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+ Visit Historic Fenway Park And Cheer On The Red Sox!

"America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is uniquely nestled in the city of Boston. Fenway Park is a place where dreams are made, traditions are celebrated and baseball is forever. See the home of Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk and Rice. Visit Pesky's Pole and sit atop the world famous Green Monster which stands 37 feet 2 inches high overlooking leftfield. Our experienced tour guides will provide a thrilling, one hour, walking tour of Fenway Park. We welcome all fans to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox and the pulse of Red Sox Nation. Starting April 1, 2013: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or three hours prior to game time (last tour departing at 5 p.m. or three hours prior to game time) Tours are available year-round and depart at the top of the hour. Click here for more information.

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+ Find The Cutting Edge At The MIT Museum!

The MIT Museum invites you to explore invention, ideas, and innovation. Through interactive exhibitions, public programs, experimental projects and its renown collections, the MIT Museum showcases the fascinating world of MIT, and inspires people of all ages about the possibilities and opportunities offered by science and technology.

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+ Follow In The Footsteps Of History On The Boston Black Heritage Trail

The Black Heritage Trail is a walking tour that explores the history of Boston's 19th century African American community.

Guided walking tours are offered by the National Park Service daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and other times by special request. A self-guided walking tour map and guide is also available. For more information on the tour, please contact the museum at afroammuseum.org The first Africans arrived in Boston in February of 1638, eight years after the city was founded. They were brought as slaves, purchased in Providence Isle, a Puritan colony off the coast of Central America. By 1705, there were over 400 slaves in Boston and the beginnings of a free black community in the North End. The American Revolution was a turning point in the status of Africans in Massachusetts. At the end of the conflict, there were more free black people than slaves. When the first federal census was enumerated in 1790, Massachusetts was the only state in the Union to record no slaves. The all-free black community in Boston was concerned with finding decent housing, establishing independent supportive institutions, educating their children, and ending slavery in the rest of the nation. All of these concerns were played out in this Beacon Hill neighborhood.

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+ Visit the JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Visit us in our striking I.M Pei building on Boston’s waterfront. Located on Columbia Point, the Library and Museum is set on a ten acre park landscaped with pine trees, shrubs and wild roses reminiscent of the landscape of Cape Cod familiar to President Kennedy. Experience our Museum through our three theaters, period settings, and 25 dramatic multimedia exhibits, and enter the recreated world of the Kennedy Presidency for a “first-hand” experience of John F. Kennedy’s life, legacy, and leadership. Click here for more information.

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+ Tired of seeing GOOD art? Then check out BAD art!

The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA) is a community-based, private institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms and in all its glory. MOBA was founded in the fall of 1993 and presented its first show in March 1994. The response was overwhelming. Since then, MOBA's collection and ambitions have grown exponentially. Initially, MOBA was housed in the basement of a private home in Boston. This meager exhibition space limited the museum to being a regional cultural resource for the New England area. Click here for more information.

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+ Sam Adams Brewery offers tours

Sam Adams Brewery offers tours on:

Tuesday-Thursday 10am-3pm

Fridays 10am-5:30pm

Saturdays 10-3pm

**Tours not available on certain holidays, check in advance.**

Tours depart about every 45 minutes, and last about an hour. This includes 21oz of beer to taste if you are of proper age, remember to bring your ID. The tour is free but a $2 donation to local Boston charities is encouraged.

If you're riding on the T, take the orange line to the Stony Brook stop, take a left and follow the brewery signs.

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+ The Love Festival 2010

Saturday, Aug 7, 4:00 p.m. at Phil Long Expo Center, Colorado Springs HEART1

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+ 1. Sarah Borges and Broken Singles – August 10

A delightful meld of the high-lonesome vibe of classic country with the hardscrabble attitude of old-school alt-rock. For further information visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts or call (617) 635-3911

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+ 2. Complete works of William Shakespeare August 24

A bawdy parody of the plays written by William Shakespeare with all of them being performed (in shortened form) during the show by only three actors. For further information visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts or call (617) 635-3911

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+ 3. Plymouth Waterfront Festival – August 28

This annual event draws crowds to the city's picturesque waterfront where they join in the fun of craft shows, live entertainment, plenty of food vendors, carnival rides and children's activities. A cruise-in also brings out car buffs and those interested in the classic and custom rides.

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+ 1. Summer Nights at the ICA July 8-29

This summer, instead of going out to a club, Bostonians in the know head over to the coolest museum in Boston: the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). Heralded by the New York Times as one of the summer hotspots in Boston, every Thursday (and sometimes Wednesday) night there will be live music and performances. In the ICA’s beautiful waterfront location- with floor to ceiling glass windows adding to the gorgeous ambiance- hear catchy Latin pop and folk music from Tais Alvarenga, old-school urban blues from the Pinchback Blues, and ancient Greece’s Sappho’s poetry meets interpretative dance at the Co Lab: Anne Carson and Rashaun Mitchell. Most performances are free, so Summer Nights at the ICA is a great way to cap off a beautiful summer night.

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+ 2. Summer Series at the Ritzy Boston Harbor Hotel July 1-31

No one puts on seasonal festivals like the

landmark Boston Harbor Hotel. Nearly every single night in the summer offers a different performance and theme for travelers and Bostonians alike to enjoy. On Tuesday nights enjoy the Summer Soul, where various R&B bands and artists sing classics from Marvin Gay to Gladys Knight live under the stars. On Wednesday it’s Timeless Tunes, featuring classic music entertainment from the 60’s all the way to the 90’s. On Thursday it’s Blue Barge, where you guessed it, local and national blues artists sing their souls out on stage. And on Friday, it’s Movies by Moonlight, where guests can enjoy movies from classics like The Maltese Falcon, All About Eve, to Raiders of the Lost Ark, while enjoying the award-winning cuisine from BHH’s Chef Daniel Bruce.

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+ 3. Berklee Summer Concert Series Takes Over Boston July 1-31

Berklee is one of the most prestigious music schools in the country, with famous alumni like John Mayer. This summer, at basically every major juncture in Boston there is a Berklee musician scheduled to perform. From downtown’s Prudential Center to Cambridge’s Kendall Square to the ICA and even Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, you can hear up-and-coming artists and bands performing everything from Latin to blues to jazz to acoustic guitar. Most performances are free, so make sure to look at the website for times and locations.

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+ 1. Summer Series at the Ritzy Boston Harbor Hotel June 17-30

No one puts on seasonal events like the landmark Boston Harbor Hotel. Nearly every single night in the summer offers a different performance and theme for travelers and Bostonians alike to enjoy. On Tuesday nights enjoy the Summer Soul, where various R&B bands and artists sing classics from Marvin Gaye to Gladys Knight live under the stars. On Wednesday it’s Timeless Tunes, featuring classic music entertainment from the 60’s all the way to the 90’s. On Thursday it’s Blue Barge, where you guessed it, local and national blues artists sing their souls out on stage. And on Friday, it’s Movies by Moonlight, where guests can enjoy movies from classics from The Maltese Falcon, All About Eve to Raiders of the Lost Ark, while enjoying the award-winning cuisine from BHH’s Chef Daniel Bruce.

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+ 2. Thousands Come out for Cambridge River Fest June 5

Every year the Cambridge River Festival attracts nearly 200,000 people to the quaint area just outside of Boston. Now in its 31^st year, the Cambridge River Festival features jazz, folk, Latin and world music performances as well as dancers, art demonstrations and family art-making activities. All this music and fun can work up an appetite, and to feed the thousands that came down, there are over 100 specialty food purveyors. Best of all, this event is free and is on whether it’s raining or shining.

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+ 3. Dragons Down the Charles River June 12-13

It’s a 2300 year Asian tradition, but in Boston the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival takes on a life of its own. The nation’s longest running Dragon Boat Festival features killer races down the Charles River, but for those who are along for the ride, so to speak, there’s plenty to do onshore. In Cambridge there are arts and crafts demonstrations and tons of tasty Asian food. And anyone can come by and join in on the weekend of fun, because it’s free admission to this festival. For those looking for an extra special experience, buy a ticket with a group of friends for the 2010 Festival Banquet at the Heila Moon Restaurant and get into the spirit before the day of the big race.

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+ 1. Faneuil Hall Street Performers Festival May 29-31

Sure, there’s a street festival nearly everyday at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, featuring world class jugglers and entertainment. But once a year Faneuil Hall holds a special free, three-day festival celebrating the street performers who perform there daily- and this year they’re pulling out all the stops for the Faneuil Hall Marketplace Street Performer’s 25^th Annual Festival. This year will feature Inca Son, world-renowned performers who will share the sights, sounds and culture of Peru and Latin America, with the audience as they headline three-dozen musical and variety acts. The festival will also feature Wacky Chad; Jungle Jim's Wild Balloon Show; Colin the Quirky juggling bagpiper comic; and the USA Breakdancers. During the festival the Faneuil Hall Marketplace will be open for business as usual, with all shops, restaurants and venues remaining open.

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+ 2. Taste of the North End at the Aquarium May 14

This year’s 16th annual Taste of the North End Celebration will take place in the New England Aquarium. Experience cuisine as diverse and exquisite as the wildlife you are observing. While snacking on delicious food from over 25 local restaurants, you can also explore the coral reefs of Australia and the Bahama Islands, meet harbor seals, African penguins, and observe one of the most spectacular collections of jellyfish in America. Not only is this killing two birds with one stone- checking off a must-see on the Boston attraction list as well as sampling incredible dishes- this year’s proceeds will support the programs and services offered by the North End Community Health Center.

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+ 3. Cambridge Science Festival May 1-2

The Cambridge Science Festival, a nine day event, is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and math. The festival kicks off on April 24th at the Cambridge Public Library, with a free Science Carnival, where attendees can make blue slime, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first laser, make ice cream with liquid nitrogen, and many more fascinating exhibits, all of which explore the different aspects of science in a fun and exciting way. After that the festival continues for the next week with events tailored specifically towards kids, teens and adults that culminates with the Let’s Rock the World Treasure Hunt, an all day geology-based treasure hunt. Participants must find the way using clues hidden throughout Cambridge, each of which leads to the next. Its free to enter and prizes will be awarded to the select few who find all ten clues.

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+ 1. The Prestigious 114th Boston Marathon April 19

The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon and part of the World Marathon Majors. A maximum field size of 25,000 participants begin in the rural town of Hopkinton and run the legendary course through eight cities and towns before finishing in Boston’s Back Bay area. The 2010 edition will mark John Hancock Financial's 25th year as principal sponsor. Truly a competition amongst the elite of marathon runners, to qualify for entrance all men under 35 years of age must prove they have finished a race in under 3 hours and 10 minutes. Wow!

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+ 2. Charles River Canoe & Kayak Race April 25

The Charles River Watershed Association celebrates 28 years of canoe & kayak races on the Charles River at the ‘Run of the Charles’ on Sunday, April 25. Professional, amateur and recreational canoe and kayak races include international, national and local racers. New England's largest canoe and kayak race includes 6, 9, and 19-mile races, a 24-mile, five-leg canoe relay race, and a 26-mile professional marathon. The Charles River is one of the most spectacular places in Boston and adding a competition just makes it sure to be fun for all participants, volunteers, and spectators.

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+ 3. 12th Annual Boston College Arts Festival April 29

Every year, the Boston College Arts Festival brings the community together to celebrate the arts. This annual spring event, now in its 12^th year, showcases over 1,000 student and faculty artists in the performing, visual, and literary arts. Join the over 16,000 art enthusiasts expected to attend the festival and participate in art demonstrations, enjoy music, dance and theater performances, browse through art exhibitions, listen to literary readings and view films. A staple of the festival every year, this year’s children’s activities include interactive arts and crafts, a story hour, and an instrument petting zoo with the Boston College band.

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+ 4. Tattoo Artist Dr. Lakra’s ICA Exhibit Begins April 14-30

Discover the playful and provocative works of the artist Jerónimo López Ramírez, also known as Dr. Lakra, who is a renowned tattoo artist that lives and works in Oaxaca, Mexico. Under his pseudonym, loosely translating as “Dr. Delinquent,” he draws over vintage printed materials and found objects rather than skin, manipulating images of pin-up girls, 1940s Mexican businessmen, luchadores, and Japanese sumo wrestlers.

Referencing diverse body art traditions from Chicano, Maori, Thai, and Philippine cultures, Dr. Lakra layers spiders, skulls, crosses, serpents, and devils over these existing images. Playful, naughty, and often intentionally vulgar, his work challenges social norms by blurring cultural identities. This exhibit at the ICA is Dr. Lakra’s first solo exhibition in the U.S., and he will present works from a variety of series as well as a newly commissioned mural.

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+ 5. Premier Arts & Crafts at CraftBoston April 9-11

CraftBoston is New England’s premier exhibition and sale of contemporary art, craft and design. This year’s show will feature 200 of the most outstanding artists of our time, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces. Additionally, CraftBoston features work by emerging artists from leading schools and universities, an artist mentor program, an educational lecture series, and informational booths promoting non-profit craft organizations.

Or you could be a VIP and shop CraftBoston before we open to the public. Follow the yellow brick road to a celebration with delightful cocktails, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, and a field of creative CraftBoston artists featuring the newest and finest in contemporary craft. Glide through the show to the sounds of jazz with a cocktail in hand and bring home some fine craft.

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+ 1. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Boston Style March 14

It’s hard to find a city richer in Irish heritage than Boston, which is why it’s a great place to spend St. Patrick’s Day. To kick it off join the estimated 600,000 people expected to turn out for this year's 109th St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 14. This three-hour celebration will feature floats, dozens of local marching bands, and pipe bands from Ireland and across the United States. The groups will assemble at the Broadway MBTA station and then march their way through the city finishing in Andrew Square.

A little insider tip, the best place for viewing the parade is to head out early and stake out some nice turf along Broadway.

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+ 2. Oscar Night at Lucca Back Bay March 7

This March, Oscar fever will sweep the nation. After the biggest box office year in the history of U.S. cinema, this year’s ceremony is sure to go down in history as one of the most memorable. So the only question is: where are you going to watch it? Why not watch the ceremony in style.

On Sunday, March 7, Lucca Back Bay is hosting a party to celebrate the hottest night in Hollywood. Executive chef Anthony Mazzotta will prepare a regional Italian menu specific to the changing seasons. Watch Hollywood’s brightest stars walk down the red carpet from Lucca’s lounge; separated from the main dining room the lounge features a substantial bar filled with a varied selections of scotches, bourbons and the finest Italian wines. It’s a night that promises to be filled with fun, friends, and plenty of little golden men named Oscar.

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+ 3. St. Patty’s Day Not Complete Without Whiskey Tasting March 17

Once the green beer filled parade festivities are over, it would be nice to spend your St. Patrick’s Day learning…. about whisky. Join the "Master of Whiskey in New England,” Brad Jarvis, for a special Irish Whiskey Tasting on St. Patrick's Day. As an expert, Brad Jarvis will introduce the contrasting flavors between the two major styles of the Southern and Northern regions of Ireland and explain the subtle differences between blended, pure pot still style (the only whiskey variant still made exclusively in Ireland), peated and in-peated, single malts, and much more. Take a taste tour of various whiskies spanning several regions from a single table all while serving up the finest whiskeys New England and the world as to offer.

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+ 4. Family Concert Series with BSO March 3-27

Classical music thrives in Boston this spring, especially in the hearts and minds of its young men and women. In March, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will join forces with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras to offer a new series for families. This new partnership allows the BSO to expand its family offerings, and demonstrates both organizations’ commitment to fostering an appreciation of classical music for the next generation.

The first concert will be a performance by the 120-student Boston Youth Symphony, was sold out back in November. Throughout March there will be various “Driving Forces” concerts performed at the BSO, with the final concert on March 27 that will feature the Young People's String Orchestra made up of aspiring young students just 7-12 years old.

So for a night of classical music performed by some of the world’s finest youth and professional musicians, look no further than BSO family concert series.

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+ 5. Eat Out for Boston Restaurant Week March 14-26

Besides all the drinking this month for St. Patrick's Day, Boston has a two-week holiday known as "Restaurant Week." From March 14-19 and 21-26, dozens of restaurants across the city will be offering signature dishes at a ridiculously low rate: two-course lunches for $15.10, three-course lunches for 20.10 and three-course dinners for 33.10. Participating restaurants include some of Boston's best, like The Cafe at Taj Boston, Capital Grille, Ginger Park and Mooo. For two weeks in March, there's no better excuse to eat a three-course lunch and dinner every single day.

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+ 1. Travel the World with The Boston Globe Travel Show Feb. 19-21

It’s February in Boston, which means the joy- and color- of winter snow has turned to gray. That makes it the perfect time for The Boston Globe Travel Show, New England’s largest and most comprehensive travel show. Not only is it great to peruse the aisles of more than 1,600 vendors in order to transport yourself to another, more exotic locale, The Boston Globe Travel Show has some practical benefits as well. There are show-only travel deals, giveaways, culinary stations featuring celebrity chefs and exotic foods, passport services (apply/renew), travel seminars with travel experts, and even cultural performances and entertainment to get inspired to escape to a new place.

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+ 2. Val Kilmer Talks Upcoming Mark Twain Film Feb. 11

This month the Mary Baker Eddy Library Centenary Series gets some Hollywood attention as the former Batman star Val Kilmer spills the secrets on his new Mark Twain/Mary Baker Eddy movie. Together with Mike Davis, library researcher, and Chet Manchester, who has written a screenplay on Eddy, Kilmer & Co. will discuss how these two literary geniuses were intertwined and influential in their time and today. It should be a great night of learning as well as getting some secret details on the upcoming major motion picture! Don’t forget to call in advance for reservations, as space is limited.

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+ 3. The 35th Annual Sci-Fi Film Festival Feb. 5-15

This year the 35^th Annual Sci-Fi Film Festival, Boston’s premiere event for everything alien and fantasy-oriented, is bigger than ever. Expanding to a full 10 days of films from all over the world, this film festival has gone a long way from the 24-hour film marathon it was at its creation. But, this 24-hour movie marathon, or ‘Thon as it’s called, is now a tradition during the festival starting on noon of the Sunday of President’s Day Holiday. The Sci-Fi Film Festival has everything from classics, cartoons, shlockers, and premieres- and more than likely, everything in between.

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+ 4. World Premiere of Madame White Snake Opera Feb. 26-Mar 1

Move over Madame Butterfly, there’s a new Asian heroine on the scene and this one is about to make a grand debut. Madame White Snake will premiere with the Boston Opera for a long weekend in February. The opera is cross-cultural drama based on a Chinese legend; a powerful white snake demon transforms into a beautiful woman, Madame White Snake, in order to experience love. When she does falls in love and marries a man, consequences and betrayal threaten to break up the fairy tale romance. Internationally renowned opera and theatre director Robert Woodruff will be returning to Boston to bring Bean-town this incredible drama.

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+ 5. “Love is in the Air” for Valentine’s Day Feb. 13

Sure, this concert isn’t exactly on Valentine’s Day, but it will definitely set the mood for a romantic holiday. Love is in the Air is the aptly name title that features songs from Sondheim, Gershwin, and other incredibly romantic composers. Together soprano Nancy Armstrong and baritone Robert Honeysucker sucker their audience into a daze of love and are accompanied by the lovely strings of baroque violinist Daniel Stepner and viola player Laura Jeppesen.

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+ 1. NHL Classic at Fenway Park 1/1/2010

What better way to start 2010 than to put o

n your hat and gloves and head over to Fenway Park for the 2010 NHL Winter Classic. For the tenth year, the baseball field at legendary Fenway Park will transform into a hockey rink for the big game. This year’s match is the Philadelphia Flyers against the hometown favorite Boston Bruins. Do the Flyers stand a chance against the Bruins? See for yourself at the game.

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+ 2. Wine & Food Paired By Experts at Boston Wine Festival 1/8/10–1/31/10

What was your new years resolution? Hopefully it wasn’t to shed those pesky extra pounds leftover from Thanksgiving. On January 8th, Boston Harbor Hotel will be kicking off the event of the year, the annual Boston Wine Festival. Boston hosts the nation’s longest running wine festival, now in its 21st year, and founder Chef Daniel Bruce is proud to be part of it. This year, Chef Bruce has invited some of his favorite boutique wineries to join in on the festivities. Forget the gym, and prepare to send your taste buds soaring.

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+ 3. Personal Lessons at Celebrity Chefs Culinary Program 1/23-2/20

Clear the schedule for the next four Saturdays as the popular 15th Annual Celebrity Chefs Culinary Program is coming to Boston. Desig

ned for both novice and experienced cooks, a session with one of the culinary pros can change your kitchen forever. This year executive chefs from each of the Fairmont’s highly acclaimed restaurants as well as the owner and executive chef of Boston favorite Tremont 647 will be giving their knowledge to participants. Each two hour session features a famous guest chef, sampling of dishes paired with matching wines or spirits, and a copy of all the recipes from the entire course. If you’d like to come in just for a weekend, the luxurious Fairmont Copley Plaza offers a Celebrity Chefs Weekend Package specifically designed for this event.

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+ 4. See NYC in Boston at In The Heights 1/12-1/24/10

Finally, a musical about the importance of family, home, and finding where you belong in this world, 4 time Tony Award winner In the Heights is welcomed to the stage at Boston’s Opera House. This is the story about a lively community in Manhattan’s Washington Heights that is on the brink of change. In The Heights takes the rock element of Rent, but adds a twist of hip-hop and salsa to make this coming of age story inspiring, energetic, and completely unique from the other Broadway hits.

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+ 5. Last Chance for Inspiring Portrait of Life 1/1-1/18/10

Portrait of Life: Children’s Lives in Art is one of the more inspiring exhibitions to come to the Museum of Fine Arts every year. Now in its sixth year, the children of Boston join in on a collaborative project with other kids in Nagoya, Japan to bring the one-of-a-kind exhibition. In Boston, children were inspired by the MFA’s animal images and in Nagoya, students explored the idea of whom and what they think is beautiful. Nearly 700 students participated in this year’s exchange that is enlightening for both children and adults. Make sure to catch this exhibit before it ends on Martin Luther King Day.

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+ 1. Elegant NYE Atop the Prudential Building 12/31/09

Celebrate the arrival of 2010 in elegant style at the Resolution Ball, held in Boston's historic Back Bay. At the Skywalk Observatory of the Prudential Building, guests will enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view of greater Boston, matched only by the stellar live music, food, drinks and joie de vivre of the event. Party favors and VIP goody bags abound at the city's premier New Year's Eve party. Formal dress is required, but black tie is optional.

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+ 2. A Benefit Rock & Roll Style for Autism Speaks 12/12/09

The Hard Rock Café Boston welcomes local and much-loved Boston band SlipKid back to the venue to raise awareness and money for Autism Speaks. The Who tribute band, fronted by music industry veterans Gary Cherone on vocals, his brother Markus on lead guitar, Paul Mangone on bass, Dana Spellman on drums and Jeff Calder on sound boards and programming, celebrate The Who's energy, music and Žlan. A silent auction held throughout the evening will be "in concert" with Slipkid's wide-ranging playlist, benefiting America's largest autism science and advocacy organization.

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+ 3. 31 Amazing Nights of Light in Boston 12/1/09-12/31/09

The Shops at Prudential Center will sparkle and glow every night through the month of December in celebration of the warmth and spirit of the season. Thirty area organizations, with support from the City of Boston and the Center's media partners, will each take a turn in lighting the top of the Prudential Tower. The new Tower Lights program is a beautiful visual homage to the most important tidings of the month - the true value of family and friends, the significance of sharing, and the merits of caring.

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+ 4. The Boston Ballet’s Beautiful Nutcracker 12/1-12/27/09

Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky's exquisite music and the stunning choreography of Mikko Nissinen mend together in a holiday celebration for young and old alike. The Boston Ballet, one of the world's preeminent ballet companies, once again presents the captivating story of the adventures of Clara and her Christmas gift, a unique nutcracker fashioned as a dashing soldier. Magic abounds in their adventures making it the perfect complement to the season.

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+ 5. ICA Thursdays Free Only This Month 12/4-12/31/09

Boston's newest museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, opens its doors gratis for one evening a week only in December through Target's sponsorship of Free Thursday Nights. Home to a vast array of works from emerging and established artists, the ICA offers patrons an assemblage of outstanding works in all media. The waterfront museum, designed by award-winning architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, is, at once, contemplative and dynamic, mirroring the spirit and sense of the installations housed within.

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+ 13th Annual Boston International Fine Art Show

The Boston International Fine Art Show is the only event of its kind in New England. Showcasing contemporary and traditional art from 40 galleries from across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, this is a show that attracts art collectors as well as the social fixtures of Boston.

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+ Beer Summit: Harvest Fest 09

Boston has been made famous by one friendly pub and one revolutionary-named brand of beer, so what better city to host a beer festival than this city. At the first annual Harvest Fest, sample 50 of the world's best brewers with over 200 different kinds of beers- at a Castle no less. This will be one event we're sure will be replicated year after year.

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+ 23rd Annual Boston Christmas Festival

Christmas comes early in Boston. To be exact, it comes the first weekend of November this year at the 23rd Annual Christmas Festival. Find everything you could ever want or need for the upcoming holiday season at this festival where 300 master American craftsmen show holiday gifts for every taste and budget.

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+ Steppin’ Out for the Dimock Center Music Gala

Steppin' Out is not only the largest non-profit music fest in the region, it is also one of the premiere social events for Bostonians. This gala was conceived to pay homage to the city's jazz history and the clubs that nurtured its great musicians. This year Steppin' Out will feature eight themed club environments for the incredible local musicians and national headliners.

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+ American Girl Fashion Show at Ritz Carlton

The American Girl stores have some of the hottest real estate in the U.S., like Fifth Avenue in NYC and Michigan Avenue in Chicago, so naturally the Junior League of Boston's First American Girl Fashion Show is at the ultra-luxurious Ritz Carlton, Boston Common. This fashion show is not your ordinary family or fashion event, with elegant refreshments, chic cupcake tea parties, exquisite breakfasts, and sophisticated three-course dinners added to certain events. Make sure to book in advance, because some of the events, especially those involving cupcakes, are going fast!

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