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Boston Pops fireworks spectacular
Boston is a ghost town – that is unless you are in the Back Bay and Beacon Hill in which case it seems like the city is bursting at the seams as final preparations are made for the annual Boston Pops fireworks spectacular. Earlier today Sergio and I visited the Hatch Shell and walked the Esplanade, and I was impressed by the incredible security and how efficient everything was operating.
If you want to see the fireworks but not go to the Esplanade, take the Red Line to Kendall Square and walk back to the Charles River. You will be able to listen to the music, while watching the fireworks explode over Back Bay’s skyline.
7:00 PM WBZ NewsRadio 1030 AM broadcast begins
8:00 PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV
8:00 PM 99.5 WCRB Classical Radio Boston broadcast begins
8:30 PM Concert begins
10:30 PM Fireworks begins
11:00 PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends
More details about tonight’s celebration can be found here, july4th.org.
Whitney Houston: Star Spangled Banner
Since it is July 4th I thought I’d share the 1991 version of our national anthem from Whitney Houston. I hope you are having a great 4th of July if you celebrate the holiday.
Saturday morning comic: Casey At The Bat
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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.
Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy
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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.
Bonus fur
Enjoy this week’s bonus fur; yet another post objectifying the male form.
Have a great 4th of July
Many companies in the US are closing early for our Independence holiday that is officially on July 4th. For a second year in a row we are staying in Boston (no Ptown).
Sergio’s nephew will arrive later this evening to visit us before he flies back to Brazil. His visit may mean that we need to head toward all that craziness over by the Hatch Shell but I’m hoping we can camp out at a BBQ.
If you celebrate the holiday – enjoy the time away from work and weekend.
Furry Friday
It is an Independence Day themed Furry Friday. Have a good one.
Restaurant review: Carbone in Hell’s Kitchen
Carbone is a tiny unpretentious Italian restaurant located on a relatively quiet (is anyplace quiet in NYC) street in Hell’s Kitchen. This restaurant should not be confused with the swanky restaurant by the same name in Greenwich Village.
Carbone came to my attention while I was searching for places nearby and the 3.7 rating on Zomato seemed to make this a solid choice. Upon entering I was greeted by the owner who only goes by Alessandro and a friendly host who ushered me out to their tiny private back patio. Unfortunately dodgy weather brought me back inside to avoid rain, but the cozy vibe of the place made for a great first impression. This space is probably only 12′ at its widest point and the exposed brick wall gives the impression of a back alley (think Lady and the Tramp).
Roallatine Di Melenzane $13
I ordered a glass of the Montepulicano, which was suggested by the waiter and proved to be much to my liking, followed by the Rollatine Di Melenzane. The eggplant rolls came with the mozzarella cheese still melting on to the plate. This proved to be my favorite part of the meal. The thinly sliced eggplant were overstuffed with ricotta cheese and the tomato sauce was sweet and delicious. I used the bread to get most of the excess sauce and ricotta that oozed out when I cut the pieces to eat.
Pizza Italiano $16
With approximately one quarter of Carbone’s dinner menu dedicated to pizza, I opted to skip the main dishes and pastas and order the Pizza Italiano which is topped with cheese, arugula, fresh tomatoes and prosciutto. When served the cheese and prosciutto smelled wonderful but ultimately it disappointed because I thought the crust lacked flavor. Based on the rollatine and the many positive reviews of this restaurant I wonder if I made a mistake and should have ordered a pasta. One thing I do know is that Tavola, which is located around the corner is the better choice for pizza. However, the cozy vibe and very reasonable price point makes this a place worth considering; just be sure to stick to the pastas.
Carbone’s is located at 331 W. 38th Street between 8th & 9th Ave.
Miss Richfield 1981 in Ogunquit this weekend
In her all new show, Miss Richfield 1981 lowers the “Cone of Silence!” and discusses everything we have been taught not to talk about, incorporating hilarious videos, twisted sing-a-longs, and a healthy heap of audience interaction.
Miss Richfield 1981 at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Sunday, July 5th at 7PM and again at 9PM
Tickets are $25.00
For more details and to purchase tickets visit the Facebbook page here.
GLAD’s summer party in Ptown is July 25th
GLAD’S 34th Annual Summer Party
The Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders is a local non profit that has been helping the LGBT community here and around the country since it was first formed in 1978. In recent years GLAD’s Civil Rights Project Director, Mary Bonauto, has received much attention as a Marriage Equality advocate with significant rulings in cases like Goodridge v. Department of Public Health which made Massachusetts the first state in which same-sex couples could marry in 2004 and more recently arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court in the Obergefell v. Hodges case on April 28, 2015. A that case will determine if state bans against same-sex marriage are constitutional and considered one of the most important civil rights cases to come before the U.S. Supreme Court in modern history.
Show your support for the work GLAD is doing on behalf of marriage equality and other important civil liberties by joining them at their 34th Annual Summer Party.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
IndepenDance on Fire Island – July 4th, 2015
The Pynes Tea Party returns with IndepenDance on Fire Island on Saturday, July 4th from 5-10 p.m. at 236 Bay Walk, Fire Island Pines, NY. This long running dance benefit on Fire Island Pines will take over 236 Bay Walk.
IndepenDance on Fire Island
Saturday, July 4th
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Fire Island Pines
All proceeds from the event this weekend will benefit the Pines Care Center, and The Trevor Project. Below is a video from Fire Island’s InderpenDance 2011 party with Tracy Young. If you happen to be out on Fire Island this weekend have fun.
Ptown gallery walk
Photo by: Keith Krisa at the AMP Gallery at 148 Commercial Street
While tens of thousands have descended upon Provincetown for Independence Week parties and celebrations, a weekly tradition worth checking out (if only to take a break from all the revelries) is the Ptown Friday Gallery Walk.
While many think of the East End when they think of Provincetown’s art galleries, don’t overlook West End galleries like the AMP Gallery at 148 Commercial St. where Keith Krisa’s exhibit opened and will run through Wednesday, July 8th.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Ptown offers a little bit of something for everyone. While visiting try something you may not normally do. You might be surprised by how much you enjoy perusing Provincetown’s art galleries.
Posted in Art & Film, Free Stuff, Provincetown
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Photography, Provincetown
Free Fun Fridays
Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, Free fun Fridays has returned to Boston this summer. The following venues will be open and free to the public:
BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM in Boston
HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS in Sandwich
FALMOUTH MUSEUMS ON THE GREEN in Falmouth
BERKSHIRE MUSEUM in Pittsfield
AMELIA PARK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM in Westfield
NAUMKEAG, TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS in Stockbridge
OLD MANSE, TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS in Concord
Much thanks Highland Street Foundation.
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