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Monumental figures in Boston

Who should be on Boston’s Mount Rushmore?
An image of Mt. Rushmore with questions marks replacing the faces of the four boulders.
Switch it, change it, rearrange it — what rocking four belong here? | Graphic by 6AM City
Nobody can dispute that Boston is the land of GOATs.

Our nationally-known locals are rarely just celebrities — they’re trailblazing leaders in their respective industries, from sports to entertainment. Boston’s famous folks could fill 100 Mount Rushmores. But if we could hypothetically only carve four faces into our own version of the South Dakota landmark, who would make the cut?

We’re calling on BOStoday readers to nominate the best Bostonians for a theoretical version of Mount Rushmore. Our survey asks participants to name notable folks from a variety of spheres: artists, writers, athletes, actors, and key historical figures.

Is Aerosmith your go-to local music pick, or are you more of a disco-lovin’ Donna Summer fan? Want Amy Poehler to feel the love in the TV/Film category, instead of the Wahlberg brothers getting all the attention?

Let us know in the survey, and we’ll report back with the results. Pro tip: We’re looking for historical figures but not politicians. Read: Folks like Paul Revere, W. E. B. Du Bois, Frederick Law Olmsted, or Isabella Stewart Gardner.

Get your nominations in, and we’ll get carvin’.
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Events
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Harvest Party | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | $50-$500 | The dinner kicks off from 5:30 to 7 p.m. then it’s time to to celebrate and “taste of the market” with bites from the public market vendors.
  • Roll Bounce: Skate Night HBS x MIT | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Chez Vous Roller Skating Rink, 11 Rhoades St., Boston | $15 | Lace up your skates and show off your moves with students from Harvard Business School and MIT.
  • Eugene Mirman & Friends | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 8 p.m. | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville | $25 | The comic and man of a million voices — including Gene on “Bob’s Burgers” — brings his newest stand-up routine to Davis Square.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Violent Femmes | Friday, Oct. 13 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $32-$66 | The Milwaukee band performs their self-titled debut record from top to bottom for its 40th anniversary.
Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Oktobarfest | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 2-6 p.m. | PKL, 64 C. St., Boston | $0-$25 | Join the stein-hoisting competition at 2 p.m. and sign up for the beer pong tournament at 3 p.m. with music from a German band.
Sunday, Oct. 15
  • Free B/SPOKE Outdoor STRENGTH:HIIT Class | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Bring your own yoga mat for this outdoor HIIT class in the Harpoon Brewery parking lot.
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Drink

Should you really drink 8 glasses of water per day?
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LMNT supports all activities — from trail running with the family to making healthier spicy margaritas with the girls. | Photos by LMNT
Since the 1940s, we’ve been told to drink eight glasses of water per day. But drinking beyond thirst dilutes blood electrolyte levels (especially sodium levels), leading to headaches, low energy, cramps, confusion, or worse.

The key? Add electrolytes into the mix.

Enter: LMNT.

Created by scientists, LMNT has enough sodium, potassium, and magnesium to get you truly hydrated. It has zero sugar and artificial colors — while offering fan-fave flavors like Citrus Salt and Raspberry Salt.
Get a free sample pack with any purchase
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Bold colors, wacky prints, and unique styling is coming soon to Bow Market. Lexie Butterfly Vintage will open on Friday, Oct. 27 with a special grand opening celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. Stop by the Somerville community space to shop the curated selection.
Number
  • $1.68 billion. That’s the estimated cost for the proposed cancer facility Dana-Farber wants to build in the Longwood Medical Area. The new ~688,100-sqft inpatient facility would include a bridge over Brookline Avenue to connect the new building to Dana-Farber’s existing facility. (Boston Business Journal)
Sports
  • StubHub has released ticket trends to rank the top in-demand and trending teams, most popular games, and more ahead of the NHL season. The Bruins ranked No. 3 overall and are the No. 1 travel team with the highest average ticket prices for away games.
Closed
  • Jamaica Plain’s El Oriental de Cuba has closed after nearly 30 years in business. Abuela’s Table, a new Mexican restaurant, will open in the space on Centre Street with the chef of Tu y Yo from Somerville behind it. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Drink
  • Throw some darts and enjoy some festival fall sips at Flight Club in the Seaport. Stop by to try the Bushel and Barrel cocktail featuring a blend of apple cider, bourbon, amaro, and cinnamon or the Blood and Smoke cocktail made with a mix of beet, mezcal, chile vodka, and agave.
Legacy
  • Long-standing leader of the Chinatown neighborhood, community activist, and former City Hall official “Uncle Frank” has died at the age of 91. Frank Chin had an active role in getting residents to register to vote and in 2019 a Chinatown section of the Rose Kennedy Greenway was renamed Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park. (Boston Globe)
Bostonian
  • And the best neighbor award goes to… you, for directly supporting BOStoday with the gift of your membership. Not only will you join our super cool membership club (and get perks including birthday shoutouts), but you’ll keep this newsletter free for the entire neighborhood. Way to go, neighbor.
Community

🚒 Ring the bidding alarm

🚒 Place your bid on a 2001 firetruck
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The 2001 fire truck is being sold as is. | Photo provided by Town of Provincetown
Have you ever wanted to own your own firetruck? It’s time to place your bids on this hot ride.

The Town of Provincetown Fire Department is auctioning off a 2001 Freightliner firetruck. The online auction is open to Massachusetts residents and ends Monday, Oct. 16.

The firetruck is road ready and has 11,925 miles on it. It features a custom made engine + 500-gallon water tank. The starting bid is listed at $15,000.

Proceeds from the auction will go back to the local Fire Department to buy new water hoses, helmets, and other essentials.
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
If you’re looking for a chance to practice your pumpkin carving skills ahead of the BOStoday Pumpkin Carving contest, check out this event on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Sloane’s is hosting a Pumpkin Carving Party on their patio from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and include a drink, a homemade cider donut + a pumpkin, plus all the carving tools. Bonus: There will be prizes awarded to the most unique, most creative, and most awesome pumpkins. Happy carving.
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