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Panorama looks at the Hub’s most PHOTOBY STEPHANIE SAVAS; HAIRANDMAKE- happening hotspots UPBY CHRISTINE SAVAS DEPARTMENTS 16 exploring boston 43 around the hub 16 SIGHTSEEING 43 CURRENT EVENTS 22 FREEDOM TRAIL 51 ON EXHIBIT 24 NEIGHBORHOODS 56 SHOPPING 37 MAPS 61 NIGHTLIFE 63 DINING on the cover: The 13th annual Boston International Fine Art Show comes to the Boston Center for the Arts’ ``ÊÌ iÊ*iÀviVÌÊ >` Ì i *iÀviVÌ >` Cyclorama November 12–15. (Top row, l–r) Blanche Lazzell, Still Life with Bottle, Piano & Guitar, 1924, ÜÜÜ° Àii°V courtesy of Martha Richardson Fine Art (MA); John James Audubon, White Heron, courtesy of Arader Galleries (NY); Alexandre Defaux, Flock of Geese (Montigny sur Loing), courtesy of Heinley Fine Arts (MA). ,58,58"/.$'2%%. "/.$ '2%%. (Middle row, l–r) Andrew Stevovich, Subway Loops (detail), 2009, cour- *%7%,29 7!4#(%3 ')&43 s 3).#% tesy of Adelson Galleries (NY); James E. Buttersworth, Yacht Race in {£È ÞÃÌ -ÌÀiiÌ "-/" ­È£Ç® ÓÈÈ°{Ç{Ç Boston Harbor, courtesy of Vareika Fine Arts (RI). (Bottom row, l–r) Gaylord, Spirit Dance, courtesy of Erlich Gallery (MA); Laura Coombs * ,* // 1 , ,/ , 8 - *1- 1 / ,,9 "/,­ >V , , - "/" **"/ >Þ LiÌÜii À}Ì >` iÀiiÞ -ÌÀiiÌ® Hills, Flowers in a Yellow Jar, courtesy of Cooley Gallery; Malcolm T. Liepke, Sideways Glance, 2009, courtesy of Arcadia Gallery (NY). * 9 *, 6 ," ,/" " , " " **"/ , ___ BOSTONGUIDE.COM 5 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.bostonguide.com November 2–15, 2009 Volume 59 • Number 12 Tim Montgomery • PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER 4HE SHOPPING 4HE DINING Josh B. Wardrop • EDITOR Scott Roberto • ART DIRECTOR Sharon Hudak Miller • PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Ashley D’Hooge, Della Huff, Stephanie Savas • CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Erin Brau, Emma Snider, Meredith Wilson • EDITORIAL INTERNS Jacolyn Ann Firestone • VICE PRESIDENT, ADVERTISING Nancy O’Rourke • ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Rita A. 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FUN AND GAMES One popular spot in Boston for showing off In already sports-crazy Boston, October and fancy footwork is The Alley (Boylston November find the excitement level reaching Place), a cluster of nightclubs in the Theatre fever pitch. With the Red Sox in the playoffs, District that includes The Estate, Suite and the Patriots, Celtics and Bruins seasons and Sweetwater Café. Nearby is Rise (306 all underway, sports fans have at least one Stuart St., 617-423-7473), a Hub curiosity not game to watch practically every night, and only because it doesn’t serve alcohol (often a the city abounds with fun, high-energy spots necessary element in eliciting dancing) but in which to watch them. Fans who can’t get a also because it stays open until 6:30 a.m. seat for a playoff game at Fenway Park can ALSO TRY: Redline (59 JFK St., try the next best Cambridge, 617-491-9851); The Roxy (279 thing—sleek and sexy THREE’S COMPANY: Leah, Tremont St., 617-338-7699); Rumor and sports bar/nightclub Kate and Xaviera (opposite, left to right) of Maggie Inc. check out Venu (100 Warrenton St., 617-422-0045, Game On! and casual the scene at Game On, located 617-338-8061); An Tua Nua (835 Beacon St., bar/restaurant inside Fenway Park on Lans- 617-262-2121). Bleacher Bar (refer to downe Street, one of Boston’s liveliest nightlife destinations. listings, pages 61 & 62), A GOOD LAUGH both located within The Boston comedy scene isn’t what it was Fenway Park itself. Across the street from in the 1980s when it produced folks like Fenway, the Cask ‘N Flagon (refer to listing, Denis Leary, Jay Leno, Steven Wright and page 61) draws enthusiastic crowds to eat, others, but there’s still no shortage of drink, dance and watch sports, while All- places to garner some giggles. The Com- ston’s Sports Depot (353 Cambridge St., edy Connection at the Wilbur The- 617-783-2300) is a sprawling sports bar atre brings in national headliners like packed with plasma TVs perfect for watching Joan Rivers and Joel McHale, The Com- all the pro and college action anytime. edy Studio hosts some of the region’s top ALSO TRY: Champions (Marriott up-and-comers experimenting with new Copley Place, 2nd level, 110 Huntington Ave., material nightly, and the creative Improv 617-927-5304); McGreevy’s (911 Boylston Asylum troupe plays off audience feed- St., 617-262-0911); The Four’s (166 Canal back, ensuring you never see the same St., 617-720-4455); The Baseball Tavern show twice. Refer to listings, page 44. (1270 Boylston St., 617-867-6526). ___ OPPOSITEPHOTOBY S TEPHANIE S AVA S ; HAIRANDMAKE - UPBY C HRISTINE S AVA S BOSTONGUIDE.COM 11 LOUNGING AROUND ALSO TRY: Courtside Restaurant & THIRTEENTH ANNUAL As we all know, chatting, flirting and drink- Pub (291 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617- ing can be exhausting. So it’s no wonder 547-4374); Bell in Hand Tavern (45 Union BOSTON INTERNATIONAL that the hottest concept in nightlife these St., 617-227-2098). days is lounges—the comfy couches and FINE ART SHOW soft mood lighting have made leisure time TRUE BREW "..one of the most popular art fairs relaxing again. In the South End, 28 If your idea of a great night out requires November 12-15, 2009 on the East Coast." Degrees (1 Appleton St., 617-728-0728) nothing more than some good friends, a offers an appropriately chill atmosphere as couple of barstools and an unending variety 40 Outstanding Galleries from the U.S. & Europe American Art Collector well as funky two-way mirrors in the rest- of quality beers, a must-visit is Allston’s offering Traditional and Contemporary Fine Art rooms. Boston’s newest lounge, Splash Sunset Grill & Tap (refer to listing, page Ultra-Lounge and Burger Bar (150 64). Proprietor/beer nut Marc Kadish’s restau- Kneeland St., 617-426-6397) brings a touch rant accentuates its awesome food menu with of Miami/Vegas vibe to Beantown with its the city’s biggest, most imaginative beer selec- roofdeck, complete with mini-pool. The tion, including 112 beers on tap and close to Foundation Lounge (500 Commonwealth 400 more in bottles. Nearby, The Publick Ave., 617-859-9900) brings an air of sophis- House (1648 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-277- tication to Red Sox-centric Kenmore Square, 2880) prides itself on an extensive and uncon- and Gypsy Bar (refer to listing, page 61) ventional beer list geared toward Belgian ales. lures Boston’s many international students And discerning beer drinkers are also drawn and singles out to see, be seen and hook up to Deep Ellum (477 Cambridge St., Allston, in a stylish and sultry setting.