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Play along: Guess the BOStoday Editor
BOStoday Editors Sara and Jess at Cannonball Cafe
How well do you know the BOStoday City Editors? | Photo by BOStoday team
We’re pen pals, friends, buddies — whatever you want to call us (consider this our formal invitation asking you to be ours), and we feel like we’ve really gotten to know one another as we approach one year of BOStoday.

So, we’re testing your knowledge. We’ve put together a Boston-specific game challenging you to get to know us a little more. The answer key is in The Wrap below (but no peeking).

🍂 It’s a crisp fall day in Boston. You’ll find BOStoday editor (1) browsing a local bookstore, like Raven Used Books in Harvard Square or More than Words in the South End. BOStoday editor (2) will be enjoying one of the fall beer releases + exploring seasonal produce at her neighborhood farmers market.

🏠 It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. BOStoday editor (3) is spending the day at the Charles River Speedway near her Brighton home, while BOStoday editor (4) is shopping at Assembly Row near her Somerville apartment.

🍽️ Time for some foodie fun. BOStoday editor (5) is all about brunch at her favorites like Buttermilk and Bourbon + Lincoln Tavern, and BOStoday editor (6) is hitting her old Boston University haunts like @Union in Allston.

❄️ Let’s look ahead to winter activities. BOStoday editor (7) is most excited to experience creative outdoor seating at local restaurants, and BOStoday editor (8) can’t wait shop the expanded Snowport Holiday Market + ice skate at Frog Pond.

Finally, here are our favorite things about Boston:

“I’ve lived in and around Boston for my whole life, and am still discovering new restaurants, shops + experiences every day.” — BOStoday editor (9)

“There are so many events happening all the time + I’m looking forward to more concerts, Bruins games, and trivia nights in the next year.” — BOStoday editor (10)
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Today
  • November Brewery Book Club | Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | This month, the book club will discuss “Moon of the Crusted Snow.”
Thursday, Nov. 3
  • 20th Anniversary Celebration for JP Centre/South Main Streets | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Boston | $30-$40 | Celebrate the anniversary of the Jamaica Plain neighborhood groups with refreshments + a live auction.
  • Wicked Retro Night | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | Free | The local brewery hosts retro video game nights (think: original Super Mario Bros) the first Thursday of every month.
Friday, Nov. 4
  • SoWa First Friday | Friday, Nov. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | SoWa Art + Design Center, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free | Explore 90+ local artists’ work at the open studios event.
Saturday, Nov. 5
  • Boston Seaport’s First Tea Dance | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 1-4 p.m. | Boston Seaport’s Sea Green, 17 Stillings St., Boston | Free | RSVP is encouraged for the dog-friendly “Tea Dance,” featuring Provincetown Brewing Co. beers + pet portraits.
  • 2022 Veterans Parade | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 12-3 p.m. | Boston Common, Boylston and Tremont St., Boston | Free | The ‘Celebration of Service’ march will start at noon in Copley Square.
Friday, Nov. 25
  • Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Twas The Night Before… | Friday, Nov. 25- Sunday, Dec. 11 | Showtimes vary | Boch Center - Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. | $35+ | Enjoy a clever spin on the beloved classic Christmas tale with Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas production in New England.*

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Cirque du Soleil — but make it Christmas
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“‘Twas the Night Before” also marks Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas production in New England. | Photo provided by the Boch Center
Don’t flip, Boston — or do, because Cirque du Soleil is here, and they’re bringing Christmas cheer. ❄️

“‘Twas the Night Before” is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas tale. From Fri., Nov. 25 to Sun., Dec. 11, Bostonians can head to the Boch Center to enjoy the show, which is jam-packed with thrilling acrobats, lovable characters, and a flurry of good times.

Tickets start at $35, and show times vary.*
SNAG TICKETS FOR THE FAM

Weather
  • 66º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Coming Soon
  • Cambridge native Emmanuel Mervil, the foodie behind Everybody Gotta Eat, is launching a food truck in spring 2023. The new venture will provide a space for local chefs serving up Haitian, Dominican + Jamaican eats. (Eater Boston)
Transit
  • Steve Poftak is stepping down from the MBTA General Manager position. His last day will be Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 after spending four years in the role. (7 News)
Community
  • Now that it’s November, National Grid winter rate increases are in effect. Average prices for monthly electric bills will be ~64% higher this winter compared to last year. Check out the Winter Customer Savings Initiative for resources on saving energy. 💸 (WBZ NewsRadio)
Sports
  • The Brooklyn Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka, the suspended Celtics head coach. The hiring is expected to be finalized within the next day or two. (NBC Sports)
Civic
  • The MBTA launched a digital map to help residents find their polling location ahead of Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 8). The page helps users find the best public transit route to their voting location. Learn more about voting this year. 🗳️
Read
  • November is Native American Heritage Month — the Boston Public Library shared a list of recently published works about the experiences of Native and Indigenous communities. Browse the book recommendations. 📚
Ranked
  • No. 3. Massachusetts is the third happiest state in the country, according to a report by Nice Rx. Ranking just behind Connecticut, the Bay State received an 8.34 out of 10 happiness score and was noted as having the second highest mean household income.
Trending
  • We’re living for this Dunkin’ and Dylan crossover. Bob Dylan shouted out “all the crew” from Boston’s beloved coffee chain on the dedication page of his new book, “The Philosophy of Modern Song.” ☕ (Boston.com)
Asked
  • We’re working on a guide to local volunteer opportunities, and we want to know: where do you like to give back in the Bay State? Let us know your favorite ways to help the community.
DYK
  • Did you know you can share your Black Friday deals with our BOStoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Friday, Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Shop
  • The holiday season is just around the corner and we have the perfect wine chiller to keep your bottle of sparkly cool when hosting guests. Not only is it stainless steel and vacuum insulated, but its three different styles — teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold — are sure to pop against your holiday decor. 🍾*
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Music to our ears 🎶

2023 concerts to look forward to in Boston
TD Garden over the water in Boston
From TD Garden to Gillette Stadium, there are plenty of concerts in store. | Photo by @bostfun
Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift announced “The Eras Tour” dates yesterday, and two shows are coming to Gillette Stadium on May 19 + 20, 2023.

Swifties can register for Verified Fan tickets before Wednesday, Nov. 9 and keep an eye out for the general sale on Friday, Nov. 18.

While we’re in a musical mood, here are four more 2023 concerts to keep on your radar.

🎤 Bruce Springsteen | TD Garden | March 20 | The E Street Band and The Boss are coming to BOS.
🎤 Blink-182 | TD Garden | May 21 | The pop punk group will reunite for the first time in a decade.
🎤 Ed Sheeran | Gillette Stadium | June 30 + July 1 | Grab your Galway Girls for the “+ - = ÷ x Tour,” aka the “Mathematics Tour.”
🎤 Shania Twain | Xfinity Center | July 9 | The country pop star will also release a new album called “Queen of Me” in February.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Sara.

Editor’s pick: Without further ado, here are the answers to our editor guessing game. ⤵️

(1) Sara (2) Jess (3) Jess (4) Sara (4) Jess (6) Sara (7) Sara (8) Jess (9) Sara (10) Jess

Did you get them all right? Let us know how you did.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We shared an update on the Emerald Tutu project.
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