The British are coming to Boston 👑

What to know for the 2022 Earthshot Prize

The new Fenway music venue is ready for the celebration. | Photo via @earthshotprize

Boston is preparing for a British invasion this week when Prince William and Princess Kate arrive on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The second annual Earthshot Prize will take place on Friday, Dec. 2. This will be the royals’ first international trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II + their first visit to the US in eight years.

What is the Earthshot Prize?

The award was created to celebrate environmental innovators aiming to protect and restore nature, clean the air, revive the oceans, create a waste-free world, and address climate issues. Five winners will be announced on Friday and each will receive one million pounds (or ~$1.2 million in US dollars) to help make their solutions a reality.

Why Boston?

The name Earthshot was inspired by John F. Kennedy’s “Moon Shot” speech, so where would be better than the birthplace of JFK? Plus, we think Boston is the perfect place to host a major international awards ceremony with our ongoing conversations about Climate Change Impacts, the Urban Forest Plan, and the Emerald Tutu project.

What’s on the royal agenda?

The Prince and Princess of Wales have a packed schedule for their three-day trip. Which organizations are fit for the future king and queen? Greentown Labs in Somerville, Roca in Chelsea, and Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child. They will also visit the JFK Library and Museum with Caroline Kennedy + Mayor Wu will welcome the royals at City Hall with a public event at the plaza on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 4:45 p.m.

And the winner is...

The winners will be announced at MGM Music Hall during a star-studded ceremony that will be co-hosted by Clara Amfo and Daniel Dae Kim + headlined by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Annie Lennox, Ellie Goulding, and Chloe x Halle. The awards will be presented by Rami Malek, Catherine O’Hara, and Shailene Woodley.

Want to watch the ceremony? Tune in on Sunday, Dec. 4 on the BBC.

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Tuesday, Nov. 2

Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $67-$936 | Head to the Garden to see the win streak continue.
SIX The Musical | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston | $44.75-$203.75 | See the musical performance about the six wives of Henry VIII.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

2022 Design Biennial | Wednesday, Nov. 30-Sunday, Jan. 8 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | MassArt x SoWa, Ste. C-8, 460 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free | Explore the exhibition featuring work from faculty, students, and alumni.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Boston Girls Who Walk X BOStoday Walk | Thurs., Dec. 1 | 5:45 p.m. | Faneuil Hall | Free | Meet us inside Quincy Market and walk together to the Boston Common Tree Lighting.

Friday, Dec. 2

“The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston | $39 | See the the dance of the Sugar Plum fairies at this holiday performance.
Light Up Seaport 2022 | Friday, Dec. 2 | 5-9 p.m. | 85 Northern Ave., Boston | See the tree lighting with live music, exclusive deals, aerialists, and a special appearance by “Betty the Yeti.”

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Weather

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Concert

“Nothing Else Matters” except that Metallica will bring the “M72" World Tour to Gillette Stadium on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Two-day tickets will go on sale Friday, Dec. 2. 🎟️

Community

Boston University is partnering with other health organizations to create a database for “super-agers.” The new study is collecting health and genetic information for 10,000 people who are 95 or older. Interested folks can sign up here. (CBS Boston)

Edu

Curtis Guild Elementary students in East Boston will have access to music lessons thanks to an anonymous donation made through EdVestors. The $1.65 million grant will be used to fund private lessons, more instruments + musical workshops. 🎵 (WCVB 5)

Biz

Local startup Strand Therapeutics announced it has raised an additional $45 million to help bring a new treatment to clinicals next year. The cancer drug is designed to target tumors that have been difficult to treat previously, like triple-negative breast cancer + melanoma. (Boston Business Journal)

Number

19. That’s how many weddings have been hosted at the White House. The latest nuptials (for President Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi Biden) were planned by the Boston-based event planner Bryan Rafanelli. (Boston Globe)

Sports

The Patriots will wear the red throwback jerseys again on Thursday against the Buffalo Bills. Gillette Stadium will also see a few minor changes for the rivalry game, including the vintage logos. See the Pat Patriot uniforms on the home field at 8:15 p.m. 🏈 (MassLive)
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Travel

Dreaming up a trip to the Bahamas? This Spanish Wells private cottage might just be your new happy place. It’s steps from the turquoise water, fully air conditioned, and is rated five stars. Book it as a January getaway or the best holiday gift ever for $280 avg/night. 🌊*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: Cannonball Cafe is hosting a carnival celebration for the community for its first anniversary on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, special donuts + a Champagne toast. 🥂 Cheers to the Southie coffee shop.

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