $5; students & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children THE STATE HOUSE. Beacon Street, top of (under 6) free. This building housed many Beacon Hill facing Boston Common, 617- town meetings, the most famous of which VISIT OUR NEW DISPLAYS INCLUDING “DREAMS OF FREEDOM,” FEATURING THE BOSTON IMMIGRANT 727-3676. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., saw an outraged Samuel Adams give the EXPERIENCE, A NEW ANTENNA AUDIO TOUR AND OUR NEW THEATER except holidays. Guided tours by reservation. signal to proceed with the Boston Tea Party. The famous golden dome of the State House marks the government seat of the Common- OLD STATE HOUSE. Corner of Washington wealth of Massachusetts. The cornerstone and State streets, 617-720-3292. Open was laid by Samuel Adams, and the building daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; stu- FEATURING “WINGS OVER BOSTON,” AN AERIAL TOUR OF OUR CITY stands on land bought from John Hancock. The red brick portion dents & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON. CALL 617-859-0648. ___ was designed by the legendary architect Charles Bulfinch. children (under 6) free. Built in 1713, this ___ 48 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 49 SHOPPING ucts, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, mier department store since 1851 offers six floors of the lat- as well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances. est apparel from renowned designers such as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger; cosmetics and fragrances from Chanel ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, 39 Newbury St., 617-424-9300. and Lancôme; and bed and bath products by Laura Ashley Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. A small, family- and Croscill. run textile business that evolved into a world leader in elegant men’s clothing, this Italian design house has focused on quality FILENE’S BASEMENT, 426 Washington St., 617-542-2011. since its founding in 1910. Today, Zegna boasts the finest in Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 menswear and is known for a vast, first-rate necktie selection. p.m. For decades, the Basement has provided shoppers with huge deals, thanks to its automatic markdown system which THE GARMENT DISTRICT, 200 Broadway, Cambridge, guarantees greater discounts the longer an item remains on 617-876-5230. Sun–Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 8 the selling floor. A “must-visit” for bargain hunters. p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. A vintage lover’s paradise, this two-level thrift warehouse sells everything from vintage H & M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081. Mon–Sat 10 Levi’s to knock-off designer dresses and ’70s go-go a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge boots. The ambitious (or desperate) can sift through the department store opened its Boston shop in 2001. Its mission of heaping piles of the downstairs Dollar-A-Pound. “fashion and quality at the best price” translates to inexpensive, trendy clothes for men and women, as H & M boasts the fresh- KIM’S FASHION DESIGN, Copley Place, Level 1 next to est, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, material and style. Neiman Marcus, 617-267-9299; 12 Kneeland St., Chinatown, 617-426-5740. Copley: Daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30 Chinatown: Daily noon–6 p.m. Kim Pham has been a driving a.m.– 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York- force in the Asian fashion industry for over 20 years. Kim’s based department giant features floor after floor of the latest couture, Asian-inspired apparel for both genders uses only culinary tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fash- the finest silks, with painstaking attention to detail and fit. ions. Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 SIMON’S MEN’S CLOTHING: This Back Bay a.m.–6 p.m., Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 institution has been providing residents and visitors Housed in a historic former Back Bay museum building, this a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St.,

with fine suits and casual wear for more than a Boston institution maintains its cutting-edge allure by offer- Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 shopping century. Refer to listing, right. ing upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra “Brand name clothing for well as women’s fashions, bed and bath items, and home less” has made this discount retailer a bargain-hunter’s dream accessories. come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls features designer clothing for men, women and children. ANTIQUES/ART/ MAXMARA, 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775. Mon–Sat 10 COLLECTIBLES a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Founded in 1951 and with more SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 than 1,000 stores worldwide, MaxMara is Italy’s largest women’s Boylston St., 617-262-8500. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat ready-to-wear manufacturer. Known for luxurious fabrics, stylish noon–6 p.m. One of the country’s premier upscale retail 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in 1967 as a show- silhouettes and hand detailing. MaxMara embodies the principles giants, Saks proffers a wide selection of high-end fashion

shopping case for the talents of Israeli artists, the gallery has displayed of truly great Italian fashion—classic design and top quality. apparel, accessories, cosmetics and home decor pieces from and sold a wide range of art by international artists, including an assortment of unique and name-brand designers. works by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser. SIMON’S MEN’S CLOTHING, 220 Clarendon St., between Newbury and Boylston, 617-266-2345. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9 p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest family- a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retailer ARTS & CRAFTS run men’s clothing store in Boston, Simon’s sells business and offers brand name and designer fashions for men, women and casual wear in classic and updated styles and offers quick, kids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the A KNIT AND NEEDLEPOINT STORE BY MARY J. COLE, 11 expert alterations and even complete same-day tailoring. home. Prices are slashed 20 to 60% off most department store Newbury St., 617-536-9338. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun by rates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality. chance. The fine arts of handprinted needlepoint and gorgeous STONESTREETS, 1276 Mass. Ave., Harvard Square, knitting yarns are showcased here. Instruction is available from Cambridge, 617-547-3245. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 the knowledgeable staff and lessons are free when the project is a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This sophisticated men’s cloth- HOME GOODS purchased here. Visit www.needlepoint-boston.com. ier offers a casual-yet-refined collection of Italian and American designers. The knowledgeable staff will make sure that you find CRATE & BARREL, 777 Boylston St., 617-262-8700. THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- the proper garment, superbly tailored to your specifications. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Also: Faneuil 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The old- Hall Marketplace, 617-742-6025; 48 Brattle St., Cambridge, est nonprofit craft organization in the country, established in URBAN OUTFITTERS, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. 617-876-6300. Call for other location hours. This fun yet 1897. The Society specializes in contemporary American crafts, Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon– sophisticated home fashions store features everything from jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics ranging from cutting edge 8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-864- kitchenware and furniture to flatware, glassware and bath to traditional, and from functional to sculptural. 0070. Where urban hipsters turn for funky men’s and women’s and body accessories. fashions. The store also features a wide array of housewares, shoes, accessories, gifts, books, cards and other bric-a-brac. RESTORATION HARDWARE, 711 Boylston St., 617-578- CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES 0088. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This hardware retailer features distinctive, high-quality items for CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of the DEPARTMENT STORES the home—from home furnishings and lighting to kitchen Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. accessories and garden supplies. Each product is imbued Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston FILENE’S, 426 Washington St., 617-357-2100. Mon–Sat with the store’s classic design, affordable pricing and whim- ___ outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel prod- 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. New England’s pre- sical product information. ___ 50 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 51

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES ing import, indie and major label releases, as well as T-shirts, comics, and other pop culture kitsch items. ALPHA OMEGA, 1380 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-1227. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. TOWER RECORDS, 95 Mt. Auburn St., Harvard Square, Also: The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617- Cambridge, 617-876-3377. Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & 494-9030. Devoted to the art of timekeeping, Alpha Omega is Sat ’til midnight. This music superstore features everything an authorized agent for more than 20 prestigious watch from CDs, tapes and records to videos, books and periodi- brands such as Akteo, Breitling, Movado, Omega, Seiko, TAG cals. Its music selection runs the gamut from classical to Heuer and Raymond Weil. country to current pop, rock and soul sounds.

CARTIER, 40 Newbury St., 617-262-3300. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 VIRGIN MEGASTORE, 360 Newbury St., 617-896-0950. Daily p.m. If diamonds are forever, the House of Cartier is timeless. 10 a.m.–midnight. The British music retailer chose Boston for With more than 150 years of experience, Cartier is a symbol of its 22nd North American location. Three levels and more than prestige, glamour, and quality. The jeweler offers a dazzling dis- 40,000 square feet of space house thousands of books, CDs, play of diamonds, jewelry and accessories, including time- videos and DVDs, as well as interactive listening kiosks. pieces, silver, crystal, designer pens and leather accessories.

JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat SHOES 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of imag- inative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using only ALLEN-EDMONDS, 36 Newbury St., 617-247-3363. Mon–Sat solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis’s aim is “to 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Step out in luxurious style make jewelry at a reasonable price, of excellent workmanship with Allen-Edmonds’ collections of wing tips, capped toes and and uncommon beauty.” slip-on kilties and tassles. This world-class men’s footwear COWBOY BOOTS retailer, famous for its 212-step construction process, features MEN u WOMEN u CHILDREN Boots u Lucchese u Justin u Nocona LUX BOND & GREEN, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747. shoes made of top-quality leather and all-natural materials. u u u Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux Bond Tony Lama Dan Post Frye Liberty STETSON HATS & Green has provided its customers with diamonds, gold jewel- HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon– Shirts u Belts u Buckles u Bolo Ties ry, watches and giftware from around the world. The store offers SMALL PLEASURES: This shop’s two Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu noon–8 p.m., Sun HELEN’S LEATHER a corporate gift division, bridal and gift registry, a full-service locations offer antique jewelry, including Art noon–6 p.m. For more than 35 years, Helen’s Leather has 110 Charles St., Boston, MA

repair department, gift certificates and elegant gift-wrapping. Nouveau and Art Deco engagement rings from supplied New Englanders with quality Western boots by mak- 617.742.2077 shopping the 1920s. Refer to listing, left. ers like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. In SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW, 440 Boylston St., 617-267-9100. addition, Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts and Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Serving Bostonians since 1796, Stetson hats, as well as leather jackets and bags. this Boston institution boasts of being the oldest continuously operating luxury business in the U.S. Its new location is filled tures an international food court to please every palate, includ- JOHN FLUEVOG, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Sat with glittering diamonds, fine jewelry and watches. The galleries ing Cafe La Brioche, Sakkio Japan and India Express. noon–8 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer fea- also offer silver, china, porcelain, stationery, antiques and more. tures shoes created by the maverick designer, ranging from THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., 617- mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and his tried- SMALL PLEASURES, 142 Newbury St., 617-267-7371; 92 State 426-9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/ and-true “Angels.” The Newbury Street locale is the only place

shopping St., 617-722-9932. Newbury Street: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; office/retail complex located alongside the Public Garden fea- in Boston to find a wide range of his cutting-edge styles. State Street: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Specializing in antique jew- tures a handful of upscale retailers, including St. John Boutique, elry and vintage watches, this unique store features Art Nouveau Sonia Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, Candela Spa and Anne Fontaine. and Art Deco engagement rings from the 1920s, as well as cus- SPORTING GOODS tom design and repair services, all in an intimate Art Deco setting. MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER, 353 North Market Place, court known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique 8:45 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time Boston to this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literally Marathon winner, the Center helps runners of all levels CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, hundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. choose the most suitable shoes, not the most expensive. Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun Boasts a vast selection of shoes and accessories and a 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features department THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., knowledgeable staff. stores such as Filene’s, Sears and Best Buy, as well as more 800-SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. than 100 other stores and specialty shops including the largest The Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 shops and CITY SPORTS, 1035 Commonwealth Ave., 617-782-5121; 480 Gap in Boston, Abercrombie & Fitch, J. Crew, Old Navy, Borders, restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, Boylston St., 617-267-3900; 44 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617- Victoria’s Secret and more. Ann Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega. It is also the launch spot for 492-6000; other locations. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat 10 the city’s renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours. a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. City Sports sells athletic COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnificent apparel by top brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma, as well as Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, including sporting equipment for all interests, and footwear from Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams-Sonoma. A MUSIC/VIDEO Saucony, Reebok and others. variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free Ultimate Shopping NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. NIKETOWN, 200 Newbury St., 617-267-3400. Mon–Sat 10 Excursions card, stop by one of the customer service kiosks. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. An enormous temple to the a.m.–8 p.m. Also: Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, Nike franchise, this sporting goods retailer proffers all things THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington streets. 617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617- Nike, including footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Open daily. One-stop shopping in Downtown Crossing. You’ll 491-0337; 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491- The store features an homage to the Boston Marathon, seats find the latest styles at shops like Discovery Imports, Bath & 7711. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart local from the old Boston Garden and autographed shoes from ___ Body Works and Aldo Shoe. In addition, the Corner Mall fea- chain, which boasts the cheapest CD prices in town, includ- Marathon champ Uta Pippig. ___ 52 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 53

MIND & BODY RESTAURANTS L’elegance ALLSTON/BRIGHTON

105 Newbury St. 2nd Floor THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP, 130 Brighton Ave. (corner of 617-536-1290 Harvard and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331. F ULL S ERVICE SALON This popular Allston hangout features Boston’s best beer selection, with more than 112 beers on tap and over 400 microbrews. Its food entices too, with award-winning steam beer burgers, famous curly fries, buffalo wings and giant P OUR M OI nachos. L, D, C, LS, SB. $ 105 Newbury St. 3rd Floor 617-262-1448 BACK BAY S KIN CARE S PECIALISTS APROPOS, Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton St., 617-375-6500. Drawing its influences from American regional cuisine with a strong New England flair, the menu at Apropos offers hearty, satisfying dishes ranging from pan-roasted Chilean sea bass to grilled New York sirloin and herbed roasted chicken. The menu, created by executive chef Joseph Nartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB. $$$

AUJOURD’HUI, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston St., 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the Public Garden as a backdrop, and a perennial recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award. Enjoy exquisite modern French cuisine, accompanied by a selection from an 1,800-

y bottle wine library. Reservations recommended. D L’ELEGANCE ART ET COIFFURE: The Mon–Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11:30 FLORENTINE CAFE: This North End institution Newbury Street salon offers not only hair cutting a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ offers some of the finest Italian dining in the city, as and coloring, but facials, waxing, pedicures and well as a prime location right on Hanover Street. manicures as well. Refer to listing, below. AZURE, The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. Refer to listing, page 62. Azure's menu and concept are designed to be as clear and understated as the color palette itself. Nationally recognized executive chef Robert Fathman, known for his innovation

SPAS and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates contemporary 4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge, r

American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and an emphasis 617-661-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, or lighter estaur POUR MOI, 105 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, 617-262-1448. Mon, on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$ fare in the spacious bar. The Cambridge Davio’s boasts an out- Wed & Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue 9 a.m.–6 p.m, Thu & Fri door patio and skyline view. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Skin care specialists offer facials, waxing, BRASSERIE JO, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; C, VP.

mind & bod manicures and pedicures. 617-425-3240. The “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award-win- www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. ning Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites (coq au 30 NEWBURY SPA, 30 Newbury St., 4th Floor, 617-266-7606. vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle Hansi’s EXCELSIOR, The Heritage on the Garden, 272 Boylston St., Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Stylists, massage ther- onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and desserts in the 617-426-7878. This culinary masterpiece delivers bold and ants apists, electrologists and aestheticians offer personalized half- or French tradition complete this Gallic experience. Seasonal out- contemporary American cuisine at this stunning Back Bay full-day spa treatments, including facials, manicures, pedicures, hair door patio. B, L, D. $$ location. An impressive collection of 500 wines, representing coloring, body scrubs, laser hair removal and hot stone massage. all regions of the world, is displayed in Boston’s only climate- CLIO, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536- controlled glass wine tower. Pre- and post-theater dining avail- 7200. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves able. D, C, LS. $$$$ HAIR AND NAILS up French-American fare with some striking Asian influences in a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s styled after a GOURMELI’S SEAFOOD, Marriott Copley Place, 110 Hunting- I SOCI SALON, 8 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, 617-867-9484. Parisian supper club. Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelized ton Ave., 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or Sun–Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. swordfish au poivre and ginger-glazed oxtail keep customers indulge in fresh lobster, swordfish and more at this eatery in This full-service salon offers a personalized variety of contempo- coming back for more. D. $$$$ the heart of the Back Bay. Gourmeli’s offers an array of fresh rary hair care, make-up, skincare and waxing services. New England seafood and entrees. B, L, D. $$$ COTTONWOOD CAFE, 222 Berkeley St., L’ELEGANCE ART ET COIFFURE, 105 Newbury St., 2nd Floor, 617-247-2225. Specialties include open- 617-536-1290. Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., grill steaks, poultry, pasta and vegetarian KEY AVERAGE PRICE OF Sat 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Offering a broad dishes. Voted “Boston’s Best Southwestern B ...... Breakfast DINNER ENTREES range of beauty treatments, this salon specializes in hair color- Restaurant” and “Boston’s Best L ...... Lunch $ ...... Most less than $12 ing and cuts, Japanese thermal straightening, facials, waxing, Margarita.” Reservations recommended. D...... Dinner $$ ...... $12–18 manicures and pedicures. Two hours free validated parking. L BR ...... Brunch $$$ ...... $19–25 Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D daily ’til SB ...... Sunday Brunch $$$$ ...... Most more than $25 SALON MARC HARRIS, 30 Newbury St., 3rd floor, 617-262-2222. 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–3 p.m. C, LS, C ...... Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Tue & Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed–Fri 8:30 a.m.– VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$ LS ..Late Supper (serving after 10 p.m.) range of entrees and prices; 8 p.m. Voted “Best Woman’s Haircut” and “Best Updo” in the 2005 VP...... Valet Parking therefore, the classifications are Improper Bostonian Best of Boston poll, this recognized name in DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN NC ...... Credit Cards Not Accepted only approximations. ___ the salon industry offers a welcoming environment for his clientele. STEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington St., 617-357- * ...... Entertainment ___ 54 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 55

Theatre District Dining CUISINE INDEX *HARD ROCK CAFE, 131 Clarendon St., two blocks from Theatre District Dining Boylston St., 617-424-ROCK (7625). HRC Boston serves up American Italian down-home American food, seasoned with a healthy dose of Apropos, p. 55 Antonio’s, p. 58 rock ’n’ roll. Try the infamous “Pig” sandwich, and check out Aura, p. 63 Caliterra, p. 59 memorabilia including “The Aerosmithsonian,” the “Boston Wall Avenue One, p. 59 Davide, p. 62 of Fame,” Phish’s vacuum, Jim Morrison’s leather pants and Cheers, p. 58 Davio’s Northern Italian Madonna’s bustier. L, D, C, LS. $ Delux Cafe & Lounge, Steakhouse, p. 55 p. 63 Florentine Cafe, p. 62 JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867- Dick’s Last Resort, p. 62 Lucca Restaurant & Bar, 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500. Excelsior, p. 55 p. 62 Top-notch fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning The Federalist, p. 58 Mamma Maria, p. 63 fried chicken and an impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Hard Rock Cafe, p. 56 Massimino’s Cucina Boston: Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, Italiana, p. 63 Cambridge: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 Best Italian Restaurant 2003 p. 60 Teatro, p. 61 p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP. —Boston Magazine Meritage, p. 60 Perdix, p. 64 Mediterranean L’ESPALIER, 30 Gloucester St., 617-262-3023. Situated in a 177 Tremont St., Boston Parker’s Restaurant, p. 61 Olives, p. 59 historic Back Bay townhouse, this sophisticated French classic Speeder & Earl’s, p. 56 helmed by top chef Frank McClelland is a favorite of both 617.778.6841 Stephanie’s on Newbury, Museum Dining power brokers and couples on a romantic night out. Widely www.teatroboston.com p. 56 Bravo, p. 62 acknowledged by critics and diners alike as one of the finest reservations accepted The Sunset Grill & Tap, Museum of Science, p. 61 French restaurants in the nation, and the creme de la creme of p. 55 acclaimed Boston eateries. D. $$$$ 123 Theatre Cafe, p. 64 New England Top of the Hub, p. 58 Henrietta’s Table, p. 59 *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza Sheraton Commander Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a traditional Chinese Restaurant, p. 59 steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh seafood. P.F. Chang’s, p. 64 Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies and wall orna- Seafood ments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D daily. Adjoining Eastern Mediterranean Anthony’s Pier 4, p. 63 Oak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full Oak Room menu. $$$$ Lala Rokh, p. 58 Azure, p. 55 B&G Oysters, p. 63 *THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. 4 French/French- Chart House, p. 60 This 1927 culinary landmark offers award-winning contempo- American Gourmeli’s Seafood, p. 55 rary French cuisine. The historic Dining Room is available for Aujourd’hui, p. 55 Great Bay, p. 62 special events only. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, Brasserie Jo, p. 55 Harborside Grill, p. 62 D, C, LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$ Cafe Fleuri, p. 59 Jasper White’s Summer Clio, p. 55 Shack, p. 56 SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM, 199 Clarendon St., Hamersley’s Bistro, p. 64 Jimmy’s Harborside, p. 63 Copley Square, 617-536-3500; other locations outside Boston.

ants 1 Julien, p. 60 Legal Sea Foods, p. 64 Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and specialties such as L’Espalier, p. 56 McCormick & Schmick’s blackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crabcakes and 1237 Hancock St. 25 West Sreet Locke-Ober, p. 60 Seafood, p. 60 lobster. Winner of Best of Boston 2003 award for seafood. Jazz Quincy Center Boston Common 617-774-1200 617-426-1222 No. 9 Park, p. 58 Oceana, p. 61 Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. L & D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., www.fajitasandritas.com Pigalle, p. 64 Skipjack’s, p. 56 Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. $$ Radius, p. 61 Turner Fisheries, p. 58 4 Spire, p. 61 Wisteria, p. 64 SONSIE, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended by

estaur Ye Old Union Oyster Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The lively

r French Country House, p. 61 restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot mahogany bar, Hungry i, p. 58 brick oven and colorful dining room. The menu by award-win- Southwestern ning chef Bill Poirier includes tempura tuna roll with avocado, Indian Cottonwood Cafe, p. 55 mizuna and tobiko caviar and herb pappardelle with aspara- 2 Gandhi, p. 58 Fajitas & ’Ritas, p. 60 gus. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$

International Steakhouses SPEEDER & EARL’S, Copley Square Hotel, 47 Huntington Ave., Intrigue, p. 60 Davio’s Northern Italian 617-536-9000. Boston’s “quirkiest” breakfast and coffee bar, Jacob Wirth’s, p. 64 Steakhouse, p. 55 serving traditional and innovative favorites such as eggs Rialto, p. 59 The Oak Room, p. 56 Benedict and malted waffles. Boston’s best pastries and pre- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, mium blends of gourmet coffee from Speeder & Earl’s of 3 p. 56 Vermont are also featured. B, L, Sat & SB, D. $ Sonsie, p. 56 Zephyr on the Charles, STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBURY, 190 Newbury St., 617-236- p. 59 0990. Lauded by The New York Times, chef/owner Stephanie Sidell’s eatery showcases sophisticated cooking and classic Irish comfort food. Casual elegance at its best with a sidewalk cafe, Black Rose, p. 62 club-like bar and skylit dining space. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–11 Kennedy’s Midtown, p. 60 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. L, D, SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., C, VP ___ Tue–Sat evenings. $$$ SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 56 PANORAMA

*TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617- exceptional Indian cuisine in the heart of Central Square. Only setting features spectacular views of the Boston skyline. B, L, 536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Boston the freshest produce, herbs and delicate spices are used to D, C. $$ for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The magnificent prepare the healthy fare. L daily noon–3 p.m.; D noon–11 p.m.; cuisine complements the breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Live SB noon–3 p.m. L buffet daily noon–3 p.m., “All you can eat” jazz seven nights a week. $$$$ $5.95. Beer & wine. $ CHARLESTOWN

TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., OLIVES, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Known for its fresh seafood Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and Celebrity chef Todd English got his start with this local eatery and winner of several regional awards, Turner’s features seven- organic produce are used to create a lively, textured menu of and the Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparalleled foot-high French windows, swooping Hollywood banquettes, reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room avail- king of his endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, ingredi- mahogany paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private dining rooms able. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun 7–10:30 ent rich, pan-Mediterranean creations. D. $$$$ accommodate 10–140 guests. Discounted VP at The Westin a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Sat noon–3 p.m.; D Hotel Copley Place. L, D, C, LS. $$$ daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ DOWNTOWN RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617- BEACON HILL 661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants features fine *AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency, Financial District, 1 Ave. de wines and cuisine from France, Italy and Spain. Chef Jody Lafayette, 617-422-5579. Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Adams lends her creative talents to seasonal dinner menu menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Live jazz every Thu. B, L, D, C. $$ Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Massachusetts items such as grilled pork tenderloin with Ligurian potato- General Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food cheese pie, pine nuts and basil. D only. Reservations recom- *CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617- with nightly specials and complementing wine list. Specials mended. $$$$ 451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best include homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/ Sunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterranean sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 SHERATON COMMANDER RESTAURANT, 16 Garden St., and American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlit a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $ Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-234-1365. New England-style garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; cuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual atmosphere. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 *CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil Hall B, L, D, SB. $$ p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$ Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill pub and its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare and an ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 CALITERRA, Wyndham Boston Hotel, 89 Broad St., 617-348- abundant beverage selection, including their award-winning Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant 1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, this casual, Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live entertainment serves small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic fare upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal New Thu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers merchandise sold like sushi-grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The England flavors. B, L, D. $$ on site. L, D, C, LS. $

THE FEDERALIST, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617-

670-2515. The menu at this elite spot brings artistic flair to dishes r

like Colorado rack of lamb and skillet-roasted French Dover sole, estaur in an atmosphere evoking the stately class of the world’s most private clubs. A rooftop herb garden and in-kitchen fish tanks help to ensure culinary perfection. B, D, Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$ ants

1 HUNGRY I, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story townhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor patio, Chef Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French country cuisine ants and creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison au poivre and braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and Fri only, noon–2 p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private din-

estaur ing rooms available. $$$$. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. r LALA ROKH, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Named for a legendary Persian princess, this elegant restaurant is owned by sib- lings Babak and Azita Bina. Using their mother’s recipes, they’ve created a unique dining experience in the only restaurant of its kind in New England. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly 5:30–10 p.m. Reservations recommended. C, VP. www.lalarokh.com. $$

NO. 9 PARK, 9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes in a sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef Lynch has a subtle hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive renditions of classic Italian and French fare such as fresh pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS. $$$$

CAMBRIDGE

GANDHI, 704 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617- ___ 491-1104. Savor the scents and flavors of India and enjoy ___ 58 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 59

A Boston Tradition A National Historic Landmark CHART HOUSE, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart hearty meal. All menu items come in appetizer and entree tique hotel, Spire features a striking interior and chef Gabriel House boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including sizes. D, LS. $$$$ Frasca’s cuisine, which combines flavors from France, Italy, specialties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer; Spain and Portugal with seasonal New England ingredients. shrimp fresca; macadamia crusted mahi-mahi; slow roasted MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Forget Named one of “America's 50 Best Hotel Restaurants” by Food prime rib; and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. dinner and a movie—now it’s brunch and a movie at the and Wine. B, L, D LS, VP. $$$$ Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C. $$$ noontime Skyline Sunday Brunch. The package includes tickets to the Museum’s newest IMAX film, admission to the exhibit TEATRO, 177 Tremont St., 617-778-6841. Teatro boasts a rea- FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in halls and free parking. Tickets: $32; seniors $31; children $30. sonably priced Italian-influenced menu by executive chef 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and bar- Reservations recommended. $ Robert Jean and owner/chef Jamie Mammano. The restaurant becue cuisine. The restaurants stress generous portions, was named “Best Pre-Theatre Dining 2003” (Improper affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- Bostonian) and “Best Italian Restaurant 2003” (Boston maga- America’s service. Boston: Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat 3838. One of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting a zine). D Mon–Sat 5 p.m.–midnight; Sun 4–11 p.m. Oldest ’til 10 p.m., Fri ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.faji- breathtaking view of the Harbor, Oceana offers uniquely pre- Reservations accepted. www.teatroboston.com. C, VP. $$$ Restaurant tasandritas.com. $. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. pared fresh seafood. B, L, D, SB. $$ YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227- On The INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856- PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 2750. Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest Freedom Trail 7744. Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful 617-725-1600. Executive chef Jerry Tice celebrates nostalgic restaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. In The decor and breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room Famed for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. Faneuil Hall Area desire a cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global reflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace Specialties include clam chowder, swordfish, and fresh lobster. menu created by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $ of Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP. Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ Fresh New England Lobster JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton Boston RADIUS, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-win- Common, 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. Chef Jason Adams sets ning chef Michael Schlow churns out impeccably prepared And Grilled Meats an uncharted course of adventure in contemporary cuisine, nouveau French fare such as foie gras-suffused Vermont EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 featuring American favorites, seafood and steaks, all artistically pheasant and New Zealand loin of venison in an ultra-modern, presented. The artful menu is created from a palette of lush minimalist setting. Pastry chef Paul Connors creates rapturous- HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm local flavors. The restaurant also boasts an exhibition kitchen. ly delectable desserts. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, and 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the Union Bar til-Midnight B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ the service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com *JULIEN, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- SPIRE, Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., 617-772-0202. in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood 1900. The award-winning Julien offers creative contempo- Alluringly ensconced in Boston’s most fashionable luxury bou- restaurant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$ rary French cuisine in a formal dining room of unparalleled elegance and intimacy. An ideal setting for pre-theatre dining, a private business dinner or a romantic celebration. D

Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m. Tapas menu available at bar Mon–Fri r

4–7 p.m. $$$$ estaur

CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS *KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 42 Province Street, 617-426-3333. Featuring prime aged steaks, seafood, and traditional pub fare. ants Giving salad an Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, with a touch of class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxing inferiority complex dining atmosphere with a lively bar offering live piano music on Thu, Fri & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue since 1993. ants 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Wed–Sat 4 p.m.–11 p.m.; B Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.kennedysmidtown.com. $$

estaur LOCKE-OBER, 3 Winter Place, 617-542-1340. Helmed by

r local culinary innovator Lydia Shire (Biba, Excelsior), this downtown landmark has been refurbished and restored to its former glory. The menu of this Boston Brahmin bastion has been updated, but Shire has kept many of its classics, including the steak tartar and the legendary lobster Savannah. L, D, LS. $$$$

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Park Reservations Accepted Plaza Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, North Market, 617-720-5522. Renowned for fresh seafood and lively atmosphere, M & S also offers steak, chicken and pasta dishes. Daily 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ‘til midnight. Bar menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 p.m.–midnight. $$$

In the Theatre District MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439- 8 Park Plaza • 617-573-0821 3995. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an (at the Transportation Building) appropriate vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. pfchangs.com The restaurant’s interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood ___ and leather, creating a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a ___ 60 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 61

FANEUIL HALL with a rotating selection of the MFA’s modern masterpieces. L Zagat Survey’s “Top New Restaurant 2002” and winner of Best daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 p.m.; SB of Boston 2001, this eatery is racking up raves for its regional *BLACK ROSE, 160 State St., next to Faneuil Hall Market- 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ Italian cuisine, superb wine list, lively bar and elegant place, 617-742-2286. Located in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace ambiance. D nightly 5–11 p.m.; Sat & Sun ’til 11:30 p.m.; bar area, this popular pub features aged beef, chicken, fresh GREAT BAY, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., menu ’til 12:15 a.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #7 native seafood, light fare, hearty sandwiches and other 617-532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow ON CENTER MAP. American and Irish classics from the grill served in a casual, (Radius, Via Matta) present their unique take on the seafood jovial atmosphere. Live Irish music nightly and weekend after- and raw bar concepts. This eclectic space in Kenmore Square MAMMA MARIA, 3 North Square, 617-523-0077. “Mamma noons. L, D, LS, SB. Traditional Irish breakfast served. $ serves delectable fare such as fish tacos and the acclaimed Maria stands for what Italian food is. Simplicity, quality baked stuffed lobster. L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$ ingredients and fun…the food of love.” (Emeril Lagasse, *DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall 2004). Mamma Maria offers charming views of the neighbor- Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Dick’s serves ribs and chicken hood and city skyline, as well as a Wine Spectator Award- by the bucket, 74 kinds of beer and more. SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m. NORTH END winning wine list. D Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. includes Belgian waffles and a make-your-own Bloody Mary VP. www.mammamaria.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #8 ON bar. Live music, no cover, no dress code and definitely no DAVIDE, 326 Commercial St., 617-227-5745. Boasts an CENTER MAP. class. L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Thu 4 p.m.–midnight, Fri upscale yet casual atmosphere with Northern Italian-inspired & Sat ’til 1 a.m. www.dickslastresort.com. $$ dishes. Accolades include the Zagat Award, The Five-Star MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617-523- Diamond Award and plaudits from Wine Spectator. All pastas and 5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of *DURGIN-PARK, 340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227- desserts made fresh on premises. Reservations recommended. Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. His 2038. A Boston landmark in historic Faneuil Hall (where your L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. C, VP. $$$ eatery’s specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugula, pro- grandfather and great-grandfather may have dined) features sciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, amongst other steaks, chops and seafood in a New England tradition. Piano FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Revered delights. L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til and oyster bars open late. L, D. $ by visitors and residents for decades, this historic cafe is one 11 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. $ of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with tomatoes and lobster cream sauce and seared veal with grilled shrimp FENWAY/KENMORE SQUARE in Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of the Italian won- SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT ders awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily noon– BRAVO, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369- 1 a.m. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. ANTHONY’S PIER 4, 140 Northern Ave., 617-482-6262. For 37 3474. Chef Benjamin Cevelo brings his creative touch to an years, this Boston institution has tempted diners with Maine eclectic and contemporary menu. The restaurant’s bold decor, LUCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742- lobster, fresh New England seafood, imported Dover sole, prime created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz, meshes 9200. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2002, steaks and a huge wine list. The dining room offers a view of Boston Harbor and the city skyline. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat noon–11 p.m., Sun noon–10 p.m. $$

AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’s r

seasonal menus showcase a passion for using fresh, local estaur ingredients in his recipes. Chef John Merrill partners with local arborside estaurant farmers and fishermen to select freshly harvested vegetables, Harborside Restaurant seafood that is just off the boat and specially aged meats and ants The rrestaurantestaurant with an ocean of window dressing. cheeses to create his award-winning meals. B, L, D, SB. $$$ JIMMY’S HARBORSIDE, 242 Northern Ave., 617-423-1000. Since 1924, visitors and natives alike have enjoyed Jimmy’s ants Harborside. The waterfront location offers views of historic Boston Harbor and the menu features award-winning chow- ders, Maine lobster, traditional Boston haddock and jumbo

estaur baked stuffed shrimp. Mon–Thu noon–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat

r ’til 10 p.m., Sun 4–9 p.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON CENTER MAP.

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B&G OYSTERS, 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisticated South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Harker features bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dishes like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP. $$

DELUX CAFE & LOUNGE, 100 Chandler St., 617-338-5258. This tiny South End pub has long been a local favorite for its inexpensive eats and rock-and-roll atmosphere. Don’t expect typical bar food, however, as the eatery’s monthly menu can Boston HistoricHistoric FishFish PierPier • 617.423.1000 include everything from pan-seared tuna to a grilled cheese Functions for any occasion sandwich featuring brie and chutney to chips and salsa made ___ with seasonal fruit. D, C, LS, NC. $ ___ 62 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 63

HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. including oysters, succulent New England lobsters and its This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the hus- famous clam “chowda.” Extensive wine list. L & D. $$$ band and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821. Enjoy unforgettable Boston’s Tables or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Long Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$ served in a stylish bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass PERDIX, 560 Tremont St., 617-338-8070. A New American program as well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. bistro in the South End run with flair by chef Tim Partridge L, D & LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–11 and his wife Nini Diana. Elegant and charming, this p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com. $$ welcome newcomer has been acclaimed for such whimsical signature dishes as “Today’s steak with whatever Tim wants” PIGALLE, 75 Charles St. South, 617-423-4944. This welcom- and the dessert staple, “Really freakin’ good chocolate ing bistro in Park Square brings exquisite French cuisine to torte.” D, SB. $$$ the Theatre District via the inventive culinary artistry and per- sonally charming service of co-owners and husband-and- wife team Marc Orfaly and Kerri Foley. D, VP. $$$ THEATRE DISTRICT THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574- *JACOB WIRTH, 37 Stuart St., 617-338-8586. Opened in 2752. Located in the heart of the theater district, this 1868, Jacob Wirth is the city’s second-oldest restaurant, restaurant features traditional American fare in a comfortable serving traditional German fare, including wiener schnitzel, atmosphere and is a great location for pre- and post-theater sauerbraten and a great selection of German beers. This dining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking at Theater District mainstay still resembles an old-time saloon, on-site garage is available. B, L, D. $$ complete with ancient mahogany bar, weathered floors and weekly piano sing-alongs. L, D, C, LS. $$ WISTERIA, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617-956-7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT, 26 Park Plaza, Park twist offers an innovative menu that synthesizes New Square Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long England seafood and Asian cuisine. Impeccable service and Wharf, 617-227-3115; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., attention to detail are apparent, from the unique presentation 617-266-6800; other locations. For more than 50 years, of entrees on signature china to the welcoming hotel towel Legal Sea Foods has served the freshest seafood possible, offered upon being seated. L & D. $$$ ants estaur r

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PRIMI Fusilli alla Boscaiola: Hand-rolled pasta with wild mushroom, prosciutto in a parmigiano cream sauce DAVIDE PESCE 326 Commercial St., North End • 617-227-5745 Tonno e Capesante Balsamico: Pan-seared www.daviderestaurant.com tuna and scallop in a balsamic reduction with fresh diced tomato and basil n integral part of the North End’s dining scene for over CARNI 20 years, Davide first opened in 1982. While reflecting Carre D’Angello all’Aglio e A the rich traditions of Northern Italy, the dishes amaze Rosmarino: Roasted rack of lamb diners with their originality. Davide has earned numerous with a roasted garlic and rosemary accolades over the years, including recognition as one of the crust in Barolo wine nation’s top 50 Italian restaurants, and boasts one of the finest wine lists in the city.

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index Italian restaurants. The cui- TIME TRAVELING: North Square’s cobblestoned streets play host to not only NORTH END 69 Old World sine is authentic and con- fine Italian eateries, but also to the historic Charm sistently delicious, whether Paul Revere House on the Freedom Trail. BACK BAY 72 Old World Sicilian, traditional Northern Italian or Renowned as Boston’s Mediterranean fusion. And patriot/midnight rider and BEACON HILL 74 neighborhoods “Little Italy,” the North End though the ambience can be his family (including 16 CAMBRIDGE 76 is constantly brimming with boisterous, romantic or children!) from 1770–1800. the aroma of garlic and somewhere in between, the Christ Church, a.k.a. the freshly cooked cuisine. But setting is usually intimate, Old North Church, Boston’s much of the North End’s with patrons rubbing oldest standing church charm comes from its storied elbows with one another (built in 1723) served as the history. The oldest neighbor- in crowded dining rooms— signal tower that spurred hood in the city, it gave birth it’s all part of the Revere on his jaunt through to the American Revolution European feel. the countryside. And Copp’s on its narrow cobblestone One of Boston’s most Hill Burying Ground, BRIGHT LIGHT: streets and has been home well-known attractions is, founded in 1660 as the Gaslamps and brick buildings, such as these in Beacon Hill, to wave after wave of new of course, the Freedom Hub’s second cemetery, are two hallmarks of the city’s immigrants. Today, the Trail. Three of its sites are provided the final resting historic neighborhoods. North End remains one of located in the North End. place of many famous colo- Refer to page 74. the most European neigh- The Paul Revere House, nials, such as the Puritan borhoods in America. Boston’s oldest home (built preachers of the Mather The North End is widely circa 1680) was occupied by family, including PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF ___ known for its abundance of the famed silversmith/ cont. on page 70 >> ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 68 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 69

NORTH END WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2002

“ZAGAT SURVEY, TOP NEWCOMER 2002” “BEST ITALIAN CUISINE. REGIONAL ITALIAN CUISINE By far the best restaurant in the North End, Dinner Nightly from 5 Mamma Maria might be the best in town.” Late night menu until 12:15 a.m. Frommer’s Boston 2005 Drinks until 1 a.m. three north square, boston (617) 523-0077 226 Hanover St., North End, Boston www.mammamaria.com (617) 742-9200 • www.luccaboston.com Valet Parking — Private Function Room

<< cont. from page 69 locale. These spectacles CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Salem Witch Trial-era firebrand Cotton usually celebrate the Processions and Mather, and Edmund Hartt, whose ship- patron saints of Italian festivals celebrating the feast days of yard constructed the U.S. Navy’s flagship villages and center around various saints take U.S.S. Constitution. jubilant parades of the over the streets of the In keeping with its Old World charac- saints’ statues through the North End throughout the summer. ter, the North End observes many tradi- North End’s winding tions imported from the shores of Europe. roadways. Food vendors, neighborhoods One such annual rite is the weekly Italian hawking everything from Offering a Creative Menu Specializing in Fresh feasts and processions, sausage to calamari, add their own Seafood and Homemade kept alive by immi- flavor to the scene. THE OLD Nouvelle Italian Cuisine Pasta. Visit the Hyatt NEIGHBORHOOD: grants and their If you’re looking for belly laughs Harborside and Relax in Dozens of local shops offer- descendents, that take instead of a full belly, have a seat at the featuring a variety of Our Unique Atmosphere, ing authentic Italian goods, place throughout the Improv Asylum on Hanover Street to take meats and fresh fish... from coffee to cold cuts and Enjoy the Spectacular View pastry to pasta, line the summer and enliven in the wild antics of this innovative Specials prepared daily; of the Boston Skyline and streets of the North End. this already spirited comedy troupe. The Asylum offers off-the- Pan seared veal with Taste What Boston Is cuff fun and hilarity at its original North grilled shrimp, housemade Talking About. End venue. lobster ravioli and Certified And if you haven’t had enough of good Black Angus beef. Full bar neighborhoods old Paul Revere, check out Paul Revere and private function Hyatt Harborside Tonight, which runs at the Old North 101 Harborside Drive room available. Boston, MA 02128 Church during the summer and fall. (617) 568-6060 Award-winning actor David Conner re- 333 HANOVER ST., BOSTON www.boston.hyatt.com creates this legendary figure and tells the 617.227.1777 [email protected] oft-untold stories of Revere’s upbringing www.florentinecafeboston.com ___ and his midnight ride. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF THE G REATER 70 PANORAMA B OSTON C ONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 71

BACK BAY

Once the swamp was gone, In Style RIVER VIEW: The picturesque Back architect Arthur Gilman Bay skyline, appointed by the Hancock and drew up the plans to build Prudential towers, overlooks the Charles River Esplanade. 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, creative southwestern cuisine greatness. As such, this highly desired neigh- which intersect the main PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO

222 Berkeley Street neighborhoods Boston’s chic Back Bay may borhood—bordered on the residential thoroughfares you. Once your shopping is Copley Square, Boston OLD AND NEW: well be the ultimate north by the Charles River, of Beacon Street, Trinity Church and the complete (or you just need 617.247.2225 American neighborhood— Arlington Street to Park Marlborough Street and Hancock Tower, two to rest and reload), the of the city’s most snakebites classically beautiful Square on the east, Commonwealth Avenue, as prominent architect- street also boasts ice brownstone residences, Columbus Avenue to well as the commercial ural landmarks, stand cream shops like JP Licks angus ranch strip steak paired with block after Huntington Avenue, boulevards of Newbury and side by side in Copley and Ben and Jerry’s, and Square. block of high-end, glam- Dalton Street and the Boylston streets. fashionable restaurants fire and spice pasta orous retail space, on a Massachusetts Turnpike on The Back Bay draws a and bars like Sonsie, mango margaritas stretch of land that was the south, and Charlesgate high number of visitors Stephanie’s on Newbury once a fetid marsh. East on the west—and it’s because of Newbury Street, and Ciao Bella, great for outdoor dining. fresh grilled salmon fillet Between 1857 and 1882, easy to understand why which has been referred to The Back Bay is also home to some of neighborhoods what we know as today’s when one strolls past the as “the East Coast’s own Boston’s architectural standouts—from the 20% food discount for parties of six to Back Bay was a tidewater gorgeous old brick build- Rodeo Drive.” If you’re itch- classic beauty of Trinity Church (built in twenty guests with this ad flat for the Charles River. ings, amply shaded by ing to rev up the charge 1877) and the Boston Public Library, to Gradually it was filled in, trees, and within short cards, and names like Boston’s largest and most impressive mod- Just a few reasons to come visit us. the largest part of a project walking distance of pictur- Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and ern skyscrapers, the 62-story John Hancock www.cottonwoodboston.com that would more than esque Boston Common and DKNY get your heart racing, Tower and the Prudential Center, which ___ double the size of the city. the Public Garden. Another then this is the place for houses offices, restaurants and shops. *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 72 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 73

BEACON HILL

BOSTON’S HIDDEN JEWEL

PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 711/2 Charles Street, Beacon Hill BRICK HOUSE: blance to its European 617.227.3524 Colonial architecture, of Boston, such as Harrison Residential cobblestoned streets roots—narrow cobblestone OLD WORLD CHARM: panorama 1/4 page january 2003 Heart of Gray Otis, William Scollay Louisburg Square exemplifies the European and gas lit streetlamps streets and gas-lit street- and Charles Bulfinch, who character of Beacon Hill. make many parts of lamps still abound. While the City Beacon Hill a throw- were all property owners back to the past. other areas of Boston are here. Beyond that, Beacon loaded with trendy restau- As much as early Hill has remained the seat other Revolution-era rants and designer bou- Bostonians struggled to of political power in luminaries), King’s Chapel tiques, visitors to Beacon define themselves as mem- Boston. The Massachusetts and, on School Street, the Hill are more likely to find quaint antique neighborhoods bers of a separate nation, State House was completed site of America’s first public shops along Charles Street and “local” arouse and not English citizens, at the top of Beacon Hill in school (in 1856, a statue of restaurants, off the beaten path but beloved remnants of the Old World’s 1798, and in 1874 it Benjamin Franklin was for generations. One exception is the origi- your culture, morality and, par- received the gold leaf finish erected near the site). One nal place “where everybody knows your enses ticularly, its physical archi- on its massive dome, which, spot on the Trail not to be name”—the Bull & Finch Pub, used as the celebrating 10 years tecture were bound to live thanks to diligent mainte- missed is the Old State inspiration for the classic sitcom “Cheers,” of fine Persian cuisine on in Boston. Today, there’s nance and renovations over House, at the corner of can be found on Beacon Street and still nowhere in Boston that this the years, still shines bril- Washington and State draws in throngs of tourists annually. still holds true more than liantly today. streets. In 1776, the And for those who cherish the outdoors, the historically upper-class It’s here that visitors to Declaration of Beacon Hill shares the Boston Common environs of the Beacon the Freedom Trail begin Independence was first with Downtown, offering visitors the neighborhoods Hill neighborhood. their travels—passing by publicly read in Boston opportunity to take advantage of a natural Beacon Hill has tradi- historical landmarks such from the building’s east oasis upon which to throw a Frisbee, soak tionally been the home of as Park Street Church, the balcony, and the building up some sun, ride a foot-pedaled Swan

leaders—Boston’s first Old Granary Burying overlooks the site of the Boat through the Public Garden, or simply ® 97 MT. VERNON ST., BEACON HILL 617.720.5511 • LALAROKH.COM mayor, John Phillips, lived Ground (final resting place Boston Massacre in 1770. sit on a bench and watch the world go by, FULL SPIRITS MENU here, as well as instrumen- of John Hancock, Paul Physically, the neighbor- the way generations of Bostonians have PRIVATE ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES ___ tal figures in the formation Revere, Samuel Adams and hood still bears resem- done before. ___ 74 PANORAMA sDECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 75

CAMBRIDGE Inman Square Just north of Central Square, the more residential, quieter Inman Square prides itself on hometown sensibility, with a fresh & honest diverse working-class population, many of whom speak Portuguese. No elitism here: the area’s only monument is the Cambridge Fireman’s Mural. It is a place where food brings people together, whether at a range of local ethnic markets or at restaurants known for their bold serving breakfast, lunch, flavors, like Chris Schlesinger’s East Coast supper and brunch Grill. It does get rowdy over at the 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 617.661.5005 lovers at Ryles Jazz Club. at the charles hotel harvard square Kendall Square www.charleshotel.com NEW DAWN RISING: The distinctive and is home to the annual buildings of Harvard University, the nation’s Kendall Square, home to MIT—with its Square Central Square World’s Fair. oldest center for higher learning, stand out conspicuous concrete dome, the scene of Deal It’s lined with coffee shops, in Cambridge’s Harvard Square. many famous pranks—looks more like a burrito joints, down-home high-brow business park than a neighbor- music stores, and its own hood. Among the modern, sleek bio-tech The people of Cambridge share of great restaurants Yard, home of the homony- firms and research labs, there are more would like to inform the like La Groceria, Gandhi mous Harvard University, than a few secret hiding places for fun. At world that their fine city is and Cuchi Cuchi. Every which makes its quaint pres- the Kendall Square Cinema, movie buffs neighborhoods not a neighborhood of night of the week, fans of ence on the north side of the can check out foreign and independent Boston. Although it often rock, jazz, hip-hop and the square. With all this intellec- films along with ice cream and espresso. gets lumped together with blues line up at the doors of tual energy flowing, it’s no And for shoppers, the CambridgeSide Beantown, Cambridge stands venues such as the Middle surprise that Harvard Galleria houses over 100 stores, including alone with all the sustaining East Cafe, T.T. the Bear’s Square has been dubbed Banana Republic, J. Crew and Best Buy. qualities of an international Place and Green Street Grill. “the book mecca of the city center. Throughout world.” Not everyone here is Porter Square Kendall, Central, Inman, a student, though. A walk Harvard Square Harvard and Porter Squares, along Massachusetts Avenue The young, artistic crowd influences the nearly 100,000 residents The grand cultural and or JFK Street reveals musi- stretch of Cambridge just beyond Harvard share a spirited range of geographical nucleus of cians, magicians and street Square. Porter Square, on the outskirts of neighborhoods cultural influences. Cambridge houses six per- performers, who add color to Mass. Ave., is full of eclectic second-hand forming arts theaters, three the already bustling square. shops and home to restaurants like the movie theaters, nine muse- Diners flock to Harvard Cambodian-French favorite Elephant Walk Central Square ums, over 100 restaurants Square for the food as well, and the Temple Bar. For a feel of the Central Square sets a swift and more than 400 retail at favorites like Henrietta’s avant-garde arts scene, head to the pace as the social center for stores. History is everywhere, Table, UpStairs on the provocative Lizard Lounge for a poetry ___ Cambridge professionals including storied Harvard Square and Rialto. jam or live music. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 76 PANORAMA DECEMBER 19, 2005–JANUARY 1, 2006 77

5questions with… Keith Lockhart by Josh B. Wardrop or the 11th straight year, Boston FPops conductor Keith Lockhart and his merry band of musicians are spreading Yuletide spirit throughout Boston with Holiday Pops concerts at Symphony Hall. Lockhart tells Panorama why he so looks forward to these annual holiday shows. Refer to listing, page 24.

Q: Why are the Holiday Pops concerts so popular with so many people? A: For many, the holidays are centered around music. We try to provide an experience reflecting everyone’s musical traditions—from the secular I’m a to the sacred—and to give Christmas“ everyone some moment when they feel, “They did music that song just for me.” junkie. Q: Do you feel the need This isn’t to change the holiday around the holidays? a gig for shows up each year? A: When I was a child, my A: It’s tricky—you lose inspi- family went to midnight serv- Scrooge. ration if every year’s show is ices and there was a singing ” the same, but it’s also not a pastor, who sang “O Holy Where do you go? time of year where people Night.” I always remember A: I like to go to Faneuil Hall want you to be adventurous. getting goosebumps. I also at this time of year—it’s so So, we’ve got all the favorite love “Angels We Have Heard Currier & Ives at Christmas. carols, the sing-alongs, the on High” and “The Christmas Then I’ll eat at No. 9 Park, or visit from Santa…but we try Song”.…Luckily, I’m a Lala Rokh—though [Persian to bring in new elements, like Christmas music junkie— cuisine] is hardly traditional! poetry readings this year, to this isn’t a gig for Scrooge. keep it fresh. Q: What will you ask Q: You’re out in Boston Santa for this year? Q: What pieces of music for some Christmas A: A peaceful 2006 with ___ mean the most to you shopping and dinner. some good sleep. PHOTO BY M ICHAEL LUTCH 78 PANORAMA MS0444-Quirio Pan_C 11/22/05 8:16 AM Page 1 aphics.com .hkgr aphics.com www THAT WAS A LONG, LONG TIME AGO. THIS IS NOW.

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