365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Have you ever wondered who designed Mount Auburn Cemetery?  Who were the remarkable Bostonians who shaped this new garden cemetery? If it wasn’t Frederick Law Olmsted (who was age 9 in 1831) who was it? 

Join Meg Winslow to learn about the Bostonians who contributed to the design of Mount Auburn's picturesque landscape, the country's first designed landscape open to the public. They will visit significant landscape features within the Cemetery, as well as designs by the Olmsted Firm and Fletcher Steele among others.

Here are the details:

Dates: Wed, Aug 8, 2012
Times: 5:30-7:00 pm

Location:
Mount Auburn Cemetery
580 Mount Auburn St. 
Cambridge, MA 02138

Each Year for the past 97 years this group of devoted people come together to renew their faith in Saint Agrippina in Boston's North End, as was the custom in the land of origin, Mineo, Sicily. Each year everyone is invited to witness the respect and honor that is bestowed on this young, beautiful martyred saint.

The members of the Saint Agrippina di Mineo benefit society would like to welcome you, your friends and families to come celebrate the 97th anniversary of this great tradition. Come and see the procession, eat some food, play some games and listen to the music. We hope to see you there - VIVA SAINT AGRIPPINA!

This years feast will be packed with live entertainment, great food and fun. Hanover Street, Boston's North End

Click here to see the schedule!

The Harpoon Brewery -and being dead serious you guys - is a fun and interesting tour. You get to taste the beer at various stages in the brew process (sounds risky, right?). Lucky for you, Harpoon Beers each have their own individual characteristics in terms of taste, color and body. Their goal is to make beers that are distinctive and, most importantly, a pleasure to drink. Well, if you ask me, the raspberry beer was outstanding. Delicious actually. And since I have been, and am in a pretty good mood, I will actually give you a pointer. THE LITTLE BROWN JUG! Yes, it's obnoxious, but you get free refills! So what's so special about this place? Well, i'm not quite too sure, but I do know that everyone I have ever ran into in Boston has been there so get on it if you haven't been yet. And oh yeah - BY THE WAY- be sure to get tickets early because they typically sell out by noon.

Life in Synergy in Back Bay is an amazing gym. Not only because it is the floor below my office, (I mean, the closer to me the better... duh..) but because you can literally turn your body into a remixed superstar diva in half the time. The instructors provide hardcore, serious, fun and entertaining classes that will keep you coming back. Knowledge, expertise and positive energy are in abundance with these instructors,and they make each class extremely fun, and challenging beyond belief.

They have been recognized by the Boston Globe, countless news stations, and were voted "Best of Boston" in 2010. 

So what do you have to lose? THAT MUFFIN TOP!!! So sign up today and get a free class- plus almost half the price for your first ten classes :) 

Here are the pickup and drop off points:

1) New England Aquarium/Faneuil Hall Marketplace
2)Historic North End
3) USS Constitution/Charlestown Navy Yard
4) North Station/TD Banknorth Garden
5) Old State House Museum
6) Trolley Stop Store/ Theater District
7) Cheers ""The Original"

"What do you get when you combine a cursed privateer, a pyromaniac circus ringleader, a demon spat out of the pits of Hades, a homicidal opera diva, and a deranged nanny? An experience unlike anything else in Boston!"

Well if that didn't completely freak you out, you may want to join other adventure seekers and become an apprentice grave digger on an entertaining tour through the darker side of Boston. A scary, fun and informative frightseeing experience that is truly one of a kind.

Step aboard the trolley of the doomed and join your host, a 17th-century grave digger, cursed with a sentence of eternal damnation. This wretched creature is doomed to travel the streets of Boston and relay the stories of the unfortunate souls he encountered and the macabre events he had been witness to during his purgatory.

Hear about Boston's most sinister characters - from the Angel of Death to the king of all killers - the Boston Strangler. Learn about all the haunts that call the "Hub" their home. But that's not all! Step inside two of the oldest burying grounds in Boston for a walking tour you will never forget. Learn the significance of much of the imagery found in these 17th century burial grounds and the famous and not so famous (but even more interesting) occupants therein.

Get your tickets here!

Fenway Park.

Visit the oldest and most beloved baseball park in Major League Baseball! See where Babe Ruth pitched, Ted Williams hit, and Carl Yastrzemski dazzled fans during his career. Soak up the rich history; hear the echoes of the past, visit the State Street Pavilion, sit atop the fabled Green Monster, and walk the hallowed grounds of Fenway Park. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the historical value of Fenway Park and its importance to the city of Boston and “Red Sox Nation”. 

Warning: The Yankee jokes start immediately. But that's to be expected when you enter the heart of Red Sox nation. Your knowledgeable guide will entertain you with stories and trivia and take you to areas typically only seen by the press and high rollers.

Enjoy!

Tonight and Tomorrow at 9PM - the Dogmatics (and other legendary Boston bands) are bringing it back and playing Johnny D's in Somerville for more than just a jammin time. They are going to be rockin' and raising money to support cancer victims. The money is being raised to support the Pan-Mass Challenge.

"A time travel experiment last year proved so effective that once again Boston rock giants of the 80s and 90s are reuniting on stage. Jerry Lehane of the legendary Dogmatics, inspired to help out in the fight against cancer, has reached out to Boston musicians to present two nights of music as a benefit to those in need and the community has rallied for two benefit shows.

The shows will be held at Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant and Music Club in Somerville and mc'd by the charismatic Patrick McGrath. Appearing Friday night are The Flies, Bristols, Piranha Brothers, Sourpuss and the Hired Men. Appearing Saturday night are Dogmatics, New Frustrations,White Dynomite, Lucky 88's, and Lenny Lashley. The members of these bands have appeared in 21645, Scruffy the Cat, The Upper Crust, Titanics, Neats, Lyres, Turbines, DYS, Darkbuster, Matweeds, Darlings, the Piss Poor Boys, Classic Ruins, and Shaggahs -- to name a few. The exciting news for Boston rock fans is the reunion of Homestead recording artists, The Flies, featuring Nat Freedberg on lead vocals and guitar (Freedberg went on to find further success with Titanics and the Upper Crust.) In addition, The Dogmatics, legendary fixtures of the 80s Kenmore Square rock scene, are also reuniting for the benefit."

Now you can't tell me that doesn't sound tempting... so grab your dancin' shoes and head on over to Johnny D's tonight! And why didn't I post this sooner? Because I KNOW you don't plan ahead. I don't wanna hear it... Click here for more details! Or here to pre-purchse tickets!

This is a once-a-year event, people...so don't miss out. The Saint Joseph Society is a charitable organization based in the world renowned North End of Boston. They celebrate their patron saint every year on the last weekend in July and always invite everyone in the Boston area to celebrate with them.

So what does this celebration entail? FOOD my friends, REALLY GOOD FOOD! Actually, a feast of food. Maybe I'm really excited because I'm hungry right now, but I know someone who has been before and they said it is quite the treat! 

I'll admit, I wrote in the school newspaper in college, but there is no way I am up for writing a biography right now. AKA - if you want to learn more about Saint Joseph then click here. More focused on the food? Well, I guess I will see you in a week! (Friday the 27th- Sunday 29th) ps. I left the worst for last this time... tickets are a little bit expensive BUT it is for a good cause! Quit complaining sign up!

A trip to the Back Bay Boston Public Garden just wouldn't be complete without a ride on its ever famous swan boats. These peaceful and romatic boats were established in 1877. They are a family owned and operated business with a unique tradition and special place in the history and beauty of the City of Boston. Children and adults alike will love the ride around the pond. Be sure to bring some old bread or crackers to feed to the ducks and swans that are bound to be following the boat around - nah just kidding! That's not permitted. 

Still not convinced? Well hear it from the originators themselves:

"Located in the magnificent Public Garden, a ride on a Swan Boat lasts about 15 minutes and provides you with a peaceful and picturesque voyage on the waters of the lagoon. There are no other Swan Boats of this kind in anywhere in the world.  We are pleased to continue this tradition for all of Boston and for the visitors to our city." -The Paget Family

See ya on the other side folks!