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Boston Celtics
“Ultimate SuperFan Contest!”

WHO: Hundreds of outlandishly dressed Boston Celtics
fanatics!

WHAT: Boston’s hottest sports bar & grill, DJ’s at The Garden,
is giving away 2 FREE TICKETS to Game 6 (if necessary) of The NBA
Championship Finals to the most outrageously dressed Celtics enthusiast!
Every costumed fan has an equal chance to win, so get creative and prove
your allegiance to your home team. Promotions and giveaways will be
included throughout the night as fans watch the game on all 24 high
definition plasma televisions.

DJ’s at the Garden will also give away one free pair of tickets for
Thursday’s Game 7 (if necessary).

Located at 222, Friend Street, in the shadow of
the TD BankNorth Garden, DJ’s at the Garden will be hosting the area’s
most exclusive Celtics events throughout the team’s run to a 17th NBA
Championship!

WHEN: June 10th 2008
9:00 pm

WHERE: DJ’s at The Garden
222 Friend Street
Boston, MA
(617) 536-4840

I have some sad news (at least for those of you who expressed interested in the Chocobeer event) – the event, which I initially thought was going to happen on February 7th, has to be postponed!! Unfortunately the venue fell through at the last minute, but I am working with our Chocolate Expert, Dana Zemack, and sponsors, Merchant Du Vin and Cote Dor, to find a suitable venue in the very near future (right now our fingers are crossed for end of February/beginning of March).

I just wanted to keep you updated. I’ll post information on the site and relay it through email as details become finalized. Thanks for your patience!

WHAT: Laissez les bons temps rouler!” is a Cajun expression meaning “Let the good times roll!” It strongly conveys the “joie de vivre” (”joy of living”) attitude that pervades the Beehive’s first annual Mardi Gras celebration being held on Fat Tuesday, February 5th, 2008. The South End hot spot has spared no expense in making this year’s festivities as authentic as possible. Party go’er’s can look forward to the groovin’ gumbo sounds of the Nat Simpkins/Henri Smith Band, that will be sure to have you singing and swinging all night long. Henri Smith moved to the Boston area shortly after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina, a portion of proceeds from the evening’s event will go to the Tipitina’s Foundation; a New Orleans based charity that provides support for displaced musicians to keep the Big Easy Swingin’. Further Indulge in Chef Rebecca Newell’s Cajun inspired Ala Carte menu featuring Oysters Rockefeller, Shrimp Etouffee Vol-Au-Vent, Jambalaya and finish your meal with the Beehive’s Epiphany King Cake, including your very own miniature baby decoration attached. The Beehive’s all-star mixologists will be serving up special Beehive Hurricane’s ($10), Spicy Oyster Shooters ($5), with vodka and Tabasco, and the Sazerac Cocktail ($10), made with Sazerac rye, Kübler Absinthe and Peychaud bitters. Kübler Superieure is a well-known brand of absinthe, distilled in the Val-de-Travers region of Switzerland, also known as the birthplace of absinthe. Attendees will be lavished with plenty of beads necklaces, masks, and the traditional Mardi Gras doubloons coins for throwing. There is no cover charge for this event. Regular menu served in addition to all special items.

WHERE: The Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 | P. 617.423.0069

WHEN: Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 8:00 PM – 12:00AM

INFO: No Cover charge, Cash Bar

For more info visit: http://beehiveboston.com

Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

Location: Middle East Restaurant and Night Club, 472-480 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm, music starts at 7:30 sharp.

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Snacks are included, and we’ll even buy you a drink or two. For advance tickets, go to: www.xconomybands.eventbrite.com.

Door Prizes: Harmonix Rock Band Bundles & Microsoft Zunes

Admission is only $4.00 (children ages thirteen and under are free). Skate rental, lockers, and a snack bar are also available at the facility.

Hours:
Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 9:00pm

The rink is also available to rent on Monday nights for private events.

From December 5 – 9, the MFA Sparkles With Holiday Festivities

This December, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston presents “MFA for the Holidays” ––a series of festivities with multiple events each day. Family events include Black Nativity (12/6), holiday film shorts (12/8-9), musical performances by KlezMITron (12/9) and Criollo Classico (12/9), as well as costumed Victorian carolers (12/5-9). Additionally, appearances by the Boston Ballet, gallery talks, and other eclectic performances make this a holiday to remember.

For more information and a full list of events, days and times, please continue reading:

“MFA FOR THE HOLIDAYS” SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, December 5
Victorian Carolers
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
Huntington Avenue entrance
Costumed in clothing of the Victorian era, quartets of carolers will greet visitors at the Huntington Avenue entrance and stroll throughout the Museum, bringing festive music to the galleries.

Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
West Wing entrance
The Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble will play holiday and classical music for visitors in the Museum’s West Wing entrance.

December Sale
Noon – 6 p.m. (every day through December 9)

School of the Museum of Fine Arts
The 27th annual December Sale, the largest art sale of its kind in New England, will feature original pieces of art from more than 800 established and emerging artists.

The Smart Set
2 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. (also on December 7)
West Wing Entrance
Two piano and vocal duos will celebrate the Great American Songbook.

Gallery Talk: Festive Feasts
6 – 7 p.m. (also on December 6 and 7)
Meet at the Sharf Information Desk
A look at festive feasting across cultures and throughout time will be led by Museum educator Laura Ziman.

Zamir Chorale of Boston 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
European/Old Master Paintings Gallery
America’s foremost Jewish choral ensemble will celebrate the season.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6th
Victorian Carolers
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
Huntington Avenue entrance
See earlier entry

Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
West Wing entrance
See earlier entry

Gallery Talk: Festive Feasts
11 a.m. – noon (also on December 5 and 7)
Meet at the Sharf Information Desk
See earlier entry

December Sale
Noon – 6 p.m. (every day through December 9)
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
See earlier entry

“Black Nativity”
6:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m.
Upper Galleria
Vignettes from this acclaimed production by the National Center of Afro-American Artists will be performed. “Black Nativity” is the joyous account of an historic event that occurred 2,000 years ago, which recounts the original story of the Nativity in scripture, verse, music, and dance. Based on the Gospel of St. Luke, combined with the poetry of Langston Hughes, this song-play touches a special chord in the hearts of all.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7th
Victorian Carolers
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
Huntington Avenue entrance
See earlier entry

Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
West Wing entrance
See earlier entry

Gallery Talk: Festive Feasts
11 a.m. – noon (also on December 6 and 7)
Meet at the Sharf Information Desk
See earlier entry

December Sale
Noon – 6 p.m. (every day through December 9)
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
See earlier entry

Boston Ballet Nutcracker Dancers
3 – 5 p.m.
Huntington Entrance
Visitors will meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker, and other characters from the beloved holiday classic.

Holiday firstFridays
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Koch Gallery
Art lovers can mingle at a special holiday edition of the popular MFA firstFridays series, while enjoying music, fine art, a cash bar, and a delicious tapas menu. (For ages 21 and older.)
The Smart Set
6 p.m., and 8 p.m. (also on December 5)
West Wing Entrance
See earlier entry

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8th
Victorian Carolers
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
Huntington Avenue entrance
See earlier entry

Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
West Wing entrance
See earlier entry

Family Art-Making Activities
10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (also December 9)
Great for families and visitors of all ages.
Various locations
• Message of Peace – Families can visit Eirene, the Roman Goddess of Peace, learn her story, and create artistic messages of peace. Second Floor Roman Gallery.
• Wearable Art – Ancient Near Eastern ceremonial adornments from over 4,000 years ago will provide inspiration for designing wearable art using gold-colored materials. First Floor Near Eastern Gallery.
• Paper Lantern Making – Visitors will create their own festive paper lantern inspired by Asian designs in the gallery. First Floor Japanese Gallery.

Christmas Films for All Ages
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Remis Auditorium
Short films that capture the magic of the Christmas season will be screened, including The Snowy Day, Too Many Tamales, and Once Upon a Christmas Village.

Book Signing
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Museum Bookstore and Shop
Caldecott Honor–winner Ilse Plume and author Jane Langton will sign copies of their new children’s book, Saint Francis and the Wolf. December Sale
Noon – 6 p.m. (every day through December 9)
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
See earlier entry

Project STEP
Noon – 1 p.m.
Koch Gallery
The talented students of Project STEP (String Training and Educational Program for Students of Color) will perform classical and traditional songs.

Halalisa Singers
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Lower Rotunda
The Halalisa Singers are the greater Boston area’s premier world music ensemble. Halalisa is the Zulu word for “celebration,” and in that spirit, the Halalisa will offer a performance that includes Jewish, African, Latin, American spiritual, gospel, folk, and jazz music.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 9th
Victorian Carolers
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
Huntington Avenue entrance
See earlier entry

Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble
10 a.m. – noon (every day through December 9)
West Wing entrance
See earlier entry

Family Art-Making Activities
10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (also December
Great for families and visitors of all ages.
Various locations
See earlier entry

Hanukkah Films for All Ages
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Remis Auditorium
Three short films that capture the magic of Hanukah will be shown, including In the Month of Kislev and Brave Irene, co-presented by the Boston Jewish Film Festival.

Underground Railway Theater
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Various galleries
Interactive, improvisational theater offerings will explore holiday works in the Museum’s collection.

December Sale
Noon – 6 p.m. (every day through December 9)
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
See earlier entry

Wood and Silver
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Lower Rotunda This duo will perform classical, Brazilian, and folk music on an eclectic mix of instruments.

Grand Tea
2 p.m. and 3 p.m. An elegant tea will be served with sandwiches, sweets, and live music. Advance reservations required; email kcostello@mfa.org. Criollo Clasico Ensemble
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Koch Gallery
Guitarist, composer, and virtuoso cuatro player José González is one of the foremost exponents of Puerto Rican and Caribbean music in the United States today. Acclaimed for his original compositions featuring the cuatro (Puerto Rico’s national instrument), he will perform for MFA visitors.

KlezMITron
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Lower Rotunda
Collegiate klezmer musicians will celebrate the 17th-century tradition of playing at festive occasions.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12th
New England Conservatory Millennium Gospel Choir
7:30 p.m.
Remis Auditorium
Tickets required, $25 general admission; $20 members, students, and seniors.
To order tickets, go to www.mfa.org/tickets or call the Remis Auditorium Box Office at 617.369.3306.
The MFA Concert Program presents the New England Conservatory Millennium Gospel Choir in their third annual holiday concert at the MFA. As gospel music enjoys a renaissance in the new millennium, NEC’s Millennium Gospel Choir lifts its mighty voice. The two hundred multi-racial, -ethnic, and -generational members from more than 36 area churches perform traditional and contemporary gospel and spirituals, including congregational songs to ring in the holiday season.