Fortunately, I’m looking at a very short work week and will be heading to Cape Cod on Wednesday to celebrate Carnival in Provincetown.
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South End restaurant news: Francesca’s Cafe to close
Francesca’s Cafe is closing, after serving the South End for nearly 20 years from their cozy home on the corner of Union Park and Tremont Street. Earlier this afternoon I spoke to the staff and they confirmed Francesca’s closing. There is no word if the owner plans to reopen in another location.
In March I reported rumors about a pending close in my post Francesca’s Cafe South End. I speculated Francesca’s days may be numbered after South End resident, Fredmond Kiley IV, quietly purchased the building in what was rumored to be a cash deal.
Time will tell if this is the final chapter for Francesca’s or if the owners will look for another space to reopen. I’d love to suggest they look at the 7-Eleven space that will be closing at 1306 Washington Street in SoWa later this year. Time will also tell what the landlord will do with this prime real estate – rumor has it he’d like a high end restaurant or cafe.
Fireworks over Boston harbor August 31st
If you are not one of the tens of thousands moving out of your apartment on August 31st, you may want to head down to Boston’s waterfront. Earlier this week Mayor Menino announced the return of summertime public fireworks on the waterfront.
Saturday, August 31st at 9:00 pm
The fireworks will be a highlight of the city-sponsored Boston Arts Festival which runs from Saturday, August 31 to Sunday, September 1 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Christopher Columbus Park.
Scruffy Sunday
My first thought when I saw this photograph was, nice manicure. There must be something wrong with me.
Saturday night scrubbing
Be sure to scrub all your bits before heading out tonight so you’ll be nice and clean. There will be plenty of time for you to get dirty later.
Christina Bianco does diva impressions of Total Eclipse of the Heart
Earlier this summer Christina Bianco sang Bonnie Tyler’s 1980s hit ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart‘ at 54 Below – a Midtown cabaret bar in NYC. Unlike past covers you may have heard, Christina sings the Bonnie Tyler hit as nearly 20 different divas. Check it out. She impersonates some divas better than others but I have to give her props.
Saturday morning yoga
Earlier this week this video of this Italian guy and his chihuahua doing yoga was making the rounds.
Feel free to roll out your yoga mats and join this handsome Italian and his pooch. I love it when they do downward dog together.
Have an awesome weekend
I’ll be up in Wolfboro, NH with the family this weekend having my version of “an awesome weekend” and I wanted to wish you the same.
Five Horses Tavern grand opening today
After hosting friends and family night earlier this week, Five Horses Tavern on Columbus Avenue will have their grand opening tonight. as tonight). If you live in the area, walk over this weekend to check out the newest restaurant to open in the neighborhood.
Five Horses Tavern is located at 535 Columbus Avenue in the South End. Eater Boston earlier this week published a write up about Five Horses Tavern here.
Fun free Fridays continue
Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, Free fun Friday’s program returned to Boston. The program which started in late June makes six museums and cultural venues free each Friday.
Tomorrow, August 16th, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston will be free. To see the full list of museums and cultural institutions that are also free link here.
Thank you Highland Street Foundation.
Boyfriends at the Milky Way on Friday
Tomorrow night head out to JP for Boyfriends – a new gay dance night held at the Milky Way on the 3rd Friday of each month.
VJ Sean Johnson and resident DJ Brent Covington will provide you with a sensory overload. Boyfriends isn’t just for those who live in JP, Rozzie and Hyde Park – check it out.
EVENT DETAILS
10pm – 1am
$5.00 Cover
Free Parking
Directions to the Milky Way can be found on their website: www.MilkyWayJP.com
In the news
Not sure what it says about me and my sense of humor that I nearly cried when I read this.
Ross Matthews: Hello Ross
I’ve enjoyed watching comedian, Ross Mathews, since he first appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2001 as “Ross the Intern”. Since then he has appeared on a variety of television shows, but is most regularly seen on the funny Chelsea Lately show on E TV.
Starting next month Ross Matthews will have his self-titled show, Hello Ross, also on E TV. The show will feature Ross talking about – what else? – but pop culture. As I said, I’m a fan of this funny guy and if you are too then you may want to check out Metro Source magazine interview of Ross which you can read here.
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