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Sophie Wang sitting in violin section of Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Culture
Fall concerts that will surprise and delight
Enjoy this season’s stellar lineup, including a lyrical spin on Dvorak’s Violin Concerto to the premiere of a new piece by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tania León.
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Who would go on Boston’s Mt. Rushmore: Literature edition
If we made a Mount Rushmore for Boston writers and literary figures, whose face would you add?
November 7, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A pink cup of ice cream at the Museum of Ice Cream.
Food
🍦 Museum of Ice Cream to open in Boston
We’ve got the scoop on Boston’s newest museum.
November 6, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
A small stone church located among many aging gravestones in a cemetery.
Culture
One day in Sleepy Hollow, New York
Don’t lose your head, pumpkin — here are the top spots to explore when visiting the Sleepy Hollow area.
November 2, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
A plane, couch, and book icon against a snowflake background.
Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
The skyline on a cloudy day with views of the Custom House Tower.
Culture
ICYMI: October Crossword Puzzle
We’re back with a new crossword puzzle featuring news from the past month.
November 1, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The view of Snowport's holiday market.
City
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Boston
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar around Boston.
November 1, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Crowd of concert-goers at Roadrunner in Boston
Culture
Plan Ahead: Concerts in November
Find refuge from the impending holiday madness at concerts from The 1975, Lil Uzi Vert, Deafheaven, and more.
October 31, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Culture
Take a tour of King’s Chapel with BOStoday
City Editors Jess and Vicki stopped by the church that dates back to 1686 for a “Bell and Bones Tour. “
October 30, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Events
Say Bonjour to a Québec pop-up
The pop-up event will bring the magic of the Canadian city to the Seaport for a one-day festival on Friday, Nov. 3.
October 30, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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If you’re looking for paczki’s around Boston head to the Dorchester market.
February 5, 2024
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The entrance to the Africa Meeting House on the cobblestone sidewalk.
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Black History Month events in Boston
Book up your February calendar with events from the City of Boston, Boston Public Library, and a film series to honor Black History Month.
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Valentine’s Day dinner specials around Boston
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February 2, 2024
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Free admission to museums for Boston Public Schools students
Mayor Wu launched the “BPS Sundays” program at the start of February.
February 2, 2024
A spring time view of the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary with pink and purple wildflowers.
Culture
Meet the Official Groundhog of Massachusetts
Move over Phil — Ms. G is ready to make her annual predictions.
February 1, 2024
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A picture of actress Ayo Edebiri, wearing a red vest and holding a mellet, looks through a hole in a kitchen wall.
Culture
Welcome to the age of Ayo Edebiri
On the heels of two major award wins, get to know the Dorchester actress and writer.
January 31, 2024
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