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Apr 7, Patriots Day Schedule - Saturday April 7

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:16:07 GMT

Even though the huge Patriots' Day Re-enactments and Ceremonies don't take place until next weekend, a number of smaller and very interesting Patriots' Day Events are scheduled for this weekend near Boston. The Lincoln Minutemen will do a dramatic reading at the Paul Revere Capture site in Lincoln near Hanscom Air Force Base to recount the events leading up the the capture of one of the best known Sons of Liberty. With more events such as a battle and a pole capping in Concord and Bedford, you'll have the chance to see fascinating scenes based on real events in the fight for American freedom. More about Patriots Day events on April 7

Apr 7, Boston Marathon Day Transportation Options: Cab or Subway available from Back Bay station to Brookline?

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:40:37 GMT

I will be getting off the Commuter Rail at Back Bay station on Boston Marathon Day - Monday, April 16 around 1 pm. Will I be able to take a cab from there

Apr 7, New England Revolution Sports-Themed Career Fair at Gillette Stadium near Boston

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:36:38 GMT

College students who dream of being among the almost 150,000 professionals working in the U.S. sports industry are invited to register for the Kraft Sports

Apr 7, Patriot's Day Weekend Awards Banquet

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:31:46 GMT

The Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MASSAR) announces the 122nd anniversary of its Patriot’s Day 2012 program in Concord,

Apr 7, Domingo De Gloria in Boston - Easter Sunday

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:29:01 GMT

Now is your chance to celebrate Easter Sunday in Boston and Cambridge MA the Mexican way - find out about Domingo de Gloria at Boston's Zócalo Cocina Mexicana

Apr 7, Boston Event Calendar April 2012, Marathon, Patriots Day

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:12:22 GMT

Check the Boston Event Calendar April 2012 for details about the Boston Marathon, Patriot's Day celebrations, Red Sox tickets and games, film festivals, concerts, shows, and more!

Apr 5, Boston Event Calendar May 2012, Things to Do in Boston

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:52:43 GMT

The Boston Event Calendar May 2012 brings lots of fun things to do: Boston Theatre Marathon, Duckling Day Parade, Memorial Day, Garden Tours, Art Walks, EarthFest, and more!

Apr 4, Best Whale Watching Spring Season in Boston - Ever?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:58:46 GMT

Boston's freakishly warm winter and warmer than usual spring means whale watching this month is setting records for being the best early spring season in anyone's memory. Naturalists on board each whale watching tour have been reporting fascinating scenes of marine life with whales, seals, birds, plankton, and everything else MUCH more abundant that usual. Go see for yourself - it's easy, because the 3-4 hour tours leave from the Downtown waterfront. More about Boston Whale Watching cruises

Apr 2, Aerosmith Concert at Boston's TD Garden

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:56:53 GMT

With Aerosmith and Coldplay at TD Garden in July, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Gillette Stadium in August, and Madonna at the Garden in September, the Boston summer concert season for 2012 promises tons of excitement! But that's just the beginning: look for Steve Winwood, Yanni, Crosby Stills & Nash, Yanni, the Beach Boys, Neil Diamond and more big stars providing top concerts in Boston all summer long!

Get the Boston Concerts Schedule and Ticket Information

Mar 30, New England Warrior Benefit - Boston July Event

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:49:59 GMT

The New England Warrior Benefit will pay homage to those who guard the front lines of freedom, rallying our community to provide critical support and financial

Mar 30, Transportation to Boston's CruisePort

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:27:09 GMT

I want to come by bus from Maine to the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal/Cruiseport Boston. How do I get there? Are there buses to the Black Falcon Cruise

Mar 30, RV Parking For Peabody Archaeology Museum at Harvard

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:48:31 GMT

My wife and I will be visiting the Peabody Museum in June. We will be driving our 31 foot Fleetwood Tioga motorhome (Class C) and are wondering what is

Mar 30, Exhibit: The History of Maine Labor Mural

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:52:31 GMT

The History of Maine Labor Mural by artist Judy Taylor, removed from its original site at the Maine Department of Labor on order by Governor Paul LePage

Mar 30, Singing Outside the Box

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:34:31 GMT

On Friday, April 13th, 2012 Philadelphia native and Brooklyn based singer and songwriter Candice Anitra will take the stage at The Beehive. From 10:00PM

Mar 30, Isaac Davis Trail March from Acton to Old North Bridge Concord

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:26:33 GMT

On Monday April 16th, the 55th annual recreation of the Acton Minutemen March to the North Bridge will start at 6:00 AM at the Isaac Davis homestead at

Mar 30, Bunker Hill Monument on Boston's Freedom Trail

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:19:15 GMT

When I was little, my parents took me on the Freedom Trail. I remember going to Bunker Hill and going into a building or tent with a round room and they

Mar 28, Black Falcon Cruise Terminal - Port of Boston - Boston Cruises

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:18:15 GMT

Information about Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in Boston - how to get there, parking, what's nearby.

Mar 28, How to Get from Black Falcon CruisePort in Boston to Faneuil Hall Marketplace Downtown

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:55:56 GMT

We will be arriving at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in Boston on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on May 22nd, and we would like to know the easiest route

Mar 28, Boston Parking Garages in Fenway | Parking near Fenway Park

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:14:44 GMT

Parking near Fenway Park can be a nightmare. Find cheap Boston parking garages in Fenway for Red Sox games, House of Blues, Lansdowne clubs, Symphony Hall.

Mar 28, Parking for Oversized Vehicles and Vans in Boston

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:12:16 GMT

How can we know which parking places accept 12 passenger vans like the Chevrolet Express and Ford E-350? Do they charge a higher rate for these vehicles?

Mar 28, Arlington Patriots Day Parade

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:46:29 GMT

The annual Arlington Patriots Day Parade will be held on Sunday, April 15 2012 at 2 pm. This year's parade will feature the Aleppo Shriners plus many

Mar 27, Street Performers Festival Schedule on Memorial Day Weekend at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:18 GMT

Thank you for a VERY helpful website! I've read about the Street Performers Festival that begins Memorial Day weekend at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Can

Mar 27, Red Sox Opening Day 2012 at Fenway Park

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:58:53 GMT

The Boston Red Sox square off on April 13 against the Tampa Bay Rayes in their first home game of the 2012 season at Fenway Park. If you're visiting Boston, attending a Red Sox game is enormous fun and gives you a real flavor of the city's culture. Fenway Park celebrates its 100th anniversary the year, so look for lots of special events and celebrations.
More about the Red Sox Opening Game
More about Fenway Park

Mar 27, Last Week for Boston Restaurant Week - Don't Miss It!

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:40:31 GMT

Boston Restaurant Week wraps up on March 30th - so you have only a few more days to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy lunch or dinner at some of Boston's best restaurants for bargain prices. My weekend choices included one of my favorite Boston French restaurants, Sel de la Terre (774 Boylston Street, next to Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Back Bay) - yummy 3-course lunch, including the lush creme brulee that you can see in the photo. Find out more about participating restaurants in Boston's Restaurant Week

Mar 25, Patriots Day Schedule 2012 | Reenactments, Parades, Events

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:02:04 GMT

Experience Patriots Day, Boston's special American Revolution tribute. Our complete Patriots Day schedule lists almost 40 reenactments, parades, and events.

Mar 25, Patriots' Day Celebrations in Boston, Lexington, Concord

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:02:02 GMT

Join Patriots' Day celebrations in Boston, Lexington, Concord and see the start of the American Revolution reenacted, plus Paul Revere's ride, battles, and more special events.

Mar 24, Boston Film Festival Guide | Film Schools in Boston

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:19:58 GMT

Complete guide to Boston Film Festival events each month, movie theater venues, convenient hotels in Boston near film festival events, film schools.

Mar 24, Inside Boston's Fenway Park: An Icon at 100

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:06:12 GMT

Boston's fabled Fenway Park celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. With the big date just around the corner, PBS plans to air “Inside Fenway Park:

Mar 24, March 2012 Boston Events

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:10:46 GMT

Here are more March 2012 Boston events to consider.

Mar 24, Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner at Boston's Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:57:06 GMT

Boston Marathon athletes and fans will have a high-end choice this year when it comes to their pre-marathon carbo-load dinner on Sunday, April 15th, 2012.

Mar 24, Boston Marathon Route Mile by Mile | Course Map

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:12:12 GMT

Find out what to expect along each mile of the Boston Marathon Route. Map, mile by mile course description, elevations, and tips about best viewing locations.

Mar 24, Boston Marathon Qualifying Times 2012 | BAA Race Requirements

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:09:31 GMT

Learn about Boston Marathon qualifying times for 2012 and 2013 in all divisions so you can start your Boston Marathon training program and qualify to run.

Mar 24, Boston Marathon | Patriots Day Race in Boston

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:10:33 GMT

Where to find best Boston Marathon viewing locations to watch the runners. Start times, hotel information, and tips for getting the most from this Boston event.

Mar 23, Best Boston Parking Garages near Theatre District Shows

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:26:35 GMT

Boston parking garages near Theatre District attractions and nearby Chinatown with cheap discount rates and validation specials. Best parking in downtown Boston.

Mar 23, Historic Boston Bars, Taverns, Pubs

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:02:48 GMT

Enjoy a brew in historic Boston bars, pubs, and taverns where the Founding Fathers raised a pint as they plotted the American Revolution.

Mar 23, Basil Pesto Recipe - Perfect Sauce for Fish, Pasta, and Chicken

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:58:43 GMT

Make this fabulous basil pesto recipe in only one minute - then use it to give wonderful flavor to .

Mar 23, Back Bay Restaurants Guide, Boston MA

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:53:29 GMT

Find the best Back Bay restaurants. Use our Guide and reviews to discover Boston's best restaurants from food courts to haute cuisine in Back Bay.

Mar 23, Boston Irish Pubs | Irish Bars in Boston

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:46:01 GMT

Where to find the best Boston Irish pubs, bars, clubs, and restaurants to enjoy Irish music, food, Guinness, dancing, and St Patricks Day events.

Mar 23, Best Boston Bars near the Garden - Boston Nightlife

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:39:48 GMT

Want to watch big screen sports before or after a Boston Celtics or Bruins game at TD Garden? Best Boston bars near the Garden, plus a map showing Boston nightlife locations!

Mar 23, Paul Revere House | Museum on Boston's Freedom Trail

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:34:10 GMT

The Paul Revere House on Boston's Freedom Trail gives you a rare glimpse inside the life and times of this Revolutionary War hero and his large family.

Mar 23, Bank of America Pavilion | Boston Concert Schedule 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:09:30 GMT

Enjoy Boston's top summer concerts at Bank of America Pavilion on the South Boston Waterfront. Get the schedule, tickets, parking information, restaurant tips.

Mar 21, St Patricks Day Events in Boston 2012 | Parade

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:34:33 GMT

Find out about St Patricks Day events in Boston - St Patrick Day Parade, Irish music, pubs, celebrations - where and how to celebrate this Irish event in Boston.

Mar 21, Memorial Day in Boston 2012 - Things to Do

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:47:18 GMT

Find Memorial Day events in Boston for 2012 - commemorative events plus fun things to do on this first summer weekend.

Mar 20, Are Boston Hotels Wheelchair Accessible?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:05:41 GMT

What are the best rates in Boston hotels during the spring or summer months? Can you tell me which hotels are good for people with a physical disability

Mar 20, Special Boston Event for Chocolate Lovers (and Those Who Love Them) - Finale Spring Tasting Chocolate and Port Extravaganza!

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:10:53 GMT

Do you dream of chocolate, fantasize about chocolate, and have to spend way too much time in the gym in order to eat as much chocolate as you want and

Mar 19, Boston Restaurant Week Specials and Deals

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:59:50 GMT

Celebrate spring as Restaurant Week in Boston and Cambridge gets off to a great start with over 200 participants! With 2- and 3-course lunch menus for only $15.12 and $20.12, and 3-course dinner menus on offer for $33.12, you can dine happily at Boston's best restaurants without flattening your wallet. Check out what's on offer at Radius, Union Oyster House, Summer Shack, and all the other top restaurants participating in Restaurant Week Boston

Mar 19, Boston St Patrick's Day Parade Photos 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:53:32 GMT

Check out our St. Patrick's Day Parade Photo Gallery for 2012, when perfect weather brought record-breaking crowds. Plus, 7 tips for enjoying the parade.

Mar 17, Annual Boston Harbor Celebration & Auction

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:42:20 GMT

The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) is pleased to announce their 19th Annual Boston Harbor Celebration & Auction that will take place on Monday, April

Mar 17, St. Patrick's at Ole Restaurant Group!

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:35:13 GMT

Ireland is known for bad weather and drab food, but don't let those be a part of your St. Patrick's Day plans. Instead, join the Ole Restaurant Group where

Mar 17, Paleo Planet: Boston Kids Event

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:34:44 GMT

Family Festival at the Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge MA - Fun Boston Kids' Event SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Looking for something