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The Beer & Bacon Festival and Slowfest hit the South End in Boston
Today is the 2010 Boston Beer & Bacon Festival. The celebration is going on right now at the historic Power Station across the street from my home. The charity event, which will raise money for several neighborhood non-profits combines bacon themed dishes from area restaurants with local beers from New England’s best breweries. I can hear the music from the bands playing as I type this entry and if the food is as good as the music – I’m sure it was worth the price of entry. I snapped a few photos of people lining up earlier today, which you can check out below. 
Just a few blocks away on Tremont Street there is a similar event called Slowfest happening at the BCA. Slowfest is a two day festival celebrating session beers from over 30 breweries and food samplings from local New England producers. Sound similar? I think so too, but I suppose you could always check out the Beer& Bacon Festival today then work your way over to Slowfest tomorrow since it is a two day event. However, I believe both events have actually sold out. If you’ve attended either program or know someone who has – let me know what you thought of the event.
The Boston Conservatory
The city of Boston conjures different images for everyone, but eventually education and more specifically colleges and universities come to mind. I have no idea, but I would guess there is not another city with as many institutions of higher education. Even someone like me who has lived in or near Boston for most of my life can not keep track of all the schools that call Boston home.
Last week I was sipping drinks with friends at Rocca when I was chatted up by two guys sitting next to me (make that yet another example of myth busting Boston’s cold reputation). As it turns out these friendly guys work at The Boston Conservatory. Now I’m familiar with several of Boston’s higher education institutions that are dedicated to The Arts, but this was one I was not.
Both guys rolled their eyes when I admitted this and suggested I check out the school’s website which I did today. The school is located in the Fenway and has all sorts of interesting programs the public (THAT’s YOU) can attend at little or no cost. Ever the one to identify Free Stuff to do in town, I thought I’d give The Boston Conservatory a huge shout out. You can check out their event calendar here.
Rumor has it 33 Restaurant and Lounge a restaurant that served contemporary American cuisine is now closed. Curious if its sister restaurant Stix will remain open.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston, Boston Guy, Dining
Back @ the gym
I turn 40 in a matter of days, but I think I might be in better shape now than I was when I first entered my 30s. I started working out with my trainer, Stu, in February 2009 and this week I just re-signed for another 24 1-hour sessions. To paraphrase Brokeback Mountain, “I just can’t quit Stu.” Ha… I doubt he would appreciate the reference but that isn’t quite what I meant by it either. I’ve noticed that without the commitment of meeting him twice a week I rarely get to the gym and even on those rare weeks that I do go the work outs are never as intense.
Tonight we started with core exercises to help me work off my mid-section (what I would give to drop one more waist size). We then moved to Chest & Tricep followed by Back & Bicep exercises. The entire routine flowed so easily – not the actual lifting mind you – just the progression of work outs. When I’m on my own this is never the case and this is why I think Stu is worth every penny.
Today’s work out was particularly gratifying because without realizing it I set some personal records with weights which if left on my own – I would have never tried. Using the cable machine, I was able to curl 150lbs and earlier in the routine while working my chest I was able to lift two 75lb dumbells for presses. I have a feeling I’m going to be quite sore tomorrow. Perhaps not as sore as all the Boston marathon runners, but sore all the same. If you’re working out or struggling to work out – shoot me an e-mail or drop a comment. I do get inspiration from others and like to know I’m not the only one obsessing about this.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Fitness
My firm was hit by a computer virus this afternoon.
Oy…how does my IT dept. spell headache?
V-I-R-U-S
WWMD?
Did you watch Glee? Do you know what the acronym WWMD stands for? I do, now that I’ve seen this week’s show. I’m embarassed by how much I enjoy watching this show and this week really put me over the edge with an entire episode dedicated to Madonna songs.
It is tough to pick my favorite scene from this week’s show, but I think it would probably be when Kurt speaks to Sue Sylvester in her office w/ Mercedes after Mr. Schuester schooled Sue about her Florence Henderson-like hair cut in the hallway.
“Mercedes is black and I’m gay. We make culture.”
Favorite Madonna song from tonight’s show… well that’s just too hard to pick, but hearing “Gambler” over the intercom was certainly the biggest surprise. I love that song and never hear it. The song I most would have liked to have heard…. “Get into the Groove”.
Out Magazine features Boston n’hood: SoWa
Imagine my surprise when I was thumbing through the May 2010 issue of Out Magazine and on page 36 I see my neighborhood, SoWa featured. The title, “When in…SoWa: The new gay Boston thrives just south of the south end”. The brief article makes reference to the “red brick warehouses”, lofts and apartments that have transformed the derelict district into a hip home. 
Harrison Ave and Washington Street are referenced as are some of the restaurants in the n’hood, Stella, Rocca and Gaslight. Thanks to Raphael Kadushin and the editors at Out Magazine for the welcome surprise. I have to agree with them that this is the place to be.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston, Boston Guy, Gay, SOWA
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I spent much of Friday adding content to Wikipedia from a handful of recent studies my firm had published. I’d never done this before – usually I’m the one looking something up on Wiki. After a slow start trying to figure out how to accurately cite studies and make all the links work, it flowed pretty quickly. All told I was able to help increase content in an area of study in medicine / healthcare that is quite hot but had suprisingly little published. (Here’s a hint about the subject.) The mar/comm geek in me really thought the entire exercise was pretty cool. It’s another great way to build credibility, distribute findings from our reports and leverage new forms of media that were not previously available when I started my career in marketing. It makes me wonder why I don’t see more of our competitors doing this?
Wikipedia on Wikipedia
Wikipedia ( /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdi.ə/ or /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ WIK-i-PEE-dee-ə) is a free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia project supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Its name is a portmanteau from wiki (a technology for creating collaborative websites, from the Hawaiian word wiki, meaning “quick”) and encyclopedia (from ancient Greek meaning “the circle of arts and sciences”).
Marathon Weekend
Sadly, Boston is rainy and cold this weekend. The lousy weather is really a bummer because thousands of are descending upon Boston this weekend to either participate in the Boston Marathon (which is this Monday) or to cheer on the runners. Boston is a beautiful city to get out and enjoy in good weather – there is really only one hill in downtown (Beacon Hill) and the city is exceptionally pedestrian friendly, but none of that will be appreciated this year because of the cold temps and precipitation.
In lieu of seeing the streets of BackBay chalk full of pedestrians mingling with runners for Monday’s marathon, people will now be cramped in doors. I would like to wish Paul, Joe, Josh and of course Matty much luck on Monday. I’ll be watching the start of the marathon and the Red Sox game at a local pub (yet to be determined) before I work my way down to the Mass / Comm Ave intersection to cheer on all the runners.
About the Boston Marathon (courtesy of Wikipedia):
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s best-known road racing events. It is one of five World Marathon Majors.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston, Boston Guy, Sports
Friday, April 16th is The National Day of Silence. The purpose of this day is to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment, and I have decided to participate in my own way.
I will not post on my blog, answer personal e-mails or log on to twitter. I understand that many people might not understand the point of this day. However, to those who would read my blog and feel that way all I can say is that I identify with this issue on a very personal level. And if this is how this movement wants to draw attention to the problem then I want to show my support. If you are a blogger and would like to do the same follow the links in this entry to find out how you can show your support.
Want to learn more? Link here.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Gay
Swan boat rides begin on Saturday
Every city has their traditions and one of Boston’s is the Swan Boats which grace the Public Garden starting each spring. According to the Boston Globe article, the tradition was started by Robert Paget in 1877 and has been run by his family ever since. Romantics will be happy to read that 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.
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.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston, Boston Guy, The Boston Globe
Mac vs PC
Awhile ago I wrote an entry, Contemplating Switching Teams. At the time, I was terribly frustrated with my 6+ year old PC, that moves at the speed of molasses on a hot summer day in Boston. The allure of Apple and the feeling that “all my friends were doing it” made me seriously consider switching things up and purchasing a MacBook Pro. Ultimately, I decided that despite the appeal and the excellent designs, I would stick with a PC. I love Apple’s marketing and think that Steve Jobs is a genius, but I can buy two of my Dell laptops for the price of one MacBook Pro – maybe that was what ultimately sealed the deal. So for now, I’ll be operating firmly within the world of the PC.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy
J’aime Paris
Two weeks from tomorrow (Thursday) I leave for Paris. This will be my first visit to France in more than six years, and I’m really looking forward to spending a few days relaxing, site seeing and of course eating. Sergio purchased our tickets as a surprise gift so we could celebrate my 40th birthday in Paris. Unlike my previous visit when I stayed in Le Marais, I’ll be staying at the posh, Hotel Prince De Galles, which is in the ever so chic 8th district (arrondissement). I’m really looking forward to our stay at the Prince De Galles Hotel and will comment on the property on my profile on TripAdvisor as well as on my blog so check back for my photos and critique – esp. if you plan on visiting Paris in the near future.I know that many people have a perception of the French as a rude and arrogant group, and I’m certain that there are many who probably live up to the stereotype, but I’ve yet to meet one. On my trip to Paris in 2003, I found nearly everyone helpful and quite patient as I stuttered through my French. Despite the contradiction between the reputation and my personal experiences interacting with the French, I still find this video of Catherine Tate hilarious.
