How is it that this happened last May and I’m only now seeing this video? If America had similar talent, I might just watch our version of this program. Check out Dylan as he sings Tom Jones Sex Bomb. Does anyone in Australia know what ever became of this Sex Bomb?
Tonight I’ve been invited by a friend to attend the Alvin Ailey dance theater performance in Boston. Sadly, my friend confused her dates 😦 and Alvin Ailey is coming to Boston next week when she is in Vegas. Let’s see if I can nab some tickets to see this amazing dance troupe.
Ailey’s dance troupe comes to Boston each year to perform classics like Revelations and Sinner Man as well as newer dances all of which are beautifully choreographed and breathtaking to watch. Over the years I’ve enjoyed watching these performances and consider myself lucky to get such great tickets. If you’ve never been you can try to get tickets online here.
How Bostonians describe marathon runnahs
One of the most inspirational live sporting events to see in person
Each Monday I post #MenOfTwitter profiles of men who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. As always, suggestions for profiles to feature are welcome. If you’d like to follow me on twitter, you can find me @BosGuy. Below are this week’s #MenOfTwitter.
If so inclined, leave these guys a nice comment and start following.
sles78 – Simon is the second man in as many weeks from the U.K. who I’ve featured in my Men of Twitter postings. Could this be the start of a trend? Anyway, I digress. This handsome 30-something splits his down time between Manchester and Telford, but he travels all over England for work. Simon is very easy to chat with on Twitter and seems quite friendly so be sure to say hello to him in one of your next Tweets.
Parakoos – Otherwise known as Gustav Andersson is originally from Sweeden but now he calls the world his home as lives the life of a modern nomad. He maintains an intriguing blog that documents his travels (in case you’re wondering he’s currently in Buenos Aires). Perhaps Gustav will be visiting your home some time soon. Follow him on Twitter and read about his travels on his blog, The Modern Nomad.
Over marathon weekend last April I first wrote about two local DJs who were hosting fun dance nights in Cambridge on Sundays. The two DJs, James Cerne and Nathaniel Bluhm played a collection of mostly funky music and mixes from the 80s and 90s with an occasional nod to more contemporary hits.
No Cover or Attitude at Middlesex Lounge 10pm – 2am
At the start of this year James left Boston but Nathaniel has persevered and transformed FOXY which is now at the Middlesex Lounge at 315 Massachusetts Avenue. Are you one of the many who will have tomorrow, Patriot’s Day, off? Check out tonight’s party, which runs from 10pm – 2am in Central Square.
Not safe for work but hilarious and poignant.Enjoy and share.
Just found out that the video has been removed but you can watch it on the Funny or Die website here.
I’m sure you have probably seen this picture which was making the rounds on facebook but I thought it was an appropriate Sunday post.
Last month I decided to check out 5 Napkin Burger, which opened last year in the Back Bay, and was pleasantly surprised by both the food and service. This chain which started nine years ago in Manhattan is not your Mom & Dad’s idea of a burger joint. Designed to appeal to 20-somethings, inside is colorful and includes large booths (no doubt a necessity for people who dine here regularly). Burgers are a tad pricey but they are also extremely generous portions (all burgers are 10 oz) so bring your appetite. 
5 Napkin Burger offers a large and friendly bar and although there is nothing “healthy” on the menu, the appetizers are a good option if you would prefer a few bites and drink at the bar. BosGuy’s favorites were the Pork Taquitos and Onion Rings, which I might add go great with one of their many craft beer options. 
Although reservations on Friday and Saturday nights might be a good idea, walk in service is generally available. You can find 5 Napkin Burger at 105 Huntington Avenue at the Prudential Center. Burger lovers should check out 5 Napkin Burger.
Starting July 10, 2012 Other Press will be publishing The Absolutist, a novel by John Boyne. The book is worth putting on your summer reading list and a story I won’t soon forget.
The story opens in England in 1919 and revolves around Tristan Sadler a twenty-one year old who has seen more adversity and tragedy than anyone his age should know. His suffering (both physical and emotional) is touchingly told by Boyne who teases out a story about Tristan coming to terms with both who he is and the horrors he’s survived after serving on the front lines in The Great War.
The first pages of the book start with Tristan traveling to deliver personal letters to the sister of a fallen comrade who lives in Norwich. Really two stories unfold in this book; Tristan’s time in Norwich with Will Bancroft’s sister as well as his memories as a 17 year old kid enlisting, training and finally on the front lines in World War I.
The intensity of Tristan’s feelings for his comrade, Bancroft, become more apparent as the story unfolds, but Boyne does a great job of weaving Tristan’s emotions into a larger story which makes his suffering all the more human. I’m not normally a fan of war stories but Boyne’s easy to read writing style drew me in and made it difficult to put the book down, and I think you’ll feel the same. Readers will also appreciate how far the LGBT community has advanced over the past century.
Tonight I’m heading out of town to see The Full Monty at the Stoneham Theater. This is based on the 1997 surprise hit movie that tells the tale of six unemployed, disgruntled steel workers living in Sheffield England. I remember seeing the movie at the Kendall theater and loving it. Aside from the obvious nerves it must take to play one of the six men, it is always a risk to take a popular film and try to bring it to the stage. I remain hopefully optimistic and look forward to attending a performance at a theater I’ve never visited before.
Every city has their traditions and one of Boston’s is the Swan Boats which grace the Public Garden starting each spring.
This is an annual tradition spanning 135 years; started in 1877 by Robert Paget and still run by his family.
Romantics will be happy to read it was a love story which sparked the idea behind the swans. Apparently Mr. Paget was fond of “Lohengrin,” an opera in which a knight crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan to protect his love. I can recall being taken on these boats when I was a small child, and I will probably do the same with my nephews and nieces…like I said, its a tradition and Bostonians are big on traditions.
The photo is from Bill Greene of The Boston Globe. You can see all his pictures and read more about the Swan Boats by linking here.
Hope this bit of ManCandy can distract you til the weekend starts.
BosGuy 