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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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Acadia National Park from the Beehive Loop.
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Road trip destinations near Boston
If adventure has been calling your name, now’s the perfect time to get away for National Travel and Tourism Week. Gas up the car and take a road trip to one of these four destinations.
May 9, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
3 flower farms near Boston
The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. Pick up your tickets now to one of these three farms near Boston to pick-your-own flowers.
May 8, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The new pop-up UnCommon Stage at the Boston Common.
Culture
🍻 Brews and beats have arrived at the Boston Common
Here’s what to know about the new pop-up performance space and beer garden near Boylston Station.
May 3, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Reading room at Boston Public Library Central Library
Culture
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with the Boston Public Library
📚 The BPL has released a curated booklist in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May.
May 2, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Food
Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
April 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Boston Harbor from the Fan Pier on a sunny day.
Culture
Sail through the Fan Pier history
Learn more about the Fort Point Channel and the history of of the semi-circle area known as Fan Pier.
April 27, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A patch of yellow tulips in Copley Square.
Culture
ICYMI: April Crossword Puzzle
Try your hand at this month’s BOStoday crossword puzzle, made of clues from news and topics we shared about in our newsletter and on social media.
April 27, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Arts
Boston Design Week kicks off April 25
Learn more about our city’s 10th annual celebration of all aspects of design.
April 24, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The girls flag football team from Peabody posing with a football.
Sports
Kicking off a league of their own
The inaugural girls flag football league will kick off on Thursday, April 27.
April 21, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"
Arts
Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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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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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
Governor Healey in front of a podium and microphone, with a LPGA behind her.
Culture
The LPGA will tee off in Norton next year
The competition will take place at TBC Boston, marking the first women’s professional golf tournament in Greater Boston in 20+ years.
October 27, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
A pumpkin carved with a portrait of Mayor Wu and the text "WU" and many pumpkins carved to resemble a sea turtle.
Culture
BOStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest winners
We were floored by the creativity of our readers, so it’s our pleasure to hand out our super official pumpkin carving awards in time for the holidays.
October 27, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Exterior of City Hall Plaza in Boston
City
3 civic updates from the City of Boston
It’s been a busy week in Boston Oct. 23-Oct. 26 — here’s a quick breakdown on three updates from city officials.
October 26, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Mayor Wu examines artifacts on a table with representatives from the city's new archaeology lab.
City
Visit the Mary C. Beaudry Community Archaeology Center
The new community center will be home to over one million artifacts and a 2,000-volume research library.
October 25, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
A hearse parked in front of a haunted house that says "Barrett’s Haunted Mansion"
Culture
Haunted attractions around Boston
Find your new favorite fright at these seasonal haunted houses, hayrides, and fields.
October 25, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Development
Gillette manufacturing glides out of South Boston
The blade-making factory has been part of the South Boston community for over 100 years.
October 24, 2023
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Jessica Burton