As usual, holiday songs have been hammering into our consciousness the day after Thanksgiving. Personally, I am not too much a fan of holiday songs... I like them in minute doses. So, this is for all those peeps who share the same sentiment with me regarding the holiday music. Here is a little musical treat. I promise this will put a smile on your faces and make you all warm & fuzzy :) Check it out!
I hope listening to this song will transport you to a warm beach town. Enjoy!
As many of you may have heard, the NHL's Winter Classic will be held this New Year's Day in Fenway Park, with the Flyers facing off with the Bruins.
Tickets for the actual game are obviously quite difficult to obtain. It may be just as difficult to get the tickets that are available to Boston residents for free skating on that rink on Jan 3 and Jan 10.
The boston.com post about this.
And the official press release
Tickets can be obtained this Saturday morning.
Aristo Cafe has recently opened downtown at 92 State Street.
Hours are Monday - Saturday 7am to 6pm. The hopes are to add Sunday hours in the future. Coffee, baked goods, and lunch items are served. Breakfast sandwiches will be available starting this Thursday.
This is the old Finagle-a-Bagel location on Merchants Row, which sadly closed earlier this year (Sandra, Iris, and Lulu are deeply missed).
For more information, call them at (617) 391-0478 or stop by for a visit. Hopefully we'll get a review for you in a couple of days once they have a chance to settle in more.
The Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll starts tonight at 5pm ... with a Christmas tree lighting at 7pm at Charles and Mt. Vernon streets.
Stroll through the neighborhood shops and restaurants tonight looking for items on your holiday shopping list or for just a bite to eat. There will be a Santa, carolers, and other winter merriment.
Tuesday, November 8 is primary day in Massachusetts. So ... remember to vote!
This primary will determine which candidates will run for the US Senate seat that was held by Senator Ted Kennedy (held in the interim by Sen. Paul Kirk).
The Democratic candidates are:
Congressman Michael Capuano
Attorney General Martha Coakley
Alan Khazei
Steve Pagliuca
The Republican candidates are:
State Sen. Scott Brown
Jack E. Robinson
The winners of each party will face off in the special election on January 19, 2010.
For more information, please visit the Secretary of State's website.
Ice skating novices and aficionados should jot down Thursday November 19th on their calendar as the day the Frog Pond reopens for the season.
Opening night will feature special events.
Follow the jump for hours and prices.
Hours:
Sun - Thurs: 10 am to 9 pm (Monday close at 4 pm)
Fri - Sat: 10 am to 10 pm
Special hours on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Prices:
13 and Under: Free Admission, Skate rental $5
Over 14: $4 Admission, Skate rental $8
Press release
Wednesday November 11 is Veterans Day.
A parade in Boston will start at 1 pm to honor our veterans and current armed service members. The parade starts at Beacon and Charles St (NW corner of the Boston Common), heads down Charles St to Boylston St. and then Tremont St. The parade ends with speeches at City Hall Plaza.
Tuesday, November 3 is election day in Boston.
On the ballot are positions for Mayor, City Councilors-at-Large and District City Councilors. Here is a list of candidates on the ballot.
The race that has garnered the most attention is for Mayor between 4-term Mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty. Based on the four way primary that whittled the candidates down to two, Menino should win this pretty easily. If, however, Flaherty gets the combined non-Menino votes from the primary then this election could be incredibly exciting.
Having the Boston municipal elections in an "off year" (no national or state-wide elections) allows these races to be the sole focus for voters, which is good. Historically though there has been low turnout that likely benefits incumbents, which could be bad. In any case, vote on Tuesday and have your say!
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