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4 Events in New England to Include in Your Vacation Plans

If there’s one thing you can say about New England is, it has something to suit all tastes. Whether you prefer the great outdoors in the mountains or lakes, or read a good book on a white sand coastline beach, or take in its richness of history and culture, there’s a destination or vacation to [...]

29Apr2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Guide to Children’s Museums of New England

Here is our staff writers top picks for children’s museums in New England – there are many more but we think one of these should be on your list to visit.

15Apr2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Boston Photo Walking Tours – A Marriage Made in Beantown

Boston is one of the most walk able cities in America – it’s also one of the most photogenic – marry the two and you’ve got Boston Photo Walking Tours.

2Apr2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra Goes on Without Maestro Levine

The announcement James Levine is stepping down as musical director of the BSO is saddening but the show must go on and here’s the program for early April.

26Mar2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Announcing La Befana Pizzeria Allston MA – Gourmet Pizza at Everyday Prices

La Befana Pizzeria is located in Allston, Massachusetts a neighborhood of Boston and offers gourmet pizzas and recently I got to talk with the operator.

16Mar2011 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Boston Chocolate Tours is Not Just Another New England History Tour

If you’re looking for a different kind of walking tour in Boston then consider one of the Boston Chocolate Tours and then take one of their workshops.

11Mar2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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BSO and Levine Performs Mahler’s Ninth and a World Premiere

Boston Symphony Orchestra rounds out February with Mahler and welcomes March with World Premiere of Harrison Birtwistle work – See program and dates here.

19Feb2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Things to Do for February School Vacation Week in New England

School vacation week can be a crazy time for parents and you just gotta get out of the house and do something with the kids – here’s my resource lists.

12Feb2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Black History Month in New England

February is Black History Month and in southern New England there are many special events planned and things to do and visit – here’s a selection.

5Feb2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Guide to Outdoor Skating in New England

In our special guide to outdoor skating in New England our staff pick their favorite of each state’s locations to do your winter gliding on ice.

22Jan2011 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Boston Symphony Orchestra Warms the Winter Scene in January

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is back in full swing now the holidays are over and the remainder of January performances will warm the winter music scene.

15Jan2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Helping Hands from Animals Brighten New England Lives

There are animal assistance programs in New England doing wonderful work – here is information about two – Helping Hands and NEADS both in Massachusetts.

18Dec2010 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Jack Sadoway Stippling Technique Produces Amazing Pen Drawings

Jack Sadoway is an artist in Berkshires Massachusetts who uses the stippling technique. His work can be seen and purchased at this gallery in Lenox.

11Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Fitch Tavern in Bedford Massachusetts Goes Back in Time and Offers Lessons for Today

If you’re hunting for a present this holiday season for school age kids with a local flavor then consider “The Fitch Tavern Tales: A Colonial Adventure.”

8Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Boston Classical and “Pops” Concerts for December 2010

The BSO finishes its current session and hands over the reins to the “Holiday Pops” for the traditional Christmas season concerts. Here’s the information.

29Nov2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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She’s Got Bette Davis Eyes

Famous actress Bette Davis was born in Lowell, Massachusetts and Boston University has a current exhibition of her artifacts at the Mugar Memorial Library.

13Nov2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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