The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art

August 4, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

A tree in Boston's Emerald Necklace (photo by Cheryl Landes) Immerse yourself in one of the gems of Boston's Emerald Necklace and a series of performances and music in the Arnold Arboretum, starting Saturday, August 21. The experience includes audio plays, movement maps, and live pop-up performances. There are four audio plays: Ramona the Fearless … Continue reading The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art

An update on the Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular: It’s happening!

July 4, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The Boston Pops perform at a previous Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. (photo credit: Boston Symphony Orchestra) Earlier this year, it wasn't certain whether the July 4th Spectacular would be held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual version was held last year. But this year, there's a live event with activities on opposite … Continue reading An update on the Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular: It’s happening!

MBTA closing part of the Green Line for work in June

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) is replacing 25,000 feet of track and 6.5 miles of signals on a portion of the D branch of the Green Line during 18 days in June. The work affects the D branch from Riverside to Beaconsfield and will be completed in two nine-day phases: Friday, June 12-Sunday, June … Continue reading MBTA closing part of the Green Line for work in June

Live music returns to Fenway Park in July

May 12, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Fenway Park is best known for being one of the oldest and smallest baseball stadiums in the country. Dedicated fans from Boston and beyond come to watch their beloved Red Sox play in the summer. But there's another popular side of Fenway Park, the live music from top stars. In 2020, the shows were cancelled … Continue reading Live music returns to Fenway Park in July

The swan boats return to the Boston Public Garden

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The Swan Boats take folks on a leisurely trip on the lagoon in Boston's Public Garden. (photo courtesy iStock) After a year's break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the swan boats have returned to the Boston Public Garden. Last year was the only time the boats did not operate since the Paget family started the … Continue reading The swan boats return to the Boston Public Garden

2021 Dine Out Boston March 14-28

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Photo credit: Eddie V's Prine Seafood in Burlington, Massachusetts, one of the participating restaurants in the 2021 Dine Out Boston event Dine Out Boston is a great opportunity to try new restaurants and old favorites at a reduced price from Sunday, March 14, through Sunday, March 28. Choose either dine-in or take-out at more than … Continue reading 2021 Dine Out Boston March 14-28

2021 Boston Calling Music Festival cancelled

February 23, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

One of the most popular musical festivals in the Boston metro area is cancelled for the second year due to the ongoing safety concerns from the COVID pandemic. "The health and safety of our entire community is always our top priority, and there was no appropriate scenario under which we could provide the Boston Calling … Continue reading 2021 Boston Calling Music Festival cancelled

Go on a whale watch at home with the New England Aquarium

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

A humpback whale diving in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary east of Boston (photo by Cheryl Landes) Take ride on the Aurora with Boston Harbor Cruises and Laura Howes, the head naturalist at the New England Aquarium in Boston, to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary east of Boston. The sanctuary was created in … Continue reading Go on a whale watch at home with the New England Aquarium

Watch the tree lighting in Boston Common from home

December 2, 2020December 3, 2020 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

The Christmas tree in the Boston Common in 2018. Every year, Nova Scotia delivers a tree to Boston in thanks for the city's help after a devastating explosion in Halifax in 1917. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Update, December 3, 2020: Stream the countdown to the tree lighting here. The 2020 tree lighting in the Boston … Continue reading Watch the tree lighting in Boston Common from home

Boston Ballet broadcasting The Nutcracker on TV and online in 2020

November 2, 2020December 31, 2020 ~ Cheryl ~ Leave a comment

Image by Alexander Fradellafra from Pixabay Updated November 28, 2020 The Boston Ballet cancelled all live performances of The Nutcracker for the 2020 season, but all is not lost for fans of this holiday tradition. A brand new one-hour production will be broadcast on two Boston television stations and Telemundo on Thanksgiving weekend and in … Continue reading Boston Ballet broadcasting The Nutcracker on TV and online in 2020