Our Guide to the Hub's Revolutionary Past
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February 26–March 11, 2018 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON PANORAMAEVENTS | SIGHTS | SHOPPING | MAPS | DINING | NIGHTLIFE | CULTURE Colonial Boston Our Guide to the Hub’s Revolutionary Past bostonguide.com OYSTER PERPETUAL LADY-DATEJUST 28 rolex oyster perpetual and datejust are ® trademarks. February 26– March 11, 2018 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON Volume 67 • No. 21 contents Feature PANO’s Guide to 8 Colonial Boston Explore beyond the Freedom Trail at these less-heralded sites where the area’s British and revolutionary past comes alive Departments 5 A Peek at the Past Old State House 7 6 Hubbub The 248th anniversary of the Boston Massacre, Boston Ballet’s Parts in Suite, The Magic of Adam Trent at the Shubert Theatre, Bedlam’s Hamlet/ 9 Saint Joan at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre and brew your own beer in the Seaport District 10 Boston’s Official Guide 10 Multilingual 15 Current Events 21 On Exhibit 25 Shopping 29 Cambridge 32 Maps 38 Neighborhoods 42 Sightseeing 46 Beyond Boston 49 Freedom Trail 51 Dining 62 Boston Accent Blue Heron vocal ensemble Music Director Scott Metcalfe ON THE COVER: The Old State House (refer to listing, page 50). 62 PHOTOS (TOP TO BOTTOM): BEDLAM’S HAMLET BY ELIZABETH NICHOLS; DORCHESTER HEIGHTS MONUMENT BY JAMESLWOODWARD/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS; SCOTT METCALFE BY LIZ LINDER BOSTONGUIDE.COM 3 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON bostonguide.com February 26–March 11, 2018 Volume 67 • Number 21 Tim Montgomery • Publisher Scott Roberto • Art Director/Acting Editor Laura Jarvis • Associate Art Director Annie Farrell • Senior Account Executive Abe Dewing • Senior Account Executive Olivia J. 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Facebook.com/PanoramaBoston ND FLOOR OF PRUDENTIAL TOWER Twitter.com/PanoramaBoston Instagram.com/PanoramaBoston TOPOFTHEHUB.NET CALL: Pinterest.com/PanoramaBoston 4 PANORAMA A PEEK AT THE PAST Taking the Mystery Out of Boston History OLD STATE HOUSE nce hailed as one of the most important Opublic buildings from America’s Colonial Era by the National Park Service’s National Historic Landmarks Commission, the Old State House (refer to listing, page 50) is the oldest such edifice in the city. Dating from 1713, it was, pre-American Revolution, known as the Town House—after all, Boston wasn’t officially a city until the early 19th century—and served a variety of vital functions for the nascent metropolis. The Town House—a place where the colonial government for the Massachusetts Bay Colony housed its offices—was the second such structure to sit on that same spot of what was once known as King Street. The original wooden Town House, completed in 1658, was destroyed by a fire in 1711. The “new” building, facing what was formerly the Boston waterfront, boasted on its upper floor a large chamber in which countless speeches and debates were held by a number of prominent citizens, as well as meeting rooms for the Mas- sachusetts Assembly and Supreme Judicial Court (originally called the Superior Court of Judica- sachusetts Legislature, until the new State House ture), and even had commercial space on the was completed on Beacon Hill in 1798. Beginning lower floors for local merchants. in 1830, it served for a time as Boston City Hall— In 1761, one of the most momentous speeches Boston officially became a city in 1822—and later against the British Writs of Assistance—which al- housed a variety of businesses as it fell into a lowed warrant-less authorization to search private state of disrepair. properties—was given by Boston lawyer James Slated for demolition by the City Council, Otis, spurring none other than Founding Father Boston was shamed by the City of Chicago, who John Adams to remark, “Then and there, the child offered to buy the building and reassemble it in Independence was born.” Another seminal event its Lincoln Park, into preserving it, a process which leading up to the revolution—the Boston Massacre began in 1882. That same year, the nonprofit (refer to story, page 6)—took place just outside Bostonian Society assumed the responsibility of the Town House walls on March 5, 1770. maintaining the Old State House and operating it Following America’s independence, the Town as a museum of local history, a function which it House became the State House, home to the Mas- still serves to this day. —Scott Roberto Scott Metcalfe, director OCKEGHEM@600, CONCERT 7 Missa Fors seulement & other music based on songs MARCH 1 BOSTON “deeply affecting” — THE NEW YORK TIMES MARCH 2 WELLESLEY MARCH 3 CAMBRIDGE Ockeghem@600 is a multi-year project to perform the complete works of Johannes Ockeghem, one of the very greatest composers of the Western tradition, in thirteen programs over the course of seven seasons. (617) 960-7956 BLUEHERON.ORG PHOTO: JAMES WALLACE BLACK, 1876/COURTESY OF BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOSTONGUIDE.COM 5 HISTORY IN THE STREETS Many events led up to the start of the American Revolution, yet few were as significant as the Boston Massacre, which took place March 5, 1770. To mark its importance, the annual Boston Massacre Commemoration takes place in and around the Old State House (refer to listing, page 50) on March 3. A day of events is planned, including the highlight, a re-enactment at 7 p.m. of that fateful incident 248 years ago when British troops that were in the city to help enforce Britain’s unpopular tax policies fired on an angry mob that had gathered on King Street, resulting in the deaths of five citizens. The Old State House hosts costumed historians from 1–4 p.m. who recount the events of that day, while the free outdoor festivities begin at 6 p.m. with the gathering of Colonial-garbed patriots, loyalists and moderates in the plaza outside the venerable edifice. WHAT BOSTON’S BUZZING ABOUT 2.26.18 SUITE MOVES After a long winter hibernation, Boston Ballet finally makes its spring debut with the repertory program Parts in Suite (refer to listing, page 16) at the Boston Opera House March 9– April 7. The company continues its partnership with renowned choreographer William Forsythe with the presentation of his Pas/Parts 2016 (pictured), while the work of New York City Ballet resident choreographer Justin Peck is introduced to Hub audiences with In Creases, which is set to the music of Philip Glass. Boston Ballet’s own resident choreographer, Jorma Elo, also contributes, with an encore performance of his enchanting Bach Cello Suites. 6 PANORAMA PHOTOSHUBBUB (TOP TO BOTTOM): MARTHA MARSDEN; ERIK TOMASSON/COURTESY OF SAN FRANCISCO BALLET MAGIC MAN When the Broadway show and subsequent tour of The Illusionists became an international sensation, one of its breakout stars was Adam Trent. The charismatic magician and entertainer—a frequent guest on such programs as “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “The Today Show” and “America’s Got Talent” who has been described as “Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield”—goes the solo route for his current show, The Magic of Adam Trent (refer to listing, page 19), which stops at the Boch Center’s Shubert Theatre March 9–11. A mix of magic, comedy and music, this stage extravaganza features a blend of tried-and-true illusions with brand-new tricks sure to dazzle the whole family. BEDLAM IN BOSTON New York City-based theater company Bedlam has been such a frequent visitor to the Boston area, it’s a wonder it hasn’t considered changing area codes. The troupe’s latest production to hit the Hub, Hamlet/Saint Joan (refer to listing, page 19), comes to the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre March 7–25 as part of ArtsEmerson’s 2017–2018 season. This production is actually a two-in-one, as Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy about the titular melancholy Danish prince runs in repertory with George Bernard Shaw’s ground-breaking drama about Joan of Arc (pictured). For both plays, four actors play all 49 roles in a spare setting that focuses the attention on the playwrights’ classic scripts. And those that want an up-close look at this amazing feat can even opt for on-stage seating, which is available to a lucky few. BREW IT YOURSELF Hopsters started in nearby Newton in 2013 with the unique concept of offering wannabe brewmasters the opportunity to learn how to create batches of beer under expert tutelage. Paired with an adjacent brew pub offering an array of sandwiches, salads, pizza and charcuterie, the facility also crafts its own signature New England-style IPAs and more for its thirsty patrons. With the recent debut of Hopsters’ Seaport District location (51 Sleeper St., 857-239-9042, hopstersbrew.com), Boston now has a 6,000-square-foot emporium where hops-and- barley lovers can either simply sit and sip or brew from a selection of 30 recipes.