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Get to know this creative Boston sports fan

Meet die-hard Celtics fan Pete Rogers

Pete Rogers in Hawaiian shirt in front of Patriots banner

Here’s hoping the Celtics win the championship (and Pete makes even more jerseys). | Photo provided by Pete Rogers

Think you’re the biggest Celtics fan out there? Pete Rogers might give you a run for your money.

The 31-year-old Minneapolis resident developed a passion for our city’s sports scene while growing up in Lincoln, MA. The stay-at-home dad + sports blogger was writing for SB Nation when the pandemic hit and he found himself with more free time.

He started designing Celtics jerseys on Photoshop after discovering a template online. What started as creating professional sports team uniforms for fun on Instagram became a full-blown social media sensation during the C’s regular season.

“I wanted to do something that was engaging with the team,” Pete said. “We all think it has the potential to be a championship year.”

Drawing inspiration from Rita Oak, the artist who drew quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo each day until he was traded, Pete decided to design a new jersey for each regular-season Celtics win. That wound up being 57 in total, and each creation took ~two or three hours to complete.

You might have seen the Boston Marathon look, the MBTA jersey, or the iconic Rainbow Swash design (one of Pete’s favorites).

Three Photoshop designs of Celtics jerseys — From Make Way for Ducklings to the Boston Globe, Pete’s art leans into the local angle.
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Designs by Pete Rogers

For the playoffs, Pete knew he needed another slam dunk idea, so he’s creating jersey designs for each win based on the opposing team’s look. Having trouble picturing that? Check out his recent Hawks-style creation.

If you’re itching to add one of these jerseys to your wardrobe, follow @petemrogers on Twitter and Instagram for limited-edition merchandise drops.

So far, Pete hasn’t heard from the Celtics about his project, but we think it’s only a matter of time.

“The fact that there’s such a following for this, to the point where maybe the Celtics have seen it, is incredible,” Pete said. “It’s wild to have the amount of support that I have garnered from Celtics fans.”

Asked

Which of Pete’s jerseys would you wear?

A. Boston Marathon
B. Make Way for Ducklings
C. MBTA
D. Rainbow Swash
E. Other

Choose your favorite

Events

Tuesday, April 25

Henna for Beginners | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial St., Malden | $30 | This guided class will teach participants the traditions + application techniques for henna body art.

Wednesday, April 26

Bruins vs. Panthers | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the Bruins in Game Five as they lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.

Thursday, April 27

Canon, Canyon, Cannon: Poetry Reading | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston | $0-$20 | Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola will join fellow artists for an evening of poetry and recitation.
Conservation Up Close: Fancy Flowers for Fancy Dress | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-6:40 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston | Free with admission | Join a guided tour to learn how artificial flowers were used in fashion in the mid-19th century.

Friday, April 28

The Town & The City Festival | Friday, Apr. 28-Saturday, Apr. 29 | Times vary | Various locations, Lowell | $20-$58 | Named after the title of Jack Kerouac’s first major published work, the festival features two days of arts and music performances.

Saturday, April 29

Arnold Arboretum Walk | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Boston Public Library — Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St., Roslindale | Free | Meet at the library and enjoy the map-guided walk on the 5K or 11K walking loops.
Massachusetts Craft Brewers Festival | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St., Boston | $10-$55 | The Bay State beer festival will offer samples from 40+ Bay State breweries.

Events calendar here

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Sports

⚽ Get ready to have a ball

Players for New England Revolution having a good time during a game.

Saving money on family fun (or an outing with friends) — now that’s a win-win. | Photo provided by New England Revolution

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News Notes

Open

Josephine opens tonight at the Cambria Hotel in Somerville. Named after Chef Michael Scelfo’s grandmother, the new eatery is a tribute to Italian cuisine (think: a variety of pizzas and pasta plates). Reserve a spot on OpenTable.

Civic

The city is working to create a law that will protect the local tree canopy and support neighborhoods vulnerable to summer heat. The proposed ordinance will be presented to Boston City Council in the coming weeks, building on the new Urban Forest Plan + forestry division. (Boston Globe)

Development

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is undergoing a $250 million expansion, increasing the number of beds by nearly 50%. The Jamaica Plain community hospital will also add a new parking garage + five floors of building space. (Boston Business Journal)

Active

The Walking City Trail, a 27-mile urban trail connecting 17 Boston neighborhoods, is now available on Google Maps. Users can add optional overlays for green spaces, public transit connections + public restrooms along the route.

Playoffs

If the Celtics win Game Five tonight, the Boston-Philadelphia playoff series will start on Saturday, April 29. If the Hawks win tonight and the series continues, the second round will begin on Monday, May 1. (Boston.com)

Read

Simmons University alumna Angela Burke Kunkel recently published a picture book about the artist who created the Public Garden duckling sculptures + the author behind the original children’s book. Grab a copy of “Make Way: The Story of Robert McCloskey, Nancy Schön, and Some Very Famous Ducklings.” (Boston Globe)

Wellness

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Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

Correction

Yesterday, our spelling was a bit out of tune. Berklee College of Music will award honorary degrees to Usher, Roberta Flack, and Sona Jobarteh on Saturday, May 13. Each artist will address the graduating class at Agganis Arena.

Arts

Boston Design Week returns today

Boston Design Week kicks off April 25

The event lineup includes a walking tour of this Charlestown Navy Yard art exhibit. | Photo by BOStoday team

Boston’s 12-day design festival kicks off today. This year’s theme? “Design for Tomorrow, Today.” There are 80+ in-person and virtual events for experienced designers and novices alike — here are a handful of ways to get involved.

🎨 Check out a museum exhibition

From “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence” at the MFA to “Jace Clayton: They Are Part” at the MassArt Art Museum, there’s no shortage of ongoing exhibitions to explore throughout the week.

🎨 Take a self-guided tour

Event organizers recommend setting out for a public art walk in the Seaport, viewing the myriad of murals at Underground at Ink Block, or visiting “The Embrace” on Boston Common.

🎨 Choose an event from the calendar

Last but not least, reference the events schedule for an array of festivities, including a free discussion on antiques at SoWa and an interactive workshop + walking tour at the “Of Many Minds” exhibit in Charlestown.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Sara

From the editor

In case you’re curious what else I discussed in my interview with Pete, I got to learn which former + current Celtics players he’d choose to create an all-star team.

He’s going with Bill Russell, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Marcus Smart, and Larry Bird or Jayson Tatum (Pete had trouble deciding, which is totally understandable). Which players would you choose?

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Swim over and learn about Massachusetts’ first Right Whale Day.

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