The 'ol day job is interfering with things.  So, i'm going to be taking a break from the Bloggery.  Will be back soon, hopefully.

The Taste of Provincetown

I watched that new Wizard of Oz movie a couple weeks ago.  The one with James Franco.  It wasn't very good.  I thoroughly enjoyed Wicked, though, back in the day when I saw it.  Kind of makes me want to rewatch the original.  Or, perhaps swing by the North Shore Music Theatre's upcoming production. 


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The Boston Symphony Orchestra celebrated the start of the 2013 season at Tanglewood with an All-Tchaikovsky Opening Night concert at Tanglewood on Friday, July 5, at 8:30 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed.  The gala summer event featured renowned violinist Joshua Bell.

So I'm trying out the new Fast Diet (the one where you fast 2 out of 7 days a week).  It's more so because I want to see if it will finally help me go from "slightly high" cholesterol to "normal" but it's also helped me lose a few lbs so far a well.  

I'm going to get blood work done in about two months (I will have been on the diet for 4) and see how it goes.  But I digress.  What I wanted to say was, 7/14 is not going to be one of my fasting days.  $25 for all you can eat bbq?  I'm going to crush it.  

One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's “Free Shakespeare On The Common” celebrates its 18th season with the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas, this production brings together the talents of CSC’s Artistic Director Steve Maler, music director Colin Thurmond and choreographer Yo-el Cassell.  Playing July 6 - 28, 2013, performances are free and open to the public.

Click (here) for more info. 

Click (here) to get tickets.

Boston, MA – Celebrating its 15 Film Festival, New England’s largest film festival of celebrating people of color premieres Thursday, June 27 and runs through Sunday, June 30, 2013.

“It is always exciting to hit a milestone and 15 years of providing amazing films celebrating people of color to the Boston area is one that makes us very proud," said Lisa Simmons, Director of RIFF. “It’s been a long road to get to where we are today and this year’s festival especially honors those films and filmmakers who were with us in the beginning while also celebrating the next crop of talented filmmakers."

 Screenings will be held at the following venues:

• Northeastern University
• The Haley House Bakery Café
• The Massachusetts College of Art and Design
• The Museum of Fine Arts
• The Coolidge Corner Theatre

Click (here) for more info.

I'm back.  Finally.  New apartment, nicer apartment.  And will do my best to get back to blogging.  First order of business:  Meatballs!

In the midst of packing my life into boxes.  No posts til sometime next week when I have Internet again.  Sorry!

My boss drinks tea from Dunkin' Donuts literally every morning.  On his way in, without fail, he gets his tea.  Coming up on Friday, he may as well get a donut with his tea ... (and then give me the donut).


 

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Someone emailed me last week asking why I don't post many reviews anymore, or personal anecdotes about me being out and about.  And instead just post events that get sent to me. 

First off, apologies for shifting the blog in that direction.  But, the 'ol day job (which i switched into about two years ago) has been getting increasingly time consuming.  It leaves me little time to get out there and really do any field reporting, let alone get thru the 300-400 emails I get each day.

As many of you know, Bostonist shut down about a year and a half ago.  They were a lot more 'business' oriented than I am - and probably realized they couldn't make enough money to sustain it as a business.  For me this has been a hobby, one that I started six years ago.  I'm going to try to do the best that I can to keep things going.

Enough whining, let's go get some oysters!

PS.  They gave me a coupon code for $40 off for you guys, coupon code: beantown

Friendly’s in Watertown to Host ‘Burger Bash’
Enjoy Music, Face Painting, Balloon Artists and Burger Samples as Local Celebrity Judges Choose the Winner of Friendly’s Build Your Own Burger Contest

WHO: A panel of local celebrity judges including Bridget Blythe, Co-Anchor of NECN’s “The Morning Show,” Kirk Minihane, Co-Host of WEEI’s “Dennis and Callahan,” and Scott Kearnan, Writer for Zagat.com; three burger contestants, who will be competing to be named the winner of the Burger Bash, and hundreds of local residents.

WHAT: On Sunday, June 2, Friendly’s on Arsenal Street in Watertown, MA, will host a Burger Bash where three pre-selected contestants will present their own burger creation to a panel of local celebrity judges, while competing to win a $100 gift card to Friendly’s and the opportunity to have their burger creation featured as a limited time offering at their local Friendly’s restaurant.

During the month of May, National Hamburger Month, Friendly’s hosted an online “Build Your Own Burger,” contest where fans of Friendly’s were encouraged to submit an original burger creation by selecting their preferred bread, protein, cheeses and toppings from an approved list of ingredients and accompaniments. Friendly’s chose their three favorite contestant creations to participate in the official Burger Bash, where they will make their burger for a panel of judges. The winning burger will be determined on the judging criteria of creativity, taste, and presentation.

Friendly’s invites local residents to attend the Burger Bash and enjoy complimentary mini burgers (during the first hour of the event), face painting, balloon artists and music from a live DJ, as they watch the three contestants prepare their burger creations for the judges.

WHEN: Friendly’s Burger Bash, Sunday, June 2, 2PM-4PM
**Complimentary mini burgers will only be served from 2PM-3PM**

WHERE: 560 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

16th Annual Chefs in Shorts event
Friday, June 14, 2013
7:00-9:30pm
$70 per person

The 16th annual Chefs In Shorts event brings together a group of the area’s leading chefs who will fire up the grills and create their favorite dishes during this outdoor, summer-in-the-city barbecue.  Join some of the city’s most talented chefs for a night of grill-offs and fun.

This year’s confirmed chefs include the following:

Paul Wahlberg
Robert Tobin
Tim Cuniff
Jay Silva
Joshua Smith
Mark Sapienza
Nicholas Calias
William Kovel
Jonathan Gilman
Justin Winters
Rodney Murillo
Derek Barragan
Corey Johnson & Jeffrey Stevens
Eric Campbell
Sara Ross
Andy LaVallee
Luke Beardslee
Ranveer Brar
Philip Rotondo
Karen Hodsdon
Richard Rayment
Jose Duarte
Mark Porcaro
Adie Sprague
Andy Husbands
Keenan Langlo

Click (here) to get tickets.  

Bloggery media rep MG swung by the Stylefixx (here) event earlier this month.  Here's what she had to say:  

Upon arriving at Cyclorama for the StyleFixx event, my girlfriends and I were immediately blown away by the amazing atmosphere. With great music and complimentary cocktails, this event puts the party in shopping. After grabbing a glass of champagne from the bar, we picked up our Swag bags filled with fun goodies and headed to explore all the featured boutiques, brands and designers. There was plenty to see and try! We found some cute summer dresses and tasted desserts from Finale. There were also vendors offering free makeovers, manicures, and massages. StyleFIXX was the perfect way to spend an evening. Definitely worth checking out with your girlfriends!