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www.panoramamagazine.com contents COVER STORY FEATURE 14 State 18 Labor of Art of Love Boston’s best places to The MFA welcomes the private see contemporary art art collection of William I. Koch

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6 around the hub From historic New England 6 news & notes 11 dining to a breathtaking world 9 kids corner 12 nightlife 10 on stage 13 style of art and culture 21 the hub directory 22 current events 49 freedom trail experience 30 clubs & bars 51 shopping 32 museums & galleries 56 mind & body 38 maps 57 restaurants Peabody Essex Museum 43 sightseeing 68 NEIGHBORHOODS

Journey through New England’s grand and storied 78 past at the stunning Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, 5 questions with… Massachusetts. Explore the region’s legendary JOE ROGAN of connections to the art and culture of Asia, Oceania, “Fear Factor” Africa, India, and more. Make a day of it. Experience PEM’s unrivaled collections, special exhibitions, interactive idea center for families, the award-winning Museum Shop and Garden Restaurant, plus the world-famous Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old Chinese merchant’s home brought here from China.* All in the historic, uniquely captivating on the cover: seaport city of Salem. Model Courtney Craft For information, call 866-745-1876 of DMT poses in front or visit pem.org of Maine-based artist Open daily 10 am–5 pm Mark Wethli’s

BABY, THAT’S ART: installation entitled Our model poses with Nina Elevator at the Levy’s Big Baby at the DeCordova DeCordova Museum East India Square | Salem, Massachusetts 01970 USA Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln. Refer to feature story, in Lincoln. page 14. * Timed tickets are required for the Chinese house. Advance reservations advised. Call TicketWeb at 866-468-7619 or go online to www.ticketweb.com. Photo: johnsavone.com ___ PHOTO BY JOHNSAVONE. COM SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 3 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.panoramamagazine.com

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thermal wells to support a new heating and cooling sys- calendar of events aroundtheby Christinehub Celli & Josh B. Wardrop tem, and the Church actually news¬es excavated 13,000 square feet FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 of space underneath the Kick off the month in true German building to create what style at the 16th annual Harpoon they’ve termed the Octoberfest, featuring German food, “Undercroft,” which contains oompah bands, keg bowling and, of new meeting rooms, a new course, plenty of Harpoon’s book and gift shop and some Octoberfest beer. Refer to newly commissioned contem- listing, page 26. porary art glass by artists Alexander Beleschenko and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Raffaela Sirtoli Schnell. An Celebrate Boston’s rich and diverse impressive enough architec- cultures through October 2 at the tural feat, but even more so International Cultural Festival, when one considers that taking place 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at Trinity Church continued to Faneuil Hall. The event features inter- conduct weekly services for national cuisine and entertainment its parishioners throughout from a host of dancers, artists and the process. musicians and is free and open to Work on the project was the public. Refer to listing, page 27. done by preservation archi- tects Goody Clancy and the SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 construction firm Shawmut Tonight, renegade acoustic jazz trio Design and Construction. The Bad Plus plays at the Somerville With renovations now largely Theatre. The piano-bass-drums complete, the church is open combo is known for its infectious, to the public for touring. daring reconstructions of rock clas- Refer to listing, page 44. sics by Nirvana, the Pixies, Blondie Extreme Makeover and more. Refer to listing, page 26. n September 13, members of the press were treated to a tour of Boston’s Trinity Church AN “AUD” FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Oin Copley Square to view the results of an extended restoration project that began in the YOUR ’POD fall of 2003. The Episcopal church, designed by noted 19th century architect Henry Hobson Meet your Red Sox heroes of yesteryear at the Bayside Expo Center’s Richardson, has been one of Boston’s most identifiable and popular landmark buildings since If, in your travels around Red Sox Mania memorabilia convention. Former Sox players such as it was completed and consecrated in 1877. Boston, you see people Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, Jim Lonborg, Fred Lynn, Carlton Fisk and a host The substantial $53 million renovation project included what Louise Burnham Packard, checking out the sights with of others will be on hand to sign mementos. Baseball and sports cards executive director of the Trinity Boston Foundation, called “a combination of preservation and their ubiquitous iPods in and collectibles will also be sold at the event. Refer to listing, page 23. renewal elements.” On the preservation side, the extensive interior murals and decorative tow, they may be listening to painting by 19th century artist John La Farge were cleaned and the colors restored, the more than just their favorite TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 church roof and towers were made watertight and 10 of the church’s stained-glass windows music. Last month, entrepre- Tonight at the TDBanknorth Garden, were restored. Additionally, two of the church’s Aeolian-Skinner organs are being repaired. neur Rob Pyles introduced it’s the return of international rock As part of Trinity’s “renewal” efforts, significant construction occurred to expand the amount The Boston Audissey— icons U2. A word to the wise: there’s of usable space for parishioners and community members. Construction teams dug six geo- Boston’s first MP3 format scarcely a hotter ticket to be found self-guided historical tour. this week, so be prepared to beg, news & notes 6 • kids corner 9 • on stage 10 • Visitors who buy the borrow and steal (or at least pay a tour and download it onto scalper through the nose) for tickets. dining 11 • nightlife 12 • style 13 ___ cont. on page 8 >> Refer to listing, page 26. ___ 6 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 7 around the hub NEWS & NOTES around the hub KIDS CORNER

crowds aren’t your thing, simply pay a visit to www.AudisseyGuides.com, plug in your headphones and use present-day technology to explore Boston’s past.

THE ICEMEN COMETH On a national scale, the NHL strike of last year elicited barely a yawn of interest. Not so in these parts, where Bobby Orr soared through the air to score a Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Boston Bruins in 1970. For a town already known to be sports fanatics, our love affair with the puck has been sealed for a good 40 years now, and we were none-too- pleased when NHL play was nixed for all of 2004–2005. Scoop Call us greedy, but even with Savings championship wins from both the Sox and the Patriots In 1945 SCOOP TUESDAYS to tide us over, there were Baskin-Robbins some guy more than a few of us eager Through October 31 named to see the boys in black and Baskin gold return this town to its and his buddy Robbins started Clowning Around banner-raising glory. Hoping making ice cream, little dreaming end in the clowns—and send to pick up where they left off that 60 years later the event RINGLING BROS. the Chinese acrobats, trapeze in 2003–2004 (as the number would be remembered and AND BARNUM & S artists, lions and elephants to boot! 2 seed in the Eastern commemorated nationwide, in the BAILEY CIRCUS TD Banknorth Garden The 134th edition of the Ringling << cont. their iPod (at a cost Mafia. The Boston Audissey Conference playoffs, for those form of really cheap, cold creamy October 7–16 Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from page 7 of $12.95 for the also offers its listeners keeping track), the Bruins goodness. But it’s happened, and takes over the TD Banknorth Garden October 7–16, MP3 file, or $19.95 homegrown authenticity return to the ice for regular your little ones can partake every showcasing brand new amazing acts, such as a gravity- for a CD) are treated to a 78- through its 14 local celebri- season play on October 5, Tuesday from 6–10 p.m. through defying number performed by upside-down clowns and minute audio tour, complete ty narrators, including taking on the very team that October when all Baskin-Robbins dancers that aims to take the audience on a topsy-turvy with musical score and Mighty Mighty Bosstones ended their playoff hopes locations are dishing out 4-ounce adventure. If watching the circus isn’t enough for your sound effects, focusing on lead singer Dicky Barrett pre-strike, the Montreal ice cream cones for just $1. little ones, however, arrive an hour before showtime to some of Boston’s “secret” and Michael Patrick Canadiens. And just in case Area locations include 530 join the Three Ring Adventure. Try on costumes, mingle sites, such as Beacon Hill MacDonald, author of the anyone has forgotten what it Commonwealth Ave. and 80 with the elephants and get autographs, all on the arena spots that were part of the best-seller All Souls: A looks like, everyone who Boylston St., or you can visit floor. It’s your chance to run away and join the circus, at Underground Railroad and Family Story from Southie. attends the game will receive www.baskinrobbins.com for a least for a day. Refer to listing, page 27. even the former North End So, if costumed a replica Stanley Cup. Refer complete list of stores. —Reshma Melwani ___ headquarters of the Boston interpreters and large to listing, page 27. —Kevin Spak ___ 8 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 9 around the hub ON STAGE by Christopher Wallenberg around the hub DINING Other High Fives Hot Picks

OYSTER-RIFIC In Renaissance paintings, the oyster was often an allusion to “forbidden THEATRE DISTRICT, SpeakEasy pleasures”—and they still taste Stage Company, beginning sinfully good today. September 30. “NYPD Blue” vet Bill Gypsy Woman Brochtrup (above), who toiled as 1. MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S, Tale of the Grape CUVÉE ummer may be over, but it’s still Sipowicz’s gay assistant for eight Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617- or some, the secret to a great meal is pair- 254 Newbury St. CARMEN 617-536-7077 American Sscorching inside the Loeb Drama years on the long-running cop show, 720-5522; other locations. Through Fing it with just the right wine, and Cuvée— $$$$ Repertory Theatre Center, where a reinvention of the landmark stars in the East Coast premiere of October, McCormick’s offers special a new restaurant located at the Jewel of Through October 8 opera Carmen is being staged in a unique TV writer Richard Kramer’s new play. oyster dishes. And check out its Newbury boutique hotel—has figured out that secret better collaboration between Cambridge’s own American special Shucking Contest for Muscular than most. Boasting a wine list that would make even the Repertory Theatre and Minneapolis’ Theatre de la Jeune URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL, Lyric Dystrophy on September 27 at 6 p.m. staunchest oenophile weep—more than 400 vintages, Lune. Their Carmen—the story of a tempestuous, irre- Stage Company, through October including a reserve list from owner Robert Anderson’s pri- 2. LEGAL SEA FOODS, 255 State pressible gypsy—still blazes with hothouse passion and 15. The Lyric’s Spiro Veloudos vate collection that dwarves most places’ entire wine selec- St., Long Wharf, 617-227-3115; Bizet’s indelible score. But the production also boasts directs a dark, Brechtian version of tion—the friendly staff at Cuvée are able (and only too other locations. Legal challenges dueling grand pianos and a lusty, emotionally devastated the Tony Award-winning musical happy) to recommend a perfect pairing for any dish. The you to “educate your palate” with performance by Christina Baldwin, who sings one of spoof about a town where, thanks menu boasts traditional favorites like filet mignon, lobster its Oyster Experience. Through her arias while lying on her back and another while to a water shortage and a money- bisque and veal tenderloin, accented, in most cases, by veg- November, the eatery has at least straddling her paramour. Refer to listing, page 28. grubbing corporation, the residents etables fresh from Anderson’s Cape Cod garden. The result six species of oyster at its raw bar. are forced to pay for that most is a dining experience bursting with flavor, accented with HAIR basic of human functions. 3. NEPTUNE OYSTER, 63 Salem intimate charm and class. —Josh B. Wardrop RAISING St., 617-742-3474. The tiny North THE REAL THING, Huntington End seafood spot has added a raw FARM HAIRSPRAY Theatre Company, through oyster salad to a menu already FRESH FUN The Opera House October 9. Tom Stoppard’s trade- boasting 12 different oysters. Beginning October 4 mark verbal jujitsu is on full display CRYSTAL BROOK FARM 4. TURNER FISHERIES, 10 Copley Square Farmers Everybody loves an in this head-spinning story of mar- Huntington Ave., 617-424-7425. Market • Tuesdays and underdog. Just look riage gone awry. Fridays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Turner offers special oyster and wine at the success of Ever since livestock flights, giving diners six varieties of Hairspray, a show CLOSER, Devanaughn Theatre was banned from oysters and three wines for $12. about a big girl with Company, through October 9. The Boston Common, all big goals who gets to save the day and win the guy of her Piano Factory in the South End is 5. YE OLDE UNION OYSTER the best dairies have moved to points west. But to sample dreams. Set in 1960s Baltimore and based on cult film fast becoming a hotbed for some of HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-956- some terrific locally made goat cheese, there’s no need to auteur John Waters’ campy gem, the Tony Award-winning Boston’s best underground theatre. 7900. America’s oldest restaurant leave the 6-1-7—just pick up a picnic lunch for $4 from musical centers around chunky, spunky teenager Tracy Don’t miss this take on Patrick made its name on oysters, and Crystal Brook Farms’ booth in Copley Square. Each bag Turnblad, who becomes one of the most popular hoofers Marber’s savage tale of love, lust whether you’re looking for them contains a scoop of their mild, herb-seasoned goat’s milk on a hit TV dance show and then leads the protest when and lies between two couples. raw, fried or stewed, bet the House cheese and bread from Darby’s Bakery, creating the perfect the white producer won’t allow black kids on the program. that you’ll find them here. quick lunch to munch along the banks of the Charles River. ___ Refer to listing, page 28. Refer to listings, pages 28 & 29. —Kevin Spak —Christine Celli ___ C UVÉE PHOTO BY D EREK KOUYOUMJIAM; 10 PANORAMA GOAT CHEESE PHOTO BY C HRISTINE C ELLI SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 11 around the hub NIGHTLIFE around the hub STYLE by Marketa Hulpachova Cocktail A World of the of Music Week

GINGER SNAP Icarus • 3 Appleton St. 617-426-1790

s Aautumn sets in, the Icarus Lounge is Join the Club cooling From multicolored leaves to the pieces can be appreciated by neighborhood, and with down the arrival of college students, autumn CLUB MONACO both young professionals men’s corduroy jackets going The Shops at the Prudential Center mood with in Boston is all about diversity. 800 Boylston St. • 617-262-2658 and a more mature, fashion- for $169, and women’s live piano What better time, then, to also conscious consumer,” says v-neck sweaters at $69, this jazz Fridays, welcome musicians from around ostonians used to have Kanner. Prices are in line Club isn’t limited to only the harvest- the globe? This month, Cambridge- Bto journey all the way to with other shops in this rich and powerful. inspired based arts organization World Canada or New York to shop entrees, and, most importantly, new seasonal drinks like Music presents concerts by three at Club Monaco. But now the Ginger Snap. Made with house-infused ginger vodka, acclaimed international artists. that the popular Toronto- FASHION FRENZY a splash of pineapple juice, and a tangy slice of candied • Portuguese fado singer Mariza based clothing line is ginger, this martini is the ideal way to enjoy those performs October 1 at the making its long-awaited FALL 2005 TREND REPORT Indian summer afternoons. Berklee Performance Center. Massachusetts debut at the Imperial Ballroom, Boston Park Plaza Hotel —Marketa Hulpachova Fado is a haunting, traditional Prudential Center, local 64 Arlington St. • 617-426-2000 September 28 from 6–9 p.m Portuguese form of music likened trendsetters of both sexes A NUMBERS to the blues, the Spanish flamenco can finally rest easy. Though Maybe you didn’t have the time— GAME and the Argentine tango. its displays include a sizable or the connections—to make it to • On October 2, 85-year-old sitar amount of tulip skirts, this the Big Apple for Fashion Week this SUDOKU NIGHT legend Ravi Shankar heads up tidy, color-coordinated year. But lest you streak your Prada Fugakyu • 1280 Beacon St., Brookline 617-734-1268 the Festival of India at Symphony boutique features sophisti- with tears, be sure to check out the Mondays from 5–7 p.m. Hall, leading an ensemble of cated apparel for both men Fall 2005 Trend Report—Boston’s Seems simple enough: fill in a musicians—including his daugh- and women. “Club Monaco’s own professional runway fashion 9x9 grid so that each row, ter, Anoushka (pictured above male clientele is loyal to the show. The swank event takes place column and 3x3 square con- with her father)—in a celebration brand’s signature clean and September 28, from 6–9 p.m., at tains the numbers 1 through 9 of Indian classical music. modern style,” says store the Boston Park Plaza’s Imperial once, with no repetition. That’s • And October 7 at the Sanders representative Nicole Ballroom. Mingle with fellow fash- all it takes to play Sudoku, the Theatre, the Whirling Dervishes Kanner. The all-new fall col- ion dilettantes, nibble on hors Japanese logic puzzle crop- of Istanbul perform the Sema, a lection includes everything d’oeuvres and sip complimentary ping up in newspapers across the country—but don’t think choreographed spiritual ceremo- from sleek cocktail dresses cocktails with names like “Velvet they’re easy. If they were, Brookline’s Fugakyu wouldn’t be ny which combines twirling to sensible denim jackets, Vixen” and “Czarina Cosmo.” On paying you to finish them. Stop by the Japanese restaurant dancers, chanting and music by and Club Monaco sells a the catwalk, models strut their stuff for dinner any Monday, from 5–7 p.m., and they’ll give you 12 traditional Turkish musicians. plethora of shirts, sweaters, in duds from four chic Boston-area a puzzle. Finish it before you finish your sushi, and you’ll Refer to listings, pages 23, 24 & 26 pants and accessories ideal boutiques—Gilda’s, Fanny & Delphine, Wish and Market—and get a $10 gift certificate for your next visit. for more information. for work and weekends proceeds from the event benefit the Massachusetts Children’s ___ —Kevin Spak —James Sligh alike. “(We find that) the Trust Fund. Tickets are $20–30 and available at www.mtcf.org. ___ COCKTAIL PHOTO BY D EREK KOUYOUMJIAM 12 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 13 VERY ART LOVER WHO COMES TO BOSTON PLANS A STOP AT the Museum of Fine Arts, and rightly so—it’s the largest art museum in the city, and there’s not a well-known master whose works haven’t hung on its walls at one time or another (refer to page 18 for news on the MFA’s latest exhibit). However, for those who eschew the big State Enames and embrace a more “indie” art sensibility, there are still art adventures of aplenty to be found in and around Boston.

Art by Josh B. Wardrop

THE BIG GUNS Those who choose to head north to Drive 25 minutes west of the city, and Salem can visit the Peabody Essex you’ll arrive at the DeCordova Museum, a massive, newly renovated Museum and Sculpture art museum that specializes Park in suburban Lincoln. Art lover in Asian art, a specialty that originated in 1799 with New EVEN DOGS KNOW: The Julian de Cordova bequeathed his estate to outdoor sculpture garden at the town of Lincoln on the condition that it England merchants who the DeCordova Museum (left) became a public art museum, and the brought Far East treasures in Lincoln, which features back with them from their Sam Spiczka’s Organization DeCordova’s trustees honored his request amongst its wide-ranging by creating the only museum to focus on journeys. collection, is a popular living New England artists. Today, the Recently, the Peabody attraction for creatures on both two and four legs. museum contains ever-changing works of Essex has taken steps to modern and contemporary art, but is best expand that focus into the known for its five-acre sculpture park, present day, with attractions such as their where visitors can stroll the grounds in the Herwitz Gallery, the first American museum shadow of such whimsical pieces as a 10- gallery dedicated to the modern and con- foot high wooden pig, giant granite cam- temporary art of India. It currently hosts eras and much more. (You’re even welcome the exhibition Exposing the Source: The to bring your dog—provided you pick up Paintings of Nalini Malani. Additionally, a any “sculptures” it opts to leave behind.) new exhibit, All of My Life, focusing on con- Inside, the DeCordova presents a rotating temporary works by Native American mix of exhibits, such as the current pho- artists, was added to the Peabody’s perma- tography shows by Arno Rafael Minkkinen nent collection this summer. and John Huddleston, and, on October 8 from noon–4 p.m., the DeCordova hosts a GET SCHOOLED Sculpture Park Discovery Day featuring Boston’s colleges offer great spots for check- guided art activities and live music and ing out contemporary art. After all, where young people gather in high concentrations, dance performances. ___ PHOTO BY JOHNSAVONE. COM SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 15

Warhol and others. Some of the cream of zero for that buzz would have to be 450 that crop is currently displayed in an exhibit Harrison Ave., home to the collection of ven- titled Post and After: Contemporary Art from ues known as the Galleries at Thayer. the Brandeis University Collection, running Uniting the Allston Skirt Gallery, bf Annex, now, alongside the collage show Monsters of the venerable Bromfield Art Gallery, the Paradise by artist Fred Tomaselli. Genovese/Sullivan Gallery, MPG Contemporary, OHT Gallery and numerous GALLERIES AT A GLANCE others, 450 Harrison is (to put it in crass, Boston’s gallery scene may not attract the commercial terms) Boston’s ultimate “one- same attention as New York’s, but with more stop shopping” spot for viewing and pur- and more young artists settling here each chasing contemporary art. year, a couple of gallery “hot zones” have surfaced where artists compete for exhibit STEP OUTSIDE THE FRAME space. One of these spots is the chi-chi Art appreciation doesn’t have to happen in a Newbury Street area where ven- stuffy exhibit hall—Boston and Cambridge erable spots like the Barbara Krakow Gallery, offer numerous opportunities to get out and the Nielsen Gallery, Kidder Smith Gallery, enjoy art in a public setting. On October 1 Gallery NAGA and countless others provide at 1 and 1:30 p.m.,at Carl Barron shoppers with a chance to mix culture in Plaza in Central Square, NEW KID ON among their quest for couture. Beginning this artist Ritsuko Taho engages in a dialogue the cutting edge of art and month, the Newbury Street League, in collab- with passers-by in front of her piece, THE BLOCK ART AROUND THE HUB: culture is sure to be close oration with the Copley Society of Art and Multicultural Manifestos, a series of three For too long, Boston’s top spot for contem- Bold, contemporary art—like by, and university muse- the Boston Art Dealers Association, has unit- “dream towers” designed to inspire medita- porary art has been housed in an old fire- Frank Tomaselli’s collage Monsters of Paradise Times Two ums are excellent spots to ed some of the top galleries on the street to tion and multilingual dialogue. house on Boylston Street—a restriction that (above) and Ritsuko Taho’s public find modern art collec- stay open until 7 p.m. the first Friday of each Art goes high-tech on October 1 and 2, has kept the Institute of Contemporary Art installation Multicultural thanks to a group of MIT students and other Manifestos (below) in Central tions—and usually ones month, creating a social/nightlife environ- from being able to hold a permanent collec- Square in Cambridge—can be that cost very little to view. ment in which to appreciate some of Boston’s Boston artists who present Collision 8, a tion. All that is set to change in 2006, howev- found all over the area. In Cambridge, the top cutting-edge artists (call 617-267-2224 for series of pieces that combine envelope- er, when the ICA relocates from its current MIT List Visual more information about First Fridays). pushing artistic ideas with technology not location to a brand-new futuristic structure Arts Center pres- First Fridays also take place in the used before to create art. Picture a crazy on South Boston’s Fan Pier (pictured above). ents a rotating schedule of challenging con- trendy, emerging SoWa (South of science fair run by artsy-fartsy types, and Until then, however, it’s still worth visiting temporary pieces of sculpture, paintings and Washington Street) neighborhood, where you’re still not even close. The event takes the ICA to see rotating exhibits that push the multi-media art, including their famous Test most of the contemporary art buzz seems to place at Art Interactive, 130 Bishop boundaries of modern art and address seri- Wall devoted to video installations. And over be generating from these days—and ground Allen Drive, Cambridge, from noon–6 p.m. ous issues in their own often skewed ways. at Harvard, the Busch-Reisinger The ICA has, in the past, presented shows PHOTO BY J ANE C OULTER Museum, which specializes in art from by artists from Andy Warhol to Olafur German-speaking countries, has spent Eliasson, while exhibiting offbeat group recent years expanding their collections of shows dedicated to everything from the art German expressionism and Bauhaus-related of customized hot rods to the influence of pieces to include post-War art from various cartoons on modern art. Currently, the ICA European nations. hosts shows by Swiss artist Thomas Meanwhile, the Rose Art Hirschhorn and video/digital animation artist Museum, located to the west of the Paul Chan, as well as a temporary outdoor city at Brandeis University in nearby project, Suzanne Walking, Paul Walking, by Waltham, boasts one of the largest collec- British artist Julian Opie, which is being pro- tions of modern and contemporary art in jected on LED screens mounted on the New England—nearly 8,000 works by names Northern Avenue Bridge, not far from what ___ like Magritte, de Kooning, Lichtenstein, will soon be the ICA’s new home. ___ 16 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 17

s it a vanity project meant to flaunt the Iacquisitions of an ultra-rich benefactor? Or is it a unique look at a fascinating LABORLABOR OFOF collection and the man who owns it? Truth be told, the Museum of Fine Arts’ new exhibit Things I Love: The Many Collections of William I. Koch is both. And despite the potential controversy, most of the pieces on display are of significance and many institutions would gladly pay top dollar for them. William I. Koch, a native of Kansas and M.I.T. grad who made his fortune in the energy industry, is a man who knows what he likes, and, as this extensive show proves, has the means to get it. The most overt of his worldly possessions—two America’s Cup racing yachts, one of which he skippered to victory in 1992—are planted firmly on the museum’s front lawn. As with these ships, Koch has a personal connection to everything on view. Nautical models and paintings outside the Torf Gallery, where the bulk of the works can be found, capture his love of sailing. The Western paintings, sculptures and historical artifacts contained in the back room of the gallery reflect his upbringing as a rancher’s son and a former ranch hand himself. And the nudes on display…well, we’ll just leave that up the viewers’ imaginations. Midwest. “Most people don’t WHAT HE LOVES: The If it seems that the exhibit is as much get a lot of chances to see collection of William I. Koch on about the collector as it is about his collec- substantial collections of display at the MFA contains such diverse pieces as Robert tion, that’s no accident. As Elliot Bostwick great Western and regional Indiana’s Love (left), two of his Davis, the MFA’s chair of the Art of the art.” She cites Grant Wood’s yachts (top) and Reclining Nude Americas and co-curator of Things I Love, Arbor Day and works by by Amedeo Modigliani (above). explains, the museum’s intent “was to pres- Winslow Homer, Thomas ent a collector in all facets of his personali- Hart Benton and Frederic ty.” And despite its eclectic nature, “We see Remington as highlights. this as a pretty bold and new kind of exhibit. Davis hopes that Things I Love will We can’t take a million visitors into Koch’s remind art lovers of the importance of phi- The Museum of Fine Arts stirs up debate with its home, but we can present his works pretty lanthropy and patronage in American cul- latest exhibit, Things I Love: The Many Collections closely to how they are presented there.” And ture. “The Peggy Guggenheims and Isabella of William I. Koch by Scott Roberto how they are presented owes a lot to Koch, as Stewart Gardners are rarer in this day and he carefully arranges all the works in his age. I certainly think this show benefits from home himself. Bill Koch’s personality and enthusiasm.” Of particular interest, Davis says, are the Additional contributions by Josh B. ___ works representing America’s West and Wardrop. ___ 18 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 19 Beat the Heat and Have Some FUN this Summer!!! thehubdirectory OUR GUIDE TO WHAT TO DO, SEE, BUY AND EAT IN BOSTON

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STUART STREET PLAYHOUSE FOR TIX 800-447-7400 OR AT BOX OFFICE WINDOW 200 Stuart Street at the Radisson Hotel Boston | www.menopausethemusical.com ___ SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 21 CURRENT EVENTS Without Beginning or End, a program featuring works by ImprovBoston Family Show and ImprovBoston Mainstage; DANCE Saint-Saens, Faure, Copland and others. Sun—Sgt. Culpepper’s Improvisational Jamboree. SANDERS THEATRE, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-876- EMMANUEL MUSIC, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., JIMMY TINGLE’S OFF BROADWAY, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, 4275. Oct 7 at 8 p.m.—The Whirling Dervishes of Istanbul, 617-536-3356. Admission: free will offering. Oct 2 at 10 Somerville, 617-591-1616. Call for reservations and complete tickets: $20–37. a.m.—Conductor Craig Smith leads the Orchestra and schedule. Founded by comic, actor and writer Jimmy Tingle, Chorus of Emmanuel Music in the Weekly Cantata, Haydn’s this multi-use venue features both established and aspiring

Nelson Mass; Oct 9 at 10 a.m.—Bach’s BWV 180. performers. Thu–Sat at 7:30 p.m.—Jimmy Tingle’s American FILM curr Dream, tickets: $15–25, seniors $13.50–22.50, students $7.50–12.50; Sep 26 at 3 p.m.—Lunch and Laughter, a bene- THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876- COMEDY fit performance for PALS, Inc., tickets: $50. 6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $9; students & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6. Classic, cut- ents

THE COMEDY CONNECTION, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. ting-edge and world cinema with a different double feature ent e

v Marketplace, 617-248-9700. Cover and times may vary. Fri & Sat at 8:45 p.m. Cover: $15. Nick’s is the city’s longest- almost every day. Now showing: Oct 7–9—Tropical Malady. Call for full schedule. Named “The Best Comedy Club in the running comedy club. Sep 29–Oct 1—Frank Del Pizzo. Special event: Mutant Action: The Films of Alex de la Iglesia, Country” (USA Today), this venue has featured national and including: Sep 30—Preview screening of Perpect Crime (El local stand-up acts such as Wendy Liebman, Chris Rock, Crimen Perfecto); Oct 1—Boston premieres of 800 Bullets and Rosie O’Donnell and Dave Chappelle. Tickets: $12–40. Sep CONVENTIONS & EXPOS La Comunidad; Oct 2—Perdita Durango; beginning Oct 3—

26 & Oct 3 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase hosted by Kevin Greta Garbo Centennial Celebration, featuring screenings of v ent e

Knox; Sep 27 & Oct 4 at 8 p.m.—Paul Nardizzi; Sep 28 at BAYSIDE EXPO CENTER, 200 Mount Vernon St., Columbia Garbo films, including: Oct 3 & 4—Camille and Anna Christie; ents 8 p.m.—Mike Donovan and Joe List; Sep 29 & Oct 6 at Point, 617-474-6000. Sep 30–Oct 2—Wizard World Tour, one Oct 5—As You Desire Me. 8:30 p.m.—Frank Santos, The R-Rated Hypnotist; Sep 30 & of the nation’s largest comic book, sci-fi and fantasy conven- Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—Joe Rogan, host of NBC’s “Fear Factor;” tions; Oct 1 & 2—Red Sox Mania, an autograph and memora- COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, Oct 2 at 7 p.m.—Tracy Morgan. bilia show featuring appearances by Carlton Fisk, Wade Boggs, 617-734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule.

curr Dennis Eckersley and others. Tickets: $8.50; members $5.50; seniors & children $5.50. This PHOTO BY M ICHAEL LUTCH THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 Mass. independent movie house screens recent indie films, as well BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors HYNES CONVENTION CENTER, 900 Boylston St., 617-954- as the classics. Through Sep 30—The Muddy River renowned orchestra debuts its new season—led by open at 7:30 p.m.; nightly shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for 2000. Oct 2—Wedding Day Expo Event. Environmental Film Festival, including nightly themed show- music director and conductor James Levine—with complete schedule. Cover: $3–7. A place where fresh talent ings, guest speakers and matinee performances for kids; performances on September 30 and October 1, 6, 7 is discovered and headliners experiment. Sep 27 & Oct SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER, 1 Seaport Lane, 415 Summer Opening Sep 30—Occupation Dreamland; Oct 3—Chlotrudis and 8. Refer to listing, below. 4—Magic Lounge; Sep 28—The Tony V Experiment with St., 781-455-1188. Sep 29–Oct 2—Boston In Water Boat Show. Short Film Festival. John Lincoln, Jen Dlugos, Greg Howell, Constantine and others; Sep 29 & Oct 6—Dan Sally Show with guest comedians; Sep 30 & Oct 7—The Walsh Brothers, Phil CLASSICAL Yebba, Steve Donovan and others; Oct 1—Chris Torres, Andrea North Shore Music Theatre Henry, Rebecca Henderson and others; Oct 2 & 9—Erin Judge ANDRAS SCHIFF, Bank of America Celebrity Series, Jordan Hall, Presents: Nate Johnson, Jon Doherty, Anthony Spencer and is coming to Boston. 30 Gainsborough St., 617-482-2595. Oct 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: others; Oct 5—Kris Norton, Arrielle Goldman, Paul Day, Sean $41–51. Pianist Andras Schiff performs a program including Sullivan and others; Oct 8—Brian Kiley, head writer of “Late New England’s most popular musical theater. works by Beethoven and Haydn. Night with Conan O’Brien,” with Rick Jenkins and Elisha Yaffe.

BOSTON CAMERATA, First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, Remington’s Restaurant, 124 St., 866-427-2092. Oct 2 at 3 p.m.Tickets: $22–42. The Boylston St., 617-482-0110. Call for reservations and complete Camerata kicks off their 51st season of concerts with O Tempo schedule. Showtimes: Thu–Sat at 9 p.m.; open mike Sun at 9 Bono: The Good Times of Bindo Aldoviti, a performance of Italian p.m. Cover: $10–15. Located in an actual bank vault downstairs Renaissance music. in Remington’s Eating and Drinking Exchange, this club features September 20 – top area comics. Sep 29 & Oct 6—Greg Howell and friends; Sep BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTVAL CONCERTS, Sanders Theatre, 30—Tom Lowe and guests; Oct 1—Dick Doherty and guests; Harvard University, Cambridge, 617-661-1812. Oct 1 at 8 p.m. Oct 2—Alvin David hosts open mike night; Oct 7 & 8—Bob October 9 Tickets: $25–59. Early music ensembles Tragicomedia and Gautreau and guests; Oct 9—Myq Kaplan hosts open mike night Concerto Palatino unite to perform Montoverdi’s Vespers for the Blessed Virgin. IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Showtimes: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 8 and 10 p.m. The Shubert Theatre BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Tickets: $15–20, dinner packages available. Wed–Sat— 265 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON Ave., 617-266-1200. Tickets: $29–108. Renowned throughout Summer in New England, featuring satirical audience-inspired the world for its distinctive sound, impressive range and virtu- improv and sketch comedy. Every Thu at 9:45 p.m.—NXT osity, the Boston Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 125th year Talent showcase. Every Sat at midnight —The Midnight Show Tickets on sale now Ticket prices: $32 – $65* in a season that brings fresh perspectives to a well-known promises quick wit, controversy and hilarity. Oct 1 at 9:45— Telecharge.com: 800-447-7400 repertoire while offering insights into the future of classical Sketchshop; Oct 2 at midnight—Punch for Punch. www.wangcenter.org music. Sep 30 at 6:30 p.m. and Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—The BSO The Shubert Theatre Box Office: Mon-Sat-10am-6pm kicks off their 2005–2006 season with a program that includes IMPROVBOSTON, Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., work by Berlioz, Debussy and Saint-Saens; Oct 6 & 8 at 8 p.m., Cambridge, 617-576-1253. Showtimes: Wed at 8 p.m.; Thu & For more information call 978-232-7200 Oct 7 at 1:30 p.m.—James Levine and the BSO welcome Fri at 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat at 6, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sun at 7 p.m. tty # 888-889-8587 *dates, times and prices subject to change. guest soprano Dawn Upshaw and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Cover: $5–12. This comedy troupe features sketch comedy, games, original music and audience participation. Wed—The Sponsored by CHAMELEON ARTS ENSEMBLE, Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon Hump; Thu—UnNatural Selection and The Great & Secret ___ St., 617-427-8200. Oct 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16–36. A Music Comedy Show; Fri— Girls’ Night Out and TheatreSports; Sat— ___ 22 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 23 HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, CLUB PASSIM, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Call The Killer Abs, tickets: $15; Oct 4—Architecture in Helsinki, 24 Quincy St., Cambridge 617-495-4700. Call for showtimes, for full schedule. This intimate coffeehouse in Harvard Square was Dr. Dog and Aqueduct, tickets: $12; Oct 7—Adam Ezra complete schedule and ticket prices. With over 300 films a starting place for legendary folk icons such as Joan Baez and Group, Kenin, Aderbadt and Maria DeMaio, tickets: $15. shown per year, HFA is one of the most active art cinemas in Bob Dylan. Sep 29 at 8 p.m.—The Kennedys, tickets: $12; Oct 1 New England. Showing through Oct 4: Too Human: The Films at 7 p.m.—NEMO Showcase featuring Maeve, Jason Myles ORPHEUM THEATRE, 1 Hamilton Place, 617-931-2000. The of Louis Malle, including: Sep 27—May Fools; Sep 28— Goss, Allison Wood, Michelle Lewis, Kym Tuvim and Stephanie Orpheum opened in 1852 and was the sight of the first Boston Damage; Oct 3—Pretty Baby; Oct 4—Atlantic City; Dosen, tickets: $15; Oct 4 & 5 at 8 p.m.—Michael Penn with Symphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Booker T.

Contemporary French Cinema Series, including: Sep 26—My Rosie Thomas, tickets: $20; Oct 7 at 8 p.m.—Mary Gauthier, Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sep 30 at 7:30 p.m.— curr Sex Life…Or How I Got Into an Argument; Oct 3—The Lovers tickets: $15; Oct 8 & 9 at 8 p.m.—Liam O’Maonlai, tickets: $20. Los Lonely Boys with Los Amigos Invisibles, tickets: on the Bridge. $29.50–35; Oct 6 at 7:30 p.m.—Nickel Creek with Leona HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743. Naess, tickets: $25; Oct 7 at 8 p.m.—Stephen Lynch, tickets MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Shows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club $25–29.50. ents

Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete schedule. offers live music nightly, and is renowned for showcasing local ent e

v Tickets: $9; students & seniors $8. The Museum of Fine Arts’ classic rock and rhythm’n’ blues cover bands. Sep 12— PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- Film Program has grown to become one of the nation’s finest Mallochio, tickets: $4; Sep 27 & Oct 4—Carmen’s Condition, 8800. Call for complete schedule. An intimate setting with a exhibitors of contemporary international cinema, restored clas- tickets: $4; Sep 29—NEMO Music Showcase featuring Savin big sound, Paradise is one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All sics and premieres of American independent films. Sep 30, Oct III, Minamna Good Song, Sucka Brown and others, tickets: $8; shows 18+ unless otherwise noted. Sep 27 at 8 p.m.—Black 1, 2 & 6—Side Effects. Special event: The Films of Mikio Sep 30—Waltham with Plan B, Flores, The Alternate Routes Rebel Motorcycle Club with Mark Gardner, tickets: $17; Sep 28

Naruse, featuring screenings of: Sep 28—When a Woman and The Dents, tickets: $12; Oct 6—The Dave Matthews at 8 p.m.—Antony and The Johnsons with CocoRosie, tickets: v ent e

Ascends the Stairs; Sep 30—Yearning; Oct 1—Every Night Tribute Band, tickets: $5; Oct 7—Lotus with Geminatrix, tick- $20; Sep 29 at 8 p.m.—Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers with ents Dreams and Little Man Do Your Best; Oct 6—Floating Clouds; ets: $5; Oct 8—Vinyl with The Sam Kininger Band, tickets: $8. The Balls, tickets: $15; Sep 30 at 9 p.m.—DeSol with Matt Oct 8—Summer Clouds. Mays, El Torpedo and Sam Bisbee, tickets: $12; Oct 1 at 9 THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864- p.m.—Aqualung with Tracy Bonham and The Perishers, tick- MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. unless ets: $17; Oct 2 at 8 p.m.—Metric with The Most Serene

curr 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. otherwise noted. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–20. Republic and The Lovely Feathers, tickets: $12; Oct 3 at 8 Tickets: $7.50; seniors $5.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Discounted Whether Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this entertain- p.m.—Zap Mama with Platinum Pied Piper, tickets: $22; Oct 4 admission for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater pres- THE BRATTLE THEATRE: The beloved art ment club showcases the best alternative and indie rock at 8 p.m.—Bob Mould Band with Copeland, tickets: $20; Oct 6 ents larger-than-life images on a five-story high, domed screen. house theater in Harvard Square is bands in town. Sep 29—Electric Six, Outrageous Cherry, at 9 p.m.—The Perceptionists with Lyrics Born and Brother Now showing: Antarctica; Fighter Pilot; Yellowstone. Opening currently showcasing the Greta Garbo Diamond Nights and Crosstide, tickets: $12; Oct 1—The John, tickets: $17; Oct 7 at 9 p.m.—Stellastarr with Giant Oct 3—Forces of Nature. Centennial Celebration beginning October 3. Posies, Oranger and Deathray Davies, tickets: $15; Oct 3— Drag, tickets: $15; Oct 8 at 9 p.m.—Nada Surf with Say Hi to Refer to listing, page 23. Presidents of the United States of America, Twinemen and Your Mom, tickets: $15. SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 1-866-815-4629. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Thu–Sat: 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $8.95; seniors & children (3–11) $6.95. This LIVE MUSIC recent addition to the New England Aquarium is the first large- format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing capability.Now AGGANIS ARENA, Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., showing: Wild Safari; Sharks 3D; Aliens of the Deep; Magnificent 617-931-2000. This new venue is a state-of-the-art, multipur- Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D. pose entertainment center with more than 7,200 seats for concerts, sporting events and family shows. Oct 8 at 7:30 p.m.— David Gray, tickets: $29.50–40. KIDS CORNER AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popular BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 nightclub hosts rock and pop music acts prior to evening dance Congress St., 617-426-8855. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily nights with DJs. Oct 1 at 7 p.m.—Ashlee Simpson with organized activities in the Art Studio, Play Space and KidStage, Barefoot, tickets: $30; Oct 3 at 8 p.m.—Built to Spill with Mike such as music and movement, finger puppet making and Johnson, tickets: $17; Oct 5 at 8 p.m.—Capleton with Military kitchen science. Special events: Oct 1 & 2 from 11 a.m.–4 Man and Jah Thunder, tickets: $25; Oct 6 at 5:30 p.m.—Story p.m.—Play in Clifford The Big Red Dog’s world and meet of the Year, tickets: $17.25; Oct 8 at 6 p.m.—Busta Rhymes Clifford with fun activities all day long. with Miri Ben-Ari and All Mighty Senators, tickets: $23.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. AXIS, 13 Landsdowne St., 617-262-2437. Call for full schedule. Refer to listing in Museums. The fine arts are not just for adults. This popular nightclub hosts rock, punk and alternative music Special activities: Mon–Fri at 3:30 p.m.—Children’s Room, free acts prior to evening dance nights with DJs. Oct 1 at 6 p.m.— gallery and workshop program for children ages 6–12, offering Alien Ant Farm with From Satellite, April Sixth and The Rivalry, active exploration of the MFA’s collection through art projects, tickets: $12; Oct 5 at 8 p.m.—The Raveonettes, tickets: $15. drama, poetry and music; Tue & Wed at 3:30 p.m.—Books Bring Art Alive explores the MFA collections using picture books, BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION, 290 Northern Ave., 617-931- gallery activities and adult/child art projects. 2000. This open-air waterfront venue features world-class rock, pop, blues and country performers set against the backdrop of PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, the Boston skyline. Sep 29 at 7:30 p.m.—Beck, tickets: $40. 617-731-6400. The first puppetry center in New England presents the magical world of puppet theater to a broad community, BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 136 Massachusetts Ave., enlightening audiences of all ages. Tickets: $9.50. Oct 1 & 2 at 617-747-2261. Sep 27 at 7:30 p.m.—Madeleine Peyroux, tickets: 1 and 3 p.m.—The Dinosaur Show; Oct 5 & 6 at 10:30 a.m.— $32; Sep 30 at 8 p.m.—Porcupine Tree with Robert Fripp, tickets: Friendly Forest Folktales; Oct 8 & 9 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Peter $25.50 & 30.50; Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—Mariza, tickets: $28–37; Oct ___ Rabbit & Other Stories. 8 at 8 p.m.—Spanish Harlem Orchestra, tickets: $31–43. ___ 24 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 25 REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., from 2–9 p.m. Cover: $12. The popular Boston brewery hosts 1776: TOWN MEETING WITH DAVID MCCULLOUGH, Old Cambridge, 617-661-5099. Sep 28 at 7:30 p.m.—Ran Blake its 16th annual Octoberfest celebration, featuring a wide selec- South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. Sep 30 at 7 p.m. and friends, tickets: $14; Sep 29 at 7:30 p.m.—Jeremy Pelt, tion of Harpoon’s seasonal beers, German food, cake-eating Free and open to the public. The acclaimed author and host of tickets: $16; Sep 30 at 7:30 and 10 p.m. in the Charles contests and three stages of music, including German Oompah PBS’s “American Experience” presents a lecture about the Ballroom—Take 6, tickets: $37; Oct 1 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.— bands and local rock acts such as El Gringo and Guy Smiley. ordinary Americans who waged a battle for independence Stacey Kent, tickets: $25; Oct 3 at 7:30 p.m.—JD & The against the world’s greatest empire. A booksigning and Straight Shot, tickets: $10; Oct 5 at 7:30 p.m.—Shivaree, tick- INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL, Faneuil Hall Q & A follows.

ets: $14; Oct 6 & 7 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—John Scofield plays Marketplace, 617-523-1300. Oct 1 & 2 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. curr Ray Charles, tickets: $28. Free and open to the public. This festival celebrates Boston’s cultural richness and diversity with music, song, dance, arts SPORTS SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 and crafts from all over the world as well as delicacies from Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 dozens of international eateries in Quincy Market. BOSTON BRUINS NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE ents

and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and 9 TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-624-1000 ent e X O v p.m. unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include dinner OCTOBERFEST, Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-491-3434. Oct 5 at 7 p.m. vs. Montreal Canadiens and show. Sep 27—Jacqui Naylor, tickets: $15, $55 with din- S Oct 2 from noon–6 p.m. Free admission. This family-friendly ED

ner; Sep 28—Sara Gazerek, tickets: $15, $55 with dinner; Sep R festival boasts fine cuisine from some of Harvard Square’s BOSTON RED SOX MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

29 & 30—Acoustic Alchemy, tickets: $22, $62 with dinner; Oct / best restaurants as well as the excitement of street theater Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-482-4SOX. ON 4—Cheryl Bentyne, tickets: $18, $58 with dinner; Oct 6 & 7— O with sidewalk sales, a craft fair and plentiful children’s Sep 26–29 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays OST Ellis Marsalis, tickets: $28, $68 with dinner. entertainment. Sep 30 at 7:05 p.m. vs. New York Yankees v B ent e

Oct 1 at 1:20 p.m. vs. New York Yankees ents ORDEIR C SOMERVILLE THEATRE, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617-625- THE RINGLING BROTHERS BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS, Oct 2 at 2:05 p.m. vs. New York Yankees

4088. Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—The Bad Plus, tickets: $22 & 28; Oct 2 OF TDBankNorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-931-2000. at 7:30 p.m.—The John Butler Trio with Tristan Prettyman, tick- ULIE Performances begin Oct 7: Mon at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE : J TESY ets: $16.50; Oct 6 at 8 p.m.—Daniel Lanois & Tortoise, tickets: O Wed & Thu at 7 p.m.; Fri at 7:30 p.m.; Sat at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 Gilettte Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, T curr $20 & 24; Oct 7 at 7:30 p.m.—Amos Lee, tickets: $17.50; Oct and 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $12–70. “The 800-543-1776. HO

9 at 8 p.m.—Steve Hackett, tickets: $28 & 33. P COUR Greatest Show on Earth” returns to Boston to delight audi- Oct 2 at 1 p.m. vs. San Diego Chargers ences with acrobatic and trapeze acts, high-flying gymnasts, SYMPHONY HALL, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 888-266-1200. BOSTON RED SOX: Slugger Manny Ramirez amazing animals and those ever-wacky clowns. This year’s NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Oct 2 at 7:30 p.m.—Ravi Shankar’s Festival of India, featuring leads the charge as the home team takes on both circus features the Prince of Laughter David Larible, Jason Gilettte Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776 Ravi and Anoushka Shankar and friends, tickets: $30–100. Toronto and the arch-rival Yankees in a season- Peters and his pride of majestic lions, the aptly named Crazy or 877-GETREVS. ending homestand. Refer to listing, page 27. Wilson engaging in Motorcycle Mania, and much, much more. Oct 1 at 7:30 p.m. vs. San Jose Earthquakes TD BANKNORTH GARDEN, 100 Legends Way (Causeway Street), 617-624-1000. The former FleetCenter plays host not only to Celtics and Bruins games, but is the premier indoor concert arena for the city of Boston. Sep 26 & 27 at 8 p.m.—Paul to be bigger than ever, featuring a Mardi Gras parade, live McCartney, tickets: $49.50–250; Oct 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m.—U2, entertainment from acrobats to national music acts such as tickets: $49.50–165. Gretchen Wilson, Collective Soul, Los Lonely Boys and Charo, with additional activities including rides, shopping, crafts and T.T. THE BEAR’S PLACE, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617- cuisine from around the world. 492-BEAR. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–14. Sep 28—Heartless Bastards, Caged Heat BOSTON OPEN STUDIOS, Through December, more than 1,200 and The Bludlows; Oct 1—Rocket Science, Robby Boston artists open their studios to the public, providing a rare Roadsteamer, Endway, Remains of Brian Borcherdt and My look into the booming art scene in 12 Boston neighborhoods. Little Radio; Oct 3—The Redwalls with The Crimea; Oct 8— Events are free and open to the public. Oct 1 & 2 from 11 Mando Diao, The Luxury, The Appreciation Post and Aloud; Oct a.m.–6 p.m.—Roxbury Open Studios, visit www.actroxbury.org 9—Guillermo Sexo, Anushka Pop and Static of the Gods. or call 617-541-3900; Oct 1 & 2 from noon–5 p.m.— Roslindale Open Studios, visit www.roslindaleopenstudios.org TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536-1775. or call 617-543-7443. Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you swing to live jazz and classics from the Great American Songbook. Sep CAVALIA, Suffolk Downs, Junction of Rtes. 1A & 145, 866- 26 & Oct 2 at 8 p.m.—Marty Ballou Trio; Sep 27–29 at 8:30— 999-8111. Performances through Oct 2: Wed–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat Bob Nieske Trio; Sep 30 & Oct 1, at 9 p.m.—Bob Nieske Group at 3 and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $69 & 79; $49 & 59 with Maggie Galloway; Oct 2 at noon—Lee Childs Group. for children under 12. From Normand Latourelle, one of the founders of the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil, comes Cavalia, a multi-media performance piece uniting acrobats, aerialists, SPECIAL EVENTS dancers, musicians, world-class riders and 50 horses in a dream- like theatrical experience. Watch as horses gallop and play in front ART TO WEAR SHOW, Cambridge Artists Cooperative, 59A of a 200-foot wide screen projecting ever-changing images. Church Street, Cambridge, 617-868-4434. Sep 29 from 5:30–7 p.m. Artists from New England and around the country exhibit FALL 2005 TREND REPORT, Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 617-727- originally designed handmade fashions, from the funky to the 8957, Ext. 326. Sep 28 from 6–9 p.m. Tickets: $30. Get a look at sublime, at this annual event that offers something for every style. the hot styles for fall when four of Boston’s trendiest boutiques— Gilda’s, Fanny & Delphine’s, Wish and Market—present a runway THE BIG E, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-205- fashion show displaying new looks for the coming months. 5115. Through Oct 2 from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Tickets: $12–15; children (ages 6–12) $8–10; children HARPOON OCTOBERFEST, Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern ___ (under 6) free. This year’s Eastern States Exposition promises Ave., 617-574-9551, Ext. 3. Sep 30 from 5:30–11 p.m, Oct 1 ___ 26 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 27 THEATER 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $24. This cabaret-style verison of the hit musical revue of 1950s pop and rock music, featuring BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617- such favorites as “Dance with Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Hound Dog” 931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Wed & Thu at 8 and “Love Potion #9,” is sure to take audiences back to the days p.m., Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. of poodle skirts and cars with tail fins. Tickets: $46–56. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both con- THEATRE DISTRICT, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Roberts

temporary art and modern technology through wry commentary Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, curr and bemusing antics. The show has been updated to include 527 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances beginning Sep new performance pieces, new music and alterations to the sound 30: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., and lighting design. Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $42–46. This East Coast premiere by Richard Kramer (writer of TV’s “thirtysomething”) is a warm, win- ents

CAMELOT, North Shore Music Theatre, The Shubert Theatre, 265 ning comedy that explores the challenges facing a non-traditional ent e

v Tremont St., 800-447-7400. Performances through Oct 9: Tue & family. When his partner’s 16-year-old son moves in, actor- Thu at 7:30 p.m., Wed at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at turned-restaurateur George Bridge (played by Bill Brochtrup of 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22.50–63. Long ago and “NYPD Blue”) finds that he must somehow bring father and son far away, in a lawless and barbaric land, there was one brief together or risk losing them both. shining moment when justice and order held sway—until pas-

sion got in the way. Join King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon v ent e

in this epic saga of love and betrayal, set to the soaring melodies St., 617-437-7172. Performances: Wed at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thu at ents of Lerner and Loewe. 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20–47. True love blooms in the shadow of a corrupt corporation CARMEN, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb Drama Center, 64 that exploits a drastic water shortage and charges residents a fee Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. Performances through to pee. Winner of the 2002 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best

curr Oct 8: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Music and Lyrics, this uproarious musical has been hailed by the Tickets: $12–74. Produced in association with Minnesota’s New York Times as “extraordinary, hilarious and entirely original! Theatre de la Jeune Lune, this theatrical take on Bizet’s classic The most galvanizing theatre experience in town!” tale of two men’s love for a seductive gypsy girl offers an inti- THE REAL THING: The Huntington Theatre mate, potent and volatile chamber opera, accompanied by duel- Company presents its production of Tom ing grand pianos. Stoppard’s exploration of marriage and infi- TICKETS delity. Refer to listing, below. CLOSER, Devanaughn Theatre, The Piano Factory, 791 Tremont BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617-723- St., 866-811-4111. Performances through Oct 9: Thu–Sat at 8 5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall closed Mon); Sun p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $19. Patrick Marber’s dark and sav- 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, including half-price age comedy drama about love, lust and veracity in modern ailments—memory loss, brain skips, hot flashes, night sweats, seats on day of event, for the best performing arts around romance was a hit last year on the silver screen. See this intrigu- not enough sex, too much sex and more. The joyful musical par- Boston. Subject to availability. ing play—directed by Abbey Theatre veteran Dani Duggan—in odies 28 classic Baby Boomer songs. its original form as it brutally dissects the interlocking relation- EXPLORERS PASS, Available at 60 Rowes Wharf, 800-887- ships between two pairs of lovers and lays bare the power strug- THE REAL THING, Huntington Theatre Company, Boston 9103. Pass price: $35. The pass offers free admission to 10 top gles within their liaisons. University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., 617-266-0800. Boston attractions—including the New England Aquarium, JFK Performances though Oct 9: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 Presidential Library and Boston Harbor Cruises—over a two-day creative southwestern cuisine HAIRSPRAY, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., 617-931- p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15–60. The period. Card holders are also entitled to preferred entry at select 222 Berkeley Street 2787. Performances beginning Oct 4: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri brilliant wordsmith Tom Stoppard explores the complex joy and attractions and savings of up to 20% at shops and restaurants Copley Square, Boston at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: pain of being in love in this clever and deeply felt drama about around the city. 617.247.2225 $25–87.50. The Broadway sensation, winner of eight 2003 Tony relationships. A successful playwright takes his marriage to the Awards, returns to Boston. Based on the quirky John Waters film, breaking point when he falls in love with another woman. But is GO BOSTON CARD, Available at Bostix locations at Faneuil Hall the show takes audiences back to 1962 Baltimore, as chunky, it the real thing? This multiple Tony Award-winner is a masterfully Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor Information snakebites spunky Tracy Turnblad sets out to integrate a hit TV dance show written play of wit, passion, humor and intelligence. Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. Cards can be pur- after she becomes one of its most popular hoofers. Come find out chased in one, two, three, five and seven day increments, and range angus ranch strip steak whether a big girl with big dreams—and even bigger hair—can ROMEO AND JULIET, New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 for children. The GO Boston card change the world—and still have time to win the guy she loves. the Arts, 200 Dexter Ave., Watertown, 617-332-1646. offers unlimited free admission to more than 60 area atttractions, fire and spice pasta Performances though Oct 9: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 as well as savings up to 20% at local shops and restaurants. KING LEAR, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, Boston University p.m., Sat at 3:30 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: College of Fine Arts, Studio 102, 855 Commonwealth Ave., 866- $30–48. The company christens its new theatre with William mango margaritas 811-4111. Performances beginning Sep 29: Thu & Fri at 7:30 Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers. Artistic director TRANSPORTATION p.m., Sat at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $35–40. Alvin Rick Lombardo directs a sprawling production that takes advan- fresh grilled salmon fillet Epstein plays the title role in Shakespeare’s powerful drama in tage of the larger stage in this passionate and sexy production. BOSTON BY BOAT, 617-422-0392. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun which a royal father’s ruinous demand for flattery shatters his only. All-day adult fare: $10, $5 for children. www.savetheharbor.org. kingdom, his family and his own soul as he comes in conflict with SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton St., Water shuttle runs every 45 minutes between the U.S.S. Constitution 20% food discount for parties of six to his two rebellious daughters. Yet amongst the madness, blindness 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6:30 and in Charlestown and the World Trade Center in South Boston, twenty guests with this ad and cruelty of civil war there is sacrifice and tender love. 9:30 p.m., Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34–50. Boston’s making stops near popular waterfront-area attractions. hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at catching MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, Stuart Street Playhouse, Radisson the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the longest-running non- BOSTON TOWN CAR, 617-782-4000. Downtown to Logan: $20; Just a few reasons to come visit us. Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 800-447-7400. Performances: Wed–Fri at 8 musical play in U.S. history. Back Bay to Logan: $25. Lincoln Town Car executive sedans www.cottonwoodboston.com p.m., Sat & Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $42.50. This hilarious available at reasonable rates. Professional, courteous drivers for celebration of women and “the change” starts with four ladies at SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., tours, airport, getting around town and long distance runs. All ___ a Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale who bond over their menopausal Newton, 617-244-0169. Performances though Oct 9: Thu–Sat at major credit cards accepted. *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m. ___ 28 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 29 CLUBS & BARS Now there are two locations hopping Newbury Street, this casual singles spot attracts Liquor Store, where you can ride Boston’s only mechanical bull. where you can enjoy all of the college students, businessmen and women, and even the Party Mardi Gras-style on Boston’s version of Bourbon Street occasional professional athlete, and remains one of the fun seen on the TV series city’s most popular bars. Full kitchen serves pub-style food BOSTON BILLIARD CLUB, 126 Brookline Ave., 617-536-POOL. seven nights a week. Ranked Number One Billiard Club in the country by Billiards Digest, this nightspot is perfect for pool aficionados and DICK’S LAST RESORT, 55 Huntington Ave., 617-267-8080. novices alike. Mon—free lessons; Wed—Ladies’ Night: each Live music seven nights a week. No cover, no dress code lady gets 25 percent off table time. Four ladies per table play and certainly no class. Seventy-four kinds of beer for the for free; Sun–Thu—League Night. novice or serious sudster, and a full bar for the hardcore. This restaurant (of sorts) features buckets of messy ribs, GAME ON, 82 Lansdowne St., 617–351-7001. Daily 11:30 shrimp, lobster, chicken, catfish and crab legs. a.m.–2 a.m. The ultimate for any sports club enthusiasts: a bar/restaurant/nightclub built inside Fenway Park. The newest JULIEN BAR, Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- jewel in the renovation of the Fenway area, this nightspot 1900. Enjoy cocktails and piano entertainment in this his- offers a cool, sleek spot in which to sample a full menu and

toric lounge, voted Boston’s “Best Fancy Bar.” Mon–Sat watch the Sox, and other sporting events, on any number of clubs & bar

s from 5–11:30 p.m.—Dance to the rhythm of pianist Jeffrey big-screen TVs. Moore. Sun from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.—Sunday Jazz Brunch in Café Fleuri. No cover. JILLIAN’S BOSTON, 145 Ipswich St. (behind Fenway Park), “The Original” “The Replica” 617-437-0300. www.jilliansboston.com. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.– 84 Beacon Street Faneuil Hall Marketplace THE OAK BAR, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James 2 a.m, Sun noon–2 a.m. One of Boston’s largest entertainment Beacon Hill Downtown Ave., Copley Square, 617-267-5300. A favorite among the complexes, this fun and diverse club attracts over a million (617) 227-9605 (617) 227-0150 fine scotch and cigar crowd, The Oak Bar is a Boston people a year. Features 50 pool tables, 200 high-tech games, favorite for upscale lounging. Tue–Thu 8 p.m.–midnight and blackjack for fun and six full bars. Lucky Strike Lanes bowling Offering Visitors of Boston: Fri & Sat 8:30 p.m.–12:20 a.m.—Diane Fischer performs. is located on the third floor, and there’s full-service dining and • Award-Winning Burgers & Bloody Marys No cover. late-night dancing at Tequila Rain (“spring break 52 weeks a • A Selection of Draught Beers on Tap year”) on the first floor. Proper dress required. • Great Casual Atmosphere THE PURPLE SHAMROCK, 1 Union St., 617-227-2060. PHOTO BY J OEL M EDINA Located on the Freedom Trail, The Purple Shamrock offers SAINT, 90 Exeter St., 617-236-1134. Table reservations avail- Pub • Restaurant • Gift Shop www.cheersboston.com s clubs & bar GAME ON: Part restaurant, part nightclub and part an escape from the nearby activity of Quincy Market. Menu able. One of Boston’s hottest nightclubs, Saint offers gourmet sports bar, this new addition to the Fenway scene has items include burgers, sandwiches, hearty pastas, fresh dining, nightly DJs, and the chance to lounge on overstuffed TM & © 2005 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All rights reserved. been packing in Sox fans of all stripes since its April seafood, tender steaks and more. After dark, The Purple couches (and even beds) in private and public rooms. Sun— opening. Refer to listing, page 31. Shamrock has nightly entertainment, including a mix of live Spice Sundays; Mon—Sin Mondays; Thu—Plush Thursdays; music, karaoke and DJs. Fri—Pure Fridays; Sat—B&T Saturdays.

TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Listen to PUBS AND BARS the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week while experiencing GAY AND LESBIAN the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Prudential Center. Featuring THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227-2098. a midnight menu, Sun–Wed ’til 1 a.m.; Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. CLUB CAFE, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Thu–Sat Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bell in Hand is 9 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover. In the back of the 209 restaurant, the oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub, offering pints, you’ll find the Moonshine and Satellite lounges, voted “Best of food and live music, attracts locals, students, and sightseers NIGHTCLUBS Boston” by Boston magazine and The Improper Bostonian for alike. Tue—Karaoke night. best gay and lesbian nightspot. ARIA, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Tue–Sun 11 p.m.– THE CACTUS CLUB, 939 Boylston St., 617-263-0200. Sun-Tue 2 a.m. Cover: $5–15. Call for age restrictions. Located in the JACQUES CABARET, 79 Broadway St., 617-426-8902. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Wed-Thurs 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri–Sat basement of the Wilbur Theatre, this nightspot features chic 11 a.m., Sun noon–midnight. $5 Mon, $6 Tue–Thu, $10 Fri–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–midnight; bar open ’til 2 a.m. daily. Famous for its decor with plush red couches and dance music—from Cash only. Featured in Modern Bride as the “best place for a margaritas, this always-packed restaurant and bar offers a full International to House. Dress to impress. bachelorette party,” Jacques Cabaret allows its patrons to min- lunch and dinner menu. Sun 10 p.m.–midnight—Free taco gle and disco-dance with drag-queens. Live music every week- bar; Tue—Build-your-own margarita night. AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Thu–Sun 10 end. Mon—Cabaret drag show; Tue—Karaoke. p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ on Thu & Fri; 21+ on Sat & CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave, 617-536-4840. Sun–Wed Sun. One of Boston’s premier nightclubs featuring Euro and Top MACHINE, 1254 Boylston St., 617-536-1950. Mon, Thu–Sat 10 11:30–1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. A hangout for Red Sox fans 40 dance nights. It’s also the city’s largest club venue for live p.m–2 a.m. Cover varies. Cash only. Featuring two dance floors, since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, this classic bar boasts music acts. Thu—Hip-hop night; Fri—renowned DJs from four bars, six pool tables, pinball machines, video games and tons of TVs for watching the Sox—if you get shut out of around the world at Avaland; Sat—Tease with DJ Adilson; theme nights, this club offers Boston’s gay and lesbian party- Fenway Park across the street—and is loaded with photos Sun—Gay Night. goers a plethora of nightlife options. Mon—DJ Otis, Strip-Pool depicting the histories of Fenway and the Sox. Weekend nights tournament; Thu at 10 p.m.—Karaoke with Eve Adams; Fri— DJs spin hits from the ’70s and ’80s, and patrons can enjoy AXIS, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Mon & Thu–Sun 10 DJ Dovah and DJ Darrin Friedman; Sat—DJ Manuel Santiago foosball, pinball and video games. p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–20. 19+. Mon—Static, gay night; and International night featuring DJ J.R. Vega. Thu—International College Night, featuring house music; Fri— CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil Hall Flavor Fridays, hip-hop, Top 40, reggaeton; Sat—Seductive RAMROD, 1254 Boylston St., 617-266-2986. Daily noon– Marketplace. Known as the model for the late sitcom, this Saturdays, featuring reggae, R&B. 2 a.m. This is no place to bring your mom. The largest leather Back Bay pub is one of the top tourist attractions in Boston. bar on the East Coast, Ramrod enforces a strict dress code Live weekend entertainment. THE ALLEY, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Thu–Sat (leather required for the back room on weekends). Wed—new- 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famous Boylston wave and dance beats with DJ Mac; Thu—trance night with DAISY BUCHANAN’S, 240 Newbury St., 617-247-8516. Daily Street alleyway, this one-stop nightspot includes the Big Easy DJ Jason Taylor; Fri—DJ Danae Jacovidis in the backroom; ___ 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. Cash only. Located on Boston’s Bar, Sugar Shack, Sweetwater Cafe and the newest addition, Sun—Mandance with DJ Duo Freespace. ___ 30 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 31 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Independence; Archaeology of the Central Artery Project: MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, Boston College, 140 Common- Highway to the Past. wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.– 4 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission. Gallery tours GIBSON HOUSE MUSEUM, 137 Beacon St., 617-267-6338. held every Fri at 12:30 p.m. This museum is lauded for pre- Open Wed–Sun for guided tours at 1, 2 & 3 p.m. senting interdisciplinary exhibits that spark new questions Admission: $7; students & seniors $5; children $2. A and renowned for its European, Asian and American collec- National Historic Landmark, the Gibson House, completed in tions. Special exhibit: The Power of Conversation: Jewish 1860, is an unspoiled, single-family Victorian row house in Women and their Salons. the Back Bay. Now a museum offering guided tours of its four floors, the house retains a perfectly preserved 19th THE MUSEUM OF AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY, African Meeting century kitchen, scullery, butler’s pantry and water closets, House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617- as well as formal rooms and private family quarters filled 725-0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– with the Gibsons’ original furniture and personal posses- 4 p.m. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the history sions. Special exhibit: Treasures from the Gibson House of Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the Museum, drawings by Nan Freeman. African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 955 Boylston St., available for the Black Heritage Trail. Special exhibit: Words of 617-266-5152. Open Tue, Wed & Fri noon–5 p.m., Thu ’til 9 Thunder: William Lloyd Garrison and the Ambassadors of p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7; students & Abolition, celebrating the life, achievements and challenges of seniors $5; children (under 12) free; Thu 5–9 p.m. free. famed Boston abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. Installations of contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs change regularly. Special exhibits: beginning Oct THE MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO- 6 at the Northern Ave. Bridge—Julian Opie: Suzanne AMERICAN ARTISTS, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442-

Walking, Paul Walking; Utopia, Utopia=One World, One War, 8614. Open Tue–Sun 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups. m One Army, One Dress, works by Swiss artist Thomas Admission: $4; students & seniors $3. Housed in the former

Hirschhorn; Momentum 5, video works, digital animation Oak Bend Mansion, a neo-Gothic structure built in the early useums & g INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART: The ICA and drawings by Hong Kong-born artist Paul Chan; On view 1870s, this museum holds a slide archive and an extensive is currently featuring an exhibit by video artist Paul at the Charlestown Navy Yard—The Secret Ark of Icon Park, collection of African artifacts, prints and drawings; it also hosts Chan as part of its ongoing Momentum series, which an installation by Jerry Beck. national and international traveling exhibits. is dedicated to supporting the development of new artists and fresh ideas. Refer to listing, right. ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Fenway, 617-566-1401. Open Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Open Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. alleries Admission: $10; weekends $11; seniors $7; students with (Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., west wing only). Admission (includes two I.D. $5; children (under 18) free. Visitors named Isabella are visits in a 10-day period): $15; college students & seniors $13; BOSTON admitted free. Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Isabella Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., $2 discount; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you Stewart Gardner and modeled after a 15th-century Venetian wish; children (under 18) $6.50 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress palace, the museum exhibits 2,500 objects, including the at all other times. Separate ticketing for Gund Gallery exhibit. St., 617-426-8855. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. works of Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. The museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings,

Admission: $9; children (2–15) & seniors $7; children (one-year- Special exhibit: Variations on a Theme by Sol Lewitt and Paula prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from ancient alleries olds only) $2; children (under 1) free; Fri 5–9 p.m. (Family Night) Robison explores connections between the visual and musical times through the present, and boasts the most comprehensive $1. The museum features a plethora of interactive exhibits that arts. Special event: Oct 2 at 1:30 p.m.—Rebel Ensemble for collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special exhibits: Sounds of allow children to learn about science, history and culture first- Baroque Music, playing arias and instrumental pieces by the Silk Road, musical instruments of Asia; American West, Dust hand. Special exhibits include: Construction Zone, a child-sized Vivaldi, Handel, and more. Tickets: $20; seniors $14; students and Dreams; A Much Recorded War, The Russo-Japanese War in work site with miniature skyscrapers inspired by the Big Dig; $10; children (5–17) $5. History and Imagery; Ansel Adams, American Photographer; Pattern Wizardry, a wonderland of colors, shapes, and sounds Things I Love, The Many Collections of William I. Koch. useums & g that fuses science and art; The Amazing Castle, an interactive JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, fairy tale/dress-up exhibit; Boston Black, celebrating Boston’s off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Open m Caribbean, African, & African-American cultures. Refer to Kids 866-535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $14; sen- Corner for special events. Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; iors $12; children (3–11) $11; children (under 3) free. children (under 12) free. This museum portrays Kennedy’s life, Planetarium, laser show and Omni theater tickets: $8.50; sen- BOSTON CITYPASS, www.citypass.com. Visit six of Boston’s leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, three theaters, 20 video iors $7.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Combination ticket prices best attractions for one low price. Save 50 percent and avoid presentations and more. Special exhibits: JFK in World War II, and evening discounts available. Interactive science exhibits, ticket lines. Booklet price: $39; youth (3–11) $19.50. Ticket featuring a selection of materials from JFK’s military service in plus laser and astronomy shows in the Charles Hayden booklets are available at the first attraction visited and are the South Pacific; Presents for a President and a First Lady, a Planetarium. Special exhibits: Beyond the X-Ray; Butterfly valid for a year. The CityPass ticket booklet includes admission display of 65 state gifts presented to the President and Mrs. Garden, ticketed separately: $4; Playing by the Rules: Fish, to six major attractions: the John F. Kennedy Presidential Kennedy by foreign leaders from around the world. Fads and Fireflies. Special events: Sep 30 from 7–9 p.m— Library and Museum, New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Free lecture at the Cahners Theatre by world-renowned paleo- Arts, Museum of Science, Skywalk Observatory at the LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park, 15 anthropologist Alan Walker, PhD. At the Mugar Omni Theater: Prudential Center and Harvard Museum of Natural History. Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.– Antarctica; Fighter Pilot; Yellowstone. Refer to Film listings in 5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors and children (6–18) $3; Current Events for complete schedule. Showing at the COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM, Massachusetts Archives children (5 and under) free. Admission to the Lawn events: $7; Planetarium: Countdown to Supernova; The Sky Tonight. Building, 220 Morrissey Blvd., 617-727-9268. Mon–Fri from 9 children $5. Fee includes admission to all museum exhibits. At the Wright 3D Theater: Mars!; Bugs! a.m.–5 p.m., second and fourth Sat of the month ’til 3 p.m. The oldest collection of historic automobiles in the nation is (except holiday weekends). Free admission. Across from the displayed in the owner’s original home. Special exhibit: SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, 5th and 6th floor premi- JFK Presidential Library, this museum houses the collection of L’automobile—A Century of Innovation and Style celebrates um seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, 617- the Massachusetts Archives and is ideal for fans of history or the French automobile industry. Lawn events: Oct 1—Japanese 624-1234. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour ___ genealogy. Special exhibits: John Adams: Atlas of American Car Day; Oct 2—Inaugural Vintage Truck & Tractor Show. only, until 3 p.m. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Garden ___ 32 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 33 events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) $4; New England. Special exhibits: Killing Ground, Photographs of children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum showcases New the Civil War and the Changing American Landscape by John England’s rich sports heritage through an unparalleled collection Huddleston; Zeno’s Paradox, by Robert Arnold; Saga, The of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits include the Boston Journey of Arno Rafael Minkkinen, Photographs 1970–2005; Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the Boston Garden Penalty Box, beginning Oct 8—Great Buys: Museum Purchases, an exhibit New England’s Olympic Heroes and much more. of New England artwork acquired since the establishment of the museum’s Art Acquisition Fund a decade ago. U.S.S. CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, 617-426-1812. Open daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Free NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, admission. The museum preserves the treasures of “Old 781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Ironsides,” the U.S. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest Free admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions on American commissioned warship. Includes weapons, documents, jour- history and popular culture as a way of preserving our national nals and more. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load and heritage. Special exhibits: Blue Monday, Doing Laundry in fire a cannon, try out a sailor’s sleeping quarters and virtually America; Old Glory, July 1942 Magazine Covers; Teenage command the Constitution in battle. Special events: Oct 1 at Hobos in the Great Depression, Materials from the Uys Family 7 p.m.—Poetry At The Ark, a reading by four poets hosted by Collection; September 11, Bearing Witness to History. the Institute of Contemporary Art. PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, 866- 745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $13; seniors $11; CAMBRIDGE students $9; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest continually operating museum boasts a brand-new wing with Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when a 190-seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collec- traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The tion showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk

Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square and decorative art; a maritime collection dating back to the m “T” entrance provides additional information. museum’s earliest days; and the first collection of Native

American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: All of My Life, DeCordova useums & g BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Werner Otto Hall, 32 Quincy St. contemporary works by Native American artists; Air Lines; (enter through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400. Open CONCORD MUSEUM: The museum high- Exposing the Source, The Paintings of Nalini Malani; Yin Yu Museum and Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Fri at 1 lights the bird paintings of artist and author Tang, the 16-bedroom home of a prosperous Chinese mer- Sculpture Park p.m. Admission: $6.50; seniors & college students $5; children David Allen Sibley in an exhibit running through chant of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed separately: (under 18) free; free Sat 10 a.m. A museum devoted to Central January 6. Refer to listing, below. $4; The Kingdom of Siam, The Art of Central Thailand 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA and Northern European artists, with an emphasis on German- 1350–1800; Display of a Bengali Scroll, by artist decordova.org 781/259-8355 alleries speaking countries. Special exhibits: Extra Ordinary Every Day: Maduhusudan Chitrakar, recounting the tragedy of 9/11. The Bauhaus at the Busch-Reisinger; Stratification: An Installation of Works since 1960. and ideas related to MIT research and activities. Ongoing THE ROSE ART MUSEUM, Brandeis University, 415 South St., exhibits: Holography, The Light Fantastic; Robots and Beyond, Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3; FOGG ART MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617- Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT; Thinkapalooza; Gestural museum members and children (under 16) free. The Rose boasts 495-9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Engineering, The Sculpture of Arthur Ganson. Special exhibit: a collection of modern and contemporary art by artists includ-

Museum for hours and admission fees. The museum displays 35 Innovators Under 35. ing de Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Special exhibits: alleries European and American masterpieces from the Middle Ages Monsters of Paradise, works by Fred Tomaselli; “Post” and to the present, and hosts concerts and guided tours. Special SACKLER MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495- After, Contemporary Art from the Brandeis University Collection. exhibits: American Art at Harvard; 18th Century European 9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum 1 Ceramics Painting; A New Kind of Historical Evidence: for hours and admission fees. Designed by James Stirling, SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, Photographs from the Carpenter Center Collection. Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the museum houses Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Admission: $6.50; ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Special exhibits: seniors $6; children (6–14) $4.50. Life-size stage settings and useums & g HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St., Forging the New, East Asian Painting in the 20th Century; historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the 617-495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; college Degas at Harvard, a display of the university’s collection of Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations avail- m students & seniors $6; children (3–18) $5; free Sun 9 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs by renowned able in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Special a.m.–noon and Wed 3–5 p.m. Among the museum’s 17 artist Edgar Degas; Silver and Shawls: India, Europe and the exhibit: Witches, Evolving Perceptions. galleries is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Colonial Art Market. Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique collection of over 3,000 glass flower models created between 1886 and 1936. GALLERIES Special exhibits: Dodos, Trilobites & Meteorites: Treasures of BEYOND BOSTON Nature and Science at Harvard; Thoreau’s Walden: A Journey BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262- in Photographs by Scot Miller; beginning Oct 1—Climate CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-369- 4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Gallery Change, Our Global Experiment. 9763. Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $8; seniors & stu- attracts top contemporary artists from around the world, dents with I.D. $7; children (6–17) $5; family rates available. showcasing work that focuses on minimalism and conceptual- MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 20 Ames St., 617-253- Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. Relive Concord’s ism. Special exhibit: Sculptures by Donald Judd. 4680. Tue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. history, from Native American habitation and European settle- One of Boston’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the ment to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, the Alcotts and BERENBERG GALLERY, 4 Clarendon St., 617-536-0800. List Center reflects MIT’s position as a cutting-edge research Hawthorne. Special exhibit: David Sibley’s Birds. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Berenberg Gallery brings to Boston institution by presenting works from the world’s leading con- the dynamic creations of contemporary folk and self-taught temporary artists. DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 Sandy artists. Special exhibit: New Ground, works by Jennifer Harrison. Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Admission: $9; seniors, THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. Mon–Fri students & children (6–12) $6. Sculpture Park: open sunrise to BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY, 486 Harrison Ave., 617-482- 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $5; stu- sunset, free admission. Tour one of the largest contemporary 7781. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. A sculptors’ cooperative that ___ dents, seniors & youth (5–18) $2. Exhibits interpret themes art museums and the only permanent public sculpture park in has served as an alternative venue for innovative solo sculpture ___ 34 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 35 exhibitions since 1992. Special exhibits: Trans/Lucent, works by Niho Kozuro; Late Flower Alphabet, works by Murray Dewart. ArtsArts && AntiquesAntiques BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 27 Thayer St., 617-451-3605. Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features shows by members of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visiting artists are selected by current members. Special exhibit: through Oct 1—Members’ Show, featuring works by 17 artists.

CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-running INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has one of World Leading Collection of Original Vintage Posters the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, Internationally renowned collection of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and prints and sculpture in the United States. Special exhibits: Joseph Pannell in the Swiss Alps; Joseph Pannell, Temples to Avant-Garde posters from Italy, Switzerland, France, Holland, the Soviet Gods, Temples to Industry; Painters of the Art Student League. Union and more. Dating from 1890 to the present; subjects range from food and beverages, fashion and travel to war and propaganda. Special HOWARD YEZERSKI GALLERY, 14 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, exhibitions throughout the year. 617-262-0550. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Features contemporary art, including photography, sculpture and prints. 205 Newbury Street (between Exeter and Fairfield streets) • 617-375-0076 Special exhibit: Portraits by Peter Hujar. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. • www.internationalposter.com

INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., 617-375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. This internationally recognized fine art poster gallery displays original vintage posters from the 1890s through to post-World War II modern masters. Special exhibit: Masterpieces of Graphic Design. INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY: The Newbury Street gallery is currently featuring its L’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400. new Masterpieces of Graphic Design exhibit. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun & Mon noon–5 p.m. Features Refer to listing, left. MASSACHUSETTS ANTIQUES contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, garden alleries and commercial environments. The gallery also boasts an out- COOPERATIVE door sculpture garden. Over 75 U.S. and international artists are More than 125 dealers of quality antiques and collectibles. “A don’t-miss represented in various mediums, including glass, ceramics, PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER, Boston University, for lovers of antiques... everything you can think of under one roof.” wood, stone, mixed media and textiles. Special exhibits: Vistas 832 Commonwealth Ave., 617-975-0600. Tue, Wed & Fri Revisited, showcasing Russ Vogt, Yolanda Adra and Karen Ehart. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. (Where magazine) “The best of the suburban lot!” (Yankee Magazine & Admission: $3. PRC exhibitions and educational programs Newsletter) “Browsers will find everything... [Shopping here is] like MILLS GALLERY, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., are guided by a philosophical inquiry into the intersection of exploring a wonderful, cluttered attic...” (The Boston Globe Magazine). 617-426-8835. Wed & Thu noon–5 p.m., Fri & Sat noon–10 photography with other aesthetic, professional and critical p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The BCA presents exciting contempo- discourses. Special exhibit: 2005 PRC Benefit Auction Only 8 miles from Boston: Mass Pike (90) W; 100 Felton Street, Waltham • 781-893-8893 128 N to Exit 26 (Rt. 20 E); right on Moody Street; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu ’til 8 p.m.; closed Tue • www.massantiques.com rary works by established and emerging local, regional, nation- Preview Exhibition. right at Felton (first light). al, and international visual artists, mounting approximately six large-scale exhibitions in the 2,200 square foot Mills Gallery PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. each year. Special exhibits: Standing On One Foot, works by Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work by useums & g Barbara Grad, Heejung Kim, Jedediah Morfit and Lauren Israeli, American and internationally known contemporary O’Neal; Circumference, works by Steve Locke. artists. The Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case for m the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s really NEWBURY FINE ARTS, 29 Newbury St., 617-536-0210. more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special exhibit: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Newbury Fine Arts How Great is Our Joy, porcelain works by Brother Thomas. deals in a variety of media and styles, everything from painting THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS and printmaking to sculpture and collage, and constantly SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- Contemporary American Craft builds relationships with new artists to expose their clients to 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The Ranging from functional to sculptural, SAC’s first floor gallery the best and brightest artists in the business. oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country (more than 100 years old) specializes in contemporary American crafts. represents over 250 artists working in clay, glass, metal, wood and NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. Tue–Sat The jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics range from cutting fiber from across the United States. The second floor exhibition 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection of con- edge to traditional and from functional to sculptural. Special gallery features four curated shows each year. temporary paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special exhbit: exhibit: Northwest Artists. Kimberly 175 Newbury Street (between Dartmouth & Exeter Streets) A Wolf in the Irises by Duane Slick. Keyworth VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. silver, gold 617-266-1810 • Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and enamel www.societyofcrafts.org pendant 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to present- Established in 1841, Vose Galleries—the oldest family- ing contemporary representational and abstract works by living owned art gallery in the United States—specializes in artists, the gallery rotates its exhibitions every five weeks to American artists from the 18th, 19th and early 20th cen- represent different members of the artistic community, both turies. Their new contemporary wing, expanding the collec- established and up-and-coming. Special exhibit: through Oct tion to living artists, opened in 2001. Special exhibits: ___ 8—Paintings and sculpture by Jim Zingarelli. Landscapes by John F. Enser. 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SIGHTSEEING MAP INDEX AMUSEMENT PARKS ADVERTISER INDEX Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum K3 125 BOSTON LODGING JFK Federal Building F10 126 The Barking Crab H13 1 Best Western Boston K1 5WITS, 186 Brookline Ave., 617-375-WITS. Sun & Mon 11 JFK Library L10 127 Best Western Roadhouse Suites L8 Caffe Pompei E11 2 John Hancock Tower H7 128 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 a.m.–8 p.m., Wed & Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m. Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse H8 3 Jordan Hall K5 Boston Harbor Hotel G12 to midnight. Tickets: $12–20. Combining the thrills of theme Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129 parks, museums and haunted houses, 5Wits provides visitors Fajitas & ’Ritas H9 4 Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7 Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13 Boston Marriot/Long Wharf F12 with action-packed interactive game-play and puzzle-solving Florentine Café F12 5 Kenmore Square G3 Boston Park Plaza H8 Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130 activities. Current show: Tomb, which allows players to jour- The Hungry i F8 6 Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 ney to the center of a buried pharaoah’s final resting place, Lansdowne Street H4 135 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 7 Louisburg Square F8 136 Charlesmark Hotel H7 facing challenges and obstacles along the way. Jimmy’s Harborside K14 8 Mass. College of Art K3 137 Club Quarters G11 Museum of Afro-American History F9 100 Lucca Restaurant F11 9 The Colonnade J6 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 CRUISES Mamma Maria G12 10 Museum of Science D8 139 Copley Square Hotel H7 New England Aquarium G13 33 Restaurant & Lounge G6 11 Days Inn Boston B1 New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY, 200 Seaport Blvd. at the New Old South Church G6 141 World Trade Center, 617-748-1428. Visit www.boston- Advertiser map locator Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 North Station D9 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 ptown.com or call for ticket prices, reservations and depar- Northeastern University K4 142 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 ture times. Enjoy fast or traditional ferry service daily from POINTS OF INTEREST Old City Hall G10 143 Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 African Meeting House F9 100 Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 Boston to Provincetown aboard the new and sleek The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7 Provincetown III. Arlington Street Church G8 Old North Church E11 145 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 Back Bay Station J7 Old South Meeting House G10 146 Four Seasons Hotel H8 Bank of America Pavilion K14 115 Old State House G11 147 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 MASSACHUSETTS BAY LINES, depart from 60 Rowes Berklee College of Music H5 102 The Opera House H9 148 The Harborside Inn G12 Wharf, 617-542-8000. Call for full schedule and ticket Berklee Performance Center H5 Park Street Church G10 149 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 prices. Take a tour of the harbor as the captain narrates a Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 Park Street Station G9 150 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 103 Paul Revere House E11 151 55-minute cruise. Observe the colorful Boston skyline on a Holiday Inn Express L9 sunset cruise, daily, or swoon under the stars on a moonlight Boston Center for the Arts J8 104 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 Boston City Hall F10 Post Office Square G11 153 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 cruise Fri–Sat. Private charters also available. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM Boston Common G9 Prudential Center H6 120 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 ARNOLD ARBORETUM: The Arnold Arboretum in Boston Design Center K15 Quincy Market G11 154 Hotel Buckminster G3 Jamaica Plain is one of the best places to see color- Boston Massacre Site G11 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 155 SIGHTS OF INTEREST Hotel Commonwealth G4 ful fall foliage in the city. Refer to listing, below. Boston Public Library H6 Rowes Wharf H13 Howard Johnson Lodge H3 Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105 Shubert Theatre J9 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617- Boston University G2 Sightseeing boats G13 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 524-1718. Grounds open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Free Bunker Hill Monument B9 Simmons College K3 156 John Hancock Conference Center H7 admission. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 10 sightseeing Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 South Station Information Center J11 157 Jurys Boston H8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctuary of the first major battles of the Revolution. Or climb the near- Central Burying Ground H9 State House G9 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 Charles Playhouse J9 Suffolk University F9 158 designed by Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law by Bunker Hill Monument, a 221-foot granite obelisk. Lenox Hotel H6 Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 Symphony Hall J5 159 Marriott Courtyard H7 Cheers Bar G8 TD Banknorth Garden E10 116 Marriott’s Custom House G12 the arboretum and its gardens contain more than 7,000 vari- CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310- Children’s Museum J12 106 Tip O’Neill Building E9 160 Marriott Quincy L9 eties of trees, shrubs and flowers, all labeled for your perusal. 6300. Free historical tours offered Mon–Thu 10 a.m. and 4 Christian Science Center J5 107 Transportation Building H9 The Midtown Hotel J6 p.m., Fri & Sat 4 p.m. Tours may be cancelled due to weather Christopher Columbus Park F12 Trinity Church G7 161 Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, conditions, call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper, the Custom Citgo sign G3 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 Milner Hotel H9 Colonial Theatre H9 USS Constitution Museum D10 Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. House stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the city’s NINE ZERO Hotel G10 Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first most impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive clock Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 Wang Center for the Performing Arts J9 162 Omni Parker House G10 Copley Place J7 109 Wheelock College J2 163 Onyx Hotel E10 public botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic tower and restored with modern luxuries, the building epito- Copley Square H7 Wilbur Theatre J9 Radisson Hotel H8 and diverse greenery, as well as sculptures, including one mizes the preservation of Boston’s historic architecture. Copley Theatre H7 World Trade Center J14 Ramada Inn Boston L9 that commemorates the popular children’s book Make Way Today, the Marriott Corporation operates this landmark. Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164 Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Lagoon, home to the Custom House Tower G12 111 CAMBRIDGE MAP Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 famed Swan Boats from April through Labor Day, and a sus- EMERALD NECKLACE, parks throughout Boston, 617-232- Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 Ritz Carlton Hotel G8 Downtown Crossing H10 Cambridge City Hall C4 Seaport Hotel K14 pension bridge designed as a miniature replica of the 8151. Free guided tours by appointment only. This world- Emerald Necklace J1-J11 CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Sheraton Boston H6 Brooklyn Bridge. famous string of parks that runs through the city was the Emerson College H9 112 Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165 Tage Inn Boston/Somerville A7 brainchild of renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Emmanuel College J2 113 Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryA3166 Tremont House J9 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, Olmsted, and took almost 20 years to complete. The six green Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 Harvard Square B2 Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 Faneuil Hall G11 Harvard University B2 617-536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m., spaces—Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Wyndham Boston Hotel G12 Sun 1–5 p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture tours Pond, Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park—stretch five miles Fenway Park H3 MIT E5 Wyndham Chelsea A12 Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117 offered Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at from the Charles River to Dorchester and make up over 1,000 Government Center G10 HEALTHCARE CAMBRIDGE LODGING 11 a.m Sun at 2 p.m. The first publicly supported municipal acres of parkland. Although not officially part of the Emerald Granary Burial Ground G10 118 Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr.J2180 Charles Hotel B1 library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, who Necklace, Boston Common and the Public Garden are some- Hatch Memorial Shell F7 Boston Medical Center L8 181 maps Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collection times considered the starting points, and are connected to the Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Horticultural Hall J5 119 Children’s Hospital K2 183 of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and Necklace by the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Hotel Marlowe D7 children’s programs run throughout the year. Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 Hotel at MIT D4 Hynes Convention Center H5 Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524- Information Centers: Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184 Inn at Harvard B2 BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park 0128. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Created in 1848, this Boston Common G9 117 Longwood Medical area K2 Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 Visitors Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yards cemetery serves as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Prudential Center H6 120 Mass. Eye & Ear InfirmaryE8186 Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 from the U.S.S. Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open Anne Sexton, e.e. cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and for- National Park Service G11 121 Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monument open daily from 9 a.m.–4:30 mer Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis. The 275 acres of twisting Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122 New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 Royal Sonesta D7 Institute of Contemporary Art H5 123 New England Med. Ctr.J9189 Sheraton Commander A1 p.m. Free admission. Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dra- paths also contain sculptural treasures, an arboretum, a ___ International Place H12 124 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 matic multimedia presentation of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one “library” of life stories and an open-air museum. Special ___ 42 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 43 events: Oct 1 at 10 a.m.—8th Annual Dog Walk tour, highlighting monuments with stories of pets and animals, tickets: AIRPORT SPECIAL $10. Reservations recommended; Oct 2 at 2 p.m.—Outdoor family concert by Sound Play, free and open to the public; 0ct OWNTOWN TO OGAN ACK AY TO OGAN 9 at 2 p.m.—Readings from the recently published anthology D L : $20 B B L : $25 of poems and stories, KIss Me Goodnight, tickets: $5.

HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617- 227-3956. Tours: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. every 30 minutes. Admission: $8; seniors $4; students $2.50; free for kids, Historic New England members and Boston residents. “The Best Ride Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis and his wife, Sally, this grand mansion is a brilliant example of high-style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, business and in Town” family life of the post-Revolution American elite.

JOHN F. KENNEDY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 83 Beals St., Brookline, 617-566-7937. Open Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission: $3; children (17 and under) free. Guided tours every half-hour. This modest frame house is the well- preserved 1917 birthplace and childhood home of the 35th president of the United States, and also the first home shared by the president’s father and mother, Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. Includes a collection of household furnishings, photographs and significant mementos personally collected and arranged by the president’s mother. BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: The McKim JOHN HANCOCK TOWER, 200 Clarendon St., 617-572-6429. edifice of the BPL in Copley Square is a Rising 62 stories into the sky, this I.M. Pei-designed, sliver- historic and architecural landmark. Refer to Your own Private Limousine and Chauffeur of-glass skyscraper is New England’s tallest building and is listing, page 43. considered by many to be one of the most beautiful sky- from your downtown hotel to Logan Airport... scrapers in the world. The building houses the headquarters of its namesake, insurance giant John Hancock Financial. Unfortunately, the observatory on the 60th floor was closed showing “Wings Over Boston,” a spectacular aerial tour of after September 11, 2001. the entire city. N Luxurious Lincoln Town Car Fleet THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Mass. Ave., 617- TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Open daily N Courteous, Reliable Service 450-7000. Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: from 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; tours available. Built in 1877, this house $6; seniors, students with ID and youth (6–17) $4; children of worship, a combination of Victorian, Gothic and French (under 6) and members free. Home to the world-famous Romanesque styles, is one of the great masterpieces of N Transportation to Theatres, Restaurants and Mapparium, a three-story stained-glass globe depicting the American church architecture. The building is located in world as it existed in 1934, which guests can walk through. Copley Square adjacent to the I.M. Pei-designed John the Casinos Visitors to the library can follow Mary Baker Eddy’s quest for Hancock Tower, itself a contemporary architectural master-

sightseeing insight and embark on one of their own through interactive piece. The church is currently in the midst of a $53 million exhibits in the Quest Gallery, or try out a “desk job” at the preservation initiative. N Shopping and Sightseeing Tours Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor. Tours include Cambridge, Concord and Lexington, NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street TOURS AND TRAILS Salem, Plymouth, Newport,Cape Cod and Cape Ann near Faneuil Hall. This haunting memorial features six lumi- nous glass towers etched with the six million prisoner num- BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 617-742-5415. Tours: Mon–Sat at bers of those who perished in the Holocaust. Visitors can 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Call at least 24 hours in advance walk under the towers and read the dramatic stories of the for reservations. A guided tour through the north side of Equally attractive rates from hotels outside of victims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy. Beacon Hill, including the homes of politicians and entrepre- neurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the oldest Boston to the Logan airport. All Major Credit Cards Accepted THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL standing house built by an African-American (1797); and the CENTER, 617-859-0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored runaway Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 p.m. Admission (including a head- slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of Afro-American set audio tour of points of interest): $9.50; seniors $7; chil- History. dren (under 12) $6.50. Observatory may be closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. Enjoy spectacular BOSTON ART TOURS, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and beyond and schedule. Tickets: $25; teens $15; children (under 12) free. Boston Town Car learn about the city’s 375 years of culture and history on the Boston Art Tours offers various excursions to area museums new Antennae Audio Tour. Recently added displays include and galleries that highlight different historical time periods. “Dreams of Freedom,” featuring the Boston immigrant expe- Families may choose from age-appropriate tours offering For Reservations, call (617) 782-4000 rience; an exhibit overlooking Fenway Park dedicated the lively descriptions of works to help further the understanding ___ legendary Red Sox slugger Ted Williams; and a new theater of art. [email protected] Toll Free (888) 765-LIMO 44 PANORAMA BOSTON BIKE TOUR, 617-308-5902. Tours: Sat & Sun at 11 Stop Store on the corner of South Charles and Boylston a variety of whales, including humpback, finback and minke. a.m. Tickets: Sat tour $20 (w/o bike rental, $15), Sun tour $25 streets, and most major hotels (see your concierge), patrons Interactive exhibits include microscope stations, electronic (w/o bike rental, $18). Tours make stops at various sites while can enjoy a 100-minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of navigation, computer whale programs, meteorological instru- your guide shares history and pokes playful fun at the city and more than 100 points of interest aboard the orange-and- ments and movies. its heritage. Tours leave from the Boston Common Visitor Center green, all-weather trolley. at Park Street Station (bikes and equipment are provided). PHOTO WALKS, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily at 10 a.m. and 1 WILDLIFE BOSTON BY FOOT, 617-367-2345 or 617-367-3766. Guided p.m. Call for reservations and departure locations. Tickets: 90 minute tours highlighting the rich architecture and history $25; students $20; children (ages 10–17) $15. Explore FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin of the city, led by trained volunteers. Tickets: $10, children Boston on a photographic journey that reveals the scenic Park, 617-541-LION. Open Mon–Fri from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat (6–12) $8, unless noted. Call for tour locations. The Heart of treasures of the Public Garden, Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail & Sun ’til 6 p.m.; beginning Oct 1, Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. the Freedom Trail, every day at 10 a.m., tickets: $11, children and the waterfront. Each walking tour provides fascinating Admission: $9.50; seniors $8; children (2–15) $5.50; children (6–12) $8; Victorian Back Bay, Fri, Sat & Sun at 10 a.m., Tue historical information and simple, creative tips on composing (under 2) free. Home to more than 210 species, including & Thu at 5:30 p.m.; Literary Landmark Tour, Sat at 2 p.m., artistic photographs of area attractions. many endangered animals. Roam the Australian Outback Trail tickets: $11, children (6–12) $9; Beacon Hill, Mon–Fri at 5:30 with wallabies and kangaroos; explore the Tropical Forest p.m., Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m.; North End, Fri & Sat at 2 SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE and see the gorillas; marvel at the lions at Kalahari Kingdom; p.m.; Boston Underground, Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $11, chil- HISTORY, 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080. and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and wildebeests at Serengeti dren (6–12) $9; Boston By Little Feet, Mon & Sat at 10 a.m., Tours: Wed & Thu at 2 p.m.; Fri at 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sat at Crossing. Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $8. noon, 1 and 2 p.m.; one-hour tours include samples (ID required). Tickets: $2; donation given to a local charity. Learn NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. BOSTON DUCK TOURS, Prudential Center and Museum of about the art of brewing beer and taste the rich malts and Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Science. www.bostonducktours.com. Tours: seven days a spicy hops on this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. Admission: $15.95; seniors $13.95; children (3–11) $8.95; week, 9 a.m. ’til one hour before sunset. Tickets: $25; sen- children (under 3) free. Refer to Currently section under Film iors, students & military $22; children (3–11) $16; (under 3) for IMAX theater listings. Combination ticket prices available. $3; special needs $10. Group discounts available. Experience WHALE WATCHES Dedicated to advancing knowledge of the world of water, this the city in an amazing vehicle that rides on land and water. outstanding aquatic zoo features a 187,000-gallon Giant The 80-minute tour visits most of Boston’s famous sights. NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5206. Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef with sharks, And just when you think you’ve seen it all, your Duck splash- BOSTON MOVIE TOURS: This entertaining Mon–Fri at 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and sea turtles, moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure to es into the Charles River for a spectacular water view. tour gives visitors the inside scoop on Hub- 2 p.m. Tickets: $29, seniors $26, children $20. Discover the check out the popular penguin habitat. Special exhibit: based films and television shows while viewing history of Stellwagen Bank aboard the Aquarium’s whale Amazing Jellies. The adjacent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is the BOSTON MOVIE TOURS, departs from the Shaw Memorial in the locations they were shot. Refer to listing, left. watch vessel, the 111-foot catamaran Voyager III. Search for first theater of its kind in the Boston area. Refer to Film in

front of the State House on Beacon Street. 866-MOVIE-45. sightseeing www.bostonmovietours.net. Tours: daily at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $20; seniors and students $17; children (6–12) $10. Reservations strongly encouraged. Experience the city ing your sojourn into the macabre, step off the trolley for a of Boston the way Tinseltown has through such films as A walk through two of the oldest burying grounds in the city. Civil Action, Good Will Hunting, Mystic River and others. This 90-minute walking tour takes movie buffs to 30 spots where HARPOON BREWERY TOUR, 306 Northern Ave., 1-888-HAR- some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have come to film. Tour POON ext. 522. Tours: Tue–Sat at 3 p.m., Fri & Sat at 1 and guides also offer up behind-the-scenes stories and 3 p.m. Free admission. This waterfront institution was the Hollywood gossip. first brewery in 25 years to be granted a permit to brew and package beer commercially when it opened in 1987. Visitors FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours gather at the Tap Room, which overlooks the brewery, for 30- daily each hour from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or until three hours to 45-minute tours of the plant.

sightseeing before game time. Tickets: $12; seniors $11; children (under 14) $10. Tours originate at the Souvenir Store located on THE LITERARY TRAIL, departs from the Omni Parker House, Yawkey Way across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have 60 School St., 617-350-0358. Call for full tour schedule. you dreamt of walking across the field where Red Sox leg- Tickets: $30; children (under 12) $26. Group tours also avail- ends spent their glory days? This tour offers a behind-the- able. Tickets include entrance to all museums on the trail. scenes look at America’s oldest active Major League ball- This 20-mile tour includes stops at the Boston Athenaeum; park, including a glimpse behind the famed “Green Monster.” the Omni Parker House; Cambridge’s Longfellow House; the Concord Museum, which houses Ralph Waldo Emerson’s THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL study; and famed Walden Pond. PLAYERS, departs from the Visitor Center on Boston Common, 617-357-8300. Tours daily at 11 a.m., noon and 1 NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the T to p.m. Tickets: $12; children (12 and under) $6. Explore the Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Wed & Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous patri- 2–5 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. Reservations ots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in required. Custom tours for groups available. Tickets: $49. this 90-minute tour. Stops include the Park Street Church, the Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine and culture, Boston Massacre Site, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. hosts award-winning culinary walking tours through one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. GHOSTS AND GRAVESTONES TOUR, 617-269-3626. Tours daily at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $30; OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7010. children: $18. Step aboard the trolley of doom for a tour of the Departs every 15–20 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. dark side of Boston. Your host, a 17th century gravedigger, Tickets: $29; seniors & students $26; children (under 12) tells the tales of the Angel of Death, the Boston Strangler and free. With 16 stops throughout the city, including the New ___ other infamous characters from Boston’s past. After complet- England Aquarium, U.S.S. Constitution Museum, the Trolley ___ 46 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 47 FREEDOM TRAIL Currently for complete IMAX theater listings and Kids Corner The Freedom Trail begins at the Boston Common for special events. Information Kiosk, where you can obtain a free guide or rent a handheld self-guided audio tour STONE ZOO, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. Open complete with sound effects and anecdotes for $15, daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; beginning Oct 1, Daily 10 a.m.–4 $12 for each additional adult and $10 for children. p.m.Admission: $7.50; seniors $6.50; children (2–15) $4.50; Free 90-minute, park ranger-guided tours depart children (under 2) free. Highlights include Snowy Owl creek, from the Boston National Historical Park Visitors Mexican gray wolves, snow leopards, jaguars, reindeer, river Center at the corner of State and Devonshire otters, llamas and miniature donkeys, as well as educational streets, Mon–Fri at 2 p.m., Sat & Sun at 10 & 11 a.m. programs at the Animal Discovery Center. The Zoo is also and 2 p.m. First come, first serve. Arrive 30 minutes home to the nation’s first “Earth Park.” Special exhibit: Lord prior to tour. Call 617-242-5642 for more information. of the Wings: Birds of Prey, an ongoing educational show. The number accompanying each site listed below refers to the site’s location as shown on Panorama’s map. Refer to center spread.

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Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line BOSTON COMMON (1). Set aside in 1634 eedom tr when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. as a military training field and grazing pas- The Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard ture, the Common is the oldest public park Square “T” entrance provides additional information. in America. The park served as quarters for British as well as Colonial troops, and later CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing housed Civil War regiments. The British Army pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a set out for the start of the Revolutionary War favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the from what is now Park Square. Continental Army. Early college presidents and town residents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. THE STATE HOUSE (2). Beacon Street, top of THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM Beacon Hill facing Boston Common, 617-727- TRAIL PLAYERS: Step back in time and explore the CHRIST CHURCH. This 1761 Tory house of worship was uti- 3676. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., except Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous

lized as a Colonial barracks during the American Revolution. holidays. Guided tours Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3:30 patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William ail p.m. The famous golden dome of the State Dawes in this 90-minute tour covering the sites listed FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST. Harvard College House marks the government seat of the below. Refer to listing in Sightseeing, page 57. provided the pews for its students in this 1833 building Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The cor- erected for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church. nerstone was laid by Samuel Adams, and the building stands on land bought from John Hancock. The red brick HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. The centers of two portion was designed by the legendary architect Charles Bulfinch. SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL AND A Boston Tradition institutions that have played major educational roles since BEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE (6). On School A National Historic Landmark Harvard’s founding in 1636. PARK STREET CHURCH (3). Corner of Park Street, marked by a column and commemo- and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. rative plaque. On April 13, 1635, the town HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. The center of Sunday services at 8:30 & 11 a.m. and 4 & voted to establish the first public school in Cambridge activity since the 17th century, the Square is 6 p.m. Morning services are traditional, the country (the forerunner of the Boston home to Harvard University, historic buildings, bookstores, evening services are contemporary. Built in Latin School). Nearby is Benjamin Franklin’s cafes, restaurants and shops. 1809, this church was described by Henry statue, built in 1856, the first portrait-statue James as “the most interesting mass of erected in the United States. LONGFELLOW NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 105 Brattle St., brick and mortar in America.”

sightseeing Cambridge, 617-876-4491. Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE Park ranger-guided tours: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2, 3 OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND (4). (7). School and Washington streets, 617- America’s and 4 p.m. Admission: $3, children (under 16) free. This Tremont Street next to Park Street Church, 367-4000. Constructed as an apothecary in 1759 Georgian mansion was home to Henry Wadsworth 617-635-7389. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 1718, the ground floor was later used as a Oldest Longfellow from 1837 to 1882 and a central gathering place This historic cemetery, formerly the town bookstore that became the center of literary Restaurant for writers and artists in the 19th century. It also served as granary, is the final resting place of John Boston and the meeting place of such nota- On The George Washington’s headquarters during the siege of Hancock, Paul Revere, Robert Treat Paine, bles as Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau. Freedom Trail Boston in 1775–76. Original furnishings, books and art from Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil, and the vic- around the world are on display. tims of the Boston Massacre. A stone OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE (8). 310 In The inscribed “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks Washington St., 617-482-6439. Open daily Faneuil Hall Area MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., the grave of Mother Goose. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & Cambridge, 617-547-7105. Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING GROUND (under 6) free. This building housed many Fresh New England Lobster Mount Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in the (5). Tremont and School streets, 617-227- town meetings, the most famous of which country. Many prominent Americans are buried here, includ- 2155. Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at triggered the Boston Tea Party. Permanent And Grilled Meats ing Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner 12:15 p.m. Burying Ground open daily 9 exhibit: Voices of Protest. 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 and Winslow Homer. The cemetery is also an arboretum, a.m.–5 p.m. Tours: Mon and Thu–Sat 9:30 Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tue and Wed 1:30–4:30 OLD STATE HOUSE (9). Corner of Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm p.m. Visitors are reminded that King’s Chapel Washington and State streets, 617-720- Union Bar til-Midnight TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most is a house of worship. The chapel was 3292. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist established in 1687 as the first Anglican congregation in Boston. $5; students & seniors $4; children (6–18) Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com mansions and their elegant neighbors from every period of The second chapel, built in 1754, became the first Unitarian $1; children (under 6) free. Built in 1713, ___ American architecture. church in America after the Revolution. this seat of colonial government was the ___ 48 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 49 SHOPPING center of activity for such patriots as John Hancock and OLD NORTH CHURCH (13). 193 Salem St., ANTIQUES/ART/ Samuel and John Adams. It was from the east balcony that the 617-523-6676. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. COLLECTIBLES Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston. Sun services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. BOSTON MASSACRE SITE (10). State Boston’s oldest standing church, where two Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in 1967 Street in front of the Old State House. At lanterns were hung on April 18, 1775, sig- as a showcase for the talents of Israeli artists, the gallery has the next intersection below the State naling the Redcoats’ departure by sea for displayed and sold a wide range of art by international artists, House, a ring of cobblestones marks the Lexington and Concord. including works by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser. site of the clash between a jeering Boston crowd and a British guard of nine soldiers COPP’S HILL BURIAL GROUND (14). Open on March 5,1770. daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hull Street. Set out in 1660, ARTS & CRAFTS Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. FANEUIL HALL (11). Merchants Row and Many remarkable people are interred here, A KNIT AND NEEDLEPOINT STORE BY MARY J. COLE, 11 Faneuil Hall Square, 617-523-1300. Open including Increase Mather, his son Cotton, Newbury St., 617-536-9338. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun by daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical talks given Cotton’s son Samuel Mather and Edmund chance. The fine arts of handprinted needlepoint and gorgeous daily every half hour 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hartt, builder of the U.S.S. Constitution. knitting yarns are showcased here. Instruction is available from Military museum open Mon–Fri 9 the knowledgeable staff and lessons are free when the project a.m.–3:30 p.m. “The Cradle of Liberty” BUNKER HILL MONUMENT (15). Breed’s is purchased here. Visit www.needlepoint-boston.com. combines in one building a free enterprise Hill, Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Climb the

ail market on the first floor with a free market- monument from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Lodge THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., place for the exchange of ideas upstairs. and museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The 617-266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775. The oldest nonprofit craft organization in the country, estab- PAUL REVERE HOUSE (12). 19 North lished in 1897. The Society specializes in contemporary Square, Hanover Street, 617-523-2338. U.S.S. CONSTITUTION (16). Charlestown American crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics ranging Open daily 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Admission: Navy Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670. from cutting edge to traditional, and from functional to sculptural. $3; students & seniors with I.D. $2.50; Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–6 p.m, with children (5–17) $1; (under 5) free. The tours until 3:30 p.m. This 44-gun frigate is oldest home in Boston, built about 1680, the oldest commissioned warship in the CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES was occupied by Paul Revere from 1770 world. The U.S.S. Constitution Museum, HELEN’S LEATHER: This leather goods shop on eedom tr to 1800. located adjacent to the ship, is open daily AKRIS, 16 Newbury St., 617-536-6225. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– Beacon Hill offers boots, belts, jackets, bags and shopping from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Call 617-426-1812. 6 p.m. Founded in Switzerland in 1922, this design house is other fine accessories. Refer to listing, page 55.

fr the only true couture house outside of Paris and Milan that has distinguished itself for its creative, elegant and modern fashions. Its designer collection for women is comprised of elegant, understated suits, coats, dresses and evening wear. Copley: Daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Chinatown: Daily noon–6 p.m. Kim Pham has been a driving force in the Asian fashion CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of the industry for over 20 years. Kim’s couture, Asian-inspired Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. apparel for both genders uses only the finest silks, with Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston painstaking attention to detail and fit. outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel products, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances. a.m.–6 p.m., Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. Housed in a historic former Back Bay museum building, this EDDIE BAUER, 500 Washington St., 617-423-4722. Mon–Sat Boston institution maintains its cutting-edge allure by offering 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This local outlet of the upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as well as renowned Seattle-based chain offers seasonal collections of women’s fashions, bed and bath items, and home accessories. fine-quality, casual apparel, footwear, travel gear and accessories for men and women, all at steep discounts from the MARC JACOBS, 81 Newbury St., 617-425-0707. Mon–Sat regular retail prices. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. One of the country’s hottest designers has finally opened one of his outlets right ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, 39 Newbury St., 617-424-9300. here in the Hub. This store specializes in Jacobs’ hip, retro- Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. A small, family- inspired ready-to-wear line as well as his fabulous acces- SEE BOSTON LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT, AT THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY. run textile business that evolved into a world leader in elegant sories, shoes and men’s line. men’s clothing, this Italian design house has focused on quality since its founding in 1910. Today, Zegna boasts the finest in MAXMARA, 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775. Mon–Sat 10 menswear and is known for a vast, first-rate necktie selection. a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Founded in 1951 and with more than 1,000 stores worldwide, MaxMara is Italy’s largest women’s THE GARMENT DISTRICT, 200 Broadway, Cambridge, 617- ready-to-wear manufacturer. Known for luxurious fabrics, stylish VISIT OUR NEW DISPLAYS INCLUDING “DREAMS OF FREEDOM,” FEATURING THE BOSTON IMMIGRANT 876-5230. Sun–Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 8 p.m., Sat silhouettes and hand detailing. MaxMara embodies the principles EXPERIENCE, A NEW ANTENNA AUDIO TOUR AND OUR NEW THEATER 9 a.m.–7 p.m. A vintage lover’s paradise, this two-level thrift of truly great Italian fashion—classic design and top quality. warehouse sells everything from vintage Levi’s to knock-off designer dresses and ’70s go-go boots. The ambitious (or SIMON’S MEN’S CLOTHING, 220 Clarendon St., between desperate) can sift through the heaping piles of the down- Newbury and Boylston, 617-266-2345. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 stairs Dollar-A-Pound. p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest family- FEATURING “WINGS OVER BOSTON,” AN AERIAL TOUR OF OUR CITY run men’s clothing store in Boston, Simon’s sells business and AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON. CALL 617-859-0648. KIM’S FASHION DESIGN, 2 Copley Place, Suite 200, 617- casual wear in classic and updated styles and offers quick, ___ 267-9299; 12 Kneeland St., Chinatown, 617-426-5740. expert alterations and even complete same-day tailoring. ___ 50 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 51

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including timepieces, silver, crystal, designer pens and TOWER RECORDS, 95 Mt. Auburn St., Harvard Square, JOHN FLUEVOG, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Sat leather accessories. Cambridge, 617-876-3377. Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & noon–8 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer fea- Sat ’til midnight. This music superstore features everything tures shoes created by the maverick designer, ranging from JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat from CDs, tapes and records to videos, books and periodi- mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and his tried- 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of cals. Its music selection runs the gamut from classical to and-true “Angels.” The Newbury Street locale is the only place imaginative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using country to current pop, rock and soul sounds. in Boston to find a wide range of his cutting-edge styles. only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis’s aim is “to make jewelry at a reasonable price, of excellent work- VIRGIN MEGASTORE, 360 Newbury St., 617-896-0950. Daily manship and uncommon beauty.” 10 a.m.–midnight. The British music retailer chose Boston for SPORTING GOODS its 22nd North American location. Three levels and more than LUX BOND & GREEN, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747. 40,000 square feet of space house thousands of books, CDs, BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER, 353 North Market Place, Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux videos and DVDs, as well as interactive listening kiosks. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– Bond & Green has provided its customers with diamonds, 8:45 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time Boston gold jewelry, watches and giftware from around the world. Marathon winner, the Center helps runners of all levels choose The store offers a corporate gift division, bridal and gift reg- SHOES the most suitable shoes, not the most expensive. Boasts a vast istry, a full-service repair department, gift certificates and selection of shoes and accessories and a knowledgeable staff. elegant gift-wrapping. ALLEN-EDMONDS, 36 Newbury St., 617-247-3363. Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Step out in CITY SPORTS, 1035 Commonwealth Ave., 617-782-5121; 480 SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW, 330 Boylston St., 617-267-9100. luxurious style with Allen-Edmonds’ collections of wing tips, Boylston St., 617-267-3900; 44 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-492- Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Serving Bostonians since 1796, capped toes and slip-on kilties and tassles. This world-class 6000; other locations. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–9 this Boston institution boasts of being the oldest continuously men’s footwear retailer, famous for its 212-step construction p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. City Sports sells athletic apparel by top operating luxury business in the U.S. Its landmark Art Deco process, features shoes made of top-quality leather and all- brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma, as well as sporting equipment store is filled with glittering diamonds, fine jewelry and natural materials. for all interests, and footwear from Saucony, Reebok and others. watches. The galleries also offer silver, china, porcelain, sta- tionery, antiques and more. HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon– NIKETOWN, 200 Newbury St., 617-267-3400. Mon–Sat 10 Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. For more than 35 years, a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. An enormous temple to the SMALL PLEASURES, 142 Newbury St., 617-267-7371; 92 Helen’s Leather has supplied New Englanders with quality Nike franchise, this sporting goods retailer proffers all things State St., 617-722-9932. Newbury St.: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 SIMON’S MEN’S CLOTHING: This Back Bay Western boots by makers like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nike, including footwear, apparel, equipment and acces- p.m.; State St.: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Specializing in haberdasher has been outfitting Boston men Nocona and Frye. In addition, Helen’s sells Western belts, sories. The store features an homage to the Boston antique jewelry and vintage watches, this unique store fea- for more than four generations. Refer to buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, as well as leather jackets Marathon, seats from the old Boston Garden and auto- tures Art Nouveau and Art Deco engagement rings from the listing, page 51. and bags. graphed shoes from Marathon champ Uta Pippig. 1920s, as well as custom design and repair services, all in an intimate Art Deco setting.

TIFFANY & CO., Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617-353- THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., 617- 0222. Mon, Tue & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 7 p.m., 426-9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/ Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. This world-renowned jeweler has been office/retail complex located alongside the Public Garden synonymous with quality, integrity and tradition for more than features a handful of upscale retailers, including St. John WindowWindow ShoppingShopping 150 years. The Copley Place store features an exquisite array Boutique, Sonia Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, Candela Spa and

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MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open FENWAY SPORTSZONE, INC. court known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique Boston’s Largest Sports Memorabilia Shop Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun to this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literally Conveniently located near Fenway Park at the corner of Yawkey Way and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features department hundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. Boylston Street, Fenway Sportsworld, Inc. offers the best prices on all your stores such as Filene’s, Sears and Best Buy, as well as more ballgame and collectible card needs. It boasts Boston’s largest selection of than 100 other stores and specialty shops including the THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., 1- autographed items in addition to dozens of specialty/novelty items, the largest Gap in Boston, Abercrombie & Fitch, J. Crew, Old 800-SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Navy, Borders, Victoria’s Secret and more. The Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 shops and most balls in Boston and unique items for the discerning collector. . restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, 1312 Boylston Street • 617-437-1010 • Mon–Fri 11–6 p.m.; extended COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnifi- Ann Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega. It is also the launch spot for hours during all Red Sox home games • www.fenwaysportszone.com cent Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, the city’s renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours. including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams- Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free MUSIC/VIDEO Ultimate Shopping Excursions card, stop by one of the customer service kiosks. NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. ADVERTISE IN WINDOW SHOPPING! Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington a.m.–8 p.m. Also: Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, Special discount rates are available for advertisers in Panorama’s streets. Open daily. One-stop shopping in Downtown 617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617- Crossing. You’ll find the latest styles at shops like Discovery 491-0337; 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491- Window Shopping section off our regular display advertising prices. Imports, Bath & Body Works and Aldo Shoe. In addition, the 7711. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart local Corner Mall features an international food court to please chain, which boasts the cheapest CD prices in town, includ- Call 617-423-3400 for more details. every palate, including Cafe La Brioche, Sakkio Japan and ing import, indie and major label releases, as well as T-shirts, ___ India Express. comics, and other pop culture kitsch items. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 54 PANORAMA r estaurants ___ 57 - ted parking. L tions are $ or come for a regu , lassifica this popular get-together Enjoy the last of the : Y the c and “Boston’s Best Margarita.” “Boston’s and ...... Most more than $25 atio dining is available...... $19–25 wo hours free valida P T ...... $12–18 ...... Most less than $12 . DINNER ENTREES AVERAGE PRICE OF AVERAGE only approximations. $ $$ $$$ $$$$ Many offer a wide restaurants range of entrees and prices; therefore, C daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. an entree specialty 240A Newbury St. St.), (corner of Fairfield LS, y St., 617-536-7077.elegant, Intimately tes, D, or more than 30 years, L, F SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 arking 254 Newbur tions recommended. Breakfast Refer to listing, page 58. RESTAURANTS va alet P V t & SB. $$$ spot in the heart of the Back Bay has provided a comfortable place to mingle and meet new and old friends and enjoy a menu of pub specials. grill steaks, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes.“Boston’s Voted Best Southwestern Restaurant” Reser 617-247-8516. CUVÉE, BUCHANAN’S, DAISY Cuvée offers the utmost in hospitality and unmatched contem- paired with its passionatelyAmerican cuisine crafted, porary Award-winning wine list.Wine Spectator Enjoy a sampling of delectable small pla larly scheduled wine dinner www.cuveeboston.com. Open daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. L, D, Sa Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D daily ’til 11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D & SB 11 Mon–Fri a.m.–3 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$ (serving after 10 p.m.) STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBUR warm weather at an outdoor cafe like Stephanie’s, one warm weather at an outdoor cafe like Stephanie’s, outdoor dining patios on Newbury of the premier Street. KEY tive ...... Credit Cards Not Accepted ...... Credit Cards Not ...... Brunch ...... Sunday Brunch ..Late Supper ...... Lunch ...... Entertainment ...... Cocktails ...... Dinner ves crea rench tradition B L D BR SB C LS VP NC * Alaskan king s onion tart). resh F y bistro ser le Hansi’ L, D, C, LS, SB. $ 130 Brighton Ave. 130 Brighton of Harvard (corner contemporar 222 Berkeley St., a wine list and desserts in the F rench-American fare , ton Boston, 39 Dalton St., 617-375-6500. known for his innovation and playful risk-taking The Colonnade Hotel,Ave., 120 Huntington 617- This sleek, Four Seasons Hotel Boston,Four 200 Boylston St., venues), Allston, 617-254-1331. This popular 240A Newbury St., 617-536-2626. Modern Italian Westin Hotel,Westin Copley Place,Ave., 10 Huntington Shera ves up F and a perennial recipient of the AAA Five Diamond AAA Five and a perennial recipient of the ted edge and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$ thman, The The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. Azure's a The Eliot Hotel, 370-A wing its influences from American regional cuisine with a wing its influences from Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-7200. Award-winning chef Ken James Beard Oringer ser Asian influences in a with some striking sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s supper club.styled after a Parisian Bacon- wrapped foie gras, caramelized swordfish oxtail keep au poivre and ginger-glazed customers coming back for more. D. $$$$ 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the Public Garden as a backdrop, Award. cuisine, Enjoy exquisite modern French accompanied by wine library.a selection from an 1,800-bottle Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., SB Sun 6–10 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ 617-424-7446. Mediterranean cuisine and offers an exceptional wine list. Enjoy grilled Greek salad flatbread pizza or tagliarini provencale in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. L, D, C, LS. $$ Dra strong New England flair,Apropos hearty, offers the menu at satisfying sea bass to dishes ranging from pan-roasted Chilean sirloin and herbed roasted chicken.York grilled New The menu, created by executive chef Joseph Nartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB. $$$ CLIO, CAFE, COTTONWOOD APROPOS, AUJOURD’HUI, AZURE, BAR 10, BRASSERIE JO, 425-3240.“sister” The award-winning of chef Jean Joho’s Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Unc complete this Gallic experience. Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$ CIAO BELLA, ALLSTON/BRIGHTON ALLSTON/BRIGHTON GRILL & TAP, THE SUNSET BAY BACK Home-brewed beer decor accented with marble and woodwork forms a graceful backdrop for the house specialty—chops. crab, tender lamb chops and veal chops head up the menu, accompanied by moderately priced wines. L, D, LS, SB. $$ 617-247-2225. open- include Specialties menu and concept are designed to be as clear and understated menu and concept are designed to be as clear as the color palette itself. Nationally-recognized Executive Chef Robert F in the kitchen, with a American cuisine creates contemporary sophistica and Brighton a selection, best beer featuresAllston hangout Boston’s with more tapthan 112 beers on 400 microbrews. and over Its food entices too, with award-winning steam beer burgers, famous curly fries, giant nachos. buffalo wings and Mon, luding inc d-winning Offering a broad A professional staff tments, 617-262-1448. , This awar and “Best Updo”and in the 2005 105 Newbury St., 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor hair coloring, body scrubs, laser 11 Newbury St., 617-851-9839. Refer to listing, below. s Haircut” y St., 30 Newbury St., 3rd floor, 617-262-2222. Haircuts and coloring for men and women, Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. oman’ 30 Newbury St., 4th Floor, 617-266-7606. Best of Boston poll, this recognized name in pedicures, W tion hair styling for bridal and special events. Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Tue–Fri Skin care specialists offer facials, waxing, “Best 105 Newbur MIND & BODY & MIND oted manicures, V t 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Newbury Street coiffure is a recognized industry is a recognized coiffure Newbury Street and a welcoming environment expert offering impeccable service. SALON MARC HARRIS: Wed &Wed Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 9 a.m.–6 p.m, Tue Thu & Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m. 617-536-1290. the salon industry offers a welcoming environment for his clientele. as well as on-loca manicures and pedicures. Sa SALON MARC HARRIS, Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m., & Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue 8:30 a.m.– Wed–Fri 8 p.m. Improper Bostonian 30 NEWBURY SPA, 30 NEWBURY Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. HAIR AND NAILS KENEFICK, HAIR BY CINDY Hours by appointment. COIFFURE, ET ART L’ELEGANCE range of beauty treatments, in hair color- this salon specializes ing and cuts, Japanese thermal straightening, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures. SPAS POUR MOI, of stylists, massage therapists, electrologists and aestheticians offer personalized half- or full-day spa trea facials, hair removal and hot stone massage. OI ALON S M PECIALISTS S ERVICE S ARE 617-536-1290 617-262-1448 C OUR ULL Mind & Body section Advertise in our new 105 Newbury St. 3rd Floor Newbury 105 105 Newbury St. 2nd Floor St. 2nd Newbury 105 L’elegance KIN F RIGHT HERE S P OF BOSTON IS OF BOSTON THE BEST VIEW THE BEST For information, call 617-423-3400

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*DICK’S LAST RESORT, Prudential Center, 55 Huntington Ave., skylit dining space. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.– nightly specials and complementing wine list. Specials include 617-267-8080. Dick’s serves ribs and chicken by the bucket, 74 10 p.m. L, D, SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., C, VP Tue–Sat evenings. $$$ homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar kinds of beer and more. SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m. includes Belgian peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat waffles and a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Live music, no 33 RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE, 33 Stanhope St., 617-572-3311. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $ cover, no dress code and definitely no class. L 11:30 a.m.–4 This stylish establishment offers a unique fusion of traditional New p.m.; D Sun–Thu 4 p.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til 1 a.m. England cuisine with hints of the exotic. Executive chef Anthony E. *CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil Hall www.dickslastresort.com. $$ Dawodu’s flavorful menu has gained popularity for its vegetarian Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill pub and options and ability to cater to dietary needs. D Mon–Sat 5–11 its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare and an abundant THE FOGGY GOGGLE, 911 Boylston St. (across from the Hynes), p.m. Bar: Mon–Sat 5 p.m.–2 a.m. Lounge: Tue–Sat 8 p.m.–2 a.m. beverage selection, including their award-winning Bloody Mary and 617-266-3399. “If you don’t know how to have fun, stay home,” $$$. SEE LOCATOR #11 ON CENTER MAP. a variety of draft beers. Live entertainment Thu–Sat nights, and is the motto of this Back Bay hot spot. The crazy decor, the officially licensed Cheers merchandise sold on site. L, D, C, LS. $ enthusiastic staff and the “Foggy Fish Bowl” emphasize fun *TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617- above all. Late night pizza and pub food available. D, LS, C 536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Boston THE FEDERALIST, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617-670- Tue–Sat 4 p.m.–2 a.m. $ for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The magnificent cui- 2515. The menu at this elite spot brings artistic flair to dishes like sine complements the breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Live jazz Colorado rack of lamb and skillet-roasted French Dover sole, in an GOURMELI’S SEAFOOD, Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington seven nights a week. $$$$ atmosphere evoking the stately class of the world’s most private Ave., 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or indulge in clubs. A rooftop herb garden and in-kitchen fish tanks help to fresh lobster, swordfish and more at this eatery in the heart of TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and ensure culinary perfection. B, D, Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$ the Back Bay. Gourmeli’s offers an array of fresh New England Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Known for its fresh seafood 1 seafood and entrees. B, L, D. $$$ and winner of several regional awards, Turner’s features seven- HUNGRY I, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story town- foot-high French windows, swooping Hollywood banquettes, house with three working fireplaces and an outdoor patio, Chef JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867- mahogany paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private dining rooms Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French country cuisine and 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500. accommodate 10–140 guests. Discounted VP at The Westin Hotel creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison au poivre and Top-notch fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried Copley Place. L, D, C, LS. $$$ braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and Fri only, noon–2 p.m.; D chicken and impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: Daily 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private dining rooms avail- 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. Cambridge: able. $$$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON CENTER MAP. Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun 3–9 BEACON HILL p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #7 ON CENTER MAP. LALA ROKH, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Named for a leg- ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Boston’s endary Persian princess, this elegant restaurant is owned by sib- *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza finest Italian restaurants (across from Massachusetts General lings Babak and Azita Bina. Using their mother’s recipes, they’ve Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a traditional Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with created a unique dining experience in the only restaurant of its steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh seafood. Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies and wall orna- ments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D daily. Adjoining

Oak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full Oak Room menu. $$$$ r estaur *THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This 1927 culinary landmark offers award-winning contemporary arborside estaurant French cuisine. The historic Dining Room is available for special Harborside Restaurant ants events only. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, D, C, LS. The rrestaurantestaurant with an ocean of window dressing. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$

SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM, 199 Clarendon St., Copley ants Square, 617-536-3500; other locations outside Boston. Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and specialties such as blackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crabcakes and lobster. Winner of Best

estaur of Boston 2003 award for seafood. Jazz Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3

r p.m. L & D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. $$

SONSIE, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended by Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The lively restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot mahogany bar, brick oven and colorful dining room. The menu by award-winning chef Bill Poirier includes tempura tuna roll with avocado, mizuna and tobiko caviar and herb pappardelle with asparagus. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$

SPEEDER & EARL’S, Copley Square Hotel, 47 Huntington Ave., 617-536-9000. Boston’s “quirkiest” breakfast and coffee bar, serving traditional and innovative favorites such as eggs Benedict and malted waffles. Boston’s best pastries and premium blends of gourmet coffee from Speeder & Earl’s of Vermont are also featured. B, L, Sat & SB, D. $

STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBURY, 190 Newbury St., 617-236-0990. Lauded by The New York Times, chef/owner Stephanie Sidell’s Boston HistoricHistoric FishFish PierPier • 617.423.1000 eatery showcases sophisticated cooking and classic comfort food. Functions for any occasion ___ Casual elegance at its best with sidewalk cafe, club-like bar and ___ 58 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 59 kind in New England. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly 5:30–10 upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal New JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common, p.m. Reservations recommended. C, VP. www.lalarokh.com. $$ England flavors. B, L, D. $$ 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. Chef Jason Adams sets an uncharted course of adventure in contemporary cuisine, featuring American CHART HOUSE, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House favorites, seafood and steaks, all artistically presented. The artful RESTAURANT & LOUNGE CAMBRIDGE boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including specialties menu is created from a palette of lush local flavors. The restau- like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer; shrimp fresca; rant also boasts an exhibition kitchen. B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ DOLPHIN SEAFOOD, 1105 Mass Ave., Cambridge, 617-661- macadamia crusted mahi-mahi; slow roasted prime rib; and its 2937; 12 Washington St., Natick, 508-655-0669. These family- signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties for *JULIEN, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- owned restaurants offer seafood hand-picked every morning 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C. $$$ 1900. The award-winning Julien offers creative contemporary from the Boston piers. Complement your dish with the famous French cuisine in a formal dining room of unparalleled elegance “Dolphintini” cocktail. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington St., and intimacy. An ideal setting for pre-theatre dining, a private www.dolphinseafood.com. $$ 617-357-4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, business dinner or a romantic celebration. D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m. Cambridge, 617-661-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, Tapas menu available at bar Mon–Fri 4–7 p.m. $$$$ GANDHI, 704 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-491- or lighter fare in the spacious bar. The Cambridge Davio’s boasts 1104. Savor the scents and flavors of India and enjoy exceptional an outdoor patio and skyline view. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Park Plaza Indian cuisine in the heart of Central Square. Only the freshest D Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; C, VP. Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, produce, herbs and delicate spices are used to prepare the healthy www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. North Market, 617-720-5522. Renowned for fresh seafood and fare. L daily noon–3 p.m.; D noon–11 p.m.; SB noon–3 p.m. L lively atmosphere, M & S also offers steak, chicken and pasta buffet daily noon–3 p.m., “All you can eat” $5.95. Beer & wine. $ FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in dishes. Daily 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ‘til midnight. Bar 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and barbe- menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 p.m.–midnight. $$$ HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., cue cuisine. The restaurants stress generous portions, affordable Contemporary American Cuisine Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and organic prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly service. Boston: MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995. produce are used to create a lively, textured menu of reinterpreted Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat ’til 10 p.m. Fri ’til Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an appropriate With daily offerings that include a decadent New England classics. Private dining room available. B Mon–Fri 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitasandritas.com. $. vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. The restaurant’s 4-Course Chef’s Tasting, sumptuous 3-Course Prix 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun 7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood and leather, creating Fixe and an unforgettable a la carte menu. noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Sat noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a hearty meal. All menu INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856-7744. items come in appetizer and entree sizes. D, LS. $$$$ Experience dining excellence, 33 style. RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617- Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful decor and 661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants features fine breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who desire a MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Forget 33 Stanhope Street, Boston wines and cuisine from France, Italy and Spain. Chef Jody Adams cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global menu created dinner and a movie—now it’s brunch and a movie at the noon- 617.572.3311 • www.33restaurant.com lends her creative talents to seasonal dinner menu items such as by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $ time Skyline Sunday Brunch. The package includes tickets to grilled pork tenderloin with Ligurian potato-cheese pie, pine nuts and basil. D only. Reservations recommended. $$$$

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Square, Cambridge, 617-234-1365. New England-style cuisine in estaur a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual atmosphere. B, L, D, SB. $$ CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS THE SPINNAKER, Hyatt Regency, 575 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, ants Giving salad an 617-492-1234. Enjoy a view of the Boston skyline and Charles River while dining in Boston’s only revolving rooftop restaurant inferiority complex and lounge. Spinnaker features American cuisine for dinner and Sunday Brunch. Savor a cocktail or dance under the stars on Fri since 1993. ants & Sat evenings. D, LS, SB. Reservations recommended. $$$

ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575

estaur Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves

r small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic fare like sushi-grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The setting features spectacular views of the Boston skyline. B, L, D, C. $$

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*CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- 1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Sunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterranean and American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri In the Theatre District 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D 8 Park Plaza • 617-573-0821 Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$ (at the Transportation Building) pfchangs.com CALITERRA, Wyndham Boston Hotel, 89 Broad St., 617-348- ___ 1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, this casual, ___ 60 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 61

Museum’s newest IMAX film, admission to the exhibit halls and cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat free parking. Tickets: $32; seniors $31; children $30. ’til 12:30 a.m. NC. $ Reservations recommended. $ DAVIDE, 326 Commercial St., 617-227-5745. Boasts an upscale OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- yet casual atmosphere with Northern Italian-inspired dishes. 3838. One of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting a breath- Accolades include the Zagat Award, The Five-Star Diamond taking view of the Harbor, Oceana offers uniquely prepared fresh Award and plaudits from Wine Spectator. All pastas and desserts seafood. B, L, D, SB. $$ made fresh on premises. Reservations recommended. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. C, VP. $$$ PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 617-725-1600. Executive chef Jerry Tice celebrates nostalgic FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Revered by cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room reflects visitors and residents for decades, this historic cafe is one of the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace of Boston Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with tomatoes and cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ lobster cream sauce and seared veal with grilled shrimp in Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of the Italian wonders RADIUS, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-win- awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily noon–1 a.m. ning chef Michael Schlow churns out impeccably prepared nou- L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP. veau French fare such as foie gras-suffused Vermont pheasant and New Zealand loin of venison in an ultra-modern, minimalist LUCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742-9200. setting. Pastry chef Paul Connors creates rapturously delectable Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2002, Zagat desserts. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, and the service is Survey’s “Top New Restaurant 2002” and winner of Best of top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ Boston 2001, this eatery is racking up raves for its regional Italian cuisine, superb wine list, lively bar and elegant ambiance. D SPIRE, Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., 617-772-0202. Alluringly nightly 5–11 p.m.; Sat & Sun ’til 11:30 p.m.; bar menu ’til 12:15 ensconced in Boston’s most fashionable luxury boutique hotel, a.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #9 ON CENTER MAP. Spire features a striking interior and chef Gabriel Frasca’s cuisine, Langham Hotel, Boston which combines flavors from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal with MAMMA MARIA, 3 North Square, 617-523-0077. “Mamma (formerly Le Meridien) seasonal New England ingredients. Named one of “America's 50 Maria stands for what Italian food is. Simplicity, quality ingredi- 250 Franklin Street, Boston Best Hotel Restaurants” by Food and Wine. B, L, D LS, VP. $$$$ ents and fun…the food of love.” (Emeril Lagasse, 2004). Mamma 617.956.8752 Maria offers charming views of the neighborhood and city sky- www.langhamhotels.com TEATRO, 177 Tremont St., 617-778-6841. Teatro boasts a rea- line, as well as a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. D sonably priced Italian-influenced menu by executive chef Robert Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. VP. www.mamma- Jean and owner/chef Jamie Mammano. The restaurant was maria.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #10 ON CENTER MAP. named “Best Pre-Theatre Dining 2003” (Improper Bostonian) and

“Best Italian Restaurant 2003” (Boston magazine). D Mon–Sat MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617-523- r

5 p.m.–midnight; Sun 4–11 p.m. Reservations accepted. 5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of Naples’ estaur www.teatroboston.com. C, VP. $$$ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. His eatery’s specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto, smoked 617•426•2722 YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227-2750. mozzarella and black olives, amongst other delights. L, D, LS, C. ants Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest restaurant, Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. $ ab serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. Famed for its oys- casual harborside ter bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. Specialties include clam dining in the heart chowder, swordfish, and fresh lobster. L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT ants p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP. www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ of boston ANTHONY’S PIER 4, 140 Northern Ave., 617-482-6262. For 37 years, this Boston institution has tempted diners with Maine lob- open daily for estaur EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT ster, fresh New England seafood, imported Dover sole, prime lunch and dinner

r steaks and a huge wine list. The dining room offers a view of HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, Boston Harbor and the city skyline. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.– live music! 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the 10 p.m., Sat noon–11 p.m., Sun noon–10 p.m. $$ sun & wed 5–9 pm Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’s in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood restau- seasonal menus showcase a passion for using fresh, local ingre- reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more

rant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$ dients in his recipes. Chef John Merrill partners with local farm- ant ers and fishermen to select freshly harvested vegetables, seafood Prices range from $45.00 to $56.00 that is just off the boat and specially aged meats and cheeses to Children under 12, $17.50. NORTH END create his award-winning meals. B, L, D, SB. $$$ Sunday seatings: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E CAFFE POMPEI, 280 Hanover St., 617-227-1562. Pompei fea- THE BARKING CRAB, 88 Sleeper St., 617-426-CRAB. No frills at 88 sleeper street

tures a wide variety of coffee, 160 wines by the glass, Italian this ramshackle little clam shack that’s a Boston dining institu- aur cordials, pizza, Italian sandwiches, homemade cannoli and ice tion. Pluck mussels and steamers from plastic buckets and drink cream imported from Italy. Open daily 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; B 8 wine out of styrofoam cups under an outdoor tent brimming with Langham Hotel, Boston (formerly Le Meridien) a.m.–11:30 p.m.; L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; LS ’til 3:30 a.m. SEE communal-style picnic tables. L & D Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–11 H 250 Franklin Street, Boston LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. $ p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. SEE LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. $$ on ft. point channel 617.451.1900, ext. 7125 www.langhamhotels.com CAFFE VITTORIA, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This popular JIMMY’S HARBORSIDE, 242 Northern Ave., 617-423-1000. European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of desserts, Since 1924, visitors and natives alike have enjoyed Jimmy’s T rest ___ barking cr ___ 62 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 63

Theatre District Dining Harborside. The waterfront location offers views of historic Theatre District Dining Boston Harbor and the menu features award-winning chowders, Maine lobster, traditional Boston haddock and jumbo baked stuffed shrimp. Mon–Thu noon–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m., Sun 4–9 p.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #8 ON CENTER MAP.

Offering a Creative Menu THEATRE DISTRICT Specializing in Fresh P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, Theatre District, 617-573-0821. Seafood and Homemade Traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality combine in Pasta. Visit the Hyatt this upbeat bistro. Specialties include Chang’s chicken in sooth- Harborside and Relax in ing lettuce wraps, Dan Dan noodles and orange peel shrimp. Our Unique Atmosphere, Enjoy an impressive list of over 50 wines. Reservations accept- Best Italian Restaurant 2003 ed. L & D Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til midnight. —Boston Magazine Enjoy the Spectacular View C, LS. $$ of the Boston Skyline and 177 Tremont St., Boston THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574-2752. Taste What Boston Is 617.778.6841 Talking About. Located in the heart of the theater district, this restaurant features traditional American fare in a comfortable atmosphere and www.teatroboston.com is a great location for pre- and post-theater dining. Seasonal reservations accepted outdoor dining and discounted parking at on-site garage is available. B, L, D. $$ 123 Hyatt Harborside 101 Harborside Drive WISTERIA, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617- Boston, MA 02128 956-7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian twist (617) 568-6060 offers an innovative menu that synthesizes New England www.boston.hyatt.com seafood and Asian cuisine. Impeccable service and attention to [email protected] detail are apparent, from the unique presentation of entrees on signature china to the welcoming hotel towel offered upon being seated. L & D. $$$ 4

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index cuisine is authentic and TIME TRAVELING: North Square’s NORTH END 69 Old World cobblestoned streets play host to not only consistently delicious, fine Italian eateries, but also to the historic Charm whether Old World Sicilian, Paul Revere House on the Freedom Trail. BACK BAY 72 traditional Northern Renowned as Boston’s Italian or Mediterranean “Little Italy,” the North End fusion. And though the patriot/midnight rider and

BEACON HILL 74 neighborhoods is constantly brimming ambience can be boister- his family (including 16 CAMBRIDGE 76 with the aroma of garlic ous, romantic or some- children!) from 1770–1800. and freshly cooked cuisine. where in between, the set- Christ Church, a.k.a. the But its storied history is ting is usually intimate, Old North Church, Boston’s also part of its charm. The with patrons rubbing oldest standing church oldest neighborhood in the elbows with one another (built in 1723) served as the city, it gave birth to the in crowded dining rooms— signal tower that spurred American Revolution on its it’s all part of the Revere on his jaunt through narrow cobblestone streets European feel. the countryside. And Copp’s and has been home to wave One of Boston’s most Hill Burying Ground, BRIGHT LIGHT: after wave of new immi- well-known attractions is, founded in 1660 as the Gaslamps and brick buildings, such as these in Beacon Hill, grants. Today, the North of course, the Freedom Hub’s second cemetery, are two hallmarks of the city’s End remains one of the Trail. Three of its sites are provided the final resting historic neighborhoods. most European neighbor- located in the North End. place of many famous colo- Refer to page 74. hoods in America. The Paul Revere House, nials, such as the Puritan The North End is widely Boston’s oldest home built preachers of the Mather known for its abundance of circa 1680, was occupied by family, including PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF ___ Italian restaurants. The the famed silversmith/ cont. on page 70 >> ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 68 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 69

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<< cont. from page 69 locale. These spectacles CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Salem Witch Trial-era firebrand Cotton usually celebrate the Processions and Mather, and Edmund Hartt, whose ship- patron saints of Italian festivals celebrating the feast days of yard constructed the U.S. Navy’s flagship villages and center around various saints take U.S.S. Constitution. jubilant parades of the over the streets of the In keeping with its Old World charac- saints’ statues through the North End throughout the summer. Caffé ter, the North End observes many tradi- North End’s winding tions imported from the shores of Europe. roadways. Food vendors,

Pompei neighborhoods One such annual rite is the weekly Italian hawking everything from Restaurant open daily feasts and processions, sausage to calamari, add their own from 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. kept alive by immi- flavor to the scene. THE OLD Serving Breakfast from 8 a.m. grants and their If you’re looking for belly laughs Nouvelle Italian Cuisine to 11:30 a.m. and Lunch from NEIGHBORHOOD: featuring a variety of 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of local shops offer- descendents, that take instead of a full belly, have a seat at the ing authentic Italian goods place throughout the Improv Asylum on Hanover Street to take meats and fresh fish... Late night menu available from coffee to cold cuts and Specials prepared daily; ’til 3:30 a.m. pastry to pasta line the summer and enliven in the wild antics of this innovative streets of the North End. this already spirited comedy troupe. The Asylum offers off-the- Pan seared veal with SPECIALIZING IN cuff fun and hilarity at its original North grilled shrimp, housemade ITALIAN CUISINE End venue. lobster ravioli and Certified And if you haven’t had enough of good Black Angus beef. Full bar neighborhoods 280 HANOVER ST. old Paul Revere, check out Paul Revere NORTH END and private function Tonight, which runs at the Old North room available. BOSTON, MA 02113 Church during the summer and fall. TEL: 617-227-1562 Award-winning actor David Conner re- 333 HANOVER ST., BOSTON FAX: 617-227-1562 creates this legendary figure and tells the 617.227.1777 oft-untold stories of Revere’s upbringing www.florentinecafeboston.com ___ and his midnight ride. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF THE G REATER 70 PANORAMA B OSTON C ONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 71

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Once the swamp was gone, In Style RIVER VIEW: The picturesque Back architect Arthur Gilman Bay skyline, appointed by the Hancock and drew up the plans to build Prudential towers, overlooks the Charles River Esplanade. It’s the great American a largely uniform series of success story: rising from three- and four-story the humblest of beginnings brownstones. prominent feature is the to achieve prestige and Real estate is pricey in alphabetical cross streets, greatness. As such, this highly desired neigh- which intersect main PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO neighborhoods Boston’s chic Back Bay may borhood—bordered on the residential thouroughfares you. Once your shopping is OLD AND NEW: well be the ultimate north by the Charles River, of Beacon Street, Trinity Church and the complete (or you just need American neighborhood— Arlington Street to Park Marlborough Street and Hancock Tower, two to rest and reload), the of the city’s most classically beautiful Square on the east, Commonwealth Avenue, as prominent architect- street also boasts ice brownstone residences, Columbus Avenue to well as the commercial ural landmarks, stand cream shops like JP Licks paired with block after Huntington Avenue, boulevards of Newbury and side by side in Copley and Ben and Jerry’s, and Square. block of high-end, glam- Dalton Street and the Boylston streets. fashionable restaurants orous retail space, on a Massachusetts Turnpike on The Back Bay draws a and bars like Sonsie, stretch of land that was the south, and Charlesgate high number of visitors Stephanie’s on Newbury once a fetid marsh. East on the west—and it’s because of Newbury Street, and Ciao Bella, great for outdoor dining. Between 1857 and 1882, easy to understand why which has been referred to The Back Bay is also home to some of neighborhoods what we know as today’s when one strolls past the as “the East Coast’s own Boston’s architectural standouts—from the Back Bay was a tidewater gorgeous old brick build- Rodeo Drive.” If you’re itch- classic beauty of Trinity Church (built in flat for the Charles River. ings, amply shaded by ing to rev up the charge 1877) and the Boston Public Library, to Gradually it was filled in, trees, and within short cards, and names like Boston’s largest and most impressive mod- the largest part of a project walking distance of pictur- Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and ern skyscrapers, the 62-story John Hancock that would more than esque Boston Common and DKNY get your heart racing, Tower and the Prudential Center, which ___ double the size of the city. the Public Garden. Another then this is the place for houses offices, restaurants and shops. ___ A BOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 72 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 73

BEACONBEACON HILLHILL

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PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 711/2 Charles Street, Beacon Hill SEAT OF POWER: blance to its European 617.227.3524 Gray Otis, William Scollay The golden-domed roots—narrow cobblestone Heart One of the most State House atop ROAD TO THE PAST: panorama 1/4 page january 2003 and Charles Bulfinch, who photographed streets in the city, Acorn Beacon Hill is the streets and gas-lit street- of the City were all property owners Street and its cobblestoned surface are a legislative heart of lamps still abound. While throwback to a bygone era. Massachusetts. here. Beyond that, Beacon other areas of Boston are A True Taste As much as early Hill has remained the seat loaded with trendy restau- Bostonians struggled to of political power in rants and designer bou- of Eastern define themselves as mem- Boston. The Massachusetts luminaries), King’s Chapel tiques, visitors to Beacon Hill are more bers of a separate nation, State House was completed and, on School Street, the likely to find quaint antique shops along Mediterranean neighborhoods and not English citizens, at the top of Beacon Hill in site of America’s first public Charles Street and “local” restaurants, off remnants of the Old World’s 1798, and in 1874 it school (in 1856, a statue of the beaten path but beloved for genera- in Historic Boston culture, morality and, par- received the gold leaf finish Benjamin Franklin was tions. One exception is the original place Tucked away in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill is ticularly, its physical archi- on its massive dome, which, erected near the site). One “where everybody knows your name”—the Lala Rokh, featuring the culinary delights of Persia. tecture were bound to live thanks to diligent mainte- spot on the Trail not to be Bull & Finch Pub, used as the inspiration Since its opening in 1995, the restaurant has received on in Boston. Today, there’s nance and renovations over missed is the Old State for the classic sitcom “Cheers” can be found ecstatic reviews by some of the country’s toughest critics including Zagat, Gourmet and Food & Wine nowhere in Boston that this the years, still shines bril- House, at the corner of on Beacon Street and still draws in throngs magazines. For a memorable evening of distinctive still holds true more than liantly today. Washington and State of tourists annually. cuisine, beautiful surroundings and gracious hospitality, the historically upper-class It’s here that visitors to streets. In 1776, the And for those who cherish the outdoors, visit the Mediterranean world of Lala Rokh. environs of the Beacon the Freedom Trail begin Declaration of Beacon Hill shares the Boston Common Hill neighborhood. their travels—passing by Independence was first with Downtown, offering visitors the neighborhoods Beacon Hill has tradi- historical landmarks such publicly read in Boston opportunity to take advantage of a natural tionally been the home of as Park Street Church, the from the building’s east oasis upon which to throw a Frisbee, soak leaders—Boston’s first Old Granary Burying balcony, and the building up some sun, ride a foot-pedaled Swan mayor, John Phillips, lived Ground (final resting place overlooks the site of the Boat through the Public Garden, or simply here, as well as instrumen- of John Hancock, Paul Boston Massacre in 1770. sit on a bench and watch the world go by, 97 Mt. Vernon Street, Beacon Hill tal figures in the formation Revere, Samuel Adams and Physically, the neighbor- the way generations of Bostonians have 720-5511 ___ of Boston, such as Harrison other Revolution-era hood still bears resem- done before. ___ A BOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 74 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 75

CAMBRIDGECAMBRIDGE Inman Square Just north of Central Square, the more residential, quieter Inman Square prides BAR & GRILLE itself on hometown sensibility, with a diverse working-class population, many of whom speak Portuguese. No elitism here: GET HOOKEDA LOCAL FAVORITE SINCE ON 1974 US! 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 flavors, like Chris Schlesinger’s East Coast Grill. It does get rowdy over at the ImprovBoston, where an acclaimed comedy troupe spoofs on sports, mystery and pop-culture with jamboree music and gen- 0 eral “joyful chaos.” Local and up-and-com- DAILY HAND PICKED SEAFOOD 0 ing national jazz acts entertain music EXOTIC COCKTAILS 0 lovers at Ryles Jazz Club. UNBEATABLE PRICES 1105 MASS AVE., HARVARD SQUARE, Kendall Square CAMBRIDGE, (617) 661-2937 Central Square World’s Fair. CRIMSON TIDE: The storied halls of Kendall Square, home to MIT—with its Square venerable Harvard University dominate It’s lined with coffee shops, Harvard Square, the intellectual nucleus of conspicuous concrete dome, the scene of Deal burrito joints, down-home the city of Cambridge. many famous pranks—looks more like a music stores, and its own high-brow business park than a neighbor- The people of Cambridge share of great restaurants hood. Among the modern, sleek bio-tech would like to inform the like La Groceria, Gandhi homonymous Harvard firms and research labs, there are more world that their fine city is and Centro. Every night of University, which makes its than a few secret hiding places for fun. At not a neighborhood of the week, fans of rock, jazz, quaint presence on the north the Kendall Square Cinema, movie buffs fresh & honest neighborhoods Boston. Although it often hip-hop and the blues line side of the square. With all can check out foreign and independent gets lumped together with up at the doors of venues this intellectual energy flow- films along with ice cream and espresso. Beantown, Cambridge stands such as the Middle East ing, it’s no surprise that And for shoppers, the CambridgeSide alone with all the sustaining Cafe, T.T. the Bear’s Place Harvard Square has been Galleria houses over 100 stores, including qualities of an international and Green Street Grill. dubbed “the book mecca of Banana Republic, J. Crew and Best Buy. city center. Throughout the world.” Not everyone Kendall, Central, Inman, here is a student, though. A serving breakfast, lunch, Harvard Square Porter Square Harvard and Porter Squares, walk along Massachusetts supper and brunch nearly 100,000 residents The grand cultural and Avenue or JFK Street The young, artistic crowd influences the share a spirited range of geographical nucleus of reveals musicians, magi- stretch of Cambridge just beyond Harvard cultural influences. Cambridge houses six per- cians and street performers, Square. Porter Square, on the outskirts of neighborhoods forming arts theaters, three who add color to the Mass. Ave., is full of eclectic second-hand movie theaters, nine muse- already bustling square. shops and home to restaurants like the Central Square ums, over 100 restaurants Diners flock to Harvard Cambodian-French favorite Elephant Walk 617.661.5005 Central Square sets a swift and more than 400 retail Square for the food as well, and the Temple Bar. For a feel of the at the charles hotel pace as the social center for stores. History is every- at favorites like Henrietta’s avant-garde arts scene, head to the harvard square Cambridge professionals where, including storied Table, UpStairs on the provocative Lizard Lounge for a poetry www.charleshotel.com ___ and is home to the annual Harvard Yard, home of the Square and Dolphin Seafood. jam or live music. ___ A BOVE PHOTO BY C HRISTINE C ELLI 76 PANORAMA SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 9, 2005 77

5questions with… Joe Rogan by Josh B. Wardrop

e may be associated with people covering Hthemselves in roaches and munching on donkey rectum, but actor/comedian Joe Rogan, who grew up in Boston, puts his “Fear Factor” hosting duties on hold this month as his latest stand-up comedy tour brings him home to Boston for four shows, September 30 and October 1 at the Comedy Connection. Refer to listing, page 22.

Q: People know you from “NewsRadio” and “Fear Factor.” How different is Joe Rogan the stand-up comic? A: I talk about “Factor” a little in Q: How was Boston as my act, but my comedy is really a comedy town when more like, “here’s the world, uncen- you were coming up? sored, through my eyes.” People A: It was great. Basically, with a dedicated set of beliefs are the quality of a comedy sometimes shocked by that. scene depends on whether club owners tolerate hacks Q: Are you back on “Fear and thieves. Back in the day, Factor” this season? thieves in Boston were A: Yeah, we already filmed 13 ostracized by other comics, episodes. The ratings are still picked apart by audiences, good, which surprises me because and clubs wouldn’t book I thought we’d be canceled imme- them. [Boston is] diately. But I have no understand- “a small, ing of what people like—I mean, Q: When you get back to “Dancing with the Stars?” What town, what’s on your list unusual planet are we on when that’s a hit? of things to do? city which A: Legal Sea Foods. Q: You were a teenage Tae Strangely, there are very few people are Kwon Do champion. Ever think good seafood places on the fiercely about competing again? West Coast. Otherwise, I just A: Sometimes. I still work out five roam around and soak up loyal to— times a week, and I’m in decent Boston. It’s a small, unusual for good shape for 38. I actually taught Tae city which people are fiercely Kwon Do at Boston University loyal to—for good reason, I reason, ___before I got into comedy. think. I think. ”PHOTO BY 78 PANORAMA LUCY U NSWORTH BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN 500669_P5281_panorama.pgs 08.17.2005 20:43