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June 16–29, 2008 The OfficialOfficial Guide to BBOSTONOSTON
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PLUS: American Craft Beer Fest Chefs in Shorts SummersDay Revels Actor Ken Howard panoramamagazine.com on Tip O’Neill © Cornell Capa/Magnum Photos contents COVER STORY 14 Boston by Water Looking for summer fun in Boston? Just add water
DEPARTMENTS 6 around the hub 6 NEWS & NOTES 10 ON EXHIBIT 12 DINING 13 NIGHTLIFE
18 the hub directory 19 CURRENT EVENTS 26 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 30 SIGHTSEEING 35 EXCURSIONS 37 MAPS 43 FREEDOM TRAIL 45 SHOPPING 51 RESTAURANTS 65 NEIGHBORHOODS
78 5 questions with… Actor KEN HOWARD
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Beantown Becomes Beertown
eer lovers who find themselves in Boston are spoiled for quality quaffing locations, Bwith the Hub boasting some of the best brewpubs in the Northeast. However, for sheer volume, diversity and value it’s hard to beat the American Craft Beer Fest, taking place June 20 & 21 at the Seaport World Trade Center. Hosted by locally based online and print columnists Beer Advocate, the event welcomes 75 American brewers to town to provide samples of more than 300 of their finest craft beers to thirsty aficionados—including local faves like Boston Beer Company (makers of the Sam Adams beers, pictured), Harpoon Brewery, Berkshire Brewing Company, Buzzards Bay Brewing and many more from around the region and across the country. With special panel discussions and guest speakers added to the mix, it’s a beer-centric weekend that will have brew enthusiasts raising their glasses in celebration. For more information, visit www.beeradvocate.com/acbf. cont. on page 8 >>
news & notes 6 • on exhibit 10 • dining 12 • nightlife 13 ___ PHOTO BY A NDREW S WAINE 6 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES calendar of events THURSDAY, JUNE 19 & COM FRIDAY, JUNE 20 . Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls brings her brand of punk cabaret to Symphony ODUCTIONS R Hall for EdgeFest, an evening of orchestral P BY
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FRIDAY, JUNE 20 BOSTON CELEBRATES My Big Fat Rashomon Wedding, the hilari- BLOOMSDAY ous backstory of a wedding told from multiple On June 16, 1904, Irish points of view, is performed by top comedians author James Joyce’s literary at ImprovBoston. Refer to listing, page 19. creation Leopold Bloom set out on a journey of personal FRIDAY, JUNE 20– /
<< cont. HERE COMES OOS 22, family-friendly entertain- On June 21, green discovery across his native SUNDAY, JUNE 22 L from page 6 Y THE SUN OX
ment like circus and street thumbs are invited to join Dublin. His experiences and It’s a rematch of the 2004 World Series when S IND C Anyone who suffers through performers and children’s the 15th annual South End realizations on that day make J.D. Drew (pictured) and the Red Sox take ED R the seemingly never-ending craft activities fills the neigh- Garden Tour at 10 a.m. up the bulk of Joyce’s greatest on the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at BY ON rain, snow and gloom of a borhood, as well as multi- The self-guided jaunt takes enduring masterwork, the Fenway. Refer to listing, page 23. TO OST HO P New England winter knows cultural music and dance flower children through novel Ulysses. This June 16, B that it can feel like the bliss- performances, ethnic food community gardens and Boston is one of hundreds of SATURDAY, JUNE 21 fully hot and hazy days of stalls and a Grand Sun and rooftop terraces in this cities around the world pay- Political humor and show-tunes collide when summer will never arrive. Moon Processional along the lovely neighborhood, with ing homage to Joyce’s much- Capitol Steps (“the only show in America Therefore, when they do, it channel. Best of all, it’s all funds benefiting the South dissected work when that attempts to be funnier than Congress”) only seems right to celebrate free and open to the public, End/Lower Roxbury Bloomsday Boston 2008 (pic- performs at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. the season’s arrival with joy- making the SummersDay Open Space Land Trust tured above) takes place on Refer to listing, page 22. ful song and dance—which is Revels a great way to official- (visit www.southend the Boston College campus. exactly what the organizers ly close the door on spring gardentour.org for ticket The special day features MONDAY, JUNE 23 of the SummersDay Revels showers and say hello to the information). On June 22, lectures about the book con- Walter Becker and Donald Fagen—the (pictured above) have in sun. Refer to listing, page 23. the Friends of the Cambridge ducted by Joyce experts, as dry-witted duo known to classic rock fans mind. This special weekend Public Library invite visitors well as film screenings, read- around the globe as Steely Dan—bring their event June 20–22 offers sun- to the eighth annual Open ings of passages from Ulysses offbeat brand of jazz pop to the Bank of GARDEN PARTIES lovers a chance to welcome Gardens Day, which allows by costumed performers and America Pavilion. Refer to listing, page 20. the warm weather while also Urban dwellers have mas- participants to explore 19 a panel conversation about soaking up Boston’s artistic tered the art of taking limited hidden gardens located at one of the key themes of the TUESDAY, JUNE 24 and cultural diversity. space and creating their own both private residences and book, “Love Across Pop songstress Natasha Bedingfield—whose On June 20, the Boston little green slice of paradise historic attractions (like the Boundaries.” It’s a fascinat- songs have taken over Top 40 radio and sham- Convention and Exhibition away from the hustle and Longfellow House and the ing day devoted to translat- poo commercials alike—brings her infectious Center hosts the annual bustle of city life. This month, Harvard Museum of Natural ing Joyce’s challenging, diffi- sound to The Paradise. Refer to listing, page 21. Summer Street Solstice Art garden enthusiasts have the History) across Cambridge. cult-to-interpret, yet phe- Celebration, with exhibitions chance to check out beautiful Tickets are $25, and can be nomenally rewarding explo- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 and performances continuing gardens in Boston’s South purchased in advance by ration of who we are and Orson Welles’ classic cinematic master- throughout the weekend End and across the Charles calling 617-349-4029 or at what we’re all searching for. piece Citizen Kane gets the big-screen along the Fort Point Channel River in Cambridge that are participating locations listed For more information, visit treatment at Coolidge Corner Theatre. ___Harborwalk. On June 21 & normally closed to the public. at www.harvardsquare.com. www.ncacboston.org. Refer to listing, page 20. ___ 8 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 9 aroundthehub:ON EXHIBIT by Scott Roberto MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON Getaway to On Campus ARD the Past V AR H ALWAYS DELIGHTFULLY COOL: SUMMER VACATIONS IN NEW YS OF USEUM
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Through August 22 COUR A n the 19th century, the idea of RENZO PIANO’S ART MUSEUM Itaking a vacation was just FOR HARVARD, Fogg Art becoming acceptable to the Museum, through June 30 (pic- general public. As the concept tured above). Conceptual drawings of “getting away from it all” and designs by the award-winning took hold, New Englanders architect for the yet-to-be-built generally headed to the coast Harvard Art Museum are show- or the north woods—by rail, cased. Refer to listing, page 28. coach or steamship—to a vari- ety of resorts, hotels and scenic CHANTAL AKERMAN: MOVING attractions. The venerable Boston Atheneaum documents the THROUGH TIME AND SPACE, MIT era’s burgeoning regional travel industry in a show featuring List Visual Arts Center, through travel posters, guidebooks and maps that enticed our ances- July 6. Five works by the acclaimed tors to faraway locales like the White Mountains and Belgian-born filmmaker and video Moosehead Lake, as well as closer destinations like Nantasket artist are showcased, including a Beach and (believe it or not) Chelsea. Refer to listing, page 30. new video created just for this show. Refer to listing, page 28. RETURN ENGAGEMENT PAPER TRAIL II: PASSING THROUGH CLOUDS, Rose Art Museum, through ANISH KAPOOR: July 27. Nigerian-born, London- PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE based artist Odili Donald Odita Institute of Contemporary Art curates this show featuring works on Through September 1 paper from the Rose’s collection by Bombay-born, London-based the likes of Rembrandt, Degas, Dali, sculptor Anish Kapoor has de Kooning and Warhol—along with built quite a name for himself Odita’s own work—at the Brandeis since his first U.S. museum museum. Refer to listing, page 29. show (which, incidentally, APRIL 20–JULY 27, 2008 took place at the Institute of FRAGILE MEMORIES: IMAGES OF TICKETS ON SALE NOW Contemporary Art’s old loca- ARCHAEOLOGY AND COMMUNITY tion on Boylston Street in AT COPAN, 1891–1900, Peabody Tickets: 800-440-6975 or www.mfa.org/elgreco 1985), having garnered awards and accolades for such works Museum of Archaeology and as the giant, mirrored, bean-shaped Cloud Gate in Chicago’s Ethnology, 11 Divinity Ave., This exhibition is organized by The exhibition is sponsored by The exhibition is presented The television media sponsor is Millennium Park. Now the new ICA on the South Boston water- Cambridge, 617-496-1027, through the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, with the collaboration of and the Nasher Museum of Art front hosts 14 of Kapoor’s abstract pieces together in one large December 31. The Harvard University at Duke University, and is gallery, from his early, pigment powder-covered objects to his institution features photographs taken supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts more recent creations, many of which use organic forms, reflec- during the museum’s pioneering and the Humanities.
tive surfaces and space-age materials to simultaneously disori- expeditions to one of the most impor- Additional support provided by National Endowment for the Humanities, The Homeland Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts. ent and directly engage the viewer. Refer to listing, page 26. tant Mayan sites in Central America. ___ El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), St. James (Santiago el Mayor) (detail), about 1610–14. Oil on canvas. Museo del Greco, Toledo. BOTTOM LEFT:ANISH K APOOR, S-CURVE, 2006 10 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM aroundthehub:DINING aroundthehub:NIGHTLIFE Shorts- The Wing’s Cocktails of Order The Thing the Week Cooks
CHEFS IN SHORTS Seaport Hotel Boston June 27 from 7–9:30 p.m.
ven the chefs behind Efour-star restaurants with fancy white table- cloths and menus burst- Rock the Boat ing with exotic dishes ROCK AND BLUES t isn’t just the motion of the ocean that like to let their hair CONCERT CRUISES Iwill have the boat swaying when the down and enjoy a sum- Departing from Boston popular Rock and Blues Concert Cruises Harbor Cruise terminal mer barbecue. That’s why at Long Wharf kick into high gear for its fourth season. more than two dozen of the Hub’s top chefs are stepping out June 27 & 28 Music lovers can hop aboard one of of the kitchen to participate in the 11th annual Chefs in these popular jaunts around Boston Harbor and enjoy a hot Shorts event on June 27. For $60, guests can enjoy high-end summer night accompanied by the equally hot sounds of but classic summer offerings—along with complimentary bands like Rustic Overtones (June 27, pictured above) or the beer and wine—by chefs from Boston eateries like Bonfire, a capella stylings of Hyannis Sound and Firedrill! (June 28). SPANISH SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Dante, Avila, 606 Congress, Kashmir and others. Best of all, Bravo • Museum of Fine Arts Feel free to dance while the ocean breeze blows through proceeds benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank, ensuring that 465 Huntington Ave. your hair, or sing along at the top of your voice—there’s no THE CHICKEN BONE SALOON 617-369-3474 the great meal you receive translates into future meals for neighbors out there to complain about the noise, after all! 1260 Boylston St. those in need. Refer to listing, page 22. —Eva Medoff 617-267-9464 Nobody would confuse Boston with Refer to listing, page 22. —Josh B. Wardrop Barcelona, but this summer the If the Fenway Frank isn’t a spicy Hub has taken on a touch of A BERRY enough pre-ballgame meal for Iberian flair, thanks to the Museum ROCK SPECIAL you, fear not. Suburban chicken of Fine Art’s special exhibitions of OF AGED EVENING wing specialist The Chicken Bone Spanish art, El Greco to Velazquez Saloon has opened up a new out- and Antonio Lopez Garcia. Now, YOUNG @ HEART CHORUS STRAWBERRY NIGHTS post just one block from Fenway MFA eatery Bravo has introduced a UpStairs on the Square Somerville Theatre 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge Park, offering a menu of sand- trio of limited-edition Spanish June 20 at 8 p.m. 617-864-1933 wiches, appetizers and, of course, cocktails to accompany these With Mick Jagger June 17 & 18 at 6:30 p.m. its trademark wings. Both regular great visual treasures: the bold and on the cusp of 65 One of the sweetest and boneless varieties are avail- brash Conquistador, which blends and Little Richard sensations of summer is the taste of a ripe, juicy strawberry. able in more than a dozen flavors, Bombay Sapphire and whiskey, fin- still performing at For two nights only, Harvard Square culinary institution including the new “thermonuclear ished off with Spanish Manzanilla 75, the members of the Young @ Heart Chorus—making their UpStairs on the Square continues its tradition of using sea- wings squared” for true wing war- olives; the sweet Sangria de Fresa Boston-area concert debut at the Somerville Theatre on June sonal, local ingredients with Strawberry Nights, a four-course riors. If you have the proper intes- o Melocoton, a tantalizing mixture 20—are just the latest to prove that you’re never too old to rock menu using delicious strawberries as the star ingredient. For tinal fortitude, you can even take of peach or strawberry white san- ’n’ roll. Recently the subject of an acclaimed documentary film, $55, diners can delight in dishes like foie gras terrine with “The Atomic Challenge”: eat 12 gria made with Remy Martin the ensemble—whose current members range in age from market strawberries, balsamic vinegar and shiso, slow-baked wings in five minutes without bleu cognac, white wine and fresh fruit; 72–88—has been surprising audiences for more than 20 years. salmon with white asparagus fondue and pickled strawberry cheese or beverages, and you win and the Go Diego Mojito (pictured), With a repertoire that includes works by modern rockers like compote, and fraise gateau, featuring strawberry liqueur- a T-shirt and your photo on the which blends Beija virgin cane Radiohead, Coldplay and Sonic Youth (as well as golden oldies soaked genoise with vanilla buttercream and chocolate curls restaurant wall, ensuring your 15 rum, key lime juice, and mint like The Rolling Stones), these seniors put on a show that (pictured). It’s a sweet and unique event not to be missed by minutes of flame—er, fame. leaves. Refer to listing, page 59. proves they’ve stayed hip even as some of their contemporaries ___berry lovers. Refer to listing, page 57. —Natalie Moravek —Josh B. Wardrop —Eva Medoff face hip replacement. Refer to listing, page 22. —Natalie Moravek___ TOP RIGHT PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS; TOP LEFT PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS; 12 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO BY E THAN B. BACKER BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO BY J EFF D EROSE JUNE 16–29, 2008 13 HEN THE MERCURY rises, Bostonians tend to rediscover their urge to BOSTON BY W be beside the seaside. Luckily, life in this coastal jewel of a city presents ample opportunity for landlub- bers to discover their sea legs and get out WATER on the open water, or just venture down to Boston Harbor or the banks of the Charles River to soak up the sights and sounds you can only find along the deep blue. Looking for summer fun in LET’S GO CRUISING NOW Boston? Just add water Numerous cruise companies offer boating by Josh B. Wardrop tours in and around Boston’s waterways. Patrons of the Charles Riverboat Company (refer to listing, page 30) can enjoy 60-minute sightseeing cruises along the mighty Charles River and 75-minute tours of the Charles River Locks and Boston Harbor, while those who hop aboard Boston Harbor Cruises’ (refer to listing, page 30) high-speed Codzilla vessel can take in Boston at a less-leisurely pace by enjoying an exciting 40 m.p.h. rip-roaring jaunt around Boston Harbor. Bay State Cruise Company (refer to listing, page 35) offers getaways to nearby Provincetown, as well as summer music cruises, aboard its traditional ferry and catamaran ships. Meanwhile, Odyssey Cruises (refer to listing, page 30) offers glamorous days and nights at sea, with brunch, dinner and midnight cruises taking place daily aboard its sleek and elegant three-decker. And luxury dining on the open sea has a new home in Boston with the recent arrival of Yacht Starship, a AAA Three Diamond-rated dining yacht that sails daily from the Seaport District all sum- mer long (visit www.yachtstarship.com for IT’S A BREEZE: Ashley of more information and cruise schedule). Maggie Inc. enjoys the cool wind Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in her hair and the spectacular view of the Back Bay skyline (refer to listing, page 30) has been a key fig- aboard the Charles Riverboat PHOTO BY J ONATHAN D AISY; ure on the Boston sail scene since 1992, fer- Company’s Charles I. WARDROBE STYLING BY A LICIA B ARRETT rying guests along the coastline aboard the ______PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 15 the U.S. in more than 20 years, as well as the A CHARTERED COURSE Uruguayan staysail schooner Capitan Sometimes the call of the sea is so strong Miranda (built in 1930). Both ships are open that a seasoned sailor simply needs to hop to the public for free tours during their aboard a boat and strike out on the water berths in the Hub as part of Sail away from the cares and worries of life on Boston. Visit www.sailboston.com for land—which is all well and good, but not more information and a schedule of events. always practical unless you have access to a boat. Thankfully, that isn’t a problem on the FOOD + WATER STROLL BY THE SEA Boston waterfront, as a bevy of charter Looking for a bite to eat while exploring the The Harborwalk—a planned 47-mile options exist for sailing aficionados. scenic beauty of Boston Harbor or the series of connected walkways tracing the The Boston Harbor Sailing Charles River? Here’s a few suggestions: Boston Harbor shoreline from Winthrop and Club (Rowes Wharf, 617-720-0049) is pri- • The Chart House, 60 Long Wharf, East Boston in the north to Dorchester in marily a member club that specializes in 617-227-1576. the south—is close to completion, and has teaching novices how to sail and organizing • Legal Sea Foods, 255 State St., Long opened up beautiful seaside views to outings for its members. However, the club Wharf, 617-227-3115. strollers from historic Charlestown down also offers charters and rentals of its numer- • Dante (pictured above), 40 Edwin Land toward the North End and onto the South ous sailing vessels (to appropriately creden- Blvd., Cambridge, 617-497-4200. Boston waterfront. A walk along the tialed sailors) when members aren’t using • Intrigue, Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Harborwalk offers great views of boats on them. Fully outfitted daysailers, ocean racers Wharf, 617-856-7744. Boston Harbor, picturesque offshore locales and cruisers are available starting from as • Harborside Grill, Hyatt Harborside, like Deer Island, gorgeous parks like little as $90 per day. 101 Harborside Dr., 617-568-6060. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park and Others offering charter services include • The Barking Crab, 88 Sleeper St., cultural attractions like the Institute for the Boston Sailing Center 617-426-2722. Contemporary Art. Visit www.bostonharbor (starting at $130 per hour, 2 hour minimum, • Miel/Sushi-Teq, InterContinental Hotel, walk.com for maps of the Harborwalk and 6 person maximum per boat, Lewis Wharf, becomes part of a fan- COME SAIL AWAY: The Liberty Fleet offers a variety of 510 Atlantic Ave., 617-747-1000. a full calendar of events. 617-227-4198) and Boston Yacht tastic harbor battle re- cruises aboard its ship the Charters (Seaport World Trade Center, enactment worthy of Liberty Clipper. QUACK BY LAND AND BY SEA Seaport Boulevard, 617-723-8810), which pro- Pirates of the 125-foot schooner the Liberty Clipper. A typi- When you can’t decide whether you’d rather vides sailboats, schooners and larger yachts Caribbean. Call 508- cal two-hour jaunt aboard the Liberty take in the Boston sights from terra firma or capable of carrying anywhere from 12 to 954-1282 or visit www.tallshipformidable.com Clipper—a replica of a mid-1800s Baltimore by rolling on the river, nothing offers a better 1,100 passengers. for information and reservations. schooner that was originally built in Mystic, compromise than a Boston Duck Conn.—takes visitors out to explore the Tour (refer to listing, page 32). Every day, VICTORY AT SEA ISLAND LIFE Boston Harbor Islands, or on a swing by the hundreds of happily-quacking sightseers are If nautical warfare gets your heart pumping, They may not be tropical hideaways littered North End and the Charlestown Navy Yard. ferried up and down the streets of Boston you won’t want to miss your chance to hop with palm trees, coconuts and white sand, Standard sails depart three times daily, at and Cambridge aboard restored World War aboard the tall ship Formidable, but the Boston Harbor Islands noon, 3 and 6 p.m., from Long Wharf. Liberty II-era amphibious vehicles whose drivers a brigantine vessel that sails from Waterboat are a collection of more than 30 small islands Fleet also offers specialty cruises like Friday point out notable sights on land before slip- Marina at Long Wharf.This tall ship raises its off the Massachusetts coast that contain night steak and lobster sails, Sunday brunch- ping into the Charles River for a water view. deep red, square-rigged sails and takes pas- both natural and historical resources and es and occasional wine tasting sails. And on Or, you can take a Super Duck sengers on excursions around Boston Harbor can act as idyllic getaways from the hustle weekends, the Clipper kicks it up a notch by Excursion (refer to listing, page 34), every Tuesday–Sunday (weekday sails are at and bustle of city life. Island hoppers can inviting the Freedom Trail Players aboard to Boston’s newest amphibious tour service, 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m.). take the ferry to Georges Island and tour his- take visitors through a reservation-only re- which explores locales like Faneuil Hall, the It’s Saturday’s sails, though, that take the toric former Civil War prison Fort Warren, enactment of the Boston Tea Party. North End and the Fort Point Channel area, excitement to another level, as those trips (at journey to Little Brewster Island and climb And from June 17–22, ship enthusiasts before popping into Boston Harbor for close- 11 a.m. and 2 and 5 p.m.) see the Formidable to the top of the oldest lighthouse in the U.S. can step aboard a throwback to France’s nau- up looks at the USS Constitution and the become the victim of an “ambush” by the pri- or go swimming, hiking or picnicking on pic- tical past when the three-masted barque the Leonard Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge from a vateer Poincare. Become a part of the action turesque Spectacle Island. For more informa- ___Belem (built in 1896) makes its first visit to view unlike any in the city. as cannons blaze, flags fly and your ship tion, visit www.bostonislands.org. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS 16 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 17 CURRENT EVENTS CLASSICAL
BOSTON POPS, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 617- thehubdirectory 266-2378. The Boston Pops were created in 1885 by Boston Symphony Orchestra founder Henry Lee Higginson, who want- ed to provide lighter musical concerts for the summertime. Led by Keith Lockhart, now in his 14th season as conductor, the
Pops are a quintessentially American tradition. June 17 & 18 at curr 8 p.m.— The Pops welcome Broadway leading man Brian Stokes Mitchell for an evening of classic showtunes, tickets: OLD MEETS NEW: Two icons $19–87; June 19 & 20 at 8 p.m.—E dgeFest returns to of Boston—the John Hancock Symphony Hall as the Pops perform in collaboration with ent e Tower and Trinity Church—stand Dresden Dolls chanteuse Amanda Palmer, t ickets: $20–55; side-by-side in Copley Square. June 21 at 8 p.m., June 22 at 7:30 p.m.—JazzFest unites the Refer to listing, page 31. Pops with The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars for Symphony Sessions, tickets: $19–87; June 28 at 8 p.m., June 29 at 7:30 p.m.— Cutting-edge video, film and audio technology unites the late Judy Garland and the musicians of the Boston Pops for the col- v OUR GUIDE TO WHAT laboration Judy Garland…A Life on Stage, tickets: $19–87. ents BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S TANGLEWOOD TO DO, SEE, BUY AND SEASON, Tanglewood, Lenox, 617-266-1200 or 888-266- 1200. Located in the Berkshires, Tanglewood has been the Symphony’s summer home since 1937. Tickets: $9–105. EATEAT IN BOSTONBOSTON June 26 & 27 at 8 p.m. at Seiji Ozawa Hall—The BSO, in conjunction with guest performers The Mark Morris Dance Group, performs pieces by Brahms, Schubert and Barber; June 28 at 5:45 p.m. at the Koussevitzky Music Shed— PHOTO BY M IRO V INTONIV index The BSO is joined by humorist Garrison Keillor for a live BOSTON POPS: Keith Lockhart leads the famed broadcast of The Prairie Home Companion; June 29 at orchestra as its spring/summer season at Symphony CURRENT EVENTS 19 2:30 p.m. at Seiji Ozawa Hall—The Boston Symphony Hall gets into full swing. Refer to listing, left. Chamber Players are joined by pianist Menahem Pressler for a program of works by Harbison, Mozart and Dvorak. MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 26 29—Tom E. Morello with Steamy Bohemians, Matt McArthur COMEDY and Dan Crohn. SIGHTSEEING 30 THE COMEDY CONNECTION, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, 124 Boylston St., 800-401- Marketplace, 617-248-9700. Tickets: $15. Named “The Best 2221. Shows Tue–Thu at 8:30 p.m., Fri–Sun Open Mic at 9 p.m. EXCURSIONS 35 Comedy Club in the Country” (USA Today), this venue has featured Tickets: $12–15. Located in the downstairs portion of Remington’s national and local stand-up acts such as Chris Rock, Dane Cook bar and restaurant. June 18 & 25 —Wicked Wednesdays with and Dave Chappelle. June 16 & 23 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Dick Doherty; June 19 & 26—The Greg Howell Show; June MAPS 37 Showcase with Kevin Knox; June 17 & 24 at 8 p.m.—Comedy 20—Orlando Baxter and Boston Comics with Boston Attitude; Showcase with Paul Nardizzi; June 18 at 8 p.m., June 29 at 7 June 21—Frank Foley and Boston Comics with Boston Attitude; p.m.—Comedy Showcase with Jim Lauletta; June 19 & 26 at June 22 & 29—Graig Murphy hosting Boston’s Wildest Open Mic FREEDOM TRAIL 43 8:30 p.m.—Frank Santos “The R-Rated Hypnotist”; June 20 at 8 Night; June 27—Flamin’ Awesome Improv Comedy and Standup; and 10:15 p.m., June 21 at 6, 8:15 and 10:30 p.m.—Bob Marley; June 28—Dick Doherty and Boston Comics with Boston Attitude. June 22 at 7 p.m.—Comed y Showcase with Frank Santorelli; SHOPPING 45 June 25 at 8 p.m.—Comedy Showcase with Mike McDonald; IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Tickets: June 27 & 28 at 8 and 10:15 p.m.—Al Madrigal. $15–20, dinner packages available. Visit www.improvasylum.com for complete show schedules. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to RESTAURANTS 51 THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 showtime. Some of Boston’s top improvisational comics perform Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661- uproarious and creative shows at their theater in the heart of 6507. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for Boston’s North End. June 17 & 24 at 8 p.m.—The Best of Improv NEIGHBORHOODS 65 complete schedule. Cover: $8–10. A place where fresh talent Asylum; June 19 & 27 at 8 p.m., June 26 at 10 p.m., June 20, is discovered and headliners experiment. June 17 & 24— 21, 27 & 28 at 8 and 10 p.m.—Mainstage Show; June 21 & 28 Mystery Lounge; June 18—Sean Sullivan, Mary Beth Cowan, at midnight—The Midnight Show. Ahmed Bharoocha and others; June 19 & 26—The Micah- Myq Club; June 20—Renata Tutko with Cameron Esposito, IMPROVBOSTON, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, Cambridge, Carrie Callahan, Corey Rodrigues and others; June 21—Chris 617-576-1253. Cover: $7–16. This comedy troupe features Coxen, Bethany Van Delft, Tom Dustin, Tony Moschetto and sketch comedy, games, original music and audience participation. others; June 22—Bethany Van Delft with Nez, Steve Macone, June 18 & 25 at 8 p.m.—The Hump Fringe Show; June 19 & 26 Joe Laroche and others; June 25—Fresh Faces Showcase at 8 p.m.—Bastards, Inc.; at 10 p.m.—The Great and Secret with Christian Lynch, Igor, Clark Elefteriadis and others; June Comedy Show; June 20 & 27 at 7:30 p.m.—SketchHaus; at 9:30 27—Shaun Bedgood with Andrew Mayer, Jon Rineman, Nate p.m.—Harold Night; at 10 p.m.—Theatresports; at 11:30 p.m.— Johnson and Giulia Rozzi; June 28—Sean Sullivan, Mike Night Cap; June 20 at 8 p.m.—My Big Fat Rashomon Wedding; ___ Pincus, Jon Rineman, Chrissy Kelleher and Jono Zalay; June June 21 & 28 at 6 p.m.—Family Show; at 7 p.m.—The Mosaic;___ 18 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 19 at 8 and 10 p.m. —Mainstage Show; a t 9:30 p.m.—Boston News er-than-life images on a five-story high domed screen. Now 58; June 20 at 8 p.m.—My Brightest Diamond, tickets: $20; Net; at 11:30 p.m.—Night Cap; June 22 & 29 at 7 p.m.—Sgt. showing: The Alps; Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk. June 21 at 7:30 p.m.—Yael Naim with Piers Faccini, tickets: $25. Culpepper’s Comedy Jamboree. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL, 7 0 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. Fri & Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete sched- Free and open to the public. The prestigious Boston Harbor Sat at 8:30 p.m. Cover: $20. Nick’s is the city’s longest-running ule. Tickets: $6–9. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film Program has Hotel presents its 10th annual free Summer in the City music comedy club. grown to become one of the nation’s finest exhibitors of con- series, featuring local and national blues bands performing on
temporary international cinema, restored classics and premieres the hotel’s floating barge stage. June 24 at 6 p.m.—Summer curr of American independent films. Now showing: June 19 at 2:45 Soul with The World Premiere Band; June 25 at 6 p.m.— FILM p.m.—Summer Palace; at 5:30 p.m.—Lost in Beijing; June 22 Summer Swing with Steve Marvin’s Salute to Sinatra; June 26 at 10:30 a.m.— The Powder and the Glory; at 12:20 p.m.—At at 6 p.m.—Blues Barge with James Montgomery.
ents THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 4 0 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876- Home in Utopia; at 4:10 p.m.—The Contestant; June 26 at 4 6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $9.50; p.m. and June 29 at 12:45 p.m.—Lonely Man of Faith: The Life CLUB PASSIM, 4 7 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Call ent e v students & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6.50. Classic, and Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. for full schedule. This intimate Harvard Square coffeehouse was cutting-edge and world cinema with double features almost a starting place for folk icons like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. every day. Now showing: June 16 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.—Night SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central June 20 at 8 p.m.—Lucy Kaplansky, tickets: $25; June 21 at 8 and the City; at 5:30 and 9:30 p.m.—Kiss of Death; June 17 at Wharf, 617-973-5200. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Thu–Sat p.m.—Anne Heaton with Wyoma, tickets: $15; June 25 & 26 at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.—Pickup on South Street; June 18 at 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. 8 p.m.—Bitch & Ferron, tickets: $25; June 29 at 7:30 p.m.— v ent e 4:30 and 7 p.m.—Topkapi; June 20, 23–25 at 5:30, 7:30, and Tickets: $9.95; seniors & children (3–11) $7.95. The Simons is Josh Joplin and Alice Peacock, tickets: $16. ents 9:30 p.m., June 21 & 22 at 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., the first large-format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing June 26 at 8 and 10 p.m.—Operation Filmmaker. capability. Now showing: Sharks 3D; Deep Sea 3D; Grand COMCAST CENTER, 885 S. Main St., Mansfield (45 minutes south Canyon 3D; Dolphins and Whales 3D. of Boston), 617-931-2000. The concerts at this outdoor amphithe- curr COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE , 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, ater are a hallmark of summer and boast some of pop music’s 617-734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. biggest acts. June 20 at 7 p.m.—Iron Maiden, tickets: $35 & Tickets: $9.75; members, seniors & children (Mon–Thu) $6.75 KIDS CORNER 49.50; June 22 at 8 p.m.—Stevie Wonder, tickets: $30–125; June and (Fri–Sun) $7.75. This independent movie house screens 24 & 25 at 7 p.m.—Dave Matthews Band, tickets: $40–75; June recent indie films, as well as the classics. Now showing: June 20 BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress 28 at 7:30 p.m.—Pearl Jam with Ted Leo + Pharmacists, tickets: & 21 at 11:55 p.m.—Serenity; June 25 at 7 p.m.—Citizen Kane. St., 617-426-6500. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily organized $42 & 62; June 15 at 7:30 p.m.—Rush, tickets: $28–110. activities in the Art Studio and Play Space such as music and DINNER AND A MOVIE, Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St., movement, finger puppet making and kitchen science. Daily at DCR HATCH SHELL, Charles River Esplanade. Free and open 617-227-9600. June 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 (reservations 10 a.m.—Playspace: Messy Activity; Daily at 11 a.m.—Art to the public. General admission; outdoor seating. June 21 at recommended). Guests are invited to Boston’s Hampshire Studio: Paint Party; June 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 at 11 a.m.— 7 p.m.—Oldies 103.3 FM Free Summer Concert Series fea- House restaurant for a delicious three-course dinner, followed Playspace: Music and Movement; June 17 & 24 at 11:15 turing David Cassidy with The 5th Dimension. by a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller Vertigo. a.m.— Playspace: Tasty Tuesdays; June 21 at 11:30 a.m.— Critter Day; June 27 at 6 p.m.—Let’s Origami! HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743. FREE FRIDAY FLICKS ON THE ESPLANADE, MDC Hatch Sho ws start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club Shell, Charles River Esplanade, Storrow Drive, 617-787- BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, offers live music daily and is renowned for showcasing local 7200. June 20 & 27 at sunset. Free and open to the public. 617-536-5400. Refer to listing in Sightseeing. The first publicly classic rock and rhythm ’n’ blues cover bands. June 21—AZ A summertime tradition. Watch your favorite films, from the supported municipal library in the world hosts many activities with ASN and Wally Sparks, tickets: $20; June 22—Sparky’s classics of yesteryear to the most popular films of today, at and special programs for children, including live performances, Flaw with Mission Hill and Phil Bensen, tickets: $10; June 25— nightfall along the Charles River. storytelling, interactive computer activities and films. Special Two Hour Change with Trebek and Adam Payne, tickets: $7; events: June 20 at 3 p.m.—Henna tattoo workshop; June 27 at June 27—eMC with Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Punchline and HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2:30 p.m.—Films for Teens: A Knight’s Tale. Stricklin, tickets: $17. 24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-495-4700. Call for showtimes, complete schedule and ticket prices. With more than 300 films PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, 617- JEROME AND ELAINE ROSENFELD’S CONCERTS IN THE shown per year, HFA is one of the most active art cinemas in 731-6400. Tickets: $10. The first puppetry center in New COURTYARD, Calderwood Courtyard, Museum of Fine Arts, 617- New England. Now showing: June 16 at 7 p.m.—Duck Soup; at England presents the magical world of puppet theater, enlight- 369-3306. Tickets: $25. The MFA’s summer music series brings 8:30 p.m.—Once Upon a Honeymoon. June 20 at 7 p.m.—The ening audiences of all ages. June 18 & 19 at 10:30 a.m.—The in performers from a wide variety of genres, from zydeco to fla- Seduction of Mimi; June 21 at 7 p.m.—Seven Beauties and Twig Family; June 21 & 22 at 1 and 3 p.m.—The Case of the menco to folk. June 18 at 7:30 p.m.—Jose Gonzalez with Twi Let’s Talk about Men; June 22 at 3 p.m.—Love and Anarchy; at Missing Woodpile; June 25 & 26 at 10:30 a.m.—Little Red the Humble Feather; June 25 at 7:30 p.m.—Grupo Fantasma. 7 p.m.—Night Full of Rain; at 9 p.m.—Sotto Sotto; June 23 at 7 Riding Hood & Other Tales. p.m.—Swept Away; at 9:15 p.m.—All Screwed Up; June 27 at THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617- 7 p.m.—In the Year of the Pig; at 9:30 p.m.—Rush to Judgment; 864-EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., shows start at 9 p.m. unless June 28 at 7 p.m.—Point of Order; at 9 p.m.—America is Hard LIVE MUSIC otherwise noted. Call for complete schedule. Whether Upstairs, to See; June 29 at 3 p.m.—Painters Painting; at 7 p.m.— Downstairs or in the Corner, this club showcases the best in Underground; at 9 p.m.—Millhouse. BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION, 290 Northern Ave., 617-931- alternative/indie rock bands. June 17—Rooney with Locksley 2000. This open-air waterfront venue features world-class rock, and The Bridges, tickets: $15; June 22—Cute is What We Aim MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes pop, blues and country performers set against the backdrop of For, tickets: $14; June 27—The Toadies with Lions and Verbana Wharf, 617-439-7000. Every summer, The Boston Harbor the Boston skyline. June 21 at 5 p.m.—Phil Lesh and Friends Darvell, tickets: $15; June 29—The Black Angels with The Hotel terrace is transformed into an outdoor cinema for free with The Levon Helm Band, tickets: $25–50; June 22 at 7:30 Warlocks, tickets: $12. Friday night flicks. June 20 at dusk—Gaslight; June 27 at p.m.—Stevie Nicks, tickets: $35–85; June 23 at 7:30 p.m.— dusk—In the Heat of the Night. Steely Dan, tickets: $45–85; June 25 at 7:30 p.m.—Ringo Starr PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- and his All-Starr Band, tickets: $35 & 50; June 27 at 7:30 8800. An intimate setting with a big sound, Paradise is one of MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or p.m.—Devo with Tom Tom Club, tickets: $25–45. Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows 18+ unless otherwise 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. noted. June 18 at 8 p.m.—Richard Cheese and Lounge Tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) $7. Discounted admis- BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Against the Machine, tickets: $30; June 20 at 9 p.m.—Chad ___sion for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larg- 617-747-2261. June 19 at 8 p.m.—The Whispers, tickets: $48 & Perrone, tickets: $12; June 21 at 9 p.m.—Eksi Ekso, tickets: ___ 20 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 21 COL_ArtsGuide_Panorama 12/1/05 3:28 PM Page 1
$12; June 23 at 8 p.m.— Maria Taylor and Johnathan Rice, $28 & 35 (call 617-876-4275); June 25 at 8 p.m.—Sergio and wine. V isit www.seaportboston.com for tickets. New tickets: $12; June 24 at 8 p.m.—Natasha Bedingfield, tickets: Mendes, tickets: $33.50 & 51. England’s leading chefs prepare an outdoor, summer-in-the-city $17.50; June 25 at 8 p.m.—Fish, tickets: $30; June 28 at 9 barbecue. Participating chefs include Rachel Klein of Aura, Joe p.m.— Zap Mama, t ickets: $20. TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536-1775. Brenner of Olives, Anthony Caturano of Prezza and many others. Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you swing to live REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., jazz and classics from the Great American Songbook. June 16, SUMMERSDAY REVELS, outside the Boston Children’s Cambridge, 617-661-5099. June 17 at 7:30 p.m.—JFJO, 22, 23 & 29 at 8 p.m.—Marty Ballou Trio; June 17–19, 24–26 at Museum, 300 Congress St. and InterContinental Boston, 510
tickets: $16. 8:30 p.m.— Chris Taylor Trio; J une 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 9 p.m.— Atlantic Ave., 617-972-8300. June 21 & 22 b eginning at 4 p.m. curr C hris Taylor Group; June 22 & 29 at noon—Lee Childs Group. Free and open to the public. Celebrate the arrival of summer ROCK AND BLUES CONCERT CRUISES, Long Wharf, 617-467- with an open-air music and dance extravaganza intended for 4037. Hop aboard the Boston Harbor Cruise boat Frederick L. T .T. THE BEAR’S PLACE, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617-492- family audiences of all ages. Create sun or moon artwork to
ents Nolan Jr. for these weekly evening cruises, which feature live BEAR. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Call for complete schedule. carry in the grand processional along Fort Point Channel, listen rock, blues and soul music from regional and national perform- Cover: $8–14. June 18—Sloan with The Golden Dogs and to multi-cultural music by acts like Samba Tremeterra, the ent e v ers. June 27 at 9:30 p.m.—Rustic Overtones, tickets: $26; Corin Ashley; June 19—Turkuaz with The Prigs, Baywa and Boston Chinese Chamber Ensemble and the Second Line Social June 28 at 6 and 9:30 p.m.—The Hyannis Sound and Firedrill!, Dopapod; June 21—“Heroes” ’80s Dance Night; June 25— Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band and view vibrant art proj- tickets: $27; June 30 at 5:30 and 9:30 p.m.—The Ryan Final Hour with Tara White, Polyethelene and Erica Owen. ects by local artistis designed to welcome summer to Boston. Montbleau Band, tickets: $29. v ent e SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 SPECIAL EVENTS SPORTS ents Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and 9 CAPITOL STEPS, Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson BOSTON CANNONS MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE p.m. unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include dinner College, 219 Tremont St., 800-233-3123. June 21 at 8:30 Harvard Stadium, 95 N. Harvard St., 888-847-9700. curr and show. June 18—Sophia Bilides, tickets: $20, $65 with din- p.m. Tickets: $35–60. This political musical revue performed June 19 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Washington Bayhawks Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner ner; June 19 & 20—Acoustic Alchemy, tickets: $25, $70 with by an ensemble of former Congressional staffers features 20 Cocktails • Late Night Dining dinner; June 25—Dave Koz, tickets: $40, $85 with dinner; “stinging” parodies, including “Wouldn’t it be Hillary,” “The BOSTON RED SOX MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Saturday and Sunday Brunch June 26—Tierney Sutton, tickets: $25, $70 with dinner; June Impossible Dean,” “Embraceable Jew,” “Sunni and Cher,” Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-482-4SOX. 27 & 28—The Manhattans, tickets: $38, $83 with dinner. “Son of a Bush,” “Cheney and the Jets,” “Duke of Oil,” June 20 at 7:05 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals at The Colonnade Hotel “Kerry Baby,” “Electile Dysfunction” and more. June 21 at 3:55 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals SOMERVILLE THEATER, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617- June 22 at 1:35 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals 120 Huntington Avenue • Boston 625-4088. June 20 at 8 p.m.—The Young @ Heart Chorus, CHEFS IN SHORTS, Seaport Hotel, 200 Seaport Blvd., 617-427- June 23–25 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 617.425.3240 • brasseriejoboston.com tickets: $31; June 21 at 8 p.m.—Orchestra Baobab, tickets: 5200. June 27 from 7–9:30 p.m. Tickets: $60, includes beer BROCKTON ROX CAN-AM LEAGUE BASEBALL Campanelli Stadium, One Lexington Ave., Brockton, 508-559-7070. June 20 at 7:05 p.m. vs. New Jersey Jackals June 21 at 6:05 p.m. vs. New Jersey Jackals June 22 at 1:05 p.m. vs. New Jersey Jackals June 23 at 6:05 p.m. vs. Quebec Capitales June 24–26 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Quebec Capitales
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776 or 877-GETREVS. June 18 at 7:30 p.m. vs. New York Red Bulls June 28 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Toronto FC Offering a Creative Menu Specializing in Fresh U.S. JUDO ASSOCIATION JR. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Seafood and Homemade Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., 617-954-2000. June 28 & 29 beginning at 10 a.m. Young martial arts enthusiasts Pasta. Visit the Hyatt from across the U.S. journey to Boston to compete in the national Harborside and Relax in youth championships in the exciting traditional discipline of judo. Our Unique Atmosphere, Enjoy the Spectacular View THEATRE of the Boston Skyline and Taste What Boston Is ACCORDING TO TIP, New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Talking About. Arts, 200 Dexter Ave., Watertown, 866-811-4111. Performances beginning June 22: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 3:30 and 8 p.m., Sun contact at 2 p.m. Tickets: $54. This world premiere features Broadway and TV star Ken Howard in a play tracing the colorful and historically memorable career of Thomas P.“Tip” O’Neill, former Speaker of Hyatt Harborside the House. Tip escorts the audience back in time from Barry’s 101 Harborside Drive Corner in Cambridge to the White House, giving the inside scoop on Boston, MA 02128 June 10 - 29 politics during the Red Scare, Watergate and Vietnam in this touch- (617) 568-6060 ing play filled with humor, music and beguiling Irish wit. www.boston.hyatt.com [email protected] 978.232.7200 • www.nsmt.org THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, Encore Theater ___ Company, UMass-Boston’s McCormack Theater, 100 ___ 22 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 23 Morrissey Blvd., www.encoreboston.org. Performances June 20–28: Fri & Sat at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Based on a true story, this raucous musical comedy tells the tale of a Texas bordello known as the Chicken Ranch. All heck breaks loose when a muckraking television reporter targets the Ranch, inciting a whirlwind of scandal, sex, politics and football.
BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617- 931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Tue–Thu at 8 p.m., Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 2, 5, and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $48–58. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit fea-
ents tures three muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both con- temporary art and modern technology through wry commentary v and bemusing antics. The show has been updated to include new performance pieces, new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design.
CLOSER, Independent Theatre Company, Plaza Theatre, Boston ent e Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances June 25–28: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Patrick Marber’s biting drama about deception, obsession, sex and love tells the story of curr Dan, a writer; Alice, a stripper; Anna, a photographer; and Larry, a doctor, whose romantic lives become intertwined. This sets up a series of pass-the-lover scenes in which this quartet struggles to find intimacy but just can’t seem to get closer. PHOTO BY PAUL LYDEN CONTACT: North Shore Music Theatre in CONTACT, North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly stages Susan Stroman’s classic Beverly, 978-232-7200. Performances through June 29: dance-play about three sets of lovers trying Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun & to connect in three different eras. Refer to list- Wed at 2 p.m. Tickets: $32–79. Director/choreographer Susan ing, left. Stroman’s haunting dance-play is divided into three parts: the first, inspired by an 18th-century painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, depicts a sexy romp in the French countryside; the second takes place in an Italian restaurant in 1954, where a and 9 p.m., and Sun at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $44. Boston’s woman escapes from her troubled marriage into fantasies; while hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at catching the third centers on a lonely, middle-aged man who tries to con- the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the longest-running play nect with a young woman in a yellow dress. in U.S. history.
ESSENTIAL SELF-DEFENSE, Gurnet Theatre Project, Plaza Black WHEN IT’S HOT, IT’S COLE, American Repertory Theatre, Zero Box Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617- Arrow Theatre, Zero Arrow St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. Ken Howard in 933-8600. Performances through June 28: Wed–Sat at 8 p.m., Performances beginning June 26: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri & Sat & Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25. Disgruntled outcast Yul Carroll Sat at 8 pm. Tickets: $15–52. This musical revue features the takes a job as an attack dummy in a women’s self-defense class sparkling, sexy songs of Cole Porter, author of such beloved ACCORDING TO and finds himself mysteriously drawn to Sadie. When local chil- musicals as Kiss Me, Kate and Anything Goes. Come hear dren start vanishing at an alarming rate, our hero, his lady friend songs by the writer who gave us such classics as “Brush Up and a motley assortment of poets, butchers and punk librarians Your Shakespeare,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Let’s Do It,” prepare to battle the darkness on the edge of town in this Boston “Love for Sale” and “Every Time We Say Goodbye.” premiere by Adam Rapp (Nocturne, Red Light Winter ).
ATIP play with music by Dick Flavin GODS, MONSTERS AND THE OTHER, Fort Point Theatre TICKETS Channel, Midway Studios, 15 Channel Center St., 617-750- Directed by Rick Lombardo 8900. June 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. This festival of six BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617- Music Supervision by Todd C. Gordon new works focuses on those who operate outside the main- 723-5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall location Produced by New Repertory Theatre stream, exploring what motivates them as well as their rela- closed Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, By Special Arrangement With tionships to society. including half-price seats on day of event, for the best perform- Paul T. Boghosian and HarborSide Films & ing arts around Boston. Log on to www.bostix.org to purchase Les Mer Productions and Dick Flavin OUR TOWN, Wellesley Summer Theatre, Ruth Nagel Jones discounted tickets and receive special e-mail updates. All ticket World premiere about the life of tip o’neill Theatre, Alumnae Hall, 106 Central St., Wellesley, 781-283- offers subject to availability. 2000. Performances through June 28: Wed & Thu at 7 p.m., Fri JUNE 22 – JULY 13, 2008 at 8 p.m., Sat at 3 and 8 p.m. The small town of Grovers GO BOSTON CARD, available at Bostix locations at Faneuil Hall Corners, New Hampshire and its inhabitants play out the story of Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor Information the endless cycle of birth, love and death at the dawn of the Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. Cards can be pur- 617-923-8487 WWW.NEWREP.ORG 20th century in Thornton Wilder’s timeless classic. chased in one, two, three, five and seven day increments, and range
from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 for children. The GO Boston card lead sponsor hospitality sponsor SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton offers unlimited free admission to more than 60 area attractions, ___St., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6 as well as savings up to 20% at local shops and restaurants. Illustration: Paul Szep 24 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Juan Chavez; June 19 at 6:30 p.m. —Joyce Peseroff, author $15; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; children (7–17) $6.50 Seasonings of Eastern Mountain Time, recites her latest poetry; June 24 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all other times; children (6 on exhibit at the Concord Museum at 6 p.m.—Latin and Afro jazz fusion band Tantanakuy contin- and under) free. The museum houses an outstanding collection June 21 ~ September 14 ues the HarborWalk concert series. of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from ancient times through the present, as well as the most ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The comprehensive collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special Fenway, 617-566-1401. Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. exhibits: Rockwell and the Shinjin: Celebrating Baseball and the Admission: $12; seniors $10; students $5; children (under Red Sox; Sumo: Japan’s Big Sport; Zhang Daqian: Painter, 18) free. Visitors named Isabella are admitted free. Collector, Forger; RSVP: Jim Labie; Kufic Korans: Calligraphy in Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner the World of Islam; Antonio Lopez Garcia; El Greco to Velazquez: and modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace, the Art during the Reign of Philip III, ticketed separately: $23, seniors museum exhibits 2,500 objects, including the works of & students $21, children $7.50; beginning June 20t—Grea Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special Company: Portraits by European Masters; Preserving History, exhibit: beginning June 26—Luisa Rabbia: Travels with Making History: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Winslow Concord, MA • 978.369.9609 • concordmuseum.org Isabella, Travel Scrapbooks 1883/2008. Homer: American Scenes; through June 22—The Brilliance of
Bird-and-Flower Painting: Gems of Asian Art. Special events: m JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, June 20 & 22—MFA Celebrates the Fenway: festivities and
off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, free exhibit tours in celebration of the opening of the State useums & galleries 866-535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Street Corportation Fenway Entrance and the new Sharf Visitor Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; Center; June 25 at 5:30 p.m.—Wine tasting and tapas with children (under 12) free; library forums free. This museum Rioja Vineyards Wine Ambassador Lisa Carly. portrays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, three theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special THE MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO- exhibit: Shaping Up America: JFK, Sports and the Call to AMERICAN ARTISTS, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442- Physical Fitness. 8614. Tue–Sun 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups. Admission: $4; students & seniors $3. Housed in the former Oak Bend LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Mansion, a neo-Gothic structure built in the early 1870s, this MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: The Fenway institu- Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 museum holds a slide archive and an extensive collection of tion celebrates the art of Spain in its El Greco to a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors & children African artifacts, prints and drawings. It also hosts national and Velazquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III exhib- (6–18) $3; children (5 and under) free. The oldest collection international traveling exhibits. Special exhibits: Works by Calvin it. Refer to listing, below. of historic automobiles in the nation is displayed in the W. Burnettt (1921–2007); Reflections in Exile: Five Contemporary owner’s original home. Special exhibit: Passion, Design, African Artists. Performance: The Art of Italian Style. Lawn event: June 29 at 10 a.m.—British Car Day. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Sat–Thu 9 useums & galleries BOSTON a.m.–7 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $17; seniors $15; children THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Massachussets Ave., (3–11) $14; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser show and m BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 617-450-7000. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $6; seniors, Omni theater tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) $7. Congress St., 617-426-6500. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 students & youth (6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. The Library Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. p.m. Admission: $10; children (2–15) & seniors $8; children explores the life and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, a New Interactive science exhibits, plus laser and astronomy shows in the (one-year-olds only) $2; children (under 1) free; Fri 5–9 p.m. England woman who defied conventional 19th-century thinking Charles Hayden Planetarium, are featured. Special exhibits: (Family Night) $1. The newly expanded and renovated museum to become an influential religious leader, publisher, teacher and Planetarium Show: Into the Unknown; The Sky Tonight; What features a plethora of interactive exhibits that allow children to businesswoman. The museum also houses the famous Happened to Pluto?; Baseball As America, featuring memorabilia learn about science, history and culture firsthand. Exhibits Mapparium—a three-story stained-glass globe, opened in 1935, from the Baseball Hall of Fame; through June 22—Double include: Construction Zone, a child-sized work site with minia- which allows visitors to stand in the center, giving them a unique Exposure: Photographing Global Climate Change. Refer to Film list- ture skyscrapers inspired by the Big Dig; Arthur & Friends, fea- look at how ideas have the power to inspire individuals and ings in Current Events for complete Mugar Omni Theater schedule. turing the stars of everyone’s favorite PBS program; Boston change the world. Special exhibits: Sensational Press, Radical Black, celebrating Boston’s Caribbean, African and African- Response; Verse-maker: Poetry and Mary Baker Eddy; Private OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM, 206 Washington St., 617-720- American cultures; Kid Power, which allows active kids to use Carriage, Public Journey; The Mapparium: An Inside View. 1713. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $5; seniors & students $4; energy in healthy ways and teaches them about fitness and children (ages 6–18) $1. At the site of the Boston Massacre and nutrition; Joshua’s Journey, detailing a black cowboy’s adven- MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, Boston College, 140 Common- the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, tures and includes many hands-on activities, such as saddling wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–4 p.m., explore exhibits on the American Revolution, Boston’s maritime a horse. Special exhibit: Children of Hangzhou: Connecting with Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission. This museum is lauded history and the Boston Massacre. Special exhibits: The Old China. Refer to Kids Corner in Current Events for special events. for presenting interdisciplinary exhibits that spark new questions State House: A Hands-on History; Every Picture Tells a Story; and renowned for its European, Asian and American collections. Our Favorite Things; The Boston Massacre: A Sound and Light INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 100 Northern Ave., 617- Show; From Colony to Commonwealth; Treasures from the 478-3100. Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 9 THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY, African Bostonian Society’s Collections. p.m. Admission: $12; students & seniors $10; children (under 17) Meeting House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill,
free. Free to all Thu 5–9 p.m. Boston’s first new art museum in 617-725-0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, 5th and 6th floor pre- ™ 100 years is a state-of-the-art, gleaming structure on the South p.m. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the history of mium seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, Boston waterfront which presents installations of contemporary Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the African 617-624-1234. Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour paintings, sculptures and photographs, as well as cutting-edge Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still standing in only, ’til 3 p.m. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Garden live dance and musical performances. Special exhibits: the United States. In addition, there are tour maps available for the events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) $4; Accumulations, the latest additions to the ICA permanent collec- Black Heritage Trail. Special exhibit: A Gathering Place for Freedom. children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum showcases New tion; On the Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall: Dave Muller; England’s rich sports heritage through an unparalleled collec- Momentum 10: Ranjani Shettar; Street Level: Mark Bradford, MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. tion of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits include the William Cordova and Robin Rhode; Anish Kapoor: Past, Present, Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 9:45 p.m. Admission Boston Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the Boston Garden Penalty ___Future. Special events: June 17 at 6 p.m.—HarborWalk Sounds: (includes two visits in a 10-day period): $17; students & seniors Box and New England’s Olympic Heroes. Special event: June ___ ABOVE: DIEGO RODRÍGUEZ DE S ILVA Y V ELÁZQUEZ, 26 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM T HE I MMACULATE CONCEPTION, 1618–1619 JUNE 16–29, 2008 27 24 at 5:30 p.m.— The Tradition, the museum’s annual tribute to interpret themes and ideas related to MIT research and activi- Japanese Kabuki Theater; Body Politics: Maori Tattoo Today; Wood Engravings by Bernard Brussel-Smith; Dudley Vaill Boston’s seminal sports figures, including this year’s honorees ties. Ongoing exhibits: Mind and Hand: The Making of MIT Wedded Bliss: The Marriage of Art and Ceremony; beginning Talcott: Drawings for Report of the Company. John Havlicek, Cam Neely, Dom DiMaggio, Irving Fryar and Scientists and Engineers; Holography: The Light Fantastic; June 28—Polar Attractions. others , tickets: $150 & 250. Robots and Beyond: Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT; INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., 617- Gestural Engineering: The Sculpture of Arthur Ganson; Flashes THE ROSE ART MUSEUM, Brandeis University, 415 South St., 375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard, of Inspiration: The Work of Harold Edgerton; Deep Frontiers: Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: 6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This acclaimed fine art poster Charlestown, 617-426-1812. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admis- Ocean Engineering at MIT; Ship Models: The Evolution of Ship $3; children (under 16) free. The Rose boasts a collection of gallery displays original vintage posters from the 1890s sion. The museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” Design; Urban Design and Civil Protest: A Contemporary modern and contemporary art by artists including de through post-World War II modern masters. Special exhibit: the U.S. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned Meditation. Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Special exhibits: Alexis Baby Boom: Poster Classics from the Fifties and Early Sixties. warship. Includes weapons, documents, journals and more. Rockman: The Weight of Air; The New Authentics: Artists Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, try SACKLER MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495- from the Post-Jewish Generation; Paper Trail II: Passing JUDI ROTENBERG GALLERY, 130 Newbury St., 617-437- out a sailor’s sleeping quarters and virtually command the 9400. T ours: Wed at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum Through Clouds. 1518. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun 1 p.m.–5 p.m. The Constitution i n battle. Special exhibits: Old Ironsides in War and for hours and admission fees. Designed by James Stirling, Judi Rotenberg Gallery is one of the longest-standing inde- 1 Peace; Sailors Speak: A Sailor’s Life for Me?; The Barbary War. Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the museum hous- SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, pendent galleries in Boston and is committed to both estab- es ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $8; lished and emerging talent in all media. Special exhibit:
seniors $7; children (6–14) $5.50. Life-size stage settings Sweet Crude by Cal Lane. m CAMBRIDGE and historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of BEYOND BOSTON the Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations L’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400. useums & galleries Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when available in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. This gallery traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978- Special exhibit: Witches: Evolving Perceptions. boasts contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square 369-9763. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. garden and commercial environments, as well as an outdoor “T” entrance provides additional information. Admission: $10; seniors & students $8; children (6–17) $5; sculpture garden. Special exhibit: Arcs and Angles: Works by family rates available. Ample free parking on Cambridge GALLERIES Robert Cipriani and Rob Lorenson. BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Werner Otto Hall, 32 Quincy St. Turnpike. Relive Concord’s history, from Native American (enter through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400. habitation and European settlement to the days of Emerson, ARDEN GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610. Mon–Sat NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Fri at 1 Thoreau, the Alcotts and Hawthorne. Special exhibit: begin- 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Arden specializes in contemporary oil paint- Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection p.m. Admission: $9; seniors $7; students $6; children (under ning June 21—Seasonings: A Calendar of Culture. ings and sculpture by nationally and internationally renowned of contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures. 18) free. Central and Northern European artists, with an artists, whose styles range from super-realism to abstraction. emphasis on German-speaking countries. Special exhibits: Art DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 Sandy Special exhibit: Works by Kim Bernard. PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri and Design from Central and Northern Europe since 1880; A Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to pre- Taste of Power: 18th-century German Porcelain for the Table. Admission: $12; seniors, students & children (6–12) $8. AXELLE FINE ARTS, 91 Newbury St., 617-450-0700. Daily 10 senting contemporary representational and abstract works Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, admission charged a.m.–6 p.m. This gallery specializes in displaying the finest in by living artists, the gallery rotates its exhibitions every five FOGG ART MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617- during museum operating hours only. Tour one of the contemporary French representational painting. Special exhib- weeks to showcase different members of the artistic com- 495-9400. T ours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger largest contemporary art museums and the only permanent it: Works by Fabienne Delacroix. munity, both established and up-and-coming. useums & galleries Museum for hours and admission fees. The museum displays public sculpture park in New England. Special exhibits: European and American masterpieces from the Middle Ages Moving Through New England; The 2008 DeCordova BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262- PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER, Boston University, 832 m to the present and hosts concerts and guided tours. Special Annual Exhibition. 4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Commonwealth Ave., 617-975-0600. Tue, Wed & Fri 10 exhibits: Modern Art, 1865–1965; 17th-century Dutch and Gallery attracts top contemporary artists from around the a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 8 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Flemish Painting; Gian Lorenzo Bernini: Sketches in Clay; NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, world, showcasing work that focuses on minimalism and Admission: $3; students & seniors $2; children (under 18) Investigating the Renaissance; American Art at Harvard; 781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. conceptualism. Special exhibit: Perimeter by Michael Beatty. free. PRC exhibitions and educational programs are guided by 18th-century European Ceramics and Paintings; Long Life Free admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions on a philosophical inquiry into the intersection of photography Cool White: Photographs by Moyra Davey. American history and popular culture as a way of preserving BERNARD TOALE GALLERY, 450 Harrison Ave., 617-482-2477. with aesthetic, professional and critical discourses. Special our national heritage. Special exhibits: Sowing the Seeds of Tue–Sat 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. This gallery, established in 1992, exhibit: Exposure: The 13th Annual PRC Juried Exhibition. HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St., Liberty: Lexington and the American Revolution; Remember specializes in cutting-edge contemporary art by both rising and 617-495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $9; seniors & Me: Highlights from the National Heritage Museum; Boston established, internationally known artists. Special exhibits: PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. students $7; children (3–18) $6. Among the museum’s 17 Close Up: Windows on a New Century; The Grand Lodge of through June 28—Abelardo Morell: Pictures in Pictures; Naoki Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work galleries is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Masons in Massachusetts: Celebrating 275 Years of Honjo: Small Planet. by Israeli, American and internationally known contemporary Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique collection of over Brotherhood; Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in artists. The Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case 3,000 glass flower models created between 1886 and 1936. Massachusetts; beginning June 21—“There’ll be a Hot Time BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY, 486 Harrison Ave., 617- for the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s Special exhibits: Nests and Eggs; Dodos, Trilobites and in the U.S.A.”: Illustrated American Sheet Music, 1917–1924. 482-7781. Wed–Sun noon–6 p.m. This sculptors’ cooperative really more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special Meteorites; Climate Change: Our Global Experiment; has served as an alternative venue for innovative solo sculp- exhibits: Enduring Satire: New Works by Zevi Bloom; Burning Arthropods: Creatures that Rule; Carl Linnaeus: A 300-Year PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, 866- ture exhibitions since 1992. Special exhibit: through June Tradition: Ken Matsuzaki. Legacy; Sea Creatures in Glass; Looking at Leaves: 745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $15; seniors $13; 22—MCC Grant Recipients in Sculpture; beginning June Photographs by Amanda Means. Special event: June 19 at 7 students $11; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s old- 25—New Members’ Work. SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- p.m.—Screening of the documentary Abandoned in the Arctic. est continually operating museum boasts a new wing with a 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The 190-seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collec- CHASE GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-859-7222. Mon–Sat oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country special- MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 20 Ames St., 617-253- tion showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Since 1990, Chase Gallery has been one izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, 4680. Tue, Wed & Fri–Sun noon–6 p.m., Thu ’til 8 p.m. Free folk and decorative art, a maritime collection dating back to of the city’s top galleries for the exhibition of contemporary glass and ceramics range from cutting-edge to traditional, admission. One of Boston’s premier showcases for contem- the museum’s earliest days and the first collection of Native artists, both representational and abstract. Special exhibit: from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: Political Craft. porary art, the List Center reflects MIT’s position as a cutting- American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: Auspicious through June 28—Works by Michael Zigmond. edge research institution by presenting works from the Wishes and Natural Beauty in Korean Art; Intersections: Native VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. Mon–Fri world’s leading contemporary artists. Special exhibits: American Art in a New Light; Of Gods and Mortals: Traditional CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Established in 1841, Chantal Akerman: Moving through Time and Space; On Art from India; All of My Life: Contemporary Works by Native 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-run- Vose Galleries—the oldest family-owned art gallery in the the Media Test Wall: Maria Friberg. American Artists; Yin Yu Tang, the 16-bedroom home of a ning of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has United States—specializes in American artists from the 18th, 19th prosperous Chinese merchant of the Qing Dynasty one of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, and early 20th centuries. Its new contemporary wing, expanding THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Massachusetts Ave., 617-253-4444. (1644–1911), ticketed separately: $4; Perfect Imbalance: watercolors and prints in the U.S. Special exhibits: Molly the collection to living artists, opened in 2001. Special exhibit: The ___Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; children $3. Exhibits Exploring Chinese Aesthetics; Gateway Bombay; Stage Idols: Luce: American Scene to American Green; Sing of America: World in Watercolor: Painted Impressions by New England Artists.___ 28 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 29 SIGHTSEEING to contemporary music, and every on-deck stroll reveals the at noon, Wed at 6 p.m. The original Mother Church built in 1894 THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, glorious Boston skyline. is at the heart of the Christian Science Center, situated on 14 617-859-0648. Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 acres in the Back Bay. The Romanesque structure is made from p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of interest): New Hampshire granite with stained glass windows illustrating $11; seniors & students $9; children (under 12) $7.50. Observatory SIGHTS OF INTEREST Biblical events. may be closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. Enjoy spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and beyond ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, 1250 Hancock St., FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524-0128. and learn about the city’s 378 years of culture and history on the Quincy, eight miles south of Boston, 617-770-1175. Take the Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to dusk. C reated in 1848, this ceme- Antennae Audio Tour. Displays include Dreams of Freedom, about “T” to the Quincy Center stop on the Red Line. Visitor Center tery serves as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Anne the Boston immigrant experience, and a theater showing Wings open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. This oft-overlooked historical gem Sexton, E.E. Cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Over Boston, a spectacular aerial tour of the entire city. offers insight into the lives of U.S. presidents John Adams and Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis. The 275 acres of twisting paths also son John Quincy Adams. Tour the birthplaces of both presi- contain sculptural treasures, an arboretum, a “library” of life sto- TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Sun 7 dents, as well as “The Old House,” which was home to five ries and an open-air museum. Special event: June 22 at 2 a.m.–7 p.m., Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tours available for $6; generations of the Adams family. p.m.—Horticultural walking tour, tickets: $9. seniors & students $4; children (under 16) free with an adult. Guided tours: most weekdays at 1 and 2 p.m., Sun at 12:15 ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617- HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227- p.m. (free). Self-guided tours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 524-1718. Grounds open year-round dawn to dusk. Free 3956. Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., tours every half hour. 1–5 p.m. Built in 1877, this house of worship, a combination of admission. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 10 Admission: $8; seniors $7; students & children (5–18) $4; chil- Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles, is one of the a.m.–4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctuary dren (under 5), Historic New England members and Boston resi- great masterpieces of American church architecture. designed by Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law dents free. $24 maximum per family. Built in 1796 for Harrison Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, Gray Otis and his wife, this grand mansion is an example of high- the arboretum and its gardens contain more than 7,000 vari- style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, busi- TOURS AND TRAILS eties of trees, shrubs and flowers for your perusal. Special ness and family life of the post-Revolution American elite.
exhibit: The Magnificence of Trees: Photographs by Maria ANTIQUE LIMOUSINE, 781-715-1922. www.Antique- sightseeing Muller, displayed in the Hunnewell Building Lecture Hall. NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street Limousine.com. Tours by appointment only. Enjoy historic PHOTO BY S ABA A LHADI near Faneuil Hall, 617-457-8755. Tours available. This haunt- Freedom Trail tours in a 1939 Cadillac seven-passenger limou- BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: The venerable BOSTON ATHENAEUM, 10 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. Mon ing memorial features six luminous glass towers etched with sine, just like the Godfather’s car. Get close to the sights where Boston landmark in Copley Square not only offers 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.,Tue–Fri ’til 5:30 p.m. Art & Architecture the six million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the the trolley and duck tours can’t. The drivers dress, speak and act a circulating collection of millions of books but tours: Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations required. One of the Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and read the the part. Just don’t mess with them or you might be riding in the also features Art & Architecture tours and free oldest and most distinguished private libraries in the United dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremendous trunk. They’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse. Ask about their activities for kids. Refer to listing, below. States, the Athenaeum was founded in 1807. For nearly half a human tragedy. specials. Call to schedule a pick up. century, it was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had become one of the five largest libraries in the country. Special exhibit: Always Delightfully
sightseeing CRUISES Cool: Summer Vacations in Northern New England, 1825–1900.
BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-227-4321. BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, Beacon Call for reservations and departure times. Boston’s oldest and and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Established in largest cruise company has something for everyone. Whether it’s 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public botanical gar- New England’s only 3-hour, high speed catamaran whale watch, den. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse greenery, as a sunset or lunch cruise, a historic sightseeing tour or a visit to well as sculptures, including one that commemorates the popular Boston’s unique Harbor Islands, BHC’s variety of cruises and children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the convenient scheduling make it easy to fit a harbor cruise into Lagoon—home to the famed Swan Boats from April through Labor your plans. Day—and the world’s smallest suspension bridge.
CHARLES RIVERBOAT COMPANY, depart from Canal Park at BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, CambridgeSide Galleria, 617-621-3001. Call for full schedule and 617-536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m. ticket prices. Enjoy 60-minute sightseeing tours of Boston and Free admission. Art & Architecture tours Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & Cambridge along the Charles River, or venture out into Boston Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at 11 a.m. The first publicly supported Harbor for a view of the city. Private charters also available. municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, who come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collec- LIBERTY FLEET OF TALL SHIPS, departs daily from Long Wharf, tion of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and 617-742-0333. Daily sails at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets: children’s programs run throughout the year. $30, children (12 and under) $15. Come aboard to relive the days of Boston Tall Ships. Take the wheel, set the sails or just sit back BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park Visitors and enjoy the sights and beauty of Boston Harbor and her Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Located yards from the USS islands. Full cash bar available. Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dramatic multimedia presenta- ODYSSEY CRUISES, departs daily from Rowes Wharf, 888- tion of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the 741-0281. Brunch: Sat & Sun daily noon–2 p.m. Tickets: Revolution. Visitors can climb the nearby Bunker Hill Monument, a $52.90. Lunch: Mon–Fri noon–2 p.m. Tickets: $44.90. Dinner: 221-foot granite obelisk, or visit the Bunker Hill Museum. Mon–Thu 7–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 8–11 p.m., Sun 6–9 p.m. Tickets: $64.90–99.90. Boarding begins one hour prior to THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 175 Huntington departure. Prices include meal. Midday and moonlight cruises Ave., 617-450-2000. Free tours of The Mother Church Tue also available. Cruise historic Boston Harbor while enjoying noon–4 p.m., Wed 1–4 p.m., Thu–Sat noon–5 p.m. and Sun 11 lunch, brunch or dinner aboard this elegant cruise ship. Three a.m.–3 p.m., every half hour. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. and 7 ___lavish decks offer a myriad of entertainment choices, from jazz p.m., Wed at noon and 7:30 p.m. Spanish language services: Sun ___ 30 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 31 BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 46 Joy St., 617-742-5415. Free tours by and Prudential Center Visitor Information Centers. www.irishher- FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours and 2 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations required. Custom appointment only. Call at least 24 hours in advance for reservations. itagetrail.com. Free and open to the public. A self-guided, three- leave daily, every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or ’til three tours for groups available. Tickets: $48. Michele Topor, an authority Visit www.afroammuseum.org for site descriptions. A guided tour mile walking tour that covers 300 years of history as it takes you and a half hours before game time. Tickets: $12; seniors $11; on Italian cuisine and culture, hosts award-winning culinary walking through the north side of Beacon Hill, including the homes of politi- through Boston’s downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back children (4–15) & military personnel $10. Tours originate at the tours through one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. cians and entrepreneurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous politicians, artists and Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way across from Service Gate oldest standing house built by an African-American (1797); and the war heroes and the rich tradition of rebellion, leadership and tri- D, rain or shine. This tour offers an inside look at America’s oldest NORTH END SECRET TOURS, North Square (across from The home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored runaway slaves. umph that personifies the Boston Irish. active Major League ballpark, including a visit to the top of the Paul Revere House), 617-720-2283. Tours: Fri & Sat 10 a.m., 1 Maps are available at the Museum of African-American History. famed “Green Monster” and stories from Boston Red Sox history. and 4 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $30. This two-hour BOSTON MOVIE TOURS, 866-MOVIE-45. www.bostonmovie- guided walking tour explores some of the hidden courtyards and BOSTON BY FOOT, 617-367-2345 or 617-367-3766. Tickets: tours.net. Walking tours Fri–Mon at 2 p.m. Theater-on-Wheels bus THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL passageways of the North End, visits the birthplace of Kennedy $12, children (6–12) $8, unless noted. Call for tour locations. tours Thu–Sun at 11 a.m. and 2:30 and 4:30 on select days. PLAYERS, 617-357-8300. Tours depart from the Visitor Center on matriarch Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and tells tales of Boston’s Guided 90-minute tours highlighting the rich architecture and Tickets: Walking tours $20; seniors & students $17; children (6–12) Boston Common daily at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. oldest neighborhood, like the disastrous Great Boston Molasses history of the city, led by trained volunteers. The Heart of the $10; Theater-on-Wheels $35; seniors & students $32; children Additional 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. tours on weekdays. Flood of 1919 that devastated much of the historic city sector. Freedom Trail, e very day at 10 a.m. and Sat at 2 p.m.; Victorian (6–12) $26. Experience the city of Boston the way Tinseltown has Tours depart from BosTix daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets: Back Bay, Mon at 5:30 p.m., Fri & Sun at 10 a.m.; Literary through such films as A Civil Action, Good Will Hunting, Mystic $12; seniors $10; children (12 and under) $6. Call for private OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7010. Tours Landmark Tour, Sat at 10 a.m.; Beacon Hill, Mon–Fri at 5:30 p.m., River, The Departed and others. Both the 90-minute Boston Movie tours. Explore the Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying depart daily every 20 minutes 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $34; seniors Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m.; North End, Fri & Sat at 2 p.m., Sun Mile Walking Tour and the 150-minute Theater-on-Wheels Tour— famous patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William & students $31; children (4–12) $13. With 16 stops throughout at 1 p.m.; Boston Underfoot, Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $14; Boston aboard a bus outfitted with video monitors playing movie clips that Dawes in this 90-minute tour. Stops include the Park Street the city, including the New England Aquarium, Fenway Park, USS By Little Feet, Fri & Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $8. tours the city in climate-controlled comfort—take movie buffs to Church, the Boston Massacre Site, the Old State House and Faneuil Constitution Museum and the Trolley Stop Store on the corner of filming sites around Boston and Cambridge, sharing trivia and Hall. Private tours may be tailored to individual needs and interests. South Charles and Boylston streets, patrons can enjoy a 110- BOSTON DUCK TOURS, Prudential Center and Museum of anecdotes about Hollywood in the Hub. minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of more than 100 points of Science. www.bostonducktours.com.Tours: Daily 9 a.m. ’til one HISTORIC PUB CRAWL, BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall, 617-357- interest aboard the orange-and-green, all-weather trolley. hour before sunset. Tickets: $29; seniors, students & military $25; CITY VIEW TROLLEYS, departing every 10–15 minutes from the 8300. Reser vations required. Private tours for groups are avail-
children (3–11) $19; (under 3) $5; special needs $15. Group dis- New England Aquarium, South Station, Boston Common and other able on most days. Tickets: $39. June 17 & 24 at 5:30 p.m. PHOTO WALKS, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. sightseeing counts available. Experience the city in an amazing vehicle that locations, 617-363-7899. Daily 9:30 a.m–5:30 p.m. Tickets: $31; The Freedom Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed guide depending on tour. Call for reservations and departure locations. rides on land and water. The 80-minute tour visits most of Boston’s seniors & students $29; children (4–12) $12. Discount tickets takes you on a tour of Boston’s historic pubs where treasonous Tickets: $25–30; students $20; children (12–17) $12. Explore famous sights. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, your available online at www.cityviewtrolleys.com. This year-round trol- events were hatched 250 years ago. Enjoy plenty of beer and Boston with your choice of five photographic journeys that reveal Duck splashes into the Charles River for a spectacular water view. ley company offers tours with eight stops at the most scenic and light fare along the way. the scenic treasures of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Public Garden, historic locations in Boston, including the New England Aquarium the Waterfront or the Freedom Trail. Each walking tour provides BOSTON IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL, various sites Downtown and in and sites along the Freedom Trail. Passengers can board and exit NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the “T” to fascinating historical information and simple, creative tips on the Back Bay, 617-696-9880. Maps available at Boston Common the trolley at any stop at any time during the tours. Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Three-hour tours: Wed & Sat at 10 a.m. composing artistic photographs of area attractions. sightseeing
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______32 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 33 EXCURSIONS SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE ,STONE ZOO 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. Mon–Fri AMUSEMENT PARKS HISTORY, 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080. Tours 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. Admission: $9; seniors $8; begin approximately every 45 minutes, Tue–Thu noon–3 p.m., children (2–12) $6; children (under 2) free. Highlights include 5W!TS, 186 Brookline Ave., 617-375-WITS. Wed–Sun at 11 Fri noon–5:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m. One-hour tours include Yukon Creek, Mexican gray wolves, meerkats, snow leopards, a.m. Tickets: $20; children (12 and under) $16. Combining the samples (ID required). Tickets: $2 donation to a local charity. Call jaguars, reindeer, river otters, llamas, miniature horses and Stone appeals of theme parks, museums and haunted houses, 5W!ts for special events and closings. Learn about the art of brewing Zoo’s newest arrivals, black bears. Special exhibit: Lord of the provides visitors with action-packed interactive game-play and beer and taste rich malts and spicy hops on this tour of the orig- Wings: Birds of Prey, live animal demonstration. Special event: puzzle-solving activities. Current show: Tomb, which allows inal Samuel Adams brewery. June 21 at 5:30 p.m.— A Wild Affair, Stone Zoo’s annual tasting players to journey to the center of a buried pharaoh’s final rest- event featuring top area eateries and silent auctions to benefit ing place, facing challenges and obstacles along the way. SUPER DUCK EXCURSIONS, departing from Charlestown Navy the zoo, tickets: $50. Yard, 877-34-DUCKS. T ours: Mon–Fri at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Sat & Sun hourly from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets: $29; sen- PROVINCETOWN FERRIES iors & students $25; children (3–11) $17; children (under 3) CAMBRIDGE $7. Boston’s newest amphibious tour company takes visitors BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY, 200 Seaport Blvd. at the on a trip through the Hub they’ve never experienced. Enjoy a Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when World Trade Center, 877-PT-FERRY. Visit www.provincetown narrated bus tour through the streets of Boston, which sud- traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The fastferry.com or call for ticket prices, reservations and departure denly becomes a nautical adventure when the bus becomes a Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square times. Enjoy fast or traditional ferry service daily from Boston to boat that plunges boldly into the waters of Boston Harbor. “T” entrance provides additional information. Provincetown aboard the new and sleek Provincetown III.
SWAN BOATS, Public Garden Lagoon, 617-522-1966. Rides: daily CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing pas- BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES PROVINCETOWN FERRY, Long from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., weather permitting. Tickets: $2.75; seniors ture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a favorite Wharf, 617-973-5206. Mon–Wed at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., $2; children (2–15) $1.25. One of Boston’s oldest and most treas- meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the Continental Thu–Sun at 9 a.m., 2 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $71, children (ages ured traditions, these pedal-powered boats glide around the Public Army. Early college presidents and town residents were buried in 4–10) $60. Travel between Boston and Provincetown in speed
Garden and under the smallest suspension bridge in the world. “God’s Acre” across from the Common. and style, aboard the largest and fastest passenger-only cata- e maran in the U.S. In just 90 minutes, you’ll journey from xcursions URBAN ADVENTOURS, 800-979-3370, www.urbanadven CHRIST CHURCH, Zero Garden St., 617-876-0200. Offices Boston to Provincetown, enjoying full creature comforts. tours.com. Book online with the promo code ‘Panorama,’ and open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Call for services. This 1761 Tory receive 10% off the purchase of 2 or more tickets. Offering guided house of worship was utilized as a Colonial barracks in the PLIMOTH PLANTATION: This re-creation of the bicycle tours and bike rentals, Urban AdvenTours gives visitors a American Revolution. SIGHTS OF INTEREST Pilgrims’ 17th century settlement includes the range of ways to explore Boston on two wheels. Opt for the basic Mayflower II, a replica of the settlers’ original ship. City View tour, explore historical buildings on the Art and Architecture FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST, 3 Church St., BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Refer to listing, below. tour or get some great shots of Boston on the Photography tour. Harvard Square, 617–876–7772. Please call for services. Harvard Springfield, 413-781-6500. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & College provided the pews for its students in this 1833 building Sun ’til 5 p.m. Tickets: $16.99; seniors $13.99; children erected for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church. (5–15) $11.99; (4 & under) free. In 1891, James Naismith
sightseeing VISITOR RESOURCES developed the game of basketball and its original 13 rules in PLIMOTH PLANTATION, 137 Warren Ave., 978-369-6993. HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. Located within Harvard Springfield, Mass. Now Springfield is home to the Hall of Fame, Henr y Hornblower II Visitor Center: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Nye Barn, PANORAMA WELCOME CENTER AT COPLEY PLACE, Adjacent Campus. The centers of two institutions that have played major an edifice that pays homage to the greatest to play and coach Hobbamock's (Wampanoag) Homesite, 1627 Pilgrim Village, to the Westin Skybridge, 617-236-1027. If you lose your copy of educational roles since Harvard’s founding in 1636. the game, like Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Crafts Center: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $28; seniors $25; chil- Panorama magazine while touring Boston, you can stop in at the Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame also includes dren (ages 6–12) $18. When the Pilgrims landed in America Welcome Center and replace it, and while you’re there, get fur- HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. Take the “T” to Harvard interactive basketball fun for visitors and numerous exhibits. during the 17th century, they landed at Plymouth Rock. They ther information on Boston area attractions from a local authority on the Red Line. The center of Cambridge activity since the 17th built their settlement three miles south of the rock and named it on “what to do, where to go and what to see.” century, the Square is home to Harvard University, historic build- ELM BANK RESERVATION, Wellesley, 617-698-1802. Reservation is Plimoth Plantation. Today, visitors can tour the Plantation and ings, bookstores, cafes, restaurants and shops. open dawn to dusk year round, gates open at 8 a.m. Bordered by the see how the Pilgrims went about their daily lives, hunting, gath- Charles River on three sides, the Elm Bank Reservation is 182 acres ering and making crafts. Special exhibit: FlightPath: Plymouth WILDLIFE LONGFELLOW NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 105 Brattle St., of woodlands, fields and old estate property. Deer and other wildlife Beach, photographs by Jim Fenton. Cambridge, 617-876-4491. Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. live along the river banks of the reservation, which also contains FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, Park ranger-guided tours Wed–Sun at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., areas for hiking, playing soccer, canoeing, kayaking and picnicking. 617-541-LION. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Admission: $3, children (under 16) free. WHALE WATCHES Admission: $12; seniors $10; children (2–12) $7; children (under This 1759 Georgian mansion was home to Henry Wadsworth MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, Concord and 2) free. Home to more than 210 species, many of them endan- Longfellow from 1837–1882, a central gathering place for Lexington (North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord), BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-222- gered. Roam the Australian Outback Trail with kangaroos, explore writers and artists in the 19th century and also served as 978-369-6993. Park grounds open sunrise to sunset. Created in 4321. Mon–Fri 10 a.m. and noon, Sat 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and the Tropical Forest and see the gorillas, marvel at the lion and George Washington’s headquarters during the siege of 1959 to preserve the sites associated with the opening battles of 2:30 p.m. Sun 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets: tigers at Kalahari Kingdom, take in the multi-colored wonders at Boston in 1775–76. Original furnishings, books and art from the American Revolution, Minute Man Park consists of over 900 $36; seniors $33; children (4–12) $30. Cruise on high-speed Butterfly Landing and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and wildebeests around the world are on display. acres of land along original segments of the Battles of Lexington and catamarans to Stellwagen Bank, the East Coast’s most at Serengeti Crossing. Concord, including Lexington Green and Concord’s North Bridge. The famous destination for whale watching. Catch sight of hump- MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, park also preserves The Wayside, the 19th-century home of literary back, finback and minke whales from the deck or from the NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. 617-547-7105. Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in 1831 by the greats Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sidney. comfort of a full modernized cabin boasting snack and bev- Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. Admission: $19.95; Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn was the first erage services. The tour is three hours, and free tickets on a seniors (60+) $16.95; children (3–11) $11.95; children (under 3) landscaped cemetery in the country. Many prominent Americans OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, future cruise are guaranteed if you don’t spot one of these free. Refer to Current Events section under Film for IMAX theater are buried here, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella 508-347-3362. Tue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $20; sen- magnificent creatures. listings. Combination ticket prices available. Dedicated to advanc- Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The cemetery is also an iors $18; children $6 (under 3 free). Take a trip back in time at ing knowledge of the world of water, this outstanding aquatic zoo arboretum, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. this recreation of an early 19th-century New England village NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5206. features a 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank containing a where costumed educators show visitors what life in the early Mon–Fri at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and Caribbean coral reef with sharks, sea turtles, moray eels and TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most days of America was really like. Visit a tin shop, a cider mill and 2 p.m. Tickets: $35.95; children (11 and under) $29.95. other aquatic life. Be sure to check out the popular penguin habi- beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist a blacksmith, ride the old-fashioned yellow stagecoach and Discover the history of Stellwagen Bank aboard the Aquarium’s tat. The adjacent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is the first theater of mansions and their elegant neighbors from every period of tour restorations of period New England homes while marveling whale watch vessel, the 111-foot catamaran Voyager III. Search ___its kind in the Boston area. Special exhibit: Killer Instincts. American architecture. at authentic remnants from a long-gone age. for a variety of whales, including humpback, finback and minke.___ 34 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 35 MAP INDEX Interactive exhibits include microscope stations, electronic navi- also provides it with some lovely seashore spots, such as ADVERTISER INDEX International Place H12 124 BOSTON LODGING gation, computer whale programs, meteorological instruments White Horse and Nelson beaches. Avila Modern Mediterranean H9 1 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum K3 125 Best Western Boston K1 and movies. D avio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse H8 2 JFK Federal Building F10 126 Best Western Roundhouse Suites L8 PROVINCETOWN. Located on the tip of Cape Cod, JFK Library L10 127 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 Dick’s Last Resort F11 3 Provincetown marches to its own beat. This New England fish- John Hancock Tower H7 128 Boston Harbor Hotel G12 ing village and prominent art colony is home to a thriving gay Fajitas & ’Ritas H9 4 Jordan Hall K5 Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7 DESTINATIONS Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129 Boston Marriot/Long Wharf F12 community, and is also where playwright Eugene O’Neil penned Fenway Sportszone H5 5 Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13 Boston Park Plaza H8 CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. O ne of the nation’s most some of his best work and Thoreau completed his walk around Florentine Café F12 6 Kenmore Square G3 Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 beloved tourist destinations, Cape Cod has 559.6 miles of coast- the Cape. Provincetown boasts miles of beaches, a charming The Hungry i F8 7 Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 line for swimming, kayaking, sailing and snorkling. There’s also and eclectic shopping district, trails for hiking and biking and Lansdowne Street H4 135 Charlesmark Hotel H7 Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 8 Louisburg Square F8 136 Club Quarters G11 the uber-wealthy islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, whale watches for those looking to escape the busy city. Lucca Restaurant F11 9 Mass. College of Art K3 137 The Colonnade J6 which provide the perfect balance of ritzy indulgence and tradi- Museum of African-American History F9 #98 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 tional old New England whaling and merchant culture. SALEM. This North Shore town will always be known for the Mamma Maria G12 10 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 Copley Square Hotel H7 Salem Witch Trials of 1692, but Salem also boasts a bustling wharf P.F. Chang’s H9 11 Museum of Science D8 139 Days Inn Boston B1 New England Aquarium G13 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 NORTH SHORE. Just north of Boston, the North Shore encom- with many bars and restaurants, and is regarded as an up-and- New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 passes Cape Ann, Beverly, Salem, Swampscott, Marblehead, coming enclave for the young and trendy. Fans of spooky stuff can New Old South Church G6 141 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 Newburyport and many of Massachusetts’ other well-kept visit the New England Pirate Museum to see what life was like Advertiser map locator North Station D9 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 secrets. The area offers sandy beaches, deep sea fishing when Blackbeard roamed the high seas, or tiptoe through the Northeastern University K4 142 Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 trips, historic houses and art festivals. Less than an hour from Salem Witch Museum or Witch Dungeon Museum. On Halloween, Old City Hall G10 143 The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7 POINTS OF INTEREST Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 the city of Boston, the North Shore is a relaxing region where the city transforms into one giant party for ghosts and ghouls, but African Meeting House F9 98 Old North Church E11 145 Four Seasons Hotel H8 visitors can sample Massachusetts’ rich maritime heritage. 365 days a year, Salem is a charming place to explore and enjoy. Arlington Street Church G8 Old South Meeting House G10 146 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 Back Bay Station J7 Old State House G11 147 The Harborside Inn G12 PLYMOUTH. The site of the Pilgrims’ 1620 landing is still SOUTHERN MAINE. Contrary to its image as a far-flung, moose- Bank of America Pavilion K14 99 The Opera House H9 148 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 TD Banknorth Garden E10 100 Park Street Church G10 149 Hilton Boston/Financial District G12 marked by Plymouth Rock, and the surrounding area is dot- filled wilderness, Maine has many points of interest within a couple Berklee College of Music H5 101 Park Street Station G9 150 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 ted by historical museums that celebrate the town’s origins. hours’ drive from Boston. Kittery is a mecca for bargain-hunters, Berklee Performance Center H5 Paul Revere House E11 151 Holiday Inn Express L9 Plimoth Plantation offers visitors a chance to step into a boasting 100+ outlet stores ranging from Black & Decker to J Crew. Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 Pilgrim village from 1627 and explore the Mayflower II,a The seaside community of Portland, known for its artsy boutiques, is Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 102 Post Office Square G11 153 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 Boston Center for the Arts J8 103 Prudential Center H6 #120 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 replica of the ship that dropped anchor in Plymouth Harbor also home to a burgeoning nightlife scene and the Red Sox AA affili- Boston City Hall F10 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 nearly four centuries ago. Other favorite stops for history ate, the Portland Sea Dogs. And Maine’s coastal communities Boston Common G9 Quincy Market G11 154 Hotel Buckminster G3 buffs include the 1749 Court House & Museum and the are renowned for their abundance of fresh lobster and beautiful Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 104 Reggie Lewis Athletic Center L4 155 Hotel Commonwealth G4 Plymouth National Wax Museum. Plymouth’s coastal location beaches, including Kennebunk Beach and Ogunquit Beach. Boston Design Center K15 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 160 Howard Johnson Lodge H3 Boston Massacre Site G11 Rose Kennedy Greenway F11 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 Boston Public Library H6 Rowes Wharf H13 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 maps
xcursions *Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105 Shubert Theatre J9 InterContinental Hotel H12 Boston University G2 Sightseeing boats G13 John Hancock Conference Center H7 e Bunker Hill Monument (Charlestown map) B9 Simmons College K3 161 Jurys Boston H8 Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 South Station Information Center J11 162 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 Central Burying Ground H9 State House G9 La Quinta Inn Boston/Somerville A7 Charles Playhouse J9 Suffolk University F9 163 Liberty Hotel E8 Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 Symphony Hall J5 164 Lenox Hotel H6 Cheers Bar G8 Tip O’Neill Building E9 165 Marriott Courtyard H7 Children’s Museum J12 106 Transportation Building H9 Marriott’s Custom House G12 Christian Science Center J5 107 Trinity Church G7 166 Marriott Quincy L9 Christopher Columbus Park F12 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 The Midtown Hotel J6 Citgo sign G3 USS Constitution Museum Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 Citi Performing Arts Center J9 167 (Charlestown map) D10 Milner Hotel H9 Colonial Theatre H9 Water Transportation Terminal G15 168 NINE ZERO Hotel G10 Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 Wheelock College J2 169 Omni Parker House G10 Copley Place J7 109 Wilbur Theatre J9 Onyx Hotel E10 Copley Square H7 World Trade Center J14 170 Radisson Hotel H8 Copley Theatre H7 Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 171 Ramada Inn Boston L9 Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 CAMBRIDGE MAP Custom House Tower G12 111 Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 Cambridge City Hall C4 Seaport Hotel K14 Downtown Crossing H10 CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Sheraton Boston H6 Emerald Necklace J1–J11 Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 174 Taj Boston G8 Emerson College H9 112 Harvard Museum of Natural History A3 175 Tremont House J9 Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 Emmanuel College J2 113 Harvard Square B2 Westin Waterfront Hotel K13 Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 Harvard University B2 Wyndham Chelsea A12 Faneuil Hall G11 MIT E5 Fenway Park H3 HEALTHCARE CAMBRIDGE LODGING Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 116 Charles Hotel B1 Government Center G10 Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr. J2 180 Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 Granary Burial Ground G10 117 Boston Medical Center L8 181 Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Hatch Memorial Shell F7 Children’s Hospital K2 183 Hotel Marlowe D7 Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 Hotel at MIT D4 Horticultural Hall J5 118 Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Joslin Diabetes Center K1 #184 Inn at Harvard B2 Hynes Convention Center H5 119 Longwood Medical area K2 Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 Information Centers: Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary E8 186 Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 Boston Common G9 #116 Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 Prudential Center H6 120 New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 Royal Sonesta D7 National Park Service G11 121 New England Med. Ctr. J9 189 Sheraton Commander A1 Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16, G16 122 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 ___ Institute of Contemporary Art J14 123 ___ *closed for renovations 36 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 37 A T 8 • 7 • 6 • 5 • 4 • 3 • 2 • 1 R A A Red Line
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m t Charlestown Navy Yard to S and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. School Street, marked by a column and F4 n To Greenbush Long Wharf, Boston e Islington p a Sunday services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and commemorative plaque. On April 13, For customer service & travel information 93 1 C call 617-222-3200, 1-800-392-6100, P BRAINTREE To Forge Park Route 128 4 and 6 p.m. Morning services are tradi- 1635, the town voted to establish the first TTY 617-222-5146 or visit the MBTA 3 web site at http://www.mbta.com 95 tional, evening services are contemporary. public school in the country. Nearby is For MBTA Police call 617-222-1212 To Attleboro, To Middleborough, To Kingston/ Stoughton, Providence 24 Lakeville Plymouth Built in 1809, this church was described Benjamin Franklin’s statue, built in 1856, by Henry James as “the most interesting the first portrait statue erected in the mass of brick and mortar in America.” United States.
OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND. SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE. FARES & PASSES Tremont Street next to Park Street School and Washington streets. Church, 617-536-4100. Daily 9 a.m.–5 Constructed as an apothecary in 1718, The MBTA offers a reusable “Charlie Card” on which riders can store value by using cash or a debit/cred- p.m. This historic cemetery, formerly the the ground floor was later a bookstore it card through kiosks available in all MBTA stations. Use of a Charlie Card, which presently can only be town granary, is the final resting place of and literary center of Boston and a meet- used on the Subway and Bus lines, offers a discounted fare. Riders may also purchase single-ride Charlie John Hancock, Paul Revere, Robert Treat ing place for notables like Emerson, Tickets and Day/Week Link Passes at these same kiosks. Paine, Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil and Hawthorne and Thoreau. the victims of the Boston Massacre. A SUBWAY FARES COMMUTER RAIL DAY/WEEK LINKPASS stone inscribed “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE. 310 $1.70 Charlie Card / $2.00 $1.70–7.75 $9 for 1 day Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the Washington St., 617-482-6439. Daily 9:30 Plus FREE subway and local bus transfers Price depends on distance traveled. $15 for 7 days grave of Mother Goose. a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & When purchasing a ticket on a train you Unlimited travel on Subway, Local Bus, seniors $4; children (6–18) $1. This build- BUS FARES may be subject to a $2 surcharge during Inner Harbor Ferry and Commuter Rail KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING GROUND. ing housed many town meetings, the $1.25 Charlie Card peak hours, if that station has a ticket Zone 1A. 7-Day Pass valid for 7 days Tremont and School streets, 617-227- most famous of which saw an outraged Plus FREE bus transfers office or contracted vendor. from the date and time of purchase. 2155. Chapel open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.– Samuel Adams signal the start of the $2.80 Inner Express 4 p.m. Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at Boston Tea Party. $4 Outer Express BOAT FARES 12:15 p.m. Burying Grounds open daily $1.70 Inner harbor ferry MBTA Customer Support: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Still an active house of OLD STATE HOUSE. Corner of Washington $1.50 Charlie Card $6 Commuter boat 617-222-3200 or visit www.mbta.com worship, King’s Chapel was established and State streets, 617-720-1713. Daily 9 $3.50 Inner Express $12 Quincy/Hull–Logan in 1687 as the first Anglican congregation a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & sen- $5 Outer Express in Boston. The second chapel, built in iors $4; children (6–18) $1; children (under 1754, became the first Unitarian church in America after 6) free. Built in 1713, this seat of Colonial ___ the Revolution. government was the center of activity for___ 42 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 43 SHOPPING such patriots as John Hancock and Samuel and John Adams. OLD NORTH CHURCH. 193 Salem St., ART & ANTIQUES It was from the east balcony that the Declaration of 617-523-6676. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun Independence was first read in Boston. services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is 617-375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mt on–Sa BOSTON MASSACRE SITE. State Street in Boston’s oldest standing church. Two 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This acclaimed fine art front of the Old State House. At the next lanterns were hung here April 18, 1775, poster gallery displays original vintage posters from the intersection below the State House, a ring signaling the Redcoats’ departure by sea 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. of cobblestones marks the site of the for Lexington and Concord. clash between a jeering Boston crowd PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. and a British guard of nine soldiers on COPP’S HILL BURYING GROUND. Hull Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in March 5, 1770. Street. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Set out in 1967 as a showcase for the talents of Israeli artists, the 1660, Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second gallery has also displayed and sold a wide range of art by FANEUIL HALL. Merchants Row and cemetery. Many remarkable people are international artists, including works by Chagall, Picasso Faneuil Hall Square, 617-242-5689. interred here, including the Mather family and Hundertwasser. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 of ministers and Edmund Hartt, builder of p.m. Historical talks given every half hour the USS Constitution. from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., when hall is ARTS & CRAFTS not in use. “The Cradle of Liberty” com- BUNKER HILL MONUMENT. Breed’s Hill, bines a free marketplace on the first floor Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Lodge and THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., with the town meeting hall upstairs, the museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The 617-266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 site of fiery revolutionary debate. site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775. p.m. The oldest nonprofit craft organization in the country, ail established in 1897. The Society specializes in contempo- PAUL REVERE HOUSE. 19 North Square, USS CONSTITUTION. Charlestown Navy rary American crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass and ceram- Hanover Street, 617-523-2338. Tue–Sun Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670. ics ranging from cutting edge to traditional, and from 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Admission: $3; stu- Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–5:50 p.m. Tours every functional to sculptural. dents & seniors $2.50; children (5–17) half-hour 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This 44-gun PHOTO BY J ONATHAN D AISY $1; (under 5) free. The oldest home in frigate is the world’s oldest commissioned BARBOUR BY PETER ELLIOT: This Newbury Boston (built c. 1680), occupied by warship, christened “Old Ironsides” during BOOKS Street retailer offers a variety of British outdoor silversmith and patriot Paul Revere the War of 1812 when the cannonballs of clothing—including jackets, sweaters, shirts and
eedom tr from 1770 to 1800. a British warship literally bounced off her BARNES & NOBLE, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), accessories—for men, women and children. Refer triple hull. 617-247-6959. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.– to listing, left. shopping
fr 9 p.m. One of America’s largest booksellers boasts all the bestsellers, plus an extensive selection of back titles, audiobooks, magazines, CDs and more. upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as well as BORDERS, 10–24 School St., 617-557-7188; 511 Boylston women’s fashions, bed and bath items and home accessories. St., 617-236-1444; CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, 617-679-0887. School Street: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat SOODEE, 293 Newbury St., 617-236-7888. Mon–Wed 10 Antique Limousine 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Boylston Street: Mon–Fri a.m.–7 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This bou- 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. tique offers fun pieces of clothing that transport the buyer to a Boston Historic Galleria: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. different age and place, with items that are modern, trendy and Tours and Nights This major retailer provides readers with seemingly limitless high fashion alongside others that are timeless and classic. options regarding books and periodicals, as well as an exten- Whether you need a party dress at the last minute, a designer on the Town sive music section. bag at an affordable price or fashionable accessories to impress your friends, you will find it all at Soodee. Show Panorama ad (page 47) and get 10% off. CLOTHING
BARBOUR BY PETER ELLIOT, 134 Newbury St. (between DEPARTMENT STORES Dartmouth and Clarendon streets), 617-375-7829. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. A century-old British coun- FILENE’S BASEMENT, 479 Boylston St., 617-424-5520. try clothier, Barbour features world-famous waxed cotton jack- Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.– ets, along with a variety of vests, sweaters, shirts, pants and 7 p.m. For decades, the original Basement at Downtown accessories for men, women and children. If you are looking Crossing provided shoppers with huge deals, thanks to its auto- for fashion with function, this is one place you must visit. matic markdown system which guarantees greater discounts the longer an item remains on the selling floor. Now the Back CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of Bay location offers a more upscale version of bargain hunting. the Taj Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston H& M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081; 100 Newbury outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel prod- St., 617-859-3192. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.– Freedom Trail tours in a 1939 Cadillac seven-passenger limousine, just ucts, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as 7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge department store’s mis- like the Godfather’s car. The driver stays in character and acts the part. www.Antique-Limousine.com well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances. sion of “fashion and quality at the best price” translates to inexpensive, trendy clothes for men and women, as H & M We get you close to the sights where the trolley and duck tours can’t. LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 boasts the freshest, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, We’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse. Call to schedule a pick up. 781-308-1921 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. material and style. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS! Housed in a historic former Back Bay museum building, this ___ Boston institution maintains its cutting-edge allure by offering (continued on page 48)___ 44 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 45 Newbury Street Newbury Street TIMELESS TEAS & L’AROMA CAFE 85 Newbury Street
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION (continued from page 45) M erilee Wolfson’s platinum-drenched contemporary fashion jewelry shop dazzles with an impressive selection of costume . . . Just a MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30 jewelry and semi-precious pieces. Whether you're looking for Heartbeat a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York-based eco-friendly “green” jewelry from South America or looks away! department giant features floor after floor of the latest culinary fresh from the pages of the world’s top fashion magazines, tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fashions. this is the go-to spot in Boston. Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sa t 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 imaginative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 3 50 Washington St., only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis aims Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 “to make jewelry at a reasonable price of excellent work- p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. I ts mantra “Brand name clothing for manship and uncommon beauty.” less” has made this discount retailer a bargain hunter’s dream come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls fea- SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW, 440 Boylston St., 617-267-9100. tures designer clothing for men, women and children. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. “The Most Balls in Boston” Serving Bostonians since 1796, this Boston institution boasts T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat of being the oldest continuously operating luxury business in 306 NEWBURY ST. 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retailer the U.S. Its new location is filled with glittering diamonds, 617-437-1010 offers brand name and designer fashions for men, women and fine jewelry and watches. The galleries also offer silver, kids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the china, porcelain, stationery, antiques and more. WWW.FENWAYSPORTSZONE.COM home. Prices are slashed 20–60% off most department store • Boston’s Largest Selection of rates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality. MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS Autographed Sports Memorabilia • Extensive Collection of Souvenirs FURNITURE & HOME GOODS CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, At The Corner Mall you have the Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun best of Boston with boutiques and • Complete Auction Services for your COMPTOIR DE FAMILLE, 127 Newbury St., 617-266-7970; Natick 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features department an international food court offering Organization or Fund Raiser Collection, Natick, 508-651-0511. Newbury Street: Mon–Sat 10 stores such as Filene’s, Sears and Best Buy, as well as more something for every palate! a.m.–7 p.m., Sun ’til 5 p.m. Natick: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m., than 100 other stores and specialty shops including the Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This French home furnishings retailer boasts largest Gap in Boston, J. Crew, Old Navy, Borders, Victoria’s At the Corner of Winter & Washington Streets decorative accessories, furniture and tableware inspired by familial Secret and more. shopping French design gleaned from a Parisian bistro or grand-mere’s kitchen, all displayed in a general store-type ambiance. COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnifi- cent Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, FIDDLEHEAD, 292 Newbury St., 617-247-1120. Mon–Sat 11 including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams- a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. This “green emporium” offers Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, Fine Vintage Posters stylish gifts, accessories and home goods with an earth-friendly offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free advantage, including natural and organic bath and body prod- Ultimate Shopping Excursions card, stop by one of the cus-
shopping ucts; recycled glassware and dinnerware; sustainable tabletop tomer service kiosks. linens; bamboo and organic cotton towels; recycled-paper sta- tionery; eco-friendly jewelry; organic baby skin care; baby toys THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington and gifts made from organic cotton and sustainably harvested streets. One-stop shopping in Downtown Crossing. You’ll find woods; and bags and totes made from reclaimed materials. the latest styles at shops like Discovery Imports, Bath & Body Works, Champs, Wet Seal and Aldo Shoes. In addition, the Corner Mall features an international food court to please GIFTS & STATIONERY every palate, including Sakkio Japan and India Entrees.
TEDDY BALLGAME’S, 1 South Station, 617-330-1230. Located at MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and the South Station concierge desk, Teddy Ballgame’s offers tours of the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open Boston that leave right from South Station, a wide variety of Red court known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide Sox souvenirs, t-shirts and books about the history of Boston. range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique to this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literally hundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. GOURMET FOOD & BEVERAGE THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., 617-426- TIMELESS TEAS, 85 Newbury St., 2nd floor, 617-236-5772. 9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/office/ Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This Back Bay tea retail complex located alongside the Public Garden features a shop offers more than a hundred varieties of tea from around handful of upscale retailers, including St. John Boutique, Sonia the world, including green, black, white and Yerba Mate teas, as Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, Exhale Spa and Anne Fontaine. well as gift baskets, biscuits, gourmet jams and tea accessories. Located in South Station THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., 205 Newbury Street 800-SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 Open Daily, Parking Available T-Shirts/Souvenirs/Trolley Tours JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES p.m. The Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 stores www.internationalposter.com and restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth 617-330-1230 HIGH GEAR JEWELRY, 204 Hanover St., 617-523-5804. Avenue, Ann Taylor and J. Jill. It is also the launch spot for 617-375-0076 ___ Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. the city’s renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours. ___ 48 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 49 RESTAURANTS MUSIC/VIDEO SPORTING GOODS ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER, 353 North Market Bldg., BIG CITY PIZZA KITCHEN & POOL HALL, 138 Brighton Ave., Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. M on–Sat 10 Allston, 617-782-2020. In this renovated, two-floor bank build- a.m.–7 p.m. Also: Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time ing, you’ll find one-of-a-kind “retro-metro” décor featuring life 617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617- Boston Marathon winner, the Bill Rodgers Running Center size murals, as well as 15 champion-size pool tables, 6 foos- 491-0337; 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491- boasts the most experienced running staff in Boston. Since ball tables, 80 beer taps and outrageous thin crust pizzas that 7711. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart local 1977, they have been helping fellow runners find the best always keep customers coming back. L, D, LS, Sat & SB. $ chain, which boasts the cheapest CD prices in town, includ- shoes for their individual needs. ing import, indie and major label releases, as well as T-shirts, THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP, 130 Brighton Ave. (corner of Harvard comics and other pop culture kitsch items. and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331. This popular SPORTS MEMORABILIA Allston hangout features Boston’s best beer selection, with more than 112 beers on tap and over 400 microbrews. Its food SHOES FENWAY SPORTSZONE, 306 Newbury St., 617-437-1010. entices too, with award-winning steam beer burgers, famous Daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with extended hours on game days. curly fries, buffalo wings and giant nachos. L, D, C, LS, SB. $ HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon, Boasting “The most balls in Boston,” Fenway Sportszone is Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu noon–8 p.m., Sun noon– Boston’s largest memorabilia shop, featuring the city’s 6 p.m. For more than 35 years, Helen’s Leather has supplied biggest selection of autographed items. They also have all BACK BAY New Englanders with quality Western boots by makers like your fan gear and souvenir needs as well as a huge selection Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. In addition, of apparel from Majestic, MLB Authentic, Sully’s Tees and AUJOURD’HUI, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, many others. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP. St., 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the Public as well as leather jackets and bags. Garden as a backdrop, and a perennial recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award. Enjoy exquisite modern French cui- JOHN FLUEVOG, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Sat WIRELESS PHONES sine, accompanied by a selection from an 1,800-bottle noon–8 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer wine library. Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat features shoes created by the maverick designer, ranging WARLOX WIRELESS, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ from mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and 617-927-7500. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun ’til 6 p.m. This his tried-and-true “Angels.” The Newbury Street locale is mobile phone headquarters specializes in unlocked GSM AZURE, The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. PHOTO BY H EATHER BURKE the only place in Boston to find a wide range of his cutting- phones and carries a wide variety of Bluetooth headsets and Azure’s menu and concept are designed to be as clear ANTONIO’S: This Beacon Hill mainstay serves edge styles. hundreds of other wireless accessories. www.iUnlock.com. and understated as the color palette itself. Nationally outstanding traditional Italian cuisine. Refer to recognized executive chef Robert Fathman, known for his listing, page 55. innovation and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates contemporary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$ here at this upscale Newbury Street favorite, from the BANGKOK BLUE, 651 Boylston St., next to the famous Old extraordinary dry-aged porterhouse to the homemade so good. so fresh. so close. South Church near Copley Square, 617-266-1010. The experi- cheesecake. A perfect spot for power lunches or special r enced chefs at Bangkok Blue prepare authentic Thai food, with occasions. D, C, LS. $$$$ estaurants each dish individually suited to your taste, from mild to spicy,
shopping using fresh, quality ingredients. Low carb programs can be CLIO, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536- requested. Complement your food with a Thai beer or a glass of 7200. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves wine. Seasonal outdoor seating is available. L Mon–Fri 11:30 up French-American fare with some striking Asian influences K I D S EA T * a.m.–3 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. $$ in a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s styled after a F R EE Parisian supper club. Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelized d w ith t h e BRASSERIE JO, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., swordfish au poivre and ginger-glazed oxtail keep customers b e f o r e 7 p m a n * tm eal 617-425-3240. The “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award-win- coming back for more. D. $$$$ c h a se o f a n a d u l p u r ning Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle Hansi’s COTTONWOOD CAFE, 222 Berkeley St., 617-247-2225. onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and desserts Specialties include open-grill steaks, poultry, pasta and made in the French tradition complete this Gallic experience. vegetarian dishes. Voted “Boston’s Best Southwestern Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$$ Restaurant” and “Boston’s Best Margarita.” Reservations recommended. Two hours free validated parking. L Mon– CAPITAL GRILLE, 359 Newbury St., 617-262-8900. Fri 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; D Sun–Thu ’til 10 p.m., Fri & Everything you expect in a steakhouse can be found right Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$
KEY AVERAGE PRICE OF CROMA, 269 Newbury St., 617-247- B ...... Breakfast DINNER ENTREES 3200. Voted one of “Boston’s Best” by L ...... Lunch $ ...... Most less than $12 both Boston magazine and The Improper D...... Dinner $$ ...... $12–18 Bostonian, this restaurant and pizzeria BR ...... Brunch $$$ ...... $19–25 offers up a variety of delectable dining SB ...... Sunday Brunch $$$$ ...... Most more than $25 options, from their diverse range of C ...... Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide Neapolitan-style pizzas to seafood can- LS ..Late Supper (serving after 10 p.m.) range of entrees and prices; nelloni and filet mignon. Croma also VP...... Valet Parking therefore, the classifications are boasts a weekend brunch menu served NC ...... Credit Cards Not Accepted only approximations. with your choice of mimosa or Bloody ___ * ...... Entertainment Cuisine index on page 52. Mary. L, D, BR, C. $$ ___ 50 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 51 CUISINE INDEX American Radius, p. 59 Caliterra, p. 57 Sheraton Commander Aura, p. 61 Sandrine’s Bistro, p. 57 Croma, p. 51 Restaurant, p. 57 Avenue One, 7p.5 D avio’s Northern Italian Big City Pizza Kitchen & Pool French Country Steakhouse, p4.5 Seafood Hall, 1p.5 H ungry i, p6.5 Florentine Cafe, 0p.6 Azure, 1p.5 Cheers, p. 55 L’Aroma Cafe, p. 54 B&G Oysters, p. 61 Clink, p. 56 Greek/Greek-American Lucca Restaurant & Bar, p. 60 Chart House, p. 58 Dick’s Last Resort, p. 59 Steve’s Greek Cuisine, p. 55 Lucia Ristorante & Bar, p. 60 Great Bay, p. 59 E, xcelsior 4p.5 Z oe’s, 7p.5 M assimino’s Cucina Italiana, Harborside Grill, p9.5 Finale, p2.6 p0.6 Jasper White’s Summer Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, p. 62 Indian Rialto, p. 56 Shack, p. 54 Meritage, 8p.5 I ndia Pavilion, p6.5 Ristorante Bella Vista, 1p.6 L egal Sea Foods, 2p.6 P arker’s Restaurant, p9.5 Ristorante Saraceno, 1p.6 Oceana, p9.5 ,Sauciety 1p.6 International S age Restaurant and Bar, p1.6 Skipjack’s, p4.5 The Sunset Grill & Tap, p. 51 Bambara, p. 56 Sasso Restaurant, p. 54 Turner Fisheries, p. 55 Theatre Cafe, p. 62 Intrigue, p. 58 Stanza dei Sigari, p. 61 Ye Olde Union Oyster House, Top of the Hub, p. 55 LTK Bar and Kitchen, p. 61 Terramia Ristorante, p. 61 p. 59 The Upper Crust, p. 55 Sonsie, p. 55 Upstairs on the Square, 7p.5 The Taj Boston, 5p.5 Japanese/Sushi Southwestern Zephyr on the Charles, p7.5 Shino Express Sushi, p4.5 Cottonwood Cafe, 1p.5 Chinese Fajitas & ’Ritas, p. 58 P.F. Chang’s, p. 62 Irish Mediterranean Elephant & Castle, p. 58 Avila Modern Mediterranean, Spanish/Tapas French/French-American Kennedy’s Midtown, p. 58 p. 62 Toro, p. 62 Aujourd’hui, p. 51 The Kinsale Irish Pub & Dante, p. 56 Brasserie Jo, p. 51 Restaurant, p. 58 Olives, p. 57 Steakhouses Cafe Fleuri, p. 57 Capital Grille, p. 51 Clio, p. 51 Italian Museum Dining Davio’s Northern Italian Eastern Standard, p. 59 Antico Forno, p. 60 Bravo, p. 59 Steakhouse, p. 54 Hamersley’s Bistro, p. 61 Antonio’s, p. 55 The Oak Room, p. 54 L’Espalier, p. 54 Assaggio, p. 60 New England No. 9 Park, p. 56 Caffe Pompei, p. 60 Henrietta’s Table, p. 56 Thai Miel, p. 58 Caffe Vittoria, p. 60 Bangkok Blue, p. 51
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Recommended by *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The creative southwestern cuisine EXCELSIOR, The Heritage on the Garden, 272 Boylston St., 617- Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a traditional lively restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot 222 Berkeley Street 426-7878. This culinary masterpiece delivers bold and contem- steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh seafood. mahogany bar, brick oven, creative takes on classic American Copley Square, Boston porary American cuisine at its stunning Back Bay location. An Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies and wall orna- cuisine and a colorful dining room. The restaurant also 617.247.2225 impressive collection of 500 wines, representing all regions of the ments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D daily. The adjoining boasts a downstairs candlelit wine bar, an intimate and lovely world, is displayed in Boston’s only climate-controlled glass wine Oak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full Oak Room menu. $$$$ brick-walled spot in which to enjoy items from a 250-bottle snakebites tower. Pre- and post-theater dining available. D, C, LS. $$$$ menu. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$ SASSO RESTAURANT, 116 Huntington Ave., 617-247-2400. angus ranch strip steak JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867- The newest endeavor from the restaurateurs behind popular STEVE’S GREEK CUISINE, 316 Newbury St., 617-267-1817. 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500; North End eatery Lucca, Sasso offers contemporary and For more than 20 years, this family-run restaurant has Logan Airport, Terminal A, 617-569-9695. Top-notch fare such upscale regional Italian cuisine. Executive chef David Ross offered Greek hospitality and masterfully prepared Greek fire and spice pasta as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chicken and an serves delicious dishes complemented by an extensive wine cuisine. Serving specialties like spanikopita, pastichio, shish impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: Sun–Wed 11:30 list, as well as a menu of lighter fare for the after-hours crowd kebabs and gyros, Steve’s is a favorite. B, L, D. $ mango margaritas a.m.–10 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. and C ’til 2 a.m. Reservations accepted. D beginning nightly at Cambridge: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 5 p.m.; late-night menu available ’til 1:30 a.m. VP. $$$ *THE TAJ BOSTON, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This fresh grilled salmon fillet p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #8 ON CENTER MAP. 1927 landmark offers award-winning contemporary French SHINO EXPRESS SUSHI, 144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530. If cuisine. The historic Dining Room is available for special L’AROMA CAFE, 85 Newbury St., 617-412-4001. This Italian your day of shopping has left you craving sushi, this tiny, subter- events only. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, D, C, 20% food discount for parties of six to cafe offers delicious soups, sandwiches and European pas- ranean sushi bar specializes in freshly prepared maki rolls and LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$ twenty guests with this ad tries and desserts, as well as Italian coffee and assorted fun specials. Affordably priced, Shino Express offers Newbury teas. Relax in its spacious interior or enjoy outdoor patio Street shoppers a fast, cheap dining alternative. L & D. $ *TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, dining from April through October. B, L. $ 617-536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Just a few reasons to come visit us. SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM, 199 Clarendon St., Boston for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The www.cottonwoodboston.com L’ESPALIER, 30 Gloucester St., 617-262-3023. Situated in a Copley Square, 617-536-3500; other locations outside magnificent cuisine complements the breathtaking views. historic Back Bay townhouse, this sophisticated French clas- Boston. Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and specialties such L, D, LS, C. Live jazz seven nights a week. $$$$ sic helmed by top chef Frank McClelland is a favorite of both as blackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crabcakes *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m. TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Winner of several regional awards, Turner Fisheries is known for its fresh seafood, as well as the decor designed by Peter Niemitz, which features seven- foot-high French windows, banquettes, mahogany paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private dining rooms accommodate 10–140 r guests. VP available on Dartmouth Street. B, L, D, C, LS. $$$ estaurants
THE UPPER CRUST, 222 Newbury St., 617-262-0096; 20 Charles St., 617-723-9600; 683 Tremont St., 617-927-0090; 286 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-734-4900; 435 Moody St., Waltham, 781-736- 0044; 94 Main St., Watertown, 617-923-6060. Traditional Neapolitan-style pizza (thin crust, chunky sauce) in an urban set- ting. Come sit with friends in the uniquely designed dining room, enjoy a specialty pizza and watch your favorite team on an HDTV
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ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Mass. General Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with nightly specials and complementing wine list. Specials include homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $
*CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill pub and its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare and an abundant beverage selection, including their award- winning Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live enter- tainment Thu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers mer- ___ chandise sold on site. L, D, C, LS. $ ___ 54 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 55 boston_trolley_brochure.ai 02/05/2007 2:09:38 PM
CLINK, The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., 617-224-4004. seasonal flavors, which can be enjoyed in concert with its fine wines and delectable Italian cuisine. Chef Jody Adams Clink offers diners a menu of tapas-style small plates, tasting fine wine selection. B, L, D, C. $$ showcases her creative talents on a brand-new menu. D pours of wine and exotic cocktails in an energetic, social only. Reservations recommended. $$$$ environment—an adaptable place where dinner at the bar or * DANTE, 4 0 Edwin H. Land Blvd, Cambridge, 617-497-4200. just cocktails at a table is the norm. B 6:30–11 a.m., L 11:30 Chef Dante de Magistris dishes out playful, rich fare with SANDRINE’S BISTRO, 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge, 617-497-5300. a.m.–3 p.m., D 5–11 p.m. $$$ Italian, French and Spanish influences. The sophisticated Renowned chef Raymond Ost serves delicious French cuisine eatery boasts a seasonal patio and gorgeous views of the with German flair in a cozy, upscale atmosphere right around the 1 HUNGRY I, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story Charles River and the Boston skyline. B Mon–Fri 6:30–10:30 corner from Harvard University. Signature dishes include Alsatian townhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor a.m., Sat & Sun 7:30–10:30 a.m.; L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 pizza, terre et mer, suffrom pot au feu and roasted baby spring patio, Chef Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French coun- p.m.; D Mon–Thu 5:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & lamb rack. Daily 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. $$$$ try cuisine and creative desserts. Signature dishes include SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ venison au poivre and braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and SHERATON COMMANDER RESTAURANT, 16 Garden St., Fri only, noon–2 p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-234-1365. New England- Private dining rooms available. $$$$. SEE LOCATOR #7 ON Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and style cuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual CENTER MAP. organic produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of atmosphere. B, L, D, SB. $$ reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room NO. 9 PARK, 9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimed available. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun UPSTAIRS ON THE SQUARE, 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge, Serving chef Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes 7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Fri noon– 617-864-1933. Boasting an eclectic decor, this lush urban breakfast, in a sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef 3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ oasis features everything from gourmet pizza to Colorado Lynch has a subtle hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive rack of lamb. A charming blend of eccentricity and culinary lunch & renditions of classic Italian and French fare such as fresh INDIA PAVILION, 17 Central Square, Cambridge, 617-547- luxury. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ dinner daily pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS. $$$$ 7463. One of the best traditional Northern Indian cuisine restaurants in the area, India Pavilion has been a Cambridge ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 staple for more than 25 years. A menu of lamb, chicken and Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves CAMBRIDGE vegetarian specialties is complemented by a selection of fine small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic fare like sushi- Indian wines and beer. L buffet daily noon–3 p.m.; D daily grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The setting fea- BAMBARA, 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, 617-868- 3–11 p.m. $ tures spectacular views of the Boston skyline. B, L, D, C. $$ 4444. Bambara blends sophistication and comfort, with such menu items as grilled cheese and tomato soup alongside RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, ZOE’S, 1105 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-495-0055. spice cured duck breast with a bonny doon rhone blend. 617-661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants, Offering a menu of delicious homemade Greek and American Bambara’s cuisine celebrates New England’s bounty and its which recently underwent an extensive renovation, features food in a fun atmosphere, this retro establishment serves break- fast all day, and take-out and catering are available. A popular destination for the weekend brunch crowd, Zoe’s is also a great place for dinner, boasting an affordable selection of beer and wine. For dessert, try the delicious cheesecake frappe or the famous frozen hot chocolate. B, L, D, SB. Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–9 p.m. $ r WHATEVER’ YOU HAVE ON YOUR PLATE, estaurants WE RE THE PERFECT SETTING. CHARLESTOWN OLIVES, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. njoy a delightful breakfast, lunch or dinner in the sunlit Celebrity chef Todd English got his start with this local eatery, E and the Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparal- Café Fleuri, featuring Mediterranean fare and American specialties. leled king of his endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, We also offer customized social venues for rehearsal dinners, birthday and ingredient rich, pan-Mediterranean creations. D. $$$$ estaurants
r anniversary celebrations, bat and bar mitzvahs, and bridal showers. DOWNTOWN
AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency (near The Opera House and Downtown Crossing), 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a relaxed atmosphere. B, L, D, C, VP. $$
*CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Sunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterran- ean and American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$
250 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 CALITERRA, Hilton Boston/Financial District, 89 Broad St., 617-348-1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, 25 West Sreet by Boston Common T (617) 956 8751 www.langhamhotels.com this casual, upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with 617-426-1222 • www.fajitasandritas.com ___ seasonal New England flavors. B, L, D. $$ ___ 56 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 57 CHART HOUSE, 6 0 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House prime aged steaks, seafood and classic pub fare with a touch OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including specialties of class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxing dining 3838. Executive chef Joseph Chaves serves seasonal dishes, like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, shrimp fresca, atmosphere with a lively bar offering live piano music on Thu, including fresh seafood delivered directly to the hotel’s dock, macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted prime rib and its Fri & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 4–10 in a dining room offering panoramic views of Boston Harbor. signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties for p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; B Sat & Sun 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. www.marriottlongwharf.com. B, L (Mon–Fri), D, SB. $$ 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, free VP. $$$ www.kennedysmidtown.com. $$ PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., *ELEPHANT & CASTLE, 161 Devonshire St., 617-350-9977. *THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, 2 Center Plaza 617-725-1600. Executive chef Gerry Tice celebrates nostalgic This British pub and restaurant is famous for its fish and (Cambridge Street), 617-742-5577. Hand-crafted in Ireland cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room chips, great beer selection and the warmth of its hospitality. and shipped to Boston, this classic pub features a cozy interior reflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace Also enjoy trivia Tue at 6:30 p.m., live music Fri at 6:30 p.m., with beautiful Celtic motifs and a menu of steaks, seafood, of Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ Sat karaoke, murder mystery dinner theater and comedy. burgers, pasta and traditional Irish fare with 20+ beers on tap, Banquet space available. B Mon–Sat 6:30–11 a.m., Sun 7 including many craft brews. Also enjoy the 100-seat seasonal RADIUS, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-win- a.m.–noon; L & D daily ’til 11 p.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. $$ patio, live music and trivia on Wed. Sat & SB $7.99–$11.99. ning chef/owner Michael Schlow and chef de cuisine Patrick Validated parking after 6 p.m. L, D, C. $$ Connolly churn out impeccably prepared nouveau French fare in FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established an ultra-modern, minimalist setting. Pastry chef P.J.Waters cre- in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439- ates rapturously delectable desserts. The ambiance is powerbro- barbecue cuisine. The restaurant stresses generous portions, 3995. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an ker chic, and the service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly appropriate vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. service. Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat ’til 10 The restaurant’s interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227-2750. p.m., Fri ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitas and leather, creating a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest restaurant, andritas.com. $. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. hearty meal. All menu items come in appetizer and entree serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. Famed for its oys- sizes. D, LS. $$$$ ter bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. Specialties include clam INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856- chowder, swordfish and fresh lobster. L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 7744. Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful MIEL, InterContinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Ave., 617-217- p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP. www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ decor and breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who 5151. This “Brasserie Provencal” is the first upscale restau- desire a cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global rant in Boston that is open 24/7. Meaning “honey” in French, menu created by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $ Miel uses the ingredient in a number of its specialty meals, EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT but also offers a variety of other options, such as its volumi- Project3:Layout*KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 342 Province 3/20/08 St., 617-426-3333. 1:06 PM Pagenous raw1 bar. Diners can enjoy the extensive wine list and HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, featuring country-style décor while overlooking Boston Harbor. $$$ 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood restaurant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$ r
FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE estaurants VotedVoted one one of of America’s America’s Top-Ten Top-Ten Irish Irish Pubs! Pubs! -Tom-Tom Horan Horan *DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Watch for the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy staff as they serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and shrimp, juicy steaks and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers 100-Seat An authentic pub & restaurant, handcrafted and salads. If that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live music PATIO in Ireland and shipped toAmerica... every night with no cover. L, D, C. www.dickslastresort.com. $$. just steps away from The Freedom Trail SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP.
estaurants in historic downtown Boston. r Great burgers and ribs, hearty appetizers FENWAY/KENMORE SQUARE and salads, fresh fish and pasta... delicious Irish food, too! BRAVO, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369- 3474. Chef Jacqueline Kelly brings her creative touch to an eclectic •MONDAY &TUESDAY EVENINGS Live Irish Music and contemporary menu. The restaurant’s bold decor, created by •WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Trivia famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz, meshes with a rotating selection of the MFA’s modern masterpieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 ATURDAY IGHTS Rock/Blues •S N p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ •BRUNCH SATURDAY &SUNDAY $7.99 - $11.99 EASTERN STANDARD, Hotel Commonwealth, 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100. This brasserie in the heart of Kenmore Square resembles an old hotel dining room with its decor, but the restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, from businessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. Its 2CENTER PLAZA •CAMBRIDGE STREET menu caters to both crowds, with offerings ranging from the BOSTON, MA • (617) 742-5577 Good Plate of Offal to veal schnitzel to sandwiches. B, L, D. $$ Free validated parking in the Center Plaza Garage. Enter after 6pm weekdays, anytime on weekends. Maximum 3 hours. Minimum check www.ClassicIrish.com $20.00. $12.00 parking for evening TD Banknorth Garden events. GREAT BAY, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617- ___ 532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow (Radius, ___ 58 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 59 Via Matta) present their unique take on seafood and raw bar con- desserts, cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–mid- RISTORANTE BELLA VISTA, 288 Hanover St., 617-367-4999. cepts. This eclectic space serves delectable fare such as fish tacos night, Fri & Sat ’til 12:30 a.m. NC. $ Located in the heart of the historic North End, this casual yet elegant and the acclaimed baked stuffed lobster. L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$ family-style restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine, from esca- FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. role soup to lobster fra diavolo. Open daily noon–10:30 p.m. $$ Revered by visitors and residents for decades, this historic NORTH END cafe is one of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli RISTORANTE SARACENO, 286 Hanover St., 617-227-5888. with tomatoes and lobster cream sauce and seared veal with Neapolitan cuisine served in an intimate atmosphere com- ANTICO FORNO, 93 Salem St., 617-723-6733. Antico Forno grilled shrimp in Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of plete with charming, beautifully decorated exposed brick (Italian for “old stove”) features brick-oven classics such as the Italian wonders awaiting you in this charming bistro set- walls. Reservations recommended. L noon–3 p.m.; D roasted chicken with garlic and herbs; pizza with artichoke ting. Daily noon–1 a.m. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON 3–10:30 p.m. VP, C. $$ hearts, porcini mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella; and lin- CENTER MAP. guini with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp, sautéed in a STANZA DEI SIGARI, 292 Hanover St., 617-227-0295. This plum tomato sauce and baked in parchment. L Mon–Sat L UCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742- classic cigar parlor in the North End serves fine food, cigars 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 3:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 9200. This North End eatery is still racking up accolades for and liqueurs. Open daily 5 p.m.–1 a.m. $ ’til 10:30 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. $$ its regional Italian cuisine, lively bar and elegant atmosphere. D nightly 5 p.m.–12:15 a.m. C, Valet Parking. $$$. SEE TERRAMIA RISTORANTE, 98 Salem St., 617-523-3112. ASSAGGIO, 25–29 Prince St., 617-227-7380. This wine bar LOCATOR #9 ON CENTER MAP. Since opening in 1993, Terramia has aimed to convince and bistro offers nightly specials from its mesquite-wood grill, North End diners that there was always more to Italian food as well as some of the best traditional Italian cuisine imbued LUCIA RISTORANTE & BAR, 415 Hanover St., 617-367- than red sauce. Specializing in creative interpretations of with an artful, contemporary taste. Complement your dinner 2353. Lucia has been a North End culinary landmark for Italian classics, Terramia offers seasonally based dishes and with one of 110 wines or a unique international beer or micro- nearly 30 years, featuring innovative Italian dishes alongside an extensive wine list in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. D brew. Reservations accepted. L, D, LS daily noon–midnight. $$ traditional favorites in a distinct setting. L 11 a.m.–3 p.m., D Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $$ 3–11 p.m. VP. www.luciaboston.com. $$ CAFFE POMPEI, 280 Hanover St., 617-227-1562. Pompei fea- tures a wide assortment of38730_0 coffees, 160 wines by the glass, MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617- SOUTH BOSTON Italian cordials, pizza, Italian sandwiches, homemade cannoli and 523-5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of ice cream imported from Italy. Open daily 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. The B 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; LS ’til 3:30 a.m. $ His eatery’s specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugu- newly expanded and renovated waterfront restaurant features la, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, amongst chef Rachel Klein’s global, Asian-influenced menu, as well as RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 1-866-PFCHANG (866-732-4264) CAFFE VITTORIA, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This pop- numerous other delights. L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 steakhouse offerings such as the Painted Hills Farm all-natu- PFCHANGS.COM ular European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–9 p.m. $ ral sirloin and the Brandt all-natural filet. B, L, D, SB. $$$
LTK BAR AND KITCHEN, 225 Northern Ave., 617-330-7430. LTK (Legal Test Kitchen) is just that—a test kitchen that ven- tures into uncharted waters and pushes the boundaries of innovation in both its bar and restaurant menus. With A Boston Tradition inspired seasonal cocktails, an award-winning wine list and A National Historic Landmark r multicultural, non-coursed dining options, LTK offers a cut- estaurants ting-edge yet comfortable environment. L, D, LS, C. $$$
SAUCIETY, Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, 425 Summer St., 617-532-4670. As its name implies, this modern American grill is all about the sauce. Sauciety’s dinner menu is weight- ed toward grilled, seared and pan-roasted meat dishes, served with a diverse choice of sauces—from parmesan foam to whiskey-spiked ketchup to amber ale caramelized
estaurants onion and beyond. B, L, D, C. $$$$ America’s r Oldest SOUTH END Restaurant On The B&G OYSTERS, 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This Freedom Trail sophisticated South End raw bar from James Beard Award- In The winning chef Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Faneuil Hall Area Harker features bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dishes like the lobster BLT and the Maine Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP. $$ Fresh New England Lobster HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. And Grilled Meats This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the hus- band and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Long Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$ Union Bar til-Midnight All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking SAGE RESTAURANT AND BAR, 1395 Washington St., 617- Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com ___ 248-8814. Chef Anthony Susi’s acclaimed restaurant is one of ___ 60 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 61
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TORO, 1704 Washington St., 617-536-4400. Chef Ken Oringer’s Spanish restaurant aims for a highly social dining experience. The seating is a series of communal tables and the small, perfect-for-sharing tapas dishes—such as salt cod fritters, rainbow beet salad and salty fried chili peppers— blend a variety of vibrant styles and flavors. D, C. $$$
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setting at Taj Boston, with a menu of LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT, 26 Park Plaza, Park Square Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long classic favorites and innovative offerings Wharf, 617-227-3115; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; other locations. Legal Sea Foods, a Boston at The Café and The Bar. With a prime estaurants tradition for more than 50 years, features more than 40 vari-
r eties of fresh fish and shellfish as well as an award-winning location on Newbury Street overlooking wine list. There’s no doubt why legions of fans have fallen for Legal hook, line and sinker. L & D. $$$ the Public Garden, the spectacular view P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821; Prudential will be the perfect accompaniment. Center, 617-378-9961. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass program as well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. L, D & LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com. $$. SEE LOCATOR #11 ON CENTER MAP.
THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574- Your guide to dining out in the Hub 2752. Located in the heart of the Theatre District, this restaurant features traditional American fare in a comfortable 15 arlington street 1 617.536.5700 atmosphere and is a great location for pre- and post-theater 1 877.482.5267 tajhotels.com/boston dining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking at ___ on-site garage is available. B, L, D. $$ SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 62 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM ON THE MENU
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Gcan’t-miss neighborhood, packed to OAmerican, Irish and gay communities neighborhoods the hilt with restaurants, boutiques, art that mingle within its ample green space— galleries and an emerging theater scene. including Arnold Arboretum and the Jamaica With its brownstone-lined streets, this Pond area—and among main drag Centre diverse area stands alongside Beacon Hill Street’s restaurants, bars and shops. Once a and Back Bay for scenic appeal, adding its NO BUSINESS LIKE country resort for Boston Brahmins, it teems own flair thanks in large part to being SHOE BUSINESS with 19th-century mansions while its cur- home to one of Boston’s larger gay and Fashion plates looking to put some spring rent-day affordability attracts a younger gen- lesbian communities. in their step this summer have found a eration of hipsters, artists and musicians. new destination for superior shoe shop- ATTRACTIONS: ping with the arrival of footwear boutique ATTRACTIONS: neighborhoods • Boston Center for the Arts/Cyclorama Leokadia (667 Tremont St., 617-247- • Jamaica Pond • Arnold Arboretum • SoWa Galleries 7463). Named for proprietress Jessica • Forest Hills Cemetery • Boston Beer Museum Lynn’s shoe-crazy mother, the Tremont GET THERE ON THE T: Street shop specializes in hard-to-find GET THERE ON THE T : Orange Line to Back Bay or Mass. Ave. or Silver Line European brands like Betta Carrano, Green Line (E) to Heath Street; Orange Line to ___to East Berkeley St. through Mass. Ave. Missoni, Emilio Pucci and others. Stony Brook, Green Street and Forest Hills ___ MIDDLE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF; TOP PHOTO BY D EREK KOUYOUMJIAN; BOTTOM 66 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM LEOKADIA PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS PHOTO COURTESY OF A RNOLD A RBORETUM JUNE 16–29, 2008 67 NORTH END what to see OHEN Playground C. C U.S. Coast Copp’s Hill CHA RTER Guard Station Burying N THERINE
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ENDICOTT from the Art of Shaving, Paula Dorf, Darphin, Bliss and SALEM STI LLMA N Paul NORTH MOON more (pictured above). 425 Hanover St., 617-742-5874 Revere S I LEW OLD NORTH CHURCH House THE VELVET FLY RI CHMO ND NORTH This boutique boasts a small hand-selected collection of vintage classics that offset boutique HANOVER favorites such as Level 99, Plastic Island and
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Frank and Lucia Pezzano invite you to a taste of Neapolitan cuisine. 333 Hanover St., North End, Boston 617.227.1777 Serving lunch and dinner daily. www.florentinecafeboston.com
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T is not a neighborhood of Boston. Just north of Central Square, the quieter, IT’S ACADEMIC: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (top) and neighborhoods Although it often gets lumped together with more residential Inman Square boasts ethnic Harvard University (above) both feature distinctive architecture. Beantown, Cambridge stands alone with all food shops, bars and restaurants along with the sustaining qualities of an international acclaimed comedy at ImprovBoston and local There’s something city center. Throughout its diverse squares, and national jazz acts at Ryles Jazz Club. ATTRACTIONS: nearly 100,000 residents share a spirited Kendall Square, home to MIT and many • Harvard Yard • MIT List Visual Arts Center for everyone! range of cultural influences. modern, sleek bio-tech firms and research • MIT Museum • American Repertory Theatre • Greek specialties Central Square sets a swift pace as the labs, also is host to foreign and independ- • MIT Stata Center • CambridgeSide Galleria social center for Cambridge, with its coffee ent films at Kendall Square Cinema and the • Fogg Art Museum • Busch-Reisinger Museum • Breakfast is served all day! shops, burrito joints, down-home music shopping mecca CambridgeSide Galleria, • Sackler Museum • Mount Auburn Cemetery stores, great restaurants and outstanding which houses over 100 stores. • Longfellow House • Harvard Museum of MONDAY THRU SATURDAY neighborhoods music venues such as the Middle East Cafe, The young, artistic crowd influences • Sanders Theatre Natural History 7:30 AM TO 10:00 PM T.T. the Bear’s Place and The Cantab Lounge. the stretch of Cambridge just beyond • Zero Arrow Theatre • Harvard Film Archive SUNDAY 8:00 AM TO 9:00 PM Harvard Square, the grand cultural and Harvard Square. Porter Square is full of geographical nucleus of Cambridge, boasts eclectic second-hand shops and restau- GET THERE ON THE T : 1105 Massachusetts Ave. performing arts theaters, movie theaters, rants, as well as an avant-garde arts scene Red Line to Kendall, Central, Harvard and Porter, Cambridge • 617-495-0055 ___museums, restaurants and retail stores and live music at the Lizard Lounge. Green Line to Lechmere. ___ ABOVE LEFT PHOTO BY B OB PERACHIO 76 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM JUNE 16–29, 2008 77 5questions with… Ken Howard by Josh B. Wardrop eteran actor Ken Howard Vis known for his work on Broadway and television (“The White Shadow,” “Crossing Jordan”). This month, the native New Yorker returns to his frequent stomping grounds here in the Hub as he portrays noted Massachusetts political figure Tip O’Neill in New Repertory Theatre’s new one-man production, According to Tip (refer to listing, page 23).
Q: How did you get involved Q: with According to Tip? What A: The script came to me was it about three years ago, and I about Tip was interested. The project O’Neill that was ready to go but fell apart interested you as at the last moment—as fre- an actor? quently happens in this busi- A: He was practically a folk ness. The door was left open, hero to a lot of people. He though, and here we are—in had great insight as a politi- [Tip[Tip O’Neill] an election year, no less—and cian, tempered with great “ able to get it onstage at last. warmth and that Irish wit— was…a folk which (playwright) Dick Flavin herohero to a lot Q: This isn’t your first go- has captured beautifully. round playing a politician of people. onstage, is it? Q: You’ve spent a lot of ” A: No, it’s not. I played time in this area—as a col- it the closest thing we have to Thomas Jefferson in 1776 on lege student, a performer, a European city. Broadway, and I did a disas- even teaching at Harvard. trous musical in 1976 called What draws you to the Q: Do people still ask you 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. I Boston area so often? about “The White Shadow” played multiple presidents— A: Boston has this great after all these years? with multiple wigs—and it just social mix—it’s a city of door- A: All the time. My favorite went downhill fast (laughs). men and professors. It’s got a thing is when guys of a cer- But I did it in order to work sense of humor I’ve always tain age—I’d say early 40s— with Leonard Bernstein, so it been comfortable with, and a see me in public, and just ___was worth it. charm and history that make greet me with “Hi, Coach!” 78 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM