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SoWa Open Market returns – Sunday, May 6th

Posted on April 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

BosGuySoWa Open Market returns for its 9th season starting next Sunday.  Each week the market will draw more than 60 local farmers and specialty food vendors, than 100+ local artists and designers as well as more than a dozen food trucks.  Next to the Open Market, the SoWa Vintage market will also be returning.

The market runs each Sunday, starting May 6th and ending in late October.  Hours of operation are from 10am – 4pm.

The market is located at 460 Harrison Avenue.  You can learn more about the SoWa open market by visiting their website at www.sowaopenmarket.com.

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Want to participate in a Flash Mob?

Posted on April 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

There will be a practice session this Sunday:
April 29 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm (Event date is May 6th)
At the big barn behind 530 Harrison Ave in the South End.

Click here for the facebook event and details

Here are the videos to learn the steps:

Here is a video you can practice with the music:

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Cheers: Urban Grape South End location approved

Posted on April 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Earlier this week I shared that the popular Chestnut Hill wine shop, The Urban Grape, was looking to open a second location in the South End in available space in the trendy, Bryant Residences at 303 Columbus Ave. Their petition was heard on Wednesday, April 25th.

You can read the scoop here.

On Thursday, April 26th, the city approved The Urban Grape’s request for a retail liquor license.  Their new store in the South End is expected to open after Labor Day and be open 7-days a week.

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Drunken Sailah

Posted on April 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

Boston GuyThanks Chris for being such a good sport and letting me snap a photo of your t-shirt.  Lets head down to NYC for Fleet Week with this shirt.

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Chris Evans LGBT ally

Posted on April 27, 2012 | 3 comments

Actor Chris Evans whose brother, Scott Evans, is gay and who he accidentally outed in an interview recently said the following about same sex marriage.

“Are you kidding me? It’s insane that civil rights are being denied people in this day and age.  It’s embarrassing, and it’s heartbreaking.  It goes without saying that I”m completely in support of gay marriage. In 10 years we’ll be ashamed that this was an issue.”

While I don’t speak for the LGBT community, I think I speak for many when I say, “Thank You”. I agree that those who oppose same sex marriage are on the wrong side of history and should be ashamed (cough, cough) Mitt Romney… or should I have typed nearly every elected official of the Republican Party.

Is it any wonder at times I feel like a leper in my own country?

In case you are wondering, your votes matter – register today.

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Furry Friday

Posted on April 27, 2012 | 5 comments

Boston GuyI have no idea who this handsome guy is but I love everything about him and thought he was definitely worthy of a “Furry Friday” post.

I’m a bit frustrated by the lack of potential Furry Friday men of color. Try as I might, I could not find a single photo of a black or African American man. Why is that? If you have any potential candidates forward them to me at BosGuymail — AT — gmail — dot — com.

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on April 27, 2012 | 2 comments

Boston GuyEach Friday I post a new riddle.  Some of these are more difficult than  others, but I find all of them entertaining and hope you do too. I will admit that this week I couldn’t figure out the answer and I’m curious which of you may be clever enough to correctly guess.

I will post or affirm correct responses in the comments section in the afternoon.

I can run but not walk.

Wherever I go, thought follows close behind.

What am I?

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Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg

Posted on April 26, 2012 | 1 comment

Lake ChargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamauggMost towns in New England are named after places in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. However, many of the lakes have Native American names.  For example, my parents have a home on Lake Winnipesaukee. However, difficult that may be to spell it pales in comparison to the 45-letter lake which I’ll refer to as Lake Webster since its in Webster, MA.

Curious how to say this incredibly long name?  Well I just so happened to stumble upon a song all about the lake. The song first mentions Lake Chargoggagoggmanchuaggagogg (I hope I spelled that correctly) around the 40 second mark. The whole video makes me think of the talent show at Kellerman’s resort in Dirty Dancing.

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Book review: The Last Dickens

Posted on April 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

A few weeks ago I wrote a book review of Pearl’s first novel, The Dante Club.  I was so taken with the story that I picked up a copy of his latest mystery, The Last Dickens.

This historical fiction mystery takes place in 1870 and spans three nations: the colony of India, England and The United States.  While the novel revolves around the Boston publisher, James Osgood, who travels to Charles Dickens home in Kent after learning of the authors untimely death, there are two related back stories that Pearl does a fantastic job weaving into the book. The first is about Charles Dickens much celebrated second visit to America in 1867 and the other is about the Opium trade then regulated by England in their colony of India.

While I preferred The Dante Club, this was still worth the read for those who enjoy this genre of literature. There is plenty of drama and plot twists to keep you glued to the book.

You can read more about the book and the local author, Matthew Pearl, who lives in Cambridge, MA on his website, www.matthewpearl.com.

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Carrie Manolakos cover of “Creep”

Posted on April 26, 2012 | 1 comment

BosGuyDo you love Radiohead’s song “Creep”? I do.  The song was released when I was in college back in the early 90s and it perfectly described how I felt about myself at the time; a combination of self loathing and hatred mixed with confusion and despair.  Sound overly dramatic? What else would you expect from a closeted gay man who’d never been comfortable with his sexuality and seriously thought aside from those mentally ill – was the only person who harbored such thoughts.

I’ve come a long way and for that matter so have we all, but I still love the song and loved Carrie’s version which was recorded in Greenwich Village this April.  This song will be on Carrie’s debut album “Echo”.

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News anchor fail compilation

Posted on April 25, 2012 | 1 comment

Perhaps you have seen this compilation of news goofs. If not, the two minute clip is sure to appeal to the juvenile and give you a chuckle.

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Provincetown Ferry Groupon Deal

Posted on April 25, 2012 | 2 comments

BosGuyBoston Harbor Cruises (BHC), one of the local companies to provide high speed ferry service between Boston and Provincetown,  currently has their annual Groupon sale where you can purchase up to 3 round trip tickets for the price of a one-way trip.

BHC’s ship, the Salacia, is the largest and fastest of all the high speed ferries that you can take from Boston to Provincetown in just 90-minutes.  Round trip fares aboard the Salacia in 2012 will cost $83 but with the Groupon purchase you can get round trip fares for $49.

As with all deals, there are restrictions and it is only available for a limited time.  If you are coming to Provincetown this summer and plan on using the ferry service, this is definitely worth checking out.

Boston Harbor Cruise Ptown Ferry Groupon

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Ooooh Girl…

Posted on April 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

BostonGuyI feel as if there should be a hand making a “snap” gesture after the name of this salon.  What do you think?

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Paris versus New York

Posted on April 25, 2012 | 1 comment

Last weekend when I was over at Frenchie and the Yankee house dinner party I happened to notice this book.  Graphic designer, Vharam Muratyan, playfully pits Paris and New York in a visual homage in page after page of images that offers a bit of whimsy and humor.

I loved this particular comparison. Boston GuyLike? You may buy Paris versus New York on Amazon, here.

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Dining Out for Life: April 26th

Posted on April 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

Make your reservations today and plan to dine out on Thursday, April 26th to help fight AIDS here in Boston or in your community.

Since 1990, Dining Out for Life has offered an easy and delicious way to raise money to fund critically-needed services for people with HIV/AIDS, and next Thursday participating restaurants around the country will donate a portion of all sales to local AIDS service organizations. Here in Boston, participating restaurants will donate 25% of sales of meals to AIDS Action Committee.

So spread the word by “Liking” Dining Out For Life on Facebook at Facebook.com/Dine4LifeBos, or follow @Dine4LifeBos on Twitter and use the hashtag #DOFL.  Here is a list of Boston area restaurants that are participating – Boston Dining Out For Life.

Make your reservations Today!

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