365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

You loved Mary Poppins as a kid. You watched that VHS (I'm really dating myself right now) until you wore it out. Now go and see it live right here in Boston.

MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving,  “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, MARY POPPINS is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show!  So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls “a perfect piece of musical theater.”

Playing at the Opera House | 539 Washington Street
Find and get tickets right here.

Have a hankering for some Chili?

Ned Devine’s Irish Pub in Faneuil Hall will be hosting the 2nd Annual Chili Cup. VIP hour from 6-7pm. Ned's will attempt to defend their 2010 title against such notable restaurants as; The Harp, Anthem,Clerys, Game On!, The Cask n Flagon, Zuma Tex-Mex Grill & more. Proceeds will benefit Community Work Services.

Tickets are $15 online at www.neddevinesevents.com
Live performance by acoustic act,Jimmy’s Down. Sponsored by Corona & Jose Cuervo. Get more information here.

BSO 101: Are You Listening?: A New Free Adult Education Series with BSO Director of Program Publications Marc Mandel at Symphony Hall.

Join BSO Director of Program Publications Marc Mandel at Symphony Hall on Wednesday, January 12, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. for the next session of “BSO 101: Are You Listening?,” the BSO’s new adult education series. Free to anyone interested, each session is designed to enhance your listening ability while focusing on se lected music to be performed by the BSO in upcoming concerts, and each is followed by a reception offering beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and further time to share your thoughts with all involved.


Music to be Discussed

The music to be discussed in each session will be drawn from the following works. Please note that discussion will often focus on selected excerpts, rather than on entire pieces.

* MOZART Symphony No. 41, Jupiter (BSO concerts of March 10-12)
plus selections from other music by Mozart scheduled during the BSO’s 2010-11 season

2011 spring semester is kicking-off with the largest annual overview of current work by SMFA students. Featuring diverse works by 75 artists, including award-winning creations alongside other exceptional pieces that were juried in. Opening reception Feb 10, 5–7 pm. Special event: Boston Composers Collective Concert, Mar 1, 6 pm. Features nine world premieres of new classical music in a variety of instrumentation created by local student composers.

Well it's that wonderful day again. If you're a sucker for romance films, head over to the Brattle Theatre for one of the most highest rated romantic films ever made, Casablanca. Today, Monday, Feb 14 4:15p

Head to the Prudential Center today and skate your heart away.

Prudential Center on Ice!

The Rink at Prudential Center will open Saturday, February 12, at 5pm.

Skating surrounded by the beautiful Back Bay, iconic Prudential Tower, and real hustle and bustle brings city life to a whole new level at The Rink. Skate, shop, and dine within steps of The Rink.

Group and corporate packages are available. For more information contact marketing@bostonproperties.com or call 617-236-3100.

Rates:
$7 for admission
$3 for skate rentals

Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Thursday: Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: Noon - 10:00 p.m.

A great chance to escape from the drudgery of winter and dream about a potential tropical vacation, the 2011 Boston Globe Travel Show features over 200 travel exhibitors and suppliers that represent every segment of the travel industry. It will be open to the public from 5:30- 8 p.m. on Friday, February 11; from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 12; and from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 13. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or in advance at www.bostonglobetravelshow.com. Children 18 and under are admitted free of charge. 

• When:Fri 2/11 - Sun 2/13 (5:30PM)
• Where: Seaport World Trade Center
• Address: 200 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA   Map
• Cost: $10

June August: New Works: Starting at 11am

The brilliantly colorful silkscreens that artist June August creates are a pleasure for the eye to experience. But they are much more than just mere eye-candy, they are rich in ideas and thoughtful conceptual nuances that fit perfectly in the contemporary art world. June appropriates works from classical antiquity and juxtaposes them with works of 20th and 21st Century artists creating a whole new sense of connection between the past and the present art world.

NKG (460 A Harrison Avenue, Boston MA 02118. Tel. 603 321 0632) is pleased to present the colorful and romantic silkscreens of artist June August.

Looking for some good music this evening? Head to Berklee.

The Heavy Rotation Records Epic Event is $10, all-ages, and begins at 8:15 p.m. at the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. Call 617 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc.com for more information. The concert is sponsored by the Hyland family and RightsFlow. RightsFlow is collaborating with HRR to provide marketing and licensing support for the recording project. To get more information just visit their website.

Join Sel Dela Terre as two up and coming chefs go head to head in a culinary battle. You, the diner, choose who goes home the victor after judging 2 courses from each contestant based on flavor, creativeness and execution. Oh, and their chef Louie MC's the event.

Today, February 8, 2011 7:00 pm at 774 Boylston St ((617) 266-8800)
Tickets are $45. For more information visit their website.