365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

The third edition of Bodies of Water Shows’ underground DIY music fest, HOMEGROWN III rises again this weekend, with three full days of music from bands with roots firmly in Boston’s rocky soil (as well as a few from NY, Cali, and greater New England). Artists participating in this year’s Kickstarter-funded event include YOUNG ADULTS, MAJOR STARS, SKIMASK, BIG DIGITS, HUNNIE BUNNIES, and QUILT, among the 40 plus acts at the Villa Victoria and Tuft’s Crane Room.

Get more information about HomeGrown III here. Like prices, where at, etc... It's taking place at the Villa Victoria Center in the South End | 85 West Newton St | Friday through this Sunday.

Check out some amazing book art!

This exhibition of remarkable and unexpected artists’ books from the Boston Athenæum’s outstanding collection includes works by Russell Maret, Laura Davidson, Ryoko Adachi, Stephen Dupont, Harriet Bart, Xu Bing, Iliazd, and more than two dozen others. Among the books on view are a number of examples not previously exhibited.

Totally worth checking out. Admission is $5. Now until March 3, 2012. At 10-1/2 Beacon St, Boston | Boston Athenæum

I was so obsessed with the Phantom of the Opera when I was a kid. And it's absolute insanity that it was 25 years ago! What the....?!?! I dressed up as Christine for Halloween one year. Yeah, I was that obsessed.

Anyways, if you want to get your Phantom kick on, it's playing, live, at the Fenway 13 Theaters tonight, starting at 7:30pm. Tickets, I believe, run around 12 to 15? Enjoy, and beware of falling chandeliers.

Head to the Christian Science Center today!

Over 60 events including musical, theatre and dance performances, walking tours, art exhibitions and create-your-own-art opportunities, plus films, a sneak-peak at the Fenway Cultural District Initiative video, chalk art, and indoor kite flying are yours to experience on Boston’s single largest day of free arts, cultural and academic events! On this 10th birthday of Opening Our Doors, the 22 institutions that make up the Fenway Alliance and 30 community partner organizations welcome neighbors near and far to enjoy an unparalleled array of free activities for everyone – families, couples and individuals. The day officially kicks off at 10:00 AM at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston, located near the intersection of the Avenue of the Arts (Huntington Ave.) and the Avenue of Music (Mass. Ave.). The Boston Children’s Chorus will lift their voices in song to jump-start this day of celebration of the riches of the Fenway – Boston’s Fenway Cultural District. The broad array of activities truly offers something for everyone and includes: • 10th Birthday Cupcake, Cake for all Visitors celebrating with us on this momentous occasion! • Glass blowing demonstrations with the Diablo Glass School • Chalk art with Sidewalk Sam and Artstreet • SHIFTBoston’s Social Gravity Art Installation” • THE BIG DRAW at Evans Way Park • Indoor kite flying with Kite Education • Marshall’s Fenway Farm Stand Pumpkin Patch • Food Trucks • Open House with Fenway Studios, and • Musical performances by Zili Misik, and Stacey Peasley!

Website...click here for more information.

That's right. You read right. Jazz music and breakfast food! Two win-wins in my book!

The Beehive offers the perfect brunch for adults and kids alike with our scrumptious food and great live music!

Where: The Beehive | 541 Tremont St

 

Enjoy the fall days at the Arnold Arboretum this Saturday at 10:30 on a tour!

Experience the Arboretum in a new way--take a free guided tour with a knowledgeable volunteer docent. Tours begin in front of the Hunnewell Building, last around 60-90 minutes, and are geared toward adults. There is no need to register. Get more information here.

Beginning Friday October, 7, the Capiz Lounge at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel will host a free weekly concert series every Friday night from 9:00-11:00 p.m. Featured musical artists will include: Silhouette Rising, Ben Kilcollins, Max Sullivan, Liz Lohnes and Bad Rabbit.

Friday Nights in October and Saturday in November, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
* Silhouette Rising 10/7
Genre: Crunk /Pop/Rock
* Ben Kilcollins 10/14
Genre: Acoustic/Soft Rock
* Max Sullivan 10/21
Genre: Folk/Classic Rock/Punk
* Liz Lohnes 10/28
Genre: Pop/ R&B/ Soul
* Bad Rabbit 11/19
*Saturday November 19, co-hosted by Esquire magazine
Genre: Indie/Pop/Soul

 

606 Congress St | Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel | Free

Friday, October 7, 2011 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Many of Edgar Allan Poe's stories feature people who return from the dead. Perhaps it is appropriate, then, that the author himself is coming to life this October to give a reading tour at historic cemeteries and burial grounds throughout the northeast.

His first appearance will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Consecrated in 1831, Mount Auburn is acknowledged as the founding site of the landscape cemetery movement. Poe's appearance here will feature his personal thoughts on the works of various writers buried at Mount Auburn, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Two other notable burials were also the publishers of Poe's two most famous works.

Meet in Bigelow Chapel. Admission: $15 ($10 for members of the Friends of Mount Auburn)

Poe, portrayed by literary historian Rob Velella, will appear at four cemeteries in three states to read from his works, including both prose and poetry, well-known works and obscure ones. Each reading will be unique.

Mount Auburn Cemetery | 580 Mt Auburn St | $10.00 - $15.00

Summer Wind is one of my most favorite Sinatra songs EVER! Head to the North End Branch Library, 25 Parkmenter Street, to see "The Songs of Frank Sinatra" at 6:45pm tonight!

In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Friends of the North End branch will present jazz singer Kirsanthi Pappas performing the songs made famous by Sinatra.

Walk like an Egyptian over to Wilbur Theatre tonight, tickets start at 30, click the Wilbur link above to go directly to the site.
Excerpt from: The Dig:
Straight out of the electric, neon-purple heart of the ‘80s comes all female pop-rocker outfit The Bangles. Yes, you’ve heard “Walk Like An Egyptian” before. “Manic Monday” too—we hear ‘ya. But have you heard them live? While the aforementioned Bangle ladies are wearing robot suits? And projecting a giant holographic Prince into the audience? Do you like italics? Well, then it’s fair to say that The Bangles are the sonic equivalent of italics. Even when used/played as often as they are, they never get old. Case in point? Boom.