Ü >Ì Ì ` U Ü iÀi Ì } U Ü >Ì Ì Ãii May 2–15, 2011 BOSTON for MOMS 7 iÀi Ì *>«iÀ Ì i 7> 9ÕÀ vi Ì iÀ½Ã >Þ >` iÞ` INCLUDING: ,>ÌV G20: >V -Õ`>Þ >` ,iÃÌ>ÕÀ>Ìà vÀ Ã̽à >Þ ``i >À`ià à >` >`à -«> ,iÃÀÌ v i>V Visit bostonguide.com now with enhanced, day-by-day events calendar! contents May 2–15, 2011 Volume 60 • Number 25 COVER STORY 6 Boston 10 for Moms Eight great ways to have fun in the Hub with your biggest fan DEPARTMENTS 16 10 around the hub 10 CURRENT EVENTS , 2010 16 ON EXHIBIT AND , H 19 SHOPPING A D NIPES 24 CAMBRIDGE S 28 MAPS EVIN ALKTO K 34 NEIGHBORHOODS T 42 SIGHTSEEING 49 FREEDOM TRAIL 34 oyster perpetual 51 RESTAURANTS gmt-master ii 60 NIGHTLIFE ON THE COVER: G2O Spa & Salon on Newbury Street, with its combination of facial, massage, manicure 51 and other services, is the perfect place to spoil Mom on Mother’s Day or any day. on the right: (top to bottom) John Williams conducts the Boston Pops; Childhood Lost: OFFICIAL ROLEX JEWELER Current Work by Kevin Snipes at Society of Arts ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL AND GMT-MASTER II ARE TRADEMARKS. and Crafts; Museum of Fine Arts; Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House. ___ BOSTONGUIDE.COM 3 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.bostonguide.com May 2–15, 2011 Volume 60 • Number 25 6MÄJPHS 1L^LSLY VM [OL )VZ[VU 9LK :V_ Tim Montgomery • PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER LUX BOND & GREEN Josh B. 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However, if Mom include (opposite, left to gorillas of FPZ’s Tropical Forest. Among this you’ve got a shopaholic right) Arnold Arboretum, Emerge BOSTONfor MOMS spa and salon, the Duckling Day close-knit collection of eight Western low- mom who wants to ex- Parade on Boston Common and No matter what type of mother you’ve got, there’s a land gorillas is an honest-to-goodness mom, perience a little of Sonsie on Newbury Street. Kiki, and her three daughters—Kira, Kimani everything in one cen- perfect way to show her a great time here in the Hub and the newest addition, six-month-old baby tralized space, steer her by Josh B. Wardrop Kambiri—and guests love to watch Kiki toward the Ladies Luxury Escape, taking doling out affection to her girls in their place May 7 at the Radisson Hotel.This day- wrap-around glass enclosure.Take Mom to long event unites boutiques, spas, salons and FOR THE MOM WHO LOVES Mom deserves to take a break from the world the zoo on Mother’s Day, and she’ll even other retailers together while shoppers FLOWERS: A bouquet of Mom’s favorite every now and then and focus on her own enjoy free admission, an annual tradition at browse to their hearts’ delight, sip cocktails blossoms is always a lovely gesture, but if you comfort and relaxation.There’s no better way FPZ. Refer to listing, page 47. and enjoy massages in the “Relaxation really want to indulge her botanical bent in a to do that than by turning to the trained pro- Lounge” or receive hair and makeup services way she’ll never forget, take her to the fessionals at G2O Spa + Salon (refer to list- FOR THE MOM WHO LOVES in the “Beauty Bar.” For more information, Arnold Arboretum on May 8 from 10 ing, page 23) and indulging in one of their OLDIES BUT GOODIES: It doesn’t visit www.anthemevents.com. a.m.–4 p.m. for Lilac Sunday.This popular spectacular rejuvenating treatments. Spring matter whether she first swooned to his annual event offers tours of the 265-acre na- specials at G2O include full-body lavender songs on the radio in the 1960s or fell in love FOR THE MAMA DUCK: When it ture preserve’s ample rows of fragrant lilacs, scrubs and mani-pedis, or Mom can opt for with classics like “Walk Like a Man” and comes to beloved bedtime stories, there’s dance performances and the one-day-only op- any of G2O’s year-round spa exclusives—like “Sherry” when she saw the recent hit musical one set right here in Boston that’s been read portunity to picnic on the Arboretum grounds. the Brine Inhalation Therapy Room, the Jersey Boys—if your mom loves the soaring by mothers to their children for 70 years— If your mom prefers more cozy spaces for ap- Skylight Hot Tub, the Nap Pod or traditional falsetto of Frankie Valli, she’s in the right Robert McCloskey’s Make Way for preciating spring in full bloom, treat her to amenities like the steam room, facials, tan- place this month.The indefatigable Valli Ducklings. On May 8, a diehard Hub the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour, ning or acupuncture. Or, if she just can’t de- brings a fresh new batch of Four Seasons to Mother’s Day tradition of bringing to life taking place May 19 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. This cide, treat Mom to the Mother’s Day special the Wilbur Theatre for four shows May 4– this story of a mother duck and her eight popular event, celebrating its 82nd year, lets package at G2O or its sister spa, Emerge 7, sharing all the hits that have made him an ducklings’ journey through the streets of flower fans tiptoe through private gardens be- (refer to listing, page 23), where she can enjoy icon to mothers (and others) for almost 50 Boston continues with the annual longing to members of the Beacon Hill Garden a 60-minute Swedish or deep tissue massage, years. Refer to listing, page 14. Duckling Day Parade on Boston Club, and discover beautifully landscaped, blow dry and style and a makeup lesson com- Common. Beginning at noon, parents and quirkily designed city oases secreted away plete with free cosmetics through May 8. FOR THE MOM WHO LOVES children alike—many dressed up as the from the eyes of the average passer-by. Refer SHOPPING: Boston has some great dis- iconic fuzzy-feathered members of the to listings, pages 42 & 14 . FOR THE MOM WHO LOVES tricts for shopping, from the glamorous big- Mallard family—parade through Beacon ANIMALS: The animal kingdom boasts name boutiques and upscale shopping Hill, led by the Harvard University Band. It’s FOR THE MOM WHO LOVES TO all kinds of diverse family structures, but centers of Newbury Street and the Back Bay sometimes hard to tell whether the parents BE PAMPERED: For all she does for you, Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo offers a to the funky and fashionable independent or the children enjoy it more, but the end ___ ___ 6 PANORAMA TOPLEFTPHOTOCOURTESYOF A RNOLD A RBORETUM TOPRIGHTPHOTOBY S COTT ROBERTO BOSTONGUIDE.COM 7 result is a “quacking” good time for every- Italian cuisine by candlelight at Lucca body involved. Refer to listing, page 12. (refer to listing, page 55), Boston is brim- ming with perfect spots where you can spoil FOR THE MOM WHO LOVES the woman you love. BEING WINED & DINED: Okay dads, this one’s specifically aimed at you: think FOR THE MOM WHO LOVES ART: back on all those meals your wife has Admittedly, most moms are never going to cooked for the family over the years. Doesn’t lay eyes on a piece of artwork better than she deserve to have someone else hop be- the drawing you did when you were six hind the stove and feed her for a change? that she still has affixed to her refrigerator. With so many exquisite restaurants to be But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat Mom found in and around Boston, it’s definitely to some artistic masterpieces this May at time to call a babysitter and take your best the renowned Museum of Fine Arts.