After more than 50 years, the United States officially reopened its embassy in Cuba today. I hope that this is a sign that travel bans and our embargo will be lifted. Although the repressive Cuban government bans access to the Internet, I still would like to say to all my amigos in Cuba, “Bienvenida. Que pasa?”
Mark your calendars because starting on Thursday, July 23rd is Boston’s third annual Summer Arts Walk. Come down to Newbury Street from 5-8 PM and visit participating art galleries. Each gallery will feature a generously donated piece of art and display other works by local artists; participating galleries.
This weekend (July 25-26), the Summer Arts Weekend also returns. The Summer Arts Weekend includes many free events, including performances by R&B singer, Aaron Neville, Blue Man Group “Boston Drum Off” and much more. All events take place in the Back Bay’s Copley Square, starting at 11:00 AM on Saturday and again at 12:30 PM on Sunday. You can view this year’s calendar here.
This Saturday the Manhunt Mansion once again plays host to help fund raise for another gay organization. This weekend come out and have fun in the sun to show your support for G.O.A.L. New England.
Saturday, July 25 – G.O.A.L. New England Manhunt Pool Party
I’ve included a few more photos from past pool parties. All are welcome to attend as these fund raisers and they are genuinely a lot of fun. If you haven’t any plans for this Saturday check it out. Tickets cost $20 and the party runs from 2-6PM
This coming weekend check out the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival. If you’ve never been I can assure you that you will be impressed by these sculptures.
Last year’s festival attracted over 600,000 attendees and included 20 sculptors invited from around the world compete for the top prize.
Revere Sand Sculpture Festival is at Revere Beach from July 24-26
In January Boston Magazine’s article The Power of Ideas: Daniel Dain estimated that one needs $800,000 to $1.2 million to open a restaurant in Boston. Is it any wonder the cheap eats in and around Boston are so treasured? Earlier this month BostInno posted an article, Promoting ’24-Hour Neighborhoods’ Through the Power of Great Restaurants to talk about a group of industry professionals who are looking for a few good chef-owned eateries.
Restaurant Investment Group (RIG) was founded in 2013 by people passionate about new and interesting, chef-driven restaurants in Greater Boston. According to the article “RIG is taking some of the unsure footing out of opening a restaurant, and providing structure where confusion often reigns.” They will help chefs with the business side of the restaurant industry by leveraging a list of professionals ranging from accountants to PR advisors with the hope that they can contribute to Boston’s dining scene and grow the number of viable restaurants – and to that I say, “Cheers!”
Christopher Columbus Park is showing movies for free on a large screen each Sunday starting at sunset. Last week they showed Driving Miss Daisy. This week catch Toy Story. Make a night of it by ordering a pizza from Ernesto’s Pizzeria on Salem Street in the North End and walk over with it to enjoy a movie outside.
Below is the calendar of movies for the rest of the season. Definitely make it a point to come down and check out a show and enjoy a nice night outside.
Sunday, July 12th – Driving Miss Daisy
Sunday, July 19th – Toy Story
Sunday, July 26th – Shrek 2
Sunday, August 2nd – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Sunday August 9th – Money Ball
Sunday August 16th – Sabrina
I can’t recall if I’ve previously posted this photo but I didn’t think I’d be getting any complaints even if it is a repeat. Have a great morning.
I come from a town where the people look brown, talk black and act white…
Watch this poetry slam-winning performance from Ronak Patani, joint winner of the 2013 Roundhouse Poetry Slam. In light of the xenophobic language vilely pedaled by Republican Presidential candidates, this poem recited by Ronak Patani is both timely and touching. Take a moment to listen to his silver tongued prose.
The Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival started last week at the Shops at Prudential Center. Tonight, that film series continues with Frozen.
Note that this family-friendly event that includes children’s activities that start at 6pm. The movie will begin Saturday at sundown. (Rain date is Wednesday, July 22nd). No plans tonight? Head over to the Shops at Prudential Center and sing along.
It is surprising to me how few people in the neighborhood seem to be aware of Cinquecento’s patio bar which is made from a repurposed shipping container. The 12-seat bar complete with comfortable patio furniture is Sergio and my favorite place to grab a drink outside.
Boston Magazine had a great write-up about their bar in June; complete with far better photos than the one I asked Sergio to take on my iPhone (when will the iPhone come with a decent camera?) If you’ve not checked out the bar, I’d suggest giving it a try. It is the only outdoor bar that I know of in the neighborhood.
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Casey At The Bat is a comic strip follows the adventures of a young, gay man and his friends in life, love and sports! Casey At The Bat is the work of the very talented Bob Glasscock who resides in NYC.
You can read back issues and order Casey At The Bat volume 1 from his website, caseyatb.com.
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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com. To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.
Doesn’t this photo make you wonder what his eyes look like? I love photos that can evoke an emotion or reaction.
As Bear Week in Provincetown starts to wind down and non-Bears start to arrive on the Friday afternoon ferry, lets remember that Twinks and Bears can get along.
John Dingell was a congressman for 59 years before he retired earlier this year. Yesterday Dingell responded to Donald Trump on Twitter after the annoying Republican Presidential candidate accused Senator McCain of being a dummy. Trump’s Tweet was in response to Senator McCain’s comment that Donald has “fired up the crazies” on immigration. What a pity that it took Dingell to put Trump in his place. What does it say about the character of the other Republican Presidential Primary candidates?
Am I really suppose to believe Republican’s tough talk on foreign policy with Russia’s Putin, Syria’s Assad, and Iran’s Ayatollah, when they run scared from a loud mouthed bully like Trump?
Thanks to Brian Moynihan for the tip on Twittah.
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