Today’s Note

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Take us out to the ballgame

Peep the new MassMutual signature signage above the scoreboard. | Photo by @arosenamedsky

Hopefully this Sox season is going to be so good, so good, so good. Get ready to cheer at the first home game of the 124th season today against the Orioles. Keep in mind a few updates before you swing over to Fenway Park.

On the field
The team will wear patches on their jerseys honoring Tim Wakefield this season. The No. 49 patches will feature the jersey number that he wore during his time on the team from 1995 to 2011. Wakefield died in October at 57-years-old.

Plus, you might see a few more cameras at America’s oldest baseball park than in recent years. Netflix announced plans for two films: A documentary to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic 2004 Red Sox season and a docuseries following the local MLB team on its current 2024 season. The Netflix team will have access to players, coaches, and executives from Spring Training through the end of the current season.

In the stands
The food and beverage team released the new food and drink options that will be available this season. For those with a sweet tooth — a ‘monster’ cookie is on the menu, weighing roughly one pound, plus Boston Cream Pie trifles made with a chocolate ganache on top of a vanilla pastry cream + vanilla sponge cake.

Then on the savory side — there are Irish nachos, which layer waffle fries with corned beef, Russian dressing, sour cream, pickles, scallions, and cheese. You could also skip the Fenway Frank for a barbecue bacon burger with caramelized onions or a fried chicken sandwich with bacon, cheddar, and Grillo’s pickles.

If you didn’t score tickets for today’s game at 2:05 p.m., check out one of these 18 local sports bars. Go Sox.

Events

Wednesday, March 29

Wednesday Trivia Night | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | The trivia games will begin at 6 and 7 p.m. in the downtown market.

Thursday, March 30

Drawing Together: Noodle & Doodle | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | MassArt Art Museum, 621 Huntington Ave., Boston | Free | Get inspired at this live music drawing event featuring the one-man-band Eric Royer.
Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $100-$1,541 | Doors open an hour before the game begins.
Wild Up | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 8 p.m. | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville | $24 | See the LA-based ensemble create a theatrical music experience.

Friday, March 31

Arlo Guthrie: Ramblin’ Son | Friday, Mar. 31 | 12 p.m. | Boch Center, 270 Tremont St., Boston | $15-$23 | Check out never-before-seen personal items from the “This Land Is Your Land” artist.
39th Wicked Queer Film Festival | Friday, Mar. 31-Sunday, Apr. 9 | Times vary | Locations vary | $15-$20 | See the 39th annual LGBTQ+ film festival, held at local spots like the Brattle Theatre and ICA.

Saturday, April 1

Melrose BEER + BITES | Saturday, Apr. 1 | Times vary | Melrose Memorial Hall, 590 Main St., Melrose | $50 | The craft brew tasting fundraiser will offer two oz. pours of craft beverages and appetizers from local food vendors

Plan ahead with our community events calendar

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News Notes

Weather

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Coming Soon

A new “Great Gatsby” inspired restaurant is coming to the Harborside Inn on State Street next month. The North End resident and owner Gianmarco Rinaldi plans to serve Italian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a modern way at Joia Restaurant. (Boston Globe)

Tech

Harvard undergraduates have developed an app known as “Alliance for the Homeless,” or “Allforth,” to connect unhoused people with resources like community fridges. The app will use a map to display food, shelter, and medical resources near the user. (The Harvard Crimson)

Eat

Hop on over to the Union Square Donuts online store to pre-order the tasty new Easter menu. Place your pre-orders of the “Cottontail” donut, lemon raspberry filled donut + a chocolate glazed with Easter sprinkles for next weekend, April 8-9.

Edu

Boston University has created guidelines for students and instructors on using advanced AI, like ChatGPT. The policy states that students using the technology must give credit to them when used + that it shouldn’t be used for in-class tests or assignments. (Boston Business Journal)

Community

The Boston Public Market will team up with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and A Better City for a new marketing campaign to increase tourism in Boston from November to April. The $1 million grant will be used to highlight Boston as a walking city and encourage visitors spend time downtown.

Biz

The cleantech company Via Separations has leased over 50,000 sqft of space at the Watertown mill building on the Charles River. The newly updated two-story building was redeveloped for lab space. (Boston Business Journal)

For Kids

Action for Boston Community Development’s (ABCD) WorkSMART program is accepting applications for the next cohort, beginning on April 3. The program connects under-served students ages 14-21 in Boston and Medford to internship opportunities in the city.

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Drink

The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.

Environment

💧 The Charles is making a comeback

The dock of the Charles River Esplanade at sunset.

We love that the “dirty water” is getting cleaned up. | Photo by @nomadic_nehal

The tides are changing for the Charles River, thanks to an anonymous donation of $1 million to the Charles River Watershed Association.

We’ve all heard for years about that “Dirty Water” and many local organizations have been working to improve the conditions of the local river. A few environmental concerns the Charles has faced include stormwater runoff, invasive species, and biodiversity loss over the years — all of which are increasing due to climate change.

The local environmental organization will implement a comprehensive restoration plan for the watershed to remove defunct dams, restore streams, and tackle invasive plants. These steps will help improve water quality and restore aquatic habitats for fish, insects, and wildlife.

Swim over to the association’s website to learn more about these projects.

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s Edition By:
Jessica

From the Editor

I might not make it to Opening Day, but I’m planning to go to few Sox games this season. I’ve got my eye on an Indiana Jones bobblehead or a tie-dye jersey for Jerry Day. Let me know what games you won’t miss this season.

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