Category: New England

Broadway, Ballet & Al Fresco Spectating

   The Opera House isn’t dormant, but Boston Ballet is on a break if by “break” one means special projects, guest performing, galas and ballerina bootcamps. While Boston Ballet Company is scattered around the world working on summer projects Broadway in Boston is filling the stage with their craft.  Some companies have summer homes.  New…

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Busting Out of Little Kid-ness at Dave & Busters

When the kids were little we went to Chuck E. Cheese’s a handful of times. It was always a special treat because they knew it wasn’t the kind of place I like to go to or take them to. On stormy winter days or sweltering hot summer afternoons, Chuck E. Cheese was a break for…

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Tower Hill Botanical Gardens

I recently joined two fabulous photographers for a photo walk at Tower Hill Botanical Gardens in Boylston, MA.  The botanical gardens are just waking up from a long cold winter and the daffodils were in full bloom.  The gardens have two greenhouses on site L’Orangerie and the Limonaia House.  My photography companions were. Alison Borrelli and…

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WITS15 Guide To Boston: Eat Well

Cocktails at Toro. Women in Travel is coming to Boston and in addition to the love of travel many of us also have a love of good, local food. Luckily Boston has plenty of that. The Revere Hotel is not too far from Chinatown, Newbury Street, Charles Street, Boston Common. Boston is a pretty small…

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Weekend Guide: Santa Brunches & Beyond

Sparklefest is in full swing in Harvard Square. Artisan and craft fairs and holiday pop up shops are popping up rapidly like the bubbles in that New Year’s eve glass of Champagne.   And, the kids might be seeing double, triple and quadruple as Santa finds his way all over town.  This weekend is the weekend…

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Gift Guide: Shopping Local

If you’re sitting by your computer shopping online, there may be someone bringing you a cocktail, and good cheer, but I bet it’s much easier to find by bundling up and skipping out your door to head to some of the local craft fairs, holiday strolls and some of my favorite little boutiques. We use Amazon.com…

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Chocolate Lovers Guide to Boston: The Langham Boston Chocolate Bar

The Langham Boston’s Chocolate Bar is an annual outing for some and others save it for special milestones.  I’ve brought pregnant friends out for this chocolate feast.  I’ve come for a mother-daughter outing with my 7 year old.  This year, I brought the whole family.  When we have guests in town who are true chocolate…

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Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a story of battle, fantasy, sugary treats, Christmas gifts, wizardry, snowy scenes, and not only the magic of the holidays but also the magic of childhood.  It’s not just for dance lovers, it’s most definitely not just for girls or little dancers to enjoy.  Seeing a full snow flurry on stage indoors…

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A Few Things to Do This Rainy Weekend

1) Visit the Vocal Vibrations exhibit at Le Laboratoire, Cambridge.  Spend time inside a cozy space listening to the sounds of the exhibit.  Feel the vibrations of your voice in your hand or key in on the sound of d/ré with a pair of headphones. 2) Head to the WCRB Cartoon Festival at Symphony Hall…

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Dine out with Chef Renee Erickson at Row 34

This came through my inbox just now and if I were here tomorrow night I would go in a heartbeat. I love Row 34 and would to get to know more about Chef Erickson. Tomorrow, Chef Renee Erickson of Seattle’s The Walrus and the Carpenter. Head over to Row 34 Thursday, October 23rd. Guests are…

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