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Get an up-close look at “The Boss”

A Bruce Springsteen exhibit is coming to Boston this fall
Guitars, outfits, and other music memorabilia is on display behind glass in a large exhibit hall
“Bruce Springsteen: Portraits of an American Music Icon” will be on display at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, located in the Boch Center Wang Theatre | Photo by Scott Towers
You won’t get a view like this at Gillette. A new exhibition on Bruce Springsteen is coming to Boston next month, bringing 40-plus portraits of “The Boss” to the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame.

“Bruce Springsteen: Portraits of an American Music Icon” will open on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Hall of Fame, which is located inside the Boch Center Wang Theatre.

The exhibition will retrace Springsteen’s “Glory Days” through the intimate lens of music photographers who documented every phase of his career, including Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Barry Schneier, Pamela Springsteen, and Frank Stefanko. Interviews from over the decades will accompany the portraits, offering a “unique perspective of Bruce Springsteen away from the sold-out arenas,” according to the Hall of Fame’s website.

Public tours are on sale now for $25 per person ($17 for children ages 5-15), although die-hard fans might be interested in arranging a private tour, which can accommodate up to 30 people.

The exhibition will arrive right after Springsteen and The E Street Band return to Massachusetts for two concerts at Gillette Stadium. After postponing a pair of Philadelphia shows earlier this month due to an illness, the group is on schedule to perform in Foxborough on Thursday, Aug. 24 and Saturday, Aug. 26. They will be Springsteen’s second and third local shows of the year, following a sold-out performance at TD Garden in March.
Asked

How many times have you seen “The Boss” perform live?

A. I was “Born in the USA” - 5+ shows
B. I’m “Waiting on a Sunny Day” - 1-4 shows
C. I only see him in my dreams - 0
D. Never heard of him
Mic check
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 22
  • Book Talk and Signing: “The President’s Wife” | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, 71 Charles St., Boston | $29.75 | Join the team for a reading, Q+A, and signing of “The President’s Wife” by Tracey Enerson Wood.
  • Seaport Sweat: Sculpt that sASS | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | This sculpt class builds muscle, strength, and endurance while moving + grooving to the beat.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
  • Whiskey Myers | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston | $40-$100 | Doors to this rain or shine event open at 6 p.m.
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $36-$82 | See select finalists from Season 15 + Asia O’Hara, Daya Betty, Naomi Smalls, and Plastique at the “Werq The World Tour.”
Thursday, Aug. 24
  • Vintage Night Market | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 4 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Mkt Wy., Somerville | Free | Shop this monthly pop-up with dozens of vintage vendors.
  • Block Pawty | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Legacy Place, 680 Legacy Pl., Dedham | $10 | Enjoy snacks and light refreshments, photo ops, raffles, and treats to support Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Friday, Aug. 25
  • Reggae Fest Live | Friday, Aug. 25 | 9:30 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $27-$197 | This 21+ event will feature Mr. Vegas and Bunji Garlin. Pro tip: Dress code will be strictly enforced.
Saturday, Aug. 26
  • Walking Tour of Sumner Hill | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society in a walk around Sumner Hill while learning about the Victorian houses in the area.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • The Bay State has updated the recent law to be more flexible on the requirement that every MBTA community have one zoning district near a station where multi-family housing is permitted. Read: The update won’t prevent cities and towns with lower populations from being denied state grant opportunities. (Boston Business Journal)
Health
  • Boston Animal Care and Control officials have issued an alert after five raccoons have tested positive for rabies. The raccoons were found in Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain, and Roslindale. (Boston Globe)
Cause
  • Daily Table is looking for volunteers who can lend a hand and help get the new location ready for opening day. Interested volunteers can sign up to help get products on the shelves and the store ready for guests at 135 Lafayette St. in Salem.
Plan Ahead
  • Amplify LatinX will host the inaugural ALX100 award reception at the Boston Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 14. The organization will recognize 100 exceptional Latinx leaders across Massachusetts. Stay tuned for the list of honorees.
Feel Good
  • Two Kemp’s Ridley turtles can just keep swimming. The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles to the ocean after eight months of rehabilitation after becoming cold-stunned in Cape Cod Bay. (Boston.com)
 
Featured

Oh shucks — the most legendary restaurants list

Union Oyster House named one of the world’s most legendary restaurants
Exterior of Union Oyster House restaurant in downtown boston
You can dine at the same restaurant as so many Boston legends. | Photo by BOStoday
Boston’s Union Oyster House has seafood known ‘round the world. The historic landmark is one of the most legendary restaurants across the globe, according to a new report from Taste Atlas.

Thanks to its classic clam chowder and ye olde New England decor, Union Oyster House nabbed the No. 43 spot on the list of 150 world-renowned establishments. The distinction comes as no surprise, seeing that it’s the oldest continuously-running restaurant in the country. Founded in 1826, the eatery and tavern brims with history, from its role in the American revolution, to the “Kennedy Booth” that honors John F. Kennedy’s frequent visits.

The restaurant is the only New England entry in the report, although 13 other restaurants rep the US, including Katz’s Delicatessan in New York City, which snagged the No. 2 spot.
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Have you ever wondered what Bill Belichick’s favorite Taylor Swift song is?

The Greg Hill Show sat down with the Patriots head coach and discussed football + the infamous rain show at Gillette. Find out if Belichick is a Swiftie on our Instagram feed.
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