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P ANORAMA’S PICKS boston in focus CURRENT EVENTS: 12 MUSEUMS: 36 Speed, Style Menopause the Musical celebrates and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph its first anniversary 16 The Big Lauren Collection at the MFA 46 freedom trail Apple Circus 20 CraftsBoston at SIGHTSEEING: 40 Boston Follow the red-brick path the World Trade Center 22 Phantom Duck Tours DINING: through 16 historic sights of the Opera at the Opera House 48 Meritage 49 HIGH 5s: SHOPPING: 24 Howie Mack Eat Like the Irish 60 the north end A taste of Italy here in The Hub ON THE COVER: Menopause the Musical, starring (from left to right) Adrienne Cote, 62 boston confidential Mary Callanan, Kimberly Harris and • The story behind the Kathy St. George, celebrates its first infamous hacks of MIT anniversary at the Stuart Street Playhouse this month. 63 Refer to story, page 12. theatre district dining Refer to ad on page 7 for ticket Great eating before information and performance times. or after the show
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STUART STREET PLAYHOUSE PANORAMA is online at www.panoramamagazine.com FOR TIX 800-447-7400 OR AT BOX OFFICE WINDOW a magazine affiliate 200 Stuart Street at the Radisson Hotel Boston | www.menopausethemusical.com 6 PANORAMA THE NEW FACE OF BOSTON SPORTS With championships by the BOSTON RED SOX Many a sports writer theorized that if the Red Sox Patriots and Red Sox, and even were to ever end their 86-year-long championship a resurgent Celtics, Beantown drought, things would never be the same. If psychia- is getting that winning feeling try bills didn’t skyrocket from all the displaced anguish, Fenway Park would surely see a drop in by Christine Celli and Scott Roberto ticket sales. Oh, how wrong they were. City officials barely had time to clean up the confetti from the h, what a difference a year team’s record-setting victory parade before Sox fans makes. Already known to be a were planning trips to the team’s spring training facility in O sports-obsessed city, thanks in Fort Myers, Florida. And tickets for the 2005 season are sell- large part to the fanbase of its luck-less ing out before the first offical games have even been played baseball team, 2004 saw Boston grow to (only scattered seats and standing room tickets remain). be the veritable epicenter of professional Some things, of course, have changed. The team’s gener- sports. A hint of things to come could be al manager Theo Epstein, who may as well run for mayor felt as early as opening day at Fenway Park based on his current popularity, put the final touches on in April of last year. Red Sox fans, still weary his new roster, which saw the departure of several from seeing their supposedly cursed team team leaders and fan favorites. It’s true pitching come within five outs of a trip to the World dynamo Pedro Martinez has packed his bags for the Series before bowing to the New York Yankees, Mets and post-season hero Derek Lowe will start watched as the New England Patriots emerged the season with the Dodgers. In the new, from behind a gigantic American flag strung from “Epstein can do no wrong” version of Red Sox the Green Monster, 2004 Lombardi Trophy in tow. Nation, however, his aquisitions of veteran Perhaps it was the presence of pitcher Curt pitcher David Wells, former Cubs pitcher Matt Schilling on the roster—the first time the team had a Clement, and Gold Glove-winning shortstop legitimate second starter in recent memory—but Edgar Renteria (who coincidentally was respon- even as the Sox went on to lose the game to the sibly for the last out of the 2004 World Series) Toronto Blue Jays 10-5, a change in attitude was some- have elicited barely a murmer of criticism. how palpable throughout Red Sox Nation. This year would be the While Curt Schilling’s ankle continues to year things would change for Boston sports fans. And it was. Not mend from his infamous injury of last year, it’s only did the Sox finally claim their first World Series trophy since 1918, fair to say the pitching staff has its work cut the Patriots, once the laughingstock of the NFL, won their third Super Bowl out for them. But with the core of the team’s in four years in February, claiming what many refer to as dynasty status. powerful offense still in tact—from leadoff hit- And now as the NBA post-season approaches, the Boston Celtics— ter Johnny Damon to the one-two punch of dynasty of old—are showing glimmers of their past winning ways, hold- David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez—there’s little ing tight to first place in the Atlantic Division, rejuvenated by the return of reason to assume the Sox will not once again former co-captain Antoine Walker. While the Bruins were forced to contend for a playoff berth. watch from the sidelines when a labor dispute cancelled the National Hockey League season, the rest of Boston’s professional sports OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN—Newly crowned Red Sox captain Jason Varitek (left) and Celtics captain teams stepped up to the plate and proved the city is the current Paul Pierce (right) look to lead their teams to victory Steve Babineau/ courtesy of the Boston Red Sox Hub of the sports universe. this spring. Steve Lipofsky/basketballphoto.com
8 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 9 How to Score Sox Tickets ADMIT CELTICS SCHEDULE Even with the addition of new seats, Fenway is still the small- ONE But it wasn’t always Three key games are upcoming at the TD Banknorth on est ballpark in major league baseball. That means tickets are like this. In fact, for Garden, including two against Eastern Conference rivals. pricey and hard to come by—especially at the last minute, and particulary a time, the opposite Go to the box office or call 617-931-2000 for tickets. FILM for the already sold-out, home-opener series against the Yankees April 11, 13 & 14. But was true. The fran- Mar 30 at 7 p.m. vs. Dallas Mavericks diehard fans always find a way to see the game even if it’s “officially” sold out. Here’s how: chise began in 1960 as Apr 3 at 1 p.m. vs. Philadelphia 76ers • The box office on Yawkey Way. hard-to-get tickets—for a hefty service the Boston Patriots, a Apr 6 at 7 p.m. vs. Milwaukee Bucks Tickets sometimes become available the fee, of course. Ace Ticket (1-800-MY- charter member of the day of the game. If you get to the box SEATS) and Seacoast Ticket Agency (1- American Football Russell, won nine out of a possible 10 champi- office early (open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 800-382-5242) are among the largest League that played onships that decade. These days, local basket- p.m., Sat ’til 2 p.m. through March), you companies that offer Red Sox tickets. many of its early ball fans have been pining for a glimmer of may be able to score some seats, • Find a scalper. Truth be told, despite it games at Fenway hope since the Big Three of Larry Bird, Kevin y Fox Film Corporation although they may not be together. being illegal to sell tickets above face Park, before the team McHale and Robert Parish brought home the • Surf the Web. People who can’t use value, scalpers still abound in and around was re-named and C’s 16th title in 1986. The closest the Men in
their tickets often sell them on eBay.com Fenway. Fortunately there are also quite a moved to Foxboro in Green have come since the halcyon days of the wentieth Centur Darren Michaels/TM and © 2005 T or boston.craigslist.org. few fans who just can’t use all their tick- 1971. They had some 1980s was in 2002, when the dynamic duo of • Buy a standing room ticket. For ets and may want to unload them legally high points in their Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce led the Celts to hen Fever Pitch starring Jimmy Fallon $20–30 you can gain admission to before the game. For the record, box seats first four decades as a the Eastern Conference Finals. A third consec- Wand Drew Barrymore debuts in theaters Fenway, but you’ll have to stand on the are $80–85, infield grandstand are $45, franchise, but the tive trip to the playoffs last year, however, pro- nationwide on April 8, the entire country will sidelines or battle an obstructed view until outfield seats are $27 and bleacher seats organization was vided little enjoyment in Beantown as Team bear witness to Hollywood’s interpretation of a seat becomes availble. are $12–23. Check the price on the tick- mostly synonymous Green backed into the post-season with a sub- Red Sox fandom. Based on a memoir by Nick • Call a ticket agency. The yellow pages ets before you pay to make sure you’re with ineptitude. .500 record and were quickly dispatched by the Hornby (High Fidelity, About a Boy), the original are full of companies eager to sell you staying within the law. That is until that Indiana Pacers. Pitch centered around the English author’s fateful day in 1994 Lately, however, things have decidedly been obsession with the oft-beleaguered Arsenal when current owner looking up. Former Celtics great Danny Ainge, football team. The book has already seen the And more changes are in store for the team’s and local businessman Robert Kraft bought the now director of basketball operations, decided full film treatment once thanks to a UK-based storied stadium as well, including the addition struggling team, saving them from an ignomin- to take a mulligan when he recently re- version starring Colin Firth, but when the New of the Game On Sports Cafe at the corner of ious relocation to St. Louis. Since then, the Pats acquired old friend Mr. Walker, whom he had England-raised Farrelly brothers (Shallow Hal, Brookline Avenue and Lansdowne Street. But the have made four trips to the big game (with traded away following the 2002–2003 cam- There’s Something About Mary) acquired the biggest change of all will take place opening day three victories under super-genius head coach paign. The Celts promptly went on to win 11 of rights for an Americanized retelling, the choice of on April 11 when the team raises the banner Bill Belichick), built a state-of-the-art stadium their next 12 games, including a seven game sports teams was obvious. Co-directors Bobby commemorating its historic World Series win (on Kraft’s own dime, no less) and (and counting and Peter Farrelly have been active members of and receives their long-anticipated rings. As luck established the modern-day model as of this print- Red Sox Nation for some time now, but home- would have it, the team in the visitors box will be to which other sports teams can ing) winning town reaction to the soon-to-be-released film none other than the New York Yankees. And you only hope to aspire. Now, Patriots streak, taking has been mixed. The majority of complaints had better believe the payback will taste sweet. fans are in the same position that control of the stem from Game 4 of the 2004 World Series, the Green Bay Packers fans were in back top spot in their night the Boston Red Sox finally defied history NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS in the days of Vince Lombardi: they division. Many and won the championship. Because the victory The Super Bowl is arguably the biggest sports not only want to win badly, they expect predict that the altered the ending of a movie that was meant to spectacle in the world, so by now even the it. And that’s definitely a welcome change. team could contend be about a losing franchise, Major League Sherpas in the Himalayas know about the for the Eastern Baseball allowed the directors to film a new “dynasty” that is the New England Patriots. No BOSTON CELTICS Coference championship ending during the Red Sox post-game celebra- sooner had the cheers died down on February 6 Of course, the team that set the bar for dynas- and a trip to the National tion. One fan found the appearance of when the Pats defeated the Philadelphia Eagles ties in all of profession- Basketball Association Barrymore and Fallon so offensive he created a in Super Bowl XXXIX when the comparisons al sports was the Finals. Could the Celtics “Boycott Fever Pitch” web site. Of course cast- began to such era-defining teams as the 1990s Boston Celtics in the THE THRILL OF be the next team to add to ing Fallon, a native New Yorker and self-pro- VICTORY—Two of Dallas Cowboys, the 1980s San Francisco 49ers 1960s, who, led by leg- the Patriots three Boston’s already impres- claimed Yankees fan, in the lead hasn’t helped. and the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers. Winning endary coach Red Super Bowl victories sive winning streak? Only The film’s cast and crew can gauge the local were clinched by the three Super Bowls in four years tends to have Auerbach and Hall of foot of Pro Bowl kicker time, and the NBA play- reaction first hand when the world premiere that effect. Fame center Bill Adam Vinatieri (right). offs, will tell. takes place in Beantown on April 6.
10 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 11 URRENTLY C “SHEER GENIUS! Lush, romantic, witty music, first-rate singing!” – The Washington Times “EXPERTLY SUNG AND TRULY CHARMING!” – Chicago Sun-Times
All Balcony Seats *$35! Tues, Wed, Thurs Eve. Perfs MIDLIFE Crisis by Marketa Hulpachova ot flashes and weight gain aren’t usually causes for celebration, but the one-year anniversary Hof Menopause: The Musical at the Stuart Street Playhouse is testament to the fact that even such delicate issues as the woes of the feminine aging process can be hilarious. Written and pro- duced by Jeanie Linders as part of a grassroots support movement for women over 40, the musi- cal debuted in 2001 for an 84-person audience in downtown Orlando. Four years later, Menopause has an ardent following among middle-aged matrons in 10 U.S. cities. Amplified by parodies of classic ’60s and ’70s pop tunes such as “Stayin’ Alive” and “Good Vibrations,” the musical follows four colorful female personas—the power-hungry exec, the wrinkle-obsessed soap star, the whole- some Iowa housewife and the Earth-friendly ex-hippie—as they bond over memory loss, night sweats and their libidos while rummaging through undergarments at Bloomingdales. This month, Menopause kicks off its second year on the Stuart Street Playhouse main stage, promising to be “a rollicking girls’ night out” for audience members in any stage of life. Refer to listing, page 23. Joan Marcus I Classical Music 12 CLASSICAL
Comedy 14 Barbara Quintiliani, Bank of America Celebrity Series, New England Disney Photos: Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., 617-482-6661. Apr © Conventions & Expos 14 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $21–38. Soprano and Massachusetts’ native Dance 16 Barbara Quintiliani, who has performed with symphonies and opera N companies across the country, returns to Boston joined by pianist Film 16 Craig Terry for a program of works by Schubert, Vivaldi and others. THE NEW MUSICAL REVUE Galleries 17 STARRING AMERICA'S FAVORITE DISNEY SONGS Beaux Arts Trio, Bank of America Celebrity Series, New England Kids Corner 18 Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St,, 617-482-6661. Apr D Live Music 18 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $43–53. The Beaux Arts Trio is an American clas- sic and the decades have not diminished the remarkable fire and pre- ONE WEEK ONLY!APRIL 5 - APRIL 10 Nightclubs 20 cision of its playing. With this performance, founding member and CALL TICKETMASTER (617) 931-2787 TODAY! Opera 21 pianist Menahem Pressler, violinist Daniel Hope and cellist Antonio Meneses celebrate the ensemble’s 50th anniversary season, featuring or visit www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, E Special Events 21 the all-Beethoven program from their 1955 debut performance. and The Colonial Theatre and Opera House Box Offices. Sports 22 Broadway in Boston: 617-880-2400. Groups (20+) 617-482-8616. www.broadwayinboston.com Boston Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., Theater 22 617-266-1200. Tickets: $27–95. Renowned throughout the world for THE COLONIAL THEATRE its distinctive sound, impressive range and virtuosity, the Boston TTY 617-426-3444 Tickets 23 Symphony Orchestra, led by new music director James Levine, cele- X Transportation 23 brates its 124th year in a season that brings fresh perspectives to a www.disneysontherecord.com well-known repertoire while offering insights into the future of classi- *Not valid on previously purchased tickets. No refunds or exchanges. Select seating. Subject to avail. Tickets are subject to handling fees and service charges. No exchanges or refunds. 12 PANORAMA CURRENTLY cal music. Apr 1 & 2 at 8 p.m.—French conductor Ludovic Morlot Mar 31—Dan Sally Show with Robby RoadSteamer, Seth Earley and leads the BSO in a program of works by Messiaen, Saint-Saëns and Arthur Meyer. Franck, joined by pianist Stephen Hough on Saint-Saëns’s little- known piano concerto number 5, Egyptian. Dick Doherty’s Comedy Vault, Remington’s Restaurant, 124 Boylston St., 617-482-0110, call for reservations and complete sched- Emerson String Quartet, Bank of America Celebrity Series, New ule. Showtimes: Thu–Sat at 9 p.m.; open mic Sun at 9 p.m. Cover: England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St,, 617-482- $10–25. Located in an actual bank vault downstairs in Remington’s 6661. Apr 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $43–53. The Quartet returns to Jordan Eating and Drinking Exchange, this club features Boston’s top comics. Hall to perform the second part of the complete Mendelssohn Cycle. Mar 31—Greg Howell and Friends; Apr 1 & 2—Mitch Stinson and Boston’s Best Standup; Apr 3—Tom Dustin hosts Open Mike Night. Kari Lønning • Baskets Mathew Metz • Ceramics Ford & Forlano • Jewelry Rebecca Hungerford • Metal Emmanuel Music, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., 617-536- 3356. Sun at 10 a.m. Admission: free will offering. Conductor Craig Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Showtimes: Wed Smith leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Emmanuel Music in the & Thu at 8 p.m.; Fri at 9 p.m.; Sat at 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets: $15–20, Weekly Bach Cantata. dinner packages available. Every Fri—The Night Shift features troupes from around the region as well as original shows by Improv Handel and Haydn Society, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., 617- Asylum main stage members and alumni, tickets: $10; Every Sat at 266-3605. Tickets: $29–74. Apr 8 at 8 p.m., Apr 10 at 3 p.m. Music midnight —The Midnight Show promises to be quick-witted, contro- director Grant Llewellyn leads a performance of Brahms’ A German versial and hilarious. Requiem and other Brahms and Haydn compositions, joined by soprano Elizabeth Futral and baritone Philip Cutlip. ImprovBoston, Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-576-1253. Showtimes: Wed at 8 p.m.; Thu & Fri at 8 and 10 p.m.; Lang Lang, Bank of America Celebrity Series, Symphony Hall, 301 Sat at 6, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sun at 7 p.m. Cover: $5–12. This comedy Mass. Ave., 617-482-6661. Mar 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32–57. This troupe features sketch comedy, games, original music and audience young, piano-playing phenomenon burst upon the scene with a revi- participation. Wed (through Mar 31)—The Hump; Thu—UnNatural Carolyn Morris Bach • Jewelry Kurt Walrath • Glass Andrew Muggleton • Furniture Lynn Yarrington • Wearables talizing energy that drives audiences out of their seats with thunder- Selection and The Great & Secret Comedy Show; Fri—Backstory and ous exclamation. Lang performs a program of works by Mozart, TheatreSports; Sat—ImprovBoston Family Show and ImprovBoston Chopin, Schumann, Liszt and Rachmaninoff. Mainstage; Sun—Sgt. Culpepper’s Improvisational Jamboree.
Music at the Gardner, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Jimmy Tingle’s Off Broadway, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Fenway, 1-866-468-7619. Tickets: $10–20, children $5. Apr 2 at Somerville, 617-591-1616. Founded by comic, actor and writer 1:30 p.m.—Jazz at the Gardner featuring a performance by Jimmy Tingle, this multi-use venue features both established and Syncopation; Apr 3 at 1:30 p.m.—Young Artists Showcase featuring aspiring performers. Mar 28 & Apr 4 at 9 p.m.—College Comedy pianist Kotaro Fukuma, first-prize winner at the 2003 Cleveland Night, tickets: $8, students $5; Apr 1 & 2 at 7:30 p.m.—An Evening International Piano Competition; Apr 10 at 1:30 p.m.—Sunday with Jimmy Tingle, tickets: $20; Apr 1 & 8 at 10 p.m.—It’s Not That Concert Series featuring the Borromeo String Quartet. Late Show hosted by Peter Dutton, tickets: $10; Apr 3 & 10 at 7 p.m.—Women in Comedy, tickets: $10; Apr 7 at 7:30 p.m.— Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, Bank of America Celebrity Jimmy Tingle’s Stage Time Variety Show. Series, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., 617-482-6661. Apr 6 at 8 Chuck Aydlett • Ceramics Meg Little • Fiber Decorative Elizabeth Garvin • Jewelry Kathleen Dustin • Mixed Media p.m. Tickets: $32–57. Following a triumphant 2004 appearance with Nick’s Comedy Stop, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. Thu at members of the Silk Road Ensemble, Ma once again brings audiences 8:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 8:45 p.m. Cover: $10–15. Nick’s is the city’s along on another leg of his landmark musical journey from West to longest-running comedy club. Mar 31–Apr 2—Brad Mastrangelo; East. The evening’s program includes Armenian folk songs as well as Apr 7–9—Mark Scalia. works from countries as varied as China, Iran, France and Romania. CONVENTIONS & EXPOS COMEDY Bayside Expo & Conference Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., 617- The Comedy Connection, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 474-6000. Opening Apr 2: Sat & Sun at 4:30 p.m., Tue at 11 a.m., Neal Drobnis • Glass Randall Darwall & Brian Murphy • Wearables 617-248-9700. Cover and times may vary. Call for full schedule. Wed–Fri at 7 p.m., Apr 9 at 12:30 p.m.—Big Apple Circus, tickets: Named “The Best Comedy Club in the Country” (USA Today), this $13–$53; Apr 9–10: American Baby’s Baby Faire, tickets: $8. venue has featured national and local stand-up acts such as Wendy Liebman, Chris Rock, Rosie O’Donnell and Dave Chappelle. Mar 28 & Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., 617- April 1-3, 2005 Apr 4 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase hosted by Tony V, tickets: $12; 954-2400. Apr 2–5—Boston Gift Show; Apr 10 & 11—Northeast Mar 30 at 8 p.m.—Mike Donovan, tickets: $12; Mar 31 & Apr 7 at Foodservice & Lodging Expo and Conference. Call for registration info. 8:30 p.m.—Frank Santos “The R-Rated Hypnotist,” tickets: $15; Apr Seaport World Trade Center 2 at 8 p.m.—Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, tickets: $29; Apr 2 at Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., 617-954-2000. Apr 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 10:15 p.m.—Jim Lauletta, tickets: $20; Apr 8 & 9 at 8 and 10:15 6—NEPC Produce and Floral Expo; Apr 9–12—2005 American p.m.—Jim Norton, tickets: $25. Association of Community Colleges Convention. CRAFTBOSTON Friday, 10am-8pm The Comedy Studio at the Hong Kong, 1236 Mass. Ave., Harvard Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., 617-266-1810. Saturday, 10am-6pm Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; nightly Apr 1–3: Fri from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat ’til 6 p.m., Sun from 11 Sunday, 11am-5pm shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $7–10.A a.m.–5 p.m.— Craft Boston: New England’s premier craft expo, tick- Presented by place where fresh talent is discovered and headliners experiment. ets: $14, seniors $12, children under 12 free. The Society of Arts and Crafts For directions or information 14 PANORAMA Featuring 175 Contemporary Craft Artists www.craftboston.org • 617.266.1810
CURRENTLY $7.50; seniors $5.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Discounted admission Under the BIG TOP for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larger-than- by Scott Roberto life images on a five-story high, domed screen. Now showing: through Apr 3—Mystery of the Nile; Roar: Lions of the Kalahari; espite the bitter Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, Amazing Journeys; Forces of Nature. Dthere is at least one New York institution that is always welcome in the land of the bean and the Simons IMAX Theater, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 1-866-815-4629. Open Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat 10 cod. Big Apple Circus has been an annual visi- a.m.–9:45 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: tor to Boston since the mid-1980s, and the 27th $8.95; seniors & children (3–11) $6.95. This recent addition to the New production of this one-ring wonder sets up its tent England Aquarium is the first large-format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing capability. Now showing: Aliens of the Deep; Sharks 3D. at the Bayside Expo Center April 2–May 8. Entitled Picturesque, the latest Big Apple show has an art-related theme, drawing on such icons GALLERIES as Degas, Chagall and Toulouse-Lautrec for Barbara Krakow Gallery, 10 Newbury St., 617-262-4490. inspiration and bringing their vibrant work to life Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Gallery attracts top through colorful sets and costumes. As always, contemporary artists from around the world, showcasing work that an international array of talent is on display, from focuses on minimalism and conceptualism. Special exhibits: Born to Shop by Jonathan Seliger; Long Playing: Record Covers by Artists. jugglers and clowns to trapeze artists and animal acts. Highlights include: the flamboyant flourishes Bromfield Art Gallery, 27 Thayer St., 617-451-305. Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features shows by
cus of renowned Russian bird, dog and cat trainer members of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visiting artists are Svetlana Shamsheeva (pictured left); the lyrical selected by current members. balancing act of Swiss-born acrobat Mei Ling; and the antics of Hall of Fame clown Grandma Childs Gallery, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri 9 a.m.– (Barry Lubin), who had been delighting Big Apple 6 p.m.; Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-running of the com- mercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has one of the largest inven-
audiences since 1982. Refer to listing, page 21. tories of oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints and sculpture in Stage Spotlight
Bertrand Guay/Big Apple Cir the United States. Special exhibits: Werner Drewes, 1899–1985; Gertrude Beals Bourne; Artists in Brahmin Boston; Alexander Brook: WHEELOCK FAMILY THEATRE DANCE Balloon, Rejected) and Mike Judge (Beavis & Butthead) return for a Selected Drawings. The Beanstalk, second program of new independent animation. Swan Lake, Teatro Lirico d’Europa, Cutler Majestic Theatre at Gallery NAGA, 67 Newbury St., 617-267-9060. Tue–Sat 10 the Giant, and JACK Emerson College, 219 Tremont St., 1-800-233-3123. Apr 1 at 7:30 Harvard Film Archive, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 24 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Gallery NAGA specializes in studio furniture and paint- APRIL 8–MAY 8, 2005 FRI. @ 7:30, SAT. & SUN. @ 3 P.M. p.m. Tickets: $35–75. This presentation of the Tchaikovsky classic Quincy St., Cambridge 617-495-4700. Call for showtimes, complete ings by New England artists, and also exhibits works by contemporary SCHOOL VACATION WEEK MATINEES APRIL 19–22 @ 1 P.M. features the Russian National Ballet Theatre of Moscow and the Sofia schedule and ticket prices. With over 300 films shown per year, HFA is photographers, printmakers and sculptors. Special exhibits: opening 617-879-2300 • www.wheelock.edu/wft Symphony Orchestra. Based on a fairy tale, Swan Lake tells the story one of the most active art cinemas in New England. Now showing: Mar Apr 1—Sam Earle: Scrap Paintings; Masako Kamiya: New Paintings. in the historic Fenway of Prince Siegfried and the woman he loves, Princess Odette, who 29 at 9 p.m.—Andy Warhol’s Tarzan and Jane Regained…Sort of; Apr has been transformed into a white swan by a spell that can only be 1 & 3 at 7 p.m.—Los Angeles Plays Itself; Apr 8 at 7 p.m.—An evening Howard Yezerski Gallery, 14 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, 617-262- broken by the fidelity of a young lover. Will Siegfried be that man? with director Todd Solondz featuring screenings of Palindromes and 0550. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Features contemporary art, includ- Welcome to the Dollhouse; Apr 10 at 9 p.m.—The Talented Mr. Ripley. ing photography, sculpture and prints. Special exhibits: Lalla A. BOSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE Essaydi: Converging Territories and Brian Zink: Wall Hangings. FILM Loews Boston Common, corner of Tremont and Avery streets, 617- Anne of Green Gables 423-3499 or 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes, complete schedule International Poster Gallery, 205 Newbury St., 617-375-0076. THE MUSICAL The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876-6837. Call and ticket prices. This state-of-the-art cineplex is the largest down- www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon– APRIL 9–10, 16–17, 20–23, 2005 for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $8.50; matinees town movie theater in New England, featuring 4,500 stadium seats 6 p.m. This internationally recognized fine art poster gallery displays McCormack Theatre at UMass Boston $7.50; seniors & children $5.50. Classic, cutting-edge and world cin- and 19 oversized screens spanning 100,000 square feet. original vintage posters from the 1890s through the post-World War II ema with a different double feature almost every day. Now showing: modern masters. Special exhibit: through Apr 10—Mid-Century 617-424-6634 • www.theatermania.com Mar 28—Chinatown; Mar 29—Criss Cross and This Gun for Hire; Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Modern: The Posters of Armin Hofmann. Mar 30—Point Break; Mar 31—Collateral and To Live and Die in Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete schedule. L.A.; Apr 1–7—The Animation Show 2005; Apr 8 & 9—Days of Tickets: $9; students & seniors $8. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film L’Attitude Gallery, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400. Tue–Sat 10 Being Wild; Apr 9 & 10—Heaven’s Gate. Program has grown to become one of the nation’s finest exhibitors of a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun & Mon noon–5 p.m. Features contemporary sculp- ADVERTISE IN OUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT contemporary international cinema, restored classics and premieres ture, crafts and art for the home, garden and commercial environ- Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 617-734- of American independent films. Now showing: Apr 1—The Girl with ments. The gallery also boasts an outdoor sculpture garden. Over 75 THEATRE SECTION. CALL TYLER 2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $8.50; the Red Scarf; Apr 2—Muhsin Bey; Apr 3—What’s a Human U.S. and international artists are represented in various mediums, members $5.50; seniors & children $5.50. This independent movie Anyway?; Apr 7—Q&A with Director Todd Solondz following a including glass, ceramics, wood, stone, mixed media and textiles. MONTGOMERY AT 617-423-3400 house screens recent indie films, as well as the classics. Now show- screening of Palindromes; Apr 8—Motherland Hotel. Special exhibit: Works by Alejandro and Moira Sina. ing: Millions; Million Dollar Baby, Head-On; Academy Award OR INFORMATION. Nominated Shorts: Live Action and Animation. Midnight screenings: Mugar Omni Theater, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or 617- Nielsen Gallery, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. Tue–Sat 10 Apr 1—The Animation Show, cult animators Don Hertzfeldt (Billy’s 333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection of contemporary
16 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 17 CURRENTLY paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special exhibits: John Lees: 1 & 8 from 3–5 p.m., Apr 2 & 3 and 9 & 10 from 2–4 p.m.—Zoom Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Call for Emergency Music, Spitzz, The Bon Savants, Enway and others; Johann’s Castle; Damien DiBona: Between Wonder and Structure. Zone; Apr 6 from 1:30–2:30 p.m.—Pint-Sized Science. full schedule. Tickets: $12–14. This intimate coffeehouse in Apr 8 & 9— WERS-FM and Rock On! Boston present: The New Harvard Square was a starting place for legendary folk icons such Deal, tickets: $20. Pepper Gallery, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri 10 Family Concert: Score! Another Side of Symphonic, Boston as Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. Mar 30 at 8 p.m.—Zoe Lewis and a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to presenting con- Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., 617-266- Peter Donnelly, tickets: $12; Mar 31 & Apr 1 at 8 p.m.—Richard Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Place, 617-931-2000. The temporary representational and abstract work by living artists, the 1200. Performances: Apr 6, 8 & 9 at 10 and 11:50 a.m.; Apr 7 at 10 Shindell and Anais Mitchell, tickets: $25; Apr 2 at 8 p.m.—The Orpheum opened in 1852 and was the sight of the first Boston gallery rotates its exhibitions every five weeks to represent different a.m. only. Tickets: $18. The Boston Symphony Orchestra, led by Bluehouse, tickets: $12; Apr 3 at 7 p.m.—John Stewart, tickets: Symphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Booker T. members of the artistic community, both established and upcoming. director Bruce Hangen, hosts a youth and family concert series high- $20; Apr 7 at 8 p.m.—Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, tickets: $25; Apr 9 at Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Apr 1 at 7:30 p.m.— Special exhibit: Recollections: Assemblages and Collages: Suzi lighting film scoring compositions, including works by John Williams. 8 p.m.—Bill Susan Werner, tickets: $22; Apr 10 at 7:30 p.m.— JAM’N 94.5-FM presents Old Skool Fresh Fest with Naughty By Cohens, Marcus Kennedy and Randa Newland. Steve Tibbetts and Choying Drolma, tickets: $20. Nature, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Rob Base and Kid Capri, tickets: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Refer $26.50; Apr 9 at 8 p.m.—Lewis Black, tickets: $37.50–45.50. Photographic Resource Center, Boston University, 832 Common- to listing in Museums. The fine arts are not just for adults. Special Dick’s Last Resort, 55 Huntington Ave., 617-267-8080, wealth Ave., 617-353-0700. Tue, Wed, Fri from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu activities: Mon–Fri at 3:30 p.m.—Children’s Room, free gallery and www.dickslastresort.com. No cover. Call for complete performance Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562-8800. from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun from noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3. workshop program for children ages 6 to 12, offering active explo- schedule. Live music daily from classic rock acts and cover bands, Call for complete schedule. Intimate setting with a big sound, PRC exhibitions and educational programs are guided by a philo- ration of the MFA’s collection through art projects, drama, poetry and 74 kinds of beer and dining options that include buckets of ribs, Paradise is one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows 18+ sophical inquiry into the intersection of photography with other aes- music; Tue & Wed at 3:30 p.m.—Books Bring Art Alive explores the shrimp, lobster, crab cakes, chicken and crab legs. unless otherwise noted. Mar 28 at 8 p.m.—The Fenway thetic, professional and critical discourses. Special exhibit: opening MFA collections using picture books, gallery activities and adult/child Recordings Sessions presents: Graham Coxon with 22-20s and the Apr 1—Rani Matar. art projects. The Middle East, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-EAST. Golden Republic, tickets: $12; Mar 31 at 9 p.m.—Surprise Me Mr. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise Davis featuring The Slip and Nathan Moore with Meowsker, tickets: Pucker Gallery, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat 10 Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline, 617-731- noted. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–20. Whether $12; Apr 1 at 9 p.m.—Radio 4 with Supersystem and Baby a.m.– 5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Featuring works by Israeli, American 6400. The first puppetry center in New England presents the magical Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this entertainment club Strange, tickets: $12; Apr 2 at 9 p.m.—Mason Jennings with and internationally known contemporary artists. Named by the world of puppet theater to a broad community, enlightening audi- showcases the best alternative and indie rock bands in town. Mar Jonathan Rice, tickets: $15; Apr 3 at 8 p.m.—The Psychedelic Boston Phoenix as one of the best art galleries in the city: “You can ences of all ages. Tickets: $8.50. Mar 30 & 31 at 10:30 a.m.—A 30 (upstairs)—The Rock Off Title Bout with Detachment Kit vs. Furs with The Shore, tickets: $25; Apr 4 at 8 p.m.—Dogs Die in make a case for the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though Spring Surprise; Apr 6 & 7 at 10:30 a.m.—Three Pigs and Other Read Yellow, and Shanghai Valentine vs. Bones Brigade; Apr 1— Hot Cars, Phoenix and Longview, tickets: $14; Apr 5 at 8 p.m.— it’s really more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special exhibit: Great Tales, with Deborah Costine of the Gerwick Puppets. Apollo Sunshine, The Lot Six, Mittens and The Beatings; Apr 2— Bloc Party with The Ponys and French Toast, tickets: $12; Apr 6 at INUIT: Carvings and Works on Paper. The Bomb Squad, Scarecrow Collection and Spiritual Rez; Apr 8 p.m.—The Wonder Stuff, tickets: $15; Apr 8 at 9 p.m.—The 5—Glen Phillips (formerly of Toad the Wet Sprocket) and Blue Wailers with deSoL, tickets: $22.50–25.50; Apr 9 at 9 p.m.—Josh Robert Klein Gallery, 38 Newbury St., 617-267-7997. Tue–Fri 10 LIVE MUSIC Merl, tickets: $16–17; Apr 3–5 and Apr 7–9 (upstairs)—The Rouse with Amy Correia, tickets: $15; Apr 10 at 8 p.m.—The Kills a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Devoted to fine art photography WBCN-FM Rock ’n’ Roll Rumble featuring: Furvis, Baby Boy H, with Scout Niblett and Archie Bronson Outfit, tickets: $12. from the 19th century through the present day, the gallery has fea- Avalon, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popular nightclub tured works by such well-known artists as Ansel Adams and Diane hosts rock and pop music acts prior to evening dance nights with Arbus. Special exhibit: Olivia Parker. DJs. Mar 30 at 8 p.m.—Rusted Root, tickets: $18; Mar 31 at 6:30 p.m.—Steve Vai with Eric Sardinas, tickets: $22.50–25; Apr 1 at 7 Society of Arts and Crafts, 175 Newbury St., 617-266-1810. p.m.—Ray Lamontagne, tickets: $17; Apr 7 at 6:30 p.m.—Bowling Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest non-profit for Soup, American Hi-Fi, Riddlin’ Kids and MC Lar, tickets: $15; Apr crafts organization in the country (more than 100 years old) special- 10 at 7:30 p.m.—Mindless Self Indulgence, tickets: $16. izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics range from cutting edge to traditional and from func- Axis, 13 Landsdowne St., 617-262-2437. This popular nightclub tional to sculptural. Special exhibit: Susie Ganch: Necklace. Special hosts rock and pop musical acts prior to evening dance nights with event: Apr 1–3—Craft Boston: New England’s premier craft expo at DJs. Mar 29 at 10 p.m.—John Digweed, tickets: $15; Mar 31 at 10 the Seaport World Trade Center. p.m.—Tempting Fate Review, tickets: $20; Apr 2 at 6:30 p.m.— Copeland with Acceptance, Lovedrug and As Tall As Lions, tickets: Vose Galleries, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. Mon–Fri 8:30 $12; Apr 3 at 6:30 p.m.—Alternative Press and Vans present: a.m.– 5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Established in 1841, Vose Straylight Run with Minus The Bear, The Honorary Title, Gratitude and Galleries—the oldest family-owned art gallery in the United Spitalfield, tickets: $12–15; Apr 4 at 6:30 p.m.—Tsunami Bomb States—specializes in American artists from the 18th, 19th and with Over It, The F-Ups and Plan B, tickets: $12; Apr 6 at 10 p.m.—1 early 20th centuries. ON 1 Tour: RUPEE backed by the .COM Band with Sound Vibration and Everlast Sounds, tickets: $20–25; Apr 9 at 6 p.m.—Darkbuster with The Ducky Boys, The Skels and Far from Finished, tickets: $12. KIDS CORNER Bernadette Peters in Concert, Bank of America Celebrity Series, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, 617-536- Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., 617-482-6661. Apr 3 at 3 p.m. 5400. Refer to listing in Sightseeing section. The first publicly Tickets: $42–87. Tony, Drama Desk and Golden Globe Award-winner supported municipal library in the world hosts many activities and Bernadette Peters, who was nominated for a Tony for her turn in the special programs for children, including live performances, story- Broadway revival of Gypsy in 2003, performs a concert featuring telling, interactive computer activities and films. Special events: Apr 1 such Broadway classics as “Not A Day Goes By,” “Being Alive,” at 10 a.m.—Kids’ Cinema; Apr 8 at 10 a.m.—Reading Readiness; “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Time Heals Everything.” Apr 10 at 2:30 p.m.—Family Chinese Concert. Bob the Chef’s Restaurant and Jazz Cafe, 604 Columbus Ave., The Children’s Museum, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress St., 617- 617-536-6204. Cover varies. Call for complete performance sched- 426-8855. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily organized activities in ule. Casual dining and live entertainment. Enjoy soul and jazz from the Art Studio, Play Space and KidStage such as music and move- local performers Thu–Sat at 7 or 7:30 p.m. Kick back with a leisurely ment, finger puppet making and kitchen science. Special events: Apr jazz brunch Sun 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
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CURRENTLY The Alley, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Thu–Sat 10 p.m.–2 OPERA Getting CRAFTY a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famous Boylston Street alleyway, by Christine Celli this one-stop nightspot includes the Big Easy Bar, Sugar Shack and The Crucible, Opera Boston, Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson Sweetwater Cafe. Party Mardi Gras-style on Boston’s version of College, 219 Tremont St., 1-800-233-3123. Performances: Apr 8 at or many, crafts can mean anything from mac- Bourbon Street. 7:30 p.m., Apr 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $30–90. Written by Robert Ward Faroni necklaces created at summer camp to and based upon Arthur Miller’s impassioned parable of witchcraft in hand-painted mugs made at the mall. But here in Boston Billiard Club, 126 Brookline Ave., 617-536-POOL. Ranked colonial Salem, this Pulitzer Prize winner has been praised for its Number One Billiard Club in the country by Billiards Digest, this beauty, nobility and power and deemed comparable to the great Boston, the Society of Arts and Crafts has qui- nightspot is perfect for pool aficionados and novices alike. Mon—free masterworks of the classical repertory. etly been fashioning fine art through activities like lessons; Wed—Ladies’ Night: each lady gets 25 percent off table basket weaving and pottery for more than 100 time. Four ladies per table play for free; Sun–Thu—League Night. Eugene Onegin, Boston Lyric Opera, The Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., 1-800-447-7400. Performances: Mar 30 & Apr 1, 5, 8 years. In recent times, the non-profit organization Boston Rocks Nightclub, 245 Quincy Market (near Faneuil Hall), and 12 at 7:30 p.m., Apr 3 & 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $34–159. In has highlighted work by skilled artisans through 617-726-1110. Thu–Sat 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover varies. 21+. Where Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale, Tatiana, pensive and shy, loses her CraftBoston, an annual gathering at the Seaport Boston comes to rock. Fri—6one7 presents The Loft with R & B and heart to the sophisticated Onegin. He rebuffs her: she’s too inno- hip-hop music; Sat—Shotgun Saturdays with VJ Johnnie Walker cent. But years later, Onegin meets Tatiana again. This time, she’s World Trade Center. This year’s event takes place Black spinning Top 40. No hats allowed. everything he yearns for: poised, womanly—and married. Who’s from April 1–3 and promises more than 175 crying now? artists presenting jewelry, furniture and more to a Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Thu–Sat 9 p.m.– bevy of eager art lovers from all over the world. 2 a.m. No cover. In the back of the 209 restaurant, you’ll find the Moonshine and Satellite lounges, voted “Best of Boston” by SPECIAL EVENTS Those who like to tinker themselves can learn from Boston magazine and The Improper Bostonian for best gay and the masters through various lectures, and there’s lesbian nightspot. Big Apple Circus: Picturesque, Bayside Expo and Executive even themed tours for collectors of specific media, Conference Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., Columbia Point, 617-931- Jillian’s Boston, 145 Ipswich St. (behind Fenway Park), 617-437- 2787. Performances begin Apr 3: Wed–Fri at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., such as ceramics or glass. This grand bazaar kicks 0300. www.jilliansboston.com. Open daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. One of Sat & Sun at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m., Apr 5 at 11 a.m. only. Tickets: off with a preview gala on March 31 from 6–9:30 Boston’s largest entertainment complexes, this fun and diverse club $13–53. The 27th season under the big top borrows from the ydlett p.m., where attendees can enjoy food, cocktails attracts over a million people a year. Features 50 pool tables, 200 world’s greatest artists, including Renoir, Degas, Chagall, Toulouse- and live jazz while getting a sneak peek at the high-tech games, blackjack for fun, six full bars, Lucky Strike Lanes Lautrec, Calder and Picasso, and their depictions of the circus. This on the third floor and full-service dining and late-night dancing at one-ring circus brings its art to life with acrobats and jugglers, birds works up for sale. Refer to listings, pages 14 & 18. Tequila Rain on the first floor. Proper dress required. and horses, flying men and women and clowns in a show you won’t art by Chuck A soon forget. Refer to story, page 16. The Modern, 36 Lansdowne St., 617-536-2100. Tue, Thu, Fri & Regattabar, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge, Mar 30—Benefit for Charles River Skatepark featuring The Sterns, Sat 10:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover varies. Located behind Fenway Park, Boston Wine Festival, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, 1- 617-661-5099. Call for complete schedule and ticket information. Blue Letter Days and others; Mar 31—OK Go and The Sun; Apr 1— this chic lounge offers a laid-back alternative to the dance clubs 888-660-WINE. Through Apr 8. Call for ticket prices and full event Mar 29 at 7:30 p.m.—Los Changos Trio; Mar 31 at 7:30 p.m.—Pierre John Doe with Brett Rosenberg Problem; Apr 2—The Album Leaf that fill most of the street. DJs perform nightly, specializing in inter- schedule or visit www.bostonwinefestival.net. Apr 1—New World Hurel Trio; Apr 1 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Johnny A.; Apr 2 at 7:30 and with Bloodthirsty Lovers; Apr 3—The Queers with The Black Halos; national music. Merlots, experience what many New World areas such as the 10 p.m.—Rory Block; Apr 3 & 10 at 12:30 p.m.—The World Apr 9—John Davis of Superdrag; Apr 10—Dial M For Murder. Central Coast, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand Famous Harlem Gospel Choir; Apr 6 at 7:30 p.m.—Kate McGarry CD The Rack, 24 Clinton St., 617-725-1051. Open daily, 11:30 a.m.–2 are producing, served with a spring buffet dinner, tickets: $85; Apr Release Party; Apr 7 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Sonya Kitchell; Apr 9 at Wally’s Cafe, 427 Massachusetts Ave., 617-424-1408. Mon–Sat from a.m. No cover. This upscale billiards club, restaurant and bar is 5—Join Charles Thomas, vice president and director of Rudd 7:30 and 10 p.m.—David Maxwell’s Max Attack CD Release Party. 9 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun from noon–2 a.m. Bands play at 9 p.m. No cover. known for attracting celebrities, as well as Boston’s young profes- Vineyards & Winemaking, to sample the Rudd cabernet family Wally’s was established in 1947 by Joseph L. Walcot, the first African- sional crowd. Live music every night except Saturday; DJs nightly blend along with a four-course meal by chef Daniel Bruce, tickets: Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers American to own a nightclub in Boston. It played a large part in the from 10 p.m.–2 a.m. $85; Apr 7—Wines of Bordeaux with Clive Coates, a tour through Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 and 10 p.m.; growth of jazz music in this country and continues to host live jazz daily. the famous wine region, tickets: seminar and dinner $305, dinner Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Sun at 7 and 9 p.m. unless otherwise The Roxy, 279 Tremont St., 617-338-7699. Thu–Sat 10 p.m.–2 only $205; Apr 8—Closing event, an extensive preview of the noted. Tickets: $15–65. Combination tickets include dinner and a.m. Cover: $10–15. Thu—“The Latin Quarter”; Fri—R&B, hip-hop wines being considered for the 17th annual festival, tickets: $100. show. Mar 29—Sylvia Greenberg, tickets: $20, $58 with dinner; Mar NIGHTCLUBS and reggae; Sat—High-energy house, techno and dance music. 31—Richard Elliott, tickets: $24, $62 with dinner; Apr 1 & 2—John National Acrobats of Taiwan, R.O.C., Bank of America Pizzarelli, tickets: $35, $73 with dinner; Apr 5—Marta Topferova, Aria, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Tue–Sun 11 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: Sophia’s, 1270 Boylston St., 617-351-7001. Cover varies. A roman- Celebrity Series, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., 617-482-6661. tickets: $15, $53 with dinner; Apr 6—Joey DeFrancesco, tickets: $5–15. Call for age restrictions. Located in the basement of the Wilbur tic, upbeat favorite of those who like to salsa. Whether it’s on the out- Apr 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32–55. Plates dance, flags appear $20, $58 with dinner; Apr 7—Myanna, tickets: $12, $50 with dinner; Theatre, this nightspot features a chic decor with plush red couches door upper deck or in the exposed-brick interior, guests keep movin’ animated and gravity vanishes as the 40 accomplished members Apr 8 & 9—Najee, tickets: $28, $66 with dinner. and dance music—from International to House. Dress to impress. to Latin beats and live music. Wed–Sat—salsa lessons; Wed—“Salsa of the National Fu Hsing Dramatic Arts Academy challenge the Boston.com”; Fri—“Sangria and Salsa”; Sat—DJ Edwin Matos. physical limits of the human body, performing startling stunts Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617-625-4088. Avalon, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Thu–Sun 10 p.m.–2 with assured equanimity. These nimble acrobats twist and bend Apr 2 at 8 p.m.—Get Back! The Cast of Beatlemania, tickets: a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ on Thu & Fri; 21+ on Sat & Sun. One of Venu, 100 Warrenton St., 617-338-8061. Thu–Sun 11 p.m.–2 a.m. their bodies in ways inconceivable by most, making the only $24.50–27.50; Apr 3 at 8 p.m.—Awilo Longomba, tickets: $25; Apr Boston’s premier nightclubs featuring Euro and Top 40 dance nights. Cover varies. You’ll find a highly fashionable Euro crowd at this discernible backbone in this production the ancient Chinese 4 at 8 p.m.—Dixie Dregs & the Steve Morse Band, tickets: $24.50; It’s also the city’s largest club venue for live music acts. Thu—Hip- Theater District club. DJs nightly. tradition that it preserves. Apr 8 at 8 p.m.—Battlefield Band, tickets: $21.50–27.50; Apr 9 at 8 hop night; Fri—renowned DJs from around the world at “Avaland”; p.m.—Ellis Paul CD Release, tickets: $21.50–22.50; Apr 10 at 8 Sat—Tease with DJ Adilson; Sun—Gay Night. Whiskey Park, Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 64 Arlington St., 617-542- WCRB Classical Cartoon Festival, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. p.m.—Soul Sirkus, tickets: $24.50–34.50. 1482. Rande Gerber, husband to Cindy Crawford, opened the latest Ave., 617-266-1200. Tickets: $27–95. Apr 2 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Axis, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Mon & Thu–Sun 10 p.m.–2 installment of his Whiskey franchise, a posh addition to the Boston Tickets: $7. The 7th annual Classical Cartoon Festival features non- T.T. the Bear’s Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617-492-BEAR. a.m. Cover: $5–20, 19+. Mon—“Static,” gay night; Thu—“Spend” (no night scene. The 3,500 square-foot space contains two separate stop screenings of classic Warner Brothers cartoons, including Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–14. cover); Fri—“Avaland,” hip-hop; Sat—“Lushlife,” alternative party hits. bars—one more intimate, and the other a lively lounge. What’s Opera, Doc? and other popular Bugs Bunny hits.
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CURRENTLY satire, schtick and sociology uses humor and spoken word to create Olly’s Prison, American Repertory Theatre, Zero Arrow Theatre, Zero American GOTHIC a non-traditional evening of theatre that explores this country’s Arrow St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. Performances begin Apr 1: by Christopher Wallenberg diverse peoples and histories. The troupe consists of three Latino Sun, Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. members (Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza) who Tickets $35–45. In an ordinary London flat, a desperate man is driv- he Phantom of the Opera is the granddad- have been performing together for 20 years. Each artist plays multi- en to commit an unspeakable act. Can he ever be free from the retri- Tdy of epic musicals—just about the biggest, ple characters, crossing all racial, social and sexual boundaries. bution of society, or will the legacy of the deed haunt him for all his most lavish and popular show out there. It may be life? Edward Bond, one of Britain’s most lauded and controversial Den of Thieves, Company One, Plaza Theatres, Boston Center for playwrights, crafts a magnificent play, originally written for television, melodramatic and treacly, but theatregoers love it. the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances begin Mar 31: that is a scorching investigation into the forces of repression and the Beginning March 30, they’ll be flocking to Thu–Sat at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 p.m., Sun at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. When an quest for freedom that binds our lives. Boston’s opulent, recently-restored Opera House unlikely squad of thieves band together to steal $750,000, they become prisoners in a mob boss’s basement. Told they have until sunrise to Peter Pan, The Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., 1-800-447-7400. to watch their beloved, gothic thriller, which tells choose one person to die and three to donate their thumbs, the four Performances Mar 29–Apr 3: Tue–Thu at 7 p.m., Fri–Sat at 7:30 the haunting story of a masked control-freak who struggle for self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-love in a high- p.m., Sat at 2 p.m., Sun at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25–75. In her lurks beneath the Paris Opera House, plotting to octane battle for survival in this outrageous black comedy by Stephen farewell performance, Tony award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight Adly Guirgis (Our Lady of 121st Street, Last Days of Judas Iscariot). on the 100th anniversary of the immortal James M. Barrie tale. This transform a young female soprano into the next timeless musical masterpiece—complete with the evil Captain Hook, big opera star. Eighteen years after Andrew Lloyd Gagarin Way, Súgán Theatre Company, Roberts Theatre, Calderwood a crafty crocodile and the enchantment of Never Never Land—still Webber and Cameron Mackintosh first premiered Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., 617-933- has the power to touch, inspire, dazzle and charm. their behemoth in London, the Phantom jugger- 8600. Performances begin Apr 1: Wed–Sat at 8 p.m., Sat. at 4 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets $34–38. Existentialism, the crisis of masculinity, The Phantom of the Opera, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., naut is still going strong. And last winter’s release globalization and anarchy are on the agenda in this black comedy by 617-931-2787. Performances begin Mar 30: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at of the film version breathed new life into its stage Scottish playwright Gregory Burke that was hailed as among the best 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $23–83. With some of counterpart. Not that it needed the infusion. The of 2001 by The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and The Observer. the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, directed show with the crashing chandelier is already Living Out, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-437-7172. by Harold Prince, traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera Broadway’s second longest-running musical and Performances: Wed at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance the biggest-selling entertainment phenomenon of Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $19–45. When a Latin into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. American immigrant with children of her own signs on as the nanny for cus all time, with receipts of $3.2 billion worldwide. a have-it-all power lawyer, both mothers must struggle to find common Shear Madness, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton St., 617- Refer to listing, page 23. ground across a vast cultural divide. Acclaimed by critics in both New 426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6:30 and 9:30
Joan Mar York and Los Angeles, this crisply satiric but ultimately sympathetic new p.m., Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34–50. Boston’s hilarious play offers an hilarious, heart-wrenching vision of the American dream. whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at catching the killer. SPORTS Blue Man Group, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617-931- Become an armchair sleuth in the longest-running non-musical play 2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m., Fri at 7 Measure for Measure, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, Jorge in U.S. history. The Boston Celtics National Basketball Association p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m.Tickets: $43–53. Hernandez Cultural Center at Villa Victoria, 85 West Newton St., 1- TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway St., 617-523-3030 or This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three muted, blue- 866-811-4111. Performances begin Apr 10: Wed–Sat at 7:30 p.m., 36 Views, Huntington Theatre Company, Boston University Theatre, 617-931-2000. painted performers who spoof both contemporary art and modern Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Apr 6 at 10 a.m. Tickets: $35. Duke Vincentio 264 Huntington Ave., 617-266-0800. Performances through Apr Mar 30 at 7 p.m. vs. Dallas Mavericks technology through wry commentary and bemusing antics. The show of Vienna leaves his strict deputy Angelo in charge to enforce the city’s 10: Wed at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 Apr 3 at 1 p.m. vs. Philadelphia 76ers was recently updated to include new performance pieces, new laws curtailing sexual license. The Duke goes undercover to watch the and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $14–55. With the discovery Apr 6 at 7 p.m. vs. Milwaukee Bucks music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. results, becoming both witness and participant in a chain of events of a rare and ancient Japanese “pillow book,” an unscrupulous art Refer to story, page 8. where even the upright Angelo risks corruption. This production of dealer and a respectable art historian have designs on the find and Company, The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, Shakespeare’s timeless classic features such Boston favorites as Allyn are quickly drawn into a relationship of mutual intrigue. But when 781-871-2787. Performances begin Apr 1: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Burrows, Ken Cheeseman, Paula Langton, John Kuntz and Paula Plum. the authenticity of the artifact is questioned, the men lose more than THEATER Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $24–28. The landmark just their credibility in this intriguing drama by Naomi Iizuka Stephen Sondheim musical—considered to have begun the modern Menopause the Musical, Stuart Street Playhouse, Radisson Hotel, (Language of Angels). Anne of Green Gables, Boston Children’s Theatre, McCormack era of musical theatre—is an energetic, honest and witty look at the 200 Stuart St., 1-800-447-7400. Performances: Wed–Fri at 8 p.m., Theatre, UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., 1-866-811-4111. relationships between an ensemble of quirky and memorable char- Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $42.50. This hilari- Performances: Apr 9 & 10, 16 & 17 and 20–23 at 2 p.m. Tickets: acters punctuated by such songs as “Side By Side By Side,” “You ous celebration of women and “the change” starts with four ladies at TICKETS $10–22. When old Marilla Cuthbert and her curmudgeonly brother Could Drive A Person Crazy” and “Being Alive.” a Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale who bond over their menopausal ail- Matthew finally acknowledged they could use a little help at Green ments—memory loss, brain skips, hot flashes, night sweats, not Bostix, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617-723-5181. Gables, they definitely specified a boy. But there stood Anne at the Constant Star, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 East Merrimack enough sex, too much sex and more. The joyful musical parodies 28 Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall closed Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 train station, and no way to send her back. Anne’s bright willingness St., Lowell, 978-454-3926. Performances: Wed–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at classic Baby Boomer songs. p.m. Information and tickets, including half-price seats on day of event, soon wins the hearts of all Avonlea in this delightful musical adaptation of 4:30 and 8:30; Sun at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $40. Civil rights leader, for the best performing arts around Boston. Subject to availability. L.M. Montgomery’s 1908 novel by Donald Harron and Norman Campbell. journalist, suffragette and mother Ida B. Wells steps out of the past and On the Record, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., 617-931- into the spotlight in this tough, funny and uplifting portrait of a powerful 2787. Performances Apr 5–10: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m.; Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., The Beanstalk, the Giant and Jack, Wheelock Family Theatre, and passionate woman. Playwright Tazewell Thompson splices master- Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37.50–87.50. The new musical TRANSPORTATION 200 The Riverway, 617-879-2300. Performances begin Apr 8: Fri at ful prose with 20 classic spirituals sung a cappella in five-part harmony. sparkles with more than 50 of the most beloved Disney songs ever 7:30 p.m., Sat & Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $12–20. Watch five magic written from some of the most popular films the studio ever made, Boston Town Car, 617-782-4000. Downtown to Logan: $20; beans sprout into a world of adventure! What waits for Jack at the Culture Clash in AmeriCCa, Wimberly Theatre, Calderwood including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Dumbo, Peter Back Bay to Logan: $25. Lincoln Town Car executive sedans avail- top of the towering beanstalk? Young and old alike will roar with Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., 617-266- Pan, Cinderella and Snow White. Take a look behind-the-scenes at one able at reasonable rates. Professional, courteous drivers for tours, laughter at the antics of a crazy cast of characters, drawn from the 0800. Performances: Tue–Sat at 7:30 p.m., Wed, Sat & Sun at 2 very special recording session, where every song you see performed airport, getting around town and long distance runs. All major credit classic figures of the Commedia dell’Arte of 15th century Italy. p.m., Sun at 7 p.m. Tickets: $14–42. This high-octane fusion of ends up “on the record.” cards accepted.
22 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 23 SHOPPING 212-step construction process, features shoes made of top-quality . . . Just a leather and all-natural materials. Available in 164 different size and Heartbeat width combinations. away!
Cartier, 40 Newbury St., 617-262-3300. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. If diamonds are forever, the House of Cartier is timeless. With more than 150 years of experience as one of the world’s leading luxury goods companies, Cartier is a symbol of prestige, glamour, innovation and quality. This premier jeweler offers a dazzling display of dia- monds, jewelry and accessories, including timepieces, silver, crystal, perfume, designer pens and leather accessories.
Chanel Boutique, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel products, including a line of clothing designed by
Diana Aramburu Karl Lagerfeld, as well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances.
SECOND Time Around by Diana Aramburu Ermenegildo Zegna, 39 Newbury St., 617-424-9300. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Originally a small, family-run textile HOWIE MACK 957 Commonwealth Avenue, 617-254-MACK business transformed into a world leader in elegant men’s clothing, oston’s full of hip, trendy stores that’ll add spunk to your wardrobe but leave a dent in this Italian design house has focused passionately on quality since its founding in 1910. Today, Zegna is a fourth-generation, family-run your wallet. For the budget-conscious label addicts among us, sometimes consignment B enterprise that boasts a tradition of designing and producing the At The Corner Mall you have the shops are the only way to go. Enter Sally Porter’s Howie Mack, which sells designer jeans finest in menswear by utilizing exclusive fabric designs. Zegna is also best of Boston with boutiques and that usually go for upwards of $120 for no more than $20. Since its opening in September, the known for its vast, first-rate necktie selection. an international food court offering something for every palate! store has been causing a commotion on Comm. Ave. thanks in large part to its vicinity to John Fluevog, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Sat 11 At the Corner of Winter & Washington Streets neighboring college kids who use the shop to supplement their income as much as their a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer features wardrobe. Howie Mack pays cash for brand name labels such as Armani, Diesel, Abercrombie shoes created by the maverick designer. His highly original creations & Fitch and J. Crew, but only if they’re in mint condition and freshly laundered. Which means range from mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and his tried-and-true “Angels,” placing him on the cutting edge of footwear finally there’s a place where the thrifty shopper can find valuable items at a reasonable price, design for both men and women. The Newbury Street locale is the without having to dig through piles of polyester. only place in Boston to find a wide range of his styles.
John Lewis, Inc., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat 11 I Newbury Street 24 every shopper’s dream. The best way to grasp a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of imaginative the city’s diversity is simply to explore. The fol- design in Boston’s Back Bay for more than 30 years. Using only solid precious metals and natural stones, he makes the jewelry in his own Back Bay/Boylston Street 26 lowing pages describe the various shopping N workshop and signs it with the unique John Lewis trademark. His Charles Street 27 areas and provide a taste of what they offer. aim is “to make jewelry at a reasonable price, of excellent workman- ship and uncommon beauty.” Jewelry designed by John Lewis is D Downtown Crossing 27 creative, professional and impressive—a statement of good taste Faneuil Hall Marketplace 28 NEWBURY STREET and a constant delight to the wearer. E Cambridge/Harvard Square 29 One of the most popular shopping areas in the city, A Knit and Needlepoint Store by Mary Jo Cole, 11 Newbury St. Newbury Street is the home of exclusive designer bou- (between Arlington and Berkeley streets), 617-536-9338; fax 617-536- X Arts & Antiques 29 tiques and high-end fashion shops, numerous art gal- 9333. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun by chance. The fine art of hand- leries, interesting restaurants and cafes, beauty salons painted needlepoint and gorgeous knitting yarns are showcased here. Boston is a shopper’s paradise. You’ll and spas, and unusual gift and jewelry shops. Individual instruction is available at a moment’s notice from the knowl- edgeable staff and there is never a charge for lessons when the project discover stores ranging from heavy- Akris, 16 Newbury St., 617-536-6225. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. is purchased here. Whatever your particular interest, Mary Jo Cole has a weights like Filene’s, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Founded in Switzerland in 1922 by the Kriemler family, this design broad selection of patterns and materials from which to choose. Also Avenue and Giorgio Armani to unique, house is the only true couture house outside of Paris and Milan that offering fine finishing. Visit the website at www.needlepoint-boston.com. closet-sized boutiques. Whether your has distinguished itself for its creative, elegant and modern fashions. Its designer collection for women is comprised of elegant, understated Louis Boston, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; tastes run to exclusive designer creations suits, coats, dresses and a selection of evening wear. Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. Housed in a historic Back or the casual, country look, handmade Bay building that was once the New England Museum of Natural History, furniture or the latest electronic gadgetry, Allen-Edmonds, 36 Newbury St., 617-247-3363. Mon–Sat 9:30 this Boston institution is one of the most unique and influential clothing a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Step out in luxurious style with Allen- stores in the world. It has maintained its cutting-edge allure by offering antique jewelry or superbly crafted Edmonds’ collections of wing tips, capped toes and slip-on kilties upscale men’s fashions by a range of up-and-coming designers, as well leather goods, there’s a store to fulfill and tassles. This world-class men’s footwear retailer, famous for its as women’s fashions, bed and bath items, and home accessories.
24 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 25 S HOPPING Marc Jacobs, 81 Newbury St., 617-425-0707. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.– Crate & Barrel, 777 Boylston St., 617-262-8700. Mon–Sat 10 ’til 7 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. This store has been offering fine men’s 7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. One of the country’s hottest designers has a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Also: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, clothing at realistic prices for four generations and is the oldest fam- finally opened one of his outlets right here in the Hub. This store spe- 617-742-6025; 48 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876-6300. Call for ily-run men’s clothing store in Boston. Located just off Newbury cializes in Jacobs’ hip ready-to-wear line as well as his fabulous other location hours. This fun yet sophisticated home fashions store Street in historic Copley Square, Simon’s has both business and accessories, shoes and men’s line. features everything from kitchenware and furniture to flatware, casual wear in classic and updated styles. Featuring quick, expert glassware and bath and body accessories. alterations for busy travelers, they can often do complete tailoring Newbury Comics, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. Mon–Thu 10 the same day and ship anywhere in the world. Many of the thou- a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Also: Copley Place, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnificent sands of students who graduate from colleges in Boston buy their Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, 617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, including first interview suits at Simon’s and continue to shop wherever they (in the Garage Mall), Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-491-0337; Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, BOSS Hugo Boss and Williams- roam via Simon’s extensive website. www.simonsclothing.com. 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491-7711. You’ll have Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, provide a “wicked good time” at this upstart local chain of music stores, shoppers with many dining options. To receive a free Ultimate which offers hands-down the cheapest CDs in town, including Shopping Excursions card, which offers savings at many Copley CHARLES STREET import, domestic, independent and major label releases. It also fea- Place shops as well as at a number of nearby tourist attractions, tures an array of T-shirts, comic books, jewelry and other pop cul- stop by one of the customer service kiosks. Charles Street is the main commercial area of historic ture kitsch items. Beacon Hill. Brick sidewalks, gas-lit streetlamps, quaint The Heritage on the Garden, 300 Boylston St., 617-426-9500. stores, romantic restaurants and cozy cafes tucked Niketown, 200 Newbury St., 617-267-3400. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– Call for individual store hours. This residential/office/retail complex away on every level of the brownstones make this one 7 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. An enormous temple to the Nike franchise, located alongside the Public Garden features a handful of upscale of the most charming areas in the city. this sporting goods retailer proffers all things Nike, including retailers, including St. John Boutique, Sonia Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. The store features an Candela Spa and Anne Fontaine. Black Ink, 101 Charles St., 617-723-3883; 5 Brattle St., Cambridge, homage to the Boston Marathon, seats from the old Boston Garden 617-497-1221. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Trendy COWBOY BOOTS and autographed shoes from former Marathon champion Uta Pippig. Lux Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747. Mon–Sat 10 knick-knacks, from silk change purses to sensual candles to sushi- MEN N WOMEN N CHILDREN a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux Bond & Green has pro- eating accessories, and nostalgic memorabilia such as tin lunch Boots N Lucchese N Justin N Nocona Tony Lama N Dan Post N Frye N Liberty Pucker Gallery, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat 10 vided its customers with diamonds, gold jewelry, watches and gift- boxes can be found at this quirky, fun gift shop. STETSON HATS a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in 1967 as a showcase for the ware from around the world. The store offers a corporate gift division, Shirts N Belts N Buckles N Bolo Ties talents of Israeli artists, the gallery has displayed and sold a wide range bridal and gift registry, a full-service repair department, gift certifi- Helen’s Leather, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon, Wed, Fri & HELEN’S LEATHER of art across the United States, Canada and around the world, including cates and elegant gift-wrapping. Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thu noon–8 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Closed Tue. 110 Charles St., Boston, MA works by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser. Recent special exhibits For over thirty years, Helen’s Leather has been supplying New 617.742.2077 include the distinctive work of Samuel Bak and Brother Thomas. Marshalls, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Englanders with one of the area’s largest selections of quality Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, 617- Western boots. Boot makers include Lucchese, Liberty, Tony Lama, The Society of Arts and Crafts, 175 Newbury St., 617-266-1810. 338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra Justin, Nocona and Frye. Along with the boots, Helen’s also has a Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest nonprofit “Brand name clothing for less” has made this discount retailer a bar- great selection of Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, as craft organization in the country, established in 1897. The Society gain-hunter’s dream come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, well as a great selection of leather jackets and bags. specializes in contemporary American crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass Marshalls features designer clothing for men, women and children. and ceramics ranging from cutting edge to traditional, and from func- Koo de Kir, 34 Charles St., 617-723-8111. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 tional to sculptural. In addition to the retail crafts gallery, there is an Restoration Hardware, 711 Boylston St., 617-578-0088. Mon–Sat p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. This sleek home goods exhibition gallery featuring four shows each year. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. This unique hardware retailer fea- store exudes warmth and irreverence with its selection of unique, tures sleek, distinctive, high-quality items for the home—from clas- fashionable home essentials, from serving trays and lamps to Urban Outfitters, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. Mon–Thu 10 sic home furnishings to lighting and kitchen accessories to garden teapots and coffee mugs. a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun noon–8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK supplies, tools, books, fixtures and other unique devices. Each prod- St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-864-0070. Where urban hip- uct is imbued with the store’s classic design, affordable pricing and Wish, 49 Charles St., 617-227-4441. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Thu sters turn for a wide selection of funky men’s and women’s fashions, whimsical product information. ’til 8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Proving you can from cutting-edge independent designs to clothing staples. The store find hip couture off Newbury Street, this fashion boutique is home to also features a wide array of housewares, shoes, accessories, gifts, Shreve, Crump & Low, 330 Boylston St., 617-267-9100. Mon–Sat designers like Nanette Lapore, Rebecca Taylor and Jean Yu. The chic books, cards and other bric-a-brac. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Serving Bostonians since 1796, this tried-and- yet welcoming shop offers cashmere sweaters, pink chiffon dress- true Boston institution boasts of being the oldest continuously operat- es, rhinestone-detailed turtlenecks and beaded purses—all perfect Virgin Megastore, 360 Newbury St., 617-896-0950. Daily 10 ing luxury business in the country. Its landmark art deco store is filled for a night on the town. a.m.–midnight. The British music retail heavyweight makes its New with cases of glittering diamonds, fine jewelry and watches. The gal- England debut with its 22nd North American location. Three levels leries also offer silver, china, crystal, porcelain, stationery, furniture, and more than 40,000 square feet of space feature thousands of antiques, giftware and much more. DOWNTOWN CROSSING put yourself books, CDs, videos and DVDs, as well as interactive listening kiosks and the Virgin Cafe on the top floor. The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 1-800-SHOP- Dynamic Downtown Crossing is jammed with stores PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Located in the and services of every conceivable nature. Streets in the way heart of Boston’s Back Bay, The Shops at Prudential Center features are bricked over to form a pedestrian walkway Put yourself between people and their BACK BAY/BOYLSTON STREET over 75 shops and restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, where cars are not permitted during business hours. Legal Sea Foods, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega The area offers outdoor benches, street vendors problems by giving to the United Way. In the area framed by the Hynes Convention Center Fine Jewelry and Watches. It is also home to the city’s best tourist des- and fast-food eateries that create a convenient To learn more, call 617-624-8000 or at one end and the famed jewelers Shreve, Crump tinations, including Boston Duck Tours, Beantown Trolley and Boston’s shopping district. visit www.uwmb.org. & Low, the beautiful Public Garden and the bustling tallest skyscraper observatory, the Skywalk View and Exhibit. Theater District at the other, shoppers can find The Corner Mall, corner of Winter and Washington streets. Open many department stores, bookshops, florists, Simon’s Men’s Clothing, 220 Clarendon St., between Newbury daily. One-stop shopping and eating in Downtown Crossing. Across www.uwmb.org jewelers and restaurants. and Boylston, 617-266-2345. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed & Thu from Filene’s Basement, you’ll find the latest styles at a variety of excit-
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S HOPPING ing shops, from Discovery Imports and Bath & Body Works to Lids and H & M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– where shoppers indulge in everything from jewelry and 494-9030. Dedicated to the art of timekeeping, Alpha Omega is an Aldo Shoe. In addition, the Corner Mall features an international food 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge European clothes to flowers and art. authorized agent for more than 20 prestigious watch brands includ- court offering eateries to please every palate, including Cafe La department store opened its Boston outpost in 2001. Its mantra of ing Akteo, Bertolucci, Breitling, Georg Jensen, Movado, Omega, Rado, Brioche, Sakkio Japan, India Express and Bourbon Street Cafe. “fashion and quality at the best price” translates to inexpensive, trendy Bill Rodgers Running Center, 353 North Market Place, Faneuil Hall Seiko, Alain Silberstein, TAG Heuer and Raymond Weil. Don’t miss the clothes for men and women. H & M scours the globe in search for the Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– 8:45 p.m.; Sun exceptional collection of jewels, gold and platinum treasures or the Eddie Bauer, 500 Washington St., 617-423-4722. Mon–Sat 9:30 freshest, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, material and style. noon–6 p.m. Owned by four-time Boston Marathon winner and legend new and vintage Swatch collection. a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This local outlet of the renowned Bill Rodgers, this footwear retailer is committed to helping runners of Seattle-based chain offers seasonal collections of fine-quality, casual Macy’s, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.– all levels choose the most suitable shoes, not just the bestselling or CambridgeSide Galleria, 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, apparel, footwear, travel gear and accessories for men and women, 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York-based depart- most expensive. Features include a vast selection of shoes, apparel 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. all at steep discounts from the regular retail prices. ment giant features floor after floor of the latest culinary tools, bed and accessories along with an experienced, knowledgeable staff. Conveniently located at the Lechmere stop on the Green Line, this and bath items, incredible gifts and the hottest fashions. Choose from three-level mall features department stores such as Filene’s, Sears Filene’s, 426 Washington St., 617-357-2100. Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.– your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Jones New Marketplace Center, located between Faneuil Hall and the and Best Buy, as well as more than 100 other stores and specialty 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Founded in Boston in 1851, Filene’s is York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open court shops including the largest Gap in Boston, Abercrombie & Fitch, J. New England’s premier department store, offering six floors of appar- known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide range of Crew, Old Navy, Borders, Victoria’s Secret and more. el and accessories for the entire family. Discover the latest collections T.J. Maxx, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.– unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique to this wonderful from renowned designers such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Ralph 7:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retailer offers brand area. Within walking distance are literally hundreds of other shops, The Garment District, 200 Broadway, Cambridge, 617-876-5230. Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger as well as cosmetics and fragrances from name and designer fashions for men, women, teens and kids, as restaurants, pubs and nightspots. SEE LOCATOR #9 ON CENTER MAP. Sun–Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. A Chanel and Lancôme and bed and bath products by Laura Ashley well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the home. Prices are vintage clothing-lover’s paradise, this two-level thrift warehouse is a and Croscill. Filene’s complimentary personal shopping service slashed 20 to 60 percent off most department store rates. T.J. Maxx local institution. The offerings include an array of corduroys, painter assists all your shopping needs. Call 617-357-2100, ext. 2611. offers current trends of the highest quality. CAMBRIDGE/HARVARD SQUARE pants and vintage Levi’s; knock-off designer dresses; ironic old-school T-shirts; ’70s go-go boots; and more polyester than at a convention of Filene’s Basement, 426 Washington St., 617-542-2011. Mon–Fri Home of Harvard’s hallowed halls, this eclectic neigh- used-car salesmen. The ambitious (or desperate) among you can sift 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. There are FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE borhood is the heart of Cambridge. This mecca of through the mounds of clothing at the downstairs Dollar-A-Pound. certain “musts” for visitors to Boston: a ride on the Swan Boats, a stores includes an array of small bookshops, clothing tour of the Freedom Trail and a shopping trip to Filene’s Basement. Quincy Market, the centerpiece of Faneuil Hall stores, quaint coffee houses and restaurants. Tower Records, 95 Mt. Auburn St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, For more than 90 years, the Basement has provided Boston shop- Marketplace, was an early American marketplace filled 617-876-3377. Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. This pers with terrific bargains. The store’s automatic markdown system with food and produce vendors. Now it houses count- Alpha Omega, 1380 Mass. Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617- music superstore features everything from CDs, tapes and records to guarantees that the longer the item remains on the selling floor, the less stores, restaurants and snack counters. The North 864-1227. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m.; Sun noon–6 videos, books and periodicals. Its music selection runs the gamut from greater the discount. and South Markets are home to more than 125 stores p.m. Also: The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617- classical to country to current pop, rock and soul sounds.
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L L AP INDEX A A M CHARLESTOWN POINTS OF INTEREST Northeastern University K4 142 ADVERTISER INDEX African Meeting House F9 100 Old City Hall G10 143 The Barking Crab H13 1 Arlington Street Church G8 Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 Back Bay Station J7 Old North Church E11 145 Caffe Pompei E11 2 Berklee College of Music H5 102 Old South Meeting House G10 146 Chart House G13 3 • • Berklee Performance Center H5 Old State House G11 147 Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse H8 4 Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 The Opera House H9 148 Florentine Café F12 5 Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 103 Park Street Church G10 149 Boston Center for the Arts J8 104 Park Street Station G9 150 The Hungry i F8 6 Boston City Hall F10 Paul Revere House E11 151 Jimmy’s Harborside K14 7 B B Boston Common G9 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 Lucca Restaurant F11 8 Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 Post Office Square G11 153 Marketplace Center G12 9 Boston Design Center K15 Prudential Center H6 #120 Boston Massacre Site G11 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Skywalk Observatory at the Boston Public Library H6 Quincy Market G11 154 Prudential Center G6 10 • • Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 155 Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 11 LEGEND Boston University G2 Rowes Wharf H13 Freedom Trail & Sites Bunker Hill Monument B9 Shubert Theatre J9 Advertiser map locator *W City Water Taxi Stops Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 Sightseeing boats G13 Central Burying Ground H9 Simmons College K3 156 C Charles River Basin C Charles Playhouse J9 South Station Information Center J11 157 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 Pedestrian Bridges Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 State House G9 Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 R Public Restrooms Cheers Bar G8 Suffolk University F9 158 The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7 Hwy. Entrances & Exits Children’s Museum J12 106 Symphony Hall J5 159 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 21 Christian Science Center J5 107 Tip O’Neill Building E9 160 Four Seasons Hotel H8 Christopher Columbus Park F12 Transportation Building H9 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 • MBTA Subway Stops • Citgo sign G3 Trinity Church G7 161 The Harborside Inn G12 T Green Line T Orange Line Colonial Theatre H9 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 USS Constitution Museum D10 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 Copley Place J7 109 Wang Center for the Performing Arts J9 162 Holiday Inn Express L9 Copley Square H7 Wheelock College J2 163 Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 D D Copley Theatre H7 Wilbur Theatre J9 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 World Trade Center J14 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 Custom House Tower G12 111 Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 Hotel Buckminster G3 Downtown Crossing H10 CAMBRIDGE MAP Hotel Commonwealth G4 Emerald Necklace J1-J11 Cambridge City Hall C4 Howard Johnson Lodge H3 Emerson College H9 112 CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 Emmanuel College J2 113 Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 Harvard Museum of Natural History A3 166 John Hancock Conference Center H7 MBTA SUBWAY MAP Faneuil Hall G11 Harvard Square B2 Jurys Boston H8 Fenway Park H3 Harvard University B2 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 FleetBoston Pavilion K14 115 MIT E5 Lenox Hotel H6 FleetCenter E10 116 Marriott Courtyard H7 Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117 HEALTHCARE Marriott’s Custom House G12 Government Center G10 Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr. J2 180 Marriott Quincy L9 Granary Burial Ground G10 118 Boston Medical Center L8 181 The Midtown Hotel J6 Hatch Memorial Shell F7 Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 Children’s Hospital K2 183 Milner Hotel H9 Horticultural Hall J5 119 Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 NINE ZERO Hotel G10 Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Omni Parker House G10 Hynes Convention Center H5 Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184 Onyx Hotel E10 Information Centers: Longwood Medical area K2 Radisson Hotel H8 Boston Common G9 117 Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary E8 186 Ramada Inn Boston L9 Prudential Center H6 120 Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 National Park Service G11 121 New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122 New England Med. Ctr. J9 189 Ritz Carlton Hotel G8 Institute of Contemporary Art H5 123 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 Seaport Hotel K14 International Place H12 124 Sheraton Boston H6 Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum K3 125 BOSTON LODGING Tage Inn Boston/Somerville A7 JFK Federal Building F10 126 Best Western Boston K1 Tremont House J9 JFK Library L10 127 Best Western Roadhouse Suites L8 Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 John Hancock Tower H7 128 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 Wyndham Boston Hotel G12 Jordan Hall K5 Boston Harbor Hotel G12 Wyndham Chelsea A12 Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129 Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7 Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13 Boston Marriot/ Long Wharf F12 CAMBRIDGE LODGING Kenmore Square G3 Boston Park Plaza H8 Charles Hotel B1 Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130 Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 Lansdowne Street H4 135 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Louisburg Square F8 136 Charlesmark Hotel H7 Hotel Marlowe D7 Mass. College of Art K3 137 Club Quarters G11 Hotel at MIT D4 Museum of Afro-American History F9 100 The Colonnade J6 Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 Inn at Harvard B2 Museum of Science D8 139 Copley Square Hotel H7 Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 New England Aquarium G13 Days Inn Boston B1 Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 New Old South Church G6 141 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 Royal Sonesta D7 North Station D9 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 Sheraton Commander A1
34 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 35 MUSEUMS Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, 617-566- Collection (separate ticketing ); Photographs by Hiroshi Sugimoto: The 1401. Open Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $10; weekends $11; Sylvan Barnet and William Burto Collection; Pursuits of Power: seniors $7; students with I.D. $5; children (under 18) free. Visitors Falconry and the Samurai, 1600–1900; Lethal Elegance: The Art of named Isabella are admitted free. Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Samurai Sword Fittings; Damien Hirst; High Style and Hoopskirts: The Isabella Stewart Gardner and modeled after a 15th-century Venetian 1850s; Sets, Series and Suites: Contemporary Prints. palace, the museum exhibits 2,500 objects, including the works of Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special exhibit: Museum of Science, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Open daily Chairs, by artist-in-residence Dayanita Singh. Special event: Apr 9 at from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $14; seniors $12; chil- 1:30 p.m.—An Afternoon with Gcina Mhlophe, storyteller and 2003 dren (3–11) $11; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser show artist-in-residence, free with admission. and Omni theater tickets: $8.50; seniors $7.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, off Morrissey Boulevard, Interactive exhibits covering all the sciences, plus laser and astrono-
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, 1-877-616-4599. www.jfk my shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium and films in the library.org. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $10; students & Mugar Omni Theater. Special exhibit: Playing With Time, a unique ART on Wheels by Scott Roberto seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; children (under 12) free. This look at events that happen too quickly or too slowly for humans to museum portrays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 ex- perceive. At the Mugar Omni Theater: Mystery of the Nile; Extreme; aguars, Ferraris, Mercedes, oh my! No one has ever mistaken the galleries of the Museum hibits, three theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special Forces of Nature; Roar: Lions of the Kalahari. Refer to Currently sec- Jof Fine Arts for the Bayside Expo Center, host to the annual World of Wheels auto show. exhibit: Presents for a President and First Lady, a display of 65 state tion under Film for complete Mugar Omni Theater listings. Showing gifts given to President and Mrs. Kennedy by foreign leaders from at the Planetarium: Mission to Saturn; The Sky Tonight. But with the debut of Speed, Style and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection, around the globe. Special event: Apr 10 from 3–4 p.m.—The PEN/ these venues now have something in common. You could say, however, that the cars at the MFA Hemingway Award Ceremony; Apr 17 from 2–3:30 p.m.—John Sports Museum of New England, 5th and 6th floor premium are a step up from your typical car-show vehicles—they’re 16 vintage automobiles owned by Kenneth Galbriath: His Life and Time. seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, 617-624- the famed fashion designer, including a rare 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, one of only 1234. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour only, until 3 Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton p.m. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Garden events, call ahead. two left in the world. But are they art? The museum thinks so, equating the lines of these sleek St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. machines to “the works of brilliant sculptors.” The museum’s first foray into the “world of wheels” Admission: $5; students, seniors and children (6–18) $3; children (5 The Sports Museum showcases the rich sports heritage of New has already been proven wildly successful, especially the nearly sold-out Hoods Up Evenings and under) free. Admission to the Lawn Events: $7; children $5. Fee England through an unparalleled collection of artifacts, multimedia includes admission to all museum exhibits. The oldest collection of and works of art. Exhibits include the Boston Bruins Hall of Fame presented the last Thursday of every month through June, in which art lovers and gearheads alike historic automobiles in the nation is displayed in the owner’s original portraits, the Boston Garden Penalty Box, New England’s Olympic can get a glimpse of the engines that power these beautiful machines. Refer to listing, page 37. home. Special exhibit: L’automobile—A Century of Innovation and Heroes and much more. Style celebrates the French automobile industry. U.S.S. Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boats Afloat allows kids to explore urban water environments; Boston The Museum of Afro-American History, African Meeting House, Charlestown, 617-426-1812. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free I Boston 36 Black: A City Connects celebrates Boston’s many black cultures; 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617-725-0022. admission. The museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” N Airplay illustrates the amazing powers of air; access/ABILITY edu- www.afroammuseum.org. Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free the U.S. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest remaining commis- cates people about living with disabilities. Refer to Kids Corner in admission; donations welcome. Explore the history of Boston’s 19th- sioned warship. Includes weapons, documents, journals and more. D Cambridge 37 Currently for special events. century African-American community at the African Meeting House, Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, try out the oldest African-American church still standing in the United States. a sailor’s sleeping quarters and virtually command the Constitution E Commonwealth Museum, Massachusetts Archives Building, 220 In addition, there are tour maps available for the Black Heritage Trail. in battle. X Beyond Boston 38 Morrissey Blvd., 617-727-9268. Mon–Fri from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., sec- Special exhibit: through Mar 31—Threads of Faith, recent works ond and fourth Sat of the month ’til 3 p.m. (except holiday week- from the Women of Color Quilters Network. ends). Free admission. Across from the JFK Library, this museum CAMBRIDGE BOSTON houses the collection of the Massachusetts Archives and is ideal for The Museum of the National Center of Afro-American fans of history or genealogy. Special exhibits: John Adams: Atlas of Artists, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442-8614. Open Tue–Sun Due to limited parking, it’s best to take the Red Line Boston CityPass, www.citypass.com. Visit six of Boston’s American Independence; Archaeology of the Central Artery Project: 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups. Admission: $4; students & when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. best attractions for one low price. Save 50 percent and avoid Highway to the Past. seniors $3. Housed in the former Oak Bend Mansion, a neo-Gothic The Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard ticket lines. Booklet price beginning Apr 1: $39; youth (3–11) structure built in the early 1870s, this museum holds a slide archive Square “T” entrance provides additional information. $19.50. Ticket booklets are available at the first attraction visit- Institute of Contemporary Art, 955 Boylston St., 617-266-5152. and an extensive collection of African artifacts, prints and drawings; ed and are valid for a year. The CityPass ticket booklet includes Open Tue, Wed & Fri noon–5 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 it also hosts national and international traveling exhibits. Special Busch-Reisinger Museum, Werner Otto Hall, 32 Quincy St. (enter admission to six major attractions: the John F. Kennedy a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7; students & seniors $5; children (under exhibit: What We Collect: Works from the Permanent Collection. through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400. Open Mon–Sat Library and Museum, New England Aquarium, Museum of 12) free; Thu 5–9 p.m. free. Installations, featuring contemporary 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Fri at 1 p.m. Admission: Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Skywalk Observatory at the paintings, sculptures and photographs, change regularly. Special Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Open $6.50; seniors & college students $5; children (under 18) free; free Prudential Center and Harvard Museum of Natural History. exhibits: Likeness: Portraits of Artists by Other Artists, including Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. (Thu & Fri Sat 10 a.m.–noon. A museum devoted to promoting the enjoyment Robert Mapplethorpe’s photograph of Louise Bourgeois, Deborah after 5 p.m., west wing only). Admission (includes two visits in a 10- and critical understanding of Central and Northern European artists, The Children’s Museum, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress Kass’ silkscreen of Cindy Sherman as Liza Minnelli and Elizabeth day period): $15; college students & seniors $13; Thu & Fri after 5 with an emphasis on German-speaking countries. Special exhibit: St., 617-426-8855. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Peyton’s painting of David Hockney; Momentum 3: Kanishka Raja, p.m., $2 discount; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; children (under “As though my body were naught but ciphers,” crises of representa- Admission: $9; children (2–15) & seniors $7; children (one- the Calcutta-born, Boston-based artist creates large-scale paintings 18) $6.50 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all other times. tion in fin-de-siecle Vienna. year-olds only) $2; children (under 1) free; Fri 5–9 p.m. of strange, disorienting interior spaces that play with texture, pattern Separate ticketing for Gund Gallery exhibit. The museum houses an (Family Night) $1. The museum features a variety of educa- and perspective. Special events: Apr 2 at 8 p.m.—Boston Creative outstanding collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and Fogg Art Museum, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495-9400. tional and entertaining activities for children, including interac- Music Alliance: All Ears; Apr 7 at 6 p.m.—Building a Collection for other artwork from ancient times through the present, and boasts the Tours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum for hours tive exhibits that allow children to learn about science, history Contemporary Art: New Art for the New Collector; Apr 8 at 8 p.m.— most comprehensive collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special and admission fees. The museum displays European and American and culture through hands-on experience. Special exhibits: Local Film/Video Artist at ICA: Louise Bourque and Local Filmmakers. exhibits: Speed, Style and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the present and hosts con-
36 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 37 MUSEUMS certs and guided tours. Special exhibit: Rubens and His to MIT research and activities. Special exhibits: The Clipper Ship Era; Park: open sunrise to sunset, free admission. Tour one of the largest Collaborators displays the life works of the reknowned baroque Visualizing Physics: Transforming Science Learning at MIT. contemporary art museums and the only permanent public sculpture artist; 17th-Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings; From Mind, Heart park in New England. Special exhibits: Pretty Sweet: The Sentimental and Hand: Persian, Turkish and Indian Drawings from the Stuart Sackler Museum, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495-9400. Image in Contemporary Art; Abstract Elements: The Dr. Beatrice H. Cary Welch Collection. Tours: Mon–Fri at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum for hours Barrett Collection of Art. Special event: Apr 2 at 3 p.m.—Meet the and admission fees. Designed by James Stirling, Britain’s famous Artist: Candace Walters and Brenda Atwood Pinardi discuss their Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., 617-495- post-modernist architect, the museum houses ancient Oriental and work in Pretty Sweet: The Sentimental Image in Contemporary Art. fresh & honest 3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; college students & sen- Islamic collections. Its lecture hall hosts concerts, lectures and films. iors $6; children (3–18) $5; free Sun 9 a.m.–noon and Wed 3–5 p.m. Special exhibits: The Sport of Kings: Art of the Hunt in Iran and India; National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, 781- Among the museum’s 17 galleries is the internationally acclaimed Marks of Enlightenment, Traces of Devotion: Japanese Calligraphy 861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admis- Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique collec- and Painting from the Sylvan Barnet and William Burto Collection. sion. Dedicated to presenting exhibitions on a wide variety of topics tion of over 3,000 glass flower models created between 1886 and in American history and popular culture in an effort to preserve our 1936. Special exhibit: Origins: Life’s First 3 Billion Years. national heritage. Special exhibits: George Washington: Freemason BEYOND BOSTON and Founding Father; Revere’s Ride and Longfellow’s Legend; Deep MIT List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames St., 617-253-4680. Inside the Blues: Photographs by Margo Cooper; The Western serving breakfast, lunch, Tue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. One of Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-369-9763. Pursuit of the American Dream: Selections from the Collection of supper and brunch Boston’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the List Center Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun 1–4 p.m. Admission: $8; seniors & Kenneth W. Rendell. reflects MIT’s position as a cutting-edge research institution by pre- students with I.D. $7; children (6–17) $5; family rates available. senting works from the world’s leading contemporary artists. Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. Re-live Concord’s histo- Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem, 1-866-745- Special exhibits: Kimsooja: Seven Wishes and Secrets; Pavel Braila, ry, from Native American habitation and European settlement to the 1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $13; seniors $11; students $9; includes the premiere of Barons’ Hill (2004), an installation of six days of Emerson, Thoreau, the Alcotts and Hawthorne. Special children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest continually operating video projections and large-scale photographs, and Shoes for exhibit: Connecticut Valley Furniture by Eliphalet Chapin and His museum boasts a brand-new wing with a 190-seat auditorium and a Europe (2002), a film projection accompanied by short text. Special Contemporaries, 1750–1800. Special event: Apr 10 at 1 p.m.— glass-covered atrium. The collection showcases African, Asian, Pacific events: Mar 30 at 6:30 p.m.—Artist Talk: Kimsooja; Apr 10 at 2 Listen, My Children...A Museum Story Hour, tickets by reservation: Island and American folk and decorative art; a maritime collection dating 617.661.5005 p.m.—Gallery Talk: Hiroko Kikuchi, education/outreach coordinator. $9 adult/child pair, $7 member pair. back to the museum’s earliest days; and the first collection of Native at the charles hotel American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: Island Thresholds: The MIT Museum, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. Tue–Fri 10 DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, 51 Sandy Pond Contemporary Art from the Caribbean; Our Land: Contemporary Art from harvard square a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, sen- Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Museum: Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. the Arctic; In Nature’s Company; The Art of Shopping in China; Carved www.charleshotel.com iors & youth (5–18) $2. Exhibits interpret themes and ideas related Admission: $9; seniors, students & children (6–12) $6. Sculpture By Nature: Untamed Traditions in Chinese Decorative Art; Yin Yu Tang, the stately 16-bedroom home of a prosperous Chinese merchant of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed separately: $4. Special events: Mar 31 from 7–8:30 p.m.—Lecture: Fame: Building and Sailing an 1812 Privateer by Captain Michael Rustein; Apr 1 at 7:45 p.m.— Landscapes Revealed: Learn to solve nature’s mysteries by under- standing clues in the environment.
Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Exit 4 from Route 3 Southbound, 508-746-1622. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission to Plantation and Mayflower II (2-day pass): $24; seniors $21; youths (6–12) $14; children (under 6) free. Plantation only: $21; youths (6–12) $12; chil- dren (under 6) free. Mayflower II only: $8; youths (6–12) $6; children Offering a Creative Menu (under 6) free. Accompany English colonists as they go about their Specializing in Fresh daily tasks in the 1627 Pilgrim Village. Listen to stories told in period dialects of their journey and first difficult years in New England. Visit Seafood and Homemade the home of the Hobbamock, the Pokanoket Wampanoag, and step Pasta. Visit the Hyatt aboard a replica of the original Mayflower. Harborside and Relax in Our Unique Atmosphere, The Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Enjoy the Spectacular View Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3; of the Boston Skyline and museum members and children (under 16) free. The Rose houses Brandeis’ collection of modern and contemporary art, widely recog- Taste What Boston Is nized as the finest collection of its kind in the area, with pieces by Talking About. artists including de Kooning, Johns, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Special exhibit: DreamingNow, features the works of nine artists from around the globe depicting the world of dreams through mixed mediums.
1 Hyatt Harborside Salem Witch Museum, 19 /2 Washington Square North, Salem, 101 Harborside Drive 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $6.50; seniors $6; Boston, MA 02128 children (6–14) $4.50; group rates available. Life-size stage settings (617) 568-6060 and historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the infa- www.boston.hyatt.com mous Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations avail- [email protected] able in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Special exhibit: Witches: Evolving Perceptions.
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SIGHTSEEING The Mighty DUCKS AIRPORT SPECIAL by Scott Roberto DOWNTOWN TO LOGAN: $20 BACK BAY TO LOGAN: $25 or more than a decade, Bostonians have Fheard the tell-tale quacks echoing through the city’s concrete canyons, historical sites and waterways. Every spring, as regular as the Red Sox returning to Fenway Park, Boston Duck “The Best Ride Tours gears up for another season of ushering Beantown visitors onto its World War II-era in Town” amphibious vehicles through a non-stop, 80- minute ride that offers insight into the city’s past and present. Colorful “conDUCKtors” narrate the tour, giving humorous, but historically accurate, takes on the Hub’s past. They also solicit those infamous duck calls—which have startled their fair share of unwitting pedestrians over the years— from the delighted children on board. Departing from the Museum of Science and the Prudential Center, Duck Tours cruise by such significant sites as the State House, the Public Garden and Your own Private Limousine and Chauffeur Copley Square before the climactic “splashdown” in the Charles River, giving riders a unique view of from your downtown hotel to Logan Airport... Boston and Cambridge. Refer to listing, page 44. Luxurious Lincoln Town Car Fleet Back Bay. Once a low-lying harbor basin flooded at high tide, the N I Neighborhoods 40 Back Bay was transformed by the massive landfill projects of the 19th century. The project took some 50 years to complete, but the N Courteous, Reliable Service N Sights of Interest 42 result was one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the world. Marked by its regal brownstones, tree-lined thoroughfares and D Tours and Trails 43 alphabetically arranged street names, the Back Bay is home to N Transportation to Theatres, Restaurants and Newbury Street (“the East Coast’s own Rodeo Drive”), Copley the Casinos E Cambridge 44 Square and the Boston Public Library.
X Wildlife 45 Beacon Hill. The Hub’s reputation as one of the most European of N Shopping and Sightseeing Tours American cities is most likely earned by the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. Louisburg Square takes you back to London circa 1600, Tours include Cambridge, Concord and Lexington, and the area’s narrow cobblestone streets, brownstones and gas-lit Salem, Plymouth, Newport,Cape Cod and Cape Ann NEIGHBORHOODS streetlamps all add to its “old world” charm. Beacon Hill boasts the quaint shops of Charles Street, the nearby Boston Common and the Boston Proper, the area visitors frequent the Massachusetts State House with its eye-catching golden dome. Equally attractive rates from hotels outside of most, is defined by seven adjoining communi- ties, many of which were created out of the Brookline. The birthplace of former President John F. Kennedy, this Boston to the Logan airport. All Major Credit Cards Accepted landfill projects of the 1800s: Back Bay, Beacon Green Line-accessible borough, which is practically part of Boston, Hill, Chinatown, the Fenway, the Financial has also spawned such prominent personalities as Mike Wallace of District, the North End and the South End. But “60 Minutes” fame and late night talk show kingpin Conan O’Brien. the city’s limits stretch out to include several It is also home to the art-house movie palace Coolidge Corner more residential neighborhoods with unique cul- Theatre, a multitude of diverse dining options and bucolic Larz tures and personalities of their own. And just Anderson Park, which contains an auto museum. north of the Charles River, “T”-accessible from Boston, are the cities of Cambridge and Cambridge. This city on the other side of the Charles River is home Boston Town Car Somerville, which teem with academia, culture to two world-renowned institutions of higher learning: Harvard and entertainment options that rival those of the University, the oldest college in the country, and the Massachusetts For Reservations, call (617) 782-4000 Hub. The following is a summary of some of Institute of Technology. A bastion of American liberalism, Cambridge Greater Boston’s most prominent areas. is also known for its diverse squares—Harvard, Central, Kendall, [email protected] Toll Free (888) 765-LIMO 40 PANORAMA SIGHTSEEING Porter and Inman—which boast a flock of cultural, historic, shop- South Boston. “Southie,” as this neighborhood is commonly supported municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a Helfgott-Hyett and Franz Wright, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize ping and dining attractions. called, is a community bordered by Boston Harbor, the Financial year who come to view this architectural masterpiece and its col- for poetry, tickets: $5. District and Dorchester. The popular recreational spot Castle lection of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and Charlestown. This neighborhood’s legacy dates back to the Island is home to historic Fort Independence. The Fort Point children’s programs run throughout the year. Harrison Gray Otis House, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227-3956. Revolutionary War, when it was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Channel area is known as an artists’ enclave and is also home to Tours: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. every 30 minutes. Admission: The battle is memorialized by the Bunker Hill Monument, a tower- the Boston Children’s Museum. The fast-developing Seaport Bunker Hill Pavilion, Boston National Historical Park Visitors $8; seniors $4; students $2.50; free for kids, Historic New England ing white obelisk overlooking the harbor. Charlestown also hosts District, including Fish Pier, contains seafood restaurants, the Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yards from the U.S.S. members and Boston residents. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis the U.S.S. Constitution, which is docked at the Boston National World Trade Center Boston and the newly completed Boston Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and his wife, Sally, this grand mansion is a brilliant example of Historical Park. Long considered an insular Irish community, Convention and Exhibition Center. But the heart of “Southie” is its Monument open daily from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. high-style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, busi- Charlestown has grown more diverse thanks to real estate devel- boisterous Irish community, which hosts a renowned annual St. Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dramatic multimedia presenta- ness and family life of the post-Revolution American elite. opers and the opening of several popular bars and restaurants, Patrick’s Day parade along Broadway. tion of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the such as Todd English’s landmark eatery, Olives. Revolution. Or climb the nearby Bunker Hill Monument, a 221-foot John Hancock Tower, 200 Clarendon St., 617-572-6429. Rising South End. Every city has a neighborhood that is a locus for cut- granite obelisk. 62 stories into the sky, this I.M. Pei-designed, sliver-of-glass sky- Chinatown. Once regarded as a pale version of the Chinatowns in ting-edge art and culture. In New York, it’s SoHo. In San Francisco, scraper is New England’s tallest building and is considered by New York and San Francisco, Boston’s focal point for Asian and it’s the Haight. In Boston, it’s the South End. Brimming with art gal- Charles River Esplanade, 617-635-4305. This tree-lined park many to be one of the most beautiful skyscrapers in the world. The Asian-American culture contains a wealth of shops selling Asian leries, unique shops, bookstores and some of the hottest restau- along the Charles River basin is a popular spot for leisurely strolls building houses the headquarters of its namesake, insurance giant imports and groceries, as well as countless eateries offering rants in the city, the South End is definitely where it’s at. and picnics as well as recreational activities. Sports enthusiasts are John Hancock Financial. Unfortunately, the observatory on the 60th regional cuisine and late hours, making it one of the best places to drawn to the 17-mile biking, jogging and walking path between the floor was closed after September 11, 2001. go for an after-midnight meal. Museum of Science and Watertown, while others flock to the water SIGHTS OF INTEREST to sail, windsurf, canoe or kayak. The nearby DCR Hatch Shell fre- The Mary Baker Eddy Library, 200 Mass. Ave., 617-450-7000. Downtown/Financial District. One of Boston’s most active urban quently hosts concerts and films, as well as the famous Boston Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 9 p.m. centers, this area encompasses Government Center, the Financial Adams National Historical Park, 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, Pops concerts. Admission: $5; seniors, students with ID and youth (6–17) $3; chil- District, Downtown Crossing and the newly dubbed Ladder District, eight miles south of Boston, 617-770-1175. Take the “T” to the dren (under 6) and members free. Home to the world-famous an area known for its wide array of bars and restaurants that cater Quincy Center stop on the Red Line. Visitor Center is open, Tue–Fri Custom House Tower, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310-6300. Free Mapparium, a three-story stained-glass globe depicting the world to the after-work and pre-theater crowds. Downtown Crossing is a from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Trolley tours and sites closed ’til spring. historical tours daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tours may be cancelled as it existed in 1934, which guests can walk through. Visitors to the blend of commerce and culture, with street vendors and shopping Tickets: $3; children (under 16) free. This oft-overlooked historical due to weather conditions, call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper, the library can follow Mary Baker Eddy’s quest for insight and embark at department stores like Macy’s and the world-famous Filene’s gem offers insight into the lives of U.S. presidents John Adams and Custom House stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the city’s on one of their own through interactive exhibits in the Quest Basement standing alongside historical sites such as the Old South son John Quincy Adams. Tours stop at the birthplaces of both presi- most impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive clock tower Gallery, or try out a “desk job” at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Meeting House and Old City Hall. Government Center, home to the dents, as well as “The Old House,” which was home to five genera- and restored with modern luxuries, the building epitomizes the Christian Science Monitor. current City Hall and its surrounding Plaza, lies adjacent to historic tions of the Adams family. Stop by the Visitor Center to register and preservation of Boston’s historic architecture. Today, the Marriott Faneuil Hall Marketplace. purchase tickets. Corporation operates this landmark. New England Holocaust Memorial, Congress Street near Faneuil Hall. This haunting memorial features six luminous glass The Fenway. Named for the Fens, the green parkland that winds Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617-524-1718. Emerald Necklace, parks throughout Boston, 617-635-7487. towers etched with the six million prisoner numbers of those who its way through the neighborhood, the Fenway is home to Fenway Grounds open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Free admission. Visitor Free guided tours by appointment only. This world-famous string perished in the Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and Park, the legendary ballpark that hosts Beantown’s beloved Red Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun of parks that runs through the city was the brainchild of read the dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremen- Sox. It is also a mecca of clubs (on Lansdowne Street), sports bars noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctuary designed by Emerald renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and took dous human tragedy. and restaurants. Several of the city’s prominent cultural institutions, Necklace architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a almost 20 years to complete. The six green spaces—Back Bay including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner National Historic Landmark, the arboretum and its gardens contain Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Pond, Arnold Arboretum The Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center, 617-859- Museum and Symphony Hall, are located nearby. more than 7,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers, all labeled and Franklin Park—stretch five miles from the Charles River to 0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 p.m. for your perusal. Dorchester and make up over 1,000 acres of parkland. The neck- Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of interest): Jamaica Plain. One of the city’s most diverse areas, “J.P.” con- lace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Although $9.50; seniors $7; children (under 12) $6.50. Observatory may be 1 tains thriving Latin-American, African-American, Irish and gay com- Boston Athenaeum, 10 ⁄2 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. Member not officially part of the Emerald Necklace, Boston Common and closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. From the 50th munities and is home to Jamaica Pond and Arnold Arboretum, two hours: Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Mon ’til 8 p.m. Public tours: Tue & the Public Garden are sometimes considered the starting points, floor of the Prudential Tower, you can look down on the best of of the city’s finest green spaces. Once a “country resort” area for Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations required. One of the oldest and most and are connected to the Necklace by the Commonwealth Boston: the historic Back Bay, Boston Harbor and the Charles River. Boston Brahmins, the neighborhood boasts striking 19th-century distinguished private libraries in the United States, the Athenaeum Avenue Mall. It’s the only place in Boston offering a 360-degree view. On a clear mansions on the streets closest to the Pond and eclectic shops and was founded in 1807. For nearly half a century, it was the unchal- day, you can see all the way to New Hampshire and Vermont. SEE restaurants along Centre Street. lenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had The First Church of Christ Scientist, 175 Huntington Ave., 617- LOCATOR #10 ON CENTER MAP. become one of the five largest libraries in the country. 450-3790. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wed at noon and North End. Boston’s own “Little Italy,” the North End’s uniquely 7:30 p.m. The original Mother Church built in 1894 is at the heart Trinity Church, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Open daily from European character is exemplified by narrow streets, cobblestone Boston Public Garden, bordered by Arlington, Charles, Beacon of the Christian Science Center, situated on 14 acres in the Back 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; tours available. Built in 1877, this house of worship, sidewalks and brick rowhouses. Although gentrification has and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Established in Bay. The Romanesque structure is made from New Hampshire a combination of Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles, changed the face of the neighborhood, the North End is still home 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public botanical gar- granite with stained glass windows illustrating Biblical events. Also is one of the great masterpieces of American church architecture. to the best Italian dining in the city. The Old North Church, the Paul den. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse greenery, as see listing for the Mary Baker Eddy Library. The building is located in Copley Square adjacent to the I.M. Pei- Revere House and Copp’s Hill Burial Ground—all of which are well as sculptures, including one that commemorates the popular designed John Hancock Tower, itself a contemporary architectural stops on the Freedom Trail—are located here. children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524-0128. Open masterpiece. The church is currently in the midst of a $53 million Lagoon, home to the famed Swan Boats from April through Labor daily from dawn to dusk. Created in 1848, this cemetery serves as preservation initiative. Somerville. Just northeast of Cambridge, the city of Somerville Day, and a suspension bridge designed as a miniature replica of the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Anne Sexton, e.e. cum- has long attracted students, artists and musicians with its low the Brooklyn Bridge. mings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Boston Celtic Reggie rents, proximity to Tufts and Harvard universities and easy access Lewis. The 275 acres of twisting paths also contain sculptural TOURS AND TRAILS to the “T,” adding a creative flair to this traditionally blue-collar Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, 617- treasures, an arboretum, a “library” of life stories and an open-air area. Activity focuses around two commercial centers, Union and 536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 museum. Special events: Apr 3 at 4 p.m.—Silver Leaf Gospel Boston Art Tours, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour schedule. Davis squares, which feature a wide array of ethnic restaurants, p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture tours offered Mon at 2:30 Singers, tickets: $15; Apr 10 at 2 p.m.—Celebrate National Poetry Boston Art Tours offers various excursions to area museums and cafes, galleries and shops. p.m.; Tue & Thu at 6 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 11 a.m. The first publicly Month with a reading by Jean Flanagan, Harris Gardner, Barbara galleries that highlight different historical time periods. Families
42 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 43 SIGHTSEEING may choose from age-appropriate tours offering lively descriptions The Innovation Odyssey, departing from 28 State St. (at 2 p.m.), spot for public figures and a tent site for the Continental Army. Early Tory Row (Brattle Street). One of the nation’s most beautiful res- of works to help further the understanding of art. free shuttle from Museum of Science (at 1:45 p.m.), 617-350- college presidents and town residents were buried in “God’s Acre” idential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist mansions and their 0358. Tours: 2nd Sat of every month at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25; stu- across from the Common. elegant neighbors from every period of American architecture. Boston Chocolate Tour, 617-269-3626. Every Sat & Sun at dents (with ID) $15; children (under 10) $10; family rate $50. This 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m through Apr 10. Tickets: $60. Departs two-hour journey showcases Boston as the birthplace of such Christ Church. This 1761 Tory house of worship was utilized as a from the Trolley Stop Store at the corner of Boylston and South innovations as the telephone, the Internet and modern surgery. Colonial barracks during the American Revolution. WILDLIFE Charles Streets. This three-hour, fully guided tour stops at various Board a luxury motorcoach to visit Boston’s hidden historical treas- restaurants and confectioners city-wide, sharing fun facts and ures, including the MIT Museum, Harvard Medical School and the First Church Unitarian/Universalist. Harvard College provided Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, 617- decadent desserts with guests. The grand finale is provided by the Ether Dome at Mass General Hospital. DVD program included. the pews for its students in this 1833 building erected for the then- 541-LION. Open daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $9.50; sen- Langham Hotel’s Chocolate Bar Buffet, offering more than 25 entic- newly founded Unitarian Church. iors $8; children (2–15) $5; children (under 2) free. Home to more ing, all-you-can-eat delicacies. The Literary Trail, departing from the Omni Parker House, 60 than 210 species, including many endangered animals. Roam the School St., 617-350-0358. Guided tours: 2nd Sat of every month at Harvard and Radcliffe Yards. The centers of two institutions Australian Outback Trail with wallabies and kangaroos; explore the Black Heritage Trail, 617-742-5415. Tours: Mon–Sat at 10 a.m., 9 a.m., rain or shine. Tickets: $30; children (under 12) $26. Group that have played major educational roles since Harvard’s found- Tropical Forest and see the gorillas; marvel at the lions at Kalahari noon and 2 p.m. Call at least 24 hours in advance for reservations. tours also available. Tickets include entrance to all museums on the ing in 1636. Kingdom; and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and wildebeests at A guided tour through the north side of Beacon Hill, including the trail. This 20-mile tour includes stops at the Boston Athenaeum; the Serengeti Crossing. homes of politicians and entrepreneurs; the African Meeting House, Omni Parker House; Cambridge’s Longfellow House; the Concord Harvard Square/Old Cambridge. The center of Cambridge built in 1806; the oldest standing house built by an African- Museum, which houses Ralph Waldo Emerson’s study; and famed activity since the 17th century, the Square is home to Harvard New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. Open American (1797); and the home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who Walden Pond. University, historic buildings, bookstores, cafes, restaurants Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission: harbored runaway slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of and shops. $15.95; seniors $13.95; children (3–11) $8.95; children (under 3) Afro-American History. North End Market Tour, 64 Cross St., take the T to Haymarket, free. Refer to Currently section under Film for IMAX theater listings. 617-523-6032. www.northendmarkettours.com. Wed & Sat 10 Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, Combination ticket prices available. Dedicated to advancing knowl- Boston Duck Tours, Prudential Center and Museum of Science. a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. 617-547-7105. Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in edge of the world of water, this outstanding aquatic zoo features a www.bostonducktours.com. Tours: seven days a week, 9 a.m. ’til Reservations required. Custom tours for groups available. Tickets: 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef one hour before sunset. Tickets: $25; seniors, students & military $49 per person. Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine and was the first landscaped cemetery in the country. Many with sharks, sea turtles, moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure $22; children (3–11) $16; (under 3) $3; special needs $10. Group culture, hosts award-winning culinary walking tours through one of prominent Americans are buried here, including Henry Wadsworth to visit the popular penguin habitat. Special exhibit: Amazing Jellies. discounts available. Experience the city in an amazing vehicle that the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The The adjacent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is the first theater of its kind rides on land and water. The 80-minute tour visits most of Boston’s cemetery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden in the Boston area. Refer to Film in Currently for complete IMAX famous sights. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, your Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston, 617-269-7010. Departs every and wildlife sanctuary. theater listings and Kids Corner for special events. Duck splashes into the Charles River for a spectacular water view. 15–20 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets: $26; seniors & Refer to story, page 40. students $24; children (under 12) free. With 16 stops throughout the city, including the New England Aquarium, U.S.S. Constitution Boston Irish Heritage Trail, various sites Downtown and in the Museum, the Trolley Stop Store on the corner of South Charles and Back Bay, 617-696-9880. Maps available at Boston Common and Boylston streets, and most major hotels (see your concierge), Prudential Visitor Information Centers. www.irishheritage patrons can enjoy a 100-minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of trail.com. A self-guided, three-mile walking tour that covers 300 more than 100 points of interest aboard the orange-and-green, all- years of history as it takes you through Boston’s downtown, North weather trolley. End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous politicians, artists and war heroes and the rich tradition of rebellion, Photo Walks, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish. Call for reservations and departure locations. Tickets: $25; children (under 12) $15. Explore Boston on a photographic journey that Fenway Park Tours, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours daily reveals the scenic treasures of Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail and each hour from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets: $12; seniors $11; children the waterfront. Each walking tour provides fascinating historical (under 14) $10. Tours originate at the Souvenir Store located on information and simple, creative tips on composing artistic photo- Yawkey Way across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have you graphs of area attractions. dreamt of walking across the field where Red Sox legends spent their glory days? This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Samuel Adams Brewery Tour: Drink in a Little History, 30 America’s oldest active Major League ballpark, including a glimpse Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080. Tours: Thu at 2 p.m.; behind the famed “Green Monster.” Fri at 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sat at noon, 1 and 2 p.m.; one-hour tours include samples (ID required). Tickets: $2; donation given to a local The Freedom Trail Foundation’s Freedom Trail Players, charity. Learn about the art of brewing beer and taste the rich malts departing from the Visitor Center on Boston Common, 617-357- and spicy hops on this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. 8300. Tours daily at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tickets: $12; chil- dren (12 and under) $6. Explore the Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James Otis, Abigail CAMBRIDGE Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute tour. Stops include the Park Street Church, the Boston Massacre Site, the Old State House Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red and Faneuil Hall. Line when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The Cambridge Discovery Booth located Harpoon Brewery Tour, 306 Northern Ave., 1-888-HARPOON ext. at the Harvard Square “T” entrance provides addi- 522. Tours: Tue–Sat at 3 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 1 and 3 p.m. Free tional information. admission. This waterfront institution is one of Boston’s only micro- breweries. Visitors gather at the Tap Room, which overlooks the Cambridge Common/Old Burying Ground. A grazing pasture brewery, for 30- to 45-minute tours of the plant. and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a favorite meeting
44 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 45 FREEDOM TRAIL contemporary. Built in 1809, this church was described by THE REDCOATS ARE THE COMING—Men costumed Henry James as “the most interesting mass of brick and as British loyalists march in mortar in America.” formation along the Freedom FREEDOM Trail near Faneuil Hall. Old Granary Burying Ground (4). Tremont Street next to Park Street Church, 617-635-7389. Open daily 9 a.m.–3 TRAIL p.m. This historic cemetery, formerly the town granary, is the The Freedom Trail begins final resting place of John Hancock, Paul Revere, Robert Treat at the Boston Common Paine, Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil, James Otis and the vic- Information Kiosk where you tims of the Boston Massacre. A stone inscribed “Mary can obtain a free guide or rent Goose” (a.k.a. Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the grave of a handheld self-guided audio Mother Goose. tour complete with sound effects and anecdotes for $15, King’s Chapel and Burying Ground (5). Tremont and $12 for each additional adult School streets, 617-227-2155. Open Mon, Fri & Sat 10 and $10 for children. Free 90- a.m.–2 p.m., Sun 1–3 p.m. Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed minute, park ranger-guided at 12:15 p.m. Burying Ground open daily 8 a.m.–3 p.m. tours resume in the spring Tours: Mon and Thu–Sat 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Tue and from the Boston National Wed 1–4 p.m. Visitors are reminded that King’s Chapel is a Historical Park Visitors Center house of worship. The chapel was established in 1687 as the at the corner of State and first Anglican congregation in Boston. The second chapel, Devonshire streets. First built in 1754, became the first Unitarian church in America come, first serve. Arrive 30 after the Revolution. minutes prior to tour. Call 617- 242-5642 for more informa- Site of the first public school and Ben Franklin’s stat- tion. The number accompany- ue (6). On School Street, marked by a column and com- ing each site listed below memorative plaque. On April 13, 1635 the town voted to refers to the site’s location as establish the first public school in the country (the forerunner shown on Panorama’s map of the Boston Latin School). Nearby is Benjamin Franklin’s (see facing page). statue, built in 1856, the first portrait-statue erected in the United States. Boston Common (1). Set aside in one building a free enterprise market on the first floor with a free 1634 as a military training field and Site of the Old Corner Bookstore (7). School and Washington marketplace for the exchange of ideas upstairs. grazing pasture, the Common is the streets, 617-367-4000. Constructed as an apothecary in 1718, the rail Foundation oldest public park in America. The ground floor was later used as a bookstore that became the cen- Paul Revere House (12). 19 North Square, Hanover Street, park served as quarters for British as ter of literary Boston and the meeting place of such notables as 617-523-2338. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Admission: $3; well as Colonial troops, and housed Emerson, Hawthorne, Longfellow and Thoreau. students & seniors with I.D. $2; children (5–17) $1; (under 5) free. Civil War regiments. The British Army The oldest home in Boston, built about 1680, was occupied by
© The Freedom T set out for the start of the Old South Meeting House (8). 310 Washington St., 617- Paul Revere from 1770 to 1800. Boston’s own “yellow brick road” is actually a red brick line Revolutionary War from what is 482-6439. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat & Sun ’til 5 p.m. now Park Square. Admission: $5; students & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children Old North Church (13). 193 Salem St., 617-523-6676. Open weaving through the city and connecting 16 key historic sites. (under 6) free. This building housed many town meetings, the daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun services at 9 a.m. & 4 p.m. Known as Each one tells a piece of the dramatic story of America’s The State House (2). Beacon Street, most famous of which triggered the Boston Tea Party. Permanent Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is Boston’s oldest standing birth. These sites are not amusement park replicas; they are top of Beacon Hill facing Boston exhibit: Voices of Protest. church, where two lanterns were hung on April 18, 1775, signaling the actual places where Revolutionary War-era patriots like Common, 617-727-3676. Open the Redcoats’ departure by sea for Lexington and Concord. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., except holi- Old State House (9). Corner of Washington and State streets, Paul Revere and John Adams once gathered. The Hub’s days. Guided tours Mon–Fri 10 617-720-3292. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students Copp’s Hill Burial Ground (14). Hull Street. Set out in 1660, most famous attraction, the Freedom Trail is walked by some a.m.–3:30 p.m. The famous golden & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children (under 6) free. Built in Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. Many remarkable peo- three million visitors every year. The two-and-a-half-mile red dome of the State House marks the 1713, this seat of colonial government was the center of activity ple are interred here, including Increase Mather, his son Cotton, government seat of the Common- for such patriots as John Hancock, and Samuel and John Adams. Cotton’s son Samuel Mather and Edmund Hartt, builder of the brick pathway unites historic markers from the State House, wealth of Massachusetts. The corner- It was from the east balcony that the Declaration of Independence U.S.S. Constitution. with its brilliant gold dome, to the 204-year-old U.S.S. stone was laid by Samuel Adams, and was first read in Boston. Constitution, a.k.a. “Old Ironsides.” In between, there’s the the building stands on land bought Bunker Hill Monument (15). Breed’s Hill, Charlestown, 617- from John Hancock. The red brick Boston Massacre Site (10). State Street in front of the Old State 242-5641. Climb the monument from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Lodge Old Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place for portion was designed by the leg- House. At the next intersection below the State House, a ring of and museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The site of the historic American patriots like John Hancock, Paul Revere and endary architect Charles Bulfinch. cobblestones marks the site of the clash between a jeering Boston battle of June 1775. James Otis; the Old South Meeting House and Faneuil Hall, crowd and a British guard of nine soldiers on March 5,1770. where some of the most fiery debates of the Revolution took Park Street Church (3). Corner of U.S.S. Constitution (16). Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Park and Tremont streets, 617-523- Faneuil Hall (11). Merchants Row and Faneuil Hall Square, 617- 617-242-5670. Free guided tours Thu–Sun from 10:30 a.m.–3:30 place; and the Old North Church, where two lanterns were 3383. Sunday services at 8:30 & 11 523-1300. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical talks given daily p.m. This 44-gun frigate is the oldest commissioned warship in hung to signal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride. a.m. and 4 & 6 p.m. Morning services every half hour 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Military museum open the world. The U.S.S. Constitution Museum, located adjacent to are traditional, evening services are Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. “The Cradle of Liberty” combines in the ship, is open daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Call 617-426-1812.
46 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 47 ESTAURANT GUIDE R HIGH EAT LIKE THE I American 49 : Chinese 50 5s IRISH Eastern Mediterranean 50 Boiled dinners, blood pudding, French/French-American 51 brown bread—Irish eats are N French Country 52 not for everyone. But if Indian 52 there were ever a time to give the cuisine of International 52 the Emerald Isle a whirl, Irish 53 D it’s while visiting Italian 54 Boston—one of the Mediterranean 56 most Irish cities in E Museum Dining 56 America! Here are five New England 56 good bets for an authentic taste of Ireland. Seafood 57 DOYLE’S, 3484 Washington St., Jamaica Southwestern 59 1 Plain, 617-524-2345. This legendary neighbor- X Steakhouses 59 hood pub serves the staple dinner of the Boston Irish, corned beef and cabbage (or boiled din- GRAPE Expectations by Christopher Wallenberg ner), every Thursday and on St. Patrick’s Day. AMERICAN MERITAGE Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995 MANNION’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 378 Granite St., Quincy, 617-328-7774. he Oscar-winning hit Sideways, which stars Paul Giamatti as an aspiring author and Apropos, Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton St., 617-375-6500. Drawing 2 You haven’t its influences from American regional cuisine with a strong New oenophile, has sparked a renewed interest in wine culture. Sales of pinot noir, whose praises had a real Irish meal until you’ve had a tradi- T England flair, the menu at Apropos offers hearty, satisfying dishes tional Irish breakfast. Mannion’s serves one all Giamatti’s character Miles sings throughout the film, have reportedly gone through the roof, while ranging from pan-roasted Chilean sea bass to grilled New York sirloin the appeal of merlot, which Miles disses with an upturned nose, has waned. So the success of and herbed roasted chicken. The menu, created by executive chef day, every day, including eggs, grilled tomato, Joseph Nartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB. $$$ Sideways bodes well for a restaurant like Meritage, thanks to its unique concept of pairing food homemade brown bread and blood pudding. and wine to illuminate, enhance or even contrast the flavors of both. Opened two years ago in the Aura, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’s sea- MATT MURPHY’S PUB, 14 Harvard St., Boston Harbor Hotel, Meritage is the brainchild of Daniel Bruce, the hotel’s executive chef and sonal menus showcase chef John Merrill’s passion for using fresh, 3Brookline Village, 617-232-0188. Importing local ingredients in his recipes. Chef Merrill partners with local farm- founder of the nationally renowned Boston Wine Festival. At Meritage, diners can choose wine many of its ingredients straight from Ireland is ers and fishermen to select freshly harvested vegetables, seafood categories—sparklers, light whites, fruity reds, etc.—then pick from four corresponding dishes. If that is just off the boat and specially aged meats and cheeses to cre- just one way Matt Murphy’s proves all pub fare you’re a wine novice, you can select what you’d like to eat and then have the restaurant’s new ate his award-winning meals. B, L, D, SB. $$$ is not created equal. With a menu featuring sommelier, Jonas Atwood, help you choose the vino for each dish. For pan-seared diver scallops, hearty soups, a sampling of farmer’s cheeses *Avenue One, Hyatt Regency, Financial District, 1 Ave. de Lafayette, Atwood may recommend a crisp sancerre from Loire, France, instead of a complementary 617-422-5579. Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a and a tender, pan-roasted rib eye, this pub chardonnay, in order to contrast the richness of the scallops and preserve their delicate texture. relaxed atmosphere. Live jazz every Thu. B, L, D, C. $$ secures its place at the head of its class. Or consider the Long Island duck served atop black barley and poached Cape cranberries. GREENHILLS TRADITIONAL IRISH BAKERY, Paired with a Burgundy from Morey-St.-Denis, the wine’s slight acidity nicely enhances the oils in *Bob the Chef’s, 604 Columbus Ave., 617-536-6204. Boston’s pre- mier soul food restaurant features a wide array of talented local jazz 780 Adams St., Dorchester Center, 617-825- the duck. So whether you’re an enthusiast or a newcomer to wine, Meritage, like the movie 4 musicians as well as a delightful assortment of southern and Cajun 8187. Irish brown bread, or soda bread, is both Sideways, should have you thinking about, and enjoying, wine and food in fresh new ways. cuisines to satisfy any palate. One of the key attractions at Bob the Chef’s is the Sunday brunch with live jazz from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. $$ sweet and savory. The recipe baked at Greenhills comes straight from the owner’s ancestors. Pair a *Cheers, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil Hall B = Breakfast slice with a cup of tea and cure your winter woes. AVERAGE PRICE OF DINNER ENTREES Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill and L = Lunch $— Most entrees less than $12 Faneuil Hall locations offer a mouthwatering selection of traditional GRAFTON STREET PUB AND GRILL, 1230 D = Dinner fare and an abundant beverage selection, including their award-win- $$ — Most entrees $12–18 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-497- BR = Brunch $$$ — Most entrees $19–25 ning Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live entertainment is 5 SB = Sunday Brunch $$$$ — Most entrees more than $25 offered Thu–Sat nights. Pick up officially licensed Cheers merchan- 0400. Even the Irish like to fancy things up C=Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide range of entrees and prices; dise at the gift shop. L, D, C, LS. $ now and then. This pub mixes the usual fish LS = Late Supper therefore, the classifications are only approximations. and chips with more upscale offerings like VP = Valet Parking Restaurants listed accept major credit cards unless *Dick’s Last Resort, Prudential Center, 55 Huntington Ave., 617- 267-8080. This is the joint your mama warned you about. Dick’s walnut crusted sea scallops and braised lamb * = Entertainment otherwise specified. serves buckets of barbecue pork ribs and chicken, as well as lobster, shank with rosemary. —Christine Celli
48 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 49 RESTAURANT GUIDE shrimp and crab legs, steak and salads. There are also 74 kinds of fee from Speeder & Earl’s of Vermont and are also featured. B, L, Sat Thomas Moore, is honored by brother/sister team Babak and Azita *Café Fleuri, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- beer. Dick’s has SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., which includes Belgian waffles, & SB, D. $ Bina. Using their mother’s home-style Persian recipes and unusual 1900. Feast under the stars in Mediterranean ambiance. Enjoy what omelets, crab cake Benedict, breakfast burritos, fresh fruit and a imported spices, they’ve created a unique dining experience in the Boston magazine hails as “the best Sunday brunch in Boston” or make-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Live music, no cover, no dress The Spinnaker, atop the Hyatt Regency, 575 Memorial Dr., only restaurant of its kind in New England. Elegant and affordable, partake in a wonderful à la carte menu featuring Mediterranean fare, code and definitely no class. Open daily, Dick’s Last Resort is billed Cambridge, 617-492-1234. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Boston it’s a highlight of historic Beacon Hill. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D regional American specialties, and authentic French pastries and as “The Shame of Boston.” L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Thu 4 skyline and Charles River while dining in Boston’s only revolving nightly 5:30–10 p.m. Reservations recommended. VP. desserts—all within a beautiful sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri p.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til 1 a.m. www.dickslastresort.com $$ rooftop restaurant and lounge. Spinnaker features American cuisine for www.lalarokh.com $$ 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D dinner and Sunday Brunch. Savor a cocktail or dance under the stars Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$ The Federalist, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617-670- on Fri & Sat evenings. D, LS, SB. Reservations recommended. $$$ 2515. The menu at this powerbrokers’ haven offers artistic imagina- FRENCH/FRENCH-AMERICAN Clio, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-7200. tion in the preparation of dishes ranging from Colorado rack of lamb Stephanie’s on Newbury, 190 Newbury St., 617-236-0990. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves up French- to skillet-roasted French Dover sole, in an atmosphere that evokes Recommended by The New York Times, chef/owner Stephanie Aujourd’hui, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston St., 617- American fare with some striking Asian influences in a sleek, sophis- the stately traditions of the world’s most private clubs. A rooftop herb Sidell’s eatery showcases sophisticated American cooking, including 351-2037. Featuring an ambiance of contemporary elegance with ticated atmosphere that’s styled after a Parisian supper club. Bacon- garden and in-kitchen fish tanks help to ensure culinary perfection. salads, grilled fish chicken and comfort food, such as meatloaf. the Public Garden as a backdrop, this eatery is one of only two wrapped foie gras, caramelized swordfish au poivre and ginger- B, D, Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$ Casual elegance at its best with sidewalk cafe, club-like bar and restaurants in the state to receive the AAA Five Diamond Award. With glazed oxtail keep customers coming back for more. D. $$$$ skylit dining space. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 its recent re-opening and new look, Aujourd’hui welcomes chef de Finale, One Columbus Ave., behind the Four Seasons Hotel, 617- p.m. L, D, SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., C, VP Tue–Sat evenings. $$$ cuisine Jerome Legras, whose debut menu of modern French cuisine Hamersley’s Bistro, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. This pio- 423-3184; 30 Dunster St., Harvard Sq., Cambridge, 617-441-9797. uses the freshest regional ingredients. To complement the flavors, neering French-American classic, helmed by the husband and wife One of the only dessert restaurants in America, Finale features items Theatre Cafe, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574-2752. sommelier Ted Davidson offers an award-winning selection of wine team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put the South End dining like the caramel carnivale and its signature “molten chocolate cake.” Located in the heart of the theater district, this restaurant features from an 1,800-bottle library. Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat scene on the map. Try the duck confit or the roast chicken with Chef Nicole Coady’s menu is complemented by its luscious drink traditional American fare in a comfortable atmosphere and is a great 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ garlic, lemon and parsley. Long regarded as one of the city’s top menu of ports, champagnes, cordials and its well-known “Finale location for pre- and post-theater dining. Seasonal outdoor dining tables. D. $$$$ Favorites.” A light dinner menu is available. L & D. $$ and discounted parking at on-site garage is available. Open daily for Brasserie Jo, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., 617-425- B, L, D. $$ 3240. Regional French cooking in the classic brasserie style. The *Julien, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. *Hard Rock Cafe, 131 Clarendon St., two blocks from Boylston St., “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award-winning Chicago restaurant com- The award-winning Julien offers creative contemporary French cui- 617-424-ROCK (7625). HRC Boston serves up the best down-home *Top of the Hub, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617-536- bines traditional favorites (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique sine in a formal dining room of unparalleled elegance and intimacy. American food possible, seasoned with a healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll. 1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Boston for specialties (Uncle Hansi’s onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list An ideal setting for pre-theatre dining, a private business dinner or a Try the infamous “Pig” sandwich, excellent burgers and chicken dining and a spectacular view of the city. The magnificent cuisine and desserts in the French tradition complete this Gallic experience. romantic celebration. D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m. Tapas menu available at sandwiches. Memorabilia highlights include “The Aerosmithsonian,” complements the breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Live jazz seven Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$ bar Mon–Fri 4–7 p.m. $$$$ the “Boston Wall of Fame,” Phish’s vacuum, Jim Morrison’s leather nights a week. $$$$ pants and Madonna’s bustier. L, D, C, LS. $
Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common, 12 CHINESE Avery St., 617-574-7176. Chef Jason Adams sets an uncharted course of adventure in contemporary cuisine, featuring American Chau Chow City, 83 Essex St., Chinatown, 617-338-8158; 52 favorites, seafood and steaks, all artistically presented. The artful Beach St., Chinatown, 617-426-6266. This flagship of the Chau menu is created from a palette of lush local flavors. The restaurant Chow chain features authentic Swatowese seafood dishes, such as also boasts an exhibition kitchen. B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ clams in black bean sauce, lobster or crab with ginger and scallion, and spicy fried calamari. The service is superb, and the daily dim Locke-Ober, 3 Winter Place, 617-542-1340. Helmed by local culi- sum attracts those with adventurous palates. Also a great place for nary innovator Lydia Shire (Biba, Excelsior), this downtown landmark an after-midnight meal. L, D, LS. $$ has been refurbished and restored to its former glory. The menu of this Boston Brahmin bastion has been updated, but Shire has kept Peking Tom’s Longtang Lounge, 25 Kingston St., 617-482-6282. many of its classics, including the steak tartar and the legendary lob- This hip, funky downtown eatery specializes in gourmet makeovers ster Savannah. L, D, LS. $$$$ of traditional Cantonese and Polynesian dishes such as kung pao chicken and the ubiquitous pu pu platter, as well as potent, colorful Meritage, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995. cocktails like the scorpion bowl and the innovative kumquat mojito. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an appropriate vin- L, D, C, LS. $$ tage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. The restaurant’s interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood and leather, creating a luxurious P.F. Chang’s, 8 Park Plaza, Theatre District, 617-573-0821. atmosphere to accompany a hearty meal. All menu items come in Traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality combine in this appetizer and entree sizes. D, LS. $$$$ upbeat bistro. Specialties include Chang’s chicken in soothing lettuce wraps, Dan Dan noodles and orange peel shrimp. An array of vege- Parker’s Restaurant, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 617-725- tarian dishes such as Sichuan-style long beans and stir-fried spicy 1600. Executive chef Jerry Tice celebrates nostalgic cuisine with a eggplant are also available. Enjoy an impressive list of over 50 wines. contemporary flair. The stately dining room reflects the rich culinary Reservations accepted but not required. L & D Sun–Wed 11:30 heritage that lives on at the birthplace of Boston cream pie and the a.m.–11 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til midnight. C, LS. $$ Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$
Speeder & Earl’s, Copley Square Hotel, 47 Huntington Ave., 617- EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN 536-9000. Boston’s “quirkiest” breakfast and coffee bar, serving tra- ditional and innovative favorites such as eggs Benedict and malted Lala Rokh, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Lala Rokh, the leg- waffles. Boston’s best pastries and premium blends of gourmet cof- endary princess immortalized in the 19th-century tale by Irish poet
50 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 51 RESTAURANT GUIDE No. 9 Park, 9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimed chef p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private dining room Intrigue, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856-7744. Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes in a sophisti- available upon request. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON CENTER MAP. $$$$ Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful decor and cated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef Lynch has a subtle breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who desire a cos- hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive renditions of classic Italian mopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global menu created by and French fare such as fresh pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS. $$$$ INDIAN renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $
Radius, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-winning chef Gandhi, 704 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-491-1104. *Jacob Wirth, 37 Stuart St., 617-338-8586. Opened in 1868, Michael Schlow churns out impeccably prepared nouveau French fare Savor the scents and flavors of India and enjoy exceptional Indian Jacob Wirth is the city’s second-oldest restaurant and a Boston such as foie gras-suffused Vermont pheasant and New Zealand loin of cuisine in the heart of Central Square. Only the freshest produce, classic, serving European, American and traditional German fare, venison in an ultra-modern, minimalist setting. Pastry chef Paul herbs and delicate spices are used to prepare the healthy fare. L including wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten and a great selection of Connors creates rapturously delectable desserts. The ambiance is daily noon–3 p.m.; D noon–11 p.m.; SB noon–3 p.m. L buffet daily German beers. This Theater District mainstay still has the look of an powerbroker chic, and the service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ noon–3 p.m., “All you can eat” $5.95. Beer & wine. $ old-time saloon, complete with an ancient mahogany bar, weath- ered hardwood floors and weekly piano sing-alongs. L, D, C, LS. $$ Spire, Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., 617-772-0202. Alluringly Shanti, 1111 Dorchester Ave., 617-929-3900. Hailed by the Boston ensconced in Boston’s most fashionable luxury boutique hotel, Spire Phoenix as “one of the best [South Asian] restaurants Boston has L, 234 Berkeley St., 617-266-4680. Located at the upscale clothing features a striking interior and chef Gabriel Frasca’s cuisine, which ever had,” Shanti specializes in cuisine from India, Pakistan and institution Louis Boston, this chic, minimalist-style eatery features a combines flavors from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal with seasonal Bangladesh, blending such unique flavors as garlic, ginger, mint and menu by chef Pino Maffeo that melds Asian ingredients and spices New England ingredients. Named one of “America's 50 Best Hotel fresh coconut. The Huntington Ave. location is ideal for pre- or post- with French and Italian preparations and techniques. Dishes such as Restaurants” by Food and Wine. B, L, D LS, VP. $$$$ symphony or theater dining and boasts a large beer and wine selec- the roasted cod coated in panko bread crumbs, as well as playful tion. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D 5–11 p.m. $ amuse bouches such as cappuccino-flavored cotton candy, keeps L’s fashionable crowd coming back for more. L & D. $$$$ FRENCH COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL Rialto, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661- 1 Hungry i, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. This restored two-story 5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants features fine wines Beacon Hill townhouse features three working fireplaces and a Blue Ginger, 583 Washington St. (Rte. 16), Wellesley, 781-283-5790. and cuisine from France, Italy and Spain. Chef Jody Adams lends charming outdoor patio. Chef Peter Ballarin celebrates over 20 years Celebrity chef Ming Tsai combines the flavors of Asia, Europe and the her creative talents to seasonal dinner menu items such as grilled of romancing patrons with French country cuisine and his flair for Americas to produce a unique cuisine that has won the praise of crit- pork tenderloin with Ligurian potato-cheese pie, pine nuts and basil. creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison au poivre, braised ics. Signature dishes like sake-miso Chilean sea bass with wasabi oil D only. Reservations recommended. $$$$ rabbit a la moutard and turbin of sole. L Thu and Fri only, noon–2 and soy syrup make it worth the short ride to the suburbs. L & D. $$$$ *The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This 1927 culinary landmark offers award-winning contemporary French cuisine. The Dining Room: D, SB. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, D, C, LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$
Saint, 90 Exeter St., 617-236-1134. This luxe hotspot—part Harborside Restaurant restaurant, part nightclub—boasts a chi-chi decor, exotic cocktails and a “mini cuisine” menu by acclaimed chef Rene Michelena, The rrestaurantestaurant with an ocean of window dressing. whose Southeast Asian-inspired fusion dishes have won over the hip crowd that congregates here. D, C, LS, VP. $$$$
Sonsie, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended by Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The lively restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot mahogany bar, brick oven and colorful dining room. The menu by award-winning chef Bill Poirier includes tempura tuna roll with avocado, mizuna and tobiko caviar and herb pappardelle with asparagus. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.; Sat & SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 6–11 p.m. and Wed–Sat 6 p.m.–midnight. C, LS, VP. Check out the Red Room cock- tail lounge downstairs. $$
Zephyr on the Charles, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves small-por- tioned, 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. $$
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*Black Rose, 160 State St., next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston HistoricHistoric FishFish PierPier • 617.423.1000 617-742-2286. Located in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace area, this Functions for any occasion popular pub features aged beef, chicken, fresh native seafood, light fare, hearty sandwiches and other American and Irish classics
52 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 53 RESTAURANT GUIDE A True Taste from the grill served in a casual, jovial atmosphere. Live Irish Florentine Cafe, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Revered by music nightly and weekend afternoons. L, D, LS, SB. Traditional visitors and residents since its post-Prohibition debut, this historic of Eastern Irish breakfast served. $ North End cafe has become one of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with fresh tomatoes and lobster cream sauce, *The Green Dragon Tavern, 11 Marshall St., 617-367-0055. seared veal with grilled shrimp in Frangelico mushroom sauce, creative southwestern cuisine Mediterranean Boston’s premier 18th-century tavern, located on the Freedom and grilled prosciutto-wrapped Angus beef with alfredo risotto are 222 Berkeley Street Trail, is home to Boston’s only Guinness/Oyster Festival. just a few of the Italian wonders awaiting you in this charming Copley Square, Boston Microbrews and a large selection of imported beers flow from its bistro setting. Daily noon–1 a.m. L, D, C. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON 617.247.2225 in Historic Boston taps. Live entertainment nightly, with a traditional Irish seisiun CENTER MAP. $$$ Tucked away in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill is (session) Sat 4–8 p.m. L, D, C, Sat & SB. $ snakebites Lala Rokh, featuring the culinary delights of Persia. La Groceria Ristorante Italiano, 853 Main St., Cambridge *Hennessy’s of Boston, 25 Union St., 617-742-2121. Located (off Central Square), 617-876-4162. This charming neighborhood Since its opening in 1995, the restaurant has received angus ranch strip steak ecstatic reviews by some of the country’s toughest near Faneuil Hall, Hennessy’s serves up items like wood-grilled Irish restaurant boasts the freshest vegetables, the finest herbs and salmon, Kilmacalog chowder, shepherd’s pie, burgers, soups, salads spices, handmade pasta, fresh grilled fish, lobster and steak. critics including Zagat, Gourmet and Food & Wine fire and spice pasta magazines. For a memorable evening of distinctive and a huge bar appetizer menu. An extensive beer and wine list, For 33 years La Groceria has been an Italian classic, having been private snugs, farmer’s tables and a turf-burning fireplace. featured in Gourmet magazine, The Boston Globe, the Boston cuisine, beautiful surroundings and gracious hospitality, Featuring live entertainment five nights a week and monthly per- Herald and Zagat Survey. Enjoy excellent Northern Italian cuisine mango margaritas visit the Mediterranean world of Lala Rokh. formances by pop bands directly from Ireland. L, D, SB. $ in a casual, home-style atmosphere. Children’s menu available. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat 3–10 p.m., Sun 1–9 p.m. fresh grilled salmon fillet *The Purple Shamrock, 1 Union St., 617-227-2060. Named after www.lagroceriarestaurant.com $$ former Boston Mayor James Michael Curley, the character of the Rascal King is captured through historical decor and an energetic Lucca Restaurant & Bar, 226 Hanover St., 617-742-9200. 20% food discount for parties of six to environment. Fresh New England seafood, lobster specials, aged Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2002, Zagat twenty guests with this ad Angus steaks and traditional favorites are some of its specialties. L, Survey’s “Top New Restaurant 2002” and winner of Best of D, Sat & SB $ Boston 2001, this new North End eatery is racking up accolades Just a few reasons to come visit us. for its regional Italian cuisine, award-winning wine list, lively bar www.cottonwoodboston.com 97 Mt. Vernon Street, Beacon Hill and elegant atmosphere. D nightly 5–11 p.m.; weekends 5–11:30 ITALIAN p.m.; bar menu ’til 12:15 a.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. VP. SEE LOCATOR #8 720-5511 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m. Antonio’s, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Massachusetts General Mamma Maria, 3 North Square, Prince and Garden Court streets, Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with nightly 617-523-0077. “Mamma Maria stands for what Italian food is. specials and complementing wine list. Specials include homemade Simplicity, quality ingredients and fun…the food of love.” (Emeril fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and Lagasse, Food Network, 2004). “Best Italian Cuisine” (Frommer’s potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 Boston 2005 ). Set in a three-story, 19th-century brick row house CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS a.m.–10:30 p.m. $ overlooking North Square in the North End, Mamma Maria offers charming views of the neighborhood and city skyline, as well as a Giving salad an Caffe Pompei, 280 Hanover St., 617-227-1562. Pompei features Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. The seasonal menu fea- inferiority complex a wide variety of coffee, 160 wines by the glass, Italian cordials, tures regional Italian dishes using local ingredients. Five private pizza, Italian sandwiches, homemade cannoli and ice cream dining rooms available. D Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 since 1993. imported from Italy. Open daily 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m., LS ’til 3:30 p.m. Reservations accepted. VP. www.mammamaria.com $$$ a.m. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. $ Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, 207 Endicott St., 617-523-5959. Caffe Vittoria, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This popular Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of England’s European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of desserts, Birmingham Hotel, Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til Metropolitan Hotel. Elegant, comfortable surroundings. Specialties 12:30 a.m. $ include: veal chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto, smoked moz- zarella and black olives; and Norwegian salmon stuffed with esca- Caliterra, Wyndham Boston Hotel, 89 Broad St., 617-348-1234. role and shrimp in a wild mushroom cream sauce. Parking nearby. Located in the in the heart of the Financial District, this casual, L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal New noon–9 p.m. $ England flavors. B, L, D. $$ Reservations Accepted Teatro, 177 Tremont St., 617-778-6841. One of the hottest addi- Cantina Italiana, 346 Hanover St., 617-723-4577. Opened in tions to the Theatre District, Teatro’s reasonably priced Italian- 1931, this longtime favorite is the oldest restaurant in the North influenced menu was created by executive chef Robert Jean with End and serves some of the best traditional Italian cuisine in owner/chef Jamie Mammano. The restaurant has been praised by Boston in a warm and charming atmosphere. Reservations recom- foodies and critics alike, dubbed “Best Pre-Theatre Dining 2003” mended. D, LS. $$ (Improper Bostonian) and “Best Italian Restaurant 2003” (Boston In the Theatre District magazine). D Mon–Sat 5 p.m.–midnight; Sun 4–11 p.m. 8 Park Plaza • 617-573-0821 Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 75 Arlington St., 617- Reservations accepted. www.teatroboston.com $$$ (at the Transportation Building) 357-4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, pfchangs.com Cambridge, 617-661-4810. Refer to listing under Steakhouses for Via Matta, 79 Park Plaza, 617-422-0008. Radius owners full description. $$$ Michael Schlow and Christopher Myers have created an
54 PANORAMA MARCH 28–APRIL 10, 2005 55 ESTAURANT GUIDE A Boston Tradition R A National Historic Landmark Italian-style trattoria that was named one of “America’s Best Sheraton Commander Restaurant, 16 Garden St., Harvard New Restaurants” by Esquire and “One of America’s Best Square, Cambridge, 617-234-1365. New England-style cuisine in Restaurants” by Gourmet. L, D, LS. Closed Sun. VP. Reservations a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual atmosphere. B, L, D, SB.$$ recommended. $$$$ SEAFOOD MEDITERRANEAN Anthony’s Pier 4, 140 Northern Ave., 617-482-6262. For 37 Bar 10, The Westin Hotel, Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave., years, this world-renowned institution has catered to a local, 617-424-7446. This sleek, contemporary bistro serves creative national and international clientele with its incomparable selec- America’s Mediterranean cuisine and offers an exceptional wine list. Enjoy tions and innovative preparations. Featuring Maine lobster from Oldest grilled Greek salad flatbread pizza or tagliarini provencale in a its own lobster company, fresh New England seafood, imported cosmopolitan atmosphere. L, D, C, LS. $$ Dover sole, prime steaks and a wine list of more than 500 Restaurant selections. The dining room offers exquisite views of Boston On The Olives, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. Celebrity Harbor and the city skyline. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Freedom Trail chef Todd English got his start with this local eatery and the Sat noon–11 p.m., Sun noon–10 p.m. $$ In The Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparalleled king of his Faneuil Hall Area endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, ingredient rich, pan- The Barking Crab, 88 Sleeper St., 617-426-CRAB. No frills, just Mediterranean creations. Reservations are not accepted, so arrive down-and-dirty dining at this ramshackle little clam shack that has BOSTON’S HIDDEN JEWEL Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, early and be prepared to wait. D. $$$$ become a Boston dining institution. You’ll pluck mussels and Fresh New England Lobster steamers from plastic buckets and drink wine out of styrofoam And Grilled Meats cups under a red and yellow outdoor tent brimming with commu- MUSEUM DINING nal-style picnic tables. The fare includes fresh fish specials of the 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 day, the Barking Crab cake burger and lobster and crabmeat rolls. Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm Bravo, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369- L & D Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. SEE Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm 3474. Bravo is an exciting addition to the culinary offerings at LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. $$ Union Bar til-Midnight the MFA. Chef Benjamin Cevelo brings the creative flair he devel- RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking oped while working with Wolfgang Puck, offering a light, eclectic Chart House, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com 711/2 Charles Street, Beacon Hill and contemporary menu. The restaurant is a work of art itself, boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, steaks and more. 617.227.3524 with bold colors and clean lines created by famed restaurant Surrounded by waterfront views, the eatery offers specialties designer Peter Niemitz. The inviting, warm ambiance comple- like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer; shrimp fres- ments a rotating selection of some of the MFA’s modern master- ca; macadamia crusted mahi-mahi; slow roasted prime rib; and pieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 p.m.; its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ 617 426 2722 Museum of Science, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Dinner and a • • movie is old news—today it’s brunch and a movie at the noontime Gourmeli’s Seafood, Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave., Skyline Sunday Brunch, offering views of the Charles River and the 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or indulge in fresh casual harborside ab Cambridge and Boston skylines. The package includes tickets to lobster, swordfish and more. Offering an array of fresh New dining in the heart the newest IMAX film in the Mugar Omni Theatre, admission to the England seafood and entrees. B, L, D. $$$ exhibit halls and free parking. Tickets: $32; seniors $31; children of boston “…ONE OF THE BEST [SOUTH ASIAN] $30. Reservations recommended. The Science Street Cafe offers Great Bay, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617- open daily for RESTAURANTS BOSTON HAS EVER HAD.” appetizers and drinks before or after viewing the exhibit hall, Fri 532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow (Radius, Via from 6–10 p.m. $ Matta) present their unique take on the seafood and raw bar con- lunch and dinner —BOSTON PHOENIX cepts. This eclectic space in Kenmore Square serves delectable “…DINERS WILL BE BOWLED OVER BY THE fare such as fish tacos and the acclaimed baked stuffed lobster. L, live music! NEW ENGLAND D, SB, C, LS. $$$ sun & wed 5–9 pm BIG, BOLD FLAVORS OF THIS COOKING.” —BOSTON HERALD *Durgin-Park, 340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-2038. A Harborside Grill, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, 617- reservations accepted Boston landmark in historic Faneuil Hall (where your grandfather 568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the for parties of 6 or more HIS PLACE DOES EVERYTHING WELL ant “T . and great-grandfather may have dined) features steaks, chops Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, THE LIGHTS AREN’T JUST ON, THEY’RE and seafood in a New England tradition. Piano and oyster bars the casual atmosphere makes it a welcoming location for a cup of BURNING BRIGHTLY.” —BOSTON GLOBE open late. L, D. $ coffee or bowl of chowder. In the evening, the Grill is transformed into a sophisticated dining room featuring fresh New England E DORCHESTER Henrietta’s Table, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., seafood. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, LS, VP. $$$ 88 sleeper street
Cambridge, 617-661-5005. “Fresh and Honest” is its creed. aur 1111 Dorchester Ave. Nothing but locally grown and organic produce are used to create Jasper White’s Summer Shack, 50 Dalton St., 617-867-9955; a lively and textured menu of reinterpreted New England classics. 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500. World- (T)617.929.3900 H Daily specials feature the best available in fruits, vegetables, fish, renowned chef, cookbook author and Boston foodie godfather on ft. point channel (F)617.929.3979 poultry and meats, prepared in an open kitchen. Private dining Jasper White brings his extensive knowledge of seafood and New www.shantiboston.com room available. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun England fare to the Back Bay and Cambridge. For a casual night
7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Sat noon–3 p.m.; out, the restaurant offers the freshest seafood available, including T rest D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ the chef’s famous pan-roasted lobster, hearty chowders, grilled barking cr
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RESTAURANT GUIDE fish, award-winning fried chicken and an unparalleled raw bar. ent, from the unique presentation of entrees on signature china to Boston: Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. the welcoming hotel towel offered upon being seated. L & D. $$$ Cambridge: L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Lighter fare served from 3–5 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun 3–9 Ye Olde Union Oyster House, 41 Union St., 617-227-2750. Steps p.m. SEE LOCATOR #11 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ away from Quincy Market on the Freedom Trail stands America’s oldest restaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, flame-grilled beef Jimmy’s Harborside, 242 Northern Ave., 617-423-1000. Since and chicken. Famous for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined 1924, visitors and natives alike have found Jimmy’s Harborside to daily. Specialties include clam chowder, shrimp, swordfish, seafood be among New England’s most famous landmarks. From the platters and fresh lobster. L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & waterfront location, you’ll enjoy world-renowned seafood and views Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP. www.unionoysterhouse.com $$$ of historic Boston Harbor. Features award-winning chowders, Maine lobster, traditional Boston haddock and jumbo baked stuffed shrimp. A substantial, acclaimed wine list is modestly priced. SOUTHWESTERN Mon–Thu noon–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m., Sun 4–9 p VP. SEE LOCATOR #7 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ Cottonwood Cafe, 222 Berkeley St., 617-247-2225. Specialties include open-grill steaks, poultry, seafood, pasta and vegetarian Legal Sea Foods Restaurant, 26 Park Plaza, Park Square Motor dishes. Voted “Boston’s Best Southwestern Restaurant” and Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617-227-3115; “Boston’s Best Margarita.” Reservations recommended. Private Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617-266-7775; Prudential Center, function rooms. Two hours free validated parking. L Mon–Fri 11:30 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; 5 Cambridge Center, Kendall a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D daily ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–3 p.m. C, Square, Cambridge, 617-864-3400; other locations. For over 50 LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com $$ years, Legal Sea Foods has served the freshest seafood possible, including oysters, wood grilled fish, succulent New England lobsters Fajitas & ’Ritas, 25 West St., 617-426-1222; 1327 Hancock St., and its famous clam “chowda.” Extensive wine list. L & D. $$$ Quincy Center, 617-774-1200. Established in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas is an easygoing, fun restaurant and bar which features fresh, healthy Langham Hotel, Boston (formerly Le Meridien) McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Boston Park Tex-Mex and barbecue cuisine. The award-winning locations 250 Franklin Street, Boston Plaza Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil Hall stress generous portions, affordable prices, open casual space 617.956.8752 Marketplace, North Market, 617-720-5522. Recognized nationwide and prompt, friendly service, and is a great place to throw a party. www.langhamhotels.com for its fresh seafood and lively atmosphere, McCormick & Schmick’s Boston: Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat ’til 10 p.m. Fri offers more than 30 varieties of fresh seafood, as well as steak, ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. Quincy: Mon–Wed 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., chicken and pasta dishes and a unique menu that changes daily. Thu–Sat ’til 10 p.m., Sun 5–9 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitasandritas.com $ L daily 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Thu 4–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 4 p.m.–midnight. Bar open daily ’til 1:30 a.m. Bar menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 p.m.–midnight. Casual attire. $$$ STEAKHOUSES
Oceana, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227-3838. Abe & Louie’s, 793 Boylston St., 617-536-6300. Boasting the One of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting a breathtaking service, style and elegance of a New York steakhouse, this establish- view of the Harbor, Oceana offers uniquely prepared fresh seafood. ment offers a menu that includes hand-selected, prime-aged cuts of B, L, D, SB. $$ beef, fresh fish and poultry, as well as an extensive wine selection. The sophisticated mahogany and brass-accented decor creates a Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium, 199 Clarendon St., Copley Square, comfortable environment perfect for entertaining. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ 617-536-3500; 1400 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 9), Natick, 508-628-9900; 55 Needham St., Newton, 617-964-4244. Enjoy fresh-grilled seafood Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 75 Arlington St., in a comfortable atmosphere. Specialties include blackened tuna 617-357-4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, sashimi, Skipjack’s moonfish, Maryland crabcakes and lobsters. Cambridge, 617-661-4810. The menu includes selections of the Winner of Best of Boston 2003 award for seafood restaurant. Swing finest cuts of meats, homemade pastas, fresh seafood and more. with the Winiker Orchestra Jazz Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Boston: Enjoy lighter fare and a late night menu in the spacious bar and L & D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. Newton: L & D parlor area. The Park Square location is close to the theater, historic 11:30 a.m.– 10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun ’til 9 p.m. $$ sites, shopping and includes functon space for 10–300 people, while the Cambridge location on the banks of the Charles River Turner Fisheries, Westin Hotel Copley Place, corner of Stuart and features an outdoor patio and a spectacular view of the Boston Prices range from $45.00 to $56.00 Dartmouth Streets, 617-424-7425. Seafood, honest and current, is skyline. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Children under 12, $17.50. on the menu at one of Boston’s newest and grandest seafood Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; C, VP. www.davios.com. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON restaurants. Known for its fresh seafood and winner of several CENTER MAP. $$$ Sunday seatings: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. regional awards, Turner’s features seven-foot-high French windows, swooping Hollywood banquettes, mahogany paneling and cobalt *The Oak Room, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza blue tile. Private dining rooms accommodate 10–140 guests. Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated restaurant offers a tradi- Discounted VP at The Westin Hotel Copley Place. L, D, C, LS. $$$ tional steakhouse menu of prime steaks, generous chops and fresh Langham Hotel, Boston (formerly Le Meridien) New England seafood. Replete with stately wood paneling and 250 Franklin Street, Boston Wisteria, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617-956- accented with rich draperies and wall ornaments for a comfortable 617.451.1900, ext. 7125 7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian twist offers an yet elegant feel. B, L, D daily. The Oak Bar specializes in classic and innovative menu that synthesizes of New England seafood and contemporary martinis, offering a raw bar and the complete Oak www.langhamhotels.com Asian cuisine. Impeccable service and attention to detail are appar- Room menu. $$$$
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TheThe 1770–1800. Christ Church, a.k.a. the Old spectacles usually celebrate the patron North Church, Boston’s oldest standing saints of Italian villages and center around church (built in 1723) served as the signal jubilant parades of the saints’ statues tower that spurred Revere on his jaunt through the North End’s winding roadways. NORTHNORTH ENDEND through the countryside. And Copp’s Hill Food vendors, hawking everything from Burying Ground, founded in 1660 as the sausage to calamari, add their own flavor enowned as Boston’s “Little Italy,” the North End is constantly brimming with the aroma Hub’s second cemetery, provided the final to the scene. of garlic and freshly cooked cuisine. But its storied history is also part of its charm. The resting place of many famous colonials, If you’re looking for belly laughs instead Roldest neighborhood in the city, it gave birth to the American Revolution on its narrow such as the Puritan preachers of the of a full belly, have a seat at the Improv cobblestone streets and has been home to wave after wave of new immigrants. Today, with Mather family, including Salem Witch Trial- Asylum on Hanover Street to take in the such strong ties to its past, the North End remains one of the most European neighborhoods in era firebrand Cotton Mather, and Edmund wild antics of this innovative comedy America, offering the best in Old World cooking and tradition along with a variety of sightseeing Hartt, whose shipyard constructed the U.S. troupe. The Asylum offers off-the-cuff fun and entertainment adventures year-round. Here’s a look at what you’ll find: Navy’s flagship U.S.S. Constitution. and hilarity at its original North End venue. And if you haven’t had enough of good FOOD SIGHTSEEING ENTERTAINMENT old Paul Revere, check out Paul Revere The North End is widely known for its One of Boston’s most well-known attrac- In keeping with its Old World character, the Tonight, which runs at the Old North abundance of Italian restaurants. The cui- tions is, of course, the Freedom Trail. Three North End observes many traditions Church during the summer and fall. Award- sine is authentic and consistently delicious, of its sites are located in the North End. imported from the shores of Europe. One winning actor David Conner re-creates this whether Old World Sicilian, traditional The Paul Revere House, Boston’s oldest such annual rite is the weekly Italian legendary figure and tells the oft-untold Northern Italian or Mediterranean fusion. home built circa 1680, was occupied by the feasts and processions, kept alive by stories of Revere’s upbringing and his And though the ambience can be boister- famed silversmith/patriot/midnight rider immigrants and their descendents, that midnight ride. ous, romantic or somewhere in between, the and his family (including 16 children!) from take place throughout the summer and See listings in Currently and setting is usually intimate, with patrons enliven this already spirited locale. These Sightseeing. rubbing elbows with one another in crowd- ed dining rooms—it’s all part of the European feel. WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2002
Restaurant open daily Nouvelle Italian Cuisine from 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. featuring a variety of Late night menu available meats and fresh fish... ’til 3:30 a.m. Specials prepared daily; SPECIALIZING IN Pan seared veal with ITALIAN CUISINE “ZAGAT SURVEY, TOP NEWCOMER 2002” grilled shrimp, housemade lobster ravioli and Certified REGIONAL ITALIAN CUISINE 280 HANOVER ST. Black Angus beef. Full bar Dinner Nightly from 5 and private function NORTH END Late night menu until 12:15 a.m. room available. “BEST ITALIAN CUISINE BOSTON, MA 02113 Drinks until 1 a.m. By far the best restaurant in the North End, 333 HANOVER ST., BOSTON Mamma Maria might be the best in town.” TEL: 617-227-1562 226 Hanover St., North End, Boston Frommer’s Boston 2005 (617) 742-9200 • www.luccaboston.com 617.227.1777 FAX: 617-227-1562 Valet Parking — Private Function Room three north square, boston (617) 523-0077 www.florentinecafeboston.com www.mammamaria.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
BOSTON CONFIDENTIAL Hidden History, Insider’s Secrets and more T heatre D istrict D ining erri Iuzzolino Matsakis ATTACK T HAMIT’s infamousC studentK pranks DID YOU KNOW… The word “hack” originated at MIT. While it is by Sarah Buckley Best Italian Restaurant 2003 now most often associated with illegally tap- —Boston Magazine ost people know MIT as the stomping ping into telecommunications systems, the 177 Tremont St., Boston grounds for some of the world’s most term was invented to describe any clever and inspired way of accomplishing a difficult feat. 617.778.6841 Mgifted intellectuals and budding science www.teatroboston.com superstars. But what many don’t know is that, reservations accepted for decades, MIT students have been moonlight- Police car atop the school’s Great Dome. The ing as pranksters who will stop at nothing to shell of the Chevrolet Cavalier—painted to look 1 2 3 direct a few rays of limelight away from the col- exactly like a campus cruiser (cleverly num- lege’s strictly scientific achievements…and per- bered “pi”)—sported flashing lights and a haps spark a good laugh in the process. dummy dressed as a uniformed officer, com- It all began in 1928 when a group known as plete with a toy gun, a parking ticket reading Dorm Goblin managed to thread a 35-foot tele- “no permit for this location,” and a box of graph pole through a dormitory. But while tele- donuts. The AP newswire-worthy prank was graph poles no longer serve as props, MIT stu- reported in papers from California to Korea. dents continue to perpetrate a variety of imagi- The Great Dome has played host to many native and witty stunts, known as “hacks,” that other hacks as well. Last December, it was fes- are nearly always safe, mostly inoffensive, and tooned with a replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1 incredibly intricate, in accordance with the plane in honor of the 100th anniversary of the unofficial MIT hackers’ code of ethics. Most pioneering duo’s historic flight. importantly, they leave MIT and the community Though MIT by no means encourages these at large wondering “whodunit?” shenanigans, school administrators say that a In November 1982, during the big Harvard- tasteful and well-constructed hack is no reason Yale football game, a remote-controlled weath- to get up in arms. In fact, a few weeks after er balloon bearing MIT’s initials emerged from that weather balloon exploded onto the field of the Harvard Stadium field near the 50-yard the Harvard-Yale game, then-MIT president line, inflated, then burst into a storm of pink- Paul Gray joked that he wished he’d been part 2 ish powder. of the prank. Says Robert Sales, In 1994, in what became associate director of the MIT the most famous (and beloved) News Office, “It’s just a part of hack in recent history, stu- our culture.” dents mounted a replica Visit the MIT Hack Gallery of an MIT Campus at hacks.mit.edu. 3
DOME SWEET DOME—Some of the infamous hacks at MIT have included turning the Great Dome into R2D2 for the premiere of The Phantom Menace (top), as well as placing a replica of the Wright Brothers’ plane atop Erik Nygren of the Dome (above).
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