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panoramamagazine.com now iPhone and Windows® smartphone compatible! contents COVER STORY 14 Wild An animal lover’s guide to the Hub Celebrating Boston DEPARTMENTS 6 around the hub for over 6 NEWS & NOTES 10 DINING 200 years. 12 ON EXHIBIT 13 ON STAGE

18 the hub directory 19 CURRENT EVENTS 25 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 29 SIGHTSEEING 35 EXCURSIONS TRUE BLUE: Azul, a giant blue EXCURSIONS macaw, enjoys a snack inside the 37 MAPS Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical 43 FREEDOM TRAIL Forest. Refer to story, page 14. 45 SHOPPING PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS 51 RESTAURANTS 64 CLUBS & BARS 65 NEIGHBORHOODS

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A Bopping Good Time in Beantown 4HE BEST OF IT ALL hat began as a glorified neighborhood street party has, eight years later, become one of WBoston’s biggest outdoor music festivals, and a key date circled on any jazz lover’s calen- dar. The 2008 Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, hosted by Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, takes place September 26 & 27, offering jazz aficionados two spectacular musical celebrations. On Friday, Berklee Performance Center hosts an all-star drum summit led by legendary Berklee alums Cindy Blackman and Terri Lyne Carrington. That’s followed up by the main event on Saturday, the free daylong Jazz Festival, taking place from noon–6 p.m. on three stages spread across six blocks of Columbus and Massachusetts avenues. The concert features acts like Kurt Elling, Walter Beasley, Cyrus Chestnut and dozens more, as well as craft and food vendors and, for the younger crowd, the Target Family Park boasts activities for kids like face "EGIN YOUR "OSTON EXPERIENCE AT .EW %NGLANDS painting, temporary tattoos, rides and an instrument petting zoo. Refer to listing, page 20. NUMBER ONE SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATION 3TOP BY THE #USTOMER 3ERVICE $ESK TO RECEIVE YOUR LET THERE BE LIGHT &2%% 3HOPPING 0ASS GOOD FOR DISCOUNTS AT OVER Taking its cues from the similarly named bi-annual German festival, IlluminaleBoston, taking  SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS INCLUDING A FREE CUP OF place October 1–5, is set to show off Boston’s magnificent architecture in a new and beautiful AWARD WINNING .EW %NGLAND CLAM CHOWDER AND way. Each night, prominent Boston buildings and structures—including South Station, the DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TO "OSTONS ONLY SKY HIGH Custom House Tower, the Flour and Grain Exchange and the Congress Street, Evelyn Moakley and Summer Street bridges—are adorned with creative and energy-efficient light displays OBSERVATION DECK reminiscent of what many European cities do at night. From 5 p.m.–midnight, city-dwellers DESTINATION EXTRAORDINARY cont. on page 8 >> "ACK"AY\3(/0025\WWWPRUDENTIALCENTERCOM news & notes 6 • dining 10 • on exhibit 12 • on stage 13 ___ 3AKS &IFTH !VENUE \ 3KYWALK \ 0 & #HANGS #HINA "ISTRO \ "OSTON $UCK 4OURS \ ,EGAL 3EA &OODS 6 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES New England Aquarium Whale Watch calendar of events TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Witness the conflict between a dystopian future’s thinkers and workers in a screen- ing of German director Fritz Lang’s classic 1927 film Metropolis at the Harvard Film Archive. Refer to listing, page 20.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 & << cont. from page 6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 can stroll the streets of the Joey, Jon, Donnie (pictured l–r), Jordan Financial and Seaport and Danny are returning to the block, hop- Districts and enjoy Boston’s ing they’ve still got “The Right Stuff.” It’s fantastic skyline in a bold the pop reunion of the year when Boston- and vibrant way they never bred New Kids on the Block return to the have before. For more TD Banknorth Garden to delight all their information, visit grown up fans. Refer to listing, page 22. www.illuminaleboston.com. / O FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26– SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 GREETING THE

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ON time this season at . Refer to a heavy burden for taxpayers TO OST HO listing, page 23. and commuters for more B P than a decade, but now the TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 fruits of its labor are being It’s an evening of sexy Latin song as heart- realized as the city of Boston throb Enrique Iglesias performs at the formally celebrates the open- at . Refer ing of the Rose Kennedy to listing, page 20. Greenway (pictured above) on October 4. This newly FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 & created ribbon of urban SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 parkland stretching from Love “The Late Late Show”’s Craig Chinatown to the North End Ferguson, but have trouble staying up late plays host to a celebration enough to watch him? Come see the that includes live music, free By Land, Sea, or 3D... Scottish comedian perform his hilarious dance lessons, tons of food stand-up live at the Wilbur Theatre. Refer and cultural presentations to listing, page 19. beginning at 8:30 a.m. and Explore the world of water. stretching into the evening. OER

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Everything Old is New Again hose looking for a real taste of his- MARLIAVE 10 Bosworth St. Ttoric Boston can eschew the tours 617-422-0004 and trails for one night and enjoy a deli- cious meal at landmark restaurant Marliave. The eatery, established in the 1870s, was recently reopened by new chef/owner Scott Herritt after a two-year layoff. The new and improved Marliave boasts tin ceilings and walls, a vintage marble bar, an oyster bar and mosaic flooring. The cuisine retains its original French/New England inspiration, with upscale dishes like escargot and PRIX-FIXE THEATRE MENU rabbit available upstairs, and more casual creations like Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Yankee pot roast, shrimp scampi and sandwiches served in & Wine Bar the downstairs dining room. Whichever you choose, Marliave 217 Stuart St. 617-292-0808 is a perfect place to savor Boston’s past. —Josh B. Wardrop Eating dinner before a night of theater is just good manners—do BACK BAY you want your growling stomach BRUNCHING to drown out the big opening musical number? Luckily, BOUCHÉE Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & 159 Newbury St. • 617-450-4343 Wine Bar in the heart of Boston’s CAFETERIA BOSTON Theatre District lets theatergoers 279A Newbury St. • 617-536-2233 indulge in a decadent three- They say you shouldn’t go course dinner for a fixed price of shopping on an empty stom- $39.95. The curtain rises with ach. Now you don’t have to appetizers like French onion soup as two of Newbury Street’s or mozzarella and tomato salad, best eateries have launched and is followed by a choice of filet new weekend brunches. Urban brasserie Bouchee serves an mignon, pork rib chop or other eclectic mix of breakfast standards with a Parisian twist every delights. Creamy and sweet Saturday and Sunday, including signature selections like the blueberry cheesecake offers an quiche du jour and breakfast flatbread topped with eggs, inspired finale, and with the deal ham, Gruyere, caramelized onions and herbs. Meanwhile, going seven days a week from Cafeteria Boston’s new Sunday brunch menu is packed with 4–6 p.m., you’ll always have favorites like buttermilk waffles and unique crepes like the plenty of time to get to your seats caramelized strawberry and black pepper. Getting up early on before the show starts. the___ weekend just got a lot more delicious. —Natalie Moravek —Brittaney Kiefer 10 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM TOP AND BOT TOM LEFT PHOTOS BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS aroundthehub:ON EXHIBIT by Scott Roberto aroundthehub:ON STAGE by Josh B. Wardrop Moving Art Arts She’s Every Get Your

RE-VIEW Calendar Woman Kicks Arthur M. Sackler Museum Ongoing (and Man) A CHORUS LINE The Opera House n the midst of a major Through October 5 Iexpansion and renovation not expected to be com- he legendary tale of pleted until 2010, the Ta collection of Harvard Art Museum has singing and dancing hit upon a brilliant plan to hopefuls looking for house some of its homeless their big break on the art while its new facility is SEPTEMBER 23 Great White Way, A transformed by famed Museum of Fine Arts Chorus Line has cap- architect Renzo Piano. The The MFA debuts the exhibit Karsh tured the hearts and Sackler Museum—usually 100: A Biography in Images, a imaginations of musical theater lovers for more than three home to ’s Asian and Islamic collec- show celebrating the 100th birth- decades. This month, Michael Bennett’s Pulitzer Prize- and tions—now offers a whirlwind tour of thousands of years day of famed photographer Yousuf Tony Award-winning musical high-kicks its way into the of art history from both East and West, as a condensed Karsh (1908–2002), who captured Opera House for a limited engagement, directed by its origi- version of the famed school’s art treasure trove has been some of the 20th century’s most nal co-choreographer, Brockton, Mass. native Bob Avian. A moved and re-configured to fit the smaller space, creating famous faces on film, including Broadway box office record-breaker several times over, A interesting and thought-provoking juxtapositions as previ- Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein Chorus Line remains the longest-running American musical ously separated objects are united for the first time. and Audrey Hepburn. Refer to LET ME DOWN EASY in Broadway history, and Boston audiences are sure to love listing, page 26. American Repertory Theatre this American classic about the struggles of making it in Through October 11 showbiz as much as their New York brethren ever did. PORTRAIT SEPTEMBER 26 Whenever writer/performer Anna Refer to listing, page 24. OF THE Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Deavere Smith takes the stage, she PRESIDENT AS It’s your last chance to catch knows she can’t suffer an off night A YOUNG MAN Luisa Rabbia: Travels with and hope the slack will be picked WELCOME Isabella, Travel Scrapbooks up by her co-stars—primarily FALL THE MAKING OF A PRESIDENT WITH John F. Kennedy Presidential 1883/2008, a unique and surreal because she has none. The pre- Library & Museum video montage created by the eminent socio-political playwright of FOLLIES Through Summer 2009 museum’s former artist-in- her era, Smith has earned acclaim FOLLIES How is a residence from Mrs. Gardner’s for her series of one-woman shows Lyric Stage Company President created? Unlike with own collection of photos gathered including her latest, Let Me Down Through October 11 the process involved in mak- on a trip to China in 1883. Refer Easy. In keeping with her documen- Trips down Memory ing hot dogs and sausages, to listing, page 25. tary theatre style, Smith’s newest Lane can be danger- most people want to know— show sees the thespian channeling ous journeys wrought with emotional peril—a lesson learned especially with a historic elec- SEPTEMBER 27 a dramatic range of real-life charac- all too well by the retired stage performers who populate tion nearly upon us. Leave it to the John F. Kennedy Great Glass Pumpkin Patch ters—from Rwandan genocide Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed masterpiece, Follies, which Presidential Library & Museum—an institution dedicated to Halloween comes early as the survivors and Hurricane Katrina vic- kicks off Lyric Stage Company’s 2008–09 season. The show, the life of the late Commander-in-Chief and native son—to tell Massachusetts Institute of tims to doctors, patients, physicists, which boasts such classic songs by the legendary composer us with its timely new exhibit. Not only does it highlight JFK’s Technology’s Glass Lab in athletes, journalists and religious as “I’m Still Here,” “Broadway Baby” and “Losing My Mind,” is early career in the military and in Congress, but it also gives a Cambridge hosts its annual sale leaders—in an exploration of those the tale of a collection of showbiz veterans gathered together glimpse into his upbringing as an ambassador’s son, his edu- of 1,000 hand-blown gourds at seemingly most elusive human to bid farewell to the grand old theatre where they spent their cation at Harvard University and his writings as a journalist the Kresge Oval near the scenic qualities in this day and age: glory days. Old sparks reignite and secrets are revealed as and author. No matter who you plan to vote for this fall, be Charles River (pictured above). compassion, generosity and grace. these show folk find themselves in a spotlight much harsher ___sure to see this show before its term expires. Refer to listing, page 23. Refer to listing, page 24. than the one from their youth. Refer to listing, page 24. ___ TOP LEFT PHOTO BY T.CHARLES ERICKSON; TOP RIGHT PHOTO 12 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM TOP LEFT:MAX B ECKMANN, S ELF P ORTRAIT IN TUXEDO, 1927 BY PAUL KOLNIK; BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO BY MARK HOWARD SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 13 CATCHING SOME RAYS: Evan of Stow, Mass. feels the smooth, soft skin of a cownose ray at the New England Aquarium’s new Sharks & Rays exhibit.

by Josh B. Wardrop An animal lover’s guide to the Hub have to be Smoky and Bubba, a pair of ado- through lescent black bears who arrived from the gates; HEN YOU SEE A SQUIRREL RUN THROUGH YOUR YARD, CAN YOU Tennessee this spring. and a new rattle off its kingdom, subkingdom, phylum and subphylum? Do you know exhibit, a SOMETHING FISHY shark and W Jeff Corwin’s favorite food and Cesar Millan’s astrological sign? When you When it comes to animal kingdom adora- ray touch meet a new person, is your instinct not to shake their hand, but sniff it? If tion, fish and aquatic mammals are tank which any of these (or, heaven help you, all of them) apply, then you’re officially an animal lover. people, too (well, not opened this And if you are, then you’ll feel right at home in Boston, a bustling metropolis that nonethe- really, but you get summer, giv- the idea). That’s ing people the less offers plenty of opportunities to see live animals of all denominations. Whether you why a trip to ability to want to come face to face with a gorilla or giraffe, or just find the perfect place where your dog can mingle with other pooches, Boston is a veritable urban jungle.

IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT THE ZOO Outback Trail, the ostriches and wildebeest actually reach Lovers of all things furry and feathered of the Serengeti Crossing and the amazing the New out and make contact with will want to start their exploration of Wild Bird’s World aviary, and you’ve got a fami- England small sharks and a variety of Boston at the Franklin Park ly-friendly spot that gets you up close to Aquarium sleek and graceful rays. Zoo (refer to listing, page 33). some of the most amazing animals this (refer to listing, page 33) is a must for any- Established in 1912, the zoo is located in planet has to offer. one who delights in discovering the ANIMALS ON EXHIBIT the heart of picturesque Franklin Park— The Franklin Park Zoo’s sister institu- denizens of the deep blue sea. A premiere Museums, for all their wondrous part of the Emerald Necklace park system tion, the Stone Zoo (refer to listing, visitor attraction since 1969, the Aquarium artifacts and historical treas- designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. This page 34) in nearby suburban Stoneham, is boasts a vast collection of aquatic birds, ures, aren’t always considered 72-acre site in the heart of the city is home a smaller 26-acre zoo that boasts an entire- mammals, crustaceans and fish—many of the most lively places. But if you to all variety of exotic animals, including ly different set of wondrous wildlife. which live in the Aquarium’s central exhib- think the only examples of tigers, zebras, Masai giraffes and the king Visitors can check out reindeer, meerkats, it, the four-story-tall, 200,000 gallon Giant animal life you can find in a of the jungle himself, Christopher,an otters, Mexican gray wolves, flamingos and Ocean Tank, which is home to sharks, sea museum are million-year-old African lion. One of the zoo’s prime attrac- impressive big cats like cougars, snow turtles, moray eels, barracuda and more. fossilized animal skeletons tions is its Tropical Forest, home to its col- leopards and jaguars—including the The Aquarium also boasts a collection of 75 or stuffed wooly lection of western lowland gorillas and newest member of the family, a female African, rockhopper and blue penguins; a mammoth repli- their recently renovated, state-of-the-art jaguar cub born on May 31. Stone Zoo’s collection of adorable Atlantic harbor seals, cas, you’re wrong. habitat. Add in the kangaroos and emus of highest-profile arrivals of 2008, though, who greet visitors before they come Several Boston-

PHOTO BY J ONATHAN D AISY Language of Color exhibit, for example, MAN’S BEST FRIEND boasts a vibrant collection of live dart frogs to For some people, however, the most exotic demonstrate nature’s vivid palette, and the animal they’re interested in is their permanent Arthropods: Creatures that Rule Portuguese water dog, English toy terrier or exhibit features live examples of this classifi- Labradoodle. Those folks are in luck, too, as cation—which includes everything from tiny Boston is one of the most dog-friendly cities insects to mammoth crustaceans—that make in the nation, chockfull of businesses and up about 80% of all animal species. stores that exist for no other reason than to Throngs of visitors head south of Boston help you pamper your pooch. to Plimoth Plantation (refer to Over in the chi-chi neighborhood of listing, page 35 ) every year to learn about the Beacon Hill, entrepreneur Heidi Barraza’s Pilgrims and their settlement in America. Four Preppy Paws (103 Charles However, animal enthusiasts also have some- St., 617-723-0112) is a full-on dog boutique, thing there to pique their interests: the selling upscale collars, leashes and outfits for Plantation’s Nye Barn, which helps conserve dogs—many of which come with matching GO APE: Learn about endan- area museums offer and breed rare heritage livestock. Animals accessories for their human companions. gered species, like the western opportunities to see an like Tamworth swine, Dorking fowl and Other one-stop shopping venues for stylish lowland gorilla, by viewing them in person at the Franklin Park Zoo. array of decidedly un- Arapawa Island goats have critically low mutts include Cause to Paws (136A fencing and doggie BOSTON (FOR) TERRIERS: stuffed, live and kick- breeding populations worldwide, making Beacon St., Coolidge Corner, Brookline, 617- waste bags, and the Filled with shops and parks cater- ing animals in the Plimoth Plantation one of the few spots to 738-7292), a specialty shop that offers every- Peters Park ing to canines, the South End is one of the most dog-friendly flesh (or feathers, or scales). see these breeds that date back, in some thing from organic pet toys to Bowser Beer (a Dog Run (1227 neighborhoods in the city. The Museum of Science cases, thousands of years. non-alcoholic, low-calorie “beer” for dogs), and Washington St., (refer to listing, page 26) is home to close to Espeso (1180 Washington St., Suite 101, between East Berkeley 120 animals representing more than 50 WALK ON THE WILD SIDE 617-670-1200), a luxury boutique that sells and Waltham streets), a popular dog park species—ranging from amphibians like poi- For some nature lovers, the thrill of getting up high-end dog spa products for the discerning open from 6 a.m.–10 p.m. son dart frogs and toads, to reptiles like boa close to animals and birds is greatly enhanced muttrosexual. And if you’re of the mind that Most visitors to the South End grab a constrictors and alligators, to small mam- by seeing them in their natural habitats. the best way to spoil your dog is with food, meal while they’re there—unsurprisingly, as mals like ferrets, meerkats, woodchucks and Boston may be an urban wonderland, but that you’ll want to head straight to Polka the neighborhood is known for its large and even tamarin monkeys—who reside in the doesn’t mean that the city doesn’t have some Dog Bakery (256 Shawmut Ave., 617- diverse array of quality eateries. Don’t think Live Animal Center on the lower level of the picturesque wildlife sanctuaries nearby. 338-5155), a purveyor of homemade, dog- that means you have to ditch your dog, museum’s Red Wing. The museum hosts live The Boston Nature Center friendly takes on human food (like Treatza though—the South End is full of restaurants animal presentations several times a day, and Wildlife Sanctuary (500 Pizza and Tuna Yelper), as well as a creative where having four legs is not an impediment educating visitors about different animals Walk Hill St., Matapan, 617-983-8500) is locat- assortment of dog biscuits and after-dinner to getting served. At Tremont 647 and how they survive and thrive in different ed on the grounds of the former Boston State mints (because who wants dog breath?). (647 Tremont St., 617-266-4600), “Doggie Days environments. In addition, the museum Hospital, and offers two miles of wheelchair- Boston and Cambridge are great walking on the Patio” take place each Saturday from boasts a Butterfly Garden conservatory, accessible trails that cross meadows and wet- cities in general—just throw a leash on Fido 2–5 p.m., where dogs are welcome to dine overlooking the Charles River. Guests can lands teeming with wildlife such as coyotes, and get out there. However, there are times alongside their owners and even order from a admire the varied beauty of these winged pheasants and various migratory birds. And when you want to let your canine companion special menu of doggie dishes. Other area wonders, and maybe even witness a new in nearby Milton, the 7,000-acre Blue Hills off the leash and let him socialize with other restaurants that allow dogs to dine on the butterfly emerging from its cocoon. Reservation is home to the Blue Hills dogs, and the area has a number of great dog patios include Toro (1704 Washington St., There are certainly plenty of the afore- Trailside Museum (1904 Canton parks for just those occasions. In Cambridge, 617-536-4400), Stella (1525 Washington mentioned fossils at the Harvard Ave., Milton, 617-333-0690), which features try the Pacific Street Dog Park St., 617-247-7747), B&G Oysters Museum of Natural History indoor and outdoor exhibits detailing wildlife (Brookline and Tudor streets), a fully-fenced (550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550), all in the (refer to listing, page 27 ), but this institution that can be seen from the reservation’s 150 dog run with a vestibule gate for safety. South End, as well as The Kinsale specifically geared toward exploring the mys- miles of walking and biking trails—including Boston’s South End, meanwhile, is a poochy (refer to listing, page 58 ) near Government teries of the animal, vegetable and mineral wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks, foxes and paradise, boasting Carlton Court Center and Grendel’s Den (89 worlds also features some fascinating living snowy owls. For more information on either Dog Park (Carlton and Holyoke streets), Winthrop St., Harvard Square, 617-491-1160) ___animals as part of its special exhibits. The new sanctuary, visit www.massaudubon.org. a small community park equipped with full in Cambridge. ___

16 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM ABOVE PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS ABOVE PHOTO BY D EREK KOUYOUMJIAN SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 17 CURRENT EVENTS CLASSICAL

BOSTON CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA, Faneuil Hall, 617-423- thehubdirectory 3883. Sep 27 at 8 p.m., Sep 28 a t 3 p.m. Tickets: $32–57. The popular classical ensemble collaborates with renowned pianist Benjamin Pasternak in a performance of works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Schubert. curr BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 617-266-1200. Tickets: $29–114, OLD MEETS NEW: Two icons unless otherwise noted. Renowned throughout the world of Boston—the John Hancock for its distinctive sound, impressive range and virtuosity, n e ent Tower and Trinity Church—stand the Boston Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 128th year side-by-side in Copley Square. with a season that brings fresh perspectives to a well- Refer to listing, page 30. known repertoire while offering insights into the future of classical music. Sep 24 at 6:30 p.m.—The BSO, joined by soprano Maija Kovalevska, kicks off its 2008–2009 sea- son with a program of works by Glinka, Tchaikovsky and v OUR GUIDE TO WHAT Mussorgsky, tickets: $75–2,500; Sep 26 & 27 at 8 ents p.m.—The BSO and The Tanglewood Festival Chorus per- form Brahms’ A German Requiem; Oct 2 & 4 at 8 p.m., TO DO, SEE, BUY AND Oct 3 at 1:30 p.m.—The BSO, joined by guest conductor Andre Previn and violinist Gil Shaham, performs works by Beethoven and Stravinsky, as well as the world premiere EATEAT IN BOSTON of Previn’s Owls. CHAMELEON ARTS ENSEMBLE, Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon PHOTO BY M IRO V INTONIV St., 617-427-8200. Oct 4 at 8 p.m., Oct 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets: BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Guest index $18–38. The chamber ensemble presents Transcendant conductor Andre Previn (pictured) leads the Music I Have Heard, a concert featuring works by Debussy, renowned ensemble at Symphony Hall October CURRENT EVENTS 19 Brahms and Penderecki. 2–4. Refer to listing, left. HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY, Symphony Hall, 301 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 25 Massachusetts Ave., 617-266-3605. Oct 3 at 8 p.m., Oct 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15–70. The Handel and Haydn Society $35. The Scottish comedian and host of CBS’s “The Late invites music lovers to “Celebrate Handel” with a perform- Late Show” brings his stand-up act to the Wilbur Theatre for SIGHTSEEING 29 ance of the composer’s Coronation Anthems, Arrival of the two hilarious nights. Queen of Sheba and other selections. DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, 124 Boylston St., 800-401- EXCURSIONS 35 LEON FLEISHER, Celebrity Series of Boston, Jordan Hall, New 2221. Shows Tue–Thu at 8:30 p.m., Fri–Sun Open Mic at 9 p.m. England Conservatory, 30 Gainsborough St., 617-482-2595. Oct Tickets: $12–15. Located in the downstairs portion of 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45–350. The acclaimed pianist celebrates Remington’s bar and restaurant. Sep 22—Kevin Knox; Sep MAPS 37 his 80th birthday by performing with a collection of former stu- 23—Jim Lauletta’s Comedy Showcase; Sep 24—Wacky dents, including Yefim Bronfman, Jonathan Biss and Katherine Wednesdays with Bob Gautreau; Sep 25—Greg Howell and Jacobson Fleisher. guests; Sep 26 & 27—Mike Donovan; Sep 28—Greg Howell FREEDOM TRAIL 43 hosts Open Mic Night. COMEDY IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Tickets: SHOPPING 45 $15–20, dinner packages available. Visit www.improvasylum.com THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 for complete show schedules. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661- showtime. Some of Boston’s top improvisational comics perform RESTAURANTS 51 6507. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; shows begin at 8 p.m. Call uproarious and creative shows at their theater in the heart of for complete schedule. Cover: $8–10. A place where fresh Boston’s North End. Sep 25 at 8 p.m., Sep 26 & 27 at 8 and 10 talent is discovered and headliners experiment. Sep 23 & p.m.—Main Stage Show. CLUBS & BARS 64 30—Mystery Lounge; Sep 24—Shane Mauss, Janet Cormier, Joe Wong and others; Sep 25—Shane Mauss, Rick IMPROVBOSTON, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, Cambridge, Canavan, Raj Sivaraman and others; Sep 26 & Oct 3—Reid 617-576-1253. Cover: $7–16. This comedy troupe features NEIGHBORHOODS 65 & Renata with special guests; Sep 27—Brian Joyce, NEZ sketch comedy, games, original music and audience participa- and others; Sep 28—Taylor Connelly, James Duffy, Mike tion. Sep 24 & Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—The Hump; Sep 25 & Oct 2 Howinton and others; Oct 1—Sandy Asai, Alvin David, Ahmed at 8 p.m.—Bastards, Inc.; at 10 p.m.—The Great and Secret Bharoocha and others; Oct 2—Corey Manning, Michele Comedy Show; Sep 26 & Oct 3 at 7:30 p.m.—SketchHaus; at Mortensen, Shaun Bedgood and others; Oct 4—Jessica 8 p.m.—Crime Solving Bear; at 9:30 p.m.—Harold Night; at Baade, Dan Crohn, Joe Picirrillo and others; Oct 5—Leah 10 p.m.—Theatresports; at 11:30 p.m.—Night Cap; Sep 27 & Dubie, Jen Myszkowski and others. Oct 4 at 6 p.m.—IB Family Show; at 7 p.m.—The Mosaic; at 8 and 10 p.m.—Mainstage; at 11:30 p.m.—Night Cap; Sep CRAIG FERGUSON, Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., 617- 28 & Oct 5 at 7 p.m.—Sgt. Culpepper’s Comedy Jam; Oct 1 ___ 248-9700. Oct 3 at 7 p.m., Oct 4 at 7 and 9:45 p.m. Tickets: at 10 p.m.—Naked Comedy Showcase. ___ 18 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 19 NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 1 00 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. ule. Tickets: $6–9. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film Program has special guests including Patrice Rushen and Geri Allen, tickets: Fri & Sat at 8:30 p.m. Cover: $20. Nick’s is the city’s longest- grown to become one of the nation’s finest exhibitors of con- $30 & 40; Sep 27 from noon–6 p.m., outdoors on Columbus running comedy club. Sep 26 & 27—Larry Miles. temporary international cinema, restored classics and pre- Avenue—The BeanTown Jazz Festival, featuring three stages of mieres of American independent films. Now showing: Sep 26 performers, including Kurt Elling, Walter Beasley, Ralph Peterson RHYS DARBY, Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., 617-248- at 3 p.m., Oct 3 at 2:30 p.m.—The Gates; Sep 26 at 5 p.m., and many others, free. 9700. Sep 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. Uproarious New Sep 27 at 10:30 a.m.—Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Zealander Rhys Darby—best-known on these shores as Little Women; Sep 26 at 6:45 p.m., Sep 27 at 7:30 p.m., Oct 1 BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 136 Massachusetts Ave.,

Murray from HBO’s hit comedy “”— at 6:45 p.m., Oct 3 at 4:30 p.m., Oct 4 at noon—The Exiles; 617-747-2261. Sep 24 at 8 p.m.— Old Crow Medicine Show, tick- curr comes to Boston for one show at the Wilbur Theatre. Sep 26 a t 8:15 p.m.—Twisted: A Balloonamentary; Sep 27 at ets: $29.50; Oct 4 at 8 p.m.— The Fab Faux, tickets: $40–100. 12:30 p.m.—Uncle Vayna; Oct 1 at 8:15 p.m.—The Universe of Keith Haring; Oct 3 at 6:15 p.m., Oct 4 at 10:30 p.m.—A C LUB PASSIM, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679.

ents CONVENTIONS AND EXPOS Man Named Pearl; Oct 3 a t 8 p.m.—Traveling with Pets. Call for full schedule. T his intimate Harvard Square coffee- house was a starting place for folk icons like Joan Baez and e ent v SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER, 200 Seaport Blvd., 877- SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central . Sep 26 at 8 p.m.—Anne Heaton, tickets: $16; 732-7678. Oct 2 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Oct 3 & 4 ’til 8 p.m., Wharf, 617-973-5200. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—Tom Bianchi and Freebo, tickets: $15; Oct Oct 5 ’til 5 p.m.—Boston International In-Water Boat Show, Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete 2 at 8 p.m.—Brooks Williams with Dan Gonzalez, tickets: tickets: $12, children (under 12) free. schedule. Tickets: $9.95; seniors & children (3–11) $7.95. The $15; Oct 4 & 5 at 8 p.m.—Patty Larkin, tickets: $50. Simons is the first large-format theater in Boston to have 3D v ent e viewing capability. Now showing: Sharks 3D; Deep Sea 3D; HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743. ents DANCE Grand Canyon 3D; Dolphins and Whales 3D; U2 3D. Shows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club offers live music daily and is renowned for showcasing local AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW LIVE, Citi Arts Performing classic rock and rhythm ’n’ cover bands. Sep 24—The curr Center, Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., 866-348-9738. Sep 25 KIDS CORNER Breakfast, tickets: $10; Sep 26—Craig DeMelo, tickets: $5; at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $42.50–57.50. The popular MTV dance Sep 28—Street Dogs with The Unseen and The Men, tickets: competition hits the road, featuring five of the hottest dance BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress $17; Oct 3—Everlast with The Lordz, tickets: $25. crews from the first two seasons of the show, including St., 617-426-6500. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily organized JabbaWockeeZ and BrakeSk8. activities in the Art Studio and Play Space such as music and THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, movement, finger puppet making and kitchen science. Daily at 617-864-EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., shows start at 9 p.m. 10 a.m.—Playspace: Messy Activity; Daily at 11 a.m.—Art unless otherwise noted. Call for complete schedule. Whether FILM Studio: Be Creative, Be Green; Daily—Japanese House: Write a Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this club showcases Haiku about the Autumn Moon; Sep 27 at 11 a.m.—Green Fair; the best in alternative/indie rock bands. Sep 25—My Life THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876- Sep 28 at 11 a.m.—Playspace: Sunday Stories. with the Thrill Kill Kult with Provocateur, tickets: $17; Sep 6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: 28—Pete Francis with Barefoot Truth and Josh Dion Band, $9.50; students & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6.50. BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, 617- tickets: $15; Oct 1—Pendulum, tickets: $14.50; Oct 5— Classic, cutting-edge and world cinema with double features 536-5400. Refer to listing in Sightseeing. The first publicly supported Buckethead with That 1 Guy, tickets: $20. almost every day. Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—Rolling Thunder; at 10 municipal library in the world hosts many activities and special pro- p.m.—Wild Pussycat; Oct 2 at 8 and 10 p.m.—Truck Turner; grams for children, including live performances, storytelling, interac- ORPHEUM THEATRE, 1 Hamilton Place, 617-931-2000. Oct 4 at 3:45 and 5:30 p.m.—Little Fugitive; Oct 5 at 3 tive computer activities and films. Special events: Sep 24 at 3:30 The Orpheum opened in 1852 and was the sight of the first p.m.—Buena Vista Social Club. p.m.—Poetry discussion with Sam Cornish, Boston’s Poet Laureate; Boston Symphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Sep 26 at 2:30 p.m.—Films for Teens: Pirates of the Caribbean; Booker T. Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sep 25 at COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE , 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, Sep 27 at 2 p.m.—Photo Editing, Scrapbooking for Teens. 7:30 p.m.—Citizen Cope, tickets: $25–35; Sep 26 at 7:30 617-734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. p.m.—Ben Folds, tickets: $35; Sep 27 at 7:30 p.m.—Built to Tickets: $9.75; members, seniors & children (Mon–Thu) $6.75 PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, Spill with Dinosaur Jr. and Meat Puppets, tickets: $25 & 28; and (Fri–Sun) $7.75. This independent movie house screens 617-731-6400. Tickets: $10. The first puppetry center in New Oct 1 at 7:30 p.m.—Common with N*E*R*D, tickets: $35 & recent indie films, as well as the classics. Now showing: Burn England presents the magical world of puppet theater, enlight- 39.50; Oct 3 at 7:30 p.m.—The Fratellis with Airborne Toxic After Reading; Towelhead; beginning Sep 26—Choke. Special ening audiences of all ages. Sep 24 & 25 at 10:30 a.m.—Sir Event and Electric Touch, tickets: $25; Oct 4 at 8 p.m.— event: Sep 28 at 12:30 p.m.—There Will Be Blood (subtitled George and the Dragon; Sep 27 & 28 at 1 and 3 p.m.— Cesaria Evora and Madeleine Peyroux, tickets: $40–85. for the deaf and hard of hearing). Rumpelstiltskin; Oct 1 & 2 at 10:30 a.m.—Funny Bone Tales; Oct 4 & 5 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Eeyore’s Birthday. PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual 8800. An intimate setting with a big sound, Paradise is one of Arts, 24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-495-4700. Call for show- Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows 18+ unless otherwise times, complete schedule and ticket prices. With more than LIVE MUSIC noted. Sep 23 at 8 p.m.—Cut Copy and the Presets, tickets: 300 films shown per year, HFA is one of the most active art $25; Sep 24 at 8 p.m.—Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip, tickets: cinemas in New England. Sep 23 at 7 p.m.—Metropolis; Sep AGGANIS ARENA, Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., $12; Sep 25 at 9 p.m.—Sonya Kitchell, featuring The Slip, tick- 24 & 30 at 7 p.m.—Silent Short Films; Sep 26 at 7 p.m.— 617-931-2000. This venue on the BU campus is a state-of-the- ets: $15; Sep 26 at 9 p.m.—The Brew, tickets: $12; Sep 27 at 9 A Concerto; Sep 27 at 7 p.m.—Queer Sonbert; Sep 29 at art, multipurpose entertainment center with more than 7,200 p.m.—Lotus, tickets: $20; Sep 28 & 29 at 8 p.m.—Ratatat, tick- 7 p.m.—Ballast; Oct 1 at 7 p.m.—Sunrise. seats for concerts, sporting events and family shows. Sep 30 at ets: $20; Sep 30 at 8 p.m.—Robert Pollard’s Boston Spaceships, 8 p.m.—Enrique Iglesias with Aventura, tickets: $47.50–97.50; tickets: $17.50; Oct 1 at 8 p.m.—Chromeo, tickets: $17; Oct 2 MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or Oct 3 at 7:30 p.m.—Death Cab for Cutie, tickets: $33.50. at 9 p.m.—Black Kids, tickets: $17; Oct 3 at 9 p.m.—Assembly 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: of Dust, tickets: $16.50; Oct 4 at 9 p.m.—Mason Jennings, tick- $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) $7. Discounted admission for BERKLEE BEANTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL, www.beantownjazz.org, ets: $20; Oct 5 at 8 p.m.—Pinback, tickets: $18. showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larger-than-life 617-747-2261. Boston’s biggest free, open-air jazz festival unites images on a five-story high domed screen. Now showing: Grand world-class national and local jazz artists for a weekend of con- REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Canyon Adventure: River at Risk; Wild Ocean; Sea Monsters. certs, anchored by a daylong festival featuring live music, vendors Cambridge, 617-661-5099. Sep 24 & 25 at 7:30 and 10 and children’s entertainment. Sep 26 at 7:30 p.m., at Berklee p.m.—Saxophone Summit, featuring Joe Lovano, Dave MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave.—All-star drum Liebman and Ravi Coltrane, tickets: $28; Sep 26 at 7:30 and ___Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete sched- summit, featuring Cindy Blackman and Terri Lyne Carrington with 10 p.m.—Mango Blue, tickets: $14; Sep 27 at 7:30 p.m.— ___ 20 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 21 Gregorio Uribe Big Band, t ickets: $10; Sep 30 at 7:30 p.m.— Celtics and Bruins home games, but is the premier indoor con- Sugarland, with additional activities including rides, shopping, Aardvark Jazz Orchestra with Matt Savage, tickets: $16; Oct cert arena for the city of Boston. Sep 26 & 28 at 8 p.m.—New livestock and agricultural exhibits, crafts and cuisine from 2 at 7:30 p.m.—Carmen Consoli, tickets: $20; Oct 3 & 4 at Kids on the Block, tickets: $35–75; Oct 1 at 7:30 p.m.—Janet around the region. 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Dee Dee Bridgewater, tickets: $30. Jackson with LL Cool J, t ickets: $47.25–250. BOSTON GREENFEST 2008, City Hall Plaza, www.bostongreen- SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536- fest.org. Sep 26 & 27 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free and open to India Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 1775. Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you the public. An entertaining and educational festival geared at

and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and 9 p.m. swing to live jazz and classics from the Great American helping us all better understand how we can prrotect our plan- Pavilion curr unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include dinner and Songbook. Sep 22 & 29 at 8 p.m.— Marty Ballou Trio; Sep et, the Boston Greenfest features movies, music, art exhibits, Superb Indian Cuisine show. Sep 23—Dane Vannatter, tickets: $18, $63 with dinner; 23–25 at 8:30 p.m.—Bob Nieske Trio; Sep 26 & 27 at 9 virtual interactive experiences and a chance to visit hundreds of Sep 24— Christian Fabian Quintet, t ickets: $20, $65 with dinner; p.m.—M aggie Galloway and the Bob Nieske Group; Sep 28 exhibitors displaying and demonstrating ways to save energy. Celebrating 30 Years

ents Sep 26 & 27 —Warren Hill, t ickets: $28, $73 with dinner; Sep & Oct 5 at noon—Lee Childs Group; at 8 p.m.—Paul 30 —Syncopation, tickets: $20, $65 with dinner; Oct 1—John Broadnax Trio; Sep 30–Oct 2 at 8:30 p.m. —Chris Taylor Trio; BOSTON OPEN STUDIOS. More than 1,200 Boston artists of Excellence e ent v Stein, tickets: $16, $61 with dinner; Oct 2s—Phil Wilson’ Oct 3 & 4 at 9 p.m.— Chris Taylor Group. open their studios to the public, providing a rare look into the Show this ad the next Rainbow Band, tickets: $20, $65 with dinner; Oct 3 & 4—Roy booming art scene in 12 Boston neighborhoods. Events are Hargrove Band, tickets: $30, $75 with dinner. WILBUR THEATRE, 246 Tremont St., 617-248-9700. One of free and open to the public. Sep 27 & 28 from 11 a.m.–6 time you dine with us Boston’s most venerable theaters is also hosts to comedy p.m.—15th annual Jamaica Plain Open Studios, visit and receive SANDERS THEATER, 45 Quincy St., 617-496-2222. Sep 27 at 7 performances and pop concerts. Sep 22 at 7:30 p.m.— www.jpopenstudios.com; Oct 4 & 5 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.— v ent e p.m.—Passim 50th Annivrsary Gospel/Blues Celebration featur- Mogwai, tickets: $25; Sep 25 at 8 p.m.—Grace Potter and the 10th annual Roxbury Open Studios, visit www.actroxbury.org. 15% OFF ents ing Mavis Staples, and Ollabelle, tickets: $30–75. Nocturnals, tickets: $23; Oct 5 at 8 p.m.—Old 97s, tickets: $22. GREAT GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH, Kresge Oval, 48 SOMERVILLE THEATER, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617- Massachusetts Ave., MIT, Cambridge, 617-253-5309. Preview: curr 625-4088. Sep 25 at 7:30 p.m.—Zucchero, tickets: $39.50; SPECIAL EVENTS Sep 26 from 5–8 p.m.; sale: Sep 27 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Each Sep 26 at 8 p.m.—Kate Voegele, tickets: $17.50; Sep 27 at year, the artists of the MIT Glass Lab create more than 1,000 8 p.m.—Vieux Farka Toure, tickets: $25 & 30 (call 617-876- THE BIG E, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, 413-205- handblown glass pumpkins of all shapes and colors, which are 4275); Oct 3 at 8 p.m.—Lo Cor de La Plana, tickets: $28 5115. Through Sep 28 from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Gates open at 8 then sold to the general public. Don’t miss your chance to mar- (call 617-876-4275); Oct 4 at 8 p.m.—Carolina Chocolate a.m. Tickets: $12–15; children (6–12) $8–10; children (under 6) vel at these creative and gorgeous gourds. Open 7 days noon to 11 p.m. Drops, tickets: $22 & 28 (call 617-876-4275). free. This year’s Eastern States Exposition—the largest fair in Lunch Buffet noon to 3 p.m. daily the Northeast—promises to be bigger than ever, featuring a HARPOON OCTOBERFEST, Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., TD BANKNORTH GARDEN, 100 Legends Way (Causeway Mardi Gras parade and live entertainment from acrobats and 617-574-9551, Ext. 3. Oct 3 from 5:30–11 p.m., Oct 4 from 2–9 17 Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 Street), 617-624-1000. The former FleetCenter not only hosts national music acts such as LeAnn Rimes, Fergie and p.m. Cover: $15. The popular Boston brewery hosts its 19th annu- 617.547.7463 • www.royalbharatinc.com al Octoberfest celebration, featuring a wide selection of Harpoon’s seasonal beers, German food, chicken dancing, keg bowling and three stages of music, including German oompah bands.

KING RICHARD’S FAIRE, Rte. 58, Carver, 508-866-5391. Open Sat & Sun from 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Tickets: $25; children (5–12) $14. Take a step back into medieval times at New England’s most popular Renaissance fair. Visitors can tour the wooded grounds, be entertained by roving minstrels and jesters, watch jousting contests and much more.

KOOZA, Bayside Expo Center, 800-678-5440. Sep 23, 24 & 30, Oct 1 at 8 p.m., Sep 25–27, Oct 2–4 at 4 and 8 p.m., Sep 28 & Oct 5 at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $55–125; seniors & students $49.50–112.50; children (2–12) $38.50–87.50. Cirque du Soleil returns to Boston with its newest show, Kooza, in a brand-new location: under the blue-and-yellow big top at the Bayside Expo Center. The show returns to Cirque’s original cir- cus traditions of acrobatics and clowning, marrying the jaw- dropping skills of the performers to a narrative about human connection and the duality of good and bad.

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BOSTON RED SOX MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL makeovers ★ CSIs ★ Commander Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-482-4SOX. in Chief ★ American idols Sep 22–25 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland Indians Sep 26 & 27 at 7:05 p.m. vs. New York Yankees Sep 28 at 1:35 p.m. vs. New York Yankees Tours, 16 original historic sites, fun. Sept. 23 - Oct. 12 NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION 800-543-1776 or 877-GETREVS. 617.357.8300 • TheFreedomTrail.org 978.232.7200 • www.nsmt.org Sep 27 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Columbus Crew ___ Oct 4 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Real Salt Lake ___ 22 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 23 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES THEATRE LET ME DOWN EASY, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb Drama BOSTON Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. Performances: BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617- Tue & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Tue–Thu at 8 p.m., Fri $15–79. Acclaimed writer and performer Anna Deavere Smith’s Congress St., 617-426-6500. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 at 7 p.m., Sat at 2, 5 and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: latest creation explores the resilience, vulnerability and beauty of p.m. Admission: $10; children (2–15) & seniors $8; children $48–58. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three the human body. Channeling a dramatic range of interview sub- (one-year-olds only) $2; children (under 1) free; Fri 5–9 p.m. muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both contemporary art jects, from supermodels and athletes to doctors and survivors of (Family Night) $1. The newly expanded and renovated muse- and modern technology through wry commentary and bemusing the Rwandan genocide, she presents a virtuosic exploration of the um features a plethora of interactive exhibits that allow chil- antics. The show has been updated to include new performance resourcefulness of the human spirit. dren to learn about science, history and culture firsthand. pieces, new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. Exhibits include: Construction Zone, a child-sized work site THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Wimberly with miniature skyscrapers inspired by the Big Dig; Arthur &

ents A CHORUS LINE, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., 617- Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, Friends, featuring the stars of everyone’s favorite PBS pro- 931-2787. Performances through Oct 5: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., 527 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances: Wed & Thu at gram; Boston Black, celebrating Boston’s Caribbean, African v Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. and African-American cultures; Kid Power, which allows $30–91. In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Tickets: $30–54. Based on the classic film, this soaring musical active kids to use energy in healthy ways and teaches them

Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audi- sweeps you away to Italy in the summer of 1953, where the wife about fitness and nutrition; Joshua’s Journey, detailing a m tion is the chance of a lifetime. This is the musical for everyone of an American businessman is traveling the Tuscan countryside black cowboy’s adventures and includes many hands-on

who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine with her daughter. When a handsome Florentine catches her activities, such as saddling a horse. Special exhibits: Children galleries & useums ent e Tony Awards, including Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for daughter’s eye, the woman tries in vain to keep them apart. of Hangzhou: Connecting with China; The Dirty Dozen: 12 drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Hiding a dark secret that will surely test their love, she must con- Artists and a Ton of Trash. Refer to Kids Corner in Current Broadway musical ever. sider not only her daughter’s future, but her own hopes as well. Events for special events.

curr EURYDICE, New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 100 Northern Ave., 200 Dexter Ave., Watertown, 866-811-4111. Performances: Sep St., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6 617-478-3100. Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & 25 & 28 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sep 26 & Oct 3 at 8 p.m., Sep 27 & and 9 p.m., and Sun at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $44. Boston’s Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $12; students & seniors $10; chil- Oct 4 at 3:30 and 8 p.m., Oct 1 & 2 at 7:30 p.m., Oct 5 at 2 p.m. hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at catch- dren (under 17) free. Free to all Thu 5–9 p.m. Boston’s first Tickets: $35–54. In this re-imagining of the Orpheus myth from ing the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the longest-running new art museum in 100 years is a state-of-the-art, gleaming INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY: The acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House), Eurydice’s play in U.S. history. structure on the South Boston waterfront which presents Back Bay gallery presents morale-boosting tragic misstep on her wedding day sends her tumbling into the installations of contemporary paintings, sculptures and pho- posters of the 1920s in the exhibit Made in depths of the Underworld, where she is reunited with her father. SHOW BOAT, North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, tographs, as well as cutting-edge live dance and musical America: The Mather Work Incentive Posters. Memories are forbidden and language is altered, however, in this Beverly, 978-232-7200. Performances beginning Sep 23: Tue & performances. Special exhibits: On the Sandra and Gerald Refer to listing, page 28. world of the dead. Her father re-educates her, while her husband Thu at 7:30 p.m., Wed at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 Fineberg Art Wall: Dave Muller; Street Level: Mark Bradford, searches for a note she will hear. Will the three find the means to and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: $45–77. This critically William Cordova and Robin Rhode; The ICA Collection; communicate across the divide between life and death? acclaimed musical revival featuring Tony Award-winning choreog- Momentum 11: Nicholas Hlobo. Special event: Sep 27 at 2 raphy by Susan Stroman takes place aboard the Cotton Blossom, and 5 p.m., Sep 28 at 4 p.m.—Film: A Walk into the Sea: Danny THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Massachusetts Ave., FOLLIES, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-437- a show boat steaming up and down the Mississippi in the 1890s, Williams and the Warhol Factory, tickets: $9. 617-450-7000. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $6; sen- 7172. Performances: Wed & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at where dashing men and beautiful women go to be entertained, iors, students & youth (6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. The 3 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25–50. It’s 1971 and a forget their troubles and fall in love. But under the surface there’s ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The Fenway, Library explores the life and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, grand New York theatre will be demolished in the morning to a darker side of gambling, racial tension and heartache. 617-566-1401. Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $12; sen- a New England woman who defied conventional 19th-century make way for a parking lot. Before the wrecking ball hits, a iors $10; students $5; children (under 18) free. Visitors named thinking to become an influential religious leader, publisher, Broadway impresario hosts a reunion for his former Follies per- TYLER PERRY’S THE MARRIAGE COUNSELOR, Citi Performing Isabella are admitted free. Commissioned by Boston aristocrat teacher and businesswoman. The museum also houses the formers to celebrate their past glories. When two middle-aged Arts Center, The Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., 877-232-8898. Isabella Stewart Gardner and modeled after a 15th-century famous Mapparium—a three-story stained-glass globe, opened couples reunite, they are forced to consider the roads taken—and Performances: Sep 26 at 8 p.m., Sep 27 at 3 and 8 p.m., Sep 28 Venetian palace, the museum exhibits 2,500 objects, including in 1935, which allows visitors to stand in the center, giving not—as they face reality and regret. Considered one of Stephen at 3 p.m. Tickets: $44.50–54.50. Beloved urban playwright/actor/ the works of Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. them a unique look at how ideas can inspire individuals and Sondheim’s greatest musicals, the score is filled with some of his composer Tyler Perry brings his newest hit production to Boston. Special exhibit: through Sep 28—Luisa Rabbia: Travels with change the world. Special exhibits: Sensational Press, Radical best-known songs, including “Broadway Baby,” “Losing My Mind” The Marriage Counselor offers a look at modern marriage, incor- Isabella, Travel Scrapbooks 1883/2008. Special events: Sep 28 Response; Private Carriage, Public Journey; The Mapparium: An and “I’m Still Here.” porating joy, tears, music and comedy into a story that speaks at 1:30 p.m.—Music from The Eroica Trio, tickets: $23; Oct 5 at Inside View; Honest Investigator: Mary Baker Eddy and 19th- directly to the married and the soon-to-be married with Perry’s 1:30 p.m.—Music from violist David Aaron Carpenter and Century Scientific Thought. GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!, Downstage @ New Rep, Black trademark brand of sentimentality, wit and straight talk. pianist Tatiana Goncharova, tickets: $23. Box Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 200 Dexter Ave., MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, , 140 Common- Watertown, 866-811-4111. Performances: Oct 4 at 4 and 8:30 JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–4 p.m., p.m., Oct 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $30. Bud and Doug have written TICKETS off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission. Gallery tours held every Sun the next great American musical—or at least they think they 866-535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at 12:30 p.m. This museum is lauded for presenting interdiscipli- have. When the opportunity to audition for financial backers BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617-723- Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; nary exhibits that spark new questions and renowned for its comes up, the two men, excited by the possibility of a Broadway 5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall location closed Mon); children (under 12) free; library forums free. This museum por- European, Asian and American collections. Special exhibit: run, earnestly and hilariously perform all the songs and play all Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, including half-price trays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, three Mystic Masque: Semblance and Reality in Georges Rouault, the parts in their ridiculous, historical epic based on the invention seats on day of event, for the best performing arts around Boston. theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special exhibit: The 1871–1958. of the printing press. Log on to www.bostix.org to purchase discounted tickets and Making of a President. receive special e-mail updates. All ticket offers subject to availability. THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY, African HOW SHAKESPEARE WON THE WEST, Huntington Theatre LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Meeting House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, Company, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., 617- GO BOSTON CARD, available at Bostix locations at Faneuil Hall Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 617-725-0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 266-0800. Performances through Oct 5: Tue & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor Information a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors & children (6–18) p.m. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the history of Fri at 8 p.m. Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. Cards can be pur- $3; children (5 and under) free. The oldest collection of historic Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the $20–82.50. Based on a true story, Richard Nelson’s funny and chased in one, two, three, five and seven day increments, and range automobiles in the nation is displayed in the owner’s original African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still heartbreaking play offers a look at a troupe of 19th-century actors from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 for children. The GO Boston card home. Special exhibit: Design, Performance, Passion: Italian standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps who cross the U.S. to perform Shakespeare for entertainment- offers unlimited free admission to more than 60 area attractions, Cars. Lawn event: Oct 4 at 9 a.m.—Bonhams International available for the Black Heritage Trail. Special exhibit: A Gathering ___starved panhandlers caught up in the Gold Rush. as well as savings up to 20% at local shops and restaurants. Motor Auction. Place for Freedom. ___

24 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM ABOVE:ANONYMOUS, J UMPY?, 1929 SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 25 AMERICA’S STORIES MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 9:45 p.m. Admission “T” entrance provides additional information. ~ the famous 1775 Revere lantern (includes two visits in a 10-day period): $17; students & seniors $15; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; children (7–17) $6.50 H ARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St., ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Study on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all other times; children (6 617-495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $9; seniors & and under) free. The museum houses an outstanding collection students $7; children (3–18) $6. Among the museum’s 17 ~ Henry Thoreau’s Walden desk of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork galleries is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of from ancient times through the present, as well as the most Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique collection of over comprehensive collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special 3,000 glass flower models created between 1886 and 1936. exhibits: RSVP: Jim Lambie; Kufic Korans: Calligraphy in the Special exhibits: Dodos, Trilobites and Meteorites; Climate World of Islam; Great Company: Portraits by European Masters; Change: Our Global Experiment; Sea Creatures in Glass; Preserving History, Making History: The Museum of Fine Arts, Looking at Leaves: Photographs by Amanda Means; begin- in historic Concord, MA Boston; Winslow Homer: American Scenes; Imperishable ning Sep 26 —Language of Color. 978-369-9763 • www.concordmuseum.org Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry; Art and Empire: Treasures from Assyria in the British Museum, ticketed separately: $25, seniors THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Massachusetts Ave., 617-253-4444.

& students $23, children (7–17) $9.50; through Oct 1— Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; children $3. Exhibits m Twentieth-Century Modernism; beginning Sep 23—Karsh 100: interpret themes and ideas related to MIT research and activi-

A Biography in Images; beginning Oct 1—Zen Mind/Zen Brush: ties. Ongoing exhibits: Mind and Hand: The Making of MIT galleries & useums Japanese Ink Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection. Scientists and Engineers; Holography: The Light Fantastic; Robots and Beyond: Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT; MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Sat–Thu Gestural Engineering: The Sculpture of Arthur Ganson; Flashes 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $17; seniors $15; of Inspiration: The Work of Harold Edgerton; Deep Frontiers: ™ children (3–11) $14; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser Ocean Engineering at MIT; Learning Lab: The Cell; Red Lines, show and Omni theater tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) Death Vows, Foreclosures, Risk Structures: Architectures of $7. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. Finance from the Great Depression to the Sub-Prime Meltdown. Interactive science exhibits, plus laser and astronomy shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium, are featured. Refer to SACKLER MUSEUM, 485 Broadway, 617-495-9400. Film listings in Current Events for complete Mugar Omni Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Admission: $9; sen- Theater schedule. iors $7; children (18 and under) free. Designed by James Stirling, Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM, 206 Washington St., 617-720- Sackler boasts pieces from Harvard’s extensive art collection 1713. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $5; seniors & students $4; that spans centuries and encompasses one end of the globe children (ages 6–18) $1. At the site of the Boston Massacre and to the other. Special exhibit: Re-View, a collection of highlights the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, from the Harvard Art Museums. useums & galleries explore exhibits on the American Revolution, Boston’s maritime history and the Boston Massacre. Special exhibits: The Old State m House: A Hands-on History; From Colony to Commonwealth; BEYOND BOSTON Fine Vintage Posters Every Picture Tells a Story; Preservation of the Old State House; Our Favorite Things; The Boston Massacre Multimedia CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978- Presentation; Treasures from the Bostonian Society’s Collections. 369-9763. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $10; seniors & students $8; children (6–17) $5; SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, 5th and 6th floor premi- family rates available. Ample free parking on Cambridge um seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, 617- Turnpike. Relive Concord’s history, from Native American 624-1234. Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour only, ’til habitation and European settlement to the days of Emerson, 3 p.m. Closed Sep 26–28. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Thoreau, the Alcotts and Hawthorne. Garden events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum show- DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 Sandy cases New England’s rich sports heritage through an unparal- Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. leled collection of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits Admission: $12; seniors, students & children (6–12) $8. include the Boston Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the Boston Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, admission charged Garden Penalty Box and New England’s Olympic Heroes. during museum operating hours only. Tour one of the largest contemporary art museums and the only permanent public USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charles- sculpture park in New England. Special exhibits: Cal Lane: town, 617-426-1812. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission. The Crude; American Vernacular; Drawn To Detail; Laylah Ali: museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” the U.S. Notes/Drawings/Untitled Afflictions; Stacey Steers: Phantom Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Canyon; Zea Mays Printmaking: The Nature of Things. Includes weapons, documents, journals and more. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, try out a sailor’s NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, sleeping quarters and virtually command the Constitution in bat- 781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. tle. Special exhibits: Old Ironsides in War and Peace; Sailors Free admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions on Speak: A Sailor’s Life for Me?; The Barbary War; Model Shop. American history and popular culture as a way of preserving our national heritage. Special exhibits: Sowing the Seeds of 205 Newbury Street Liberty: Lexington and the American Revolution; The Grand Open Daily, Parking Available CAMBRIDGE Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts: Celebrating 275 Years of www.internationalposter.com Brotherhood; Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when Massachusetts; “There’ll be a Hot Time in the U.S.A”; 617-375-0076 ___ traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The Visualizing Brotherhood: Masonic and Fraternal Prints. ___ 26 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 27 SIGHTSEEING PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, 866- ning of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has CRUISES 745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $15; seniors $13; one of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, students $11; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest watercolors and prints in the U.S. Special exhibits: Cityscape; BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-227- continually operating museum boasts a new wing with a 190- Arrangements in Color; Ben Norris: Images of Nature. 4321. Call for reservations and departure times. sBoston’ seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collection oldest and largest cruise company has something for every- showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., 617- one. Whether it’s New England’s only 3-hour high-speed decorative art, a maritime collection dating back to the muse- 375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 catamaran whale watch, a sunset or lunch cruise, a historic um’s earliest days and the first collection of Native American a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. T his acclaimed fine art poster sightseeing tour or a visit to Boston’s unique Harbor Islands, art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: Auspicious Wishes and gallery displays original vintage posters from the 1890s BHC’s variety of cruises and convenient scheduling make it Natural Beauty in Korean Art; Intersections: Native American through post-World War II modern masters. Special exhibit: easy to fit a harbor cruise into your plans. Art in a New Light; Of Gods and Mortals: Traditional Art from Made in America: The Mather Work Incentive Posters. India; All of My Life: Contemporary Works by Native American CHARLES RIVERBOAT COMPANY, depart from Canal Park at Artists; Yin Yu Tang, the 16-bedroom home of a prosperous J UDI ROTENBERG GALLERY, 130 Newbury St., 617-437- CambridgeSide Galleria, 617-621-3001. Call for full schedule Chinese merchant of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed 1518. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun 1–5 p.m. The Judi and ticket prices. Enjoy 60-minute sightseeing tours of separately: $4; Perfect Imbalance: Exploring Chinese Rotenberg Gallery is one of the longest-standing independent Boston and Cambridge along the Charles River, or venture Aesthetics; Gateway Bombay; Stage Idols: Japanese Kabuki galleries in Boston and is committed to both established out into Boston Harbor for a view of the city. Private charters Theater; Body Politics: Maori Tattoo Today; Polar Attractions. and emerging talent in all media. Special exhibit: Dave Cole: also available. All American. THE ROSE ART MUSEUM, Brandeis University, 415 South St., LIBERTY FLEET OF TALL SHIPS, departs daily from Long Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3; L’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400. Wharf, 617-742-0333. Daily sails at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. museum members and children (under 16) free. The Rose boasts Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. This gallery Tickets: $30, children (12 and under) $15. Come aboard to a collection of modern and contemporary art by artists including boasts contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the relive the days of Boston Tall Ships. Take the wheel, set the de Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Special exhibits: begin- home, garden and commercial environments, as well as an sails or just sit back and enjoy the sights and beauty of

ning Sep 26—Project for a New American Century; Invisible outdoor sculpture garden. Special exhibit: E-vase-ive, by Boston Harbor and her islands. Full cash bar available. sightseeing Rays: The Surrealism Legacy; Drawing on Film. various artists. ODYSSEY CRUISES, departs daily from Rowes Wharf, 888- 1 SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, MILLS GALLERY, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont 741-0281. Brunch: Sat & Sun noon–2 p.m. Tickets: $52.90. Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $8; St., 617-426-8835. Wed–Sun 1–4 p.m., Thu–Sat 7–10 p.m. Lunch: Mon–Fri noon–2 p.m. Tickets: $44.90. Dinner: SUPER DUCK EXCURSIONS: The amphibious seniors $7; children (6–14) $5.50. Life-size stage settings The BCA presents exciting contemporary works by estab- Mon–Thu 7–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 8–11 p.m., Sun 6–9 p.m. vehicles of this local tour company splash into and historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of lished and emerging local, regional, national and internation- Tickets: $64.90–99.90. Boarding begins one hour prior to Boston Harbor for a unique view of the city. Refer the Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations al visual artists, mounting approximately six large-scale exhi- departure. Prices include meal. Midday and moonlight cruis- to listing, page 32. available in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. bitions in the 2,200 square foot Mills Gallery each year. es also available. Cruise historic Boston Harbor while enjoy- Special exhibit: Witches: Evolving Perceptions. Special exhibits: Free Parking: Kirsten Mosher; This is a ing lunch, brunch or dinner aboard this elegant cruise ship. Proposal: Dave McKenzie; A Family Portrait: Sean M. Three lavish decks offer a myriad of entertainment choices, useums & galleries Johnson; Mills Gallery Corridor Project: Doug Weathersby and from jazz to contemporary music, and every on-deck stroll BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, Beacon Andrew Witkin. reveals the glorious Boston skyline. and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Established in m GALLERIES 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public botanical gar- ARDEN GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610. NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. den. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse greenery, as Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Arden specializes in contempo- Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection SIGHTS OF INTEREST well as sculptures, including one that commemorates the popular rary oil paintings and sculpture by nationally and internation- of contemporary paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the ally renowned artists, whose styles range from super-realism exhibit: ...and seeking the sublime: Works by Joan Snyder. ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, 1250 Hancock St., Lagoon—home to the famed Swan Boats from April through to abstraction. Special exhibits: through Sep 29—Bill Fisher: Quincy, eight miles south of Boston, 617-770-1175. Take the “T” September—and the world’s smallest suspension bridge. New Paintings; beginning Oct 1—Cityscapes to Landscapes PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE CENTER, Boston University, 832 to the Quincy Center stop on the Red Line. Visitor Center open by Paul Balmer. Commonwealth Ave., 617-975-0600. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 10 daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. This oft-overlooked historical gem offers BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, a.m.–6 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. insight into the lives of U.S. presidents John Adams and son 617-536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m. BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262- Admission: $3; students and seniors $2; children under 18 John Quincy Adams. Tour the birthplaces of both presidents, as Free admission. Art & Architecture tours Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & 4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Gallery free. PRC exhibitions and educational programs are guided well as “The Old House,” which was home to five generations of Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at 11 a.m. The first publicly supported attracts top contemporary artists from around the world, by a philosophical inquiry into the intersection of photogra- the Adams family. municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, showcasing work that focuses on minimalism and conceptual- phy with aesthetic, professional and critical discourses. who come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collec- ism. Special exhibit: The Sum of Its Parts, a group show. Special exhibit: 2008 PRC Live Auction Preview Show. ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617-524- tion of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and 1718. Grounds open year-round dawn to dusk. Free admission. children’s programs run throughout the year. BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 450 Harrison Ave., 617-451- PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 3605. Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work by Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctuary designed by BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park Visitors gallery features shows by members of the cooperative, while Israeli, American and internationally known contemporary Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Located yards from the USS exhibitions by visiting artists are selected by current mem- artists. The Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case for 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, the arboretum and its Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. bers. Special exhibit: through Sep 27—Gallery Artists the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s real- gardens contain more than 7,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dramatic multimedia presentation Annual Exhibition. ly more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special flowers for your perusal. of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the exhibits: All King’s Horses: Photographs by B.A. King; Judy’s Revolutionary War. Visitors can climb the nearby Bunker Hill Mon- CHASE GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-859-7222. Mon–Sat Windows: Collages by Judith Stoddard King. BOSTON ATHENAEUM, 10 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. Mon ument, a 221-foot granite obelisk, or visit the Bunker Hill Museum. 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Since 1990, Chase Gallery has been one 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.,Tue–Fri ’til 5:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Art of the city’s top galleries for the exhibition of contemporary SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- & Architecture tours: Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 175 Huntington Ave., artists, both representational and abstract. Special exhibits: 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The required. One of the oldest and most distinguished private 617-450-2000. Free tours of The Mother Church Tue noon–4 p.m., through Sep 27—What’s Left: Steve Hollinger; beginning oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country special- libraries in the United States, the Athenaeum was founded in Wed 1–4 p.m., Thu–Sat noon–5 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Oct 1—Impact: Bernd Haussmann. izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, 1807. For nearly half a century, it was the unchallenged center every half hour. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Wed at noon & glass and ceramics range from cutting-edge to traditional, of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had become one of 7:30 p.m. Spanish language services: Sun at noon, Wed at 6 p.m. CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: SAC Artist the five largest libraries in the country. Special exhibit: Albert The original Mother Church built in 1894 is at the heart of the ___9 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-run- Awards Exhibition. Wein: American Modernist. Christian Science Center, situated on 14 acres in the Back Bay. The___ 28 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 29 Romanesque structure is made from New Hampshire granite with may be closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. yEnjo stained glass windows illustrating Biblical events. spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and beyond and learn about the city’s 378 years of culture and history on the FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., Jamaica Plain, 617- Antennae Audio Tour. Displays include Dreams of Freedom, about 524-0128. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Created in 1848, this the Boston immigrant experience, and a theater showing Wings cemetery serves as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Anne Over Boston, a spectacular aerial tour of the entire city. Sexton, E.E. Cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis. The 275 acres of twisting paths also contain TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Sun 7 sculptural treasures, an arboretum, a “library” of life stories and an a.m.–7 p.m., Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tours available for $6; open-air museum. seniors & students $4; children (under 16) free with an adult. Guided tours: Sun at 12:15 p.m. (free), other daily tour times HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227- vary. Self-guided tours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 3956. Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., tours every half hour. p.m. Built in 1877, this house of worship—a combination of Admission: $8; seniors $7; students & children (5–18) $4; chil- Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles—is one of dren (under 5), Historic New England members and Boston resi- the great masterpieces of American church architecture. dents free; $24 maximum per family. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis and his wife, this grand mansion is an example of high- style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, busi- TOURS AND TRAILS ness and family life of the post-Revolution American elite. ANTIQUE LIMOUSINE, 781-715-1922. www.Antique-Limousine.com. NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street Tours by appointment only. Enjoy historic Freedom Trail tours in a near Faneuil Hall, 617-457-8755. Tours available. This haunting 1939 Cadillac seven-passenger limousine, just like the Godfather’s memorial features six luminous glass towers etched with the six car. Get close to the sights where the trolleys and duck tours can’t. million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the Holocaust. The drivers dress, speak and act the part. Just don’t mess with them Visitors can walk under the towers and read the dramatic stories or you might be riding in the trunk. They’ll make you an offer you of the victims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy. can’t refuse. Ask about their specials. Call to schedule a pick up.

THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 46 Joy St., 617-742-5415. Free tours by 617-859-0648. Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 appointment only. Call at least 24 hours in advance for reservations. p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of interest): Visit www.afroammuseum.org for site descriptions. A guided tour $11; seniors & students $9; children (under 12) $7.50. Observatory through the north side of Beacon Hill, including the homes of politi- sightseeing

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___ 30 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM cians and entrepreneurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL Government Center before barreling into Boston Harbor to see WILDLIFE oldest standing house built by an African-American (1797); and the PLAYERS, 617-357-8300. Tours depart from the Visitor Center on the skyline and hear history from an off-shore perspective. home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored runaway slaves. Boston Common daily at 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 3:30 p.m. FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, Maps are available at the Museum of African-American History. Additional 10 a.m., 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. tours on weekdays. Tours SUPER TROLLEY TOURS, 617-742-1440. Tours depart daily from 617-541-LION. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m.; depart from BosTix daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $12; 9:30 a.m. Tickets: $34; seniors & students $30; children $16. Ride beginning Oct 1: Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $12; sen- BOSTON BY FOOT, 617-367-2345 or 617-367-3766. Tickets: seniors $10; children (12 and under) $6. Call for private tours. the white Super Trolley. Get off and on at 17 different stops around iors $10; children (2–12) $7; children (under 2) free. Home to $12, children (6–12) $8, unless noted. Call for tour locations. Explore the Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous the city. Full tours last two hours and cover more than 100 points more than 210 species, many of them endangered. Roam the Guided 90-minute tours highlighting the rich architecture and patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in of interest, including the historic North End, the U SS Constitution, Australian Outback Trail with kangaroos, explore the Tropical history of the city, led by trained volunteers. The Heart of the this 90-minute tour. Stops include the Park Street Church, the Boston Common, the Back Bay and the Theatre District. Connect Forest and see the gorillas, marvel at the lion and tigers at Freedom Trail, every day at 10 a.m. and Sat at 2 p.m.; Victorian Boston Massacre Site, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. with the Cambridge Double Decker Bus Company for a tour of Kalahari Kingdom, take in the multi-colored wonders at Back Bay, Mon at 5:30 p.m., Fri & Sun at 10 a.m.; yLiterar Private tours may be tailored to individual needs and interests. Harvard Square. Mon–Thu enjoy a free cruise with the Charles Butterfly Landing and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and wilde- Landmark Tour, Sat at 10 a.m.; Beacon Hill, M on–Fri at 5:30 River Boat Company. SuperSize the fun and save money by com- beests at Serengeti Crossing. Special event: Sep 27 at 6:30 p.m., Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m.; North End, Fri & Sat at 2 GHOSTS AND GRAVESTONES TOUR, 617-269-3626. Nightly at 7, 8, bining a Super Trolley ride with a Super Duck Excursion. p.m.— Zootopia, Zoo New England’s annual gala fundraising p.m., Sun at 1 p.m.; Boston By Little Feet, Fri & Sat at 10 a.m., 9 and 10 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $36; children $23. event, features a coctkail reception, spectacular dinner, danc- Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $8. Step aboard the trolley of doom for a tour of the dark side of Boston. URBAN ADVENTOURS, 800-979-3370, www.urbanadven ing, a live auction and an award presented to Animal Planet’s Your host, a 17th century gravedigger, tells the tales of the Angel of tours.com. Book online with the promo code ‘Panorama,’ and Jeff Corwin, at the InterContinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Ave., BOSTON DUCK TOURS, Prudential Center and Museum of Death, the Boston Strangler and other infamous characters from receive 10% off the purchase of 2 or more tickets. Offering guided tickets: $300. Science. www.bostonducktours.com.Tours: Daily 9 a.m. ’til one Boston’s past. After completing your sojourn into the macabre, bicycle tours and bike rentals, Urban AdvenTours gives visitors a hour before sunset. Tickets: $29; seniors, students & military $25; step off the trolley for a walk through two of the oldest burying range of ways to explore Boston on two wheels. Opt for the basic NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. children (3–11) $19; (under 3) $5; special needs $15. Group dis- grounds in the city. City View tour, explore historical buildings on the Art and Architecture Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. Admission: counts available. Experience the city in an amazing vehicle that tour or get some great shots of Boston on the Photography tour. $19.95; seniors (60+) $17.95; children (3–11) $11.95; chil- rides on land and water. The 80-minute tour visits most of Boston’s HISTORIC PUB CRAWL, BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall, 617-357-8300. dren (under 3) free. Refer to Current Events section under Film famous sights. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, your Reser vations required. Private tours for groups are available on for IMAX theater listings. Combination ticket prices available.

Duck splashes into the Charles River for a spectacular water view. most days. Tickets: $39. Sep 23 & 30 at 5:30 p.m. The Freedom VISITOR RESOURCES Dedicated to advancing knowledge of the world of water, this sightseeing Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed guide takes you on a tour outstanding aquatic zoo features a 187,000-gallon Giant BOSTON IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL, various sites Downtown and of Boston’s historic pubs where treasonous events were hatched PANORAMA WELCOME CENTER AT COPLEY PLACE, Adjacent Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef with sharks, sea in the Back Bay, 617-696-9880. Maps available at Boston 250 years ago. Enjoy plenty of beer and light fare along the way. to the Westin Skybridge, 617-236-1027. If you lose your copy of turtles, moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure to check out Common and Prudential Center Visitor Information Centers. Panorama magazine while touring Boston, you can stop in at the the popular penguin habitat and the aquarium’s brand-new www.irishheritagetrail.com. Free and open to the public. A self- NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the “T” to Welcome Center and replace it, and while you’re there, get fur- shark and ray exhibit, including a special touch tank. The adja- guided, three-mile walking tour that covers 300 years of history Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Three-hour tours: Wed & Sat at 10 a.m. ther information on Boston area attractions from a local authority cent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is the first theater of its kind in as it takes you through Boston’s downtown, North End, Beacon and 2 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations required. Custom on “what to do, where to go and what to see.” the Boston area. Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous politi- tours for groups available. Tickets: $48. Michele Topor, an authority on cians, artists and war heroes, and the rich tradition of rebellion, Italian cuisine and culture, hosts award-winning culinary walking tours leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish. through one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. sightseeing BOSTON MOVIE TOURS, 866-MOVIE-45. www.bostonmovietours.net. NORTH END SECRET TOURS, North Square (across from The Walking tours Fri–Mon at 2 p.m. Theater-on-Wheels bus tours: Paul Revere House), 617-720-2283. Tours: Fri & Sat 10 a.m., 1 Sep 27 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sep 28 & Oct 4 at 11 a.m., reser- and 4 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $30. This two-hour vations strongly recommended. Tickets: Walking tours $20; sen- guided walking tour explores some of the hidden courtyards and Antique Limousine iors & students $17; children (6–12) $10; Theater-on-Wheels passageways of the North End, visits the birthplace of Kennedy $35; seniors & students $32; children (6–12) $26. Experience the matriarch Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and tells tales of Boston’s old- Boston Historic city of Boston the way Tinseltown has through such films as A Civil est neighborhood, like the disastrous Great Boston Molasses Tours and Nights Action, Good Will Hunting, Mystic River, The Departed and others. Flood of 1919 that devastated much of the historic city sector. Both the 90-minute Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour and the 150- on the Town minute Theater-on-Wheels Tour—aboard a bus outfitted with OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7010. Tours video monitors playing movie clips that tours the city in climate- depart daily every 20 minutes 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $34; seniors controlled comfort—take movie buffs to filming sites around & students $31; children (4–12) $13. With 16 stops throughout Boston, sharing trivia and anecdotes about Hollywood in the Hub. the city, including the New England Aquarium, Fenway Park, USS Constitution Museum and the Trolley Stop Store on the corner of CITY VIEW TROLLEYS, departing every 10–15 minutes from the South Charles and Boylston streets, patrons can enjoy a 110- New England Aquarium, South Station, Boston Common and other minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of more than 100 points of locations, 617-363-7899. Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat & Sun interest aboard the orange-and-green, all-weather trolley. ’til 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $31; seniors & students $29; children (4–12) $12. Discount tickets available online at www.cityviewtrolleys.com. SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE HISTORY, This year-round trolley company offers tours with eight stops at the 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080. Tours begin approxi- most scenic and historic locations in Boston, including the New mately every 45 minutes, Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 England Aquarium and sites along the Freedom Trail. Passengers can p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m. One-hour tours include samples (ID board and exit the trolley at any stop at any time during the tours. required). Tickets: $2 donation to a local charity. Call for special events and closings. Learn about the art of brewing beer and taste rich malts FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours and spicy hops on this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. leave daily, every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or ’til three Freedom Trail tours in a 1939 Cadillac seven-passenger limousine, just and a half hours before game time. Tickets: $12; seniors $11; SUPER DUCK EXCURSIONS, departing from Charlestown Navy like the Godfather’s car. The driver stays in character and acts the part. www.Antique-Limousine.com children (4–15) & military personnel $10. Tours originate at the Yard, 877-34-DUCKS. Tours: Tickets: $29; seniors & students $25; Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way across from Service Gate children (3–11) $17; children (under 3) $7. Call for complete We get you close to the sights where the trolley and duck tours can’t. D, rain or shine. This tour offers an inside look at America’s oldest schedule. Splash into Boston Harbor on a Super Duck Excursion. We’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse. Call to schedule a pick up. 781-308-1921 active Major League ballpark, including a visit to the top of the Each 90-minute trip aboard a 49-seat Hydra Terra vehicle travels ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS! ___famed “Green Monster” and stories from Boston Red Sox history. the streets of Boston’s Seaport District, Financial District and ___ 32 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 33 EXCURSIONS STONE ZOO, 1 49 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. M on–Fri HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. Located within Harvard AMUSEMENT PARKS 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m.; beginning Oct 1: Daily 10 Campus. The centers of two institutions that have played a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $9; seniors $8; children (2–12) $6; chil- major educational roles since Harvard’s founding in 1636. 5W!TS, 186 Brookline Ave., 617-375-WITS. Mon–Sun at 10 dren (under 2) free. H ighlights include Yukon Creek, Mexican a.m. Tickets: $20; children (12 and under) $16. Combining the gray wolves, meerkats, snow leopards, jaguars, reindeer, river HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. Take the “T” to Harvard appeals of theme parks, museums and haunted houses, 5W!ts otters, llamas, miniature horses and Stone Zoo’s newest on the Red Line. The center of Cambridge activity since the provides visitors with action-packed interactive game-play and arrivals, black bears. 17th century, the Square is home to Harvard University, historic puzzle-solving activities. Current show: Tomb, which allows buildings, bookstores, cafes, restaurants and shops. players to journey to the center of a buried pharaoh’s final rest- ing place, facing challenges and obstacles along the way. CAMBRIDGE LONGFELLOW NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 105 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876-4491. Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Park Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when ranger-guided tours Wed–Sun at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1, 2, 3 PROVINCETOWN FERRIES traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The and 4 p.m. Admission: $3; children (under 16) free. This 1759 Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square Georgian mansion was home to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY, 200 Seaport Blvd. at the “T” entrance provides additional information. from 1837–1882, a central gathering place for writers and artists World Trade Center, 877-PT-FERRY. Visit www.provincetown in the 19th century and also served as George Washington’s fastferry.com or call for ticket prices, reservations and CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing headquarters during the siege of Boston in 1775–76. Original departure times. Enjoy fast or traditional ferry service daily pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a furnishings, books and art from around the world are on display. from Boston to Provincetown aboard the new and sleek favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the Provincetown III. Continental Army. Early college presidents and town residents MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. 617-547-7105. Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closing times may vary. BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES PROVINCETOWN FERRY, Long Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount Wharf, 617-973-5206. Mon 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tue–Thu 9 CHRIST CHURCH, Zero Garden St., 617-876-0200. Offices Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in the country. Many a.m., Fri 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 9 a.m., 2 and 6:30

open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Call for services. This 1761 Tory prominent Americans are buried here, including Henry Wadsworth p.m.; beginning Sep 29: daily at 9 a.m. Tickets: $71; children e house of worship was utilized as a Colonial barracks in the Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The ceme- (4–10) $60. Travel between Boston and Provincetown in speed xcursions American Revolution. tery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. and style aboard the largest and fastest passenger-only cata- maran in the U.S. In just 90 minutes, you’ll journey from FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST, 3 Church St., TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most Boston to Provincetown, enjoying full creature comforts. PROVINCETOWN: Even off-season this vibrant Harvard Square, 617–876–7772. Please call for services. beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist community at the tip of Cape Cod offers a variety Harvard College provided the pews for its students in this 1833 mansions and their elegant neighbors from every period of of fun activities, just a short ferry ride from Boston. building erected for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church. American architecture. SIGHTS OF INTEREST Refer to listing, page 36.

BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, 413-781-6500. Sun–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat

sightseeing from 9 a.m. Tickets: $16.99; seniors $13.99; children (5–15) smith, ride the old-fashioned yellow stagecoach and tour $11.99; (4 & under) free. In 1891, James Naismith developed restorations of period New England homes while marveling at so good. so fresh. so close. the game of basketball and its original 13 rules in Springfield, authentic remnants from a long-gone age. Mass. Now Springfield is home to the Hall of Fame, an edifice that pays homage to the greatest to play and coach the game, PLIMOTH PLANTATION, 137 Warren Ave., 978-369-6993. like Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Duke coach Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Nye Barn, Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame also includes interactive bas- Hobbamock’s (Wampanoag) Homesite, 1627 Pilgrim Village, Crafts ketball fun for visitors and numerous exhibits. Center: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $28; seniors $25; children (6–12) K I D S EA T * $18. When the Pilgrims landed in America during the 17th century, F R EE ELM BANK RESERVATION, Wellesley, 617-698-1802. they landed at Plymouth Rock. They built their settlement three d wit h t h e Reservation is open dawn to dusk year round, gates open at 8 miles south of the rock and named it Plimoth Plantation. Today, visi- before7 pm an * tm e a l a.m. Bordered by the Charles River on three sides, the Elm Bank tors can tour the Plantation and see how the Pilgrims went about c hs ae o f a n a d u l p u r Reservation is 182 acres of woodlands, fields and old estate their daily lives, hunting, gathering and making crafts. Special property. Deer and other wildlife live along the river banks of the exhibit: FlightPath: Plymouth Beach, photographs by Jim Fenton. reservation, which also contains areas for hiking, playing soccer, canoeing, kayaking and picnicking. WHALE WATCHES MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, Concord and Lexington (North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord), BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-222-4321. 978-369-6993. Park grounds open sunrise to sunset. Created in Mon–Fri 10 a.m., Sat & Sun 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets: 1959 to preserve the sites associated with the opening battles of $36; seniors $33; children (4–12) $30. Cruise on high-speed cata- the American Revolution, Minute Man Park consists of over 900 marans to Stellwagen Bank, the East Coast’s most famous desti- acres of land along original segments of the Battles of Lexington and nation for whale watching. Catch sight of humpback, finback and Concord, including Lexington Green and Concord’s North Bridge. The minke whales from the deck or from the comfort of a full modern- park also preserves The Wayside, the 19th-century home of literary ized cabin boasting snack and beverage services. The tour is greats Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sidney. three hours, and free tickets on a future cruise are guaranteed if you don’t spot one of these magnificent creatures. OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, 508-347-3362. Daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $20; seniors NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5206. $18; children $6 (under 3 free). Take a trip back in time at this Mon–Fri at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and 2 recreation of an early 19th-century New England village where p.m. Tickets: $35.95; children (11 and under) $29.95. Discover the costumed educators show visitors what life in the early days of history of Stellwagen Bank aboard the Aquarium’s whale watch ___ America was really like. Visit a tin shop, a cider mill and a black- vessel, the 111-foot catamaran Voyager III. Search for a variety___ of ABOVE PHOTO COURTESY OF M ASS.OFFICE 34 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM OF T RAVEL & TOURISM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 35 MAP INDEX whales, including humpback, finback and minke. Interactive also provides it with some lovely seashore spots, such as ADVERTISER INDEX International Place H12 124 BOSTON LODGING exhibits include microscope stations, electronic navigation, com- White Horse and Nelson beaches. Avila Modern Mediterranean H9 1 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum K3 125 Best Western Boston K1 puter whale programs, meteorological instruments 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 Advertiser map locator 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 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 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

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Roxbury tr eedom oo c Army set out for the start of the Crossing Andrew y r B MMelneaelnea CCassass BBlvdlvd HEATH E Jackson Sq Revolutionary War from what is now DDUDLEYUDLEY SSQQ Stony Brook JFK/UMass Uphams F2 Park Square. Green St Corner LEGEND Savin Hill To Needham FOREST HILLS P d e e THE STATE HOUSE. Beacon Street, top Terminal Station n u g Fields al v liV la hgi lle e Corner B le Wheelchair H a of Beacon Hill facing Boston Common, Transit Station d Accessible ni ls PHOTO BY LLIE ELT oR Shawmut 617-727-3676. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 A F Transfer Station Parking Morton St. p.m., except holidays. Guided tours 10 THE FREEDOM TRAIL: Marked by a red line, ASHMONT N a.m.–4 p.m. The famous golden dome this popular attraction takes visitors on an ail Commuter Rail Cedar Grove North Quincy P of the State House marks the govern- illuminating journey into Boston’s history. Refer to Connection Commuter Rail Service Hyde Park ment seat of the Commonwealth of listings, pages 43 & 44. M C V C uB 93 A pa la lt Accessible for Silver Line Washington Fairmount e l otliM Wollaston P *Boylston: T n tner n re 1 Massachusetts. Samuel Adams laid the Street only. T Ryea P A S l A P *State: Blue line wheelchair access outbound P t d v Readville A e cornerstone, and the building stands side only. Inbound riders transfer to outbound N Quincy Center train at Government Center. Exit State outbound Readville P P on land bought from John Hancock. The red brick portion Water Transportation Services Endicott Quincy Adams F1 Hingham Shipyard to P was designed by legendary architect Charles Bulfinch. SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL Rowes Wharf, Boston F2 Quincy & Hull to Logan Airport & 95 Dedham AND BEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE. On Corp. Center Long Wharf, Boston 128 maps Charlestown Navy Yard to PARK STREET CHURCH. Corner of Park School Street, marked by a column and F4 To Greenbush Long Wharf, Boston Islington and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. commemorative plaque. On April 13, For customer service & travel information 93 1 call 617-222-3200, 1-800-392-6100, P BRAINTREE To Forge Park Route 128 Sunday services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 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 4 and 6 p.m. Morning services are tradi- 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 tional, evening services are contemporary. Benjamin Franklin’s statue, built in 1856, Built in 1809, this church was described the first portrait statue erected in the by Henry James as “the most interesting United States. mass of brick and mortar in America.” SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE. FARES & PASSES OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND. School and Washington streets. Tremont Street next to Park Street 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/ Church, 617-536-4100. Daily 9 a.m.–5 the ground floor was later a bookstore credit card through kiosks available in all MBTA stations. Use of a Charlie Card, which presently can only p.m. This historic cemetery, formerly the and literary center of Boston and a meet- be used on the Subway and Bus lines, offers a discounted fare. Riders may also purchase single-ride town granary, is the final resting place of ing place for notables like Emerson, Charlie Tickets and Day/Week Link Passes at these same kiosks. John Hancock, Paul Revere, Robert Treat Hawthorne and Thoreau. Paine, Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil and SUBWAY FARES COMMUTER RAIL DAY/WEEK LINKPASS the victims of the Boston Massacre. A OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE. 310 $1.70 Charlie Card $1.70–7.75 $9 for 1 day stone inscribed “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. Washington St., 617-482-6439. Daily 9:30 $2 Charlie Ticket Price depends on distance traveled. $15 for 7 days Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the grave of Mother Goose. a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & Plus FREE subway and local bus transfers When purchasing a ticket on a train you Unlimited travel on Subway, Local Bus, seniors $4; children (6–18) $1. This build- 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 BUS FARES 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 $1.25 Charlie Card 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 Plus FREE bus transfers 4 p.m. Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at Boston Tea Party. $2.80 Inner Express BOAT FARES 12:15 p.m. Burying Grounds open daily $4 Outer Express $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 $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 $1.50 Charlie Ticket $12 Quincy/Hull–Logan in 1687 as the first Anglican congregation a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & sen- $3.50 Inner Express in Boston. The second chapel, built in iors $4; children (6–18) $1; children (under $5 Outer Express 1754, became the first Unitarian church in 6) free. Built in 1713, this seat of Colonial ___ America after the Revolution. government was the center of activity for___ 42 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 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. Mon–Sat 10 BOSTON MASSACRE SITE. State Street in Boston’s oldest standing church. Two 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 on April 18, poster gallery displays original vintage posters from the intersection below the State House, a ring 1775, signaling the Redcoats’ departure 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. of cobblestones marks the site of the by sea for Lexington and Concord. clash between a jeering Boston crowd PUCKER GALLERY, 1 71 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. tMon–Sa and a British guard of nine soldiers on COPP’S HILL BURYING GROUND. Hull 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in 1967 March 5, 1770. Street. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Set out in as a showcase for the talents of Israeli artists, the gallery has 1660, Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second also displayed and sold a wide range of art by international FANEUIL HALL. Merchants Row and cemetery. Many remarkable people are artists, including works by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser. Faneuil Hall Square, 617-242-5689. interred here, including the Mather family 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. ARTS & CRAFTS from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., when hall is not in use. “The Cradle of Liberty” com- BUNKER HILL MONUMENT. Breed’s Hill, THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- bines a free marketplace on the first floor Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Lodge and 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The with the town meeting hall upstairs, the museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The oldest nonprofit craft organization in the country, established site of fiery revolutionary debate. site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775. in 1897. The Society specializes in contemporary American ail crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics ranging from PAUL REVERE HOUSE. 19 North Square, USS CONSTITUTION. Charlestown Navy cutting edge to traditional, and from functional to sculptural. Hanover Street, 617-523-2338. Open Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670. daily 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Admission: $3; Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5:50 p.m. Tours every students & seniors $2.50; children (5–17) half-hour 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This 44-gun BOOKS $1; (under 5) free. The oldest home in frigate is the world’s oldest commissioned PHOTO BY J ONATHAN D AISY Boston (built c. 1680), occupied by warship, christened “Old Ironsides” during BARNES & NOBLE, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), BARBOUR BY PETER ELLIOT: This Newbury silversmith and patriot Paul Revere the War of 1812 when the cannonballs of 617-247-6959. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.– Street clothing store features a variety of outdoor

eedom tr from 1770 to 1800. a British warship literally bounced off her 9 p.m. One of America’s largest booksellers boasts all the wear by the venerable British outfitter. Refer to triple hull. bestsellers, plus an extensive selection of back titles, listing, below. shopping

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BORDERS, 10–24 School St., 617-557-7188; 511 Boylston St., 617-236-1444; CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, 617- frames, stationery and greeting cards. Custom book orders 679-0887. School Street: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–9 are available, and the Coop hosts frequent author events. p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Boylston Street: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun ’til 10 p.m. Galleria: Mon–Sat 10 LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon, Tue, Fri a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This retailer provides a & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 7 p.m. Housed in a historic near-limitless selection of books, periodicals and music. former Back Bay museum building, this Boston institution main- tains its cutting-edge allure by offering upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as well as women’s fashions, bed CLOTHING and bath items and home accessories.

BARBOUR BY PETER ELLIOT, 134 Newbury St. (between PATAGONIA, 346 Newbury St., 617-424-1776. Mon–Thu 10 Dartmouth and Clarendon streets), 617-375-7829. Mon–Sat a.m.–7 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This out- 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. A century-old British coun- door apparel store sells a variety of clothing for all condi- try clothier, Barbour features world-famous waxed cotton jack- tions. The Newbury Street store also regularly invites out- ets, along with a variety of vests, sweaters, shirts, pants and doorsmen to talk about their latest trips and experiences. accessories for men, women and children. If you are looking Boston’s Best for fashion with function, this is one place you must visit. SOODEE, 293 Newbury St., 617-236-7888. Mon–Wed 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This boutique offers CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of fun pieces of clothing that transport the buyer to a different age and Selection of the Taj Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. place, with items that are modern, trendy and high fashion along- Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston side others that are timeless and classic. Whether you need a party outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel prod- dress at the last minute, a designer bag at an affordable price or Offi cial Harvard ucts, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as fashionable accessories to impress your friends, you will find it all at well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances. Soodee. Show Panorama ad (page 47) and get 10% off. Clothing and Gifts THE HARVARD COOP, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, URBAN OUTFITTERS, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. 617-499-2000, www.thecoop.com. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon– Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Founded in 1882, The Harvard 8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-864- Cooperative Society—better known as The Coop—has grown 0070. Where urban hipsters turn for funky men’s and women’s into America's largest college bookstore. Located in the heart fashions. The store also features a wide array of housewares, of Harvard Square, The Coop offers the largest selection of shoes, accessories, gifts, books, cards and other bric-a-brac. 1400 Massachusetts Avenue | 617.499.2000 | www.thecoop.com officially licensed Harvard insignia sportswear, gifts and sou- ___ venirs. Explore a vast array of books, fine art prints, posters, (continued on page 48)___ 44 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 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) sensual candles to sushi-eating accessories, and nostalgic memorabilia, such as tin lunch boxes, can be found at this . . . Just a quirky, fun gift shop. Heartbeat DEPARTMENT STORES away! PAPER SOURCE, 388 Boylston St., 617-536-3444; 1361 FILENE’S BASEMENT, 479 Boylston St., 617-424-5520. Beacon St., Brookline, 617-264-2800; 1810 Massachusetts Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.– Ave., Cambridge, 617-497-1077. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 p.m. T his classic Boston off-price store offers brand name Sat ’til 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Like its motto says, “Do and designer fashions for men and women along with decora- something creative every day.” For those with an excess of tive home goods and fine jewelry. creative juices, this paper store offers a variety of papers from around the world and offers suggestions and workshops H & M, 3 50 Washington St., 617-482-7081; 100 Newbury St., for using the paper. 617-859-3192. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge department store’s mission of “fash- TEDDY BALLGAME’S, 1 South Station, 617-330-1230. ion and quality at the best price” translates to inexpensive, Located at the South Station concierge desk, Teddy trendy clothes for men and women, as H & M boasts the fresh- Ballgame’s offers tours of Boston that leave right from South “The Most Balls in Boston” est, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, material and style. Station, a wide variety of Red Sox souvenirs, T-shirts and books about the history of Boston. 306 NEWBURY ST. MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 10 617-437-1010 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m. This famous New York-based department giant features floor after floor of the latest culinary GOURMET FOOD & BEVERAGE WWW.FENWAYSPORTSZONE.COM tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fashions. • Boston’s Largest Selection of Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, POLCARI’S COFFEE, 105 Salem St., 617-227-0786. Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. This North End institution, estab- Autographed Sports Memorabilia lished in 1932, specializes in coffees from around the world • Extensive Collection of Souvenirs MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 as well as teas, exotic spices, grains, rice, flour, beans, stove- At The Corner Mall you have the a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St., top coffee machines, garden seeds and extracts for making best of Boston with boutiques and • Complete Auction Services for your Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 your own liqueurs. an international food court offering Organization or Fund Raiser p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra “Brand name clothing for something for every palate! less” has made this discount retailer a bargain hunter’s dream TIMELESS TEAS, 85 Newbury St., 2nd floor, 617-236-5772. come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls fea- Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This Back Bay tea At the Corner of Winter & Washington Streets tures designer clothing for men, women and children. shop offers more than a hundred varieties of tea from around shopping the world, including green, black, white and Yerba Mate teas, as T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat well as gift baskets, biscuits, gourmet jams and tea accessories. 9:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retail- er offers brand name and designer fashions for men, women and kids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES home. Prices are slashed 20–60% off most department store rates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality. HIGH GEAR JEWELRY, 204 Hanover St., 617-523-5804.

shopping Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Merilee Wolfson’s platinum-drenched contemporary fashion FURNITURE & HOME GOODS jewelry shop dazzles with an impressive selection of costume jewelry and semi-precious pieces. Whether you're looking for COMPTOIR DE FAMILLE, 127 Newbury St., 617-266-7970; Natick eco-friendly “green” jewelry from South America or looks Collection, Natick, 508-651-0511. Newbury Street: Mon–Sat 10 fresh from the pages of the world’s top fashion magazines, a.m.–7 p.m., Sun ’til 5 p.m. Natick: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m., this is the go-to spot in Boston. Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This French home furnishings retailer boasts decorative accessories, furniture and tableware inspired by famil- JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sa t ial French design gleaned from a Parisian bistro or grand-mere’s 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of kitchen, all displayed in a general store-type ambiance. imaginative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis aims FIDDLEHEAD, 292 Newbury St., 617-247-1120. Mon–Sat 11 “to make jewelry at a reasonable price of excellent work- a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. This “green emporium” offers manship and uncommon beauty.” stylish gifts, accessories and home goods with an earth-friendly advantage, including natural and organic bath and body prod- SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW, 440 Boylston St., 617-267-9100. ucts; recycled glassware and dinnerware; sustainable tabletop Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. linens; bamboo and organic cotton towels; recycled-paper sta- Serving Bostonians since 1796, this Boston institution boasts tionery; eco-friendly jewelry; organic baby skin care; baby toys of being the oldest continuously operating luxury business in and gifts made from organic cotton and sustainably harvested the U.S. Its new location is filled with glittering diamonds, woods; and bags and totes made from reclaimed materials. fine jewelry and watches. The galleries also offer silver, china, porcelain, stationery, antiques and more. Located in South Station GIFTS & STATIONERY T-Shirts/Souvenirs/Trolley Tours MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS BLACK INK, 101 Charles St., 617-723-3883; 5 Brattle St., 617-330-1230 Cambridge, 617-497-1221. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, ___ noon–6 p.m. Trendy knick-knacks, from silk change purses to Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., ___ 48 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 49 RESTAURANTS Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features depart- ALLSTON/BRIGHTON ment stores such as Sears and Best Buy, as well as more than 100 other stores and specialty shops including the BIG CITY PIZZA KITCHEN & POOL HALL, 138 Brighton largest Gap in Boston, J. Crew, Old Navy, Borders, Victoria’s Ave., Allston, 617-782-2020. In this renovated, two-floor Secret and more. bank building, you’ll find one-of-a-kind “retro-metro” décor featuring life size murals, as well as 15 champion- COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnif- size pool tables, 6 foosball tables, 80 beer taps and outra- icent Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, geous thin crust pizzas that always keep customers com- including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams- ing back. L, D, LS, Sat & SB. $ Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP, 130 Brighton Ave. (corner of Ultimate Shopping Excursions card, stop by one of the cus- Harvard and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331. This tomer service kiosks. popular Allston hangout features Boston’s best beer selec- tion, with more than 112 beers on tap and over 400 micro- THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington streets. brews. Its food entices too, with award-winning steam beer One-stop shopping in Downtown Crossing. You’ll find the latest burgers, famous curly fries, buffalo wings and giant nachos. styles at shops like Discovery Imports, Bath & Body Works, L, D, C, LS, SB. $ Champs, Wet Seal and Aldo Shoes. In addition, the Corner Mall features an international food court to please every palate, including Sakkio Japan and India Entrees. BACK BAY

MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and AUJOURD’HUI, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open St., 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the Public court known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide Garden as a backdrop, and a perennial recipient of the AAA range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique Five Diamond Award. Enjoy exquisite modern French cui- to this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literally sine, accompanied by a selection from an 1,800-bottle hundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. PHOTO BY H EIDI M OESINGER wine library. Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat FENWAY SPORTSZONE: Located on 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM: This THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., 617-426- Newbury Street, this store offers a wide array Back Bay mainstay serves the freshest seafood 9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/office/retail of sports souvenirs, clothing and memorabilia. AZURE, The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. from both local waters and around the world. complex located alongside the Public Garden features a handful Refer to listing, below. Azure’s menu and concept are designed to be as clear Refer to listing, page 54. of upscale retailers, including St. John Boutique, Sonia Rykiel, and understated as the color palette itself. Nationally Escada, Hermes, Exhale Spa and Anne Fontaine. recognized executive chef Robert Fathman, known for his innovation and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., 800- and-true “Angels.” The Newbury Street locale is the only place contemporary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge winning Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The in Boston to find a wide range of his cutting-edge styles. and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$ (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 stores and restau- Hansi’s onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and r rants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann BANGKOK BLUE, 651 Boylston St., next to the famous Old desserts made in the French tradition complete this Gallic estaurants Taylor and J. Jill. It is also the launch spot for the city’s SPORTING GOODS South Church near Copley Square, 617-266-1010. The experi- experience. Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$$

shopping renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours. enced chefs at Bangkok Blue prepare authentic Thai food, with BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER, 353 North Market Bldg., each dish individually suited to your taste, from mild to spicy, CAPITAL GRILLE, 359 Newbury St., 617-262-8900. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 using fresh, quality ingredients. Low carb programs can be Everything you expect in a steakhouse can be found right MUSIC/VIDEO p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time Boston Marathon requested. Complement your food with a Thai beer or a glass of here at this upscale Newbury Street favorite, from the winner, the Bill Rodgers Running Center boasts the most experi- wine. Seasonal outdoor seating is available. L Mon–Fri 11:30 extraordinary dry-aged porterhouse to the homemade NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. Mon–Thu 10 enced running staff in Boston. Since 1977, they have been help- a.m.–3 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. $$ cheesecake. A perfect spot for power lunches or special a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Also: 36 JFK ing fellow runners find the best shoes for their individual needs. occasions. D, C, LS. $$$$ St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617-491-0337; North Market Building, BOUCHEE, 159 Newbury St., 617-450-4343. Emulating the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-248-9992. You’ll have a “wicked style and cuisine of a traditional Parisian brasserie, Bouchee CLIO, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536- good time” at this upstart local chain, which boasts the cheapest SPORTS MEMORABILIA offers diners the opportunity to enjoy delectable meals such as 7200. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves CD prices in town, including import, indie and major label releas- steak au poivre and cassoulet while people-watching on its up French-American fare with some striking Asian influences es, as well as T-shirts, comics and other pop culture kitsch items. FENWAY SPORTSZONE, 306 Newbury St., 617-437-1010. spacious patio. Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. $$$ in a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s styled after a Daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with extended hours on game days. Parisian supper club. Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelized Boasting “The most balls in Boston,” Fenway Sportszone is BRASSERIE JO, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., swordfish au poivre and ginger-glazed oxtail keep customers SHOES Boston’s largest memorabilia shop, featuring the city’s biggest 617-425-3240. The “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award- coming back for more. D. $$$$ selection of autographed items. They also have all your fan HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. gear and souvenir needs as well as a huge selection of apparel COTTONWOOD CAFE, 222 Berkeley St., Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu noon–8 p.m., Sun from Majestic, MLB Authentic, Sully’s Tees and many others. KEY AVERAGE PRICE OF 617-247-2225. Specialties include noon–6 p.m. For more than 35 years, Helen’s Leather has sup- SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP. B ...... Breakfast DINNER ENTREES open-grill steaks, poultry, pasta and plied New Englanders with quality Western boots by makers L ...... Lunch $ ...... Most less than $12 vegetarian dishes. Voted “Boston’s like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. In addi- D...... Dinner $$ ...... $12–18 Best Southwestern Restaurant” and tion, Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson WIRELESS PHONES BR ...... Brunch $$$ ...... $19–25 “Boston’s Best Margarita.” Reservations hats, as well as leather jackets and bags. SB ...... Sunday Brunch $$$$ ...... Most more than $25 recommended. Two hours free validated WARLOX WIRELESS, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), 617- C ...... Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide parking. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–5:30 JOHN FLUEVOG, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Sat 927-7500. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun ’til 6 p.m. This mobile LS ..Late Supper (serving after 10 p.m.) range of entrees and prices; p.m.; D Sun–Thu ’til 10 p.m., Fri & Sat noon–8 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer fea- phone headquarters specializes in unlocked GSM phones and VP...... Valet Parking therefore, the classifications are ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. tures shoes created by the maverick designer, ranging from carries a wide variety of Bluetooth headsets and hundreds of NC ...... Credit Cards Not Accepted only approximations. C, LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. ___mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and his tried- other wireless accessories. www.iUnlock.com. * ...... Entertainment Cuisine index on page 52. $$ ___ 50 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 51 Theatre District Dining CUISINE INDEX Theatre District Dining American Locke-Ober, p. 58 Caffe Pompei, p. 60 Seafood Aura, 1p.6 No. 9 Park, 5p.5 Caffe Vittoria, p0.6 Azure, p1.5 Avenue One, p7.5 Miel, 8p.5 Caliterra, 7p.5 B&G Oysters, p1.6 Big City Pizza Kitchen & Radius, p. 59 Davio’s Northern Italian Chart House, p. 57 Pool Hall, p. 51 Sandrine’s Bistro, p. 56 Steakhouse, p. 52 Great Bay, p. 60 Cheers, p5.5 Florentine Cafe, p0.6 Harborside Grill, p9.5 Clink, 5p.5 French Country L’Aroma Cafe, 2p.5 Jasper White’s Summer Dick’s Last Resort, p. 59 Hungry i, p. 55 Lucca Restaurant & Bar, p. 60 Shack, p. 52 Excelsior, p. 52 Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, Legal Sea Foods, p. 62 East Coast Grill, p. 56 Greek/Greek-American p. 61 Oceana, p. 58 Hard Rock Cafe, p. 59 Steve’s Greek Cuisine, p. 54 Rialto, p. 56 Skipjack’s, p. 54 Icarus, p. 62 Zoe’s, p. 57 Ristorante Bella Vista, p. 61 Turner Fisheries, p. 54 Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, Ristorante Saraceno, p. 61 Ye Olde Union Oyster House, p. 62 Indian Sasso Restaurant, p. 52 p. 59 Meritage, p. 58 India Pavilion, p. 56 Stanza dei Sigari, p. 61 Parker’s Restaurant, p. 58 Terramia Ristorante, p. 61 Southwestern Sauciety, p. 61 International Cottonwood Cafe, p. 51 25 West Sreet The Sunset Grill & Tap, p. 51 Bambara, p. 55 Japanese/Sushi Fajitas & ’Ritas, p. 57 by Boston Common Theatre Cafe, p. 62 The Blue Room, p. 55 Shino Express Sushi, p. 54 617-426-1222 Top of the Hub, p. 54 Intrigue, p. 58 Steakhouses www.fajitasandritas.com Union Bar and Grille, p. 62 LTK Bar and Kitchen, p. 61 Mediterranean Capital Grille, p. 51 The Upper Crust, p. 54 Red Sky, p. 59 Avila Modern Davio’s Northern Italian 1 2 Upstairs on the Square, Rendezvous, p. 56 Mediterranean, p. 62 Steakhouse, p. 52 p. 56 Sonsie, p. 54 Dante, p. 56 The Oak Room, p. 52 The Taj Boston, p. 54 Olives, p. 57 Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Chinese Zephyr on the Charles, p. 57 p. 59 P.F. Chang’s, p. 62 Museum Dining Smith & Wollensky, p. 54 Irish Bravo, p. 59 French/French-American Elephant & Castle, p. 57 Gardner Cafe, p. 60 Thai Aujourd’hui, p. 51 Kennedy’s Midtown, p. 58 Bangkok Blue, p. 51 Bouchee, p. 51 The Kinsale Irish Pub & New England Brasserie Jo, p. 51 Restaurant, p. 58 Henrietta’s Table, p. 56 Cafe Fleuri, p. 57 Sheraton Commander 2 Clio, p. 51 Italian Restaurant, p. 56 Eastern Standard, p. 60 Antico Forno, p. 60 Hamersley’s Bistro, p. 61 Antonio’s, p. 55 L’Espalier, p. 52 Assaggio, p. 60

DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington teas. Relax in its spacious interior or enjoy outdoor patio St., 617-357-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, or dining from April through October. B, L. $ lighter fare in the spacious bar. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m. C, VP. L’ESPALIER, 774 Boylston St., Mandarin Oriental Boston, www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. 617-262-3023. Situated in the new, luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this sophisticated French classic helmed by

estaurants EXCELSIOR, The Heritage on the Garden, 272 Boylston St., top chef Frank McClelland is a favorite of both power brokers

r 617-426-7878. This culinary masterpiece delivers bold and and couples out for a romantic evening. Widely acknowl- contemporary American cuisine at its stunning Back Bay edged by critics and diners alike as one of the finest French location. An impressive collection of 500 wines, representing restaurants in the nation, and the creme de la creme of all regions of the world, is displayed in Boston’s only climate- acclaimed Boston eateries. D. $$$$ controlled glass wine tower. Pre- and post-theater dining available. D, C, LS. $$$$ *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza 1 Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a tradi- JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867- tional steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520- seafood. Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies 9500; Logan Airport, Terminal A, 617-569-9695. Top-notch and wall ornaments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chick- daily. The adjoining Oak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full en and an impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: Oak Room menu. $$$$ Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. Cambridge: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 SASSO RESTAURANT, 116 Huntington Ave., 617-247-2400. p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR The newest endeavor from the restaurateurs behind popular #8 ON CENTER MAP. North End eatery Lucca, Sasso offers contemporary and upscale regional Italian cuisine. Executive chef Anthony L’AROMA CAFE, 85 Newbury St., 617-412-4001. This Italian Mazzotta serves delicious dishes complemented by an exten- cafe offers delicious soups, sandwiches and European pas- sive wine list, as well as a menu of lighter fare for the after- ___tries and desserts, as well as Italian coffee and assorted hours crowd and C ’til 2 a.m. Reservations accepted. D SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 52 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM 1 beginning nightly at 5 p.m.; late-night menu available ’til STEVE’S GREEK CUISINE, 3 16 Newbury St., 617-267-1817. sauce) in an urban setting. Come sit with friends in the H UNGRY I, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story 1:30 a.m. VP. $$$ For more than 20 years, this family-run restaurant has uniquely designed dining room, enjoy a specialty pizza and townhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor offered Greek hospitality and masterfully prepared Greek watch your favorite team on an HDTV screen. If you’re on the patio, Chef Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French coun- SHINO EXPRESS SUSHI, 144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530. If cuisine. Serving specialties like spanikopita, pastichio, shish go, call ahead for take-out (allow 20–25 minutes) or just pop try cuisine and creative desserts. Signature dishes include your day of shopping has left you craving sushi, this tiny, subter- kebabs and gyros, Steve’s is a favorite. B, L, D. $ in for a slice. Delivery is available. $$ venison au poivre and braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and ranean sushi bar specializes in freshly prepared maki rolls and Fri only, noon–2 p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. fun specials. Affordably priced, Shino Express offers Newbury *THE TAJ BOSTON, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This Private dining rooms available. $$$$. SEE LOCATOR #7 ON Street shoppers a fast, cheap dining alternative. L & D. $ 1927 landmark offers award-winning contemporary French BEACON HILL CENTER MAP. cuisine. The historic Dining Room is available for special SKIPJACK’S SEAFOOD EMPORIUM, 199 Clarendon St., events only. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, D, C, ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of NO. 9 PARK, 9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimed Copley Square, 617-536-3500; other locations outside LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$ Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Mass. chef Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes Boston. Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and specialties such General Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian in a sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef as blackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crabcakes *TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, food with nightly specials and complementing wine list. Lynch has a subtle hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive and lobster. Winner of Best of Boston 2003 award for 617-536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Specials include homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and renditions of classic Italian and French fare such as fresh seafood. Jazz Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m., L & D Sun–Thu Boston for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS. $$$$ 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. $$ magnificent cuisine complements the breathtaking views. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $ L, D, LS, C. Live jazz seven nights a week. $$$$ SMITH & WOLLENSKY, The Castle at Columbus & Arlington, *CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall CAMBRIDGE 617-423-1112. Located in a spectacular setting, this legendary TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill restaurant features USDA Prime dry aged steaks. The meticu- Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Winner of several regional pub and its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare BAMBARA, 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, 617-868-4444. lously restored former armory, known simply as “The Castle,” is awards, Turner Fisheries is known for its fresh seafood, as well and an abundant beverage selection, including their award- Bambara blends sophistication and comfort, with such menu items accented by seven working fireplaces and dining rooms that as the decor designed by Peter Niemitz, which features seven- winning Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live enter- as grilled cheese and tomato soup alongside spice cured duck span four floors to blend fun and formality. D, C. $$$$ foot-high French windows, banquettes, mahogany paneling and tainment Thu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers mer- breast with a bonny doon rhone blend. Bambara’s cuisine cele- cobalt blue tile. Private dining rooms accommodate 10–140 chandise sold on site. L, D, C, LS. $ brates New England’s bounty and its seasonal flavors, which can SONSIE, 327 Newbury St.,38730_0 617-351-2500. Recommended by guests. VP available on Dartmouth Street. B, L, D, C, LS. $$$ be enjoyed in concert with its fine wine selection. B, L, D, C. $$ Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The lively CLINK, The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., 617-224-4004. restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot mahogany bar, THE UPPER CRUST, 222 Newbury St., 617-262-0096; 20 Clink offers diners a menu of tapas-style small plates, tasting THE BLUE ROOM, 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617-494- brick oven, creative takes on classic American cuisine and a col- Charles St., 617-723-9600; 683 Tremont St., 617-927-0090; pours of wine and exotic cocktails in an energetic, social 9034. Described as “casually upscale” by the 2006 Zagat orful dining room. The restaurant also boasts a downstairs can- 286 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-734-4900; 435 Moody St., environment—an adaptable place where dinner at the bar or Guide, The Blue Room works with local, organic farmers to dlelit wine bar, an intimate and lovely brick-walled spot in which Waltham, 781-736-0044; 94 Main St., Watertown, 617-923- just cocktails at a table is the norm. B 6:30–11 a.m., L 11:30 ensure diners enjoy the freshest ingredients. Stop by on to enjoy items from a 250-bottle menu. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$ 6060. Traditional Neapolitan-style pizza (thin crust, chunky a.m.–3 p.m., D 5–11 p.m. $$$ Sundays for a taste of their acclaimed buffet brunch or check r estaurants

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2CENTER PLAZA •CAMBRIDGE STREET BOSTON,MA•(617)742-5577 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. ______54 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM Panorama 1/2 pg horizontalSEPTEMBER (4 5/8 x 3.75) 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 55

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A Boston Tradition out the dinner menu, which boasts everything from cassoulet ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, H yatt Regency Cambridge, 575 A National Historic Landmark to skate wing to shortribs. D Sun–Thu 5:30–10 p.m., Fri & Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant Sat ’til 11 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $$$ serves small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic fare like sushi-grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger *DANTE, 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd, Cambridge, 617-497-4200. prawns. The setting features spectacular views of the Boston Chef Dante de Magistris dishes out playful, rich fare with Italian, skyline. B, L, D, C. $$ French and Spanish influences. The sophisticated eatery boasts a seasonal patio and gorgeous views of the Charles River and ZOE’S, 1105 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-495-0055. the Boston skyline. B Mon–Fri 6:30–10:30 a.m., Sat & Sun 7–11 Offering a menu of delicious homemade Greek and American a.m.; L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 5:30–10 food in a fun atmosphere, this retro establishment serves break- p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ fast all day, and take-out and catering are available. A popular destination for the weekend brunch crowd, Zoe’s is also a great America’s EAST COAST GRILL, 1271 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617- place for dinner, boasting an affordable selection of beer and Oldest 491-6568. If you’re looking for hot and spicy barbecue and wine. For dessert, try the delicious cheesecake frappe or the Restaurant seafood, then Chris Schlesinger’s eatery is not to be missed. famous frozen hot chocolate. B, L, D, SB. Mon–Sat 11:30 On The Fresh seafood, grilled fish and meats are served with tradi- a.m.–10 p.m., Sun ’til 9 p.m. $ Freedom Trail Serving tional sides like coleslaw, beans, cornbread and watermelon. Serving In The breakfast, An oyster bar, cabana-like cocktails and a funky atmosphere prove fine dining can be fun. D, SB. $$$ CHARLESTOWN Faneuil Hall Area lunch & dinner daily HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., OLIVES, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and Celebrity chef Todd English got his start with this local eatery, Fresh New England Lobster organic produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of and the Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparal- reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room leled king of his endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, And Grilled Meats available. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun ingredient rich, pan-Mediterranean creations. D. $$$$ 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Fri noon– 3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm DOWNTOWN Union Bar til-Midnight INDIA PAVILION, 17 Central Square, Cambridge, 617-547- All Major Credit CardsThe Honored • Validated Parking 7463. One of the best traditional Northern Indian cuisine restau- AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency (near The Opera House and Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com rants in the area, India Pavilion has been a Cambridge staple for Downtown Crossing), 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. uack more than 25 years. A menu of lamb, chicken and vegetarian Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a relaxed on BOSTON specialties is complemented by a selection of fine Indian wines atmosphere. B, L, D, C, VP. $$ and beer. L buffet daily noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–11 p.m. $ *CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., RENDEZVOUS, 502 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, 617-451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Cambridge, 617-576-1900. Acclaimed Boston chef Steve Sunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterran- r Johnson uses regional products and the spices of Northern ean and American fare, and French desserts—all within a estaurants Africa, Italy, France and Spain to create his own twist on sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat seasonal cuisine. Rotating entrees can include grilled 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 Portuguese sardines with roasted peppers, fennel and p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$ capers or Moroccan style kofte with minted yogurt. D. $$ CALITERRA, Hilton Boston/Financial District, 89 Broad St., Offering a Creative Menu RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-348-1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, Specializing in Fresh 617-661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants, this casual, upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with which recently underwent an extensive renovation, features seasonal New England flavors. B, L, D. $$ Seafood and Homemade

estaurants fine wines and delectable Italian cuisine. Chef Jody Adams Pasta. Visit the Hyatt r showcases her creative talents on a brand-new menu. D CHART HOUSE, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart Harborside and Relax in only. Reservations recommended. $$$$ House boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including Our Unique Atmosphere, specialties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, Enjoy the Spectacular View SANDRINE’S BISTRO, 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge, 617-497-5300. shrimp fresca, macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted Renowned chef Raymond Ost serves delicious French cuisine prime rib and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. of the Boston Skyline and with German flair in a cozy, upscale atmosphere right around the Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, Taste What Boston Is corner from Harvard University. Signature dishes include Alsatian free VP. $$$ Talking About. pizza, terre et mer, suffrom pot au feu and roasted baby spring lamb rack. Daily 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. $$$$ *ELEPHANT & CASTLE, 161 Devonshire St., 617-350-9977. This British pub and restaurant is famous for its fish and SHERATON COMMANDER RESTAURANT, 16 Garden St., chips, great beer selection and the warmth of its hospitality. Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-547-4800. New England- Also enjoy trivia Tue at 6:30 p.m., live music Fri at 6:30 p.m., Hyatt Harborside style cuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual Sat karaoke, murder mystery dinner theater and comedy. 101 Harborside Drive atmosphere. B, L, D, SB. $$ Banquet space available. B Mon–Sat 6:30–11 a.m., Sun 7 Boston, MA 02128 a.m.–noon; L & D daily ’til 11 p.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. $$ (617) 568-6060 UPSTAIRS ON THE SQUARE, 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge, www.boston.hyatt.com 617-864-1933. Boasting an eclectic decor, this lush urban FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established [email protected] oasis features everything from gourmet pizza to Colorado in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and rack of lamb. A charming blend of eccentricity and culinary barbecue cuisine. The restaurant stresses generous portions, ___ luxury. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly ___ 56 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 57 Your signature shows that you have checked this proof for both color and content, and it is: ___ OK to Print: ___Color ___Content ___ OK to Print w/changes as marked X ______

Please fax this form back to 1-866-352-4006, Attn: Sarah Georgakopoulos service. Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 10 p.m., downtown landmark has been refurbished and restored to its RADIUS, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award- Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitas former glory. The menu of this Boston Brahmin bastion has winning chef/owner Michael Schlow and staff churn out andritas.com. $. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. been updated, but Shire has kept many of its classics, impeccably prepared nouveau French fare in an ultra-mod- including the legendary lobster Savannah. L, D, LS. $$$$ ern, minimalist setting. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856- and the service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ 7744. Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995. decor and breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an appropriate *RED SKY, 16–18 North St., 617-742-3333. Located below who desire a cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. The restaurant’s the Millennium Hotel next to Faneuil Hall, this stylish restau- global menu created by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood and leather, creating rant and lounge boasts an array of dining options with a D, LS. $ a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a hearty meal. All menu fusion of French, Italian, Asian and American cuisine. Red Sky items come in appetizer and entree sizes. D, LS. $$$$ also offers a tapas menu and a full bar with specialty cock- *KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 42 Province St., 617-426-3333. tails in a relaxed but chic environment. L, D, C. $$ Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, featuring MIEL, InterContinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Ave., 617-217- prime aged steaks, seafood and classic pub fare with a touch 5151. This “Brasserie Provencal” is the first upscale restau- RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, 45 School St., 617-742-8401. of class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxing dining rant in Boston that is open 24/7. Meaning “honey” in French, Housed in Boston’s Old City Hall, Ruth’s Chris Steak House atmosphere with a lively bar offering live piano music on Thu, Miel uses the ingredient in a number of its specialty meals, offers the finest USDA prime steaks served sizzling hot, as Fri & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 4–10 but also offers a variety of other options, such as its volumi- well as fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list, all in a p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; B Sat & Sun 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. nous raw bar. Diners can enjoy the extensive wine list and gracious environment with warm hospitality. L, D, C. $$$$ www.kennedysmidtown.com. $$ country-style décor while overlooking Boston Harbor. $$$ YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227- *THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, 2 Center Plaza OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- 2750. Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest (Cambridge Street), 617-742-5577. Hand-crafted in Ireland 3838. Executive chef Joseph Chaves serves seasonal dishes, restaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. and shipped to Boston, this classic pub features a cozy interior including fresh seafood delivered directly to the hotel’s dock, Famed for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. with beautiful Celtic motifs and a menu of steaks, seafood, in a dining room offering panoramic views of Boston Harbor. Specialties include clam chowder, swordfish and fresh lob- burgers, pasta and traditional Irish fare with 20+ beers on tap, www.marriottlongwharf.com. B, L (Mon–Fri), D, SB. $$ ster. L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. including many craft brews. Also enjoy the 100-seat seasonal VP. www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ patio, live music and trivia on Wed. Sat & SB $7.99–$11.99. PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., Validated parking after 6 p.m. L, D, C. $$ 617-725-1600. Executive chef Gerry Tice celebrates nostalgic cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT LOCKE-OBER, 3 Winter Place, 617-542-1340. Helmed by reflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace local culinary innovator Lydia Shire (Biba, Excelsior), this of Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and in the evening is transformed into a sophisticat- ed seafood restaurant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$ r WHATEVER’ YOU HAVE ON YOUR PLATE, estaurants WE RE THE PERFECT SETTING. FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE *DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, njoy a delightful breakfast, lunch or dinner in the sunlit 617-267-8080. Watch for the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy E staff as they serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and Café Fleuri, featuring Mediterranean fare and American specialties. shrimp, juicy steaks and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers We also offer customized social venues for rehearsal dinners, birthday and and salads. If that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live music

estaurants every night with no cover. L, D, C. www.dickslastresort.com. $$.

r anniversary celebrations, bat and bar mitzvahs, and bridal showers. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP.

*HARD ROCK CAFE, 22–24 Clinton St., 617-424-ROCK (7625). Hard Rock Cafe offers classic American cuisine served up with a healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll at its new, larger digs. While you eat, check out the largest collection of authentic rock ’n’ roll memorabilia around, stop by the Rock Shop for the coolest gifts and enjoy live music from the hottest bands around. L, D, C, LS. $

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BRAVO, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369- 3474. Chef Jacqueline Kelly brings her creative touch to an eclectic and contemporary menu. The restaurant’s bold 250 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 decor, created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz, meshes with a rotating selection of the MFA’s modern mas- T (617) 956 8751 www.langhamhotels.com terpieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 ___ p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ ___ 58 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 59 EASTERN STANDARD, Hotel Commonwealth, 528 MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617- Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100. This brasserie in the 523-5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of heart of Kenmore Square resembles an old hotel dining room Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. with its decor, but the restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, from His eatery’s specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugu- businessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. Its la, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, amongst menu caters to both crowds, with offerings ranging from the numerous other delights. L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 Good Plate of Offal to veal schnitzel to sandwiches. B, L, D. $$ p.m., Fri–Sun ’til 11 p.m. $

THE GARDNER CAFÉ, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 RISTORANTE BELLA VISTA, 288 Hanover St., 617-367- The Fenway, 617-566-1088. Chef Peter Crowley offers casu- 4999. Located in the heart of the historic North End, this al-yet-elegant, French-infused fare with an artistic twist. The casual yet elegant family-style restaurant offers authentic seasonal menu changes every few weeks, often inspired by Italian cuisine, from escarole soup to lobster fra diavolo. current events at the museum as well as Mrs. Gardner’s own Open daily noon–11:30 p.m. $$ recipe books. Warmer weather allows seating amongst the lush vegetation of the museum’s Monks Garden. L, SB. $$ RISTORANTE SARACENO, 286 Hanover St., 617-227-5888. Neapolitan cuisine served in an intimate atmosphere complete with GREAT BAY, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., charming, beautifully decorated exposed brick walls. Reservations 617-532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow recommended. L noon–3 p.m.; D 3–10:30 p.m. VP, C. $$

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q TEL: 617-266-1010 • FAX: 617-266-9747 WWW.BKKBLUEBOSTON.COM q ANTICO FORNO, 93 Salem St., 617-723-6733. Antico Forno than red sauce. Specializing in creative interpretations of q (Italian for “old stove”) features brick-oven classics such as Italian classics, Terramia offers seasonally based dishes and 8061 panorama_BW 8/14/07 10:45 AMroasted Page chicken 1 with garlic and herbs; pizza with artichoke an extensive wine list in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. D RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 1-866-PFCHANG (866-732-4264) hearts, porcini mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella; and lin- Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $$ PFCHANGS.COM guini with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp, sautéed in a plum tomato sauce and baked in parchment. L Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 3:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat SOUTH BOSTON ’til 10:30 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. $$ AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. ASSAGGIO, 25–29 Prince St., 617-227-7380. This wine bar The newly expanded and renovated waterfront restaurant fea- a taste of taj. and bistro offers nightly specials from its mesquite-wood tures chef Rachel Klein’s global, Asian-influenced menu, as well r grill, as well as some of the best traditional Italian cuisine as steakhouse offerings such as the Painted Hills Farm all-natu- estaurants imbued with an artful, contemporary taste. Complement your ral sirloin and the Brandt all-natural filet. B, L, D, SB. $$$ Enjoy renowned dining in a legendary dinner with one of 110 wines or a unique international beer or microbrew. Reservations accepted. L, D, LS daily LTK BAR AND KITCHEN, 225 Northern Ave., 617-330-7430. creative southwestern cuisine noon–midnight. $$ LTK (Legal Test Kitchen) is just that—a test kitchen that ven- setting at Taj Boston, with a menu of 222 Berkeley Street tures into uncharted waters and pushes the boundaries of Copley Square, Boston CAFFE POMPEI, 280 Hanover St., 617-227-1562. Pompei innovation in both its bar and restaurant menus. With classic favorites and innovative offerings 617.247.2225 features a wide assortment of coffees, 160 wines by the inspired seasonal cocktails, an award-winning wine list and at The Café and The Bar. With a prime glass, Italian cordials, pizza, Italian sandwiches, homemade cannoli multicultural, non-coursed dining options, LTK offers a cut-

estaurants and ice cream imported from Italy. Open daily 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; ting-edge yet comfortable environment. L, D, LS, C. $$$ snakebites

r location on Newbury Street overlooking B 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; LS ’til 3:30 a.m. $ SAUCIETY, Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, 425 Summer St., angus ranch strip steak the Public Garden, the spectacular view CAFFE VITTORIA, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This pop- 617-532-4670. As its name implies, this modern American ular European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of grill is all about the sauce. Sauciety’s dinner menu is weight- fire and spice pasta will be the perfect accompaniment. desserts, cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–mid- ed toward grilled, seared and pan-roasted meat dishes, night, Fri & Sat ’til 12:30 a.m. NC. $ served with a diverse choice of sauces—from parmesan foam to whiskey-spiked ketchup to amber ale caramelized mango margaritas FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Revered onion and beyond. B, L, D, C. $$$$ by visitors and residents for decades, this historic cafe is one fresh grilled salmon fillet of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with tomatoes and lobster cream sauce and seared veal with grilled shrimp in SOUTH END Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of the Italian wonders 20% food discount for parties of six to awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily noon–1 a.m. B&G OYSTERS, 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisti- twenty guests with this ad L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON CENTER MAP. cated South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Harker features LUCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742- bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dish- Just a few reasons to come visit us. 15 arlington street 1 617.536.5700 9200. This North End eatery is still racking up accolades for es like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP. $$ www.cottonwoodboston.com 1 877.482.5267 tajhotels.com/boston its regional Italian cuisine, lively bar and elegant atmosphere. D nightly 5 p.m.–12:15 a.m. C, Valet Parking. $$$. SEE HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. ___ LOCATOR #9 ON CENTER MAP. This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the hus- *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m.___ 60 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 61 ON THE MENU

band and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton Boston the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit Common, 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. This lively hot spot APPETIZERS or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Long takes center stage in the Theatre District and features signa- Boneless Buffalo Tenders ♦ Scallops regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$ ture seasonal surprises as well as “common dishes” for ♦ patrons to share. B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ & Bacon Clam Chowder ICARUS, 3 Appleton St., 617-426-1790. Chef Chris Douglass’ CHIO

Icarus has been a South End staple since 1978. Enjoy New LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT, 26 Park Plaza, Park Square ERA

ENTREES P American cuisine like seared sea scallops or roasted rack of Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617- ♦ ♦ lamb complemented by an extensive wine list, perfect for 227-3115; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; NY Sirloin Filet Mignon OB celebrating or a nice evening out. Mon–Thu 6–9:30 p.m., Fri other locations. Legal Sea Foods, a Boston tradition for more Shepherd Pie ♦ Fish & Chips ♦ B ’til 10 p.m., Sat 5:30–10 p.m., Sun ’til 9 p.m. $$$$ than 50 years, features more than 40 varieties of fresh fish ♦ BY and shellfish as well as an award-winning wine list. There’s no Honey Salmon Chicken, Broccoli TO UNION BAR AND GRILLE, 1357 Washington St., 617-423- doubt why legions of fans have fallen for Legal hook, line and & Ziti ♦ Lobster Ravioli HO

0555. This sleek, upscale American bistro in the SoWa sinker. L & D. $$$ P District features everything from gourmet comfort food like the Reuben sandwich and a beef-and-sausage burger to the P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821; Prudential SANDWICHES award-winning $10K tuna in a roasted tomato vinaigrette. D, Center, 617-378-9961. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, Kennedy’s Sirloin Burger ♦ KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN C, LS, SB. $$$ attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish Mushroom Swiss Burger ♦ 42 Province St. • 617-426-3333 bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass program as Club Sandwich ♦ Dublin www.kennedysmidtown.com THEATRE DISTRICT well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. L, D & Chicken Sandwich ♦ Lobster Roll LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri & arm and enchanting, Kennedy’s is an Irish pub and AVILA MODERN MEDITERRANEAN, One Charles Street Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com. $$. SEE LOCATOR #11 South, 617-267-4810. Enjoy flavors of Spain, Portugal, ON CENTER MAP. WEEKEND BRUNCH steak house offering all the comforts of a traditional pub France, Italy and Greece with a modern flair. The menu Eggs Benedict ♦ Lobster Benedict ♦ Wwith a touch of class. Old World-style dining rooms accent- includes small plates of cod fritters, fried cheese and THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574- ♦ ♦ chicken livers, appetizers of tuna ceviche, onion soup and 2752. Located in the heart of the Theatre District, this Eggs Florentine Omelets ed with historic photos and soft candlelight provide a classic setting, watercress salad, as well as the finest quality all natural restaurant features traditional American fare in a comfortable Irish Breakfast while the mahogany bar offers a relaxed experience. An upbeat piano beef and fresh seafood entrees, with breads, desserts and atmosphere and is a great location for pre- and post-theater bar is featured select nights and during brunch. Just steps from Boston ice creams made fresh daily. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #1 dining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking at ON CENTER MAP. on-site garage is available. B, L, D. $$ Common, theaters and shopping, Kennedy’s is a welcome respite for all.

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RAW BAR Crab, Avocado and Mango Stack ♦ Seared Peppered Ahi Tuna ♦ Shrimp Cocktail

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PRIME RIB & STEAKS et Chart House—the #1 rated seafood chain and waterfront restaurant by Zagat—take you to a place where time stands still, Prime Rib ♦ Filet Mignon ♦ New York Strip ♦ Tenderloin Medallions Lthe historic Hancock Counting House. This Boston landmark once housed the offices of John Hancock, an American patriot. Experience their DESSERT million-dollar renovations while savoring a seamless blend of high qual- Hot Chocolate Lava Cake ity seafood and steaks—including whole, steamed lobster, cracked for you Raspberry Crème Brulée right at your table, and prime rib rubbed with aromatic herbs and spices and slow roasted to succulent perfection. Free valet parking is available. ___ SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 62 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM CLUBS & BARS DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Watch for the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy staff as they serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and neighborhoods shrimp, juicy steaks and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers and salads. If that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live music every night with no cover. SEE LOCA- Davis Square TOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. MERVS O E L IL Porter Square TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Suffolk Listen to the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week CAMBRIDGE Downs while experiencing the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Harvard Inman Union Square Square Square Prudential Center. Featuring a midnight menu Sun–Wed East ’til 1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. Central Square Kendall Boston Square N. End Downtown/ChinatownLogan Airport NIGHTCLUBS Allston Beacon Charles RiverRiver Hill Back THE BEEHIVE, 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069. Nightly Brighton Fenway/ Bay Kenmore 5:30 p.m.–2 a.m.; Sat & Sun Brunch 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Chestnut Coolidge South Hill Corner S. End Castle bar 3–5 p.m. This new South End establishment offers a Boston Island Brookline Mission full and diverse dinner menu, sophisticated cocktail selec- Village Hill tion and nightly live jazz performances, making The Beehive L IN E Jamaica Columbia Point/ the mature hipster’s choice for a fun and funky night out. Pond JFK Library RO O K B Jamaica er Roxbury GAME ON, 82 Lansdowne St., 617-351-7001. Mon–Fri 7 Plain Franklin PHOTO BY D EREK KOUYOUMJIAN a.m.–2 a.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m.–2 a.m. The ultimate for Arnold Park

Arboretum chest THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP: This popular Allston any sports club enthusiast: a bar/restaurant/nightclub built Forest Hills watering hole features a dazzling array of beers inside Fenway Park. The newest jewel in the renovation of West D or from around the world, including a great selection the Fenway area, this nightspot offers a cool, sleek spot in Roslindale of seasonal brews. Refer to listing, page 51. which to sample a full menu and watch the Sox, and other RoxburyGeorge Wright sporting events, on a number of big-screen TVs. Golf Course Stony Brook Mattap an Reservation JILLIAN’S BOSTON, 145 Ipswich St. (behind Fenway PUBS AND BARS Park), 617-437-0300. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun noon– Hyde 2 a.m. Sun–Thu 18+, Fri & Sat 21+ after 8 p.m.. One of s THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227-2098. Boston’s largest entertainment complexes, this fun and Park Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bell in Hand is diverse club features 50 pool tables, 200 high-tech games, the oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub, offering pints, blackjack for fun and six full bars. Lucky Strike Lanes bowl- index food and live music, attracts locals, students and tourists alike. ing is located on the third floor, and there’s late-night danc- Tue—Karaoke night. ing at Tequila Rain (“spring break 52 weeks a year”) on the THE FENWAY 66 first floor. Proper dress required. BLEACHER BAR, 82A Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. No cover. Sun–Wed from 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. KINGS, 10 Scotia St., 617-266-BOWL. Mon 5 p.m.–2 a.m., NORTH END 68 Inside Fenway Park, underneath the bleachers, take in center Tue–Sun 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Voted Best of Boston 2006, field views of America’s most beloved ballpark. With the feel of Kings features state of the art bowling lanes, pool tables and a neighborhood pub and featuring a deli-style menu and cold video technology for sports viewing. With three bars and a BACK BAY 72 clubs & bar beer, Bleacher Bar is open all year round. full-service restaurant serving top-notch American cuisine, Kings is truly a playground for grown-ups. BRISTOL LOUNGE, Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., BEACON HILL 74 617-351-2037. Jazz entertainers create sounds as lush as their setting on a Boston-made, antique Steinert piano. Live GAY AND LESBIAN music nightly. CAMBRIDGE 76 CLUB CAFE, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Mon–Thu CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave., 617-536-4840. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m., Fri & Sat 2 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover. In the 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun ’til 1 a.m. A hangout for Red Sox fans back of the 209 restaurant, you’ll find the Moonshine and JAMAICA PLAIN 78 since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, this classic bar boasts Satellite lounges, voted “Best of Boston” by Boston magazine tons of TVs for watching the Sox—if you get shut out of and The Improper Bostonian for best gay and lesbian Fenway Park across the street—and is loaded with photos nightspot. Wed–Sat at 9 p.m.—Moonshine Video Bar. depicting the histories of Fenway and the Sox. Recently given a BRIGHT LIGHT: Gas lamps major facelift, the Cask now also boasts Oliver’s, a new back MACHINE, 1254 Boylston St., 617-536-1950. Fri & Sat noon– and brick buildings, such as room nightclub with a dance floor and second bar. 2 a.m. Cover varies. Cash only. With two dance floors, four these in Beacon Hill, are two bars, six pool tables, pinball machines, video games and hallmarks of the city’s historic CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Daily 11 a.m.– theme nights, this club offers Boston’s gay and lesbian party- neighborhoods. Refer to page 74. 1 a.m. Also: Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The model for the goers a plethora of nightlife options. Thu at 10 p.m.—Karaoke beloved sitcom, this Back Bay pub is one of the top tourist with Adam Morris; Fri—VJ Tom Yaz and DJ Darrin Friedman; PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF ___attractions in Boston. Live weekend entertainment. Sat—Shelter featuring DJ Punketta Dollie. ___ 64 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 22–OCTOBER 5, 2008 65 WINTER Park

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