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📓 Take note of these six stationery stores

Take note of these six Boston stationery stores
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Head to Somerville’s Tiny Turns Paperie for a rainbow of planners, cards, and pens. | Photo by @tinyturnspaperie
Before the homework comes the back-to-school haul. Whether you’re stocking up on supplies for a new semester, or just love scent of a new planner, get the tools you need to organize your fall at these stationers across Greater Boston.

Gus & Ruby | 99 Charles St. | Monday-Friday 10 a.m-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Gus & Ruby’s treasure trove goes beyond paper goods. Peruse a selection scented lotions, trendy jewelry + seasonal decor at the local chain’s Boston location.

Papercuts | 60 South St. | Tuesday-Saturday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Find your new favorite notebook or stationery set while you pick up fall reading at this women-owned bookshop in JP.

Tiny Turns Paperie | 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Open daily at 11 a.m., hours vary
Tiny Turns Paperie makes big moves this fall, as the shop upgrades to a more spacious storefront within Union Square’s Bow Market.

Brookline Booksmith | 279 Harvard St., Brookline | Open at 9 a.m. Monday-Saturday, open at 10 a.m. Sunday, hours vary
Browse the recently-expanded stationery section for locally-themed supplies + stonewear that will add personality to any office.

Albertine Press | 1309 Cambridge St., Cambridge | Open daily at 11 a.m., hours vary
This Inman Square gem boasts an Instagram-worthy cornucopia of stickers, stationery, and self-care treats like candles + tea.

Bob Slate Stationer | 30 Brattle St., Cambridge | Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Located just steps from Harvard University, this well-stocked Cambridge staple is over 90 years old for a reason.
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 6
  • MALINDA | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave., Allston | $25 | The viral Irish singer leaps out of the digital realm to perform music from her new album “It’s All True.”
  • CowParade New England Online Auction | Now-Thursday, Sept. 7 | 12 a.m.-6 p.m. | There’s one day left to bid and support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission to defy cancer — celebrate with the Jimmy Fund by bidding on cows like “A Great Day at Fenway,” “Iron Cow,” and “Lucky” the Celtics cow.*
Thursday, Sept. 7
  • Seaport Sweat: Mind Over Mat(ter) | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Bring your own yoga mat for this all levels yoga class.
  • Sting | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | Prices vary | Sting takes his thirteenth solo album around the world for the “My Songs” tour.
Friday, Sept. 8
  • Jeff Rosenstock | Friday, Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | Roadrunner, 89 Guest St., Boston | $25 | Hear rippers from Rosenstock’s brand-new album “HELLMODE.”
  • WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, Sept. 8 | 7:45 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $38-$168 | WWE returns to Boston with appearances from the Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, plus Monday Night RAW’s Cody Rhodes vs. Damien Priest.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Prep your palate for Amar, one of the fine dining options inside the new Back Bay hotel Raffles. Helmed by Chef George Mendes, the Back Bay restaurant will start serving Portuguese-inspired dishes later this month. Reservations are available beginning on Saturday, Sept. 23. (Boston.com)
Sports
  • GOAT alert — Tom Brady will join the Patriots at their home opener at Gillette Stadium this Sunday, Sept. 10. Sorry, he’s still retired. Pats owner Robert Kraft invited the former quarterback to honor him on his old home turf. (WCVB)
Cause
  • The Boston Athletic Association has opened applications for this fall’s BAA Gives Back Grants. Massachusetts-based nonprofits that promote healthy lifestyles can submit for grants of up to $15,000 through Tuesday, Sept. 26. Review the eligibility criteria. (WCVB)
Civic
  • These green thumbs took home “Golden Trowel” trophies. Mayor Wu announced the winners of the annual Mayor’s Garden Contest, honoring 32 gardeners who have colored Boston’s landscape with new flowers, trees, and shrubs. View the list of winners and their verdant handiwork.
Community
  • Gather ‘round, Roxbury. The Roxbury Strategic Master Plan Oversight Committee will share a progress about PLAN: Nubian Square and other developments in a virtual meeting on Monday, Sept. 11.
Drink
  • View Boston will introduce its “After Dark” experience on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Stratus cocktail lounge. From 6 to 10 p.m. every Thursday-Saturday, guests can elevate their weekends at the highest outdoor rooftop deck in New England — tickets start at $20.
Ranked
  • No. 4. That’s how StubHub ranked the New England Patriots on a list of trending NFL teams in 2023. The report also lists the Pats’ Sunday, Sept. 10 game against the Philadelphia Eagles as the eighth most in-demand game of the year.
Finance
  • A Banksy got everyday investors 32% returns? You read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine-art investing platform Masterworks. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 13.9%, 27.3%, and 35.0%. Interested? BOStoday readers can skip the waitlist and join.†*
† See important disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.
 
Culture

🌱 This music fest is growing a greener future

Start Where We Are Earth Music Festival grows a greener future in Boston
Parkman Bandstand at Boston Common on a sunny day
Head to the Parkman Bandstand this Sunday to hear tunes from over a dozen performers + participate in guided Earth meditations. | Photo by BOStoday team
Before the local foliage shifts to brilliant shades of vermilion and gold, a new music festival in Boston is visualizing ways to go green. Start Where We Are Earth Music Festival comes to the Boston Common this Sunday, Sept. 10, to raise money for environmental organizations fighting climate change.

The fest kicks off at the Parkman Bandstand at 11a.m., featuring music from acts like:
  • Dakota Cohen
  • The Nobodies
  • Nicolás Emden
  • Sofia Villarreal
  • Kühlname
  • Modal Soul
  • Late for Breakfast
In between sets, attendees can enjoy treats from local ice cream vendor FoMu and Vermont’s Samosa Man, or enjoy guided Earth meditations + conversations about protecting the environment.

The all-day event is open to all and donations for a more eco-friendly future are encouraged. RSVP on Eventbrite, and prep for the weekend with the festival’s official playlist.
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Fun Fact
  • Looking for a new coffee, candle, or moisturizer? We’ve got you covered. Shop some of Six & Main’s new arrivals. There’s something for everyone.
Drink
  • The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.
Health
Wellness
  • It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Victoria
From the editor
Say cheese: Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy burned a bridge pizza crust with Somerville’s Dragon Pizza after an encounter with the owner outside the local shop. Portnoy’s review is “the worst pizza place in America.”

Our take? No matter how you slice it, Boston serves up the best drama in the country.
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