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INCLUDING: Head of the Charles Regatta, Fall Foliage, Apple Picking and More!

www.panoramamagazine.com Now in our 2nd d Breaking Year!!! contents Recor COVER STORY 16 Autumn in the Hub From classical music to colorful foliage, our best bets for fall fun ® DEPARTMENTS The Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change! 6 around the hub 6 news & notes 13 dining 9 kids corner 14 nightlife 10 on stage 15 style 12 on exhibit

21 the hub directory 22 current events 49 freedom trail 30 clubs & bars 51 shopping 32 museums & galleries 56 mind & body Men 38 maps 57 restaurants Love It 43 sightseeing 68 NEIGHBORHOODS Too!!! 78 5 questions with… Stage and screen legend DAME JULIE ANDREWS “YOU’LL LOVE IT. IT’S HILARIOUS. GO SEE IT!” - Joy Behar, The View “FRESH, FUNNY & SIMPL Y on the cocover:ver: TERRIFIC!” Fall is here, which - LA Times means the Boston arareaea is once again ROWIN’ ON THE RIVER: Great Rates For Groups! To reserve call (617) 426-4499 ext. 25 treated to the A local fall tradition,tradition, the Head of brilliant reds,reds, yellows the Charles Regatta takes over and oranges of the the banks of the Charles River for one weekendweekend eacheach October. STUART STREET PLAYHOUSE leaves turturningning colorcolor.. Refer to feature story, page 16. TELECHARGE 800-447-7400 OR AT BOX OFFICE WINDOW PHOTO ©2002 CARLOS RODRUEJO/CARIDOSSA 200 Stuart Street at the Radisson Hotel Boston www.menopausethemusical.com ___ OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 3 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.panoramamagazine.com

October 10–23, 2005 Volume 55 • Number 11

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CHARITY BEGINS IN calendar of events aroundtheby Christinehub Celli & Josh B. Wardrop THE KITCHEN news¬es The competitive nature of WEDNESDAY, the Boston dining scene OCTOBER 12 takes a backseat for one The Coolidge Corner Theatre night in October, as some of presents comedian Chris Elliot the top chefs and restau- reading from his new novel, The rants in the city unite for a Shroud of the Thwacker, fol- charity event benefiting one lowed by a screening of his wild- of Boston’s most venerable ly underrated and wildly weird community resources. 1994 film Cabin Boy. Refer to Cooking for a Cause—a listing, page 23. tasting event treating par- ticipants to food and wine THURSDAY, samples from acclaimed OCTOBER 13 eateries such as The The Out On The Edge Queer Fireplace, Bambara, Les Theater Festival kicks off Zygomates and many tonight at the Boston Center for more—takes place October the Arts, with writer/performer/ 15 at 7 p.m., and will raise dancer Paul Bonin-Rodriguez in money for East End House, Fringe and Fringe Ability. Refer to an organization founded in listing, page 28. 1875 as one of the country’s first settlement houses. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 East End House has AND SATURDAY, served Boston’s low-income OCTOBER 15 population for more than a Caroline Rhea, stand-up century, providing every- comic, talk show host and An Open Door Policy thing from baby wellness former co-star on “Sabrina, The ut-of-towners can be forgiven for equating the word “Fenway” with just one thing: clinics to New Deal pro- Teenage Witch,” performs at the Obaseball. And while it’s true that Fenway Park is the home of our beloved Boston Red grams during the Great Comedy Connection in Faneuil Sox, the Fenway is actually one of Boston’s main hotbeds of culture and education. On Depression. Today, they con- Hall. Refer to listing, page 22. October 10, the Fenway Alliance—a coalition of arts, cultural and academic institutions tinue to provide shelter, food located throughout the neighborhood—hosts their fourth annual Opening Our Doors! and financial assistance to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 event to showcase the best of what the Fenway has to offer. those in Boston who most At Symphony Hall, universally Lovers of fine art will have the opportunity to visit top museums located in the neigh- desperately need it. hailed tap virtuoso Savion Glover borhood—including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and The Cooking for a Cause performs solo on stage, accom- university galleries at Mass. College of Art, Simmons and Wheelock College—free of event will see restaurants panied by live classical musicians charge, while area musical groups such as the Boston Conservatory Percussion Ensemble specializing in all manner of playing the works of master com- and New England Conservatory’s Tel Aviv Trio will perform. The epicenter of Opening Our cuisine, including the French posers like Vivaldi and Bach. Doors will be Mass. College of Art’s Pozen Center at 621 Huntington Ave., where Mass. bistro fare at Brasserie Jo, Refer to listing, page 23. College of Art students will host a runway show of their own designs, and musicians from Chinese cuisine from Peking nearby Berklee College of Music will play. Refer to listing, page 26. Tom’s and the Southern bar- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 becue found at Rouge, sup- Benin’s Gangbé Brass Band perform their unique, infectious collision news & notes 6 • kids corner 9 • on stage 10 • plying patrons with sam- of African polyrhythm, voodoo grooves, call-and-response and New plings of delicious dishes, Orleans jazz live this afternoon at the Somerville Theatre. Refer to on exhibit 12 • dining 13 • nightlife 14 • style 15 ___ cont. on page 8 >> listing, page 26. ___ PHOTO COURTESY OF THE I SABELLA S TEWART G ARDNER M USEUM PAUL B ONIN-RODRIGUEZ PHOTO BY D EBORAH O RTIZ; 6 PANORAMA S AVION G LOVER PHOTO BY L EN I RISH OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 7

around the hub NEWS & NOTES around the hub KIDS CORNER

is certainly the case with e.e. cummings, who eschewed capital letters but utilized the English language with such exuber- ance and unabashed sensuality that he Hordes of Gourds scarcely need- alloween comes a week early at ed them to LIFE IS GOOD this year’s Life is Good Pumpkin draw atten- PUMPKIN FESTIVAL H Festival. Attendees at the free festival tion or Boston Common October 22 from can play a part in setting a new emphasis to noon–8 p.m. Guinness World Record for most his work. Jack-O-Lanterns in one place by bringing votive candles On October Table and carved pumpkins, or pumpkins to carve on-site into 16, at 2 the perfect Jack-O-Lantern. The family-friendly event is p.m., the Manners set to include great food, live bands and entertainment, a Forest Hills CHILDREN’S COOKING AND pie-eating contest, costume parade, face painting, magic Cemetery in ETIQUETTE CLASS shows, and the Gargantuan Gourd Guessing Game. Best Jamaica Plain French Library & Cultural Center of all, money raised at the event will go to Camp (cummings’ 53 Marlborough St. • 617-912-0400 October 15 Sunshine, a national retreat for children with life-threat- final resting ening illnesses and their families. Refer to listing, page 27. place) hosts a Do you cherish dreams of your —Jane E. Coulter special cele- child as an elite sous chef, or bration of the poised regally at the head of a poet’s life and long formal table? Do you just SAM I AM(ADEUS) work on what wish they’d stop throwing would have spaghetti on the wall? On GREEN EGGS AND Some things just been his 111th Saturday, October 15, the French HAMADEUS go together— Tsai Performance Center birthday. Library & Cultural Center hosts an October 22 peanut butter and << cont. accompanied by Call 617-876-4444 for ticket Poets Charles Coe, Michael afternoon of cooking and dining. jelly, fish and chips, from page 7 beer and wine from information. Hoerman, Robert K. Outfitted in chef’s hats and Dr. Seuss and Mozart.…Okay, maybe some of the city’s Johnson and John Sturm aprons, children begin by learning those last two seem like a stretch, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY, top wine shops and brew- will recite cummings’ how to prepare a dish in the don’t tell that to composer/conductor DEAR e.e. eries. The event will also poems and their own, fol- kitchen before being taught the Rob Kapilow, who teams with classical feature a silent auction and Eventually, even the great- lowed by a guided walk to proper etiquette to enjoy that dish. music combo Boston Musica Viva to live swing music from est spinners of verse go on cummings’ burial site. All The day ends in a beautiful present his original opera Green Eggs and Hamadeus, which Boston’s renowned Winiker to join that big Dead Poets in all, a fine opportunity to Belgian ballroom with dinner. mixes Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Dr. Seuss’s classic Orchestra. The event takes Society in the sky. But, for pay respects to one of the Reservations for the event are Green Eggs and Ham and is designed as a fun way to intro- place at the historic Union the true greats, their words giants of 20th century required by October 12—after all, duce kids to classical music. So would you listen in a hall? Club, 8 Park St., in Boston’s live on, ensuring that they American poetry. Refer to an RSVP is just good etiquette. Sure you would, you’ll have a ball! Refer to listing, page 24. ___ Beacon Hill neighborhood. won’t be forgotten, and this listing, page 43. —James Sligh —Kevin Spak ___ 8 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 9 around the hub ON STAGE by Christopher Wallenberg Theatre District Dining Crystal Other Clear Hot Picks 700 SUNDAYS The Opera House Beginning October 18

fter win- Aning the Tony Award Best Italian Restaurant 2003 —Boston Magazine last spring for his one-man BOSTON BALLET’S CINDERELLA, 177 Tremont St., Boston Broadway play, Billy Crystal told a throng of reporters The Wang Theatre, October 13–23. 617.778.6841 gathered backstage he so loved performing 700 Sundays Imported from the National Ballet of www.teatroboston.com that when the hit New York engagement was finished, he Canada, James Kudelka’s critically reservations accepted wanted to take the show on the road. “Mr. Oscar” is making hailed staging of this timeless tale 123 good on that promise, bringing his intensely personal (pictured above) tosses aside the show to select cities. The play finds the wisecracking clichés of a rich man transforming a actor-comedian-entertainer doing what he does best: poor peasant girl, instead finding the smart-alecky impersonations and razor-sharp character heart of their storybook romance. creation. While he won’t be pimping his unforgettable THEATRE DISTRICT, SpeakEasy Fernando (“You look mahvelous!”), he will be bringing to Stage Company, Ongoing. “NYPD life a host of famous faces, including Billie Holiday, from 4 Blue” vet Bill Brochtrup, who toiled his years growing up amidst the jazz scene in New York in a small but memorable role as City. Expect broad humor, lots of laughs and the high like- Sipowicz’s gay assistant on the lihood of sold-out performances. Refer to listing, page 28. long-running cop show, stars in the East Coast premiere of TV scribe 1 Richard Kramer’s new play. 1237 Hancock St. 25 West Sreet Quincy Center Boston Common HAIRSPRAY, The Opera House, 617-774-1200 617-426-1222 through October 15. Everybody www.fajitasandritas.com loves an underdog. Just look at 4 Hairspray’s tubby teenage heroine Tracy Turnblad, who becomes a popular hoofer on a hit TV dance program, then leads the protest 2 A ROYAL FLUSH when the white producer won’t allow black kids on the show. URINETOWN A tongue-in-cheek tale about an Orwellian A NUMBER, Lyric Stage Company, THE MUSICAL town where residents are forced to pay for Lyric Stage Company Beginning October 19. British that most basic of human functions would Through October 16 critical darling Caryl Churchill 3 seem to make for an unlikely Broadway weighs in on one of the hot-button musical. But this gleefully irreverent Brechtian spoof, which ethical issues of our time with this sends up other musicals while simultaneously celebrating the provocative story of a young man artform, became a surprise commercial and critical hit in New who discovers he’s one of a number York and even won several major Tony Awards. The Lyric’s of clones produced by his father. new production has proven so popular that the company ___ has added more performances. Refer to listing, page 29. Refer to listings, pages 23 & 27–29. B OSTON B ALLET PHOTO BY J OHN D EANE SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 10 PANORAMA around the hub ON EXHIBIT by Scott Roberto around the hub DINING Falling Studio Meating of the Minds Spotlight Down NORTHEAST BEER DINNER Portsmouth Redbones • 55 Chester St., Somerville Brewery and MOMENTUM 5: 617-628-2200 • October 17 PAUL CHAN Dogfish Head with Institute of Contemporary Art BOSTON VEGETARIAN Redbones’ Through January 16 FOOD FESTIVAL acclaimed barbe- Reggie Lewis Athletic Center erie and 1350 Tremont St. • 617-424-8846 cue. The $40-per- Eironic, satir- October 22 person dinner is ic and spiritu- capped off by talks al, Paul Chan’s t’s not a rivalry up there from some of the computer- Iwith the Capulets and the brewers represent- animated video Montagues, but vegetarians ed on the menu. projection 1st Just to the and meat-eaters sometime Meanwhile, Light is a pow- FORT POINT south of co-exist a little uneasily. This herbivores can OPEN STUDIOS erful comment October 13–16 downtown fall, however, lovers of flora discover an oasis on our chaotic Boston lies and fauna will both be of delights at the Boston green way of life. This times. Pre- a thriving neighborhood in which served by a pair of October Vegetarian Food Festival on venerable free festival is a sented as part of the ICA’s Momentum series, which high- more than 400 artists live and work. food fests. Carnivores should October 22, where free food resource for vegetarians or lights new work by emerging artists, the criss-crossing In fact, despite encroaching devel- head to Redbones in samples, educational exhibits anyone thinking about tak- silhouettes present a “Rapture in reverse,” in which God’s opment due to the increasingly hot Somerville on October 17 for and cooking demonstrations ing the plunge into a world final judgement calls not souls up to Heaven, but their pos- local real estate market, the Fort the Northeast Beer Dinner, an from award-winning chefs without veal chops. sessions instead, while people plummet to earth. Evocative Point Channel area near the Hub’s event coupling seasonal (including Ken Bergeron, —Jane E. Coulter and and mesmerizing, the floating and falling figures reflect waterfront remains home to New beers from brewers like pictured above) celebrate the Reshma Melwani our own upside-down world. Refer to listing, page 32. England’s largest and oldest arts community. In order to celebrate and showcase this diverse collec- Q & A WITH WOLFGANG PUCK tive, the Fort Point Arts Community The world-renowned Hollywood chef visits Boston on October 21 to hosts its 26th annual Open Studios sign copies of his newest book, Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy, at Boston Weekend, the longest-standing University’s School of Management Auditorium, 595 Commonwealth event of its kind in the city. Here’s a Ave. Call 617-267-8484 for information. —Josh B. Wardrop rundown: • October 13 from 5–8 p.m.— Q: Is this book “Wolfgang Puck for beginners”? Group Show Opening, FPAC A: It’s not a book about impressing restaurant chefs. It’s a Gallery, 300 Summer St. book to help people cook at home, with recipes featuring GENIUS LOVES COMPANY • October 14 from 4–7:30 p.m.— ingredients available in grocery stores—not foie gras or Open Studios Preview. white truffles. It simplifies recipes and gets people excited VARIATIONS Since the days of Mrs. Gardner herself, • October 15 & 16 from noon–6 about cooking in their own kitchens again. ON A THEME both art and music have had a home p.m.—Open Studios: the work of Isabella Stewart Q: Your company has taken over catering and food at her namesake museum. In this spirit, 250 artists, ranging from sculp- Gardner Museum service at Boston’s Museum of Science. What plans do you have for the museum? Through November 13 the Fenway institution presents a col- ture to jewelry to painting, is dis- A: Obviously, we want to upgrade the quality of the food, but more so we want to really focus on laboration between artist Sol LeWitt—whose wall drawing of played at spaces throughout the expanding the number of catered events there. With its beautiful views of the river, it could be a multi-colored, undulating lines adorns the special exhibition area, and an art party—which great hosting spot for weddings, bar mitzvahs and such. gallery—and world-renowned flutist Paula Robison, who, includes live music, food and art along with a trio of other musicians, performs one of four activities for the kids—takes Q: Do you make it to Boston often? Mozart flute quartets in the gallery at a random time every place under a giant tent on A A: I was last here six months ago. My son, though, wants to go to MIT, so I’ll be back probably in ___ day through the end of the show. Refer to listing, page 32. Street. Refer to listing, page 26. the spring to visit. Who knows—if he gets in, I might have to open a restaurant out here! ___ TOP RIGHT ARTWORK BY J ENNIFER L EWIS (PIRATE, 2005) 12 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 13 around the hub NIGHTLIFE around the hub STYLE by Marketa Hulpachova Greta is Think (and Get Ready to Rock Great Drink) Pink doing it, so I SHAG LATE NIGHT GRETA GARBO just brought CENTENNIAL 840 Summer St. • 617-268-2500 the trend here. Brattle Theatre Thursdays from 7 –11 p.m. Through October 19 And Thursday n honor of ver a year ago, coiffure is good—it’s a Iwhat Opioneer Sandy Poirier “get your hair would have departed Newbury Street to done, have been the open his own award-winning some cham- reclusive Shag Hair Salon in South pagne and head screen Boston. Now he’s revolution- out” kind of legend’s izing the local hair scene with night. 100th birth- Shag Late Night—a weekly day, the after-hours loungefest com- Q: Do clients Brattle bining hair, makeup, music come out with Theatre is and champagne. crazy rock showcasing star hair? some of Greta Garbo’s classic films through October Q: You’ve been doing hair A: Not crazy— 19, including Anna Karenina (1935) and one of her last for over 20 years. Why did edgy. No soccer films, 1939’s Ninotchka. The Greta Garbo Centennial you get into it? mom or news- Celebration also features some of her early silent films, A: Honestly, to meet girls. caster hair. [We] and a screening of Grand Hotel, the 1932 Oscar winner Rarely is the consumption of a few Plus I was always into cre- definitely get for Best Picture in which the actress delivered what favorite libations considered a char- ativity, so I wanted a job that more of a would become her trademark line: “I vant to be alone.” itable act. But throughout the month deviated from the normal. creative crowd Refer to listing, page 23. of October, at any one of seven local here. —Reshma Melwani pubs owned by the Glynn Hospitality Q: How did you get the idea that [the space] is all rough Group, patrons can sip (or guzzle) for Late Night? Q: What made you choose from the outside, and when RUN (TO) for a good cause. Establishments A: People want to go to this location? you walk in, it’s got that loft, LOLA, RUN including The Black Rose (160 State salons after work. New York A: We’re the antithesis of a art studio feel. It’s off the St., 617-742-2286) and Hurricane and Vegas salons have been Newbury Street salon. I like beaten track. BARLOLA O’Reilly’s (150 Canal St., 617-722- 160 Commonwealth 0161) are offering special ‘pink AXE SLINGERS Ave. • 617-266-1122 drinks’ and donating a dollar from Nothing stops a big every drink purchased to the Ellie FIRST ACT If the frustrated night out in its tracks Fund and its campaign to fight GUITAR STUDIO axeman within faster than that bloat- against breast cancer. Choose from 745 Boylston St. you is missing 617-226-7899 ed over-stuffed feeling you get from a heavy meal. Not a specialty concoctions like the his/her other problem at BarLola, a stylish new tapas lounge specializing Bacardi O Cosmo (pictured), the half, stop by First Act Guitar Studio. in diminutive Spanish appetizers that leave you ready for a Think Pink Margarita and the Coco Blocks away from the prestigious full night’s worth of partying. Or you could head straight to Kiss, made with flavored rum, Berklee School of Music, this new the bar to sample lavish desserts, a wide selection of amaretto, pineapple juice and guitar shop is a bona fide rocker’s wines, or BarLola’s signature cocktail, “The Lolita.” A blend grenadine. With delicious options paradise. Seasoned metalheads will of Stoli Persik, Gran Torres and mango juice, the Lolita like those, even beer drinkers can appreciate limited-edition master- comes topped with an edible orchid, symbolizing love and make a sweet “sacrifice” to help pieces like the $1,500 Devil-Cut Lola (pictured above) and the store’s computerized custom gui- luxury, and looking pretty snazzy to boot. win this very important battle. tar builder. For the rookies, there’s the more affordable ME501 ($320). So whether you’re Angus ___ —Kevin Spak —James Sligh Young-in-training or a skilled pro, you’re sure to find the stringed vixen that’s just right for you. ___ GUITAR PHOTO BY M ARKETA H ULPACHOVA 14 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 15 ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM1 This year, more than 7,000 athletes from Boston’s reputation as a great sports town around the globe, and from some of Boston certainly doesn’t fade in the fall, even if the and Cambridge’s own universities, such as Red Sox go home without a second consecu- MIT, Harvard and Boston College, will take tive World Series trophy (a concept not even to the waters October 22 & 23 for spirited dreamt about in this region for the better competition, while visitors stake out picnic part of a century). Don’t forget, not far from spots along the river and cheer them on. the city, Foxboro’s Gillette Stadium is home Refer to listings, page 27. to the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, as well CUE THE DANCING GIRLS as the New England (AND BOYS) 2 Revolution of Major League Soccer In the fall, it seems pumpkins are every- (next home game: October 15 against the where—including, apparently, the type that Chicago Fire). And puck-happy New turn magically into a horse-drawn carriage. Englanders are also glowing with delight at On October 13, Boston Ballet begins the imminent resumption of goal-scoring another season of twirling and leaping with AUTUMN and fisticuffs that were lost during last their rendition of the beloved Prokofiev clas- year’s NHL strike—the Boston sic Cinderella at the Wang Theater. Bruins play at the TD Banknorth Garden If you prefer a bit of tap to a pirouette, October 20 & 22, against the Buffalo Sabres then check out the master, Savion and Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively. Glover, on October 16 at Symphony in the But the biggest single competitive sport- Hall. The acclaimed performer will be per- ing event of the fall is probably the Head forming a new show, of the Charles Regatta. Since Classical Savion, that sees 1965, some of the world’s best rowers and him unite his stirring tap- ROW YOUR BOAT: The 41st annual Head of the Charles scullers have come to Boston to take part in dancing talent with classi- Regatta attracts rowers from all the event, which features a series of three- cal compositions by mas- over the world to the shores of the HUB mile longboat races on the Charles River. ters like Vivaldi and Bach. Charles River October 22 & 23.

From the Head of the Charles Regatta to apple picking to colorful foliage, our best bets for fall fun in Boston by Josh B. Wardrop

______APPLE PHOTO BY C RAIG M ACC ORMACK; 16 PANORAMA ABOVE PHOTO ©2002 CARLOS RODRUEJO/CARIDOSSA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 17

ENJOY THEATER, FROM menus with special dishes reflecting the sea- TUESDAYS TO SUNDAYS 4 sonal harvest. This October, make a point of Summer is something of a dormant season sampling such delicacies as the butternut for theater in Boston, but with the falling of squash risotto at Cuvée (254 Newbury the leaves comes the arrival of top touring St., 617-536-7077), the roasted beet tower productions to Hub stages, and this year is with sherry dressing at Lucy’s (242 no exception. The legendary Dame Julie Harvard St., Brookline, 617-232-5829), wild Andrews arrives in town this month king salmon with natural apple cider reduc- to make her directorial debut when The Boy tion and spinach salad with roasted native Friend takes the stage October 11 at the pears at Henrietta’s Table (One Shubert Theatre. Mitch Albom’s autobio- Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661-5005), or the graphical hit Tuesdays with Morrie, starring organic long bone veal chop with potatoes Harold Gould (replacing Hal Linden and a celery root and squash torte at at the 11th hour), opens October 18 at the Umbria (295 Franklin St., 617-338-1000). Colonial Theatre. And that same day, funny- man Billy Crystal brings his own GET YOUR OSCAR PICKS IN EARLY7 much-acclaimed autobiographical one-man Summer may be the time for blockbusters, show about his childhood and his relation- but the films expected to compete for Oscars ship with his father, 700 Sundays, to the are being released beginning this month. Opera House for a limited run. For the multiplex dwellers, there’s GETTING MEDIEVAL: THE ROARING ’20s: Stage HEAR THE FAT Cameron Crowe’s latest, Elizabethtown you’re seeing your breath, King Richard’s Faire in Carver and screen icon Julie Andrews LADIES SING 3 TAKE YOUR PICK (starring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten the next day “Indian sum- features everything from jousting directs a revival of Sandy 5 tourneys to animal trainers After a summer that was If you’re craving the fresh tastes and aro- Dunst) and biopics ranging from Capote, mer” takes hold and it’s 85 Wilson’s The Boy Friend at the who demonstrate their skills. Shubert Theatre. pretty light on arias, opera mas of a country orchard, a plethora of starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, to in the shade. However, one finds its voice again this apple-picking opportunities exist within 30 Domino starring Keira Knightley (about thing all New Englanders fall. The Handel miles of Boston. Explore the apple crops of real-life bounty hunter Domino Harvey), to look forward to is throw- and Haydn one of the oldest farms in America during a Good Night, and Good Luck, about news- ing off the unforgiving shorts and swim- Society kicks off its 191st season with a trip to Marino Lookout Farm man Edward R. Murrow, directed by suits of summer and wrapping up in a nice performance of Henry Purcell’s Dido and (89 Pleasant St., South Natick, 508-653- George Clooney. All hit theaters on warm sweater. Local merchants are break- Aeneas, October 14–16, at the Cutler 0653), while children enjoy their petting zoo, October 14, and most should be showing ing out the best of their sweater stock right Majestic Theatre. Word has it the show is pony rides and “hay play.” Shelburne at the Loews Boston Common (corner or now, including Saks Fifth worth seeing simply for its elaborate stag- Farm (106 West Acton Rd., Stow, 978- Tremont and Avery streets, 617-333-FILM) Avenue, (750 Boylston St., 617-262-8500) ing, which includes setting the story on an 897-9287) offers pick-your-own apples or or the Kendall Square Cinema (One Kendall which just added a new line of cashmere “island” surrounded by actual water. you can opt to let others do the work for you Square, Cambridge, 617-499-1996). from designer Brunello Cucinelli, Pavo Boston Baroque begins its and simply purchase crisp apples of all If your taste is slightly less Hollywood Real (100 Huntington Ave., Shops at the 32nd season October 21 & 22 with two sorts at their roadside stand. Or, if you find and more esoteric, the Harvard Film Prudential) which sells hand-woven South semi-staged performances of Handel’s early a day of searching for the perfect apple is Archive, MIT and the Center for Latino American sweaters, and Alan Italian-language opera Agrippina, written best accented with liquid refreshment, jour- Arts are teaming up for the Boston Bilzerian (34 Newbury St., 617-536- by the composer when he was just 24 ney to the Nashoba Valley Latino International Film 1001) which sells high-end knits for men years old, at New England Conservatory’s Winery (100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road, Festival (October 14–23), which will and women. Jordan Hall. Bolton, 978-779-5521) and indulge in tast- screen more than 70 films from 14 coun- Finally, Opera Boston kicks off ings of their wide selection of fruit wines tries of origin. Visit www.bliff.org for a HAVE A WILD KNIGHT OUT9 its 25th season with three performances of and brandies. complete schedule of screenings. South of Boston, in cranberry-bog filled Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Consul on Carver, the arrival of autumn brings with October 21, 23 & 25, also at the Cutler. The SAMPLE TASTES OF THE SEASON6 WEATHER FALL’S ARRIVAL it the 16th century. The annual King 1950 opera about a woman who risks every- The arrival of autumn also sees Boston-area WITH A NEW SWEATER 8 Richard’s Faire, hosted weekends thing to join her husband in exile, is sung in restaurants turning over a new It’s hard to dress appropriately for autumn and holiday Mondays through October 23 ___ English with projected titles. culinary leaf, as many eateries unveil fall in New England. One day, it’s 46 degrees and is an 80-acre wooded recreation of a ___ TOP LEFT PHOTO BY D IANE S OBOLEWSKI 18 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 19 thehubdirectory OUR GUIDE TO WHAT TO DO, SEE, BUY AND EAT IN BOSTON index CURRENT EVENTS 22

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TRUE COLORS: medieval English market Maynard and Stow (Rte.2 to Rte. 2A, to Rte. Early October is the perfect time village, boasting all of the FREEDOM TRAIL 49 of year to spy peak foliage all 27 South to Rte. 117 East to I-95 to the over the city, as demonstrated by period amenities—honeyed Mass Pike), and enjoy a relaxing foliage this colorful ivy in Beacon Hill. mead, jousting tourneys, daytrip while making stops at Concord’s SHOPPING 51 artisan shops and roasted historic sites—Walden Pond and turkey legs—without the the Old North Bridge. MIND & BODY 56 plagues, lice and constant warfare. Watch If a longer road trip is a possibility, minstrels, jugglers, dueling swordsmen, gar- it’s hard to beat the Mohawk Trail RESTAURANTS 57 goyles, falconers, mud beggars and gypsy (Mass Pike West to I-91 North to Rte. 2 dancers vie for the King’s affection—and for West, or just take Rte. 2 West from I-95). NEIGHBORHOODS 68 yours. Refer to listing, page 26. One of the country’s original scenic routes, the Trail runs 63 miles from Orange, PEEP A NEW LEAF (OR TWO)10 Mass. west toward New York, offering top Right now is peak foliage season throughout views of mountains, historic towns and TOWERING ABOVE: most of Massachusetts (except the At 62 stories, the heralded, state parks. I.M. Pei-designed John Hancock Berkshires, which are slightly past peak). And if you’d rather leave the driving to Tower dominates its Copley There’s no better spot within city limits to someone else and see fall foliage in a truly Square locale, not to mention enjoy red, orange and yellow leaves than Boston’s skyline. Refer to unique way, head north to the Merrimack listing, page 44. Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Valley (Rte. 93 North to Rte. 101 West) to Plain. This botanical garden boasts 265 Wilton, N.H. There, you can board a special acres of plants and trees, most of which diesel sightseeing train that will take you sprout brilliant colors come the autumn. through the colorful, woodsy scenery the If you have a car to hop into, your leafy old-fashioned way, courtesy of Wilton odysseys are even more varied. Get out of Scenic Railroad (603-654-RAIL). the gridlock and drive some of the roads Additional contributions by Jane Coulter, less traveled through Concord, Acton, ___ Reshma Melwani and James Sligh. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 20 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 21 CURRENT EVENTS CECILIA BARTOLI, Bank of America Celebrity Series, NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. Csardas—an improvised free-spirited dance considered anti- Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 617-482-2595. Fri & Sat at 8:45 p.m. Cover: $15. Nick’s is the city’s longest- establishment and revolutionary two centuries ago—to life. Oct 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $68–105. The world-renowned running comedy club. Oct 13–15—Comedy Central’s Brad mezzo-soprano returns to Boston. Mastrangelo; Oct 20-22—Spike Tobin. SAVION GLOVER, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 617-876-4275. Oct 16 at 5 p.m. Tickets: $31–58. The Tony EMMANUEL MUSIC, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Award-winning tap master returns to Boston with a new show, 617-536-3356. Admission: free will offering. Oct 16 at 10 CONVENTIONS & EXPOS Classical Savion, that sees him accompanied live by classical

a.m.—Conductor Craig Smith leads the Orchestra and musicians performing works by Vivaldi, Bach and others. curr Chorus of Emmanuel Music in the Weekly Cantata, Bach’s BAYSIDE EXPO CENTER, 200 Mount Vernon St., Columbia BWV 8; Oct 23 at 10 a.m.—Bach’s BWV 164. Point, 617-474-6000. Oct 14–16—Boston’s Women’s Show, the ultimate girl’s day out. Enjoy a day out with the girlfriends, FILM relax, get pampered and have fun; Oct 15 & 16—National ents

COMEDY Franchise and Business Opportunity Show. THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876- ent e

v 6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $9; THE COMEDY CONNECTION, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall students & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6. Classic, cut- Marketplace, 617-248-9700. Cover and times may vary. Call DANCE ting-edge and world cinema with a different double feature for full schedule. Named “The Best Comedy Club in the almost every day. Now showing: Greta Garbo Centennial Country” (USA Today), this venue has featured national and CINDERELLA, Boston Ballet, The Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Celebration, featuring screenings of Garbo films, including: Oct

local stand-up acts such as Wendy Liebman, Chris Rock, 800-447-7400. Performances Oct 13–23: Thu at 7 p.m., Fri at 8 11 & 12—Ninotchka; Oct 17 & 18—Flesh & The Devil and v ent e

Rosie O’Donnell and Dave Chappelle. Tickets: $12–40. Oct p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $39–105. The Temptress. Special event: Oct 20—The Boston premiere of ents 10 & 17 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase hosted by Kevin This timeless story is told in a fresh new way by acclaimed cho- Swimming Upstream, with an appearance and Q&A session Knox; Oct 11 & 18 at 8 p.m.—Paul Nardizzi; Oct 12 at 8 reographer James Kudelka, artistic director of the National Ballet with the film’s producer, writer and subject, Anthony Fingleton. p.m.—Rich Ceisler; Oct 13 & 20 at 8:30 p.m.—Frank of Canada, where it premiered last year to great reviews. Santos, The R-Rated Hypnotist; Oct 14 & 15—Caroline Perfectly matched with Prokofiev’s evocative score, Cinderella is COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 617-

curr Rhea; Oct 23 at 8 p.m.—Tony V. the magical tale of a plucky housemaid’s undying belief in happi- 734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: ness beyond her drudgery and the transforming power of love. $8.50; members $5.50; seniors & children $5.50. This independ- PHOTO: DECCA/FERDINANDO S CIANNA THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 Mass. ent movie house screens recent indie films, as well as the clas- CECILIA BARTOLI: The world-renowned mezzo- Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors CSARDAS: THE TANGO OF THE EAST, Sanders Theatre, 45 sics. Oct 10—The New England Student Video Festival, Boston- soprano appears with Orchestra La Scintilla of open at 7:30 p.m.; nightly shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-876-4275. Oct 20 at 7:30 p.m. area college students select student films from throughout New Zürich Opera, performing the music of Handel and complete schedule. Cover: $3–7. A place where fresh talent Tickets: $20–37. Zotlan Zsurafski leads his Budapest Ensemble England for this special screening; Oct 12—Cabin Boy, with an his contemporaries. Refer to listing, right. is discovered and headliners experiment. Oct 11 & 18— in a performance of music, dance and song as they bring the appearance by star Chris Elliot; Oct 17—A Brief History of Time. Magic Lounge; Oct 12—Tony Dalhaus, Jennifer Myskowski, Ann Podolski and others; Oct 13 & 20—Dan Sally Show with guest comedians; Oct 16 & 23—Erin Judge Presents: CLASSICAL Drew Spangler, Amanda White, Marc Basch and others.

BOSTON BAROQUE, New England Conservatory’s Jordan DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, Remington’s Restaurant, Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., 617-484-9200. Oct 21 & 22 at 124 Boylston St., 617-482-0110. Call for reservations and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23–64. Sam Helfrich directs two semi- complete schedule. Showtimes: Thu–Sat at 9 p.m.; open mike staged productions of Handel’s opera, Agrippina, sung in Sun at 9 p.m. Cover: $10–15. Located in an actual bank vault Italian with projected English titles. downstairs in Remington’s Eating and Drinking Exchange, this club features top area comics. Oct 13—Greg Howell and BOSTON CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY, 617-349-0086. Oct friends; Oct 14 & 15—Danny Kelly; Oct 16—Bob Gautreau 14 at 8 p.m., at Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St. and Oct 16 hosts open mike night. at 8 p.m., at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. Tickets: $17–46. The BCMS performs works IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Showtimes: by Beethoven, Paulus and Schubert. Wed & Thu at 8 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets: $15–20, dinner packages available. Every Wed at 8:00—Lost in BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERTS, Jesuit Urban Boston, a “wicked pissah” show about Boston’s unique charac- Center, 775 Harrison Ave., 617-661-1812. Oct 22 at 8 p.m. ter. Thu–Sat—Yankee Swap Death Match, audience-inspired Tickets: $25–59. Internationally acclaimed Baroque orchestra improvisation mixed with sketch comedy; Every Thu at 10:00 Europa Galante performs works by Mozart, Telemann, Monza p.m.—The Madness; Every Friday at Midnight—Local comedy and Vivaldi. troupes perform in The Night Shift; Every Sat at midnight —The Midnight Show. BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., 617-266-1200. Tickets: $29–108. JIMMY TINGLE’S OFF BROADWAY, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Renowned throughout the world for its distinctive sound, Somerville, 617-591-1616. Call for reservations and complete impressive range and virtuosity, the Boston Symphony schedule. Founded by comic, actor and writer Jimmy Tingle, Orchestra celebrates its 125th year in a season that brings this multi-use venue features both established and aspiring fresh perspectives to a well-known repertoire while offering performers. Thu–Sat at 7:30 p.m.—Jimmy Tingle’s American insights into the future of classical music. Oct 13, 15 & 18 Dream, tickets: $15–25, seniors $13.50–22.50, students at 8 p.m. and Oct 14 at 1:30 p.m.—The BSO is joined by $7.50–12.50. guest conductor Jens Georg Bachmann and pianist Andraes Haefliger; Oct 20 & 22 at 8 p.m., Oct 21 at 1:30 JUST FOR LAUGHS, Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St, 617-423- p.m.—Guest conductor Paavo Berglund and pianist Julia 4008. Saturday, Oct 22 at 7:30 p.m.—Canadian comedy tour Fischer join the BSO to perform works by Sibelius and featuring John Moloney, The Doo Wops, Tom Papa, Aries ___ Shostakovich. Spears, Bill Burr and Gary Gulman. Tickets $17.50. ___ 22 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 23 HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, with DJs. Oct 10 at 8 p.m.—The Decemberists with Cass HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743. 24 Quincy St., Cambridge 617-495-4700. Call for showtimes, McCombs, tickets: $18.25 & 20.25; Oct 11 at 7 p.m.—John Mayer Shows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club complete schedule and ticket prices. With over 300 films shown Trio with Charlie Sexton, tickets: $40.50; Oct 13 at 7 p.m.—The offers live music nightly, and is renowned for showcasing local per year, HFA is one of the most active art cinemas in New Bravery with International Noise Conspiracy and People in Planes, classic rock and rhythm ’n’ blues cover bands. Oct 10—Ric England. Now Showing: LBGT film series, including: Oct 12— tickets: $15; Oct 14 at 7 p.m.—Liz Phair with Matt Pond PA, tick- Ocasek, tickets: $10; Oct 11 & 18—Carmen’s Condition, tickets: Hairspray; Oct 19—Longtime Companion; Oct 14–16—4th ets: $20.25; Oct 15 at 7 p.m.—My Morning Jacket with Kathleen $4; Oct 14—New Monsoon with Throwback, tickets: $8; Oct Annual Boston Latino International Film Festival; beginning Oct Edwards, tickets: $20; Oct 19 at 8 p.m.—Yonder Mountain String 15—Superhoney, tickets: $5; Oct 21—Rebirth Brass Band,

11—In The Trenches, Filming WWI, including: Oct 11—Hell’s band with Sam Bush, tickets: $20; Oct 20 at 6 p.m.—Rusted tickets: $15. curr Angels; Oct 17—The Grand Illusion. Root, tickets: $20; Oct 21 at 10 p.m.—Carl Cox, tickets: $15; Oct 22 at 7 p.m.—Broken Social Scene with Feist, tickets: $20. THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864- MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. unless oth- 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. AXIS, 13 Landsdowne St., 617-262-2437. Call for full schedule. erwise noted. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–20. ents

Tickets: $7.50; seniors $5.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Discounted This popular nightclub hosts rock, punk and alternative music Whether Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this entertain- ent e

v admission for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater pres- acts prior to evening dance nights with DJs. Oct 16 at 7 p.m.— ment club showcases the best alternative and indie rock ents larger-than-life images on a five-story high, domed screen. The Unseen with A Global Threat and Career Soldiers, tickets: bands in town. Oct 13—Dungen with Mia Doi Todd, tickets: Now showing: Antarctica; Fighter Pilot; Yellowstone. beginning $12; Oct 23 at 7 p.m.—Nikka Costa, tickets: $14. $14; Oct 14—The Detroit Cobras, The Reigning Sound and Oct 17—Mystery of the Nile. Turpentine Brothers, tickets: $14; Oct 21—Jello Biafra with BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 136 Massachusetts Ave., The Melvins, tickets: $15.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. 617-747-2261. Oct 13 at 8 p.m.—Twelve Girls Band, tickets: v ent e

Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete schedule. $35–95; Oct 15 at 7:30 p.m.—Jefferson Starship Galactic ORPHEUM THEATRE, 1 Hamilton Place, 617-931-2000. The ents Tickets: $9; students & seniors $8. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Reunion, tickets: $35–100; Oct 19 at 7:30 p.m.—Henry Rollins, Orpheum opened in 1852 and was the sight of the first Boston Film Program has grown to become one of the nation’s finest tickets: $22.50. Symphony Orchestra performances and lectures by Booker T. exhibitors of contemporary international cinema, restored classics Washington and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Oct 11 at 8 p.m.—Rob and premieres of American independent films. Oct 14–23—New CLUB PASSIM, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Call Thomas with Antigone Rising, tickets: $35–45; Oct 14 at 7:30

curr Greek Films, featuring A Touch of Spice and The Weeping for full schedule. This intimate coffeehouse in Harvard Square p.m.—Steve Winwood, tickets: $35–49.50; Oct 15 at 7:30 Meadow; beginning Oct 20—British Advertising Films of 2004. was a starting place for legendary folk icons such as Joan Baez p.m.—Franz Ferdinand with Sons and Daughters and Cut Copy, and Bob Dylan. Oct 12 & 13 at 8 p.m.—Tracy Grammer, tick- tickets $35; Oct 17 at 7:30 p.m.—Death Cab for Cutie with SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central ets: $17; Oct 14 at 7 and 10 p.m.—Mark Erelli with Rose Youth Group, tickets: $22; Oct 18 at 7:30 p.m.—Tracy Chapman Wharf, 1-866-815-4629. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; BONNIE RAITT: The legenary guitarist and Cousins, tickets: $14; Oct 15 at 8 p.m.—Shawn Mullins, tick- with Ben Taylor, tickets: $29.50–35; Oct 21 at 7:30 p.m.—Vince Thu–Sat: 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete singer performs at the Orpheum Theatre on ets: $15; Oct 21 at 7 and 10 p.m.—Vienna Tang, tickets: $15; Gill with John Randall, tickets $40 & 45; Oct 23 at 7:30 p.m.— schedule. Tickets: $8.95; seniors & children (3–11) $6.95. This October 23. Refer to listing, page 26. Oct 23 at 7 p.m.—Edie Carey, tickets: $14. Bonnie Raitt with Maia Sharp, tickets $37–49. recent addition to the New England Aquarium is the first large- format theater in Boston to have 3D viewing capability. Now showing: Wild Safari; Sharks 3D; Aliens of the Deep; Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D. Bring Art Alive explores the MFA collections using picture books, Adapted from the inspirational novel that topped the gallery activities and adult/child art projects. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST for over 4 Years! KIDS CORNER PETER AND THE WOLF, Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 42 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-547-6789. Tickets: $10 adults; “UNFORGETTABLE!” “No matter how well you know BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress $5 children. Oct 16 at 3 p.m.—Peter and the Wolf, performed the story, the play makes it more St., 617-426-8855. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily organized by the Solar WInds Chamber Ensemble. activities in the Art Studio, Play Space and KidStage, such as vivid, more shattering, more music and movement, finger puppet making and kitchen science. POKEMON ROCKS BOSTON, Bayside Expo Center, Hall A, 200 humorous." Special events: Oct 10 at 2:30 p.m.—Singer Liam O’Maonlai Mount Vernon St., Columbia Point, 617-474-6000. Oct 22 from 10 - New York Magazine performs traditional Celtic music; Oct 14 from 2–4 p.m.—Teddy a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is free. Come out for a fun day of Pokemon Bear Afternoon; Oct 15 at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.—Nancy games and activities and be among the first to try the new Cassidy & Friends, family sing-along; Oct 21 from 5–9 p.m., Oct Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness game for Nintendo Game Cube. 22 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.—Kidstage Turns Ten!, enjoy two theatre- OCT. 18 - 30, 2005 filled days with numerous performances and dramatic activities. PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, 617- 731-6400. The first puppetry center in New England presents THE COLONIAL THEATRE GREEN EGGS AND HAMADEUS, Bank of America Celebrity the magical world of puppet theater to a broad community, Series, Tsai Performance Center, Boston University, 617-482- enlightening audiences of all ages. Tickets: $9.50. Oct 12 & 13 On Sale Now! 2595. Oct 22 at noon and 2 p.m. Tickets: $20–25. Conductor/ at 10:30 a.m.—Three Pigs and Other Tales; Oct 15 & 16 at 1 composer Robert Kapilow leads the Boston Musica Viva in a per- and 3 p.m.—Eeyore’s Birthday; Oct 19 & 20 at 10:30 a.m.— formance of Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and his own origi- Fox Tales; Oct 22 & 23 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Rumplestiltskin. 617.931.2787 nal opera based on the Dr. Seuss classic Green Eggs and Ham. Groups (20+): 617.482.8616 JIMMY TINGLE’S OFF BROADWAY, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, LIVE MUSIC Subscription/Member Tickets: Somerville, 617-591-1616. Sun at 3 p.m.—Children learn about 866.523.7469 relativity in Silly Einstein, tickets: $15, children and students $5. AGGANIS ARENA, Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., 617-931-2000. This new venue is a state-of-the-art, multipur- TTY 617.426.3444 MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. pose entertainment center with more than 7,200 seats for con- Refer to listing in Museums. The fine arts are not just for adults. certs, sporting events and family shows. Oct 20 at 8 p.m.—Luis Special activities: Mon–Fri at 3:30 p.m.—Children’s Room, free Miguel, tickets: $58–88. gallery and workshop program for children ages 6–12, offering active exploration of the MFA’s collection through art projects, AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popular night- ___ drama, poetry and music; Tue & Wed at 3:30 p.m.—Books club hosts rock and pop music acts prior to evening dance nights ___ 24 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 25 PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- day, receive free admission to area museums—from the Museum Oct 15 & 16 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.—The Bizarre Bazaar, shop for 8800. Call for complete schedule. An intimate setting with a big of Fine Arts to the Huntington Galleries—and free performances unique items, be entertained by street performers, or listen to live sound, Paradise is one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows by the Wheelock Family Theatre, students from the New England music; Oct 22 at 11 a.m.—Throw on a costume and participate 18+ unless otherwise noted. Oct 10 at 8 p.m.—Anna Nalick, Conservatory of Music and more. in the annual Children’s Halloween Costume Parade and Party. tickets: $16; Oct 12 at 8 p.m.—Rhett Miller with Griffin House, tickets: $15; Oct 13 at 8 p.m.—ZOX with Parker House and PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, Boston Common, 617-635-4505. Oct 22 Theory, Lincoln Conspiracy and On The Surface, tickets: $10; from noon–8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Clothing retailer SPORTS

Oct 14 at 9 p.m.—M83, tickets: $17; Oct 14 at 9 p.m.—Super Life is Good hosts their third annual Pumpkin Festival, where curr Diamond, tickets: $20; Oct 22 at 9 p.m.—Ryan Montbleau they’ll try and break the Guinness World Record of 30,000 Jack BOSTON BRUINS NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Band with The Brakes and Jonah Smith, tickets: $14; Oct 23 at O’Lanterns carved. Visitors are encouraged to bring a pumpkin TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-624-1000 8 p.m.—Son Volt with The Fruit Bats, tickets: $22. to carve and a votive candle, and children are invited to dress Oct 20 at 7 p.m. vs. Buffalo Sabres in their Halloween costumes and march in the costume parade. Oct 22 at 7 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Penguins ents

REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Proceeds raised from the event will benefit Camp Sunshine, a ent e

v Cambridge, 617-661-5099. Oct 12 at 7:30 p.m.—Tommy camp for children with life-threatening illnesses. HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA, Charles River, from the Emmanuel, tickets: $20; Oct 13 & 14 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Pat Boston University Boathouse to Herter Park on Soldiers Field Road, Martino Quartet, tickets: $25; Oct 19 at 7:30 p.m.—Juana RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS, 617-868-6200, www.hocr.org. Oct 23 & 24. Free and open to the Molina, tickets: $14; Oct 20 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Rene Maria, TDBankNorth Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-931-2000. public. The largest rowing competition in the world takes over the tickets: $22; Oct 21 & 22 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Dave Douglas Performances through Oct 16: Mon at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 Charles River. College crew teams and private shells compete with

and Keystone, tickets: $23. p.m., Wed & Thu at 7 p.m.; Fri at 7:30 p.m.; Sat at 11:30 a.m., more than 6,000 other competitors. Food stands, university tents v ent e

3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $12–70. “The and more than 300,000 onlookers line the banks of the Charles. ents SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Greatest Show on Earth” returns to Boston to delight audiences Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 with acrobatic and trapeze acts, high-flying gymnasts, amazing NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and 9 p.m. animals and those ever-wacky clowns. This year’s circus fea- Gilettte Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776 unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include dinner and tures the Prince of Laughter David Larible, Jason Peters and his or 877-GETREVS.

curr show. Oct 11—Sai Ghose, tickets: $15, $55 with dinner; Oct pride of majestic lions, the aptly named Crazy Wilson engaging Oct 15 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Chicago Fire 12—Javon Jackson Band, tickets: $22, $62 with dinner; Oct in Motorcycle Mania, and much, much more. 13—The Four Freshmen, tickets: $24, $64 with dinner; Oct 14 & 15—Dee Dee Bridgewater, tickets: $24, $64 with dinner; Oct RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS, Downtown Salem, 978-744- THEATER 18—Bill and Bo Winiker with Tony DiBlois, tickets: $18, $58 with BAILEY CIRCUS: The beloved, venerable tra- 0013. Events through Oct 31. Times and admission prices vary. dinner; Oct 19—The Fabulous Thunderbirds, tickets: $25, $65 dition returns to the TD Banknorth Garden This Halloween celebration in the town of Salem on the North A NUMBER, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-437- with dinner; Oct 20—Esperanza Quintet, tickets: $15, $55 with through October 16. Refer to listing, page 27. Shore features parades, psychic fairs, costume balls and tours. 7172. Performances beginning Oct 21: Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 dinner; Oct 21 & 22—Mose Allison, tickets: $22, $62 with dinner.

SOMERVILLE THEATRE, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617- 625-4088. Oct 14 at 8 p.m.—Jonathan Richman, tickets: $15; effects, including a frightening storm and a blazing fire in the Oct 17 at 7:30 p.m.—Josh Ritter with The Frames, tickets: final scene. $21; Oct 19 at 8 p.m.—The Devendra Banhart Band with Bunny Brains, tickets: $19; Oct 20 at 8 p.m.—Bruce Cockburn, tickets: $35.50; Oct 21 at 8 p.m.—Susan Werner and Lucy SPECIAL EVENTS Kaplanski, tickets: $23.50 & 25.50; Oct 22 at 8 p.m.—Yuri Yunakov and Ivo Papasov, tickets: $25; Oct 23 at 4 p.m.—The BOSTON OPEN STUDIOS, Through December, more than 1,200 Gangbe Brass Band, tickets: $25. Boston artists open their studios to the public, providing a rare look into the booming art scene in 12 Boston neighborhoods. TOP OF THE HUB, Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617-536-1775. Events are free and open to the public. Oct 14 from 4–7:30 Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you swing to live p.m., Oct 15 & 16 from noon–6 p.m. —Fort Point Arts jazz and classics from the Great American Songbook. Oct 10, 16, Community Open Studios, visit www.fortpointarts.org or call 17 & 23 at 8 p.m.—Marty Ballou Trio; Oct 11–13, 18–21 at 617-423-4299; Oct 22 & 23 from noon–5 p.m.—Dorchester 8:30—Chris Taylor Trio; Oct 14, 15, 21 & 22, at 9 p.m.—Chris Open Studios, visit www.dorchesterartists.org. Taylor Quartet; Oct 16 & 23 at noon—Lee Childs Group. BOSTON VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL, Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., 617-424-8846. Oct 22 from 10 OPERA a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission. The 10th annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival features more than 100 exhibitors, THE CONSUL, Opera Boston, Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson free food sampling, recipes and much more. Award-winning College, 219 Tremont St., 800-233-3123. Oct 21 at 7:30 p.m., chefs will offer presentations and cooking demonstrations, and Oct 23 at 3 p.m., tickets: $24–99. Joanna Porackova recreates there will be children’s activities throughout the day. her acclaimed portrayal of Magda Sorel, a desperate woman torn from her husband by a cruel and faceless totalitarian gov- KING RICHARD’S FAIRE, Rte. 58, Carver, 508-866-5391. Open ernment. Gian Carlo Menotti’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera is as Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m., through Oct vivid today as it was at its 1951 Broadway premiere. 23. Tickets: $24 for adults, $12 for children 5-12. Take a step NOVEMBER 1 • NOVEMBER 20 back into medieval times at New England’s most popular DIDO AND AENEAS, Handel and Haydn Society, Cutler Majestic Renaissance fair. Visitors can tour the wooded grounds, engage sponsored by GET TICKETS: 978-232-7200 Theatre at Emerson College, 219 Tremont St., 800-233-3123. in a turkey leg eating contest, be entertained by roving min- Oct 14 & 15 at 8 p.m., Oct 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25–79. strels and jesters, watch jousting contests and much more. BUY ONLINE: www.nsmt.org Acclaimed stage director Chen Shi-Zheng returns to helm a new, fully staged production of Purcell’s powerful, tragic love OPENING OUR DOORS DAY, Fenway Cultural District, 617-437- ___ story. Inventive videography and lighting create stunning special 7544. Oct 10 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. During the Columbus Day holi- ___ 26 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 27 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $33–42. A father confronted restaurateur George Bridge (played by Bill Brochtrup of “NYPD by his adult son must explain that not only did he have his son Blue”) finds that he must somehow bring father and son togeth- cloned, but that there are “a number” of genetically identical er or risk losing them both. brothers. Caryl Churchill’s brilliantly conceived drama is a stark and unsettling journey into the nature versus nurture debate, TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston navigated through the murky waters of the ethics of cloning. St., 617-931-2787. Performances beginning Oct 18: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and

BLUE MAN GROUP, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617- 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50–72.50. Adapted from the best-sell- curr 931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m., ing novel by Mitch Albom, this play is the autobiographical tale Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: of a career-obsessed journalist who is reunited with his termi- $46–56. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three nally ill former college professor, Morrie Schwartz. What starts muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both contemporary art as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a “last ents

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v antics. The show has been updated to include new performance pieces, new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-437-7172. Performances through Oct THE BOY FRIEND, The Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., 800- 15: Wed at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., 447-7400. Performances Oct 11–23: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20–47. True

2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $30–75. Directed love blooms in the shadow of a corrupt corporation that v ent e

by the legendary Julie Andrews, its original Broadway star, this exploits a drastic water shortage and charges residents a ents jazzy, romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedy takes place on fee to pee. Winner of the 2002 Tony Awards for Best Book the French Riviera, where, amidst happy flappers and perfect and Best Music and Lyrics, this uproarious musical has young ladies, romance blooms between an English heiress and been hailed by the New York Times as “extraordinary, a common delivery boy. A family favorite, this joyful comedy hilarious and entirely original! The most galvanizing theatre

curr sparkles with memorable numbers like “Won’t You Charleston experience in town!” with Me?” and “It's Never Too Late to Fall in Love.”

CAROL MULRONEY, Huntington Theatre Company, Wimberly CAROL MULRONEY: The Huntington Theatre TICKETS Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, Company presents the world premiere of 527 Tremont St., 617-266-0800. Performances beginning Oct Stephen Belber’s new play, starring Ana Reeder BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617- 14: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., as the title character. Refer to listing, left. 723-5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall closed Sun at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $15–44. Sitting on the roof, over- Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, including looking the beauty of the city from a distance, Carol Mulroney half-price seats on day of event, for the best performing arts contemplates her tempestuous past with her father and her around Boston. Subject to availability. uncertain future with her husband in this compelling world OUT ON THE EDGE QUEER THEATER FESTIVAL, The Theater premiere drama by Stephen Belber (Tape, Match). Offensive, Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 EXPLORERS PASS, Available at 60 Rowes Wharf, 800-887- Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Call for complete schedule of 9103. Pass price: $35. The pass offers free admission to 10 HAIRSPRAY, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., 617-931- events. This 14th annual festival of gay, lesbian, bisexual and top Boston attractions—including the New England 2787. Performances through Oct 16: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri transgendered theatre returns to the South End. Oct 13–16— Aquarium, JFK Presidential Library and Boston Harbor at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Paul Bonin-Rodriguez in Fringe and Fringe Ability, tickets: Cruises—over a two-day period. Card holders are also enti- $25–87.50. The Broadway sensation, winner of eight 2003 Tony $25–35; Oct 19–23—Jackie Hoffman in The Kvetching tled to preferred entry at select attractions and savings of up Awards, returns to Boston. Based on the quirky John Waters film, Continues, tickets: $25–35. to 20% at shops and restaurants around the city. the show takes audiences back to 1962 Baltimore, as chunky, spunky Tracy Turnblad sets out to integrate a hit TV dance show 700 SUNDAYS, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., 617- GO BOSTON CARD, Available at Bostix locations at Faneuil after she becomes one of its most popular hoofers. Come find out 931-2787. Performances beginning Oct 18: Tue–Fri at 7:30 Hall Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor whether a big girl with big dreams—and even bigger hair—can p.m., Sat at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32.50–132.50. Billy Information Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. change the world—and still have time to win the guy she loves. Crystal’s 2005 Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster is a Cards can be purchased in one, two, three, five and seven two-act autobiographical journey in which Crystal plays day increments, and range from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 THE KEENING, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb Drama numerous characters that have influenced who he is today. for children. The GO Boston card offers unlimited free admis- Center, Zero Arrow Theatre, Zero Arrow St., Cambridge, 617- It deals with his youth, growing up in the jazz world of sion to more than 60 area atttractions, as well as savings up 547-8300. Performances beginning Oct 14: Tue–Thu at 7:30 Manhattan, his teenage years and, finally, adulthood. to 20% at local shops and restaurants. p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35–48, students $15. While a remote village SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton struggles with encroaching guerrilla forces, a professional St., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at TRANSPORTATION mourner comes to terms with the truth of her husband’s 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34–50. death and her family’s involvement in a massive drug cartel in Boston’s hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab BOSTON BY BOAT, 617-422-0392. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., the English-language premiere of this gripping new play from at catching the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the Sat & Sun only. All-day adult fare: $10, $5 for children. the Colombian writer and actor Humberto Dorado. longest-running non-musical play in U.S. history. www.savetheharbor.org. Water shuttle runs every 45 minutes between the U.S.S. Constitution in Charlestown and the World MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, Stuart Street Playhouse, Radisson THEATRE DISTRICT, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Roberts Trade Center in South Boston, making stops near popular Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 800-447-7400. Performances: Wed–Fri at Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, waterfront-area attractions. 8 p.m., Sat & Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $42.50. This hilari- 527 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Performances: Wed & Thu at ous celebration of women and “the change” starts with four 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. BOSTON TOWN CAR, 617-782-4000. Downtown to Logan: ladies at a Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale who bond over their Tickets: $42–46. This East Coast premiere by Richard Kramer $20; Back Bay to Logan: $25. Lincoln Town Car executive menopausal ailments—memory loss, brain skips, hot flashes, (writer of TV’s “thirtysomething”) is a warm, winning comedy sedans available at reasonable rates. Professional, courteous night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more. The joy- that explores the challenges facing a non-traditional family. drivers for tours, airport, getting around town and long dis- ___ ful musical parodies 28 classic Baby Boomer songs. When his partner’s 16-year-old son moves in, actor-turned- tance runs. All major credit cards accepted. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D EREK KOUYOUMJIAN, 28 PANORAMA COURTESY H UNTINGTON T HEATRE C OMPANY OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 29 CLUBS & BARS Now there are two locations hopping Newbury Street, this casual singles spot attracts Flavor Fridays, hip-hop, Top 40, reggaeton; Sat—Seductive where you can enjoy all of the college students, businessmen and women, and even the Saturdays, featuring reggae, R&B. occasional professional athlete, and remains one of the fun seen on the TV series city’s most popular bars. Full kitchen serves pub-style food BOSTON BILLIARD CLUB, 126 Brookline Ave., 617-536-POOL. seven nights a week. Ranked Number One Billiard Club in the country by Billiards Digest, this nightspot is perfect for pool aficionados and DICK’S LAST RESORT, 55 Huntington Ave., 617-267-8080. novices alike. Mon—free lessons; Wed—Ladies’ Night: each Live music seven nights a week. No cover, no dress code lady gets 25 percent off table time. Four ladies per table play and certainly no class. Seventy-four kinds of beer for the for free; Sun–Thu—League Night. novice or serious sudster, and a full bar for the hardcore. This restaurant (of sorts) features buckets of messy ribs, GAME ON, 82 Lansdowne St., 617–351-7001. Daily 11:30 shrimp, lobster, chicken, catfish and crab legs. a.m.–2 a.m. The ultimate for any sports club enthusiasts: a bar/restaurant/nightclub built inside Fenway Park. The newest JULIEN BAR, Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- jewel in the renovation of the Fenway area, this nightspot 1900. Enjoy cocktails and piano entertainment in this his- offers a cool, sleek spot in which to sample a full menu and

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

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

TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Listen to PUBS AND BARS the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week while experiencing GAY AND LESBIAN the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Prudential Center. Featuring THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227-2098. a midnight menu, Sun–Wed ’til 1 a.m.; Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. CLUB CAFE, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Thu–Sat Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bell in Hand is 9 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover. In the back of the 209 restaurant, the oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub, offering pints, you’ll find the Moonshine and Satellite lounges, voted “Best of food and live music, attracts locals, students, and sightseers NIGHTCLUBS Boston” by Boston magazine and The Improper Bostonian for alike. Tue—Karaoke night. best gay and lesbian nightspot. THE ALLEY, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Thu–Sat THE CACTUS CLUB, 939 Boylston St., 617-263-0200. Sun-Tue 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famous Boylston JACQUES CABARET, 79 Broadway St., 617-426-8902. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Wed-Thurs 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri–Sat Street alleyway, this one-stop nightspot includes the Big Easy 11 a.m., Sun noon–midnight. $5 Mon, $6 Tue–Thu, $10 Fri & 11:30 a.m.–midnight; bar open ’til 2 a.m. daily. Famous for its Bar, Sugar Shack, Sweetwater Cafe and the newest addition, Sat. Cash only. Featured in Modern Bride as the “best place for a margaritas, this always-packed restaurant and bar offers a full Liquor Store, where you can ride Boston’s only mechanical bull. bachelorette party,” Jacques Cabaret allows its patrons to min- lunch and dinner menu. Sun 10 p.m.–midnight—Free taco Party Mardi Gras-style on Boston’s version of Bourbon Street gle and disco-dance with drag queens. Live music every week- bar; Tue—Build-your-own margarita night. end. Mon—Cabaret drag show; Tue—Karaoke. ARIA, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Tue–Sun 11 p.m.– CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave, 617-536-4840. Sun–Wed 2 a.m. Cover: $5–15. Call for age restrictions. Located in the MACHINE, 1254 Boylston St., 617-536-1950. Mon, Thu–Sat 10 11:30–1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. A hangout for Red Sox fans basement of the Wilbur Theatre, this nightspot features chic p.m–2 a.m. Cover varies. Cash only. Featuring two dance floors, since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, this classic bar boasts decor with plush red couches and dance music—from four bars, six pool tables, pinball machines, video games and tons of TVs for watching the Sox—if you get shut out of International to House. Dress to impress. theme nights, this club offers Boston’s gay and lesbian party- Fenway Park across the street—and is loaded with photos goers a plethora of nightlife options. Mon—DJ Otis, Strip-Pool depicting the histories of Fenway and the Sox. Weekend nights AVALON, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Thu–Sun 10 tournament; Thu at 10 p.m.—Karaoke with Eve Adams; Fri— DJs spin hits from the ’70s and ’80s, and patrons can enjoy p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ on Thu & Fri; 21+ on Sat & DJ Dovah and DJ Darrin Friedman; Sat—DJ Manuel Santiago foosball, pinball and video games. Sun. One of Boston’s premier nightclubs featuring Euro and Top and International night featuring DJ J.R. Vega. 40 dance nights. It’s also the city’s largest club venue for live CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil Hall music acts. Thu—Hip-hop night; Fri—renowned DJs from RAMROD, 1254 Boylston St., 617-266-2986. Daily noon– Marketplace. Known as the model for the late sitcom, this around the world at Avaland; Sat—Tease with DJ Adilson; 2 a.m. This is no place to bring your mom. The largest leather Back Bay pub is one of the top tourist attractions in Boston. Sun—Gay Night. bar on the East Coast, Ramrod enforces a strict dress code Live weekend entertainment. (leather required for the back room on weekends). Wed—new- AXIS, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Mon & Thu–Sun 10 wave and dance beats with DJ Mac; Thu—trance night with DAISY BUCHANAN’S, 240 Newbury St., 617-247-8516. Daily p.m.–2 a.m. Cover: $5–20. 19+. Mon—Static, gay night; DJ Jason Taylor; Fri—DJ Danae Jacovidis in the backroom; ___ 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. No cover. Cash only. Located on Boston’s Thu—International College Night, featuring house music; Fri— Sun—Mandance with DJ Duo Freespace. ___ 30 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 31 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Past; Le Grand Derangement, the Acadian Exile in MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, Boston College, 140 Common- Massachusetts 1755–1766. wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission. Gallery GIBSON HOUSE MUSEUM, 137 Beacon St., 617-267-6338. tours held every Fri at 12:30 p.m. This museum is lauded for Open Wed–Sun for guided tours at 1, 2 & 3 p.m. presenting interdisciplinary exhibits that spark new questions Admission: $7; students & seniors $5; children $2. A and renowned for its European, Asian and American collections. National Historic Landmark, the Gibson House, completed in Special exhibit: The Power of Conversation: Jewish Women and 1860, is an unspoiled, single-family Victorian row house in their Salons. Special event: Oct 11 at 7 p.m.—Funny, They the Back Bay. Now a museum offering guided tours of its Don’t Look Jewish: Confusing Converts in Medieval Spain, a four floors, the house retains a perfectly preserved 19th lecture by Boston College professor Dwayne Carpenter. century kitchen, scullery, butler’s pantry and water closets, as well as formal rooms and private family quarters filled THE MUSEUM OF AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY, African Meeting with the Gibsons’ original furniture and personal posses- House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617- sions. Special exhibit: Treasures from the Gibson House 725-0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 Museum, drawings by Nan Freeman. p.m. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the history of Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 955 Boylston St., 617- African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still 266-5152. Open Tue, Wed & Fri noon–5 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m.; standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps Sat & Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7; students & seniors available for the Black Heritage Trail. Special exhibit: Words of $5; children (under 12) free; Thu 5–9 p.m. free. Installations of Thunder: William Lloyd Garrison and the Ambassadors of contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs change Abolition, celebrating the life, achievements and challenges of regularly. Special exhibits: at the Northern Ave. Bridge—Julian famed Boston abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. Opie: Suzanne Walking, Paul Walking; Utopia, Utopia=One

World, One War, One Army, One Dress, works by Swiss artist THE MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO- m Thomas Hirschhorn; Momentum 5, video works, digital ani- AMERICAN ARTISTS, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442-

mation and drawings by Hong Kong-born artist Paul Chan. 8614. Open Tue–Sun 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups. DeCordova useums & g INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART: The ICA Special event: Oct 20 at 6:30 p.m.—Curator Nicholas Baume Admission: $4; students & seniors $3. Housed in the former currently features Swiss artist Thomas Hirschorn’s speaks on Thomas Hirschhorn’s work. Oak Bend Mansion, a neo-Gothic structure built in the early Museum and camoflage-saturated installation Utopia, Utopia= 1870s, this museum holds a slide archive and an extensive col- Sculpture Park One World, One War, One Army, One Dress. Refer to ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The Fenway, lection of African artifacts, prints and drawings; it also hosts listing, right. 617-566-1401. Open Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: national and international traveling exhibits. 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA $10; weekends $11; seniors $7; students with I.D. $5; children decordova.org 781/259-8355 alleries (under 18) free. Visitors named Isabella are admitted free. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner Open Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. BOSTON and modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace, the museum (Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., west wing only). Admission (includes two exhibits 2,500 objects, including the works of Rembrandt, Botticelli, visits in a 10-day period): $15; college students & seniors $13; BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 C426- Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special exhibit: Variations on a Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., $2 discount; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you Take your brain 8855. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $9; Theme by Sol Lewitt and Paula Robison explores connections wish; children (under 18) $6.50 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free

children (2–15) & seniors $7; children (one-year-olds only) $2; between the visual and musical arts. Special events: Oct 16 at at all other times. Separate ticketing for Gund Gallery exhibit. to Brunch. alleries children (under 1) free; Fri 5–9 p.m. (Family Night) $1. The 1:30 p.m.—Music by Borromeo String Quartet; Oct 23 at 1:30 The museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, museum features a plethora of interactive exhibits that allow p.m.—Music by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra. prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from ancient children to learn about science, history and culture firsthand. times through the present, and boasts the most comprehensive  Special exhibits include: Construction Zone, a child-sized work JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, off collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special exhibits: Sounds of site with miniature skyscrapers inspired by the Big Dig; Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, 866- the Silk Road, musical instruments of Asia; American West, Dust Enjoy Sunday brunch with Amazing Castles, an interactive medieval dress-up activity; 535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Dreams; A Much Recorded War, The Russo-Japanese War in a view of the Charles. useums & g Pattern Wizardry, a wonderland of colors, shapes, and sounds Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; History and Imagery; Ansel Adams, American photographer; that fuses science and art; Boston Black, celebrating Boston’s children (under 12) free; library forums free. This museum por- Things I Love, The Many Collections of William I. Koch. Packages start at $32 m Caribbean, African and African-American cultures. Refer to Kids trays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, three and include brunch, Corner for special events. theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special exhibits: JFK MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Open daily in World War II, featuring a selection of materials from JFK’s mil- from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $14; seniors $12; chil- your choice of an Omni film BOSTON CITYPASS, www.citypass.com. Visit six of Boston’s itary service in the South Pacific; Presents for a President and a dren (3–11) $11; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser show or planetarium show, best attractions for one low price. Save 50 percent and avoid First Lady, a display of 65 state gifts presented to the President and Omni theater tickets: $8.50; seniors $7.50; children (3–11) ticket lines. Booklet price: $39; youth (3–11) $19.50. Ticket and Mrs. Kennedy by foreign leaders from around the world. $6.50. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. and parking when available. booklets are available at the first attraction visited and are valid Special event: Oct 23 from 2–3:30 p.m. and 3:45–5:15 p.m.— Interactive science exhibits, plus laser and astronomy shows in for a year. The CityPass ticket booklet includes admission to six JFK, MLK and RFK: 1960–1968, a forum discussion featuring the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Special exhibits: Beyond the X- Seatings at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. major attractions: the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Theodore Sorenson, special counsel to President Kennedy, Peter Ray; Butterfly Garden, ticketed separately: $4; Playing by the Rules: Museum, New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Edelman, aide to Robert F. Kennedy, and others. Fish, Fads and Fireflies. At the Mugar Omni Theater: Antarctica; Reservations recommended. Museum of Science, Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Fighter Pilot; Yellowstone. Refer to Film listings in Currently for Center and Harvard Museum of Natural History. LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park, 15 complete schedule. Showing at the Planetarium: Countdown to Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.– Supernova; The Sky Tonight. At the Wright 3D Theater: Mars!; Bugs! COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM, Massachusetts Archives Building, 5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors and children (6–18) $3; 220 Morrissey Blvd., 617-727-9268. Mon–Fri from 9 a.m.–5 children (5 and under) free. Admission to the Lawn events: $7; SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, 5th and 6th floor premi- p.m., second and fourth Sat of the month ’til 3 p.m. (except holi- children $5. Fee includes admission to all museum exhibits. The um seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, 617- day weekends). Free admission. Across from the JFK Presidential oldest collection of historic automobiles in the nation is displayed in 624-1234. Open daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour Library, this museum houses the collection of the Massachusetts the owner’s original home. Special exhibit: L’automobile—A Century only, until 3 p.m. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Garden Visit www.mos.org or call 617-723-2500. Archives and is ideal for fans of history or genealogy. Special of Innovation and Style celebrates the French automobile industry. events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) $4; ___ exhibits: Archaeology of the Central Artery Project: Highway to the Lawn events: Oct 16—Swedish Car Day; Oct 23—Studebaker Day. children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum showcases New ___ 32 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 33 England’s rich sports heritage through an unparalleled collection DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 Sandy works by Native American artists; Air Lines; Yin Yu Tang, the 16- of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits include the Boston Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Admission: $9; seniors, bedroom home of a prosperous Chinese merchant of the Qing Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the Boston Garden Penalty Box, students & children (6–12) $6. Sculpture Park: open sunrise to Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed separately: $4; beginning Oct New England’s Olympic Heroes and much more. sunset, free admission. Tour one of the largest contemporary 15—Taj Mahal, the Building of a Legend; through Oct 16—The art museums and the only permanent public sculpture park in Kingdom of Siam, The Art of Central Thailand 1350–1800. U.S.S. CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard, New England. Special exhibits: Killing Ground, Photographs of Charlestown, 617-426-1812. Open daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. the Civil War and the Changing American Landscape by John THE ROSE ART MUSEUM, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Beginning Oct 16—open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. Huddleston; Zeno’s Paradox, by Robert Arnold; Saga, The Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3; The museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” the U.S. Journey of Arno Rafael Minkkinen, Photographs 1970–2005; museum members and children (under 16) free. The Rose Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Great Buys: Museum Purchases, an exhibit of New England art- boasts a collection of modern and contemporary art by artists Includes weapons, documents, journals and more. Interactive work acquired since the establishment of the museum’s Art including de Kooning, Rauschenberg and Warhol. Special exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, try out a sailor’s Acquisition Fund a decade ago. exhibits: Monsters of Paradise, works by Fred Tomaselli; “Post” sleeping quarters and virtually command the Constitution in battle. and After, Contemporary Art from the Brandeis University Special event: Oct 22 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.—U.S.S. Constitution’s NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, Collection; Alvin Lucier: Chambers. 208th birthday celebration with performances of “True Tales of 781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. 1 the U.S.S. Constitution” on the hour and hands-on activities. Free admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions on American SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, history and popular culture as a way of preserving our national Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Admission: $6.50; heritage. Special exhibits: Blue Monday, Doing Laundry in seniors $6; children (6–14) $4.50. Life-size stage settings and CAMBRIDGE America; Old Glory, July 1942 Magazine Covers; Teenage historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the Hobos in the Great Depression, Materials from the Uys Family Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations avail- Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when Collection; September 11, Bearing Witness to History. able in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Special traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The exhibit: Witches, Evolving Perceptions. Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, 866-

“T” entrance provides additional information. 745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $13; seniors $11; m students $9; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest GALLERIES

BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Werner Otto Hall, 32 Quincy St. continually operating museum boasts a brand-new wing with a useums & g (enter through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400. Open 190-seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collection BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262- Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Fri at 1 CONCORD MUSEUM: The museum high- showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and 4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Gallery p.m. Admission: $6.50; seniors & college students $5; children lights the bird paintings of artist and author decorative art; a maritime collection dating back to the muse- attracts top contemporary artists from around the world, show- (under 18) free; free Sat 10 a.m. A museum devoted to Central David Allen Sibley in an exhibit running through um’s earliest days; and the first collection of Native American art casing work that focuses on minimalism and conceptualism. and Northern European artists, with an emphasis on German- January 6. Refer to listing, below. in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: All of My Life, contemporary Special exhibit: Sculptures by Donald Judd. speaking countries. Special exhibits: Extra Ordinary Every Day: alleries The Bauhaus at the Busch-Reisinger; Stratification: An Installation of Works since 1960. dents, seniors & youth (5–18) $2. Exhibits interpret themes FOGG ART MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617- and ideas related to MIT research and activities. Ongoing 495-9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger exhibits: Mind and Hand: The Making of MIT Scientists and Museum for hours and admission fees. The museum displays Engineers; Flashes of Inspiration: The Work of Harold Edgerton;

European and American masterpieces from the Middle Ages Holography, The Light Fantastic; Robots and Beyond, Exploring alleries to the present and hosts concerts and guided tours. Special Artificial Intelligence at MIT; Gestural Engineering, The exhibits: American Art at Harvard; 18th Century European Sculpture of Arthur Ganson. Special exhibit: 35 Innovators Ceramics Painting; A New Kind of Historical Evidence: Under 35. Photographs from the Carpenter Center Collection. SACKLER MUSEUM, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495- HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St., 9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum useums & g 617-495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; college for hours and admission fees. Designed by James Stirling, students & seniors $6; children (3–18) $5; free Sun 9 a.m.–noon Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the museum houses m and Wed 3–5 p.m. Among the museum’s 17 galleries is the ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Special exhibits: internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Degas at Harvard, a display of the university’s collection of Models of Plants, a unique collection of over 3,000 glass flower paintings, drawings, scuptures and photographs by renowned models created between 1886 and 1936. Special exhibits: artist Edgar Degas; Silver and Shawls: India, Europe and the Dodos, Trilobites & Meteorites: Treasures of Nature and Science Colonial Art Market; through Oct 16—Forging the New, East at Harvard; Climate Change, Our Global Experiment. Special Asian Painting in the 20th Century. event: Oct 20 at 6 p.m.—How Humans Took Contol of Climate, a lecture and book signing by William Ruddiman. BEYOND BOSTON MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 20 Ames St., 617-253- 4680. Tue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-369- One of Boston’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the 9763. Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $8; seniors & stu- List Center reflects MIT’s position as a cutting-edge research dents with I.D. $7; children (6–17) $5; family rates available. institution by presenting works from the world’s leading con- Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. Relive Concord’s temporary artists. Special exhibit: beginning Oct 14— history, from Native American habitation and European settle- Christian Jankowski: Everything Fell Together, featuring photo- ment to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, the Alcotts and graphs, video and film installations by the German-born artist. Hawthorne. Special exhibit: David Sibley’s Birds; Oct 14 at 1 p.m.—Listen, My Children: A Concord Museum Story Hour, THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. Mon–Fri reading of Marsh Morning by author Marianne Berkes, admis- ___ 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $5; stu- sion: $9 per adult/child pair. Reservations required. ___ 34 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 35 BERENBERG GALLERY, 4 Clarendon St., 617-536-0800. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Berenberg Gallery brings to Boston ArtsArts && AntiquesAntiques the dynamic creations of contemporary folk and self-taught artists. Special exhibit: New Ground, works by Jennifer Harrison.

BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY, 486 Harrison Ave., 617-482- 7781. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. A sculptors’ cooperative that has served as an alternative venue for innovative solo sculpture exhibitions since 1992. Special exhibits: Sculptures by Jim Henderson and Michael Beatty. INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 27 Thayer St., 617-451-3605. World Leading Collection of Original Vintage Posters Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features Internationally renowned collection of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and shows by members of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visit- ing artists are selected by current members. Avant-Garde posters from Italy, Switzerland, France, Holland, the Soviet Union and more. Dating from 1890 to the present; subjects range from CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri food and beverages, fashion and travel to war and propaganda. Special 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-running exhibitions throughout the year. of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has one of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, 205 Newbury Street (between Exeter and Fairfield streets) • 617-375-0076 prints and sculpture in the United States. Special exhibits: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. • www.internationalposter.com Joseph Pannell in the Swiss Alps; Joseph Pannell, Temples to Gods, Temples to Industry; Painters of the Art Student League.

HOWARD YEZERSKI GALLERY, 14 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, 617-262-0550. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Features contemporary art, including photography, sculpture and prints. Special exhibit: through Oct 11—Portraits by Peter Hujar; INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY: The beginning Oct 14—Paintings by Paul Shakespear. Newbury Street gallery is currently featuring its new Masterpieces of Graphic Design exhibit. INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., Refer to listing, left. MASSACHUSETTS ANTIQUES 617-375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 alleries a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. This internationally recognized COOPERATIVE fine art poster gallery displays original vintage posters from the More than 125 dealers of quality antiques and collectibles. “A don’t-miss 1890s through to post-World War II modern masters. Special PEPPER GALLERY, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri for lovers of antiques... everything you can think of under one roof.” exhibit: Masterpieces of Graphic Design. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to present- ing contemporary representational and abstract works by living (Where magazine) “The best of the suburban lot!” (Yankee Magazine & L’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400. artists, the gallery rotates its exhibitions every five weeks to Newsletter) “Browsers will find everything... [Shopping here is] like Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun & Mon noon–5 p.m. Features represent different members of the artistic community, both exploring a wonderful, cluttered attic...” (The Boston Globe Magazine). contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, garden and established and up-and-coming. Special exhibit: beginning Oct commercial environments. The gallery also boasts an outdoor 14—Marja Lianko: New Works. Only 8 miles from Boston: Mass Pike (90) W; 100 Felton Street, Waltham • 781-893-8893 128 N to Exit 26 (Rt. 20 E); right on Moody Street; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu ’til 8 p.m.; closed Tue • www.massantiques.com sculpture garden. Over 75 U.S. and international artists are rep- right at Felton (first light). resented in various mediums, including glass, ceramics, wood, PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat stone, mixed media and textiles. Special exhibits: Frit & Fire: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work by Israeli, New Fused Glass Paintings by Roger Thomas. American and internationally known contemporary artists. The useums & g Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case for the Pucker MILLS GALLERY, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617- Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s really more like a m 426-8835. Wed & Thu noon–5 p.m., Fri & Sat noon–10 p.m., Sun wonderful miniature museum.” Special exhibits: through Oct noon–5 p.m. The BCA presents exciting contemporary works by 16— How Great is Our Joy, porcelain works by Brother Thomas; established and emerging local, regional, national and international beginning Oct 22—Energy in Motion: New Works by Mark visual artists, mounting approximately six large-scale exhibitions in the Davis; The Exquisite World of Roger Bowman. THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS 2,200 square foot Mills Gallery each year. Special exhibits: Standing Contemporary American Craft On One Foot, works by Babara Grad, Heejung Kim, Jedediah Morfit SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617-266- Ranging from functional to sculptural, SAC’s first floor gallery and Lauren O’Neal; Circumference, works by Steve Locke. 1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country (more than 100 represents over 250 artists working in clay, glass, metal, wood and NEWBURY FINE ARTS, 29 Newbury St., 617-536-0210. Mon–Sat years old) specializes in contemporary American crafts. The fiber from across the United States. The second floor exhibition 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Newbury Fine Arts deals in a jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics range from cutting edge gallery features four curated shows each year. variety of media and styles, everything from painting and printmak- to traditional and from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: Kimberly 175 Newbury Street (between Dartmouth & Exeter Streets) ing to sculpture and collage, and constantly builds relationships Northwest Artists. Keyworth with new artists to expose their clients to the best and brightest silver, gold 617-266-1810 • Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. artists in the business. Special exhibit: beginning Oct 10—Liz VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. Mon–Fri and enamel www.societyofcrafts.org pendant Gribin: One Woman Exhibition. 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Established in 1841, Vose Galleries—the oldest family-owned art gallery in the NIELSEN GALLERY, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. Tue–Sat United States—specializes in American artists from the 18th, 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection of contem- 19th and early 20th centuries. Their new contemporary wing, porary paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special exhbit: A expanding the collection to living artists, opened in 2001. ___ Wolf in the Irises by Duane Slick. Special exhibit: Landscapes by John F. Enser. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 36 PANORAMA CAMBRIDGE A A CHARLESTOWN A & SOMERVILLE •

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Current show: Tomb, a perilous jour- The Hungry i F8 6 Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 ney to the center of a buried pharaoah’s final resting place. Special Lansdowne Street H4 135 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 7 Louisburg Square F8 136 Charlesmark Hotel H7 event: Oct 10—5Wits celebrates its one-year anniversary with a Jimmy’s Harborside K14 8 Mass. College of Art K3 137 Club Quarters G11 day of children’s activities, admission discounts and giveaways. Museum of Afro-American History F9 100 Lucca Restaurant F11 9 The Colonnade J6 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 Mamma Maria G12 10 Museum of Science D8 139 Copley Square Hotel H7 CRUISES New England Aquarium G13 Days Inn Boston B1 New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 Advertiser map locator New Old South Church G6 141 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY, 200 Seaport Blvd. at the North Station D9 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 World Trade Center, 617-748-1428. Visit www.boston- Northeastern University K4 142 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 ptown.com or call for ticket prices, reservations and departure POINTS OF INTEREST Old City Hall G10 143 Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 African Meeting House F9 100 Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 times. Enjoy fast or traditional ferry service daily from Boston The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7 to Provincetown aboard the new and sleek Provincetown III. Arlington Street Church G8 Old North Church E11 145 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 Back Bay Station J7 Old South Meeting House G10 146 Four Seasons Hotel H8 Bank of America Pavilion K14 115 Old State House G11 147 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-227-4321. Berklee College of Music H5 102 The Opera House H9 148 The Harborside Inn G12 Call for reservations and departure times. Boston’s oldest and Berklee Performance Center H5 Park Street Church G10 149 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 largest cruise company has something for everyone. Whether Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 Park Street Station G9 150 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 103 Paul Revere House E11 151 it’s New England’s only three-hour, high-speed catamaran Holiday Inn Express L9 whale watch, a sunset or lunch cruise, a historic sightseeing Boston Center for the Arts J8 104 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 Boston City Hall F10 Post Office Square G11 153 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 tour or a visit to Boston’s unique Harbor Islands, BHC’s variety PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM Boston Common G9 Prudential Center H6 120 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 of cruises and convenient scheduling make it easy to fit a har- Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 bor cruise into your plans. ARNOLD ARBORETUM: The Arnold Arboretum in Boston Design Center K15 Quincy Market G11 154 Hotel Buckminster G3 Jamaica Plain is one of the best places to see color- Boston Massacre Site G11 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 155 Hotel Commonwealth G4 MASSACHUSETTS BAY LINES, depart from 60 Rowes Wharf, ful fall foliage in the city. Refer to listing, below. Boston Public Library H6 Rowes Wharf H13 Howard Johnson Lodge H3 Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105 Shubert Theatre J9 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 617-542-8000. Call for full schedule and ticket prices. Take a Boston University G2 Sightseeing boats G13 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 tour of the harbor as the captain narrates a 55-minute cruise. Bunker Hill Monument B9 Simmons College K3 156 John Hancock Conference Center H7 Observe the colorful Boston skyline on a sunset cruise, daily, or sightseeing Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 South Station Information Center J11 157 Jurys Boston H8 swoon under the stars on a moonlight cruise Fri–Sat. Private char- BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park Visitors Central Burying Ground H9 State House G9 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 Charles Playhouse J9 Suffolk University F9 158 ters also available. Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yards from the Lenox Hotel H6 U.S.S. Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 9 Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 Symphony Hall J5 159 Marriott Courtyard H7 Cheers Bar G8 TD Banknorth Garden E10 116 Marriott’s Custom House G12 a.m.–5 p.m. Monument open daily from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free Children’s Museum J12 106 Tip O’Neill Building E9 160 Marriott Quincy L9 SIGHTS OF INTEREST admission. Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dramatic multime- Christian Science Center J5 107 Transportation Building H9 The Midtown Hotel J6 dia presentation of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major Christopher Columbus Park F12 Trinity Church G7 161 Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617-524- battles of the Revolution. Or climb the nearby Bunker Hill Citgo sign G3 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 Milner Hotel H9 Colonial Theatre H9 USS Constitution Museum D10 1718. Grounds open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Free admis- Monument, a 221-foot granite obelisk. NINE ZERO Hotel G10 sion. Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 Wang Center for the Performing Arts J9 162 Omni Parker House G10 Copley Place J7 109 Wheelock College J2 163 Onyx Hotel E10 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctuary designed by CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310-6300. Copley Square H7 Wilbur Theatre J9 Radisson Hotel H8 Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in Free historical tours offered Mon–Thu 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Fri & Copley Theatre H7 World Trade Center J14 Ramada Inn Boston L9 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, the arboretum and its Sat 4 p.m. Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions, call Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164 Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 gardens contain more than 7,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper, the Custom House stands high Custom House Tower G12 111 CAMBRIDGE MAP Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 flowers, all labeled for your perusal. over Boston Harbor as one of the city’s most impressive land- Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 Ritz Carlton Hotel G8 Downtown Crossing H10 Cambridge City Hall C4 Seaport Hotel K14 marks. Crowned by its distinctive clock tower and restored with Emerald Necklace J1-J11 CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Sheraton Boston H6 BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, modern luxuries, the building epitomizes the preservation of Emerson College H9 112 Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165 Tage Inn Boston/Somerville A7 Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Boston’s historic architecture. Today, the Marriott Corporation Emmanuel College J2 113 Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryA3166 Tremont House J9 Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public operates this landmark. Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 Harvard Square B2 Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 Faneuil Hall G11 Harvard University B2 botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse Wyndham Boston Hotel G12 greenery, as well as sculptures, including one that commemorates EMERALD NECKLACE, parks throughout Boston, 617-232-8151. Fenway Park H3 MIT E5 Wyndham Chelsea A12 Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117 the popular children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fix- Free guided tours by appointment only. This world-famous string Government Center G10 HEALTHCARE CAMBRIDGE LODGING tures include the Lagoon, home to the famed Swan Boats from of parks that runs through the city was the brainchild of Granary Burial Ground G10 118 Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr.J2180 Charles Hotel B1 April through Labor Day, and a suspension bridge designed as a renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and took Hatch Memorial Shell F7 Boston Medical Center L8 181 maps Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 miniature replica of the Brooklyn Bridge. almost 20 years to complete. The six green spaces—Back Bay Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Horticultural Hall J5 119 Children’s Hospital K2 183 Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Pond, Arnold Arboretum Hotel Marlowe D7 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, and Franklin Park—stretch five miles from the Charles River to Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 Hotel at MIT D4 Hynes Convention Center H5 Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 617-536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m., Sun Dorchester and make up over 1,000 acres of parkland. Although not Information Centers: Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184 Inn at Harvard B2 1–5 p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture tours offered Mon at officially part of the Emerald Necklace, Boston Common and the Boston Common G9 117 Longwood Medical area K2 Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 2:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at 11 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m. Public Garden are sometimes considered the starting points, and Prudential Center H6 120 Mass. Eye & Ear InfirmaryE8186 Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 The first publicly supported municipal library in the world hosts one are connected to the Necklace by the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. National Park Service G11 121 Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 million visitors a year, who come to view this architectural master- Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122 New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 Royal Sonesta D7 Institute of Contemporary Art H5 123 New England Med. Ctr.J9189 Sheraton Commander A1 piece and its collection of more than five million books. Film festi- FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524-0128. ___ International Place H12 124 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 vals, exhibits and children’s programs run throughout the year. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Created in 1848, this cemetery ___ 42 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 43 serves as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Anne Sexton, e.e. cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Boston Celtic AIRPORT SPECIAL Reggie Lewis. The 275 acres of twisting paths also contain sculp- tural treasures, an arboretum, a “library” of life stories and an OWNTOWN TO OGAN ACK AY TO OGAN open-air museum. Special events: Oct 16 at 2 p.m.—A Tribute to D L : $20 B B L : $25 e.e. cummings: Readings by Four Poets. Admission: $5.

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

JOHN F. KENNEDY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 83 Beals St., Brookline, 617-566-7937. Open Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission: $3; children (17 and under) free. Guided tours every half-hour. This modest frame house is the well-preserved 1917 birthplace and childhood home of the 35th president of the United States, and also the first home shared by the president’s father and mother, Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. Includes a collection of household furnishings, photographs and significant mementos personally collected and arranged by the president’s mother.

JOHN HANCOCK TOWER, 200 Clarendon St., 617-572-6429. BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: The McKim Rising 62 stories into the sky, this I.M. Pei-designed, sliver-of- edifice of the BPL in Copley Square is a glass skyscraper is New England’s tallest building and is consid- historic and architecural landmark. Refer to Your own Private Limousine and Chauffeur ered by many to be one of the most beautiful skyscrapers in the listing, page 43. world. The building houses the headquarters of its namesake, from your downtown hotel to Logan Airport... insurance giant John Hancock Financial. Unfortunately, the obser- vatory on the 60th floor was closed after September 11, 2001. worship, a combination of Victorian, Gothic and French THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Mass. Ave., 617-450- Romanesque styles, is one of the great masterpieces of American N Luxurious Lincoln Town Car Fleet 7000. Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $6; seniors, church architecture. The building is located in Copley Square adja- students with ID and youth (6–17) $4; children (under 6) and cent to the I.M. Pei-designed John Hancock Tower, itself a con- N Courteous, Reliable Service members free. Home to the world-famous Mapparium, a three- temporary architectural masterpiece. The church is currently in story stained-glass globe depicting the world as it existed in 1934, the midst of a $53 million preservation initiative. which guests can walk through. Visitors to the library can follow N Transportation to Theatres, Restaurants and Mary Baker Eddy’s quest for insight and embark on one of their own through interactive exhibits in the Quest Gallery, or try out a TOURS AND TRAILS the Casinos “desk job” at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor.

sightseeing BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 617-742-5415. Tours: Mon–Sat at 10 NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street near a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Call at least 24 hours in advance for reser- N Shopping and Sightseeing Tours Faneuil Hall. This haunting memorial features six luminous glass vations. A guided tour through the north side of Beacon Hill, towers etched with the six million prisoner numbers of those who including the homes of politicians and entrepreneurs; the African Tours include Cambridge, Concord and Lexington, perished in the Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and Meeting House, built in 1806; the oldest standing house built by Salem, Plymouth, Newport,Cape Cod and Cape Ann read the dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremen- an African-American (1797); and the home of Lewis and Harriet dous human tragedy. Hayden, who harbored runaway slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of Afro-American History. THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, Equally attractive rates from hotels outside of 617-859-0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Skywalk kiosk closes BOSTON ART TOURS, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour schedule. at 6 p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of Tickets: $25; teens $15; children (under 12) free. Boston Art Tours Boston to the Logan airport. All Major Credit Cards Accepted interest): $9.50; seniors $7; children (under 12) $6.50. Observatory offers various excursions to area museums and galleries that may be closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. highlight different historical time periods. Families may choose Enjoy spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and from age-appropriate tours offering lively descriptions of works to beyond and learn about the city’s 375 years of culture and histo- help further the understanding of art. ry on the new Antennae Audio Tour. Recently added displays include “Dreams of Freedom,” featuring the Boston immigrant BOSTON AUDISSEY, Boston Common Visitors Center, 617-734- experience; an exhibit overlooking Fenway Park dedicated to the 9100. www.bostonaudissey.com. MP3 version $12.95, CD version Boston Town Car legendary Red Sox slugger Ted Williams; and a new theater show- $19.95. Boston Audissey is a unique MP3/iPod walking tour ing “Wings Over Boston,” a spectacular aerial tour of the entire city. through the city of Boston, presented with sound effects and music by 14 Bostonian narrators who lead you to the hidden For Reservations, call (617) 782-4000 TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Open daily secrets of the city, from slave meeting houses, to duels on the ___ from 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; tours available. Built in 1877, this house of Common, to the former headquarters of the Boston Mafia. [email protected] Toll Free (888) 765-LIMO 44 PANORAMA BOSTON BIKE TOUR, 617-308-5902. Tours: Sat & Sun at 11 PHOTO WALKS, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily at 10 a.m. and 1 NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5206. a.m. Tickets: Sat tour $20 (w/o bike rental, $15), Sun tour $25 p.m. Call for reservations and departure locations. Tickets: $25; Daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: $29, seniors $26, children $20. (w/o rental, $18). Tours make stops at various sites while your students $20; children (ages 10–17) $15. Explore Boston on a Discover the history of Stellwagen Bank aboard the Aquarium’s guide shares history and pokes playful fun at the city and its photographic journey that reveals the scenic treasures of the whale watch vessel, the 111-foot catamaran Voyager III. Search heritage. Tours leave from the Boston Common Visitor Center Public Garden, Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail and the waterfront. for a variety of whales, including humpback, finback and minke. (bikes & equipment provided). Each walking tour provides fascinating historical information Interactive exhibits include microscope stations, electronic navi- and simple, creative tips on composing artistic photographs of gation, computer whale programs, meteorological instruments BOSTON BY FOOT, 617-367-2345 or 617-367-3766. Guided 90 area attractions. and movies. minute tours highlighting the rich architecture and history of the city, led by trained volunteers. Tickets: $10, children (6–12) $8, SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE unless noted. Call for tour locations. The Heart of the Freedom HISTORY, 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080. WILDLIFE Trail, every day at 10 a.m., tickets: $11, children (6–12) $8; Tours: Wed & Thu at 2 p.m.; Fri at 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sat at noon, Victorian Back Bay, Fri, Sat & Sun at 10 a.m., Tue & Thu at 5:30 1 and 2 p.m.; one-hour tours include samples (ID required). FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, p.m.; Literary Landmark Tour, Sat at 2 p.m., tickets: $11, children Tickets: $2; donation given to a local charity. Learn about the art 617-541-LION. Open daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $9.50; (6–12) $9; Beacon Hill, Mon–Fri at 5:30 p.m., Sat at 10 a.m., Sun of brewing beer and taste rich malts and spicy hops on this tour seniors $8; children (2–15) $5.50; children (under 2) free. Home at 2 p.m.; North End, Fri & Sat at 2 p.m.; Boston Underground, of the original Samuel Adams brewery. to more than 210 species, including many endangered animals. Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $11, children (6–12) $9; Boston By Little Roam the Australian Outback Trail with wallabies and kangaroos; Feet, Mon & Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $8. explore the Tropical Forest and see the gorillas; marvel at the WHALE WATCHES lions at Kalahari Kingdom; and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and BOSTON DUCK TOURS, Prudential Center and Museum of wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing. Science. www.bostonducktours.com. Tours: seven days a week, BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-222-4321. 9 a.m. ’til one hour before sunset. Tickets: $25; seniors, students Mon–Fri at noon, Sat & Sun at 12:30 p.m. Beginning Oct 15— NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. & military $22; children (3–11) $16; (under 3) $3; special needs weekend cruises only. Tickets: $31, seniors $28, children $25. Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. $10. Group discounts available. Experience the city in an amaz- Cruise on high speed catamarans to Stellwagen Bank, the East Admission: $15.95; seniors $13.95; children (3–11) $8.95; chil- ing vehicle that rides on land and water. The 80-minute tour vis- Coast’s most famous destination for whale watching. Catch dren (under 3) free. Refer to Currently section under Film for its most of Boston’s famous sights. And just when you think sight of humpback, finback and minke whales from the deck or IMAX theater listings. Combination ticket prices available. you’ve seen it all, your Duck splashes into the Charles River for from the comfort of a full modernized cabin boasting snack and Dedicated to advancing knowledge of the world of water, this a spectacular water view. BOSTON MOVIE TOURS: This entertaining beverage services. The tour is three hours, and free tickets on outstanding aquatic zoo features a 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean tour gives visitors the inside scoop on Hub- a future cruise are guaranteed if you don’t spot one of these Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef with sharks, sea turtles, BOSTON MOVIE TOURS, departs from the Shaw Memorial in based films and television shows while viewing magnificent creatures. moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure to check out the pop- front of the State House on Beacon Street. 866-MOVIE-45. the locations they were shot. Refer to listing, left. ular penguin habitat. Special exhibit: Amazing Jellies. The adja-

www.bostonmovietours.net. Tours: daily at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: sightseeing $16; seniors and students $14; children (6–12) $9. Reservations strongly encouraged. Experience the city of Boston the way Tinseltown has through such films as A Civil Action, Good Will HARPOON BREWERY TOUR, 306 Northern Ave., 1-888-HAR- Hunting, Mystic River and others. This 90-minute walking tour POON ext. 522. Tours: Tue–Sat at 3 p.m., Fri & Sat at 1 and 3 takes movie buffs to 30 spots where some of Hollywood’s p.m. Free admission. This waterfront institution was the first biggest stars have come to film. Tour guides also offer up brewery in 25 years to be granted a permit to brew and pack- behind-the-scenes stories and Hollywood gossip. age beer commercially when it opened in 1987. Visitors gather at the Tap Room, which overlooks the brewery, for 30- to 45- FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours minute tours of the plant. daily each hour from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or until three hours before game time. Tickets: $12; seniors $11; children (under 14) $10. THE LITERARY TRAIL, departs from the Omni Parker House, 60 Tours originate at the Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way School St., 617-350-0358. Call for full tour schedule. Tickets:

sightseeing across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have you dreamt of $30; children (under 12) $26. Group tours also available. Tickets walking across the field where Red Sox legends spent their include entrance to all museums on the trail. This 20-mile tour glory days? This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at includes stops at the Boston Athenaeum; the Omni Parker House; America’s oldest active Major League ballpark, including a Cambridge’s Longfellow House; the Concord Museum, which glimpse behind the famed “Green Monster.” houses Ralph Waldo Emerson’s study; and famed Walden Pond.

THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 64 Cross St., take the T to PLAYERS, departs from the Visitor Center on Boston Common, Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Wed & Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 617-357-8300. Tours daily at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tickets: p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. Reservations required. $12; children (12 and under) $6. Explore the Freedom Trail with Custom tours for groups available. Tickets: $49. Michele Topor, costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James Otis, an authority on Italian cuisine and culture, hosts award-winning Abigail Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute tour. Stops culinary walking tours through one of the nation’s oldest Italian- include the Park Street Church, the Boston Massacre Site, the American communities. Old State House and Faneuil Hall. OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7010. GHOSTS AND GRAVESTONES TOUR, 617-269-3626. Tours Departs every 15–20 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: daily at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $30; $29; seniors & students $26; children (under 12) free. With 16 children: $18. Step aboard the trolley of doom for a tour of the stops throughout the city, including the New England Aquarium, dark side of Boston. Your host, a 17th century gravedigger, tells U.S.S. Constitution Museum, the Trolley Stop Store on the corner the tales of the Angel of Death, the Boston Strangler and other of South Charles and Boylston streets, and most major hotels infamous characters from Boston’s past. After completing your (see your concierge), patrons can enjoy a 100-minute, fully nar- sojourn into the macabre, step off the trolley for a walk through rated sightseeing tour of more than 100 points of interest ___ two of the oldest burying grounds in the city. aboard the orange-and-green, all-weather trolley. ___ 46 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 47 FREEDOM TRAIL cent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is the first theater of its kind in The Freedom Trail begins at the Boston the Boston area. Refer to Film in Currently for complete IMAX Common Information Kiosk, where you can theater listings and Kids Corner for special events. obtain city maps and guides or rent a handheld self-guided audio tour complete with sound STONE ZOO, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. Open effects and anecdotes for $15. Free 90-minute, daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $7.50; seniors $6.50; children park ranger-guided tours depart from the Boston (2–15) $4.50; children (under 2) free. Highlights include Snowy National Historical Park Visitors Center at the Owl creek, Mexican gray wolves, snow leopards, jaguars, rein- corner of State and Devonshire streets, Mon–Fri deer, river otters, llamas and miniature donkeys, as well as edu- at 2 p.m., Sat & Sun at 10 & 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. cational programs at the Animal Discovery Center. The Zoo is First come, first serve. Arrive 30 minutes prior to also home to the nation’s first “Earth Park.” Special exhibit: Lord tour. Call 617-242-5642 for more information. of the Wings: Birds of Prey, an ongoing educational show. The number accompanying each site listed below refers to the site’s location as shown on Panorama’s map. Refer to center spread.

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

as a Colonial barracks during the American Revolution. 4 p.m., except holidays. Guided tours patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William ail Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The famous Dawes in this 90-minute tour covering the sites listed FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST. Harvard College golden dome of the State House marks below. Refer to listing in Sightseeing, page 46. provided the pews for its students in this 1833 building erected the government seat of the Common- for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church. wealth of Massachusetts. The cornerstone was laid by Samuel Adams, and the building stands on land HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. The centers of two institu- bought from John Hancock. The red brick portion was designed SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL AND tions that have played major educational roles since Harvard’s by the legendary architect Charles Bulfinch. BEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE (6). On School founding in 1636. Street, marked by a column and commemo- PARK STREET CHURCH (3). Corner of Park rative plaque. On April 13, 1635, the town HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. The center of and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. voted to establish the first public school in Cambridge activity since the 17th century, the Square is home Sunday services at 8:30 & 11 a.m. and 4 & the country (the forerunner of the Boston to Harvard University, historic buildings, bookstores, cafes, 6 p.m. Morning services are traditional, Latin School). Nearby is Benjamin Franklin’s restaurants and shops. evening services are contemporary. Built in statue, built in 1856, the first portrait-statue 1809, this church was described by Henry erected in the United States. LONGFELLOW NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 105 Brattle St., James as “the most interesting mass of

sightseeing Cambridge, 617-876-4491. Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Park brick and mortar in America.” SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE ranger-guided tours: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2, 3 and 4 (7). School and Washington streets, 617- p.m. Admission: $3, children (under 16) free. This 1759 OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND (4). 367-4000. Constructed as an apothecary in Georgian mansion was home to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Tremont Street next to Park Street Church, 1718, the ground floor was later used as a from 1837 to 1882 and a central gathering place for writers 617-635-7389. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. This bookstore that became the center of literary and artists in the 19th century. It also served as George historic cemetery, formerly the town granary, is Boston and the meeting place of such nota- Washington’s headquarters during the siege of Boston in the final resting place of John Hancock, Paul bles as Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau. 1775–76. Original furnishings, books and art from around the Revere, Robert Treat Paine, Samuel Adams, world are on display. Peter Faneuil, and the victims of the Boston OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE (8). 310 Massacre. A stone inscribed “Mary Goose” Washington St., 617-482-6439. Open daily MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., (a.k.a. Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the grave of Mother Goose. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & $2.00 OFF Cambridge, 617-547-7105. Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING GROUND (under 6) free. This building housed many Adults weekdays Mount Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in the coun- (5). Tremont and School streets, 617-227- town meetings, the most famous of which through September, try. Many prominent Americans are buried here, including Henry 2155. Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at triggered the Boston Tea Party. Permanent October and November! Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow 12:15 p.m. Burying Ground open daily 9 exhibit: Voices of Protest. Homer. The cemetery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden a.m.–5 p.m. Tours: Mon and Thu–Sat 9:30 (Ticket booth purchases only, may not be combined with any other offers.) and wildlife sanctuary. a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tue and Wed 1:30–4:30 OLD STATE HOUSE (9). Corner of p.m. Visitors are reminded that King’s Chapel Washington and State streets, 617-720- TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most is a house of worship. The chapel was 3292. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: 617-267-DUCK beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist established in 1687 as the first Anglican congregation in Boston. $5; students & seniors $4; children (6–18) www.BostonDuckTours.com mansions and their elegant neighbors from every period of The second chapel, built in 1754, became the first Unitarian $1; children (under 6) free. Built in 1713, ___ American architecture. church in America after the Revolution. this seat of colonial government was the ___ 48 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 49 SHOPPING center of activity for such patriots as John Hancock and OLD NORTH CHURCH (13). 193 Salem St., ANTIQUES/ART/ Samuel and John Adams. It was from the east balcony that the 617-523-6676. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. COLLECTIBLES Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston. Sun services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. BOSTON MASSACRE SITE (10). State Boston’s oldest standing church, where two Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in Street in front of the Old State House. At lanterns were hung on April 18, 1775, sig- 1967 as a showcase for the talents of Israeli artists, the the next intersection below the State naling the Redcoats’ departure by sea for gallery has displayed and sold a wide range of art by inter- House, a ring of cobblestones marks the Lexington and Concord. national artists, including works by Chagall, Picasso and site of the clash between a jeering Boston Hundertwasser. crowd and a British guard of nine soldiers COPP’S HILL BURIAL GROUND (14). Open on March 5,1770. daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hull Street. Set out in 1660, Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. ARTS & CRAFTS FANEUIL HALL (11). Merchants Row and Many remarkable people are interred here, Faneuil Hall Square, 617-523-1300. Open including Increase Mather, his son Cotton, A KNIT AND NEEDLEPOINT STORE BY MARY J. COLE, 11 daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical talks given Cotton’s son Samuel Mather and Edmund Newbury St., 617-536-9338. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun by daily every half hour 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hartt, builder of the U.S.S. Constitution. chance. The fine arts of handprinted needlepoint and gorgeous Military museum open Mon–Fri 9 knitting yarns are showcased here. Instruction is available from a.m.–3:30 p.m. “The Cradle of Liberty” BUNKER HILL MONUMENT (15). Breed’s the knowledgeable staff and lessons are free when the project combines in one building a free enterprise Hill, Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Climb the is purchased here. Visit www.needlepoint-boston.com.

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

fr AKRIS, 16 Newbury St., 617-536-6225. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Founded in Switzerland in 1922, this design house is the only true couture house outside of Paris and Milan that has distinguished itself for its creative, elegant and KIM’S FASHION DESIGN, Copley Place, Level 1 next to modern fashions. Its designer collection for women is com- Neiman Marcus, 617-267-9299; 12 Kneeland St., Chinatown, prised of elegant, understated suits, coats, dresses and 617-426-5740. Copley: Daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Chinatown: evening wear. Daily noon–6 p.m. Kim Pham has been a driving force in the Asian fashion industry for over 20 years. Kim’s couture, CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of the Asian-inspired apparel for both genders uses only the finest Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. silks, with painstaking attention to detail and fit. Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel prod- LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 ucts, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as a.m.–6 p.m., Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances. Housed in a historic former Back Bay museum building, this Boston institution maintains its cutting-edge allure by offering EDDIE BAUER, 500 Washington St., 617-423-4722. Mon–Sat upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as well as 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This local outlet of the women’s fashions, bed and bath items, and home accessories. renowned Seattle-based chain offers seasonal collections of fine-quality, casual apparel, footwear, travel gear and acces- MARC JACOBS, 81 Newbury St., 617-425-0707. Mon–Sat sories for men and women, all at steep discounts from the 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. One of the country’s regular retail prices. hottest designers has finally opened one of his outlets right SEE BOSTON LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT, AT THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY. here in the Hub. This store specializes in Jacobs’ hip, retro- ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, 39 Newbury St., 617-424-9300. inspired ready-to-wear line as well as his fabulous acces- Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. A small, family- sories, shoes and men’s line. run textile business that evolved into a world leader in elegant men’s clothing, this Italian design house has focused on quality MAXMARA, 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775. Mon–Sat 10 since its founding in 1910. Today, Zegna boasts the finest in a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Founded in 1951 and with more VISIT OUR NEW DISPLAYS INCLUDING “DREAMS OF FREEDOM,” FEATURING THE BOSTON IMMIGRANT menswear and is known for a vast, first-rate necktie selection. than 1,000 stores worldwide, MaxMara is Italy’s largest women’s EXPERIENCE, A NEW ANTENNA AUDIO TOUR AND OUR NEW THEATER ready-to-wear manufacturer. Known for luxurious fabrics, stylish THE GARMENT DISTRICT, 200 Broadway, Cambridge, 617- silhouettes and hand detailing. MaxMara embodies the principles 876-5230. Sun–Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 8 p.m., Sat of truly great Italian fashion—classic design and top quality. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. A vintage lover’s paradise, this two-level thrift warehouse sells everything from vintage Levi’s to knock-off SIMON’S MEN’S CLOTHING, 220 Clarendon St., between FEATURING “WINGS OVER BOSTON,” AN AERIAL TOUR OF OUR CITY designer dresses and ’70s go-go boots. The ambitious (or Newbury and Boylston, 617-266-2345. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON. CALL 617-859-0648. desperate) can sift through the heaping piles of the down- p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest family- ___ stairs Dollar-A-Pound. run men’s clothing store in Boston, Simon’s sells business and ___ 50 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 51

casual wear in classic and updated styles and offers quick, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 expert alterations and even complete same-day tailoring. Boylston St., 617-262-8500. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. One of the country’s premier upscale retail STONESTREETS, 1276 Mass. Ave., Harvard Square, giants, Saks proffers a wide selection of high-end fashion Cambridge, 617-547-3245. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 apparel, accessories, cosmetics and home decor pieces from a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This sophisticated men’s an assortment of unique and name-brand designers. clothier offers a casual-yet-refined collection of Italian and American designers. The knowledgeable staff will make sure T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9 that you find the proper garment, superbly tailored to your a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retailer specifications. offers brand name and designer fashions for men, women and kids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the URBAN OUTFITTERS, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. home. Prices are slashed 20 to 60% off most department store Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon– rates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality. 8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617- 864-0070. Where urban hipsters turn for funky men’s and women’s fashions. The store also features a wide array of FURNITURE housewares, shoes, accessories, gifts, books, cards and other bric-a-brac. ADESSO, 200 Boylston St., 617-451-2212. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. One of America’s leading resources for beautiful furniture, lighting and accessories. DEPARTMENT STORES Adesso imports a vast range of Europe’s finest designer products—such as Ligne Roset, renowned for its beds, sofas FILENE’S, 426 Washington St., 617-357-2100. Mon–Sat and comfortable seating, and Alessi, known for stainless- COWBOY BOOTS 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. New England’s pre- steel teakettles and serving pieces. MEN N WOMEN N CHILDREN mier department store since 1851 offers six floors of the lat- Boots N Lucchese N Justin N Nocona est apparel from renowned designers such as Ralph Lauren RESIDE, 266 Concord Ave., Huron Village, Cambridge, 617- Tony Lama N Dan Post N Frye N Liberty and Tommy Hilfiger; cosmetics and fragrances from Chanel 547-2929. Thu–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun STETSON HATS and Lancôme; and bed and bath products by Laura Ashley noon–6 p.m. Specializing in vintage, mid-20th century furni- Shirts N Belts N Buckles N Bolo Ties and Croscill. ture and accessories, this eclectic store has quickly gained a HELEN’S LEATHER 110 Charles St., Boston, MA following for its unique inventory of the best in European and shopping FILENE’S BASEMENT, 426 Washington St., 617-542-2011. American modern design. 617.742.2077 Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. For decades, the Basement has provided shoppers with huge deals, thanks to its automatic markdown system which HOME GOODS guarantees greater discounts the longer an item remains on the selling floor. A “must-visit” for bargain hunters. CRATE & BARREL, 777 Boylston St., 617-262-8700. . . . Just a Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Also: Faneuil Heartbeat H & M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081. Mon–Sat 10 Hall Marketplace, 617-742-6025; 48 Brattle St., Cambridge, a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge 617-876-6300. Call for other location hours. This fun yet

shopping away! department store opened its Boston shop in 2001. Its mantra sophisticated home fashions store features everything from of “fashion and quality at the best price” translates to inex- kitchenware and furniture to flatware, glassware and bath pensive, trendy clothes for men and women, as H & M and body accessories. boasts the freshest, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, material and style. RESTORATION HARDWARE, 711 Boylston St., 617-578- 0088. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30 hardware retailer features distinctive, high-quality items for a.m.– 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York- the home—from home furnishings and lighting to kitchen based department giant features floor after floor of the latest accessories and garden supplies. Each product is imbued culinary tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fash- with the store’s classic design, affordable pricing and whim- ions. Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, sical product information. Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels.

MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 JEWELERY/ACCESSORIES a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 ALPHA OMEGA, 1380 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864- p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra “Brand name clothing for 1227. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–6 less” has made this discount retailer a bargain-hunter’s dream p.m. Also: The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls fea- 617-494-9030. Devoted to the art of timekeeping, Alpha tures designer clothing for men, women and children. Omega is an authorized agent for more than 20 prestigious watch brands such as Akteo, Breitling, Movado, Omega, NEIMAN MARCUS, 5 Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., Seiko, TAG Heuer and Raymond Weil. At The Corner Mall you have the 617-536-3660. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. best of Boston with boutiques and Nearly a century of dedication to gathering the most enviable CARTIER, 40 Newbury St., 617-262-3300. Mon–Sat 10 an international food court offering products the world has to offer has helped make this Dallas- a.m.–6 p.m. If diamonds are forever, the House of Cartier is something for every palate! based retailer a world-class fashion authority. Neiman’s has timeless. With more than 150 years of experience, Cartier is stayed in step with the times, while stepping ahead to deliver a symbol of prestige, glamour, and quality. The jeweler offers ___ At the Corner of Winter & Washington Streets the unexpected. a dazzling display of diamonds, jewelry and accessories, ___ 52 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 53

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

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

shopping of diamonds, rings, timepieces and accessories. Anne Fontaine.

MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open FENWAY SPORTSZONE, INC. court known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique Boston’s Largest Sports Memorabilia Shop Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun to this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literally Conveniently located near Fenway Park at the corner of Yawkey Way and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features department hundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. Boylston Street, Fenway Sportsworld, Inc. offers the best prices on all your stores such as Filene’s, Sears and Best Buy, as well as more ballgame and collectible card needs. It boasts Boston’s largest selection of than 100 other stores and specialty shops including the THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., 1- autographed items in addition to dozens of specialty/novelty items, the largest Gap in Boston, Abercrombie & Fitch, J. Crew, Old 800-SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Navy, Borders, Victoria’s Secret and more. The Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 shops and most balls in Boston and unique items for the discerning collector. . restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, 1312 Boylston Street • 617-437-1010 • Mon–Fri 11–6 p.m.; extended COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnifi- Ann Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega. It is also the launch spot for hours during all Red Sox home games • www.fenwaysportszone.com cent Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, the city’s renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours. including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams- Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free MUSIC/VIDEO Ultimate Shopping Excursions card, stop by one of the cus- tomer service kiosks. NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. ADVERTISE IN WINDOW SHOPPING! Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 THE CORNER MALL, corner of Winter and Washington a.m.–8 p.m. Also: Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, Special discount rates are available for advertisers in Panorama’s streets. Open daily. One-stop shopping in Downtown 617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617- Crossing. You’ll find the latest styles at shops like Discovery 491-0337; 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491- Window Shopping section off our regular display advertising prices. Imports, Bath & Body Works and Aldo Shoe. In addition, the 7711. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart local Corner Mall features an international food court to please chain, which boasts the cheapest CD prices in town, includ- Call 617-423-3400 for more details. every palate, including Cafe La Brioche, Sakkio Japan and ing import, indie and major label releases, as well as T-shirts, ___ India Express. comics, and other pop culture kitsch items. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 54 PANORAMA r estaurants ___ 57 - ted parking. L tions are $ or come for a regu , lassifica this popular get-together Enjoy the last of the : Y the c and “Boston’s Best Margarita.” “Boston’s and ...... Most more than $25 atio dining is available...... $19–25 wo hours free valida OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 P T ...... $12–18 ...... Most less than $12 . DINNER ENTREES AVERAGE PRICE OF AVERAGE $ $$ $$$ $$$$ Many offer a wide restaurants range of entrees and prices; therefore, only approximations. C daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. an entree specialty 240A Newbury St. St.), (corner of Fairfield LS, y St., 617-536-7077.elegant, Intimately tes, D, or more than 30 years, L, F arking 254 Newbur tions recommended. Breakfast Refer to listing, page 58. RESTAURANTS va alet P V t & SB. $$$ grill steaks, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes.“Boston’s Voted Best Southwestern Restaurant” Reser CUVÉE, BUCHANAN’S, DAISY 617-247-8516. spot in the heart of the Back Bay has provided a comfortable place to mingle and meet new and old friends and enjoy a menu of pub specials. Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D daily ’til 11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D & SB 11 Mon–Fri a.m.–3 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$ www.cuveeboston.com. Open daily 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. L, D, Sa Cuvée offers the utmost in hospitality and unmatched contem- paired with its passionatelyAmerican cuisine crafted, porary Award-winning wine list.Wine Spectator Enjoy a sampling of delectable small pla larly scheduled wine dinner (serving after 10 p.m.) STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBUR warm weather at an outdoor cafe like Stephanie’s, one warm weather at an outdoor cafe like Stephanie’s, outdoor dining patios on Newbury of the premier Street. KEY tive ...... Credit Cards Not Accepted ...... Credit Cards Not ...... Brunch ...... Sunday Brunch ..Late Supper ...... Lunch ...... Entertainment ...... Cocktails ...... Dinner ves crea rench tradition B L D BR SB C LS VP NC * Alaskan king s onion tart). resh F y bistro ser le Hansi’ contemporar 130 Brighton Ave.130 Brighton of Harvard (corner 222 Berkeley St., known for his innovation and playful risk- a wine list and desserts in the F rench-American fare , ton Boston, 39 Dalton St., 617-375-6500. The Colonnade Hotel,Ave., 120 Huntington 617- This sleek, Four Seasons Hotel Boston,Four 200 Boylston St., thman, venues), Allston, 617-254-1331. popular This 240A Newbury St., 617-536-2626. Modern Italian Westin Hotel,Westin Copley Place,Ave., 10 Huntington a Shera ves up F ted edge and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$ and a perennial recipient of the AAA Five Diamond AAA Five and a perennial recipient of the buffalo wings and giant nachos.buffalo wings and L, D, C, LS, SB. $ The The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. Azure's The Eliot Hotel, 370-A wing its influences from American regional cuisine with a wing its influences from complete this Gallic experience. Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$ Dra strong New England flair,Apropos hearty, offers the menu at satisfying sea bass dishes ranging from pan-roasted Chilean sirloin and herbed roasted chicken.York to grilled New The menu, created by executive chef Joseph Nartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB. $$$ 617-351-2037. elegant eatery An with the Public Garden as a backdrop, Award. cuisine, Enjoy exquisite modern French accompanied wine library.by a selection from an 1,800-bottle Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ Home-brewed beer 617-247-2225. open- include Specialties Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-7200. Award-winning chef Ken James Beard Oringer ser Asian influences in a with some striking sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s supper club.styled after a Parisian Bacon- wrapped foie gras, caramelized swordfish oxtail keep au poivre and ginger-glazed customers coming back for more. D. $$$$ and Brighton a best beer selection,Allston hangout features Boston’s with more tapthan 112 beers on microbrews. and over 400 food Its too, entices award-winning with steam beer burgers, famous curly fries, 617-424-7446. CLIO, CAFE, COTTONWOOD APROPOS, AUJOURD’HUI, AZURE, BAR 10, BRASSERIE JO, CIAO BELLA, ALLSTON/BRIGHTON ALLSTON/BRIGHTON GRILL & TAP, THE SUNSET BAY BACK 425-3240.“sister” The award-winning of chef Jean Joho’s Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Unc crab, tender lamb chops and veal chops head up the menu, accompanied by moderately priced wines. L, D, LS, SB. $$ taking in the kitchen,American cuisine with creates contemporary a sophistica Mediterranean cuisine and offers an exceptional wine list. Enjoy grilled Greek salad flatbread pizza or tagliarini provencale in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. L, D, C, LS. $$ decor accented with marble and woodwork forms a graceful backdrop for the house specialty—chops. menu and concept are designed to be as clear and understat- menu and concept are designed to be as clear ed as the color palette itself. 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___ 56 *DICK’S LAST RESORT, Prudential Center, 55 Huntington Ave., skylit dining space. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.– beverage selection, including their award-winning Bloody Mary and 617-267-8080. Dick’s serves ribs and chicken by the bucket, 74 10 p.m. L, D, SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., C, VP Tue–Sat evenings. $$$ a variety of draft beers. Live entertainment Thu–Sat nights, and kinds of beer and more. SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m. includes Belgian officially licensed Cheers merchandise sold on site. L, D, C, LS. $ waffles and a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Live music, no *TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617- cover, no dress code and definitely no class. L 11:30 a.m.–4 536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Boston THE FEDERALIST, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617-670- p.m.; D Sun–Thu 4 p.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til 1 a.m. for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The magnificent cui- 2515. The menu at this elite spot brings artistic flair to dishes like www.dickslastresort.com. $$ sine complements the breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Live jazz Colorado rack of lamb and skillet-roasted French Dover sole, in an seven nights a week. $$$$ atmosphere evoking the stately class of the world’s most private THE FOGGY GOGGLE, 911 Boylston St. (across from the Hynes), clubs. A rooftop herb garden and in-kitchen fish tanks help to 617-266-3399. “If you don’t know how to have fun, stay home,” TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and ensure culinary perfection. B, D, Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$ is the motto of this Back Bay hot spot. The crazy decor, the Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Known for its fresh seafood 1 enthusiastic staff and the “Foggy Fish Bowl” emphasize fun and winner of several regional awards, Turner’s features seven- HUNGRY I, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story town- above all. Late night pizza and pub food available. D, LS, C foot-high French windows, swooping Hollywood banquettes, house with three working fireplaces and an outdoor patio, Chef Tue–Sat 4 p.m.–2 a.m. $ mahogany paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private dining rooms Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French country cuisine and accommodate 10–140 guests. Discounted VP at The Westin Hotel creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison au poivre and GOURMELI’S SEAFOOD, Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Copley Place. L, D, C, LS. $$$ braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and Fri only, noon–2 p.m.; D Ave., 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or indulge in 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private dining rooms avail- fresh lobster, swordfish and more at this eatery in the heart of able. $$$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON CENTER MAP. the Back Bay. Gourmeli’s offers an array of fresh New England BEACON HILL seafood and entrees. B, L, D. $$$ LALA ROKH, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Named for a leg- ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Boston’s endary Persian princess, this elegant restaurant is owned by sib- JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867- finest Italian restaurants (across from Massachusetts General lings Babak and Azita Bina. Using their mother’s recipes, they’ve 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500. Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with created a unique dining experience in the only restaurant of its Top-notch fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried nightly specials and complementing wine list. Specials include kind in New England. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly 5:30–10 chicken and impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: Daily homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar p.m. Reservations recommended. C, VP. www.lalarokh.com. $$ 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. Cambridge: peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun 3–9 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $ p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #7 ON CENTER MAP. CAMBRIDGE *CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil Hall *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill pub and GANDHI, 704 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-491- Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a traditional its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare and an abundant 1104. Savor the scents and flavors of India and enjoy exceptional steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh seafood. Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies and wall orna- ments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D daily. Adjoining

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

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

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

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

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

STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBURY, 190 Newbury St., 617-236-0990. Lauded by The New York Times, chef/owner Stephanie Sidell’s eatery showcases sophisticated cooking and classic comfort food. ___ Casual elegance at its best with sidewalk cafe, club-like bar and ___ 58 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 59

Indian cuisine in the heart of Central Square. Only the freshest ties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer; shrimp sented. The artful menu is created from a palette of lush local produce, herbs and delicate spices are used to prepare the healthy fresca; macadamia crusted mahi-mahi; slow roasted prime rib; flavors. The restaurant also boasts an exhibition kitchen. B, L, D, fare. L daily noon–3 p.m.; D noon–11 p.m.; SB noon–3 p.m. L and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private par- SB, C, LS. $$$$ buffet daily noon–3 p.m., “All you can eat” $5.95. Beer & wine. $ ties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C. $$$ *JULIEN, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- creative southwestern cuisine HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington St., 1900. The award-winning Julien offers creative contemporary 222 Berkeley Street Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and organic 617-357-4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, French cuisine in a formal dining room of unparalleled elegance Copley Square, Boston produce are used to create a lively, textured menu of reinterpreted Cambridge, 617-661-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, and intimacy. An ideal setting for pre-theatre dining, a private 617.247.2225 New England classics. Private dining room available. B Mon–Fri or lighter fare in the spacious bar. The Cambridge Davio’s boasts business dinner or a romantic celebration. D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m. 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun 7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB an outdoor patio and skyline view. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tapas menu available at bar Mon–Fri 4–7 p.m. $$$$ snakebites noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Sat noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ D Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; C, VP. www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Park Plaza angus ranch strip steak RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617- Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants features fine FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in North Market, 617-720-5522. Renowned for fresh seafood and wines and cuisine from France, Italy and Spain. Chef Jody Adams 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and barbe- lively atmosphere, M & S also offers steak, chicken and pasta fire and spice pasta lends her creative talents to seasonal dinner menu items such as cue cuisine. The restaurants stress generous portions, affordable dishes. Daily 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ‘til midnight. Bar grilled pork tenderloin with Ligurian potato-cheese pie, pine nuts prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly service. Boston: menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 p.m.–midnight. $$$ mango margaritas and basil. D only. Reservations recommended. $$$$ Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed, Thu & Sat ’til 10 p.m., Fri ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitasandritas.com. $. MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995. fresh grilled salmon fillet SHERATON COMMANDER RESTAURANT, 16 Garden St., Harvard SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an appropriate Square, Cambridge, 617-234-1365. New England-style cuisine in vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. The restaurant’s a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual atmosphere. B, L, D, SB. $$ INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856-7744. interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood and leather, creating 20% food discount for parties of six to Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful decor and a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a hearty meal. All menu twenty guests with this ad THE SPINNAKER, Hyatt Regency, 575 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who desire a items come in appetizer and entree sizes. D, LS. $$$$ 617-492-1234. Enjoy a view of the Boston skyline and Charles cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global menu created River while dining in Boston’s only revolving rooftop restaurant by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $ MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Forget Just a few reasons to come visit us. and lounge. Spinnaker features American cuisine for dinner and dinner and a movie—now it’s brunch and a movie at the noon- www.cottonwoodboston.com Sunday Brunch. Savor a cocktail or dance under the stars on Fri JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton Boston time Skyline Sunday Brunch. The package includes tickets to & Sat evenings. D, LS, SB. Reservations recommended. $$$ Common, 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. Chef Jason Adams sets Museum’s newest IMAX film, admission to the exhibit halls and an uncharted course of adventure in contemporary cuisine, fea- free parking. Tickets: $32; seniors $31; children $30. *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m. ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 turing American favorites, seafood and steaks, all artistically pre- Reservations recommended. $ Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic fare like sushi-grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The setting

features spectacular views of the Boston skyline. B, L, D, C. $$ r estaur CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS CHARLESTOWN Harborside Restaurant ants Giving salad an OLIVES, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. Celebrity The rrestaurantestaurant with an ocean of window dressing. chef Todd English got his start with this local eatery and the inferiority complex Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparalleled king of his endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, ingredient rich, pan- since 1993. ants Mediterranean creations. Reservations are not accepted, so arrive early and be prepared to wait. D. $$$$ estaur

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*AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency, Financial District, 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Live jazz every Thu. B, L, D, C. $$

*CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- 1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Sunday brunch Reservations Accepted in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterranean and American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$

CALITERRA, Wyndham Boston Hotel, 89 Broad St., 617-348- 1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, this casual, In the Theatre District upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal New 8 Park Plaza • 617-573-0821 England flavors. B, L, D. $$ (at the Transportation Building) Boston HistoricHistoric FishFish PierPier • 617.423.1000 pfchangs.com CHART HOUSE, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House Functions for any occasion ___ boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including special- ___ 60 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 61

OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- and seafood in a New England tradition. Piano and oyster bars 3838. One of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting a open late. L, D. $ breathtaking view of the Harbor, Oceana offers uniquely pre- pared fresh seafood. B, L, D, SB. $$ NORTH END PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 617-725-1600. Executive chef Jerry Tice celebrates nostalgic CAFFE POMPEI, 280 Hanover St., 617-227-1562. Pompei fea- cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room tures a wide variety of coffee, 160 wines by the glass, Italian reflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace cordials, pizza, Italian sandwiches, homemade cannoli and ice of Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ cream imported from Italy. Open daily 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; B 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; LS ’til 3:30 a.m. SEE RADIUS, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-win- LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. $ ning chef Michael Schlow churns out impeccably prepared nouveau French fare such as foie gras-suffused Vermont CAFFE VITTORIA, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This popular pheasant and New Zealand loin of venison in an ultra-modern, European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of desserts, minimalist setting. Pastry chef Paul Connors creates rapturously cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat delectable desserts. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, and the ’til 12:30 a.m. NC. $ service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ DAVIDE, 326 Commercial St., 617-227-5745. Boasts an upscale SPIRE, Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., 617-772-0202. yet casual atmosphere with Northern Italian-inspired dishes. Alluringly ensconced in Boston’s most fashionable luxury bou- Accolades include the Zagat Award, The Five-Star Diamond tique hotel, Spire features a striking interior and chef Gabriel Award and plaudits from Wine Spectator. All pastas and desserts Frasca’s cuisine, which combines flavors from France, Italy, made fresh on premises. Reservations recommended. L Mon–Fri Spain and Portugal with seasonal New England ingredients. 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. C, VP. $$$ Named one of “America's 50 Best Hotel Restaurants” by Food and Wine. B, L, D LS, VP. $$$$ FLORENTINE CAFE, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Revered by Langham Hotel, Boston visitors and residents for decades, this historic cafe is one of (formerly Le Meridien) TEATRO, 177 Tremont St., 617-778-6841. Teatro boasts a rea- Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with tomatoes and 250 Franklin Street, Boston sonably priced Italian-influenced menu by executive chef lobster cream sauce and seared veal with grilled shrimp in 617.956.8752 Robert Jean and owner/chef Jamie Mammano. The restaurant Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of the Italian wonders www.langhamhotels.com was named “Best Pre-Theatre Dining 2003” (Improper awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily noon–1 a.m. Bostonian) and “Best Italian Restaurant 2003” (Boston maga- L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP. zine). D Mon–Sat 5 p.m.–midnight; Sun 4–11 p.m. Reservations accepted. www.teatroboston.com. C, VP. $$$ LUCCA RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742-9200.

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YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227- Survey’s “Top New Restaurant 2002” and winner of Best of estaur 2750. Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest Boston 2001, this eatery is racking up raves for its regional Italian restaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. cuisine, superb wine list, lively bar and elegant ambiance. D 617•426•2722 Famed for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. nightly 5–11 p.m.; Sat & Sun ’til 11:30 p.m.; bar menu ’til 12:15 ants Specialties include clam chowder, swordfish, and fresh lobster. a.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #9 ON CENTER MAP. ab L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. VP. casual harborside www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ MAMMA MARIA, 3 North Square, 617-523-0077. “Mamma dining in the heart Maria stands for what Italian food is. Simplicity, quality ingredi- ants ents and fun…the food of love.” (Emeril Lagasse, 2004). Mamma of boston EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT Maria offers charming views of the neighborhood and city sky- line, as well as a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. D open daily for estaur HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. VP. www.mamma- lunch and dinner

r 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of the maria.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #10 ON CENTER MAP. Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During the day, live music! the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of chowder, and MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617-523- sun & wed 5–9 pm in the evening is transformed into a sophisticated seafood restau- 5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of Naples’ rant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, VP. $$$ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. His eatery’s spe- cialties include veal chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto, smoked reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more

mozzarella and black olives, amongst other delights. L, D, LS, C. ant FANEUIL HALL Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. $ Prices range from $45.00 to $56.00 Children under 12, $17.50. *BLACK ROSE, 160 State St., next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Sunday seatings: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 617-742-2286. Located in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace area, this SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT E popular pub features aged beef, chicken, fresh native seafood, 88 sleeper street

light fare, hearty sandwiches and other American and Irish clas- ANTHONY’S PIER 4, 140 Northern Ave., 617-482-6262. For 37 aur sics from the grill served in a casual, jovial atmosphere. Live Irish years, this Boston institution has tempted diners with Maine lob- music nightly and weekend afternoons. L, D, LS, SB. Traditional ster, fresh New England seafood, imported Dover sole, prime Langham Hotel, Boston (formerly Le Meridien) Irish breakfast served. $ steaks and a huge wine list. The dining room offers a view of H 250 Franklin Street, Boston Boston Harbor and the city skyline. L & D Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.– on ft. point channel 617.451.1900, ext. 7125 *DURGIN-PARK, 340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-2038. A 10 p.m., Sat noon–11 p.m., Sun noon–10 p.m. $$ www.langhamhotels.com Boston landmark in historic Faneuil Hall (where your grandfather and great-grandfather may have dined) features steaks, chops AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’s T rest ___ barking cr ___ 62 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 63

A Boston Tradition A National Historic Landmark seasonal menus showcase a passion for using fresh, local ingre- dients in his recipes. Chef John Merrill partners with local farm- ers and fishermen to select freshly harvested vegetables, seafood that is just off the boat and specially aged meats and cheeses to create his award-winning meals. B, L, D, SB. $$$

THE BARKING CRAB, 88 Sleeper St., 617-426-CRAB. No frills at this ramshackle little clam shack that’s a Boston dining institu- tion. Pluck mussels and steamers from plastic buckets and drink wine out of styrofoam cups under an outdoor tent brimming with America’s communal-style picnic tables. L & D Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–11 Oldest p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. SEE LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. $$ Restaurant JIMMY’S HARBORSIDE, 242 Northern Ave., 617-423-1000. Since 1924, visitors and natives alike have enjoyed Jimmy’s On The Harborside. The waterfront location offers views of historic Freedom Trail Boston Harbor and the menu features award-winning chowders, In The Maine lobster, traditional Boston haddock and jumbo baked Faneuil Hall Area stuffed shrimp. Mon–Thu noon–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m., Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, Sun 4–9 p.m. VP. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #8 ON CENTER MAP. Fresh New England Lobster And Grilled Meats SOUTH END 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 B&G OYSTERS, 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisti- cated South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Harker features Union Bar til-Midnight bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dish- All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking es like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP. $$ Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the husband and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit or the roast chicken

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PERDIX, 560 Tremont St., 617-338-8070. A New American bistro in the South End run with flair by chef Tim Partridge and his wife ants Nini Diana. Elegant and charming, this welcome newcomer has been acclaimed for such whimsical signature dishes as “Today’s steak with whatever Tim wants” and the dessert staple, “Really freakin’ good chocolate torte.” D, SB. $$$ ants Offering a Creative Menu Specializing in Fresh Seafood and Homemade THEATRE DISTRICT estaur Pasta. Visit the Hyatt r P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, Theatre District, 617-573-0821. Harborside and Relax in Traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality combine in Our Unique Atmosphere, this upbeat bistro. Specialties include Chang’s chicken in soothing Enjoy the Spectacular View lettuce wraps, Dan Dan noodles and orange peel shrimp. Enjoy an impressive list of over 50 wines. Reservations accepted. L & D of the Boston Skyline and Sun–Wed 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til midnight. C, LS. $$ Taste What Boston Is Talking About. THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574-2752. Located in the heart of the theater district, this restaurant features traditional American fare in a comfortable atmosphere and is a great location for pre- and post-theater dining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking at on-site garage is available. B, L, D. $$ Hyatt Harborside 101 Harborside Drive WISTERIA, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617- Boston, MA 02128 956-7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian twist (617) 568-6060 offers an innovative menu that synthesizes New England www.boston.hyatt.com seafood and Asian cuisine. Impeccable service and attention to [email protected] detail are apparent, from the unique presentation of entrees on signature china to the welcoming hotel towel offered upon being ___ seated. L & D. $$$ ___ 64 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 65

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ANTIPASTI RAW BAR Fagottini ai Funghi di Bosco: Crab, Avocado and Mango Stack o Seared Puff pastry stuffed with wild Peppered Ahi Tuna o Shrimp Cocktail mushrooms and fontina cheese in a marsala sauce o Capesante a Forno: APPETIZERS Roasted scallops in a red pepper Coconut Crunchy Shrimp o Lobster sauce with basil oil Spring Rolls o Jumbo Lump Crab Cake PRIMI SEAFOOD Fusilli alla Boscaiola: Hand-rolled Steamed Maine Lobster o Dynamite pasta with wild mushroom, prosciutto Mahi Mahi o Herb Crusted Salmon in a parmigiano cream sauce o Spiced Yellowfin Ahi o Pan Seared DAVIDE Sea Scallops o Baked Stuffed Shrimp CHART HOUSE PESCE 326 Commercial St., North End • 617-227-5745 o Alaskan King Crab Legs o 60 Long Wharf • 617-227-1576 Tonno e Capesante Balsamico: Pan-seared www.daviderestaurant.com Dungeness Crab Clusters chart-house.com tuna and scallop in a balsamic reduction with fresh diced tomato and basil PRIME RIB & STEAKS n integral part of the North End’s dining scene for over et Chart House take you to a place where time stands still, Prime Rib o Filet Mignon o New 20 years, Davide first opened in 1982. While reflecting the historic Hancock Counting House. This Boston landmark CARNI York Strip o Tenderloin Medallions Carre D’Angello all’Aglio e A the rich traditions of Northern Italy, the dishes amaze L once housed the offices of John Hancock, an American Patriot. Rosmarino: Roasted rack of lamb diners with their originality. Davide has earned numerous DESSERT Experience their million-dollar renovations while savoring a seamless with a roasted garlic and rosemary accolades over the years, including recognition as one of the Hot Chocolate Lava Cake blend of high quality seafood and steaks—including whole, steamed crust in Barolo wine nation’s top 50 Italian restaurants, and boasts one of the finest Raspberry Crème Brulée lobster, cracked for you right at your table, and prime rib rubbed with wine lists in the city. aromatic herbs and spices and slow roasted to succulent perfection.

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SMALL PLATES Szechwan Lobster over vegetable beurre blanc o Roasted Duck Pot-stickers o Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a herbed truffle broth o Smoked Salmon-wrapped Sea Scallops over béarnaise

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index Italian restaurants. The cui- TIME TRAVELING: North Square’s NORTH END 69 Old World cobblestoned streets play host to not only sine is authentic and con- fine Italian eateries, but also to the historic Charm sistently delicious, whether Paul Revere House on the Freedom Trail. BACK BAY 72 Old World Sicilian, tradi- tional Northern Italian or Renowned as Boston’s Mediterranean fusion. And patriot/midnight rider and BEACON HILL 74 neighborhoods “Little Italy,” the North End though the ambience can be his family (including 16 CAMBRIDGE 76 is constantly brimming boisterous, romantic or children!) from 1770–1800. with the aroma of garlic somewhere in between, the Christ Church, a.k.a. the and freshly cooked cuisine. setting is usually intimate, Old North Church, Boston’s But its storied history is with patrons rubbing oldest standing church also part of its charm. The elbows with one another (built in 1723) served as the oldest neighborhood in the in crowded dining rooms— signal tower that spurred city, it gave birth to the it’s all part of the Revere on his jaunt through American Revolution on its European feel. the countryside. And Copp’s narrow cobblestone streets One of Boston’s most Hill Burying Ground, BRIGHT LIGHT: and has been home to wave well-known attractions is, founded in 1660 as the Gaslamps and brick buildings, such as these in Beacon Hill, after wave of new immi- of course, the Freedom Hub’s second cemetery, are two hallmarks of the city’s grants. Today, the North Trail. Three of its sites are provided the final resting historic neighborhoods. End remains one of the located in the North End. place of many famous colo- Refer to page 74. most European neighbor- The Paul Revere House, nials, such as the Puritan hoods in America. Boston’s oldest home built preachers of the Mather The North End is widely circa 1680, was occupied by family, including PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF ___ known for its abundance of the famed silversmith/ cont. on page 70 >> ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 68 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 69

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

Pompei neighborhoods One such annual rite is the weekly Italian hawking everything from Restaurant open daily feasts and processions, sausage to calamari, add their own from 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. kept alive by immi- flavor to the scene. THE OLD Serving Breakfast from 8 a.m. grants and their If you’re looking for belly laughs Nouvelle Italian Cuisine to 11:30 a.m. and Lunch from NEIGHBORHOOD: featuring a variety of 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of local shops offer- descendents, that take instead of a full belly, have a seat at the ing authentic Italian goods place throughout the Improv Asylum on Hanover Street to take meats and fresh fish... Late night menu available from coffee to cold cuts and Specials prepared daily; ’til 3:30 a.m. pastry to pasta line the summer and enliven in the wild antics of this innovative streets of the North End. this already spirited comedy troupe. The Asylum offers off-the- Pan seared veal with SPECIALIZING IN cuff fun and hilarity at its original North grilled shrimp, housemade ITALIAN CUISINE End venue. lobster ravioli and Certified And if you haven’t had enough of good Black Angus beef. Full bar neighborhoods 280 HANOVER ST. old Paul Revere, check out Paul Revere NORTH END and private function Tonight, which runs at the Old North room available. BOSTON, MA 02113 Church during the summer and fall. TEL: 617-227-1562 Award-winning actor David Conner re- 333 HANOVER ST., BOSTON FAX: 617-227-1562 creates this legendary figure and tells the 617.227.1777 oft-untold stories of Revere’s upbringing www.florentinecafeboston.com ___ and his midnight ride. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF THE G REATER 70 PANORAMA B OSTON C ONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 71

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Once the swamp was gone, In Style RIVER VIEW: The picturesque Back architect Arthur Gilman Bay skyline, appointed by the Hancock and drew up the plans to build Prudential towers, overlooks the Charles River Esplanade. It’s the great American a largely uniform series of success story: rising from three- and four-story the humblest of beginnings brownstones. prominent feature is the to achieve prestige and Real estate is pricey in alphabetical cross streets, greatness. As such, this highly desired neigh- which intersect the main PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO neighborhoods Boston’s chic Back Bay may borhood—bordered on the residential thouroughfares you. Once your shopping is OLD AND NEW: well be the ultimate north by the Charles River, of Beacon Street, Trinity Church and the complete (or you just need American neighborhood— Arlington Street to Park Marlborough Street and Hancock Tower, two to rest and reload), the of the city’s most classically beautiful Square on the east, Commonwealth Avenue, as prominent architect- street also boasts ice brownstone residences, Columbus Avenue to well as the commercial ural landmarks, stand cream shops like JP Licks paired with block after Huntington Avenue, boulevards of Newbury and side by side in Copley and Ben and Jerry’s, and Square. block of high-end, glam- Dalton Street and the Boylston streets. fashionable restaurants orous retail space, on a Massachusetts Turnpike on The Back Bay draws a and bars like Sonsie, stretch of land that was the south, and Charlesgate high number of visitors Stephanie’s on Newbury once a fetid marsh. East on the west—and it’s because of Newbury Street, and Ciao Bella, great for outdoor dining. Between 1857 and 1882, easy to understand why which has been referred to The Back Bay is also home to some of neighborhoods what we know as today’s when one strolls past the as “the East Coast’s own Boston’s architectural standouts—from the Back Bay was a tidewater gorgeous old brick build- Rodeo Drive.” If you’re itch- classic beauty of Trinity Church (built in flat for the Charles River. ings, amply shaded by ing to rev up the charge 1877) and the Boston Public Library, to Gradually it was filled in, trees, and within short cards, and names like Boston’s largest and most impressive mod- the largest part of a project walking distance of pictur- Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and ern skyscrapers, the 62-story John Hancock that would more than esque Boston Common and DKNY get your heart racing, Tower and the Prudential Center, which ___ double the size of the city. the Public Garden. Another then this is the place for houses offices, restaurants and shops. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 72 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 73

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PHOTO BY S COTT ROBERTO RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 711/2 Charles Street, Beacon Hill SEAT OF POWER: hood still bears resem- 617.227.3524 of Boston, such as Harrison The golden-domed blance to its European ROAD TO THE PAST: One of the most State House atop panorama 1/4 page january 2003 Heart of Gray Otis, William Scollay photographed streets in the city, Acorn Beacon Hill is the roots—narrow cobblestone and Charles Bulfinch, who Street and its cobblestoned surface are a legislative heart of streets and gas-lit street- the City throwback to a bygone era. Massachusetts. were all property owners lamps still abound. While A True Taste here. Beyond that, Beacon other areas of Boston are As much as early Hill has remained the seat loaded with trendy restau- of Eastern Bostonians struggled to of political power in other Revolution-era rants and designer boutiques, visitors to define themselves as mem- Boston. The Massachusetts luminaries), King’s Chapel Beacon Hill are more likely to find quaint Mediterranean neighborhoods bers of a separate nation, State House was completed and, on School Street, the antique shops along Charles Street and and not English citizens, at the top of Beacon Hill in site of America’s first public “local” restaurants, off the beaten path but in Historic Boston remnants of the Old World’s 1798, and in 1874 it school (in 1856, a statue of beloved for generations. One exception is Tucked away in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill is culture, morality and, par- received the gold leaf finish Benjamin Franklin was the original place “where everybody knows Lala Rokh, featuring the culinary delights of Persia. ticularly, its physical archi- on its massive dome, which, erected near the site). One your name”—the Bull & Finch Pub, used as Since its opening in 1995, the restaurant has received tecture were bound to live thanks to diligent mainte- spot on the Trail not to be the inspiration for the classic sitcom ecstatic reviews by some of the country’s toughest critics including Zagat, Gourmet and Food & Wine on in Boston. Today, there’s nance and renovations over missed is the Old State “Cheers” can be found on Beacon Street and magazines. For a memorable evening of distinctive nowhere in Boston that this the years, still shines bril- House, at the corner of still draws in throngs of tourists annually. cuisine, beautiful surroundings and gracious hospitality, still holds true more than liantly today. Washington and State And for those who cherish the outdoors, visit the Mediterranean world of Lala Rokh. the historically upper-class It’s here that visitors to streets. In 1776, the Beacon Hill shares the Boston Common environs of the Beacon the Freedom Trail begin Declaration of with Downtown, offering visitors the neighborhoods Hill neighborhood. their travels—passing by Independence was first opportunity to take advantage of a natural Beacon Hill has tradi- historical landmarks such publicly read in Boston oasis upon which to throw a Frisbee, soak tionally been the home of as Park Street Church, the from the building’s east up some sun, ride a foot-pedaled Swan leaders—Boston’s first Old Granary Burying balcony, and the building Boat through the Public Garden, or simply mayor, John Phillips, lived Ground (final resting place overlooks the site of the sit on a bench and watch the world go by, 97 Mt. Vernon Street, Beacon Hill here, as well as instrumen- of John Hancock, Paul Boston Massacre in 1770. the way generations of Bostonians have 720-5511 ___ tal figures in the formation Revere, Samuel Adams and Physically, the neighbor- done before. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF 74 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 75

CAMBRIDGE Inman Square Just north of Central Square, the more res- idential, quieter Inman Square prides itself on hometown sensibility, with a fresh & honest diverse working-class population, many of whom speak Portuguese. No elitism here: the area’s only monument is the Cambridge Fireman’s Mural. It is a place where food brings people together, whether at a range of local ethnic markets or at restaurants known for their bold serving breakfast, lunch, flavors, like Chris Schlesinger’s East Coast supper and brunch Grill. It does get rowdy over at the ImprovBoston, where an acclaimed come- dy troupe spoofs on sports, mystery and pop culture with jamboree music and general “joyful chaos.” Local and up-and- coming national jazz acts entertain music 617.661.5005 lovers at Ryles Jazz Club. at the charles hotel harvard square Kendall Square www.charleshotel.com and is home to the annual CRIMSON TIDE: The storied halls of Kendall Square, home to MIT—with its venerable Harvard University dominate Square Central Square World’s Fair. Harvard Square, the intellectual nucleus of conspicuous concrete dome, the scene of Deal It’s lined with coffee shops, the city of Cambridge. many famous pranks—looks more like a burrito joints, down-home high-brow business park than a neighbor- music stores, and its own hood. Among the modern, sleek bio-tech The people of Cambridge share of great restaurants Yard, home of the homony- firms and research labs, there are more would like to inform the like La Groceria, Gandhi mous Harvard University, than a few secret hiding places for fun. At world that their fine city is and Cuchi Cuchi. Every which makes its quaint pres- the Kendall Square Cinema, movie buffs neighborhoods not a neighborhood of night of the week, fans of ence on the north side of the can check out foreign and independent Boston. Although it often rock, jazz, hip-hop and the square. With all this intellec- films along with ice cream and espresso. gets lumped together with blues line up at the doors of tual energy flowing, it’s no And for shoppers, the CambridgeSide Beantown, Cambridge stands venues such as the Middle surprise that Harvard Galleria houses over 100 stores, including alone with all the sustaining East Cafe, T.T. the Bear’s Square has been dubbed Banana Republic, J. Crew and Best Buy. qualities of an international Place and Green Street Grill. “the book mecca of the city center. Throughout world.” Not everyone here is Porter Square Kendall, Central, Inman, a student, though. A walk Harvard Square Harvard and Porter Squares, along Massachusetts Avenue The young, artistic crowd influences the nearly 100,000 residents The grand cultural and or JFK Street reveals musi- stretch of Cambridge just beyond Harvard share a spirited range of geographical nucleus of cians, magicians and street Square. Porter Square, on the outskirts of neighborhoods cultural influences. Cambridge houses six per- performers, who add color to Mass. Ave., is full of eclectic second-hand forming arts theaters, three the already bustling square. shops and home to restaurants like the movie theaters, nine muse- Diners flock to Harvard Cambodian-French favorite Elephant Walk Central Square ums, over 100 restaurants Square for the food as well, and the Temple Bar. For a feel of the Central Square sets a swift and more than 400 retail at favorites like Henrietta’s avant-garde arts scene, head to the pace as the social center for stores. History is everywhere, Table, UpStairs on the provocative Lizard Lounge for a poetry ___ Cambridge professionals including storied Harvard Square and Rialto. jam or live music. ___ ABOVE PHOTO BY C HRISTINE C ELLI 76 PANORAMA OCTOBER 10–23, 2005 77

questions with… THE NEWBURY STREET LEAGUE PRESENTS

Dame Julie Andrews by Josh B. Wardrop The rld

ou never forget your first boyfriend—even if you’re Yan Academy Award winner and one of the greatest on aStreet singers of your generation. That’s why Dame Julie Andrews, who made her Broadway debut in Sandy Wilson’s affectionate 1920s spoof The Boy Friend in AuctionAuction GGalaala 1954, has chosen a revival of Wilson’s musical for her first stage directorial effort. The show arrives at Boston’s Shubert Theatre on October 11. Refer to listing, page 28. 2000505 Q: Why choose The Boy Friend Friday, October 28, 2005 for your directorial debut? 6:00 pm A: Simply, it’s a delightful well- crafted story with wonderful song at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston and dance numbers. And it reminds 15 Arlington Street me, personally, of a very pleasurable and phenomenal time in my life. cheek or campy with it. Overall, though, my [most Celebrate the spirit of Newbury Street at this Q: Was it difficult transitioning important] job is to make the creative black tie affair featuring an exciting Live Auction with fabulous prizes, live music by from acting to directing? company comfortable The Urban Renewal Band, and the presentation of A: The hardest part is allowing the enough to find their own “The Fay Rotenberg Public Service Award” actors to find the part for them- way…to help them look honoring Merita A. Hopkins selves. I have to rein myself in [with good. Chief of Staff to Mayor Thomas M. Menino suggestions]. What’s also auctioneer Paul T. Zekos, different is that I can’t just think of Q: Does returning to Massachusetts Auction Champion, The Zekos Group “my role”—my eyes and ears have Boston bring back to be everywhere. pleasant memories? For more information or to purchase tickets, A: Oh, absolutely! We origi- please contact Tracy Saxton, 617-267-2224 or Q: Do you think your cast was nally brought Camelot here [email protected] intimidated by working with before opening on Broadway. [The $250 per ticket Julie Andrews? Richard Burton, Robert “ Boy Friend] A celebration to benefit the Newbury Street League A: No. These performers are pretty Goulet and I came down from with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Women’s Lunch Place seasoned. It may have been a this giant venue in Canada. It reminds me curiosity at first, but it passed was lovely to be in a proper of a very pretty quickly. theater again—and we did terribly well because the pleasurable Q: What was your directorial Shubert offered the proper and phenom- style in staging The Boy Friend? perspective. Camelot came A: Keep [the tone] as natural as crashing down practically on enal time in possible. We needn’t go tongue-in- top of the audience! my life. ___ ” 78 PANORAMA 14001400 WWorcesterorcester RdRd (Rte(Rte 9)9) NatickNatick 550808 628628-99009900