Moksa in Central Square is celebrating that their patio is back open by hosting a patio party from 5 – 8 PM tonight. They are offering an all you can eat sushi menu for $15. I’ve never been to Moksa. Has anyone tried their all you can eat sushi parties before? I’m curious to hear more about this regularly occurring promotion.
Six years ago Opus Affair was started by Graham Wright to bring together artists, friend of artists and those who are passionate about art and culture. Since that time, Opus Affair has grown significantly and regularly hosts all sorts of interesting programs and events; they even recently opened a chapter in Miami.
To commemorate their 6th birthday, tomorrow – Monday, May 19th, Opus Affair will gather at The Hawthorne in Kenmore Square to mix, mingle, enjoy a cocktail or two and raise some money for three local arts charities through their innovative, charitable drinking game (a.k.a. “Punch Bowl Fund”) that you can read more about here.
The details: Hawthorne at 500 Comm. Ave from 6-9PM
No plans after work on Monday? Check out this friendly group. More information here.
My niece, Abby, turned 5 last Friday and on Sunday my sister arranged for the family birthday party at their house. Abby’s only request for her birthday party was that everyone dress “fancy”.
I had to laugh when I heard the request and thought this was a request Sergio and I could manage easily enough. So earlier this morning we woke up, pulled out our tuxedos and drove up to New Hampshire to celebrate Abby’s milestone birthday.
As you can see Abby was dressed quite fancy. I have also included a photo Sergio snapped before we walked in to celebrate Abby’s birthday.
Earlier this month James Peron wrote a great article in the Huffington Post entitled Courtesy is not political correctness.
In the article Peron points out that what many are griping about has less to do with censorship than it does with manners; which ironically, is something many who complain about political correctness bemoan the lack of in society. Peron’s article focuses on John Stossel from Fox News who recently ranted that a Duke University public awareness campaign to encourage people from refraining from using language like “that’s so gay” is an attack on free speech.
I think Peron put it best in his article when he wrote, “Being aware that certain terms are insulting was once called manners or etiquette, now the Right labels it “political correctness.” Encouraging people to avoid using terms such as “bitch,” “fag,” or “no homo” is not soliciting censorship.“
I recognize that we have all had instances where our words were twisted by someone who takes offense by our ‘lack of sensitivity’, but those situations aside, asking for communities to strive to be more civil and understanding seems like something we should all work towards.
You may have missed this hilarious YouTube video, “Gay Scientists Isolate Christian Gene” from May 2007, but I loved it when I first saw it and I bet you will love it too.
Have a great Saturday night.
Many may not know that American author and poet, Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston in the early 19th Century. Poe ranks as one of my favorite authors. I love his fictional character C. Auguste Dupin who was in The Murders of the Rue Morgue – considered the first detective fiction story written.
To recognize Poe, the city of Boston will install this beautiful statue from sculptor Stefanie Rocknak on October 5. The statue will stand in Poe Square at the intersection of Boylston Street and Charles Street South.
Ten years ago today Massachusetts joined Belgium, The Netherlands and some provinces in Canada, recognizing the rights of gays and lesbians to marry their partner.
As you might expect, at the time most of America was outraged and conservatives used coded language to hide behind their homophobic opinions. What a difference a decade has made.
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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.
This can be such a fun ride. God knows I’ve taken it before. Word of advice – enjoy – but beware of unexpected drama and certain delays.
Tomorrow many couples here in Massachusetts will be celebrating their 10 Year anniversary because it was 10 years ago tomorrow, May 17th that Massachusetts recognized the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry. Happy anniversary tenth anniversary to you.
As my friend and fellow blogger David over at WGB would say, “just because”… this guy is so distracting.
Elizabeth Erardi in the SpeakEasy Stage production of CARRIE THE MUSICAL.
Photo by Craig Bailey / Perspective Photo.
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to see CARRIE the musical by SpeakEasy Stage Company. I’ll admit that I didn’t know quite what to expect of a classic Stephen King novel that had been adapted into musical theater, but the cast made me a believer, and I think you’d enjoy this show as well.
Paul Melone does a fantastic job directing this New England premiere and it is definitely a worthy consideration for a date night or fun night out with friends. The cast does an impressive job and includes a number of good voices.
Do you have tickets to the show which runs through Saturday, June 7th? If not, you can purchase them here.
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