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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom
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Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast
The art collector
  • Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
  • For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
  • If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.
The fashion lover
While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

Wait, there’s more... Click the button below to explore presents for mothers who love home decor, snacks, beverages, and more.
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Events
Thursday, April 27
  • 10-Year Anniversary Celebration | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Various locations, Cambridge | Price of admission | Visit one or all four Harvard Museums of Science & Culture Museums to collect swag, eat birthday cupcakes + participate in raffles.
  • Honeycomb Creamery Pop Up | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Treat yourself to a small batch, handcrafted ice cream treat from Honeycomb Creamery at the Broadway taproom.
Friday, April 28
  • Special Collections Sampler: Celebrate Shakespeare | Friday, Apr. 28 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Visit the library to check out William Shakespeare’s Special Collection, including an 1824 map, cabinet cards + rare prints.
  • Arbor Weekend at Mount Auburn | Friday, Apr. 28-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge | Free | Celebrate the many trees in Mount Auburn’s horticultural collection with three days of events.
  • The Wait Wait Stand-Up Show | Friday, Apr. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St., Medford | $37-$67 | Laugh along at a night of stand-up comedy with panelists from NPR’s weekly news quiz.
Saturday, April 29
  • Love Your Block Cleanups | Saturday, Apr. 29 | Times vary | Various locations, Boston | Free | Fill out the volunteer form to attend a cleanup event in Back Bay, East Boston, Mattapan + other neighborhoods.
  • Charlestown Walking Tour | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Community College Station, Old Rutherford Avenue, Boston | Free | Join the PLAN: Charlestown team for a walking tour around the neighborhood, from Bunker Hill Community College to Hood Park.
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News Notes

Playoffs
  • The Bruins lost to the Panthers in Game Five last night, 4-3. Game Six in the best-of-seven series, which the Bruins lead 3-2, will be on Friday, April 28.
Open
  • The second Boston location for Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s is now open in Back Bay. Head to 755 Boylston St. for the beloved chicken fingers, Texas toast + crinkle cut fries with the special Cane’s sauce. (NBC Boston)
Development
  • The City has issued a proposals request for the renovation of Franklin Park’s White Stadium. The project aims to create a state-of-the-art facility for BPS student-athletes + the 10,000-seat space could become the home stadium for a new Boston franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League. (Boston Globe)
Edu
  • McKinley Schools has officially been renamed the Melvin H. King South End Academy. The new name honors the late Mel King, a Boston activist + political legend who’s also the namesake of a South End square. (Boston Globe)
  • Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minster of New Zealand, is heading to Harvard University this fall. She will take on dual fellowships, serving as the 2023 Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow + a Hauser Leader in the Center for Public Leadership. (Boston.com)
Community
Seasonal
  • Native Plant Trust’s botanic garden is now open to the public for the season, which runs through Oct. 15, at 180 Hemenway Rd. in Framingham. Garden in the Woods has 45 acres of naturalistic displays showcasing New England native plants.
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Events

📚 Your Saturday just booked up

How to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day around Boston
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While you’re at Brookline Booksmith, shop the expanded gift section. | Photo by BOStoday team
This Saturday, April 29, is the 10th annual Independent Bookstore Day — a chance to celebrate local bookstores + discover new reads. Here are four local festivities to check out.

Brookline Booksmith | 279 Harvard St., Brookline | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Visit Coolidge Corner to try out the photo booth and reel in a surprise read with “book fishing.”

All She Wrote Books | 452 Artisan Way, Somerville | 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. | Shop 10% off the Assembly Row store + receive a tote bag with a “book surprise” for purchases over $100.

Molly’s Bookstore | 667-669 Main St., Melrose | 2-5 p.m. | Celebrate with face-painting, ice cream sandwiches, and books from local authors.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe | 338 Newbury St. | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | The Back Bay store will host giveaways and sell exclusive merch all day — stick around to decorate a “TBR” jar at 7 p.m.
Find all participating bookstores
Asked

Should Boston hire a “rat czar?”
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We’ll keep an eye out for updates about this new rat expert.

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Boston could be following in New York City’s footsteps + hiring a “rat czar” to tackle the city’s rodent problem, thanks to a proposal from Boston City Council President Ed Flynn.

According to city data, there were more than 5,000 rodent complaints just last year.

This role would be part of a newly created Office of Pest Control, which is meant to streamline the current work of Boston Public Works + the Inspectional Services Department.

What do you think? Does Boston need a rat expert?
Take our poll
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Sara
From the editor
Happy Taurus season to my fellow April + May babies. Head to Cannonball Cafe to sip to the best sign of the Zodiac (not that I’m biased). This month’s astrology-inspired drink is a lavender honey white mocha.

PS — I’m brewing up another astrology piece about the Zodiac signs as Boston-area coffee shops. If you’ve got a strong feeling about a cafe for your sign, let me know.

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