what to do • where to go • what to see March 12–25, 2007 The Officficialial GuGuideide to BOSBOSTONTON Boston’s DropkickDBostonropkick’s r Murphys Rock St. Patrick’s Day PLUS: Our Guide to Celebrating All Things Irish in the Hub www.panoramamagazine.com contents FEATURE STORY COVER STORY 14 Irish Boston 18 Murphys’ Law The Hub shows its Celtic Dropkick Murphys go from pride as the city celebrates punk rock renegades to St. Patrick’s Day hometown rock ’n’ roll heroes DEPARTMENTS 6 around the hub 6 NEWS & NOTES 10 ON STAGE 12 NIGHTLIFE 9 ON EXHIBIT 11 DINING 13 STYLE 21 the hub directory 22 CURRENT EVENTS 38 MAPS 28 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 43 SIGHTSEEING 32 CLUBS & BARS 47 SHOPPING 34 EXCURSIONS 52 RESTAURANTS oyster perpetual 36 FREEDOM TRAIL 66 NEIGHBORHOODS explorer ii 78 5 questions with…Doyle’s Cafe’s GERRY BURKE on the cover: KICKING BACK: The Boston’s favorite punk Dropkick Murphys (from upper left to right: Matt Kelly, Al Barr, rockers, the Dropkick Marc Orrell, Ken Casey, Scruffy Murphys, cram into the Wallace, Tim Brennan and phone booth at Doyle’s James Lynch) gear up for St. Cafe in Jamaica Plain. 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PANORAMA is audited by BPA Worldwide, an independent audit bureau recognized by the American Association of Advertising Agencies. a magazine affiliate ___ ___ 4 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 5 calendar of events aroundthehubby Josh B. Wardrop FRIDAY, MARCH 16 NEWS&NOTES The comics of ImprovBoston per- form Blue Screen, an improvisation- al movie inspired by the titles sug- gested by audience members. With the help of special effects, an GOING onstage camera, and unique stag- UNDERGROUND ing, the comics will come up with They may not have gotten to and perform a movie within min- rub elbows with Jack utes. Refer to listing, page 23. Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio at this year’s SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Oscars, but the talented film- “American Idol” rocker and fan- makers whose unique visions favorite Daughtry performs songs are on display at the ninth from his self-titled first album at annual Boston Underground Paradise Rock Club. Refer to listing, Film Festival have made sin- page 25. gular contributions to the world of film—contributions THURSDAY, MARCH 22 that will be celebrated here The Boston Bruins and young in the Hub March 22–25. sniper Patrice Bergeron (pictured) Venues including the take on their archrivals, the Brattle Theatre, Coolidge Montreal Canadiens. Refer to Corner Theatre and Harvard listing, page 26. Film Archive (refer to listings, pages 23 & 24) are screening FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Signs of Spring new and edgy short and fea- Playwright Christopher Durang’s ture-length films—including Pulitzer Prize-finalist play Miss othing says “so long, winter” better than the arrival of bright and fragrant flowers. the documentary American Witherspoon, about fate, faith and NAnd from March 16–25, Boston’s Bayside Expo Center is going to be filled with more Stag (March 22), the thriller free will, opens at the Lyric Stage flowers than Isaac Mizrahi’s rumpus room. The 2007 New England Spring Flower Show The Third Eye (March 23, Company. Refer to listing, page 27. promises to brighten up the Hub with more than 5 acres of blossoms on exhibit. pictured above) and Emerson Each year, more than 80,000 gardening enthusiasts make their way to the Flower College grad Sean Meredith’s SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Show to check out 38 gardens designed by landscaping professionals and garden clubs satirical update of Dante’s Fresh on the heels of her first solo from around the nation. The event features amateur competitions highlighting the Inferno (March 23)—while album in four years, critically creativity of area garden clubs and hundreds of garden-related vendors exhibiting and welcoming directors, actors acclaimed singer-songwriter selling their wares. and producers to town to Lucinda Williams performs at the The Spring Flower Show also offers a full schedule of special events such as a mingle with lovers of the Orpheum Theatre. Refer to listing, March 19 Garden-to-Gourmet Festival featuring local chefs Jody Adams and Paul weird and wondrous world page 25. O’Connell, a March 23 Plant-A-Palooza Children’s Festival, and much more. of underground cinema. An So, if you’re looking to say a big hello to spring, come to the Bayside Expo Center awards ceremony—March SATURDAY, MARCH 24 & and say it with flowers. Refer to listing, page 25. 25 at Z Square restaurant (14 SUNDAY, MARCH 25 JFK St., Cambridge)—closes The Harlem Globetrotters bring news & notes 6 • on exhibit 9 • on stage 10 • out this festival that recog- their skills and comedy to the TD nizes the envelope pushers Banknorth Garden for an exhibition dining 11 • nightlife 12 • style 13 cont. on page 8 >> game. Refer to listing, page 26. ___ ___ 6 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 7 aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES aroundthehub:ON EXHIBIT by Scott Roberto true titan in the field of pri- mate research, and a chance Get Out Seuss on to meet one of the living leg- of Town the Loose ends of the scientific world up close. THE ART OF DR. SEUSS Newbury Fine Arts 29 Newbury St. • 617-536-0210 March 13–April 6 MUCH ADOO-WOPP hen planning ABOUT SOMETHING Wa visit to the shop- Before the days of “American ping mecca of Newbury Idol” and MySpace, before Street, the last thought on hip-hop and emo ruled the one’s mind is to bring the airwaves, before rock ’n’ roll kids. Parents might want was more than a gleam in BIG BANG! ABSTRACT PAINTING to reconsider, however, in Chuck Berry’s eye, there FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, DeCordova light of the current exhibit were doo-wopp groups. This Museum and Sculpture Park, at Newbury Fine Arts. The smooth music—comprised through April 22. A new generation work of the late, beloved of tight vocal harmonies and of artists put their own spin on non- children’s book author, illustrator and Massachusetts born primarily on street- objective art. Refer to listing, page 30. native Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) is now on view— corners—formed the roman- from his work as a magazine illustrator and political tic soundtrack to many a IT’S ALIVE! A LABORATORY OF cartoonist, to classic creations like the Cat in the Hat and Baby Boomer’s first steady BIOTECH ART, Monserrat College of the Grinch, to rarely seen pieces originally done for his relationship. Art, Monserrat Gallery, 23 Essex St., own enjoyment (like Fooling Nobody, pictured above). On March 18, the Doo- Beverly, 978-921-4242 x1223, Even if you don’t know a Lorax from Sam I Am, this is a Wopp Hall of Fame of through April 7. Science and art show sure to delight. America hosts its annual intermix in this show of “experi- << cont. and boldest new 2007 Roger Tory Peterson induction ceremony and ments” that take their inspiration from page 7 minds in indie film. Medal. concert, at Boston’s from nature, with some even using MULTIPLE For a complete Goodall has spent almost Symphony Hall. This year’s actual biological material. PERSONALITIES schedule of events, visit 50 years studying chim- inductees include Gene www.bostonunderground.org, panzees and other primates, Chandler (the voice behind CLOSE UP, Griffin Museum of MULTIPLE STRATEGIES: BEUYS, MACIUNAS, FLUXUS or call 617-202-5059. much of that time spent liv- the immortal hit “Duke of Photography, 67 Shore Road, Busch-Reisinger Museum ing among them in the jun- Earl”), Earl Lewis & The Winchester, 781-729-1158, Through June 10 gles of Africa. Her discover- Channels, The Dubs, Sonny through April 15. Photographer Andy Warhol wasn’t the only CHAMPION FOR ies—such as chimpanzees’ Turner (of doo-wopp titans Martin Schoeller presents his mug one in the art world to embrace CHIMPS HONORED use of rudimentary tools— The Platters) and Gene Pitt shot-like portraits of celebrities like the techniques of mechanized production in the mid-20th AT HARVARD have been ground-breaking & The Jive Five.