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Copley Square Summer Concert Series 2007-07-09 14:12:00 Many thanks to Bloggery reader Joanie for letting me know about this event. Starting this Thursday, July 12th, catch a free outdoor concert at the 2007 WBOS FREE Summer Concert Series presented by Mohegan Sun. The series begins on July 12th at Copley Square Park in the Back Bay and continues on every Thursday through August 16th. Concerts start at 5:30pm. See the schedule below or click (here) to go to the official event website. 7/12/07 - Brandi Carlile & The Dennis Brennan Band7/19/07 - Martin Sexton & Chad Perrone7/26/07 - The Cat Empire & Eli "Paperboy" Reed and The Trueloves8/2/07 - DeSol & Ryan Shaw8/9/07 - Fountains of Wayne & Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles8/16/07 - Matt Nathanson & Jonatha BrookeKnow of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Revere Beach Makeover 2007-07-08 14:04:00 I was in Lynn, MA on Thursday evening test driving a car and the sales rep took me on the 'scenic route' along the beach in Revere. It was somewhat scenic, but what really caught my attention was all the construction that was going on alongside Revere Beach. Orange cones and barricades were up everywhere, limiting everyone to a single lane of traffic.Sure enough, today's Globe has an article describing the renovations that are going on right now. Click (here) to read the entire article. The Department of Conservation and Recreation is spending about $11 million dollars on renovations and the project is expected to take until early next year. If you don't mind dealing with the construction, the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival just started this weekend and will continue on until July 15th. Click (here) for the festival schedule. Swing by to see the sand castles and grab a sandwich at the famous Kelly's Roast Beef. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Lik ...

Life is Good Summer Festival 2007-07-06 21:40:00 You've seen their products. Maybe you've been to their store on Newbury. Life is Good is hosting a summer festival tomorrow Saturday July 7 at Fenway Park. It's going to be a great time for the whole family. The event runs from 11am to 6pm. Official website and additional info can be found (here) For just $20 per adult and $10 per kid, you can enjoy a host of activities, including: Dunk-a-Yank TankWorld's Biggest Game of CatchPeanut PitchingScavenger HuntsDugout PhotosFootball FlingMagic ShowsBubble Gum Blowing ContestsFace PaintingSpin-to-WinBatting CageSeed SpittingSoccer KickArts and CraftsDog BowlingBaseball Speed PitchDouble DutchSnaggleThis is a charity event with a goal of raising $1 million on behalf of the Red Sox Foundation and Project Joy, a grassroots nonprofit utilizing the healing power of play to foster the social and emotional development of Boston's poorest children. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownb ...

Smashing Pumpkins 2007-07-05 09:58:00 The Smashing Pumpkins will be releasing their comeback album in a week (July 10th). They just announced this week what their Fall tour schedule will be. Supposedly, fans who pre-order "Zeitgeist" through the iTunes Music Store will get first crack at tickets via a Ticketmaster promotion. General public tickets go on sale July 14.Full Tour Schedule can be found (here), otherwise this is the date that you want to mark in your calendar. Oct. 15-16: Boston (Orpheum Theatre)Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Happy 4th of July 2007-07-04 20:58:00 Happy Fourth of July, Everyone. Have a safe evening and try to stay dry.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

August Restaurant Week 2007-07-03 11:30:00 It's that time again. Restaurant Week is a month away and this time it's twice as good. This year, during the weeks of August 5-10 and August 12-17, over 150 restaurants in the boston area will offer 3 course lunches for $20.07 and 3 course dinners for $33.07. Not all restaurants will serve both lunch and dinner so be sure to doublecheck (here) on July 11th when the official restaurant list goes live. PSSSssssst.....still reading? Here's a little secret. f you have an American Express card, you can make reservations now before anyone else. Just call the restaurant you're interested in and mention that you have an Amex and that you'd like to make a reservation. Starting July 11, reservations will be open to everyone.Click (here) for more details on the Amex early reservations promo. And click (here) to download a PDF of all the participating restaurants. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

First of the Month 2007-07-02 10:33:00 I can hear the Bone Thugs singing in my head while I write this post. Wake up...wake up...wake up...it's the first of the month. Well I guess technically it's the 2nd, but anyway. Each month there are a few events that take place in Boston that happen on the "first of." Here's two that you might enjoy.Free Food at Faneuil HallThe Taste of Quincy Market: An international Gourmet Feast, takes place on the first Wednesday of the month all summer (June to September) from 5pm to 7pm. Click (here) for the official website, you'll need to scroll all the way to the bottom to read the little blurb. Participating vendors will be showcase their signature cuisine which ranges from local favorites to more exotic fare.Cocktails at the Museum of Fine ArtMFA First Fridays is a cocktail hour that is held on the first Friday of each month from 5:30 to 9:30pm. The events feature signature cocktails, a tapas menu, special exhibition highlights, and live music. This one's more on the upscale s ...

The Hard Rock Cafe Relocates 2007-06-30 22:01:00 As you may have already noticed, the Hard Rock Cafe closed its doors last week after 18 years at its location in the Back Bay/South End area. What you may not know is that the new Hard Rock Cafe is opening up on Monday July 2nd in the location that formerly housed The Rack in Fanuil Hall. The new Hard Rock Cafe Boston will be one of the city’s largest entertainment destinations, with more than 16,000-square feet of space, including a 514-seat restaurant, a live music area for concerts and special eventsI'm not exactly sure when the opening ceremony will be (but if i find out I will update my post) but a bunch of local celebs will be there and they will be smashing 71 guitars to commemorate the founding of the very first Hard Rock Cafe in London in 1971. You read correctly.....71 guitars.....what a waste. Maybe they could donate 71 guitars signed by these celebs to some underprivileged kids instead and do something productive. Anyway, here's a list of the celebs (if you can call ...

The Shamrock Cup 2007-06-29 13:41:00 Tonight at 6pm, doors open for the first annual Shamrock Cup. The Shamrock Cup pits 1 of the best amateur boxers from the Connemara Boxing Club in Ireland against the finest from the South Boston Boxing Club. The event starts at 7pm. The Shamrock Cup tournament takes place on Friday, June 29, at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 256 Freeport Street in Dorchester. Admission is $20.00.The South Boston Boxing Club, located at the Curley Recreation Center/L Street Bathhouse, was started in 2003 by community leaders to provide sports programs for local youth. Former professional boxer Danny Long, a South Boston native and Boston police officer, is the head coach.For more informationa, call 617-635-1416. Or go (here). Read the Globe article about the event (here). Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like t ...