Author: Mia

The Berenstain Bears Come to The Wilbur

The Berenstain Bears Come to The Wilbur

WHAT:

On Saturday, October 4^th, 2014, The Berenstain Bears are coming to The Wilbur in Boston’s historic Theatre District.

Currently engaged in a critically-acclaimed, sold out off-Broadway run in NYC, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! is hitting the road. Come on down to Bear Country where Brother Bear, Sister Bear, Papa Bear and Mama Bear sing and dance in this colorful new musical filled with fun for the whole family.

Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! brings everyone’s favorite bear family to life in a thrilling theatrical experience that kids as well as their parents will treasure for many years to come. As always, Bear Country is not without its complications: Brother Bear’s grades are slipping, Sister Bear still has a few things to learn about making new friends, and Papa Bear just can’t stop eating junk food. Thankfully, we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! will give boys and girls of all ages the chance to fall in love with these characters, just as their parents did when they were growing up. For tickets and more information about The Wilbur and other great events visit here.

WHEN:            Saturday, October 4^th, 2014 – 11:30 AM

COST:              $12-$29

WHERE:          The Wilbur | 246 Tremont Street | Boston, MA 02116 | 617.248.9800

TICKETS:        Visit here, or call the box office at 617.248.9800

About The Wilbur:

Celebrating 100 years, The Wilbur, nestled in Boston’s historic Theatre District, is the premiere destination for comedy and music in Boston, MA. Built in 1914 by The Shubert Brothers, The Wilbur opened in 1915 and was named for The Shubert Theatre’s manager A.L. Wilbur. Recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich in July of 2008, The Wilbur has become a first-class venue showcasing A-list comedians and musicians. A Comedy Central verified venue, the theater has attracted the best of the best in comedy including Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Kevin Hart, Katt Williams and Jim Gaffigan. They also boast award-winning musicians from all genres such as Boyz II Men, Lauryn Hill, Lyle Lovitt and Smoky Robinson. Offering an intimate show setting, The Wilbur provides the perfect environment for enjoying comedy sensations and chart topping artists in the heart of Boston’s historic Theater District.

The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont Street in Boston, MA. For more information, please visit www.thewilbur.com, or call 617.248.9700.

October 1, 2014
Common Ground Arlington Opens Today!

Newton resident Bob O’Guin opens his second Common Ground in Arlington today! Two years ago, he took over Common Ground in Allston, then known as a college sports bar and turned it into a Gastropub.

The new bar and restaurant has some similar features to the Allston location including windows that open up!

When you enter Common Ground in Arlington, a wall of taps will greet you!

The Arlington location has a function and event room that seats 100! With a large HD projection screen, 2 computer ports for presentations, microphone access, and a private bar, it is perfect for corporate events.

The Arlington community can also use the room for functions and events. PaintNite is coming on Tuesday, Oct 21st from 7-9pm! You can dine and drink with friends and family while you enjoy a two your painting lesson!

For local artists and artisans, check in and inquire about rotating art exhibits and a pop up holiday bazaar!

The draught, cocktail and wine list has been carefully curated!

But Common Ground is known for great food. The ingredients are locally sourced when possible and chef Jaime Juarez makes practically everything in-house from bacon to granola to house made sausage!

We started with the housemade bread basket. Warm bread sticks are served with housemade hummus (delicious!), maple butter and herb infused oil.

My daughters loved the Truffle fries from Common Ground Allston and they are on the menu here too! Thick cut fries topped with Parmesan and served with Pesto Mayonnaise.

The Gnocchi are handmade and browned to a lovely crispy exterior and served over sautéed spinach, topped with house made marinara sauce, Parmesan, feta and truffle oil.

I’m pretty sure the Pasta Bolognese wide noodles are also house made; they were tender and cut into wide ribbons. The meat sauce has heady with rosemary and other fresh herbs. Delicious!

My 12-year-old daughter just got braces so she opted for the Mac ‘n Cheese without peas but kept the country ham that gave this cheesey goodness a hint of smokiness.

We even checked out the ladies’ room and it’s lovely and inviting, just like the whole restaurant!

After more than a year of construction, Common Ground Arlington is finally open! If you are in Arlington, I hope you will stop by!

Common Ground Arlington

319 Broadway

Arlington, MA 02474

Main: (781) 728-0060

General Manager: Rodney (Rhoney) Kangiser

Assistant GM: Steven Ramsdell

p.s. The first PaintNite (drink creatively) is Tuesday, October 21st from 7-9pm. You can buy tickets here and you can get 45% off by using discount code: CG45. Use that for the online checkout.

The art project is “Happy”.

September 30, 2014
Grand Opening: Mr. Sid’s Casual Sportswear Shop
MR. SID PRESENTS THE “EVERYTHING IN BLU” SHOPPING BENEFIT

The Grand Opening of Mr. Sid’s New Upper Casual Sportswear Shop

WHO:                          High-end men’s clothing store, Mr. Sid will welcome shoppers from the Boston-area into its Sid Blu shop for a night of shopping for a cause. President Stuart Segel and Vice President Barry Segel will host the affair in conjunction with the evening’s beneficiary, Families First Parenting Programs.

WHAT:                         The “Everything in Blu” event will introduce Mr. Sid’s official opening of their new upper casual sportswear shop. Families First Parenting Programs will be there, benefiting from a portion of the sales. The night will feature Tasty Fare’s “blu” signature cocktails and a Johnnie Walker Blue scotch tasting featuring premium denim linesAgave, Fidelity Jens, and Joe’s Jeans. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and there will be fashion, entertainment & raffles. For more information please visit: http://www.mrsid.com/

Families First promotes the secure and nurturing parent-child relationships that are the foundation of every child’s overall well-being and future success.

                                    A percentage of sales will be donated to Families First starting the night of the event through September 20^th.

WHERE:                       Mr. Sid

1211 Centre Street

Newton, MA 02459



WHEN:                        Thursday, September 18, 2014

7:00PM – 10:00 PM
- Media is welcome to browse the new shop and interview Barry Segel and/or Stuart Segel between 6:30pm-9:00pm.
September 29, 2014
BU AWARE Study Seeks Asian Women of Immigrants

AWARE: Confidential intervention study for Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese women who are children of immigrants.

Women who are participating in our study will be compensated $20 for each session as well as for each evaluation session. AWARE also provides transportation costs per session.

Visit here for more information.

Asian Women’s Action for Resilience and Empowerment (AWARE)

What is AWARE ?

AWARE grew out of stories we heard from Asian-American young women – diverse individuals who are traversing two worlds (the mainstream American culture and their parents’ culture) while navigating the challenges of young adulthood. Despite the adversities many of them have faced and their ongoing struggles, they are a group of vibrant, complex individuals with significant strengths. Our work is dedicated to the women we’ve interviewed, as well as all Asian-American young women, with the hope that they will grasp their inherent worth and beauty, as well as grow in resilience and empowerment.

We would like Chinese-American, Vietnamese-American or Korean-American women to participate in a clinical trial to develop the full AWARE intervention by participating in a group psychotherapy intervention with other Asian-American women. Sessions will integrate the issues of culture, family, and gender which speak to Asian-American women. The essence of this treatment will highlight safety, empowerment, and will help participants develop coping skills.

Be Aware of AWARE

Call: (617)-358-5148

Email: sswaware@bu.edu

September 28, 2014
17th Annual Boston Volvo 5k Road Race for MS

Join us this Thanksgiving morning at the 17th Annual Boston Volvo 5k Road Race and work up an appetite by running or walking for those who can’t!

Date: November 27, 2014
Time: 7:30 am registration, 9:00 am start

Location: Boston Volvo, 75 North Beacon St., Brighton, Mass. Parking available at Stop & Shop behind Boston Volvo and at the garage on Guest St.

Register Online until November 25^th for a discounted rate of $20!

Your participation in the Volvo 5K Road Race provides help for today and hope for tomorrow through education, support, advocacy, and research funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter. Programs and services funded by the National MS Society make a huge difference to the nearly 18,000 people and their families in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont who must live with MS every day.

Our USATF-certified course is the perfect place to spend your Thanksgiving Day morning helping those who are thankful for the smallest things every day.

See you at the starting line!

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter

P.O. Box 845945
Boston, MA 02284-5945
1-800-344-4867

September 27, 2014
Teen Glass Blowing Classes

Diablo Glass School is very excited to announce the beginning of the fall teen programs. Classes run until December!

Afterschool classes on Tuesday or Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30pm (glassblowing and flameworking)
Homeschool students classes on Thursday from 11am to 1pm (glassblowing and flameworking)
weekend classes on Saturday from 10am to noon (glassblowing)

Registrations are still open on-line here or calling 617-442-7444.

Students can join the group any time. Different skill levels will work separately with different teachers.

September 26, 2014
Cook Cooks for Charity with New Celebrity Series

Cook Cooks for Charity with New Celebrity Series

WHAT:

Cook, the highly acclaimed American bistro located in Newton, MA, will begin its new ‘Cook for Charity’ celebrity chef series by welcoming WCVB-TV host Anthony Everett of “Chronicle.”

On Wednesday, October 1^st, 2014 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM.Everett will roll up his sleeves and get cooking with Executive Chef/Owner Paul Turano as they serve up the special “Everett Flatbread,” designed by Everett himself from the open kitchen, wood-fired grill.

The five ingredient flatbread (representing WCVB-TV’s Channel 5) will consist of: sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, onions and meatballs with 100% of flatbread sales going directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society which works to improve quality of life for individuals and families affected by MS; and raises funds for cutting-edge MS research to stop disease progression, restore lost function and end MS forever.

Anthony Everett is the Emmy Award winning co-anchor of WCVB-TV’s nightly newsmagazine “Chronicle,” the nation’s longest running local newsmagazine. Everett has been honored with multiple Emmy Awards, including Emmys for his work as host of “Chronicle” in 2010, for his reporting on the recycling industry in 2009, and for a report on special education in 2008. In 2000, Everett won the “Best Newscast,” award from the Associated Press for his work in the early evening. He has won numerous additional awards including the National Headliner Award and Massachusetts Broadcasters Association First Place award for spot news coverage.

Everett has been heavily involved with the MS Society, and the night of cooking will be one of several celebrity chef events at Cook, all of which will raise money and awareness about a charity chosen by the specific celebrity of the evening.

The regular menu will also be available on the night. For more information, visit here or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014. Dinner served from 5:00PM to 10:00PM. Celebrity Chef Event from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

COST: $15 per flatbread. 100% of proceeds from the Everett flatbreads all evening long will be donated to the MS Society.

September 25, 2014
Newtonville Village Day: Sept 28th

Bullough’s Pond Fair

All are invited to the second annual Bullough’s Pond Fair located on picturesque Bullough’s Pond in Newtonville. Sponsored by the Bullough’s Pond Association, there are free activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Fair will feature family-oriented activities including guided bird watching at 8:30 am, a fly-fishing demonstration at 9:00 am, en plein air painting lesson at 9:30 am, model yacht regatta at 10:00 am, children’s activities and rubber duck race at 10:30, sponsored kayak race at 11:20, live music, snacks and more.

September 28th, 9 :00 am – Noon

Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival

Discover Newtonville, and all its merchants and businesses that will open their doors to welcome neighbors and visitors! Walnut Street in Newtonville will be closed to traffic and transformed into a lively street fair. With two sound stages, a Roaming Railroad for kiddie rides, 100 craft booths and informational stands, an Open House at the Norumbega Fraternity Lodge of Masons featuring a bounce house and carnival games and fun activities for kids, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

The Senior Center Sound Stage features a talented line-up of jazz musicians, sponsored by New England Jazz Productions. The Austin Street Sound Stage will also delight the crowds with an afternoon of performances by local dance studios, martial arts demonstrations and local young musicians.

For more information, visit here or call 617-796-1540.

September 28th, Noon – 5:00 pm
Walnut Street, between Washington Street & Otis Street

September 24, 2014
Educational Events for Kids

Vacation Days:

No school on September 25th? Join ReadWrite for an all-day program designed to give students a leg up while they have fun during school holidays. Students will read, write, complete homework, participate in outdoor activities, and choose their own creative projects, board games, and more during free choice time.

All Day Adventure

Grades 3-8

9:00am – 3:00pm

Registered RW Students: $60

Other Students: $72

Early Drop Off (8am to 9am) $15

Extended Day (3pm to 5pm) $30

9:00am – 9:30am Homework hall: Quiet reading and homework completion

9:30am – 11:00am Snack and outdoor activities or indoor exercise

11:00am – 12:30pm ReadWrite class

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 1:45pm Homework hall and essay writing

1:45pm – 3:00pm Free choice time

Contact us to learn more! | 857.404.0170 | info@BostonReadWrite.com

Register now for Friday, October 17th (Starts @ 5 pm)

Pizza Night with The Giver! – Grade-Level Discussions and Film-Making

Enjoy an early evening to yourself while your child has fun discussing the novel The Giver and filming a “short” interpretation of the book.

Registered ReadWrite Students: $25
Other Students: $30
Extended evening until 9pm ($8 for registered students, $10 for other students)

Friday, October 17th
5:00-6:00    Pizza and fruit dinner
6:00-7:00    Read excerpts, discuss themes, and learn more about plot and characters of the novel
7:00-8:00    Create video clips in teams and share with the group!

Grades 3-8

September 23, 2014
You Think She’s Talking About Newton too?

While sitting in her car wearing sunglasses, Medford, Mass., resident Kim Costa filmed a quick video to give the influx of Boston students a piece of wisdom: Nobody likes them.

Kim Costa took down the video that went viral but here’s what she said. (You can listen to the audio here about 40 seconds in):

“Real quick reminder to all the college students coming back to Boston to continue their higher education. This is really important. This is something you are going to carry through your entire academic career in the 617 area code: nobody likes you, you’re a visitor here; an interloper. I want you to keep that in mind when you’re strutting through the crosswalk in Harvard Square with your pink popped collar and your fucking Banana Republic, date-rape slacks. You have been obsolete to me since my 21st birthday. No need for yah. I’m sure when you graduate you’ll want to move here cause it’s so awesome — and you’re right, we’re awesome. But people like you will be contained to places like Lexington and Concord, where you can live, and wear Tevas, and recycle, and have a kid when you’re 50 years old. And you know what, we probably won’t like them either. And with that, welcome back.”

And the bar scene from Good Will Hunting: the quintessential scene of townies vs. Hahvahd.

September 22, 2014