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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. Patrick’s Day at Doyle’s Cafe (3484 Washington St., 617-524- Photo: Bob Perachio. 2345). Refer to story, page 18. Produced by PHOTO BY OFFICIAL ROLEX JEWELER Heather Burke. B OB PERACHIO ___ ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL AND EXPLORER II ARE TRADEMARKS. MARCH 12–25, 2007 3 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.panoramamagazine.com

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___ 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. Angelina Jolie (pictured above) and century. Beginning in the early 1960s, George Maciunas and A true pioneer in the fields and make up the foundation Though most of the per- Jack Nicholson, warts and all. the artists of the international collective Fluxus engaged in of zoology, anthropology of current and future prima- formers are well into their the use of “multiples”—objects intended to be produced in and conservation makes a tological research. sixties and seventies, they’ve KARA WALKER: HARPER’S large quantities using techniques outside of traditional art- special appearance in our Goodall will present a hardly lost a step—so if you PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL making methods—to bring art to the masses. But unlike Pop area on March 18, when lecture and book signing, want to expose your young WAR (ANNOTATED), Addison Art, these pieces weren’t meant for gallery walls, but rather world-renowned scientist open to the public, beginning ones to what real singing is Gallery of American Art, 180 Main for the use—despite their impracticality and often absurdist and author Jane Goodall at 2 p.m. in Memorial Hall’s all about, you’ll want to put St., Phillips Academy, Andover, 978- nature—of everyday people. The art of a sometimes kindred (pictured above) comes to Sanders Theatre on the attending this special con- 749-4015, through April 15. The artist spirit, German artist/shaman Joseph Beuys, is compared the Harvard Museum of Harvard University campus. cert on your to-do (wopp) superimposes her signature silhou- and contrasted with the work of Fluxus in a posthumous Natural History (refer to list- It’s a once-in-a-lifetime list. Call 978-256-6472 for ettes over Civil War-era illustrations dialogue in this intriguing exhibit at Harvard drawn from the ___ ing, page 30) to receive the opportunity to learn from a ticket information. to examine race in the Old South. school’s own collections. Refer to listing, page 29. ___ TOP LEFT COURTESY OF MARTIN SCHOELLER AND HASTED HUNT, N.Y.; BOTTOM 8 PANORAMA RIGHT: AY-O, FINGER BOXES, 1964, COURTESY HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS MARCH 12–25, 2007 9 aroundthehub:ON STAGE aroundthehub:DINING Worth the Taking Boston Dine on Hail to Weight by Storm a Dime the Chefs FAT PIG TASTE OF THE SOUTH END SpeakEasy Stage Company Boston Center for the Arts’ Beginning March 16 Cyclorama • 539 Tremont St. 617-450-1526 March 13 from 6:30–9 p.m ontroversial Cwriter Neil or the 12th year in a LaBute (In the Frow, foodies with a Company of taste for philanthropy Men, The Mercy are invited to indulge Seat, Nurse Betty) in a dining experience tackles society’s catering to a good obsession with body image with the New England debut of cause as well as to discerning appetites. The annual Taste of his darkly comedic look at romance, Fat Pig. In the play, the South End brings together renowned chefs from over 40 handsome Tom finds himself falling in love with lovely, witty neighborhood restaurants to serve up savory dishes while and obese librarian Helen, much to the amazement and dis- benefiting the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. comfort of his coworkers. True to his usual form, LaBute Participants include Turner Fisheries, Mistral, Hamersley’s offers an unsparing and incisive look at relationships and Bistro and Finale (pictured) among many others. After human weakness. In a world obsessed with weight loss, you’ve eaten your fill, bid on a pair of plane tickets to Fat Pig forces audiences to take on the heavy burden of Vegas, an Ogunquit, Maine spa/bed & breakfast package, RAIN self-examination while also asking whether love can ever Cirque Eloize BAR MENU AT OLIVES and other enticing items at the silent auction. Previous truly be blind. Refer to listing, page 26. —Katie Veillette Cutler Majestic Theatre 10 City Square, Charlestown years’ events have sold out quickly, so be sure to grab this March 13–18 617-242-1999 hot (meal) ticket as soon as possible. —Arielle Altman Between the roar of the crowd, the Ever wanted to eat at a celebrity MOTHER human cannonballs exploding, and chef’s restaurant without paying KNOWS BEST the smell of those elephants and those celebrity prices? Todd DISH OF lions, sometimes the chaos of a cir- English’s flagship eatery—Olives in THE DAY WELL cus is a bit too bombastic. Flip that Charlestown—is giving diners just Huntington Theatre Company big top, though, and you have that chance with their first-ever bar AREPAS Through April 8 Orinoco Cirque Eloize’s Rain, which pairs the menu, offering an inspired and 477 Shawmut Ave. The power struggle awe-inspiring stunts of the three- affordable new take on convention- 617-369-7075 between parents and chil- ring circus with the ambiance of an al bar fare. Whether you’re in the The South End dren is something we can intimate theatrical production. mood for gourmet nibbles like the continues to earn all relate to, and it’s also Utilizing breathtaking acrobatics and chicken croquette with blue cheese its reputation as a the subject of Lisa Kron’s successful Broadway play Well, stunning visuals, writer/director fondue or beef carpaccio tart, or hot dining destination with new and innovative restau- an autobiographical look at Kron’s relationship with her Daniele Finzi Pasca presents acts of upscale takes on everyday rants continually opening their doors there. Recently cel- chronically ill mother. Utilizing the conceit of a play-within-a- circus artistry inspired by childhood favorites—like a burger made with ebrating its first anniversary is one such eatery, the cozy play, Kron (pictured above left) is joined by actors from memories. Rain’s nostalgic story wood-grilled lamb and comple- Orinoco, which owner Andres Branger opened to reflect Huntington Theatre Company in reenactments of events begins with a circus troupe rehears- mented by parmesan fries or a the “taguaritas” of his native Venezuela—small, lively from her childhood and adult life. These anecdotes are often ing, and unfolds like the pages of a delicious wood-fired pretzel served eateries found along the roadsides. On a menu packed disputed by her mother (played by MaryPat Gleason, above photo album—combining mind- with three different mustards— with traditional Venezuelan delicacies, Orinoco’s specialty right), who constantly interrupts from her La-Z-Boy to blowing gymnastics, tumbling and your palate will be pleasured. And is its arepas—sandwiches made from pillowy grilled corn ensure that Kron tells the stories accurately. A fight for con- trapeze tricks with a wet and wild with nearly every item on the menu pockets that are split and stuffed with various fillings, trol ensues in this hilarious but poignant comedy about our climax that promises to astound priced under $10, your bank including shredded beef, creamy guayanés cheese, slow relationships with our loved ones, our bodies and ourselves. and delight audiences. Refer to list- account won’t suffer for the sins of cooked pork leg or shredded chicken, avocado and ___ Refer to listing, page 27. —Erica Coray ing, page 26. —Arielle Altman your stomach. —Erica Coray cilantro (pictured). —Erica Coray ___ TOP LEFT PHOTO BY C RAIG B AILEY/PERSPECTIVE PHOTO; BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO TOP LEFT PHOTO BY E RIKA F IELDS; 10 PANORAMA BY E RIC A NTONIOU; TOP RIGHT PHOTO BY S OLOMON K RUEGER BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO BY C HRISTINE C ELLI MARCH 12–25, 2007 11

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THE FIRST ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION IN AMERICA OCCURRED IN Boston in 1737, which means more Guinness has been consumed here than anywhere in the nation. Since then, the party has only grown, with Celtic I fever seizing the city whenever March rolls around. You don’t need the luck of the Irish to have fun this St. Paddy’s Day. Here are some cool ways to spend the week celebrating Ireland’s patron saint.

MARCH OF THE IRISH The traditionally Irish neighborhood of South Boston is the epicenter of St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Boston, most notably demonstrated by the famous South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Every year, 600,000 Bostonians and visitors pack the streets of “Southie” to experience this magical procession featur- ing marching and bagpipe bands from America and the Emerald Isle, exciting floats and other Gaelic-inspired treats. Founded in 1901 to celebrate the Hub’s Irish heritage, the South Boston parade is a living part of Boston’s history and a tradi- tion handed down through the generations. The 106th annual parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, from the Broadway MBTA station on the Redline. For a com- plete list of parades around the state, visit www.irishmassachusetts.com. Refer to listing, page 26.

THE GREEN MILE LUCK OF THE IRISH: The Boston-Ireland connec- In Boston, everyone with even the slightest tion can be felt all over the city around St. Patrick’s Celtic connections claims to be Irish come Day, including at (clockwise from upper left) the JFK Presidential Library and Museum’s JFK and Ireland March 17. But how much do they actually exhibit, the Irish Famine Memorial along the Irish know about Boston’s rich Irish history? Heritage Trail, the Danu concert at the Somerville Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail, Theatre, the Saw Doctors concert at the Roxy, the Gaelic Gourmet Gala at the Hotel Commonwealth and a three-mile self-guided walking tour the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston. ABOVE JFK PHOTO BY ROBERT K NUDSEN, W HITE H OUSE/ through downtown Boston, the North End, COURTESY OF JFK PRESIDENTIAL L IBRARY; PARADE PHOTO COUR- Beacon Hill and Back Bay showcases this ___ TESY OF THE G REATER B OSTON C ONVENTION & V ISITORS ___ BUREAU ; IRISH FAMINE M EMORIAL PHOTO COURTESY OF THE D ANU PHOTO COURTESY OF 14 PANORAMA B OSTON I RISH TOURISM A SSOCIATION S HANACHIE RECORDS MARCH 12–25, 2007 15

visit to Ireland in 1963, including a silver goblet made in Dublin in 1805 that JFK displayed in the Oval Office; an 1850 edition of the Bible brought to America by his forefathers; and the original 1336 Treaty of Ormonde, signed by Kennedy’s ancestor, and given to him by Irish Prime Minister Sean LeMass. On St. Patrick’s Day, the museum hosts the family-friendly musical trio Triptych and the Kieran Jordan Dancers. RAISE A GLASS SHAMROCK & ROLL This month, Irish music is anything but TO IRELAND scarce in Boston, from bagpipe bands Looking to toast Ireland’s patron saint this holiday marching in parades, to the Celtic jam ses- without spending a pot o’ gold? Avoid notoriously IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: history. The tour details and Barry Wallace, combine their skills sions happening in pubs throughout the expensive (and sometimes unfriendly) South Boston South Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on over 300 years of history, with local celebrity chefs like Ming Tsai, city, to raging Irish punk acts tearing up pubs and enjoy a pint of Guinness or get frisky with March 18 is an indelible showcasing the politi- Michael Schlow and Jamie Bissonnette to local venues (see story on the Irish whiskey at these popular watering holes. symbol of the area’s Irish cians, artists and war create new and innovative Irish fare that Dropkick Murphys, page 18). roots that is enjoyed by young and old alike. heroes who personify the proves why Ireland has become a On March 15, popular Irish export DOYLE’S, 3484 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, rebellious and triumphant European culinary hotspot. The $100 per The Saw Doctors play a jam- 617-524-2345; St. Patrick’s Day cover: $10. Since nature of the Boston person ticket allows patrons to eat, drink packed Irish-rock set at The Roxy, while its inception in 1882, Doyle’s has been a popular Irish. View a garden dedicated to the city’s and be merry, indulging in top-notch cui- The Middle East Upstairs hosts the second spot for mayors, senators and governors, and hosts most famous Irish-American matriarch, sine and a vast selection of wine, beer and annual Evacuation Day an annual St. Patrick’s Day bagpipe band battle. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; a flag waved by cocktails. Refer to listing, page 25. Extravaganza on March 17, fea- the entirely Irish 9th Regiment of Infantry turing up-and-coming local bands such as THE BURREN, 247 Elm St., Somerville, 617-776- during the Civil War; and a memorial A PRESIDENT’S PRIDE The Larkin Brigade, The Allstonians and 6896; cover $20. This family-friendly pub offers Irish remembering the tragic Great Famine that Many legendary Irish-Americans have Bread and Roses. step dancing classes every Monday and serves claimed 1 million lives and forced 2 million come of age in Boston’s neighborhoods, but The ordinarily jazzy Regattabar goes patrons food and drink to live Celtic music nightly in victims to flee Ireland. Maps of the Trail none are more beloved than President John green with Gaelic pride when Beolach an Old World atmosphere. are available at the Greater Boston F. Kennedy. JFK, the nation’s first Irish- brings its native Cape Breton tunes and Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Boston Catholic president, exhibited enormous step dancing skills to the venue on March KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 42 Province St., 617-426- Common Visitor Center or the Prudential pride in his Irish heritage. During the polit- 15, followed on March 16 by two perform- 3333; cover: $15. This restaurant (pictured above) takes Center Visitor Information Center. Refer to ically and socially tumultuous 1960s, JFK ances from Dublin soul singers The the traditional pub upscale, with its “Irish steakhouse” listing, page 44. toasted his homeland, stating, “It is that Commitments. concept and a focus on high-end wines and liquors. quality of the Irish—that remarkable com- For those looking for something more BEYOND BANGERS & MASH bination of hope, confidence and imagina- traditional, Ireland’s own award-winning PLOUGH AND STARS, 912 Mass. Ave., Though corned beef and cabbage is a sta- tion—that is needed more than ever today.” jam band Danu fills the Somerville Cambridge, 617-576-0032. This pub serves hardy ple dish in Boston’s Irish pubs around St. The John F. Kennedy Theatre on March 16 with their impro- drafts of Guinness and a varied menu, and even tele- Patrick’s Day, Irish cuisine goes far beyond Presidential Library and vised traditional tunes. vises European football matches. On St. Patrick’s this humble meal. To prove this, the Boston Museum celebrates JFK’s Celtic her- What better setting for a concert on a Day, enjoy the Irish-Jewish folk band, Los Diablos. Irish Tourism Association is sponsoring itage and pride in A Journey holiday dedicated to a saint than a church? the second annual Gaelic Home: John F. Kennedy All Saints Parish (1773 Beacon St., THE GREEN DRAGON TAVERN, 11 Marshall St., Gourmet Gala on March 16 from and Ireland (refer to listing, page Brookline, 617-738-1810) hosts a perform- 617-367-0055; cover starts at $5. One of Boston’s 7–10 p.m. at the Hotel Commonwealth in 28). This exhibit features artifacts, docu- ance by renowned Irish harpist and vocalist original pubs (a favorite of Paul Revere!), this histori- Kenmore Square. Some of Ireland’s top ments, film footage and photographs Aine Minogue. For more informa- cal spot serves cold beers and delicious Irish cuisine ___ chefs, including Noel McMeel, Ed Cooney related to JFK’s heritage and his state tion, refer to listings, pages 24 & 25. while popular local cover bands perform. ___ ABOVE PHOTO COURTESY OF M ASS. OFFICE OF T RAVEL & TOURISM ABOVE RIGHT PHOTO BY B OB PERACHIO 16 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 17 BAND OF BROTHERS: Dropkick Murphys are (upper left to right) Matt Kelly, Al Barr, Marc Orrell, Ken Casey, Scruffy Wallace, Tim Brennan and James Lynch. Dropkick Murphys go from punk rock renegades to hometown rock ’n’ roll heroes by Josh B. Wardrop

sk Ken CaseyCasey whether he everever envisionedenvisioned a dayday when his band DropkickDropkick After paying their dues with several underground indie releases, the Dropkicks attracted the Murphys would become the hottest ticket in Boston, and he laughs incredulously. attentionattention of Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong, who released the band’s first full-length album Do or A“Definitel“Definitelyy not,” sa saysys the bassist/guitarist/vbassist/guitarist/vocalistocalist and ffoundingounding member of America’America’s—ifs—if not Die on his Epitaph Records sub-label, Hellcat,Hellcat, in 1998. The Dropkicks quickly grew to a seven-man the world’s—pre-eminent Celtic/folk/punk rock combo. “I can still remember us playing [now- outfit as the sound and instrumentation of their records surpassed what they could do onstage. defunct punk club] TThehe RaRatt bacbackk in ’97. Let’ Let’ss just sasayy it wwasas an ugluglyy event…we weren’t “We couldn’tcouldn’t reallyreally reproduce our songs [live][live] because we didn’t have a full-time bagpiper or allowedallowed back in the city for two years.” ananyoneyone to play the various Irish instruments,” Casey recalls. “When we recorded, we’d have some- Today,Today, Boston wouldn’t think of turning its back on its newest homegrown rock stars. one sit in—usuallin—usuallyy a 40-something guy with a dadayy jobjob,, like a cop or a contractor. These Casey, along with Dropkicks bandmates Marc Orrell, Tim Brennan, James Lynch, Al weren’tweren’t people we could convince to hop in a van and drive around for weeks at a time Barr, Matt Kelly and Scruffy Wallace, are the toast of the local music scene—a gang plaplayingying punk music. So, while our power and aggression came through as a foursome, we of homegrown, working-class boys from area towns like Quincy, Milton and knew we wanted to go further.”

CHIO DorchesterDorchester who’vewho’ve clawed their way to the big time through hard work Wildly popular in Boston practically from the start, the Dropkicks won over a larger fanbase by and an uncompromising belief in their brand of honest, aggressive, sticking to the pugnacious working-class mentality instilled upon them growing up in Boston. “I think ERA P anthemic mmusic.usic. people from here hahaveve a little chip on their shoulder,” Casey laughs, “and we just always let that show.

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BY traditional Irish music our parents liked,” Casey says, “we started as a in doing thatthat I think wewe tapped into the same pride thatthat everybody feels about where they come from.”

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HO surprised us, and made us feel like [our sound] was the real deal.” tractrackk to whawhatt wwouldould end up being a long-along-awaitedwaited World Series champion season for the Boston P ______PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 19

Red Sox: the band’s modern- ized remake of “Tessie,” a thehubdirectory favorite rallying song of Sox fans back in 1903. As the team progressed further in its magical season, radio airplay for “Tessie” grew. However, Casey says the band quickly developed a OUR GUIDE TO WHAT strategy for not growing tired of the song. TO DO, SEE, BUY AND “We don’t get sick of SURF’S UP: Guitarist playing it, because we hardly ever do,” he which they’ll Marc Orrell crowd surfs at EAT IN BOSTON laughs. “For the most part, we only play it appear at the South a Dropkick Murphys show. in Boston, and, frankly, if it ain’t baseball Boston St. Patrick’s index season, we feel a little silly playing it. But Day Parade. In we’re proud of it—I love the mix of instru- between the “official” gigs, they’re expected CURRENT EVENTS 22 ments on it, and I think we did everything to squeeze in exclusive club shows and we could with a hundred-year-old song!” radio station gigs. By the time the last MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 28 In 2006, a whole new audience of film Guinness has been downed, Casey admits fans were introduced to the Dropkicks, as that his Irish eyes will be more likely CLUBS & BARS 32 the band had its rollicking sea shanty drooping than smiling, but he and the band “Shipping Up to Boston” included in the are enthusiastic at the way St. Paddy’s Day soundtrack to the Academy Award winner and the Dropkick Murphys have become EXCURSIONS 34 for Best Picture, Martin Scorsese’s The inextricably linked here in the Hub. Departed. The tale of Irish mobsters in “It’s always an exciting time for us, FREEDOM TRAIL 36 South Boston was a natural fit for the because since we play so many shows in a Dropkicks, and was even filmed right in short time, we tend to play a lot of different MAPS 38 the band’s backyard in 2005. Despite that, songs and pull out a lot of rarities,” says it took a recommendation from Robbie Casey. “We have kids from Europe who come SIGHTSEEING 43 Robertson, former songwriter and gui- over to these shows, and the people here in tarist with legendary rock outfit The Band, Boston take them under their wings and SHOPPING 47 to his friend Scorsese to get them included show them around. It’s a very cool vibe—we on the soundtrack. call it ‘a convention of miscreants.’” RESTAURANTS 52 “So, you see, our local connections did Still, Casey concedes that the Dropkicks us no good at all,” Casey chuckles. “What aren’t just the soundtrack for raggedy ruf- can I say, though.…It’s totally awesome to fians from Boston’s working-class neigh- NEIGHBORHOODS 66 be involved with Scorsese and such a great borhoods anymore. “In 1997, you wouldn’t movie.” have really seen anyone [at a Dropkicks Every St. Patrick’s Day, the Dropkicks show] but punk kids and people who want- GOING PUBLIC: come home to play a series of shows and ed to mosh,” Casey says. “Last year, In snow or sun, the Boston Public Garden is one of the city’s most revel in the circus that accompanies them. though, my wife, daughter, mom and beautiful spots year-round. This time around, the band has already grandma were at the St. Patrick’s shows in Refer to listing, page 43. sold out two shows at Avalon on March 16 the middle of everything. These days, we’re & 18, a special afternoon gig on March 17 seeing all ages and people bringing their at Agganis Arena—their first-ever solo kids to the shows.” arena show—and a charity acoustic break- For more information on the Dropkick ___ fast in Dorchester on March 18, after Murphys, visit www.dropkickmurphys.com. ___ 20 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 21 CURRENT EVENTS p.m.—The BSO, accompanied by guest conductor Charles DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, 124 Boylston St, 617-574- Dutoit and pianist Yuja Wang, performs pieces by Rimsky- 9676. Shows Thu–Sun at 9 p.m. Tickets: $10–15. Located in the Korsakov, Stravinsky and Beethoven; Mar 15 & 17 at 8 p.m., downstairs portion of Remington’s bar and restaurant, this comedy Mar 16 at 1:30 p.m.—Conductor James Levine leads the studio boasts open mic night every Sunday. Mar 15 & 22—Greg BSO, and guest mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, in a per- Howell and friends; Mar 16 & 23—Outtakes, sketch comedy and formance of Mahler’s Symphony # 3; Mar 23 at 8 p.m., Mar stand-up; Mar 18 & 25—Open Mic Night. 25 at 3 p.m.—Levine and the BSO, joined by the Tanglewood

Festival Chorus, perform Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio. IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Wed & Thu curr at 8 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets: $15–20, dinner CANTATA SINGERS, Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, packages available. Mar 14 & 21—Improv Asylum’s National 30 Gainsborough St., 617-868-5885. Mar 16 at 8 p.m., Mar Touring Company; Mar 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24—New Kids on the 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20–54. The Cantata Singers continue Blog; Mar 17 & 24 at midnight—The Midnight Show. ents

their 2006–2007 concert series with a performance of Bach’s ent e

v Mass in B minor. IMPROVBOSTON, Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., Cam- bridge, 617-576-1253. Cover: $5–15. This comedy troupe features CHAMELEON ARTS ENSEMBLE, Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon sketch comedy, games, original music and audience participation. St., 617-427-8200. Mar 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16–36. The Mar 14 & 21 at 8 p.m.—The Hump, Mar 15 & 22 at 8 p.m.— chamber ensemble presents But Memory, Waked by Music, a Comedy Thursday; at 10 p.m.—The Great and Secret Comedy

program of works by Ravel, Poulenc and Tchaikovsky. Show; Mar 16 & 23 at 8 p.m.—Blue Screen; at 10 p.m.— v ent e

TheatreSports; Mar 17 & 24 at 6 p.m.—Family Show; at 8 and 10 ents EMMANUEL MUSIC, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., 617- p.m.—Mainstage; Mar 18 at 7 p.m.—Sgt. Culpepper’s Comedy 536-3356. Admission: free will offering for weekly cantatas. Jamboree; Mar 21 at 10 p.m.—Naked Comedy Showcase. Mar 18 at 10 a.m.—Conductor Craig Smith leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Emmanuel Music in the Weekly JIMMY TINGLE’S OFF BROADWAY, 255 Elm St., Davis Square,

curr Cantata, Bach’s BWV 8; Mar 18 at 4 p.m.—Emmanuel Music Somerville, 617-591-1616. Cover: $25–30. Call for reservations presents the final concert in this year’s Schumann Chamber and complete schedule. Founded by actor/comic/writer Jimmy Series, tickets: $10–55; Mar 25 at 10 a.m.—Bach’s BWV 169. Tingle, this venue features established and aspiring performers. PHOTO BY M IKE M ARTIN Mar 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m., Mar 17 at 3 and 7:30 p.m., Mar 18 BARBARA COOK: The award-winning Broadway NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC OF RUSSIA, Bank of America at 3 p.m.—Brendan Behan: Confessions of an Irish Rebel. chanteuse takes the stage at venerable Symphony Celebrity Series, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Hall March 24. Refer to listing, below. 617-482-2595. Mar 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $38–78. Conductor NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. Fri & Sat Vladimir Spivakov leads the acclaimed orchestra—featuring at 8:30 p.m. Cover: $20. Nick’s is the city’s longest-running comedy soloist Olga Kern on piano—in a performance of works by club. Mar 16 & 17—Kevin Knox, Corey Manning, and Danny Kelly; Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. Mar 23 & 24—Larry Norton, Tim Kalin, and Danny Kelly. CLASSICAL

ALEXANDER KOBRIN, Bank of America Celebrity Series, Jordan COMEDY CONVENTIONS & EXPOS Hall at New England Conservatory, 30 Gainsborough St., 617-482- 2595. Mar 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $35–50. The world-renowned THE COMEDY CONNECTION, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall HYNES CONVENTION CENTER, 900 Boylston St., 617-954- pianist and Van Cliburn International Piano Championship winner Marketplace, 617-248-9700. Cover and times may vary. Call for full 2000. Mar 17—Annual Berklee College of Music High School brings his prodigious talents to Boston. schedule. Named “The Best Comedy Club in the Country” (USA Jazz Festival. Today), this venue has featured national and local stand-up acts BARBARA COOK, Bank of America Celebrity Series, Symphony such as Chris Rock, Dane Cook and Dave Chappelle. Tickets: SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER, 200 Seaport Blvd., 617- Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 617-482-2595. Mar 24 at 8 p.m. $15–30. Mar 12 & 19 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase hosted by 385-4212. Mar 13–15—Building Energy ‘07, a trade show and Tickets: $38–68. For more than five decades, Broadway star Cook Kevin Knox; Mar 13 & 20 at 8 p.m.—Paul Nardizzi; Mar 14 at 8 conference about renewable energy sources; Mar 24 from 10 has thrilled audiences with her beautiful soprano voice. Now the p.m.—Patty Ross; Mar 15 at 9 p.m., Mar 22 at 8:30 p.m.—Frank a.m.–7 p.m., Mar 25 ’til 5 p.m.—The Boston Globe Travel Show, Tony and Grammy award-winner comes to Boston to share an Santos “The R-Rated Hypnotist”; Mar 16 & 17 at 8 and 10:15 featuring hundreds of exhibitors and budget travel packages, evening of song with Hub music lovers. p.m.—Mike Birbiglia; Mar 18 at 7 p.m.—Mike Donovan; Mar 21 at tickets: $10. 8 p.m.—Tony V.; Mar 23 at 8 and 10:15 p.m., Mar 24 at 6, 8:15, BOSTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY, 617-349-0086. Mar 23 at and 10:30 p.m.—Jim Norton. 7:30 p.m., at Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St. and Mar 25 at 7:30 FILM p.m., at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. Tickets: $17–47. The BCMS performs works by Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors open at 7:30 BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL, various locations, Schumann, Rorem and Brahms. p.m.; shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: 617-202-5059. Call or visit www.bostonunderground.org for $8–10. A place where fresh talent is discovered and headliners showtimes and complete festival schedule. Mar 22–25. Tickets: BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, 617-661-1812. Mar 24 at experiment. Mar 13—Mystery Lounge; Mar 14—Mike Mindlin, $5 (for individual screenings); $10 (for special events and par- 8 p.m., at St. Paul Church, 129 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge. Tickets: Shaun Bedgood, Mike Lemme and others; Mar 15—James Gof, ties); $50 (festival pass). For the ninth year, Boston celebrates $25–64.The BEMF continues its season with a program of choral Dave McDonough, Jim Blumenfeld and others; Mar 16—Tim the best in underground and fringe filmmaking. Area theaters music by Monteverdi, Palestrina, Gombert, Lassus and others, fea- McIntire, Dan Boulger, Dean Eizenberg and others; Mar 17—Cori including the Brattle, Coolidge Corner and Harvard Film Archive turing guest Renaissance choir The Tallis Scholars. Healy, Gary Petersen, Doug Chagnon and others; Mar 18—Ken screen films such as American Stag and Roman, while BUFF Colodner, Baratunde Thurston, Shawn Donovan and others; Mar also hosts lectures/workshops by filmmakers and various par- BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. 20—Mystery Lounge; Mar 21—Dan Crohn, Marley Halprin- ties with filmmakers and actors. Ave., 617-266-1200. Tickets: $29–111. Renowned throughout the Grazer, Don Diego and others; Mar 22—Chris O’Carroll, Levon world for its distinctive sound, impressive range and virtuosity, the Schpeiser, Dan Miles and others; Mar 23—Arielle Goldman, THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876- Boston Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 125th year in a season Drew Spangler, Maggie MacDonald and others; Mar 14—Tony 6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $9; that brings fresh perspectives to a well-known repertoire while Moschetto, Tim Golden, Joe LaRoche and others; Mar 25—”A students & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6. Classic, cut- ___ offering insights into the future of classical music. Mar 13 at 8 Tribe Called Sketch.” ting-edge and world cinema with double features almost every ___ 22 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 23

day. Mar 13 at 8 and 10 p.m.—Institute Benjamenta; Mar 14 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, McManus, Beoga and Triptych for an evening of traditional SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.—Piano Tuner of Earthquakes; Mar 617-536-5400. Refer to listing in Sightseeing. The first publicly Celtic music. Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 16 & 17 at 7:15 p.m.—The French Connection; at 5 and 9:30 supported municipal library in the world hosts many activities and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and 9 p.m.—Dirty Harry; Mar 18 at 3:30, 7:45 and 10 p.m.—Lethal and special programs for children, including live performances, CLUB PASSIM, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Call p.m. unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include dinner Weapon; Mar 20 at 8 p.m.—Hard-Boiled; Mar 21 at 5:30, storytelling, interactive computer activities and films. Mar 14 at for full schedule. This intimate Harvard Square coffeehouse was and show. Mar 13—Mark Hummel’s Blues Harp Blowout, fea- 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.—The Super Cops; Mar 25 at 5:30 p.m.— 2:30 p.m.—Reading Readiness; Mar 16 & 23 at 10 a.m.— a starting place for folk icons like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. turing Charlie Musselwhite and Kim Wilson, tickets: $22, $62 Hot Fuzz. Infant/Toddler Sing-a-long. Mar 17 at 8 p.m.—Geoff Bartley, tickets: $15; Mar 18 at 7:30 with dinner; Mar 14—Darryl Tookes, tickets: $30, $70 with din-

p.m.—Amy Correia and Garrison Starr, tickets: $15; Mar 22 at ner; Mar 15—Brian Bromberg All Stars tickets: $28, $68 with curr COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 617- COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 8 p.m.—Coleen Sexton and Trina Hamlin, tickets: $15; Mar 23 dinner; Mar 16 & 17—Walter Beasley, tickets: $30, $70 with 734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: 617-735-2501. Presents live events and screens films just for at 7 p.m., Mar 24 at 7 and 10 p.m.—Girlyman, tickets: $20. dinner; Mar 20—Joyce Cooling, tickets: $22, $62 with dinner; $9.50; members, seniors & children $6.50. This independent kids. Mar 17—EGADZ! with Michael Maines, tickets: $10, Mar 21—Grace Kelly, tickets: $18, $58 with dinner; Mar 22— movie house screens recent indie films, as well as the classics. children $8. HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743. Lionel Loueke and Gilfema, tickets: $20, $60 with dinner; Mar ents

Now showing: Born into Brothels, The Namesake, Blackbook, The Shows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club 23—Johnny A, tickets: $20, $60 with dinner; Mar 24—Jane ent e

v Holy Mountain. PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, offers live music daily and is renowned for showcasing local Olivor, tickets: $35, $75 with dinner. 617-731-6400. Tickets: $9.50. The first puppetry center in New classic rock and rhythm’n’ blues cover bands. Mar 16— HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, England presents the magical world of puppet theater, enlight- Playin’ Dead (Grateful Dead tribute band), tickets: $5; Mar SOMERVILLE THEATRE, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617- 24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-495-4700. Call for showtimes, ening audiences of all ages. Weekday morning shows are 19—Free Speech, tickets: $5; Mar 23—Max Creek with 625-5700. Mar 16 at 8 p.m.—Danu, tickets: $22 & 28 (call complete schedule and ticket prices. With more than 300 films appropriate for ages 3–6. Weekend matinee shows are appro- Mook, tickets: $10; Mar 25—Danny Wood (of New Kids on the 617-876-4275); Mar 24 & 25 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.—Dan

shown per year, HFA is one of the most active art cinemas in New priate for ages 4–9. Mar 14 & 15 at 10:30 a.m.—Cinderella, A Block), tickets: $15. Zanes and Friends, tickets: $22 (call 617-876-4275). v ent e

England. Now showing: Mar 12 at 7 p.m.—King Lear; Mar 13 at Woodland Fairy Princess; Mar 17 & 18 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Fairy ents 7 p.m.—L’Atalante; at 9 p.m.—Land and Freedom; Mar 14 at 7 Tales of the Brothers Grimy; Mar 21 & 22 at 10:30 a.m.— THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864- TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536-1775. p.m.—I Live in Fear; at 9:15 p.m.—Godzilla; Mar 16 at 7:30 Bingo the Circus Dog; Mar 24 & 25 at 1 and 3 p.m.—The Last EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., shows start at 9 p.m. unless other- Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you swing to p.m.—The Postmodern Life of My Aunt; Mar 17 at 7 p.m.—July Dragon on Earth. wise noted. Call for complete schedule. Whether Upstairs, live jazz and classics from the Great American Songbook. Mar Rhapsody; Mar 18 at 7 p.m.—Love in a Fallen City; Mar 19 at 9 Downstairs or in the Corner, this club showcases the best in 18 & 25 at noon—Lee Childs Group.

curr p.m.—Boat People; Mar 20 at 9 p.m.—The Good Fight; Mar 21 STUART LITTLE, North Shore Music Theater, 62 Dunham Rd, alternative/indie rock bands. Mar 13—Sparta, mewithoutyou, at 7 p.m.—Kiss Me Deadly; Mar 24 at 7 p.m.—Pour la Suite du Beverly. 978-232-7200. Mar 17 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets: Aloha, tickets: $13; Mar 16 & 17—Isis with special guests, T.T. THE BEAR’S PLACE, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617- Monde; at 9 p.m.—A Tout Prendre. $10-15. The NSMT's award-winning Youth Performance tickets: $16; Mar 22—Fu Manchu, Valient Thorr, Seemless and 492-BEAR. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Call for complete sched- Academy will be performing a musical version of the beloved Mess with the Bull, tickets: $14; Mar 24—Bon Savants, You Am ule. Cover: $8–14. Mar 15—The Raveonettes with The Pity MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or children's "underdog" story. A cast of 23 local children will tell I, Dallas Crane, tickets: $12. Party and Okay Thursday; Mar 16—Taxpayer, Mittens, Blizzard 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. the tale of a little mouse born into a normal New York family of ‘78, The Vershok; Mar 19—Glenn Michael with Laura Tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) $7. Discounted admission who embarks on a variety of exciting adventures. ORPHEUM THEATRE, 1 Hamilton Place, 617-931-2000. The Imhoff; Mar 21—Chet with The Fens. for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larger- Orpheum opened in 1852 and was the sight of the first Boston than-life images on a five-story high domed screen. Now show- Symphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Booker T. ing: Alaska: Spirit of the Wild; Hurricane on the Bayou; Galapagos. LIVE MUSIC Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Mar 15 at 7:30 p.m.— SPECIAL EVENTS The Shins, tickets: $30; Mar 24 at 7:30 p.m.—Lucinda MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. AGGANIS ARENA, Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Williams with Heartless Bastards, tickets: $29.50–39.50. BOSTON WINE FESTIVAL, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete schedule. 617-931-2000. This new venue is a state-of-the-art, multipur- Wharf, 888-660-WINE. Call for ticket prices and full event Tickets: $6–9. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film Program has pose entertainment center with more than 7,200 seats for con- PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- schedule or visit www.bostonwinefestival.net. This annual event grown to become one of the nation’s finest exhibitors of con- certs, sporting events and family shows. Mar 17 at 2 p.m.— 8800. An intimate setting with a big sound, Paradise is one of brings together some of the finest wines in the world for special temporary international cinema, restored classics and premieres Dropkick Murphys, tickets: $27.50. Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows 18+ unless otherwise theme nights devoted to individual styles and vineyards, paired of American independent films. Now showing: Mar 14 at 8:30 noted. Mar 15 at 9 p.m.—Ratatat with Professor Murder and with delectable cuisine by Chef Robert Bruce. Mar 14 at 7 p.m., Mar 15 at 2:30 p.m.—China Blue; Mar 15 at 4:30 p.m.— AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popular Despot, tickets: $14; Mar 16 at 9 p.m.—Josh Kelley with p.m.—Frog’s Leap Vineyards, tickets: $145; Mar 20 at 7 p.m.— Beauty and the Beast; Mar 16 at 8:15 p.m.—Exterminating nightclub hosts rock and pop music acts prior to evening dance Jennifer Paige and Keaton Simons, tickets: $14; Mar 17 at 9 Opus One Winery, tickets: $275; Mar 23 at 7 p.m.—Flavors of Angels; Mar 17 at 2 p.m.—Two or Three Things I Should Know nights with DJs. Mar 12 at 7 p.m.—Relient K with Mae and p.m.—Three Day Threshold with Girls, Guns & Glory and the Mediterranean Reception, tickets: $100. About Her; at 4 p.m.—Exterminating Angels; Mar 18 at 10:30 Sherwood, tickets: $16; Mar 13 at 7 p.m.—The Roots with Forgetful Jones, tickets: $15; Mar 18 at 8 p.m.—Daughtry with a.m., Mar 22 at 2:30 p.m.—Close to Home; Mar 21 at 8:30 Lupe Fiasco, tickets: $30; Mar 16 & 18 at 6 p.m.—Dropkick Eve to Adam and Cinder Road, tickets: $20; Mar 22 at 8 EVACUATION DAY CEREMONY, beginning from St. Augustine’s p.m.—How to Survive the 1940s; Mar 22 at 6:15 p.m.—51 Murphys with special guests, tickets: $27.50; Mar 19 at 8 p.m.—Shaw-Blades, tickets: $25; Mar 23 at 9 p.m.—Mew, Chapel, 225 Dorchester St., South Boston. Mar 17 at 9 a.m. Free Birch Street; Mar 23 at 6:15 p.m.—Building the Gherkin; Mar p.m.—Pete Yorn with Minibar and Moses Mayfield, tickets: $25; tickets: $15; Mar 24 at 9 p.m.—Will Dailey with Brian Bergeron and open to the public. Commemorate the 231st Anniversary of 24 at 3:45 p.m.—The Rules of the Game. Mar 23 & 24 at 7 p.m.—The Decemberists with My Brightest and Kobe, tickets: $14. the British Evacuation of Boston in 1776 with a re-enactment of Diamond, tickets: $25. the route taken by colonial troops to fortify Dorchester Heights. SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., The procession culminates at the Dorchester Heights National Wharf, 617-973-5200. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Thu–Sat AXIS, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Call for full schedule. Cambridge, 617-661-5099. Mar 14 at 7:30 p.m.—Coco Historic Site, Thomas Park in South Boston, at 10:30 a.m. At 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. This popular nightclub hosts rock, punk and alternative music Montoya and Popa Chubby, tickets: $25; Mar 15 at 7:30 noon, the Lexington Minutemen and Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Tickets: $9.95; seniors & children (3–11) $7.95. The Simons is acts prior to evening dance nights with DJs. Mar 21 at 8 p.m.—Beolach, tickets: $25; Mar 16 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.— Drum ensemble stage an event retracing the steps of the Noble the first large-format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing capa- p.m.—Billy Talent with Cancer Bats and Drive-By, tickets: $12; The Commitments, tickets: $40; Mar 17 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.— Train of Artillery in 1776. bility. Now Showing: Deep Sea 3D; Sharks 3D; Lions 3D. Mar 25 at 6:30 p.m.—Halifax with Greeley Estate, Madina Blue in Green…David Maxwell salutes St. Patrick, tickets: $18; Lake and Vincent Blackshadow, tickets: $12. Mar 7 at 7:30 p.m.—Laszlo Gardony Trio, tickets: $14; Mar 21 GAELIC GOURMET GALA, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 at 7:30 p.m.—Either/Orchestra, tickets: $15. Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-5063. Mar 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets: KIDS CORNER BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 136 Mass. Ave., 617-747- $100. Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day by sampling some of the 2261. Mar 18 at 7:30 p.m.—Keb’ Mo’, tickets: $29 & 39; Mar ROXY, 279 Tremont St., 617-338-ROXY. Part of one of Boston’s finest Irish-influenced cuisine by top Boston chefs like Ming Tsai, GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! THE GREAT JAGUAR RESCUE, The Opera 24 at 8 p.m.—Portuguese fado singer Mariza, tickets: $28–40 most popular club complexes, in the heart of the Theatre Michael Schlow, Andy Husbands and others, as well as visiting House, 539 Washington St., 617-931-2787. Mar 21 at 7 p.m., (call 617-876-4275). District, the Roxy hosts dance nights and popular live acts from chefs from some of Ireland’s best restaurants. Enjoy cooking Mar 22 at 2 p.m., Mar 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Mar 24 & all genres. Mar 15 at 9 p.m.—Saw Doctors, tickets: $28.50. demonstrations, hors d’ouvres, wine and cocktails and live jazz 25 at 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $21–53.50. Come watch BRIAN O’DONOVAN, John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., at this culinary celebration of the Emerald Isle. Nickelodeon’s popular globe-trotting kids Diego, Alicia and Dora 617-300-2395. Mar 17 at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $20–48. The SANDERS THEATRE, Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., embark on an adventure through the rainforest to get Baby popular Irish entertainer and star of many celebrated PBS con- Cambridge, 617-876-4275. Mar 17 at 8 p.m.—South African NEW ENGLAND SPRING FLOWER SHOW, Bayside Expo Center, ___ Jaguar’s growl back from the Bobo Brothers. cert performances unites with musicians Sean Keane, Tony musical legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo, tickets: $28–40. 200 Mount Vernon St., 617-474-6000. Mar 13–17 from 10 ___ 24 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 25

a.m.–9 p.m., Mar 18 from 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Mar 19 from 9 MISS WITHERSPOON, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., $23–48. Real-life eccentric heiress Florence Foster Jenkins fan- a.m.–6 p.m. Tickets: $20, seniors $17, students $12, children 617-437-7172. Performances beginning Mar 23: Wed at 2 and cied herself a coloratura soprano—but the exact opposite was (4–12) $10. The oldest continually running event of its kind in 7:30 p.m, Thu at 7:30 p.m, Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., true. Despite being called “majestically awful,” her concerts in the world, the Flower Show attracts more than 150,000 visitors Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $23–48. This Pulitzer Prize finalist by the 1930s and ’40s were not only sold-out but were attended by annually with almost six acres of exhibits assembled by the Christopher Durang (Beyond Therapy, Betty’s Summer Vacation) the top tier of Manhattan society. This is a hilarious portrait of a region’s most talented gardeners and landscape architects. begs the question “does life get any better after death?” passionate music lover who believed that “what matters most is Veronica, after committing suicide, is reincarnated over and over, the music you hear in your head.”

RAIN, Cirque Éloize, Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson learning that the “other side” offers no respite. Navigating curr College, 219 Tremont St., 800-233-3123. Performances Mar through the rough seas of fate and free will (and large objects THERESA AT HOME, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, 949 13–18: Tue–Fri at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 falling from the sky), she searches for truth and peacefulness, Commonwealth Ave., 866-811-4111. Performances beginning p.m. Tickets: $35–60. The latest knock-your-socks-off pro- questioning ideas of faith in a “waiting room” between death Mar 22: Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. duction from the acclaimed, acrobatic performers bathes the and rebirth in this New England premiere. Tickets: $20–25. It’s 1956 and midway through the Age of ents

audience in nostalgic memories of childhood, paying homage Innocence when newlywed Theresa finds herself fashioning a ent e

v to the summer storms in which we frolicked as youth. The OLIVER TWIST, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb Drama new home in the midst of her mother’s, her sister’s, and her journey home ends in a joyous downpour of real rain that Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. Performances new upstairs neighbor’s opinionated advice. And then, of course, sends the cast careening across the stage in drenching cas- through Mar 24: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m. Sat at 2 there’s her “almost” Mother Superior. Maybe Theresa should cades of water. and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $38–76. Neil have taken her vows and kept to a quiet life of devotion instead. Bartlett’s musical staging of Dickens’ classic makes its U.S. pre-

SOUTH BOSTON ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE, West Broadway, miere, using the original language of novel to dramatize one of 365 DAYS/365 PLAYS, Company One, Plaza Theatre, Boston v ent e

South Boston, 617-268-7955. Mar 18 at 1 p.m. Free and open the most deeply felt stories about childhood ever written. A cast Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. ents to the public. Marching bands from throughout North America of unforgettable characters brings the underworld of 19th-cen- Performances Mar 12–18. Tickets: free with admission to Six gather in one of Boston’s most traditionally Irish neighborhoods tury London back to thrilling life, all seen through the eyes of an Rounds/Six Lessons. This leg of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Nationwide for this all-day family event featuring pipe and drum corps, col- astonished child. Festival of New Plays presents, free of charge, a short play from orful floats and Irish stepdancing. Anywhere from 600,000 to 1.2 Week 18 of her year-long, write-a-play-a-day project before

curr million people attend annually, including Bostonians, out-of- ORSON’S SHADOW, New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for every performance of Six Rounds/Six Lessons. The titles include towners and local celebrities. PHOTO BY A RTHUR E LGORT the Arts, 200 Dexter Ave., Watertown, 866-811-4111. Top Speed, Book, The Line to Life, The Run Around, Opening DAN ZANES AND FRIENDS: The former Del Performances through Mar 18: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 Night, Fedex to My Wife and A Play for My Brother, Buddy, on his Fuegos rocker and current kids performer p.m., Sat at 3:30 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets $30–55. In 38th Birthday. SPORTS brings his rootsy, whimsical songs to the 1960, film director Orson Welles travels to London to direct a Somerville Theatre March 24 & 25. Refer to production of Ionesco’s Rhinoceros starring Laurence Olivier and WELL, Huntington Theatre Company, Boston University Theatre, BOSTON BRUINS NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE listing, page 25. his latest flame, Joan Plowright. Their romance is complicated, 264 Huntington Ave., 617-266-0800. Performances: Tue–Thu at TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-624-1000 though, by a visit from Olivier’s eccentric wife, Vivien Leigh. New 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Mar 15 at 7 p.m. vs. Washington Capitals Rep regular Austin Pendleton penned this off-Broadway hit com- Tickets: $15–70. All Lisa Kron wants to do is put on a play about Mar 22 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Montreal Canadiens edy that is making its Boston premiere. her family and their issues of illness and wellness, but her Mar 24 at 1 p.m. vs. New York Rangers presented in Japanese with English supertitles—offer fresh rendi- hypochondriac mother keeps interrupting, telling her own ver- tions of Aoi no Ue and Sotoba Komachi. Aesthetics akin to RESPECT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY, Stuart Street Playhouse, sions of Lisa’s carefully constructed medical memories, and BOSTON CELTICS NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Japanese horror films, sordid sensuality and fetishism reign in Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 800-447-7400. Performances: causing chaos with the cast. Playwright Lisa Kron (2.5-Minute TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-523-3030 these mythical Japanese tales re-imagined for the 21st century. Wed–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: Ride, Oedipus at Palm Springs) recreates her Tony-nominated Mar 14 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Atlanta Hawks $45; seniors $40.50. This is the journey of women as told role in this production. Mar 21 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Charlotte Bobcats BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617- through Top 40 music—from the co-dependence of “I Will Mar 23 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Dallas Mavericks 931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m., Follow Him,” to the anger of “These Boots Are Made For WHERE THE LOST BOYS GO, 11:11 Theatre Company, Hall A, Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: Walking,” to the cynicism of “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” and Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, TD Banknorth Garden, 100 $48–58. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three finally to the strength of “Hero.” See the progress of women Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances Mar 16–24: Thu–Sat Legends Way, 617-931-2000. Mar 24 at 7:30 p.m., Mar 25 at 2 muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both contemporary art from property of their husbands to presidents of countries in this at 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20. Owen, at the age of 66, is p.m. Tickets: $16–135. Members of the Naismith Basketball Hall and modern technology through wry commentary and bemusing empowering and dramatic musical event. getting younger by the day. His best friend is a young Harvard of Fame, the Globetrotters are one of just five professional sports antics. The show has been updated to include new performance student who reads him stories every night. His days are spent in teams inducted and the only team that is still playing. In an pieces, new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton a perpetual state of imagination, until an unexpected visitor event for the whole family, these basketball tricksters make their St., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6:30 shows up at his door. Brian Tuttle’s latest drama helps to reveal annual visit to Boston for an evening of comedy and entertain- FAT PIG, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Roberts Studio Theatre, and 9:30 p.m., and Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34–50. the dreamer in us all. ment on the parquet. Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Boston’s hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances beginning Mar 16: catching the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the longest- HOCKEY EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS NCAA HOCKEY Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m, Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at running play in U.S. history. TICKETS TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-523-3030. Tickets: 3 p.m. Tickets: $42. Controversial playwright Neil LaBute’s smash $17–37. Teams from schools such as the University of New off-Broadway hit—a sharply drawn comic-drama concerning a SIX ROUNDS/SIX LESSONS, Company One, Plaza Theatre, BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617-723- Hampshire, Boston College and the University of Maine vie for the young man forced to stand up and defend the plus-size woman Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. 5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall location closed Lamoriello Trophy and top rank in the conference. he loves when friends call into question his new relationship— Performances: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, including Mar 16 at 5 p.m. Semifinals makes its New England premiere. and 8 p.m., Sun at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30. This world premiere half-price seats on day of event, for the best performing arts Mar 17 at 7 p.m. Finals from local playwright John ADEkoje (Love Jones) is a no-holds- around Boston. Subject to availability. MEMORY HOUSE, TheatreZone, Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 barred exploration of truth, mortality and fatherhood. Taking Winnisimmet St., Chelsea, 617-887-2336. Performances begin- place entirely in a metaphysical boxing rink, the play tells the GO BOSTON CARD, Available at Bostix locations at Faneuil Hall THEATER ning Mar 16: Fri & Sat at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15–18. In a Manhattan story of Ace, a strong black male who seeks redemption and Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor Information apartment, a former dancer-turned-office worker has decided to understanding. Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. Cards can be pur- AOI/KOMACHI, Japan Society of Boston, Wimberly Theatre, spend her New Year’s Eve baking a blueberry pie, as her only chased in one, two, three, five and seven day increments, and Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 child, Russian-born Katia, procrastinates about writing an autobio- SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER range from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 for children. The GO Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Mar 17 at 8 p.m. and Mar 18 at 2 graphical essay for a college application. Unfolding in real time, JENKINS, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-437- Boston card offers unlimited free admission to more than 60 p.m. Tickets: $38. These two contemporary plays inspired by clas- this funny and moving story presents two characters who are 7172. Performances through Mar 17: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., area atttractions, as well as savings up to 20% at local shops ___ sic Noh plays—written and directed by Takeshi Kawamura and forced to grapple with the past as they face an uncertain future. Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: and restaurants. ___ 26 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 27 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Fine Vintage Posters objects, including the works of Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, visits in a 10-day period): $15; students & seniors $13; Thu & Fri Titian and Matisse. Special exhibit: Sculpture and Memory, after 5 p.m., $2 discount; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; works from the Gardner and by Luigi Ontani. children (7–17) $6.50 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all other times, youths 6 and under free. Separate ticketing for JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, Gund Gallery exhibit. The museum houses an outstanding col- off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, lection of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and other art- 866-535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. work from ancient times through the present, and the most Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; comprehensive collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special children (under 12) free; library forums free. This museum exhibits: Tsutsugaki Textiles from the Collection of David and portrays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, Marita Paly; The Romance of Modernism: Paintings and three theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special Sculptures from the Scott M. Black Collection; Michael Mazur: exhibits: A Journey Home, John F. Kennedy and Ireland The Art of the Print; Beyond Basketry: Japanese Bamboo Art; explores President Kennedy’s relationship to his ancestral Donatello to Gianbologna: Italian Renaissance Sculpture; homeland; Rose Kennedy: In Her Own Words; Handmade and Through Six Generations: The Weng Collection of Chinese Heartfelt: Folk Art from the Collection of the JFK Library and Painting and Calligraphy; through Mar 18—Fashion Show:

Museum. Special event: Mar 18 at 1 p.m.—Kathleen Paris Collections 2006, ticketed separately: $23; through Mar m Kennedy Townsend (daughter of Robert F. Kennedy) parici- 25—Fashion Photography; through Mar 13—Sara Galner, the

pates in a forum titled Faith and Politics. Saturday Evening Girls, and the Paul Revere Pottery: Selections useums & g from the Bloom Collection; beginning Mar 20—Material LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Journeys: Collecting African and Oceanic Art, 1945–2000. Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors and children (6–18) $3; MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Open daily children (5 and under) free. The oldest collection of historic auto- from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $16; seniors $14; mobiles in the nation is displayed in the owner’s original home. children (3–11) $13; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser alleries show and Omni theater tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Mass. Ave., 888- $7. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART: This free museum at 222-3711. Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: Interactive science exhibits, plus laser and astronomy shows in 205 Newbury Street Boston College currently features the show A New Key: $6; seniors, students with ID and youth (6–17) $4; children the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Special exhibits: Animation, Open Daily, Parking Available Modern Belgian Art from the Simon Collection, which (under 6) and members free. Home to the world-famous exploring the technology of cartoons; Colossal, aerial landscape www.internationalposter.com includes works by René Magritte, James Ensor and Mapparium, a three-story stained-glass globe depicting the photography by Bradford Washburn; Darwin, an exhibit exploring 617-375-0076

Paul Delvaux (pictured above). Refer to listing, below. world as it existed in 1934, which guests can walk through. Charles Darwin’s theories and work. Refer to Film listings in alleries Visitors to the library can follow Mary Baker Eddy’s quest for Current Events for complete Mugar Omni Theater schedule. insight and embark on one of their own through interactive Showing at the Planetarium: Destination Moon; Far, Far Away: The exhibits in the Quest Gallery, or try out a “desk job” at the Worlds of Star Wars; The Sky Tonight. At the Wright 3D Theater: BOSTON Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor. Special exhibit: Misadventures in 3D, Bugs, Mars, Majestic Leopards 3D. Sensational Press, Radical Response. COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM, Massachusetts Archives Building, SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, 5th and 6th floor premi- useums & g 220 Morrissey Blvd., 617-727-9268. Mon–Fri from 9 a.m.–5 MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, Boston College, 140 Common- um seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, 617- p.m., second and fourth Sat of the month 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–4 624-1234. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour m admission. Across from the JFK Presidential Library, this museum p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission. Gallery tours held only, until 3 p.m. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Garden houses the collection of the Massachusetts Archives and is ideal every Sun at 12:30 p.m. This museum is lauded for presenting events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) $4; for fans of history or genealogy. Special exhibits: Archaeology of interdisciplinary exhibits that spark new questions and renowned children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum showcases New the Big Dig; Le Grand Derangement: The Acadian Exile in for its European, Asian and American collections. Special exhibit: England’s rich sports heritage through an unparalleled collection Massachusetts, 1755–1766. A New Key, modern Belgian art from the Simon Collection. of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits include the Boston Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the Boston Garden Penalty Box and INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 100 Northern Ave., 617- THE MUSEUM OF AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY, African Meeting New England’s Olympic Heroes. 478-3100. Open Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & Fri House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617-725- ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $12; students & seniors $10; children 0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charles- (under 17) free. Free to all Thu 5–9 p.m. Film screenings: $9. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the history of town, 617-426-1812. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admis- Boston’s first new art museum in 100 years is a state-of-the-art, Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the sion. The museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” the gleaming structure on the South Boston waterfront which pres- African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still U.S. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned war- ents installations of contemporary paintings, sculptures and pho- standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps ship. Includes weapons, documents, journals and more. tographs, as well as cutting edge live dance and musical per- available for the Black Heritage Trail. Special exhibit: A Gathering Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, try out formances. Special exhibits: Super Vision, featuring works by Jeff Place for Freedom, commemorating the bicentennial of the his- a sailor’s sleeping quarters and virtually command the Koons, Anish Kapoor and others; Chiho Aoshima’s digitally ren- toric African Meeting House. Constitution in battle. Special exhibits: Old Ironsides in War and dered mural on the Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall. Special Peace; Sailors Speak: A Sailor’s Life for Me? events: Mar 18 at noon—Academy Award-nominated short THE MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO-AMERICAN films; Mar 22 at 7:30 p.m., Mar 23 & 24 at 8 p.m., Mar 25 at 2 ARTISTS, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442-8614. Open Tue–Sun p.m.—This Place is a Desert, a theatrical collaboration between 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups. Admission: $4; students & CAMBRIDGE director Jay Scheib and media artist Leah Gelpe, tickets: $20. seniors $3. Housed in the former Oak Bend Mansion, a neo-Gothic structure built in the early 1870s, this museum holds a slide Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The Fenway, archive and an extensive collection of African artifacts, prints and when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. 617-566-1401. Open Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $12; drawings. It also hosts national and international traveling exhibits. The Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard seniors $10; students with I.D. $5; children (under 18) free. Square “T” entrance provides additional information. Visitors named Isabella are admitted free. Commissioned by MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Boston aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner and modeled after a Open Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Werner Otto Hall, 32 Quincy ___ 15th-century Venetian palace, the museum exhibits 2,500 (Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., west wing only). Admission (includes two St. (enter through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400. ___ ABOVE: PAUL D ELVAUX, T HE CONVERSATION ( DETAIL), 1944 28 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 29

Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Fri American habitation and European settlement to the days of rary oil paintings and sculpture by nationally and internation- all media. Special exhibit: through Mar 24—Viewpoint, at 1 p.m. Admission: $9, seniors $7; students $6; children Emerson, Thoreau, the Alcotts and Hawthorne. Special ally renowned artists, whose styles range from super- works by Dorothy Simpson Krause. (under 18) free. Central and Northern European artists, with exhibit: A Splash of Blue. Special event: Mar 18 at 2 p.m.— realism to abstraction. Special exhibit: New Still Lifes by an emphasis on German-speaking countries. Special exhibits: Union Blue: A Visit with a Civil War Soldier, re-enactor Guy Steven Dinsmore. L’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400 Art and Design from Central and Northern Europe since Morin talks about his soldier’s uniform and recounts Civil Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. This gallery 1880; Multiple Strategies: Beuys, Maciunas, Fluxus. War experiences. ART INTERACTIVE, 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, boasts contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, 617-498-0100. Sat & Sun noon–6 p.m. This non-profit garden and commercial environments, as well as an outdoor FOGG ART MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617- DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 Sandy experimental art space in Central Square offers a venue for sculpture garden. Over 75 U.S. and international artists are 495-9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Boston’s cutting-edge and imaginative artists in all media to represented in various mediums, including glass, ceramics, Museum for hours and admission fees. The museum displays Admission: $9; seniors, students & children (6–12) $6. display their works, and for viewers to take an active and wood, stone, mixed media and textiles. Special exhibit: Chase European and American masterpieces from the Middle Ages Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, free admission. Tour participatory role in relating to the pieces themselves. Special Away Your Winter Blues, a contemporary jewelry show. to the present and hosts concerts and guided tours. Special one of the largest contemporary art museums and the only exhibit: Animated Gestures, works by Camille Utterback. exhibits: Modern Art, 1865–1965; American Art at Harvard; permanent public sculpture park in New England. Special MILLS GALLERY, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont 18th-century European Ceramics and Paintings. exhibits: Big Bang!, abstract painting for the 21st century; BAAK GALLERY, 35 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-354-0407. St., 617-426-8835. Sun, Wed & Thu noon–5 p.m., Fri & Sat Stephen DiRado: JUMP; Approaches to Narrative. Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 1–6 p.m. BAAK presents noon–10 p.m. The BCA presents exciting contemporary

HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St., collections of American and international designer jewelry, as works by established and emerging local, regional, national m 617-495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $9; college NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, well as a variety of 2D fine arts. The frequently changing and international visual artists, mounting approximately

students & seniors $7; children (3–18) $6. Among the muse- 781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. exhibits showcase works by both established and emerging six large-scale exhibitions in the 2,200 square foot Mills useums & g um’s 17 galleries is the internationally acclaimed Ware Free admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions on artists. Special exhibit: through Mar 15—Carscapes by Gallery each year. Special exhibits: through Mar 18— Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique col- American history and popular culture as a way of preserving Chris French. onlyConnect; Cathy McLaurin: Sock Monkey Kama Sutra. lection of over 3,000 glass flower models created between our national heritage. Special exhibits: Handled with Care, the 1886 and 1936. Special exhibits: Dodos, Trilobites and function of form in Shaker life; A New and Useful BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262- NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. Meteorites; Climate Change: Our Global Experiment; Improvement, 19th century patents and their inventors; For 4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection Meteorites; Arthropods: Creatures that Rule; Echoes in the Every Fighter, A Woman Worker: World War I Posters. Special Gallery attracts top contemporary artists from around the of contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special alleries Ice, Collages of Polar Explorers. Special events: Mar 18— events: Mar 17 at 2 p.m.—Lowell Lecture Series; Mar 18 at world, showcasing work that focuses on minimalism and exhibit: Larger than Life by Gregory Gillespie. 10th Annual Roger Tory Peterson Memorial Lecture and Award 2 p.m.—Family Folk Chorale concert, tickets: $10, childern $8; conceptualism. Special exhibits: through Mar 14—Works by presentation, featuring renowned primate expert Jane Goodall. Mar 24 at 11 a.m.—A Comfort Quilt Workshop. Eleanor Antin, Mel Bochner, Sophie Calle and others; Cindy PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri Sherman: Bus Riders, 1976/2005. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to pre- MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 20 Ames St., 617-253- PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, 866- senting contemporary representational and abstract works 4680. Tue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. 745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $13; seniors $11; BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY, 486 Harrison Ave., 617- by living artists, the gallery rotates its exhibitions every five

One of Boston’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the students $9; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest 482-7781. Tue–Sat noon–6 p.m. A sculptors’ cooperative weeks to represent different members of the artistic commu- alleries List Center reflects MIT’s position as a cutting-edge research continually operating museum boasts a brand-new wing with a that has served as an alternative venue for innovative solo nity, both established and up-and-coming. institution by presenting works from the world’s leading con- 190-seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collection sculpture exhibitions since 1992. Special exhibit: temporary artists. Special exhibits: Sensorium: Embodied showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and beginning Mar 13—Works by Lorey Bonante and Peter PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER, Boston University, Experience, Technology and Contemporary Art Part II; Nabila decorative art, a maritime collection dating back to the muse- DeCamp Haines. 832 Commonwealth Ave., 617-975-0600. Tue, Wed & Fri Irshaid: Flying Carpet. um’s earliest days, and the first collection of Native American art 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: Intersections, Native BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 450 Harrison Ave., 617-451- Admission: $3; students and seniors $2, children under 18 useums & g THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. American Art in a New Light; Of Gods and Mortals, traditional art 3605. Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run free. PRC exhibitions and educational programs are guided Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: from India; Sketched at Sea; All of My Life, contemporary works gallery features shows by members of the cooperative, while by a philosophical inquiry into the intersection of photogra- m $5; students, seniors & youth (5–18) $2; children under 5 by Native American artists; Yin Yu Tang, the 16-bedroom home exhibitions by visiting artists are selected by current mem- phy with aesthetic, professional and critical discourses. free. Exhibits interpret themes and ideas related to MIT of a prosperous Chinese merchant of the Qing Dynasty bers. Special exhibits: Interstices by Kathy Snow Stratton; Special exhibit: through Mar 18—2007 PRC Student research and activities. Ongoing exhibits: Mind and Hand: The (1644–1911), ticketed separately: $4; Epic India, paintings by New Work by Amy Furman. Exhibition. Making of MIT Scientists and Engineers; Holography: The M.F. Husain; A Sense of Place; The Yachting Photography of Light Fantastic; Gestural Engineering: The Sculpture of Arthur Willard P. Jackson; through Mar 25—The Emperor Looks West. CHASE GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-859-7222. Mon–Sat PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Ganson; Flashes of Inspiration: The Work of Harold Edgerton; 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Since 1990, Chase Gallery has been one Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work Deep Frontiers: Ocean Engineering at MIT; Ship Models: The THE ROSE ART MUSEUM, Brandeis University, 415 South of the city’s top galleries for the exhibition of contemporary by Israeli, American and internationally known contemporary Evolution of Ship Design. Special exhibit: Singular Beauty, St., Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. artists, both representational and abstract. Special exhibit: artists. The Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case simple microscopes from the Giordano collection. Admission: $3; museum members and children (under 12) Works by Cynthia Packard. for the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s free. The Rose boasts a collection of modern and contempo- really more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special SACKLER MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617- rary art by artists including de Kooning, Rauschenberg and CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri exhibit: Together, new works by Joseph Ablow and Roz 495-9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Warhol. Special exhibits: Hope Springs Eternal, by Clare 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-run- Karol Ablow. Museum for hours and admission fees. Designed by James Rojas; Rose Art: Works from the Permanent Collection; Paper ning of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has Stirling, Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the muse- Trails: Artists Explore Unseen Works on Paper. one of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- um houses ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Special watercolors, and prints in the U.S. 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The 1 exhibits: Cultivating Virtue, botanical motifs and symbols in SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country special- East Asian art; Overlapping Realms: Arts of the Islamic World Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., 617- izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, and India, 900–1900; Classified Documents: The Social $7.50; seniors $6.50; children (6–14) $5. Life-size stage set- 375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– glass and ceramics range from cutting edge to Museum of Harvard University, 1903–1931. tings and historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria 6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. This internationally recognized traditional, from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: of the Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. fine art poster gallery displays original vintage posters from Timeless Vessels. Translations available in Japanese, French, German, Italian the 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. BEYOND BOSTON and Spanish. Special exhibit: Witches: Evolving Perceptions. Special exhibit: through Mar 18—New Acquisitions for the VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. New Year. Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978- Established in 1841, Vose Galleries—the oldest family- 369-9763. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun 1–4 p.m. GALLERIES JUDI ROTENBERG GALLERY, 130 Newbury St., 617-437- owned art gallery in the United States—specializes in Admission: $8; seniors & students with I.D. $7; children 1518. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Judi Rotenberg Gallery is American artists from the 18th, 19th and early 20th cen- (6–17) $5; family rates available. Ample free parking on ARDEN GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610. one of the longest standing independent galleries in Boston turies. Its new contemporary wing, expanding the collection ___ Cambridge Turnpike. Relive Concord’s history, from Native Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Arden specializes in contempo- and is committed to both established and emerging talent in to living artists, opened in 2001. ___ 30 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 31 CLUBS & BARS CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave, 617-536-4840. scotch and cigar crowd, The Oak Bar is a Boston favorite for Japanese appetizers ’til 12:30 a.m. and a wide array of creative Sun–Wed 11 a.m.–1 a.m.; Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. A hangout for upscale lounging. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri & Sat ’til 1 cocktails. Tue at 8 p.m.—Torch Tuesdays; Thu at 9 p.m.— Red Sox fans since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, this a.m. Tue & Wed—Pianist Rebecca Cline; Thu—Pianist Steve Soulicious Thursdays; Wed, Fri & Sat at 10 p.m.—DJs. classic bar boasts tons of TVs for watching the Sox—if you Heck; Fri & Sat—The Bill Laughlin Quartet. get shut out of Fenway Park across the street—and is loaded GAME ON, 82 Lansdowne St., 617-351-7001. Mon–Fri 7 with photos depicting the histories of Fenway and the Sox. THE PURPLE SHAMROCK, 1 Union St., 617-227-2060. Daily a.m.–10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sat & Sun 8 a.m.–2 a.m. Recently given a major facelift, the Cask now also boasts 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. Sat & Sun 10 a.m. brunch. Located on the The ultimate for any sports club enthusiast: a bar/restaurant/ Oliver’s, a new back room nightclub with a dance floor and Freedom Trail, The Purple Shamrock offers an escape from the nightclub built inside Fenway Park. The newest jewel in the second bar. nearby activity of Quincy Market. Menu items include burgers, renovation of the Fenway area, this nightspot offers a cool, sandwiches, hearty pastas, fresh seafood, tender steaks and sleek spot in which to sample a full menu and watch the Sox, CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Daily 11 a.m.–2 more. After dark, The Purple Shamrock has nightly entertainment, and other sporting events, on any number of big-screen TVs. a.m. Also: Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The model for the including a mix of live music. Mon—Trivia night; Tue—DJ; beloved sitcom, this Back Bay pub is one of the top tourist Wed—Karaoke and DJ. HONG KONG, 1238 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5311. attractions in Boston. Live weekend entertainment. Thu–Sat from 10 p.m.–2:30 a.m. No cover charge. This three- TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Listen floor Chinese restaurant features a lounge, a bar with DirectTV DAISY BUCHANAN’S, 240 Newbury St., 617-247-8516. to the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week while experiencing satellite, and a lively dance club featuring techno to hip hop to Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. Cash only. Located on the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Prudential Center. Featuring Madonna. Try one of the Hong Kong’s signature scorpion Boston’s hopping Newbury Street, this casual singles spot a midnight menu, Sun–Wed ’til 1 a.m.; Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. bowls while you rub elbows with the locals and Harvard attracts college students, businessmen and women, and University students. even the occasional professional athlete, and remains one of the city’s most popular bars. Full kitchen serves pub-style NIGHTCLUBS JILLIAN’S BOSTON, 145 Ipswich St. (behind Fenway Park), food seven nights a week. 617-437-0300. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun noon–2 a.m. THE ALLEY, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Fri & Sat 9:30 Sun–Thu 18+. One of Boston’s largest entertainment complex-

DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famous Boylston es, this fun and diverse club features 50 pool tables, 200 high- clubs & bar

s Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Watch Street alleyway, this one-stop nightspot includes Sweetwater tech games, blackjack for fun and six full bars. Lucky Strike for the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy staff as they Cafe, Suite, Mansion and the Liquor Store, where you can ride Lanes bowling is located on the third floor, and there’s late- serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and shrimp, Boston’s only mechanical bull. Party Mardi Gras-style on night dancing at Tequila Rain (“spring break 52 weeks a year”) DICK’S LAST RESORT: This down ’n’ dirty bar and juicy steaks and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers Boston’s version of Bourbon Street. on the first floor. Proper dress required. restaurant serves buckets of delicious grub, 74 differ- and salads. If that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live ent beers, creative cocktails and features live music music every night with no cover. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON ARIA, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Fri 11 p.m.–2 a.m.; SAINT, Copley Square Hotel, 90 Exeter St., 617-236-1134. and crazy antics every night. Refer to listing, right. CENTER MAP. Sat 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–15. Call for age restrictions. Thu–Sat 7 p.m.–2 a.m., Sun & Mon 10 p.m.–2 a.m.; closed Located in the basement of the Wilbur Theatre, this nightspot Tue & Wed. Table reservations available. One of Boston’s GRAND CANAL, 57 Canal St., 617-523-1112. Daily 11 features chic decor with plush red couches and dance hottest nightclubs, Saint offers gourmet dining, nightly DJs, a.m.–2 a.m. Cover varies. This Faneuil Hall area restaurant music—from International to House. Dress to impress. and the chance to lounge on overstuffed couches (and even PUBS AND BARS and pub transports the authentic style of the Victorian Irish pub beds) in private and public rooms. Proper dress required. scene to Boston with high ceilings, antiques, red wallpaper, a AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Fri–Sun 10 THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227-2098. grandfather clock rising over the bar, photos of Dublin’s Grand p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ Thu & Fri. One of Boston’s SANCTUARY, 189 State St., 617-573-9333. Open nightly ’til s

clubs & bar Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bell in Hand is the Canal, a balcony, an alcove and a working fireplace. premier nightclubs featuring Euro and Top 40 dance nights. It’s 2 a.m. Spread out over three floors, Sanctuary bills itself as “Boston’s oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub, offering pints, food and also the city’s largest club venue for live music acts. Fri— premiere dining and lounge experience,” featuring a full menu, live music, attracts locals, students, and tourists alike. Tue— THE GREEN DRAGON TAVERN, 11 Marshall St., 617-367-0055. renowned DJs from around the world at Avaland; Sat—Tease outdoor seating for lunch and dinner, and resident DJs Thu–Sat. Karaoke night. Boston’s premier 18th-century tavern on the Freedom Trail. with DJ Adilson; Sun—Gay Night. Voted one of the sexiest bars in Boston by Boston magazine. Serving lunch and dinner daily with lobster specials Mon–Thu. BILL’S BAR, 5.5 Lansdowne St., 617-421-9678. Wed–Sat 9 Entertainment nightly with a traditional Irish ‘seisiun’ every Sat AXIS, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Daily 10 p.m.– p.m.–2 a.m.; Sun 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Call for cover and age restric- from 4–8 p.m. 2 a.m.; closed Tue, Wed & Sun. Cover: $5–20. 19+. Mon— GAY AND LESBIAN tions. A laid-back, no frills, no fuss bar with musical entertain- Static, gay night; Thu—La Vida with Hip-hop and R&B; Fri & ment nightly. Sun—Reggae Sundays. JAKE IVORY’S, 9 Lansdowne St., 617-247-1222. Thu 9 Sat—Hip-hop and R&B. CLUB CAFE, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Open daily p.m.–2 a.m.; Fri & Sat. 8:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $4–10, table 11 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. In the back of the 209 restaurant, THE BLACK ROSE, 160 State St., next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, reservations available. Come join the crowds who marvel at BOSTON BILLIARD CLUB, 126 Brookline Ave., 617-536-POOL. you’ll find the Moonshine and Satellite lounges, voted “Best of 617-742-2286. Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Enjoy live Irish music (and sing along with) the dueling pianists at this club in the Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun noon–2 a.m. 18+ Sun–Thu. Boston” by Boston magazine and The Improper Bostonian for nightly and on select afternoons in an authentic pub setting. heart of nightlife central, Lansdowne Street. Great for a casual Ranked Number One Billiard Club in the country by Billiards best gay and lesbian nightspot. Wed–Sat at 9 p.m.— night out, after work parties or friendly get-togethers. Digest, this nightspot is perfect for pool aficionados and novices Moonshine Video Bar. BRISTOL LOUNGE, Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., 617- alike. Free parking. Mon—Free lessons; Wed—Music Trivia 351-2052. Jazz entertainers create sounds as lush as their set- JULIEN BAR, Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. Night & Ladies’ Night: each lady gets 25% off table time, four JACQUES CABARET, 79 Broadway St., 617-426-8902. Mon–Sat ting on a Boston-made, antique Steinert piano. Live music nightly. No cover. Enjoy cocktails and piano entertainment in this historic ladies per table play for free; Mon, Tue & Thu—League Night. 11 a.m.–midnight; Sun noon–midnight. Cover: $6, $10 Fri & Sat. lounge, voted Boston’s “Best Fancy Bar.” Mon–Sat from 11 Cash only. Featured in Modern Bride as the “best place for a BUKOWSKI’S TAVERN, 50 Dalton St., 617-437-9999. Mon–Sat p.m.–1 a.m.—Pianist Jeffrey Moore; Sun from 11 a.m.–3 DISTRICT, 180 Lincoln St., 617-426-0180. Wed–Sat ’til 1 a.m. bachelorette party,” Jacques Cabaret allows its patrons to min- 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun noon–2 a.m. Cash only. Traditional pub- p.m.—Sunday Jazz Brunch in Café Fleuri. This distinctive nightspot in the heart of Boston’s industrial gle and disco-dance with drag-queens. Mon—Tranny show; style food and more than 100 types of beer characterize this cozy chic Leather District mixes eclectic décor, shareable appetizers Tue—Karaoke; Wed—Delightful Divas; Thu—Jacques Angels; and unpretentious hole-in-the-wall space near the Prudential MR. DOOLEY’S BOSTON TAVERN, 77 Broad St., Financial and hearty entrees such as tuna sashimi with delicious cock- Fri & Sat—Miss Leading Ladies; Sun—Amateur Talent Night. Center Mall. District, 617-338-5656. Open nightly. Fri & Sat $5 cover. This tails, while DJs spin nightly, setting a vibe that strikes a bal- authentic Irish pub features charming ambiance, 13 imported ance between exotic and sensual, laid-back and casual. MACHINE, 1254 Boylston St., 617-536-1950. Fri & Sat 12 THE CACTUS CLUB, 939 Boylston St., 617-236-0200. drafts on tap and live music six nights a week. Journalists, politi- p.m.–2 a.m. Cover varies. Cash only. With two dance floors, four Restaurant: Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mon & Tue 4:30–10 p.m.; cians and young professionals find Mr. Dooley’s to be “a great FOUNDATION LOUNGE, Hotel Commonwealth, Kenmore Square, bars, six pool tables, pinball machines, video games and theme Wed–Thu 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri & Sat ‘til midnight; bar open place for a pint and a chat.” 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617-859-9900. Tue–Sun 5 p.m.–2 nights, this club offers Boston’s gay and lesbian party-goers a ’til 2 a.m. daily. Famous for its margaritas, this restaurant and bar a.m. Sophisticated and mature, this lounge fuses the L.A. hipster plethora of nightlife options. Thu at 10 p.m.—Karaoke with Eve offers a full lunch and dinner menu. Sun 10 p.m.–midnight— THE OAK BAR, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James Ave., scene with the cool and funky elegance of European and Asian Adams; Fri—VJ Tom Yaz and DJ Darrin Friedman; Sat—Anthem ___ Free taco bar; Mon–Thu 4–7 p.m.—Half price appetizers at bar. Copley Square, 617-267-5300. No cover. Popular among the fine nightlife, boasting plush couches, exotic lighting, Zensai Night featuring DJ Manuel Santiago. ___ 32 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 33 EXCURSIONS MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, Concord feature jump. For something a little different, visitors can head what life was like when Blackbeard roamed the high seas, or and Lexington (North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., over to the 15-lane snow-tubing park ($20 for 2 hrs), which tiptoe through the Salem Witch Museum or Witch Dungeon Concord), 978-369-6993. Park grounds open sunrise to provides fun for all ages. An on-site restaurant and a Marriot Museum. On Halloween, the city transforms into one giant sunset. Visitor Center open 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Created in hotel located just two miles away offer a chance to relax and party for ghosts and ghouls, but 365 days a year, Salem is a 1959 to preserve the sites associated with the opening rejuvenate between activities. charming place to explore and enjoy. battles of the American Revolution, Minute Man Park con- sists of over 900 acres of land along original segments of NORTH SHORE. Just north of Boston, the North Shore SOUTHERN MAINE. Contrary to its image as a far-flung, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, including Lexington encompasses Cape Ann, Gloucester, Peabody, Salem, moose-filled wilderness, Maine has many points of interest Green and Concord’s North Bridge. The park also pre- Swampscott, Marblehead, Newburyport and some of within a couple hours’ drive from Boston. Kittery is a mecca serves The Wayside, the 19th-century home of literary Massachusetts’ other well-kept secrets. The area offers for bargain-hunters, boasting 100+ outlet stores ranging greats Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and sandy beaches, deep sea fishing trips, historic houses and from Black & Decker to J Crew. The seaside community of Margaret Sidney. art festivals. Just an hour from the city of Boston, the North Portland, known for its artsy boutiques, is also home to a Shore is a relaxing region where visitors can sample burgeoning nightlife scene and the Red Sox AA affiliate, the NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM, Route 183, Stockbridge, Massachusetts’ rich maritime heritage. Portland Sea Dogs. And Maine’s coastal communities are 413-298-4100. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & Sun renowned for their abundance of fresh lobster and beautiful ’til 5 p.m. Tickets: $12.50; students $7 (18 and under free). PLYMOUTH. The site of the Pilgrims’ 1620 landing is still beaches, including Kennebunk Beach and Ogunquit Beach. Audio tours: $5; children & seniors $4. Boasting 574 original marked by Plymouth Rock, and the surrounding area is dotted Norman Rockwell drawings and paintings, the museum— by historical museums that celebrate the town’s origins. WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN, 978-464- 5101. Open Mon–Fri 9 situated in the town where the artist lived the last 25 years Plimouth Plantation offers visitors a chance to step into a Pilgrim a.m.–10 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Lift Tickets: of his life—houses the world’s largest collection of Rockwell village from 1627 and explore the Mayflower II, a replica of the $23–49. Group rates (15+) available. Reaching 2,006 feet art. Visitors can also tour Rockwell’s Stockbridge art studio ship that dropped anchor in Plymouth Harbor nearly four cen- above sea level, Wachusett Mountain is the highest peak in building, complete with the original furnishings and equip- turies ago. Other favorite stops for history buffs include the 1749 Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River. The mountain ment. Special exhibit: Picturing Health, Norman Rockwell Court House & Museum and the Plymouth National Wax offers skiing and snowboarding trails on its more than 100

and the Art of Illustration. Museum. Plymouth’s coastal location also provides it with some acres and provides lessons for anyone from beginners to e great beaches, such as White Horse Beach and Nelson Beach. aspiring racers. Along with the numerous trails, including a OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., half-pipe and Polar Kid’s Playground, Wachusett boasts a xcur PHOTO BY T HOMAS N EILL 508-347-3362. Open Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; begin- SALEM. This North Shore town will always be known for the number of dining options such as The Black Diamond OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE: This living muse- ning Mar 13—’til 5 p.m. Tickets: $20; seniors $18; chil- Salem Witch Trials of 1692, but Salem also boasts a bustling restaurant and The Coppertop Lounge. If you don’t have a um in central Massachusetts recreates an early dren $6 (under 3 free). Take a trip back in time at this wharf with many bars and restaurants, and is regarded as an car, you can now get to Wachusett by taking the commuter

sions 19th-century New England village. Refer to listing, recreation of an early 19th-century New England village up-and-coming enclave for the young and trendy. Fans of rail “Ski Train,” providing transportation from North Station to right. where costumed educators show visitors what life in the spooky stuff can visit the New England Pirate Museum to see the mountain. sions early days of America was really like. Visit a tin shop, a cider mill and a blacksmith, while touring restorations of period New England homes and marveling at authentic

xcur SIGHTS OF INTEREST remnants from a long-gone age. e BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, 1000 West Columbus Ave. YANKEE CANDLE FACTORY, 5 North St., South Deerfield, Springfield, 413-781-6500. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & 800-839-6038. Factory visitor’s center is open 9:30 a.m.–6 Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $16.99; seniors $13.99; youths p.m. Call for additional information. The Yankee Candle (5–15) $11.99; (under 5) free. In 1891, James Naismith devel- Factory is one part of a larger complex devoted to the com- oped the game of basketball and its original 13 rules in pany. It also includes a museum, a candle store and the Springfield, Mass. Now Springfield is home to the Hall of Fame, Bavarian Christmas Village. Visitors are able to dip their own an edifice that pays homage to the greatest men to play and creations at this one-of-a-kind must-see for fans of the pop- coach the game, like Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Michael ular scented candles. Jordan and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame also includes interactive basketball fun for visitors and numer- ous exhibits. DESTINATIONS

DR. SEUSS NATIONAL MEMORIAL SCULPTURE GARDEN, 220 BLUE HILLS RESERVATION, Reservation Headquarters, 695 State St., Springfield, 413-263-6800. Sculpture Garden is open Hillside St., Milton, 617-698-1802. Reservation is open dawn daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. This fitting artistic tribute—as well as a to dusk. Covering over 7,000 acres in the suburbs of Boston, museum devoted to Theodore Seuss Geisel’s literary accomplish- Blue Hills Reservation offers a scenic escape from the hustle ments and favorite characters like the Lorax, Yertle the Turtle, the and bustle of the city. With campgrounds, fishing, hiking and Sneeches and Horton the Elephant—was created by Geisel’s mountain biking among the activities, Blue Hills is a popular step-daughter, Lark Grey Diamond-Cates. Besides the sculpture destination year-round. The reservation also offers a number of Geisel sitting at a drawing board with the Cat in the Hat as his of fun winter activities including ice-skating, and the 22 hills muse, pieces include the Yertle the Turtle Tower, the Grinch with provide scenic views for outdoor enthusiasts. his dog Max and Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. NASHOBA VALLEY SKI AREA, Westford, 978-692-3033. Open ELM BANK RESERVATION, Wellesley, 617-698-1802. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Nights Reservation is open dawn to dusk year round, gates open at 5–10 p.m. Lift Tickets: $27–40. Group rates (15+) available. 8 a.m. Bordered by the Charles River on three sides, the Elm Nashoba Valley Ski Area offers skiing and snowboarding as well Bank Reservation is 182 acres of woodlands, fields and old as New England’s largest snow-tubing park. There are over 15 estate property. Deer and other wildlife live along the river ski trails, varying in levels from beginner to advanced, with both banks of the reservation, which also contains areas for hik- private and group lessons available for skiers at any level. ing, playing soccer, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing Those looking to snowboard can take advantage of Nashoba ___ and picnicking. Valley’s extensive terrain park which includes rails, boxes and a ___ 34 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 35 FREEDOM TRAIL PARK STREET CHURCH. Corner of Park ter of activity for such patriots as John Hancock and Samuel OLD NORTH CHURCH. 193 Salem St., and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. and John Adams. It was from the east balcony that the 617-523-6676. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston. Sun services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as and 4 and 6 p.m. Morning services are Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is traditional, evening services are con- BOSTON MASSACRE SITE. State Street in Boston’s oldest standing church. Two temporary. Built in 1809, this church front of the Old State House. At the next lanterns were hung here April 18, 1775, was described by Henry James as “the intersection below the State House, a ring signaling the Redcoats’ departure by sea most interesting mass of brick and of cobblestones marks the site of the for Lexington and Concord. mortar in America.” clash between a jeering Boston crowd and a British guard of nine soldiers on COPP’S HILL BURIAL GROUND. Open daily OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND. March 5, 1770. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hull Street. Set out in 1660, Tremont Street next to Park Street Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. Church, 617-635-7389. Open daily 9 FANEUIL HALL. Merchants Row and Many remarkable people are interred here, a.m.–5 p.m. This historic cemetery, for- Faneuil Hall Square, 617-242-5689. Open including the Mather family of ministers and merly the town granary, is the final Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sun noon– Edmund Hartt, builder of the USS Constitution. resting place of John Hancock, Paul 6 p.m. Historical talks given every half Revere, Robert Treat Paine, Samuel hour from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., when BUNKER HILL MONUMENT. Breed’s Hill, Adams, Peter Faneuil and the victims of hall is not in use. “The Cradle of Liberty” Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Monument the Boston Massacre. A stone inscribed combines a free marketplace on the first closed for renovation until Spring 2007. “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the floor with the town meeting hall upstairs, Lodge and museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. grave of Mother Goose. the site of fiery revolutionary debate. The site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775.

KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING PAUL REVERE HOUSE. 19 North Square, USS CONSTITUTION. Charlestown Navy GROUND. Tremont and School streets, Hanover Street, 617-523-2338. Open Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670. Open 617-227-2155. Chapel open Sat 10 Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Admission: Thu–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tours every a.m.–4 p.m., Sun 1:30–4 p.m. $3; students & seniors with I.D. $2.50; half-hour 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This 44-gun Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at 12:15 children (5–17) $1; (under 5) free. The frigate is the world’s oldest commissioned PHOTO BY S ABA A LHADI p.m. Burying Ground open daily 9 oldest home in Boston (built c. 1680), warship, christened ‘Old Ironsides’ during the FREEDOM TRAIL: A red line marks the way on a.m.–3 p.m. Still an active house of occupied by silversmith and patriot Paul War of 1812 when the cannonballs of a British the popular, 2.5-mile historic journey through the worship, King’s Chapel was established Revere from 1770 to 1800. warship literally bounced off her triple hull. streets of Boston. Refer to listings, below. in 1687 as the first Anglican congrega-

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

ail The Freedom Trail begins at the Boston SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL Common Information Kiosk, where you can AND BEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE. On obtain a guide map for $2 or rent a self-guided School Street, marked by a column and audio tour complete with sound effects and commemorative plaque. On April 13, anecdotes for $15. Park ranger-guided tours 1635, the town voted to establish the first have ended for the season, but information to public school in the country. Nearby is lead you on your way can also be found at the Benjamin Franklin’s statue, built in 1856, Boston National Historical Park Visitors Center. the first portrait statue erected in the Call 617-242-5642 for information. United States. ail

eedom tr SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE. BOSTON COMMON. Set aside in 1634 as School and Washington streets.

fr a military training field and grazing pas- Constructed as an apothecary in 1718, ture, the Common is the oldest public the ground floor was later a bookstore park in America. The park served as quar- and literary center of Boston and a meet- ters for British as well as Colonial troops, ing place for notables like Emerson, and later housed Civil War regiments. The Hawthorne and Thoreau. British Army set out for the start of the Revolutionary War from what is now Park OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE. 310 Square. Washington St., 617-482-6439. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $5; students & THE STATE HOUSE. Beacon Street, top of seniors $4; children (6–18) $1. This build- Beacon Hill facing Boston Common, 617- ing housed many town meetings, the 727-3676. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., most famous of which saw an outraged except holidays. Guided tours by reserva- Samuel Adams signal the start of the tion. The famous golden dome of the Boston Tea Party. State House marks the government seat of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OLD STATE HOUSE. Corner of Washington Samuel Adams laid the cornerstone, and and State streets, 617-720-3292. Open the building stands on land bought from daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; stu- John Hancock. The red brick portion was designed by leg- dents & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; endary architect Charles Bulfinch. children (under 6) free. Built in 1713, this ___ seat of colonial government was the cen- ___ 36 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 37

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

maps Cheers Bar G8 Trinity Church G7 161 Marriott Courtyard H7 Revere Beach P Wellington *Children’s Museum J12 106 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 1 Marriott’s Custom House G12 Beachmont P Christian Science Center J5 107 USS Constitution Museum (Charlestown map) D10 Sullivan is Marriott Quincy L9 v Square 1A Suffolk Downs P Christopher Columbus Park F12 a P Citi Performing Arts Center J9 162 To Fitchburg P ALEWIFE D r te The Midtown Hotel J6 n Porter Orient Heights P e Citgo sign G3 C t Wheelock College J2 163 n P Community College o LECHMERE lm Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 e Wood Island Colonial Theatre H9 B 95 Harvard Wilbur Theatre J9 y le le l r vi ve n Milner Hotel H9 a 128 to R Airport Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 w Science Park W e IV F4 World Trade Center J14 N E T R Central E o North Station s NINE ZERO Hotel G10 m F n S u Copley Place J7 109 B a ra to I Maverick C D Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164 h m D tle w t lt i C u n e E h a g N BOWDOIN o S W h W AIRPORT a st u Copley Square H7 Omni Parker House G10 em o Haymarkeet W r TERMINALS W & o Kendall/MIT th / W d o s o le l r o S B i rc a a W B l u e ts de n a U d s d r s Gov't L Copley Theatre H7 CAMBRIDGE MAP n e 90 n t d s B T e A r e S h C Onyx Hotel E10 a b W 1 r u r q i U e r o b u n nK Center a B R u a a g E t Aquarium d Logan A b r to a rae Charles/MGH a Harvard Ave e n s ln e Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 n t m S C International Radisson Hotel H8 C State* il Cambridge City Hall C4 N o o v t BOSTONE B o e r. Airport e C l re r l o id Park St L w NCOLLEGEio r g i Custom House Tower G12 111 n e n to e t t e e CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Ramada Inn Boston L9 n w S r W n C a H to to S y i n g t. o Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 g in M p H CLEVhC ELAC ND CIRCLEh a l Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165 s C r e y Downtown Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 lha e a y y n D en n ’s A e Crossing sd t W s F1 F2 Downtown Crossing H10 tsn re rl /I u Fenway in C Harvard Museum of Natural History A3 166 Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 t g A R H to e i Longwood n *B Chinatown South Emerald Necklace J1–J11 s ll Prudential o Harvard Square B2 B e 90 SL2 e r Symphony Backyl NE Medical Station BOSTON MARINE Seaport Hotel K14 a vo s c i Northeastern Bay to Center INDUSTRIAL PARK Emerson College H9 112 P B o r n Harvard University B2 n Museum of Fine Arts ll ro s Longwood Hu Sheraton Boston H6 o fi Mass Ave E. Berkeley St o k e Brigham Circle Broadway SL3 T m Emmanuel College J2 113 l ld ha in CITY POINT ng MIT E5 e Newton St Hi Ruggles o Taj Boston G8 P B H T ro i Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 o lls Roxbury Mass Ave k Crossing Andrew Tremont House J9 lin Faneuil Hall G11 HEALTHCARE e MMelelnneaea CCasass BBlvdlvd P V HEATH E i Jackson Sq lla DDUDLEYUDLEY SQ Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 g Fenway Park H3 e Stony Brook JFK/UMass Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr. J2 180 Uphams F2 Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117 Westin Waterfront Hotel K13 P LEGEND Green St Corner Boston Medical Center L8 181 H Savin Hill ig To Needhamh FOREST HILLS P la n Government Center G10 Wyndham Chelsea A12 Terminal Station d Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 P Fields Corner Granary Burial Ground G10 118 Wheelchair Transit Station B Children’s Hospital K2 183 Accessible e lle v CAMBRIDGE LODGING u Shawmut y Hatch Memorial Shell F7 e c R n Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 o i Transfer Station Parking s Morton St. u lin Q d Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 a o ASHMONT T Charles Hotel B1 le Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 V i lla N g Horticultural Hall J5 119 Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184 Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 e Commuter Rail Cedar Grove North Quincy P Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Connection Longwood Medical area K2 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Commuter Hyde Park e P Rail Service v 93 Hynes Convention Center H5 l A Wollaston P Mass. Eye & Ear InfirmaryE8186 *Boylston: Accessible for Silver Line Washington Fairmount a r Hotel Marlowe D7 tr e 1 Street only. n P tl e d u Information Centers: *State: Blue line wheelchair access outbound C B Mass. General Hospital E8 187 side only. Inbound riders transfer to outbound Readville R Hotel at MIT D4 N y n Quincy Center P train at Government Center. Exit State outbound Readville A le o P P l lt Boston Common G9 117 A a i New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 T V M Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 Water Transportation Services T Prudential Center H6 120 Endicott A Quincy Adams P New England Med. Ctr. J9 189 F1 Hingham Shipyard to M National Park Service G11 121 Inn at Harvard B2 Rowes Wharf, Boston Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 F2 Quincy & Hull to Logan Airport & 95 Dedham Long Wharf, Boston Corp. Center Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 128 t Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122 S F4 Charlestown Navy Yard to n Long Wharf, Boston e Islington p Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 a Institute of Contemporary Art J14 123 BOSTON LODGING For customer service & travel information 93 1 C call 617-222-3200, 1-800-392-6100, P BRAINTREE To Forge Park Route 128 International Place H12 124 Best Western Boston K1 Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 TTY 617-222-5146 or visit the MBTA 3 web site at http://www.mbta.com 95 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum K3 125 Best Western Roundhouse Suites L8 Royal Sonesta D7 For MBTA Police call 617-222-1212 To Attleboro, To Middleborough, To Kingston/ Stoughton, Providence 24 ___ JFK Federal Building F10 126 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 Sheraton Commander A1 Lakeville Plymouth ___ *closed for renovations 38 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 39 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 CHARLESTOWN (see page 39) D LEGEND D Freedom Trail & Sites * Black Heritage Trail Pedestrian Area • W City Water Taxi Stops • Charles River Basin Pedestrian Bridges R Public Restrooms

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D sightseeing SIGHTS OF INTEREST • LEGEND ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617- Charles River Basin 524-1718. Grounds open year-round dawn to dusk. Free Pedestrian Bridges R Public Restrooms admission. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat E 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanc- MBTA Subway Stops tuary designed by Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law T Red Line T Orange Line Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO T Blue Line T Green Line • the arboretum and its gardens contain more than 7,000 FROG POND ICE SKATING RINK: Winter fun for varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers for your perusal. the whole family can be enjoyed through March 17 on Boston Common. Refer to listing, left. 1 F BOSTON ATHENAEUM, 10 /2 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. FENWAY/ Open: Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Mon ’til 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Art & Architecture tours: Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations required. One of the oldest and most distinguished major battles of the Revolution. Or climb the nearby Bunker KENMORE SQUARE • private libraries in the United States, the Athenaeum was founded Hill Monument, a 221-foot granite obelisk. in 1807. For nearly half a century, it was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had become one of CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310- G the five largest libraries in the country. Special exhibit: Acquired 6300. Free historical tours offered Mon–Thu at 10 a.m. and 4 Tastes, 200 Years of Collecting for the Boston Athenaeum. p.m., Fri & Sat at 4 p.m. Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions, call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper, the • BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, Custom House, stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. city’s most impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first clock tower and restored with modern luxuries, the building H public botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic epitomizes the preservation of Boston’s historic architecture. and diverse greenery, as well as sculptures, including one Today, the Marriott Corporation operates this landmark. that commemorates the popular children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Lagoon—home to THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 175 Huntington • the famed Swan Boats from April through Labor Day—and Ave., 617-450-2000. Free tours of The Mother Church Thu–Sat the world’s smallest suspension bridge. noon–4 p.m., every half hour, and Sun after 10 a.m. service. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed at noon and 7:30 J BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, p.m. Spanish language services: Sun at noon, Wed at 6 p.m. 617-536-5400. Open Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 The original Mother Church built in 1894 is at the heart of the p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture tours Christian Science Center, situated on 14 acres in the Back Bay. • offered Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at The Romanesque structure is made from New Hampshire 11 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m. The first publicly supported municipal granite with stained glass windows illustrating Biblical events. library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, who K come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collection FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524-0128. of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and Gates open daily from dawn ’til dusk. Office open Mon–Fri 8:30 children’s programs run throughout the year. a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat ’til 1 p.m. Created in 1848, this cemetery serves as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Anne Sexton, e.e. cum- • BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park mings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis. Visitors Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yards The 275 acres of twisting paths also contain sculptural treasures, from the USS Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open an arboretum, a “library” of life stories and an open-air museum. L daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monument closed until Spring 2007. Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dramatic multimedia HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227- presentation of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first 3956. Open Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., tours every half hour. ___ MARCH 12–25, 2007 43 Admission: $8; seniors $7; students & children (5-18) $4; free FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours: Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed guide takes you on a tour for children under 5, Historic New England members and Boston Mon–Sat from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun from noon–4 p.m., or three of Boston’s historic pubs where treasonous events were hatched residents. $24 maximum per family. Built in 1796 for Harrison hours before game time, year round, rain or shine. Tickets: $12, 250 years ago. Enjoy plenty of beer and light fare along the way. Gray Otis and his wife, this grand mansion is an example of seniors $11, children (2–15) & military personnel $10. Tours origi- high-style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, nate at the Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way across from THE LITERARY TRAIL, departs from the Omni Parker House, 60 business and family life of the post-Revolution American elite. Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have you dreamt of going behind- School St., 617-621-4020. Call for full tour schedule. Tickets: the-scenes of the legendary home of the Boston Red Sox? This $30; children (under 12) $26. Group tours also available. Tickets JOHN HANCOCK TOWER, 200 Clarendon St., 617-572-6000. tour offers an inside look at America’s oldest active Major League include entrance to all museums on the trail. This 20-mile tour Rising 62 stories into the sky, this I.M. Pei-designed, sliver-of- ballpark, including a visit to the top of the famed “Green Monster.” includes stops at the Boston Athenaeum, the Omni Parker House, glass skyscraper is New England’s tallest building and is con- Cambridge’s Longfellow House, the Concord Museum (home to sidered by many to be one of the world’s most beautiful sky- THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL Ralph Waldo Emerson’s study) and famed Walden Pond. scrapers. The building houses the headquarters of its name- PLAYERS, 617-357-8300. Private tours depart from the sake, insurance giant John Hancock Financial. Visitor Center on Boston Common. Tickets: $12; seniors $10; NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the “T” to children (12 and under) $6. Explore the Freedom Trail with Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Three-hour tours: Wed & Sat 10 NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James a.m. and 2 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations required. near Faneuil Hall, 617-457-8755. Tours available. This haunt- Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute tour. Custom tours for groups available. Tickets: $48. Michele Topor, ing memorial features six luminous glass towers etched with Stops include the Park Street Church, the Boston Massacre an authority on Italian cuisine and culture, hosts award-win- the six million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the Site, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. Private tours may ning culinary walking tours through one of the nation’s oldest

Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and read the be tailored to individual needs and interests. Italian-American communities. sightseeing dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy. HARPOON BREWERY TOUR, 306 Northern Ave., 888-HARPOON NORTH END SECRET TOURS, North Square (across from The Paul ext. 522. Tastings: Tue–Thu at 4 p.m., Fri at 2 and 4 p.m. and Revere House), 617-720-2283. Tours: Fri & Sat 10 a.m., 1 and 4 THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, Sat at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Free admission, proper ID required for p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $30 per person. This two-hour 617-859-0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Skywalk kiosk clos- samples. This waterfront institution was the first brewery in 25 guided walking tour explores some of the hidden courtyards and es at 6 p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points years granted a permit to brew and package beer commercially passageways of the North End, visits the birthplace of Kennedy of interest): $11; seniors and students $9; children (under 12) when it opened in 1987. Visitors gather in the Tasting Room, matriarch Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and tells tales of Boston’s old- $7.50. Observatory may be closed due to weather conditions, TRINITY CHURCH: The architectural and overlooking the brewery, for 30–45 minute tours of the plant. est neighborhood, like the disastrous Great Boston Molasses Flood please call ahead. Enjoy spectacular 360-degree panoramic historic landmark stands adjacent to the of 1919 that devastated much of the historic city sector. views of Boston and beyond and learn about the city’s 375 years Hancock Tower in Copley Square. Refer to HISTORIC PUB CRAWL, BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall, 617-357- of culture and history on the Antennae Audio Tour. Displays listing, left. 8300. Reservations required. Private tours for groups are available OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7150. include “Dreams of Freedom,” about the Boston immigrant expe- on most days. Tickets: $39. Mar 13 & 20 at 5:30 p.m. The Freedom Departs every 25–30 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

sightseeing rience, and a theater showing “Wings Over Boston,” a spectacu- lar aerial tour of the entire city. Boston Audissey is a unique MP3/iPod walking tour through TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Open the city of Boston, presented with sound effects and music by Sun 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tours available 14 Bostonian narrators who lead you to the hidden secrets of for $5; seniors & students $4; children under 16 free with the city, from slave meeting houses, to duels on the Common, an adult. Guided Tours: most weekdays at 11 a.m., 1 and 2 to the former headquarters of the Boston Mafia. p.m., Sun at 12:15 p.m. (free). Self-Guided Tours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Built in 1877, this house of BOSTON CHOCOLATE TOUR, departs from the corner of Boylston worship, a combination of Victorian, Gothic and French and Charles streets, 617-269-7010. Sat at 11:30 a.m. and Romanesque styles, is one of the great masterpieces of 12:45 p.m. Tickets: $75. Reservations required. Old Town American church architecture. The church is located in Trolley takes chocoholics on a delicious tour of some of Copley Square adjacent to the John Hancock Tower. Boston’s most decadent chocolate creations, including desserts at the glamorous Top of the Hub restaurant, authentic Boston Creme Pie at the Omni Parker House, and the piece de resist- TOURS AND TRAILS ance, the Chocolate Bar buffet at the Langham Hotel.

BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 46 Joy St., 617-742-5415. Free BOSTON IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL, various sites Downtown tours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Call at least 24 and in the Back Bay, 671-696-9880. Maps available at Boston hours in advance for reservations. A guided tour through the Common and Prudential Center Visitor Information Centers. north side of Beacon Hill, including the homes of politicians www.irishheritagetrail.com. Free and open to the public. A self- and entrepreneurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; guided, three-mile walking tour that covers 300 years of history the oldest standing house built by an African-American as it takes you through Boston’s downtown, North End, Beacon (1797); and the home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who har- Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous politi- bored runaway slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of cians, artists and war heroes and the rich tradition of rebellion, Afro-American History. leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish.

BOSTON ART TOURS, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour sched- CITY VIEW TROLLEYS, 617-363-7899. Tickets: $29, seniors ule. Tickets: $25; teens $15; children (under 12) free. Boston and students $27, children (12 & under) free. This year-round Art Tours offers various excursions to area museums and gal- trolley company offers tours with eight stops at the most sce- leries that highlight different historical time periods. Families nic and historic locations in Boston, including the New England may choose from age-appropriate tours offering lively descrip- Aquarium, South Station and Freedom Trail stops. Passengers tions of works to help further their understanding of art. can board and exit the trolley at any stop, at any time during the tours. Trolleys are up-to-date and hand-crafted with BOSTON AUDISSEY, Boston Commons Visitors Center, 617- padded seats and DVD players that complement the experi- ___ 734-9100. www.audisseyguides.com. MP3 version $10. enced tour guides with video and images. ___ 44 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 45 SHOPPING Tickets: $29; seniors & students $26; children (3–12) $5. With ART & ANTIQUES 16 stops throughout the city, including the New England Aquarium, USS Constitution Museum, the Trolley Stop Store on PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. the corner of South Charles and Boylston streets, and most Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in major hotels (see your concierge), patrons can enjoy a 110- 1967 as a showcase for the talents of Israeli artists, the minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of more than 100 points gallery has displayed and sold a wide range of art by inter- of interest aboard the orange-and-green, all-weather trolley. national artists, including works by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser. PHOTO WALKS, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily, times vary either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. depending on tour. Call for reservations and depar- ture locations. Tickets: $25; students $20; children (ages 12–17) ARTS & CRAFTS $12. Explore Boston with your choice among four photographic journeys that reveal the scenic treasures of Beacon Hill, the Public A KNIT AND NEEDLEPOINT STORE BY MARY JO COLE, 11 Garden, the Waterfront, or the Freedom Trail. Each walking tour Newbury St., 617-536-9338. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun by provides fascinating historical information and simple, creative chance. The fine arts of handprinted needlepoint and gorgeous tips on composing artistic photographs of area attractions. knitting yarns are showcased here. Instruction is available from the knowledgeable staff and lessons are free when the project SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE is purchased here. Visit www.needlepoint-boston.com. HISTORY, 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-522-9080. Tours: Thu at 2 p.m., Fri at 2 & 5:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–2 p.m. THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- every half-hour; one-hour tours include samples (ID required). 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The Tickets: $2 donation given to a local charity. Call for complete oldest nonprofit craft organization in the country, established in hours, special events and closings. Learn about the art of 1897. The Society specializes in contemporary American brewing beer and taste rich malts and spicy hops on this tour crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics ranging from cut- of the original Samuel Adams brewery. ting edge to traditional, and from functional to sculptural. FRANKLIN PARK ZOO: Little Joe, one of the zoo’s western lowland gorillas, gets comfort- WILDLIFE able in the newly unveiled gorilla habitat BOOKS HELEN’S LEATHER: This shop on Beacon Hill’s designed to provide increased viewing oppor- Charles Street offers genuine cowboy boots in exot-

FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, tunities for visitors. Refer to listing, left. BARNES & NOBLE, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), ic leathers from ostrich to alligator. Refer to listing, shopping 617-541-LION. Open daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Admission: $8.50; 617-247-6959. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.– page 51.

sightseeing seniors $7; children (2–12) $4.50; children (under 2) free. 9 p.m. One of America’s largest booksellers boasts all the Home to more than 210 species, many of them endangered. bestsellers, plus an extensive selection of back titles, Roam the Australian Outback Trail with wallabies and kanga- favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the audiobooks, magazines, CDs and more. roos, explore the Tropical Forest and see the gorillas, marvel at Continental Army. Early college presidents and town resi- JASMINE SOLA, 344 Newbury St., 617-867-4636; 800 the lions at Kalahari Kingdom, and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex dents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. BORDERS, 10–24 School St., 617-557-7188; 511 Boylston St., Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617-578-0550; 199 Boylston and wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing. 617-236-1444; CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, 617-679- St., Chestnut Hill, 617-332-1212; 37–39 Brattle St., Harvard CHRIST CHURCH. This 1761 Tory house of worship was uti- 0887. School Street: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Square, 617-354-6043. Newbury Street: Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. lized as a Colonial barracks in the American Revolution. Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Boylston Street: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–11 p.m., p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun noon–7 p.m.; call for hours of Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission: Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Galleria: Mon–Sat 10 other locations. This popular boutique carries an array of hip $17.95; children (3–11) $9.95; children (under 3) free. Refer to FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST. 617–876–7772. a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This major retailer provides clothing from trendy designers like Diesel, Miss Sixty, Juicy Current Events section under Film for IMAX theater listings. Harvard College provided the pews for its students in this readers with seemingly limitless options regarding books and Couture, Seven Jeans and Blue Cult. Combination ticket prices available. Dedicated to advancing knowl- 1833 building erected for the then-newly founded Unitarian periodicals, as well as an extensive music section. edge of the world of water, this outstanding aquatic zoo features a Church. LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef a.m.–6 p.m., Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. with sharks, sea turtles, moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. The centers of two CLOTHING Housed in a historic former Back Bay museum building, this to check out the popular penguin habitat. The adjacent Simons institutions that have played major educational roles since Boston institution maintains its cutting-edge allure by offer- 3D IMAX Theater is the first theater of its kind in the Boston area. Harvard’s founding in 1636. ANTHROPOLOGIE, 799 Boylston St., 617-262-0545; 300 ing upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617-559-9995. Boylston: Mon–Sat well as women’s fashions, bed and bath items and home STONE ZOO, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. Open HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. The center of 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.; Chestnut Hill: Mon–Sat 10 accessories. daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $6.50; seniors $5.50; children Cambridge activity since the 17th century, the Square is a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. With stores in more than (2–12) $3.50; children (under 2) free. Highlights include Snowy home to Harvard University, historic buildings, bookstores, 20 states and around the world, Anthropologie specializes in URBAN OUTFITTERS, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. Owl creek, Mexican gray wolves, snow leopards, jaguars, rein- cafes, restaurants and shops. inspiring, upscale clothing, accessories and home decor with a Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun deer, river otters, llamas and miniature donkeys, as well as vintage and global flair. noon–8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, educational programs at the Animal Discovery Center. The zoo MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., 617-864-0070. Where urban hipsters turn for funky men’s is also home to the nation’s first “Earth Park.” Cambridge, 617-547-7105. Open daily, including holidays, CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of and women’s fashions. The store also features a wide array from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– of housewares, shoes, accessories, gifts, books, cards and Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn was the first landscaped 6 p.m. Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, other bric-a-brac. CAMBRIDGE cemetery in the country. Many prominent Americans are the Boston outpost of this storied franchise offers a range buried here, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella of Chanel products, including a line of clothing designed by Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The cemetery is also Karl Lagerfeld, as well as shoes, accessories, handbags DEPARTMENT STORES traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The an arboretum, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. and fragrances. Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square FILENE’S BASEMENT, 426 Washington St., 617-542-2011; “T” entrance provides additional information. TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most COSMOFURS, 224 Newbury St., 617-585-0080. Mon–Sat 10 479 Boylston St., 617-424-5520. Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Specializing in high-end Italian Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. For decades, the CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing mansions and their elegant neighbors from every period of design, this European-owned shop offers an extensive range of Basement has provided shoppers with huge deals, thanks to ___ pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a American architecture. luxurious ready-to-wear furs. its automatic markdown system which guarantees greater ___ 46 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 47 The end of ”Sorry, I can’t hear what you’re saying!” discounts the longer an item remains on the selling floor.A Ballgame’s offers tours of Boston that leave right from South “must-visit” for bargain hunters. Station, a wide variety of Red Sox souvenirs, t-shirts and books about the history of Boston. H & M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081; 100 Newbury St., 617-859-3192. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.– THE BOSTON BAKED BEAN, 291 Newbury St., 617-266- 7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge department store opened 0050. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This fun its Boston shop in 2001. Its mission of “fashion and quality at new store features the Bean’s unique collection of adult and the best price” translates to inexpensive, trendy clothes for children’s apparel, souvenir and gift items, candy and treats, men and women, as H & M boasts the freshest, most up-to- plush toys and collectible figurines, gift baskets and more. date fashion trends in color, material and style. Whatever you’re looking for, the Boston Bean has it all. www.thebostonbakedbean.com. MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York-based department giant features floor after floor of the latest culinary GOURMET FOOD & BEVERAGE tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fashions. Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, CARDULLO’S GOURMET SHOPPE, 6 Brattle St., Harvard “The Most Balls in Boston” Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. Square, Cambridge, 617-491-8888. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. www.cardullos.com. Since EWBURY T Earset 2 is a Bluetooth mobile phone headset with two microphones. 306 N S . MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 opening in 1950, Cardullo’s has offered the best gourmet One picks up the fine nuances in your voice. The second monitors 617-437-1010 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St., products the world has to offer, including a deli featuring a surrounding noise and helps eliminate it. Add a speaker design which Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 wide variety of imported meats and specialty wines, choco- includes bass ports for full-voice resonance, and you‘re wearing the best Bluetooth mobile phone headset on the market. WWW.FENWAYSPORTSZONE.COM p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra “Brand name clothing for lates, teas and other unique items that make Cardullo’s a • Boston’s Largest Selection of less” has made this discount retailer a bargain-hunter’s dream must-see stop in Harvard Square. Bluetooth Earset 2: $350 come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls fea- Autographed Sports Memorabilia tures designer clothing for men, women and children. TIMELESS TEAS, 85 Newbury St., 2nd floor, 617-236-5772. • Extensive Collection of Souvenirs Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This Back Bay tea T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9 shop offers more than a hundred varieties of tea from around • Complete Auction Services for your a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retailer the world, including green, black, white and Yerba Mate teas, as Bang & Olufsen Design Center 1 Design Center Place, Suite 643 offers brand name and designer fashions for men, women and well as gift baskets, biscuits, gourmet jams and tea accessories. Boston, MA 617 262 4949 Organization or Fund Raiser Bang & Olufsen Newbury Street 30 Newbury Street kids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the Boston, MA 617 262 4949 shopping home. Prices are slashed 20–60% off most department store rates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality. HOME ELECTRONICS

BANG & OLUFSEN, 30 Newbury St. and 1 Design Center TM EYEGLASS SALES & REPAIR Place, Suite 643, 617-262-4949. Newbury Street: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.; Design Center: Mon–Fri 9 TIMELESS TEAS & VISION HOUSE, 7 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617- a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in 1925, this leading innovator in both 661-3676. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Known for technology and aesthetics offers everything from complete L’AROMA CAFE its stylish selection and superior service, Vision House has been home electronics systems and home phones to headphones, 85 Newbury Street

shopping a fixture in Harvard Square for more than 30 years. Its vast cell phones and assorted accessories. www.bang-olufsen.com. selection of eyewear includes such designers as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Vera Wang, Burberry and Oakley. One-hour service is available, as well as an on-site optometrist for eye exams and JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES contact lens fittings. Walk-in appointments are welcome. 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 FURNITURE & HOME GOODS p.m. Also: The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-494-9030. Devoted to the art of timekeeping, Alpha CRATE & BARREL, 777 Boylston St., 617-262-8700. Mon– Omega is an authorized agent for more than 20 prestigious Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Also: Faneuil Hall watch brands such as Akteo, Breitling, Movado, Omega, Marketplace, 617-742-6025; 48 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617- Seiko, TAG Heuer and Raymond Weil. 876-6300. Call for other location hours. This fun yet sophisticated home fashions store features everything from kitchenware and BAAK GALLERY, 35 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-354-0407. furniture to flatware, glassware and bath and body accessories. Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 1–6 p.m. BAAK presents col- lections of American and international designer jewelry, as well RESTORATION HARDWARE, 711 Boylston St., 617-578-0088. as a variety of 2D fine arts. The frequently changing exhibits Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This hardware showcase works by both established and emerging artists. retailer features distinctive, high-quality items for the home— from home furnishings and lighting to kitchen accessories and JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat garden supplies. Each product is imbued with the store’s classic 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of design, affordable pricing and whimsical product information. imaginative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis’ aim is “to make jewelry at a reasonable price, of excellent work- GIFTS & STATIONERY manship and uncommon beauty.”

TEDDY BALLGAME’S, 1 South Station, 617-330-1230. LUX BOND & GREEN, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747. www.laromacafe.com www.timelessteas.com (617)412.4001 (617)236.5772 ___ Located at the South Station concierge desk, Teddy Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux Bond ___ 48 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 49 & Green has provided its customers with diamonds, gold jewel- MUSIC/VIDEO COWBOY BOOTS ry, watches and giftware from around the world. The store offers MEN N WOMEN N KIDS a corporate gift division, bridal and gift registry, a full-service NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. Mon–Thu Lucchese N Justin N repair department, gift certificates and elegant gift wrapping. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Also: Nocona N Tony Lama N Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, 617-248-9992; 36 JFK Dan Post N Frye N Liberty St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617-491-0337; 211 Alewife Brook STETSON HATS MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491-7711. You’ll have a “wicked good Shirts N Belts N time” at this upstart local chain, which boasts the cheapest CD Buckles N Bolo Ties N CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, prices in town, including import, indie and major label releases, Navajo Jewelry Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., as well as T-shirts, comics, and other pop culture kitsch items. Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features department HELEN’S stores such as Filene’s, Sears and Best Buy, as well as more LEATHER than 100 other stores and specialty shops including the SHOES largest Gap in Boston, J. Crew, Old Navy, Borders, Victoria’s 110 Charles St., Boston, MA Secret and more. HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon– 617.742.2077 Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu noon–8 p.m., Sun noon– COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnifi- 6 p.m. For more than 35 years, Helen’s Leather has supplied cent Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, New Englanders with quality Western boots by makers like including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams- Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. In addition, Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free as well as leather jackets and bags. Ultimate Shopping Excursions card, stop by one of the cus- tomer service kiosks. SPORTING GOODS THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington streets. Open daily. One-stop shopping in Downtown BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER, 353 North Market Bldg., Crossing. You’ll find the latest styles at shops like Discovery Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 Imports, Bath & Body Works and Aldo Shoes. In addition, the a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time Corner Mall features an international food court to please Boston Marathon winner, the Bill Rodgers Running Center

Located in South Station every palate, including Cafe La Brioche, Sakkio Japan and boasts the most experienced running staff in Boston. Since shopping India Express. 1977, they have been helping fellow runners find the best T-Shirts/Souvenirs/Trolley Tours shoes for their individual needs. MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and 617-330-1230 the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an MARATHON SPORTS, 671 Boylston St., 617-267-4774; 1638 open court known as the Exedra, where you will always Beacon St., Brookline, 617-735-9373; 1654 Massachusetts Ave., find a wide range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment Cambridge, 617-354-4161; 255 Washington St., Wellesley, 781- events unique to this wonderful area. Within walking 237-0771; 134 Washington St., Norwell, 781-871-2979. Mon–Fri How Did distance are literally hundreds of other shops, restaurants, 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., (’til 7:30 in Boston), Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun pubs and nightspots. noon–6 p.m. For more than 29 years, Marathon Sports has

shopping provided experience and knowledge in footwear solutions for You Sleep THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., walkers, runners and those in search of an active lifestyle with 617-426-9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/ the widest selection of apparel, footwear and accessories. office/retail complex located alongside the Public Garden fea- Last Night? tures a handful of upscale retailers, including St. John Boutique, Sonia Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, Candela Spa and SPORTS MEMORABILIA Anne Fontaine. FENWAY SPORTSZONE, 306 Newbury St., 617-437-1010. THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., Open daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with extended hours on game 800-SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 days. Boasting “The most balls in Boston,” Fenway p.m. The Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 stores Sportszone is Boston’s largest memorabilia shop, featuring and restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth the city’s biggest selection of autographed items. They also Avenue, Ann Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega. It is also the have all your fan gear and souvenir needs as well as a huge launch spot for the city’s renowned tourist resource, the selection of apparel from Majestic, MLB Authentic, Sully’s Boston Duck Tours. Tees and many others. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TOYS FIRST ACT GUITAR STUDIO, 745 Boylston St., 617-226- BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 6 1-800-56-GARDNER 7899. This Boston-based leader in musical products special- North Market St., 617-227-2478. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., izes in custom-made guitars for musicians of all styles. Check Sun noon–6 p.m. Build-A-Bear Workshop offers guests a www.gardnermattress.com out this popular line of guitars built for and inspired by some unique and exciting entertainment retail experience based on of the world’s best musicians. First Act also boasts in-store the premise that nearly everyone, regardless of age, has a Salem, MA • Newton, MA performances and workshops from legendary acts, including special fondness for stuffed animals. When guests visit a past performances from Mason Jennings, Aerosmith guitarist Build-A-Bear Workshop store, they enter a lighthearted Norwell, MA • Woburn, MA Brad Whitford, Paul Westerberg of the Replacements, Death teddy-bear themed environment consisting of fun bear- Rye, NH ___ Cab for Cutie and countless others. making stations. ___ 50 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 51 RESTAURANTS Theatre District Dining AAA Five Diamond Award. Enjoy exquisite modern French Theatre District Dining cuisine, accompanied by a selection from an 1,800-bottle wine library. Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$

AZURE, The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. 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 and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates contemporary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$

BANGKOK BLUE, 651 Boylston St., 617-266-1010. The experienced chefs at Bangkok Blue prepare authentic Thai food, with each dish individually suited to your taste, from mild to spicy, using quality, fresh ingredients. Low carb pro- grams can be requested. Complement your food with a Thai beer or a glass of wine. Seasonal outdoor seating is avail- 1237 Hancock St. 25 West Sreet able. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–3 p.m.; Quincy Center Boston Common 617-774-1200 617-426-1222 D daily 5–10 p.m. $$ www.fajitasandritas.com BRASSERIE JO, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., 1 2 3 617-425-3240. The “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award-win- ning Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle Hansi’s onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and desserts PHOTO BY M ATT K ALINOWSKI made in the French tradition complete this Gallic experience. THE UPPER CRUST: This gourmet pizza purveyor Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$ 3 has locations in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the suburbs. Refer to listing, page 56. CLIO, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536- 7200. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves up French-American fare with some striking Asian influences in a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s styled after a ALLSTON/BRIGHTON Parisian supper club. Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelized swordfish au poivre and ginger-glazed oxtail keep customers BIG CITY PIZZA KITCHEN & POOL HALL, 138 Brighton Ave., coming back for more. D. $$$$ Allston, 617-782-2020. In this renovated, two-floor bank building, you’ll find one-of-a-kind “retro-metro” décor featuring life size COTTONWOOD CAFE, 222 Berkeley St., 617-247-2225. ants murals, as well as 15 champion-size pool tables, 6 foosball tables, Specialties include open-grill steaks, poultry, pasta and vegetari- 80 beer taps and outrageous thin crust pizzas that always keep an dishes. Voted “Boston’s Best Southwestern Restaurant” and customers coming back. L, D, LS, Sat & SB. $ “Boston’s Best Margarita.” Reservations recommended. Two hours free validated parking. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP, 130 Brighton Ave. (corner of Harvard D Sun–Thu ’til 10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331. This popular a.m.–2:30 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$ Allston hangout features Boston’s best beer selection, with more

estaur than 112 beers on tap and over 400 microbrews. Its food DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington St.,

r entices too, with award-winning steam beer burgers, famous 617-357-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, or lighter curly fries, buffalo wings and giant nachos. L, D, C, LS, SB. $ fare in the spacious bar. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D 1 Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m. C, VP. www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. BACK BAY GOURMELI’S SEAFOOD, Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington APROPOS, Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton St., 617-375-6500. Ave., 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or indulge in Drawing its influences from American regional cuisine with a strong New England 2 flair, the menu at Apropos offers hearty, sat- KEY AVERAGE PRICE OF isfying dishes ranging from pan-roasted B ...... Breakfast DINNER ENTREES Chilean sea bass to grilled New York sirloin L ...... Lunch $ ...... Most less than $12 and herb roasted chicken. The menu, creat- D...... Dinner $$ ...... $12–18 ed by executive chef Joseph Nartowicz, BR ...... Brunch $$$ ...... $19–25 exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB. $$$ SB ...... Sunday Brunch $$$$ ...... Most more than $25 C ...... Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide AUJOURD’HUI, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, LS ..Late Supper (serving after 10 p.m.) range of entrees and prices; 200 Boylston St., 617-351-2037. An ele- VP...... Valet Parking therefore, the classifications are gant eatery with the Public Garden as a NC ...... Credit Cards Not Accepted only approximations. ___ backdrop, and a perennial recipient of the * ...... Entertainment Cuisine index on page 54. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 52 PANORAMA CUISINE INDEX fresh lobster, swordfish and more at this eatery in the heart of the Back Bay. Gourmeli’s offers an array of fresh New England American L’Aroma Cafe, p. 55 seafood and entrees. B, L, D. $$$ Apropos, p. 52 Lucca Restaurant & Bar, Aura, p. 61 p. 60 JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867- Avenue One, p. 58 Maggiano’s Little Italy, p. 62 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520- Big City Pizza Kitchen & Mamma Maria, p. 60 9500; Logan Airport, Terminal A, 617-569-9695. Top-notch Pool Hall, p. 52 Massimino’s Cucina fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chick- Bob’s Southern Bistro, Italiana, p. 60 en and an impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: p. 61 Rialto, p. 57 Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 11 p.m., raw bar Cheers, p. 56 Rustic Kitchen, p. 62 Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. Cambridge: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 Dick’s Last Resort, p. 59 Sasso Restaurant, p. 61 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR The Federalist, p. 56 Stanza dei Sigari, p. 61 #8 ON CENTER MAP. Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, Terramia Ristorante, p. 61 p. 62 L’AROMA CAFE, 85 Newbury St., 617-412-4001. This Italian Om, p. 57 Japanese/Sushi cafe offers delicious soups, sandwiches and European pas- Meritage, p. 58 Ma Soba, p. 56 tries and desserts, as well as Italian coffee and assorted Parker’s Restaurant, p. 59 Shino Express Sushi, p. 55 teas. Relax in its spacious interior or enjoy outdoor patio din- Stephanie’s on Newbury, ing from April through October. B, L. $ p. 55 Mediterranean The Sunset Grill & Tap, Avila Modern *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza p. 52 Mediterranean, p. 62 Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a tradi- Theatre Cafe, p. 62 tional steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh Top of the Hub, p. 55 Museum Dining seafood. Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies Upper Crust, p. 56 Bravo, p. 59 and wall ornaments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D Gardner Cafe, p. 60 daily. The adjoining Oak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full Chinese Museum of Science, p. 58 Oak Room menu. $$$$ Hong Kong, p. 57 P.F. Chang’s, p. 62 New England SHINO EXPRESS SUSHI, 144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530. If Henrietta’s Table, p. 57 your day of shopping has left you craving sushi, this tiny, subter- Eastern Mediterranean Sheraton Commander ranean sushi bar specializes in freshly prepared maki rolls and Lala Rokh, p. 56 Restaurant, p. 57 fun specials. Affordably priced, Shino Express offers Newbury Street shoppers a fast, cheap dining alternative. L & D. $ French/French-American Seafood Arrow Street Crepes, p. 57 Azure, p. 52 SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM, 199 Clarendon St., r Aujourd’hui, p. 52 B&G Oysters, p. 61 Copley Square, 617-536-3500; other locations outside estaur Brasserie Jo, p. 52 Chart House, p. 58 Boston. Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and specialties such Cafe Fleuri, p. 58 Gourmeli’s Seafood, p. 52 as blackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crabcakes Clio, p. 52 Great Bay, p. 60 and lobster. Winner of Best of Boston 2003 award for

ants Eastern Standard, p. 59 Harborside Grill, p. 59 seafood. Jazz Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. L & D Sun–Thu 11 Hamersley’s Bistro, p. 61 Jasper White’s Summer a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. $$ Spire, p. 59 Shack, p. 55 Legal Sea Foods, p. 62 SONSIE, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended by French Country McCormick & Schmick’s ants Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The Hungry i, p. 56 Seafood, p. 58 lively restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot Oceana, p. 59 mahogany bar, brick oven, creative takes on classic American Greek/Greek-American Skipjack’s, p. 55 estaur cuisine and a colorful dining room. The restaurant’s newest Zoe’s, p. 57 Turner Fisheries, p. 56 r attraction is its downstairs candlelit wine bar, an intimate and Wisteria, p. 62 lovely brick-walled spot in which to enjoy items from a 250- International Ye Olde Union Oyster bottle menu. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$ Intrigue, p. 58 House, p. 59 Sonsie, p. 55 STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBURY, 190 Newbury St., 617-236- The Taj Boston, p. 55 Southwestern 0990. Lauded by The New York Times, chef/owner Stephanie Zephyr on the Charles, Cottonwood Cafe, p. 52 Sokolove’s eatery showcases sophisticated cooking and clas- p. 57 Fajitas & ’Ritas, p. 58 sic comfort food. Casual elegance at its best with a sidewalk cafe, club-like bar and skylit dining space. Mon–Sat 11:30 Irish Spanish/Tapas a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. L, D, SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Kennedy’s Midtown, p. 58 Toro, p. 61 C, VP Tue–Sat evenings. $$$ Italian Steakhouses *THE TAJ BOSTON, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This 1927 Antico Forno, p. 60 Davio’s Northern Italian landmark offers award-winning contemporary French cuisine. Antonio’s, p. 56 Steakhouse, p. 52 The historic Dining Room is available for special events only. The Caffe Vittoria, p. 60 The Oak Room, p. 55 Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, D, C, LS. The Bar: L, D, C, Davio’s Northern Italian LS. $$$$ Steakhouse, p. 52 Thai Florentine Cafe, p. 60 Bangkok Blue, p. 52 *TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617- La Groceria Restaurant, p. 57 ___ 536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Boston ___ 54 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 55 T CO for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The magnificent Mon–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 11 p.m.; D Sat HE MI P NG cuisine complements the breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Live 4–11 p.m., Sun ’til 10:30 p.m. C. www.masobaboston.com. $$ RU S DE OO jazz seven nights a week. $$$$ NT N IAL TO CE TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and NT CAMBRIDGE ER Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Known for its fresh seafood and winner of several regional awards, Turner features seven- ARROW STREET CREPES, 1 Arrow St. at Mass. Ave., 617-661- foot-high French windows, swooping Hollywood banquettes, 6999. This Harvard Square institution has been serving up deli- mahogany paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private dining rooms cious and healthy crepes for nearly ten years. Try the roasted accommodate 10–140 guests. VP available on Dartmouth wild mushroom, fresh thyme and melted swiss; the spicy Thai Street. B, L, D, C, LS. $$$ peanut chicken salad; the Nutella chocolate with fresh mixed berries; or caramelized sugar, lemon juice and fresh strawber- THE UPPER CRUST, 222 Newbury St. 617-262-0096; 20 Charles ries. L & D. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sun ’til 5:30 p.m. $ St. 617-723-9600, 286 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-734-4900; 41 Waltham St., Lexington, 781-274-0089. Traditional HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Neapolitan-style pizza (thin crust, chunky sauce) in an urban set- Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and ting. Come sit with friends in the uniquely designed dining room, organic produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of enjoy a specialty pizza and watch your favorite team on an HDTV reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room avail- screen. If you’re on the go, call ahead for take-out (allow 20–25 able. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun 7–10:30 minutes) or just pop in for a slice. Delivery is available. $$ a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner BEACON HILL HONG KONG, 1238 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-5311. A Cocktails • Late Night Dining local favorite for five decades, this Harvard Square fixture serves IN THE THEATRE DISTRICT Saturday and Sunday Brunch ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of a full array of classic Chinese dishes and exotic drinks, including 8 PARK PLAZA 617-573-0821 Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Mass. General its infamous scorpion bowls. Perfect for a meal with friends any- (AT THE TRANSPORTATION BUILDING) at The Colonnade Hotel Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with time, including post-midnight to beat the late-night munchies. 120 Huntington Avenue • Boston nightly specials and complementing wine list. Specials include Open Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Fri & Sat ’til 3 a.m. $ RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vine- 617.425.3240 • brasseriejoboston.com 1-866-PFCHANG (866-732-4264) gar peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & LA GROCERIA RESTAURANT, 853 Main St., Cambridge, 617- PFCHANGS.COM Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $ 876-4162. Specializing in fresh handmade pasta, grilled fish and lobster, La Groceria has offered great Mediterranean cui- *CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall sine for more than 35 years, and has been featured in Gourmet Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill pub magazine and Zagat Survey. 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abundant beverage selection, including their award-winning www.lagroceria.org. $$ A Boston Tradition estaur Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live entertainment A National Historic Landmark The Boston Globe, Gourmet Magazine Thu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers merchandise sold OM, 92 Winthrop St., Cambridge, 617-576-2800. Acclaimed and Boston Magazine all agree that on site. L, D, C, LS. $ chef Rachel Klein serves New American cuisine in a beautifully ants for 35 years, La Groceria is a classic lit and stunning upstairs dining room, while mixologist Clif and love on a plate THE FEDERALIST, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617- Travers prepares his signature Aromatherapy concoctions at the 670-2515. The menu at this elite spot brings artistic flair to popular Om ultra-lounge downstairs. Om’s signature creations www.LaGroceria.org dishes like tenderloin of beef Wellington and skillet-roasted include Steak & Eggs and Zen Te’.D, C. $$$ ants 853 Main Street, Cambridge French Dover sole, in an atmosphere evoking the stately class of the world’s most private clubs. A rooftop herb garden and in- RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617- 617.876.4162 kitchen fish tanks help to ensure culinary perfection. B, D, 661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants, which estaur Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$ recently underwent an extensive renovation, features fine wines America’s

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q TEL: 617-266-1010 • FAX: 617-266-9747 q q Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, q WWW.BKKBLUEBOSTON.COM LALA ROKH, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Named for a leg- ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 endary Persian princess, this elegant restaurant is owned by sib- Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves Fresh New England Lobster lings Babak and Azita Bina. Using their mother’s recipes, they’ve small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic fare like sushi- created a unique dining experience in the only restaurant of its grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The setting fea- And Grilled Meats kind in New England. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly 5:30–10 tures spectacular views of the Boston skyline. B, L, D, C. $$ 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 p.m. Reservations recommended. C, VP. www.lalarokh.com. $$ Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm ZOE’S, 1105 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-495-0055. Offering a Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm MA SOBA, 156 Cambridge St., 617-973-6680. Hailed for the menu of delicious homemade Greek and American food in a fun Union Bar til-Midnight “Best Sushi in Boston” by Boston magazine, this sleek eatery atmosphere, this retro establishment serves breakfast all day, and All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking offers a variety of Asian cuisine, from Chinese and Thai to take-out and catering are available. A popular destination for the Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com ___ Korean and Japanese, as well as an extensive wine list. L & D weekend brunch crowd, Zoe’s is also a great place for dinner, ___ 56 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 57 Shino Express Sushi boasting an affordable selection of beer and wine. For dessert, try noontime Skyline Sunday Brunch. The package includes tickets the delicious cheesecake frappe or the famous frozen hot choco- to the Museum’s newest IMAX film, admission to the exhibit late. B, L, D, SB. Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–9 p.m. $ halls and free parking. Tickets: $32; seniors $31; children $30. Reservations recommended. $

DOWNTOWN OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- 3838. One of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting a AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency (near The Opera House and breathtaking view of the harbor, Oceana offers uniquely pre- Downtown Crossing), 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. Enjoy pared fresh seafood. B, L, D, SB. $$ Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a relaxed atmosphere. B, L, D, C, VP. $$ PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 144 Newbury St. Boston 617-725-1600. Executive chef Gerry Tice celebrates nostalgic *CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room 1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Sunday brunch reflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace 617-262-4530 www.shinoexpress.com in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterranean and American fare, of Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ and French desserts—all within a sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D SPIRE, Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., 617-772-0202. Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$ Alluringly ensconced in Boston’s most fashionable luxury bou- New Location! tique hotel, Spire features a striking interior and cuisine that 222 Newbury St. CHART HOUSE, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House combines flavors from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal with (617) 262-0090 boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including special- seasonal New England ingredients. Named one of “America’s 50 ties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, shrimp Best Hotel Restaurants” by Food and Wine. B, L, D LS, VP. $$$$ fresca, macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted prime rib and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private par- YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227- ties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, free VP. $$$ 2750. Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest restaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in Famed for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and bar- Specialties include clam chowder, swordfish and fresh lobster. Delivery. becue cuisine. The restaurant stresses generous portions, L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP. Take out. affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly serv- www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ ice. Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat ’til 10 p.m., Fri Dine-in. ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitasandritas.com. $. www.theuppercrustpizzeria.com SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT

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Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful decor and 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the estaur breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who desire a Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global menu created the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $ in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood restau- ants rant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$ *KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 42 Province St., 617-426-3333. Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, featuring prime aged steaks, seafood and classic pub fare with a touch of FANEUIL HALL Handmade pastas ants class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxing dining atmosphere with a lively bar offering live piano music on Thu, Fri *DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and artisan breads & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 4–10 p.m., 617-267-8080. Watch for the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy

estaur Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; B Sat & Sun 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. staff as they serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and made fresh daily...

r www.kennedysmidtown.com. $$ shrimp, juicy steaks and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers Italian favorites and salads. If that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live music MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Park every night with no cover. L, D, C. www.dickslastresort.com. $$. from our wood oven... Plaza Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil Hall SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. 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 mid- FENWAY/KENMORE SQUARE night. Bar menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 p.m.–midnight. $$$ BRAVO, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369- 3474. Executive chef Sebastian Porto brings his creative MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439- touch to an eclectic and contemporary menu. The restau- 3995. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an rant’s bold decor, created by famed restaurant designer Peter appropriate vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. Niemitz, meshes with a rotating selection of the MFA’s mod- The restaurant’s interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood ern masterpieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri and leather, creating a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a 5:30–8:30 p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ hearty meal. All menu items come in appetizer and entree Park Square, 210 Stuart Street 1237 Hancock St. 25 West Sreet sizes. D, LS. $$$$ EASTERN STANDARD, Hotel Commonwealth, 528 Quincy Center www.fajitasandritas.com Boston Common Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100. This brasserie in the Boston, MA 02116 - Ph. 617-423-5700 617-774-1200 617-426-1222 MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Forget heart of Kenmore Square resembles an old hotel dining room www.rustickitchen.biz ___ dinner and a movie—now it’s brunch and a movie at the with its decor, but the restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, ___ 58 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 59 from businessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. CAFFE VITTORIA, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This pop- Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. Its menu caters to both crowds, with offerings ranging from ular European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of His eatery’s specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugu- the Good Plate of Offal to veal schnitzel to sandwiches. B, L, desserts, cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–mid- la, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, amongst D. $$ night, Fri & Sat ’til 12:30 a.m. NC. $ other delights. L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. $ THE GARDNER CAFÉ, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. The Fenway, 617-566-1088. Chef Peter Crowley offers casu- Revered by visitors and residents for decades, this historic SASSO RESTAURANT, 116 Huntington Ave., 617-247-2400. al-yet-elegant, French-infused fare with an artistic twist. The cafe is one of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli The newest endeavor from the restaurateurs behind popular seasonal menu changes every few weeks, often inspired by with tomatoes and lobster cream sauce and seared veal with North End eatery Lucca, Sasso offers contemporary and current events at the museum as well as Mrs. Gardner’s own grilled shrimp in Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of upscale regional Italian cuisine. Executive Chef David Ross recipe books. Warmer weather allows seating amongst the the Italian wonders awaiting you in this charming bistro set- serves delicious dishes complemented by an extensive wine lush vegetation of the museum’s Monks Garden. L, SB. $$ ting. Daily noon–1 a.m. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON list, as well as a menu of lighter fare for the after-hours crowd CENTER MAP. and C ’til 2 a.m. Reservations accepted. D beginning nightly at GREAT BAY, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., 5 p.m.; late-night menu available ’til 1:30 a.m. VP. $$$ 617-532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow LUCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742- (Radius, Via Matta) present their unique take on seafood and 9200. This North End eatery is still racking up accolades for STANZA DEI SIGARI, 292 Hanover St., 617-227-0295. This raw bar concepts. This eclectic space serves delectable fare its regional Italian cuisine, lively bar and elegant atmosphere. classic cigar parlor in the North End serves fine food, cigars such as fish tacos and the acclaimed baked stuffed lobster. D nightly 5 p.m.–12:15 a.m. C, Valet Parking. $$$. SEE and liqueurs. Open daily 5 p.m.–1 a.m. $ L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$ LOCATOR #9 ON CENTER MAP. TERRAMIA RISTORANTE, 98 Salem St., 617-523-3112. MAMMA MARIA, 3 North Square, 617-523-0077. “Mamma Since opening in 1993, Terramia has aimed to convince NORTH END Maria stands for what Italian food is. Simplicity, quality ingre- North End diners that there was always more to Italian food dients and fun…the food of love” (Emeril Lagasse, 2004). than red sauce. Specializing in creative interpretations of ANTICO FORNO, 93 Salem St., 617-723-6733. Antico Mamma Maria offers charming views of the neighborhood Italian classics, Terramia offers seasonally based dishes and Forno—Italian for “old stove”—features brick-oven classics and city skyline, as well as a Wine Spectator Award-winning an extensive wine list in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. D such as roasted chicken with garlic and herbs; pizza with wine list. D Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. VP. Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $$ artichoke hearts, porcini mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella; www.mammamaria.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #10 ON and linguini with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp, CENTER MAP. sautéed in a plum tomato sauce and baked in parchment. L SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 3:30–10 p.m., MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617- Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. $$ 523-5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’s seasonal menus showcase a passion for using fresh, local ingredients. Chef John Merrill partners with local farmers and fishermen to select freshly harvested vegeta-

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B&G OYSTERS, 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisticated South End raw bar from James Beard Award- ants 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

estaur lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP. $$ r *BOB’S SOUTHERN BISTRO, 604 Columbus Ave., 617-536- 6204. Boston’s premier soul food restaurant features perfor- mances by talented local jazz musicians which accent a delightful assortment of southern and Cajun cuisines to satis- fy any palate. Live jazz SB. L, D, LS, C. $$

HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the hus- band and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Long regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$

TORO, 1704 Washington St., 617-536-4400. Chef Ken Oringer’s latest restaurant aims for a highly social dining experience. The seating is a series of communal tables and the small, perfect-for-sharing tapas dishes—such as salt cod fritters, rainbow beet salad and salty fried chili peppers— ___ blend a variety of vibrant styles and flavors. D, C. $$$ ___ 60 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 61 THEATRE DISTRICT P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all AVILA MODERN MEDITERRANEAN, One Charles Street South, served in a stylish bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning 617-267-4810. Enjoy flavors of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass Boston’s Tables Greece with a modern flair. The menu includes small plates of cod frit- program as well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. ters, fried cheese and chicken livers, appetizers of tuna ceviche, onion L, D & LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., soup and watercress salad, as well as the finest quality all natural Fri & Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com. $$. SEE LOCATOR beef and fresh seafood entrees, with breads, desserts and ice creams #11 ON CENTER MAP. made fresh daily. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. RUSTIC KITCHEN, Park Square, 210 Stuart St., 617-423-5700. JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton Boston This lively and classic Italian-Mediterranean bistro combines a Common, 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. This lively hot spot distinctive award-winning menu with a comfortable, inviting takes center stage in the Theatre District and features chef and attractive rustic atmosphere. All breads, pastas and Scott Gambone’s signature seasonal surprises as well as “com- desserts are prepared fresh daily on the premises. Pre-theatre mon dishes” for patrons to share. B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ menu, three private dining rooms, garden lounge and weekly cooking classes are available. L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; D 4 p.m.–2 LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT, 26 Park Plaza, Park Square a.m.; SB 11 a.m.–4 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.rustickitchen.biz. $$ Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617-227- 3115; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; other loca- THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574-2752. tions. For more than 50 years, Legal Sea Foods has served the fresh- Located in the heart of the Theatre District, this restaurant fea- est seafood possible, including oysters, succulent New England lob- tures traditional American fare in a comfortable atmosphere sters and its famous clam “chowda.” Extensive wine list. L & D. $$$ and is a great location for pre- and post-theater dining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking at on-site MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY, 4 Columbus Ave., Park Plaza Bldg., garage is available. B, L, D. $$ 617-542-3456. Set in a vibrant dining atmosphere, Maggiano’s blends the tradition of family, friends and good times with WISTERIA, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617-956- authentic Italian cuisine. Offers old and new world Italian 7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian twist offers an recipes, desserts and a full list of wines. Accommodations for innovative menu that synthesizes New England seafood and Asian small parties and large banquets are available. L Mon–Thu cuisine. Impeccable service and attention to detail are apparent, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D 5–10 p.m., Fri ’til 11 p.m.; L & D Sat from the unique presentation of entrees on signature china to the 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun ’til 10 p.m. C. $$$ welcoming hotel towel offered upon being seated. L & D. $$$

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index NORTH END 67 Italian restaurants. The cui- TIME TRAVELING: North Square’s cobblestoned streets play host to not only Old World sine is authentic and consis- BACK BAY 70 fine Italian eateries, but also to the historic Charm tently delicious, whether Old Paul Revere House on the Freedom Trail. World Sicilian, traditional BEACON HILL 72 Northern Italian or Renowned as Boston’s Mediterranean fusion. And ing 16 children!) from neighborhoods CAMBRIDGE 74 “Little Italy,” the North End is though the ambience can be 1770–1800. Christ Church, constantly brimming with boisterous, romantic or a.k.a. the Old North Church, the aroma of garlic and somewhere in between, the is Boston’s oldest standing freshly cooked cuisine. But setting is usually intimate, church (built in 1723) and much of the North End’s with patrons rubbing elbows served as the signal tower charm comes from its storied with one another in crowded that spurred Revere on his history. The oldest neighbor- dining rooms—it’s all part of jaunt through the country- hood in the city, it gave birth the European feel. side. And Copp’s Hill Burying to the American Revolution One of Boston’s most Ground, founded in 1660 as on its narrow cobblestone well-known attractions is, of the Hub’s second cemetery, BRIGHT LIGHT: streets and has been home to course, the Freedom Trail, provided the final resting Gaslamps and brick buildings, such as these in Beacon Hill, wave after wave of new and three of its sites are place of many famous colo- are two hallmarks of the city’s immigrants. Today, the North located in the North End. The nials, such as the Puritan historic neighborhoods. End remains one of the most Paul Revere House, Boston’s preachers of the Mather fam- Refer to page 72. European neighborhoods in oldest home (built circa 1680) ily, including Salem Witch PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF America. was owned by the famed sil- Trial-era firebrand Cotton The North End is widely versmith/patriot/midnight Mather, and Edmund Hartt, ___ known for its abundance of rider and his family (includ- cont. on page 68 >> ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 66 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 67 NORTH END The Perfect Evening NTICO FORNO— La Serata Completa AItalian for “old stove”— features brick-oven classics, all cooked in a double-domed brick oven custom-built by a native Neapolitan craftsman. Antico Forno is an inviting neighborhood trattoria that provides a truly authentic Neapolitan experience.

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333 Hanover St., North End, Boston talian food lovers rave 617.227.1777 PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF about the “creative www.florentinecafeboston.com Iand substantial ” cooking at this North << cont. from page 67 AN INVITING GLOW: Restaurants End “keeper” that’s a whose shipyard constructed offering everything from “new star,” providing the U.S. Navy’s flagship USS pizza to pasta and formal “classy modern Italian Constitution. to informal dining can be food.” The ever-changing found along the ancient menu incorporates In keeping with its Old streets of the North End. seasonal vegetables and World character, the North the catch of the day, and 98 Salem St., End observes many tradi- features homemade pasta North End, Boston tions imported from the shores of Europe. dishes prepared in 617-523-3112 unconventional styles. www.terramiaristorante.com One such annual rite is the weekly Italian feasts and processions, kept alive by immi- Caffe Vittoria grants and their descendents, that take place 290–296 Hanover St., North End, Boston throughout the summer and enliven this 617.227.7606 • www.vittoriacaffe.com already spirited locale. These spectacles usu- ally celebrate the patron saints of Italian vil- neighborhoods lages and center around jubilant parades of Offering a Creative Menu the saints’ statues through the North End’s Specializing in Fresh winding roadways. Food vendors, hawking Seafood and Homemade everything from sausage to calamari, add “BEST ITALIAN CUISINE. Pasta. Visit the Hyatt their own flavor to the scene. By far the best restaurant in the North End, Harborside and Relax in If you’re looking for belly laughs instead Mamma Maria might be the best in town.” Our Unique Atmosphere, of a full belly, have a seat at the Improv Frommer’s Boston 2005 Enjoy the Spectacular View Asylum on Hanover Street to take in the wild of the Boston Skyline and three north square, boston (617) 523-0077 Taste What Boston Is antics of this innovative comedy troupe. The www.mammamaria.com Asylum offers off-the-cuff fun and hilarity at Talking About. its original North End venue. And if you haven’t had enough of good old neighborhoods Paul Revere, check out Paul Revere Tonight, 292 Hanover St., North End, Boston Hyatt Harborside which runs at the Old North Church during 101 Harborside Drive Boston, MA 02128 617.227.0295 • www.stanzadeisigari.com the summer and fall. Award-winning actor Hookahs available (617) 568-6060 David Conner re-creates this legendary figure www.boston.hyatt.com Una Bella Serata and tells the oft-untold stories of Revere’s [email protected] ___ upbringing and his midnight ride. ___ 68 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 69 BACK BAY

Once the swamp was gone, In Style MIRROR IMAGE: The Back Bay skyline architect Arthur Gilman at night creates a dazzling reflection on the drew up the plans to build adjacent Charles River. It’s the great American a largely uniform series of success story: rising from three- and four-story the humblest of beginnings brownstones. prominent feature is the to achieve prestige and Real estate is pricey in alphabetical cross streets, creative southwestern cuisine greatness. As such, this highly desired neigh- which intersect the main PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 222 Berkeley Street neighborhoods Boston’s chic Back Bay may borhood—bordered on the residential thoroughfares Copley Square, Boston 617.247.2225 well be the ultimate north by the Charles River, of Beacon Street, OLD AND NEW: shopping is complete (or American neighborhood— Arlington Street to Park Marlborough Street and Copley Square is home you just need to rest and to some of the most snakebites classically beautiful Square on the east, Commonwealth Avenue, as prominent architectur- reload), the street also brownstone residences, Columbus Avenue to well as the commercial al landmarks in the boasts ice cream shops angus ranch strip steak paired with block after Huntington Avenue, boulevards of Newbury city, including the like JP Licks and Ben and striking Hancock Tower fire and spice pasta block of high-end, glam- Dalton Street and the and Boylston streets. (above). Jerry’s, and fashionable orous retail space, all on Massachusetts Turnpike on The Back Bay draws a restaurants and bars like mango margaritas a stretch of land that was the south, and Charlesgate high number of visitors Sonsie and Stephanie’s on once a fetid marsh. East on the west—and it’s because of Newbury Street, Newbury, 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 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 neighborhoods 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 Gucci, 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- Cartier and Chanel get your ern skyscrapers, the 62-story John Hancock www.cottonwoodboston.com that would more than esque Boston Common and heart racing, then this is the Tower and the Prudential Center, which ___ double the size of the city. the Public Garden. Another place for you. Once your houses offices, restaurants and shops. *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m. ___ 70 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 71

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neighborhoods Hill neighborhood. their travels—passing by publicly read in Boston the opportunity to take advantage of a nat- Beacon Hill has tradi- historical landmarks such from the building’s east ural oasis upon which to throw a Frisbee, tionally been the home of as Park Street Church, the balcony, and the building soak up some sun, ride a foot-pedaled

leaders—Boston’s first Old Granary Burying overlooks the site of the Swan Boat through the Public Garden, or ® 97 MT. VERNON ST., BEACON HILL 617.720.5511 • LALAROKH.COM mayor, John Phillips, lived Ground (final resting place Boston Massacre in 1770. simply sit on a bench and watch the world FULL SPIRITS MENU here, as well as instrumen- of John Hancock, Paul Physically, the neighbor- go by, the way generations of Bostonians PRIVATE ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES ___ tal figures in the formation Revere, Samuel Adams and hood still bears resem- have done before. ___ ABOVE PHOTOS BY S ABA A LHADI 72 PANORAMA s MARCH 12–25, 2007 73

CAMBRIDGE Inman Square Just north of Central Square, the quieter, more residential Inman Square prides itself on its hometown sensibility, with a 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 fla- vors, like Chris Schlesinger’s East Coast Grill. It does get rowdy over at ImprovBoston, where an acclaimed come- dy troupe spoofs sports, mystery and pop culture with jamboree music and general “joyful chaos.” Local and up-and-coming national jazz acts entertain music lovers at Ryles Jazz Club.

Kendall Square lined with coffee shops, bur- BIRDS OF A FEATHER: People aren’t Kendall Square, home to MIT—with its the only visitors to Cambridge’s historic Square rito joints, down-home music Mount Auburn Cemetery. The final burying conspicuous concrete dome, the scene of stores, and its own share of place of such luminaries as Henry Wadsworth many famous pranks—looks more like a Deal Longfellow and Winslow Homer is also an great restaurants like La ideal area for birdwatching year-round. high-brow business park than a neighbor- Groceria, Rendezvous and hood. Among the modern, sleek bio-tech The people of Cambridge Cuchi Cuchi. Every night of firms and research labs, there are more would like to inform the the week, fans of rock, jazz, University, which makes its than a few secret hiding places for fun. At world that their fine city is hip-hop and the blues line quaint presence felt on the the Kendall Square Cinema, movie buffs fresh & honest neighborhoods not a neighborhood of up at the doors of venues north side of the square. can check out foreign and independent Boston. Although it often such as the Middle East With all this intellectual films along with ice cream and espresso. gets lumped together with Cafe, T.T. the Bear’s Place energy flowing, it’s no sur- And for shoppers, the CambridgeSide Beantown, Cambridge stands and The Cantab Lounge. prise that Harvard Square Galleria houses over 100 stores, including alone with all the sustaining has been dubbed “the book Banana Republic, J. Crew and Best Buy. qualities of an international mecca of the world.” Not Harvard Square city center. Throughout everyone here is a student, serving breakfast, lunch, Porter Square Kendall, Central, Inman, The grand cultural and though. A walk along supper and brunch Harvard and Porter Squares, geographical nucleus of Massachusetts Avenue or The young, artistic crowd influences the nearly 100,000 residents Cambridge houses six per- JFK Street reveals musi- stretch of Cambridge just beyond Harvard share a spirited range of forming arts theaters, three cians, magicians and street Square. Porter Square, on the outskirts of cultural influences. movie theaters, nine muse- performers, who add color Mass. Ave., is full of eclectic second-hand neighborhoods ums, over 100 restaurants to the already bustling shops and home to restaurants like the and more than 400 retail square. Diners flock to Cambodian-French favorite Elephant Walk 617.661.5005 Central Square stores. History is every- Harvard Square for the food and the Temple Bar. For a feel of the at the charles hotel Central Square sets a swift where, including storied as well, at favorites like avant-garde arts scene, head to the harvard square pace as the social center for Harvard Yard, home of the Henrietta’s Table, UpStairs provocative Lizard Lounge for a poetry www.charleshotel.com ___ Cambridge professionals. It’s homonymous Harvard on the Square and Rialto. jam or live music. ___ ABOVE PHOTO © JOHN H ARRISON 74 PANORAMA MARCH 12–25, 2007 75

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WHAT WOULD BE questions with… THE SOUNDTRACK 5 OF YOUR LIFE? Gerry Burke by Marketa Hulpachova erry Burke’s involvement with the legendary GBoston Irish watering hole known as Doyle’s Café (3484 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, 617-524-2345) dates back to Prohibition, when his bootlegging grandfather supplied the saloon with booze. After 35 years as the pub’s y Marcic ownerowner,, Burke sits down with Panorama to sharsharee By Doroth his tales of beer, bars and politicians. Sam Adams“ NOW [beer]… “Somewhere put us on between PLAYING! the map. ‘Oprah’ and ” ‘Mamma Mia!’” —Chicago Tribune Q: What is Doyle’s with a six-pack of his beer A: I have to say [Boston like on a typical St. inin 1985.1985. Doyle’Doyle’ss was the Mayor] TTommyommy Menino Patrick’sPatrick’s Day? first outlet in America to knows mormoree about prpresent-esent- A: The whole week of serserveve Sam Adams—it put us day IrIrelandeland than most peopeo-- St. Pat’Pat’ss is crazy here. on the map. Whenever they ple. WeWe went over there in Anybody who’s anybody come out with a new brew, 1995 and had the time of A FUNNY, EXUBERANT LOOK comes herhere—peoplee—people frfromom we’rewe’re still the first to have it our lives—we had a recep-recep- AT THE LIVES OF WOMEN AS the Irish ministry, the Irish on tap. tion at Belfast City Hall, and TOLD THROUGH TOP 40 Chamber of Commerce. the entire Boston delegation HITS INCLUDING: The guys from the Boston Q: Besides Doyle’s, what sang “God Save the Telecharge.com: QUE SERÁ SERÁ Police Gaelic Column of is your favorite drinking Queen.” It was a riot. 800-447-7400 I WILL FOLLOW HIM Pipes and DrumsDrums always spot in Boston? PIECE OF MY HEART put on a show. A: J.J. Foley’s (117 E. Q: Every corner of Doyle’s Groups: 617-269-9900 STAND BY YOUR MAN Berkeley St., 617-728-0315) is full of historhistory.y. Do you WHERE THE BOYS ARE Q: YYourour son Gerry, Jr. inin thethe SouthSouth End—it’End—it’ss a real have a favorite nook? WISHIN’ AND HOPIN’ appearedappeared in the national Irish working man’sman’s bar.bar. A: This cornercorner right herehere by YOU DON’T OWN ME Sam Adams commercial. the entrance—we call it GREATEST LOVE OF ALL What’s Doyle’s’ affiliation Q: Of all the political lumi- “Governor’s Row.” I can sit I WILL SURVIVE! with the brbrewery?ewery? naries that have passed thertheree and be like a traftrafficfic A: Jim Koch, who started through Doyle’s, who cop, see who comes in. It’s stuartstreetplayhouse.com  respectthemusical.com ___ Sam Adams, walked in here stands out in your mind? where I “hold court.” PHOTO BY H EATHER BURKE 78 PANORAMA