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BOSTON, EVENTS

Wednesday, November 24: Free Community Day at the Museum of Fine Arts

MFA's Art of the Americas Wing

Need a little R&R before the Thanksgiving holiday? If you’re lucky enough to have Wednesday, November 24 off from work, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is opening its doors from 10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. for a free community day courtesy of State Street.

A must-see at the MFA is the new Art of the Americas Wing, which recently celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, November 20 and has already seen more than 40,000 visitors.  For a very nicely produced video of the opening event, including great music by the Boston’s Hot Tamale Brass Band and the Boston University Pep Band click here.

Can’t make it to the free community day on Wednesday? Kudos to State Street Corporation for sponsoring a Wednesday evening series called Free Nights at the Museum.  Throughout the month of December, entry to the MFA will be free every Wednesday night from 4:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m..  Perfect for busy professionals like moi.

For more information about the Art of the America’s wing at the MFA, click here.

BOSTON, EVENTS

Thursday, November 11: eCycle Old Electronics Courtesy of Comcast and NBC Universal

E-Waste by Mosman Council from Flickr

Have an old TV, computer, or printer that’s seen better days?  Join Comcast and NBC Universal on Thursday, November 11 as they host a “Green is Universal” free eCycling event from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. at the South Bay Shopping Center in Dorchester alongside Best Buy.

Electronics eligible for free eCycling on Thursday include TVs, stereo equipment, video equipment, video game players, MP3 players, cell phones, computers and printers.  Apparently, when old electronics are thrown into the trash, they end up in landfills and release toxic materials into the ecosystem. Known as “e-waste,” throwing away old electronics accounts for 70 percent of the overall toxic waste currently found in landfills.

Kudos to Comcast and NBC Universal for raising awareness about e-waste and providing their customers with an opportunity to give their old electronics a greener future!  The South Bay Shopping Center is located at 8 Allstate Road in Dorchester, MA.  The drop-off located will be alongside the Best Buy store – keep an eye out for NBC Universal’s trailer!

BOSTON, EVENTS, NIGHTLIFE

Halloween in the Hub: Tips For The Weekend

Pumpkins in City Hall Plaza by ludik from Flickr

Hey Bostonians, are you ready for all the crazies to come out? After a week of putting the final touches on our costumes and attending ghoulishly themed events, the wait for Halloween is finally over! Whether you’re at a house party, or painting the town orange and black, here are a few savvy tips for your Halloween weekend:

(1) If You’re Going to a Halloween Party, Wear a Costume (and a Jacket):
I hear all of you Halloween haters scoffing at me, but deep down you know that I’m right. If you’re not going to a party, or staying at home to dole out candy to the kiddies, fine; don’t wear a costume. But, if you are going to a Halloween themed nightlife event, you’ve gotta make an effort. And, you may also want to consider a jacket because it’s going to be much chillier tonight than it was last year! My favorite gals at Shoestring Mag. have 20+ great tips for DIY Halloween costumes (and makeup) if you’re searching for inspiration (click here). I also penned a last-min Halloween costume post last year (click here).

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BOSTON, EVENTS, FASHION

The Weekend: October 23-24

Head of the Charles by sauvagenoble from Flickr

Time for another fabulous Boston weekend. With November nipping at our heels and the cold weather not too far behind, I’m making it my mission to be outside as much as possible before phrases like “snow,” “wind chill,” and “below zero” become the norm. As a result? This weekend I’m embracing outdoor events that I can also walk to.

Here are my top picks for the weekend in Boston. Walking to them is completely optional:

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BOSTON, EVENTS, NIGHTLIFE

Thursday, October 21: Gardner After Hours, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Gardner After Hours, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

On Thursday, October 21, pop over to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of art, cocktails and music.  Officially called Gardner After Hours, this special event occurs on the third Thursday of every month and attracts a variety of hip Bostonians who enjoy the opportunity to mix and mingle in the museum’s unique, inviting atmosphere.

This month’s theme, Rhythm Muse, will take guests on a musical journey through several genres, including Brazilian in the courtyard and jazz from the Mark Whitfield Jr. Quartet in the museum’s Tapestry Room.  As a result, tickets to this month’s After Hours are $12 to the public ($5 for students) for general admission, but raise to $23 for entry into the jazz concert in the Tapestry Room ($10 for students), which begins at 7:00 p.m..  Inside, there will be a cash bar and nibbles from the The Gardner Café.

With the museum taking a break from the popular After Hours series in 2011 as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum prepares to open a new wing in 2012, there’s no time like the present to experience this gorgeous museum after dark!  For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, please click here.