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BOSTON, EVENTS

Saturday, May 19: Radio 92.9 EarthFest Rocks The Hatch Shell

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Looking at the lineup for the 19th annual Radio 92.9 EarthFest is like revisiting my middle school mixtapes and high school CD collection. Yup, it’s that good. From Third Eye Blind, to Eve 6 and The Spin Doctors, Bostonians are in store for a fun day of live music at The Hatch Shell on Saturday, May 19. Oh, and did I mention its all free?

Presented by Whole Foods Market, the day of music kicks off at 11:30 a.m. and goes until about 5:00 p.m. with Twin Berlin, followed by Eve 6, Switchfoot, the Spin Doctors and Third Eye Blind. In addition to great live music, the EarthFest themed festival will also feature a number of exhibits and environmental displays dedicated to educating festival-goers about the number of different environmental issues facing our planet. From sampling earth-friendly products, to an MBTA hybrid bus display and a free bike valet courtesy of MassBike, there’s a lot to see, experience and enjoy.

If you’ve never gone to a concert along the DCR Hatch Shell, I highly encourage it. The beautiful space, combined with the great lineup at Radio 92.9 EarthFest, makes this a great concert and event to stop by.

For more information about the 19th Annual Radio 92.9 EarthFest, including the full lineup, visit www.earthfest.com.

BOSTON, EVENTS

Boston: Five Reasons You Should Volunteer for the Boston Marathon Next Year

Editor’s note: In honor of my 5th anniversary volunteering for the Boston Marathon, I am re-publishing a blog entry that I wrote in 2010 about five reasons why you should volunteer for the Boston Marathon. Volunteering continues a great experience and I would recommend signing up to anyone who is interested!

Every year the Boston Marathon rolls into town and takes over the city. As thousands line up along the course to watch the runners make their way into Boston, it’s very easy to get swept up in the excitement of the race. For the past five years, I’ve volunteered for the Boston Marathon and think it’s one of the better ways to enjoy the race.

Here are five reasons why you should consider volunteering for the Boston Marathon next year:

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BOSTON, NIGHTLIFE, RESTAURANTS

Boston: Snapshots From a Fantastic Easter Weekend

Though I’m often out of town for major holidays, Easter is the one special time of year when my family descends upon Boston for a fun-filled weekend. My parents are probably savvier than some locals, given the amount of time they’ve spent in the city over the past 11 years. This is both a pro and a con, as it’s great that they know the city so well, but challenging in the sense that I’m tasked with planning the perfect mix of fun activities, both new and cherished favorites, for them to enjoy. If you were to ask them, they’d probably tell you that I think about these things too much, but I can’t help myself. I have a reputation to live up to (in my mind at least hehe)!

Inspired by our fun weekend, here are a few highlights from our favorite meals and activities. Feel free to take these ideas for when your family is visiting Boston, or when you’re trying to cater to a larger group of five to seven friends!

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