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  • Visit “Made by Hand: an Exhibit of Extraordinary Craftsmanship”

    For the rest of the month, "Made by Hand: an exhibit of extraordinary craftsmanship" will allow you to see the work of the students and alumni of Boston's remarkable North Bennet Street School.

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    Sheraton Hall Table Artist: Bradly Wolcott, 2012 graduate of the school’s cabinet & furniture program
    Materials: mahogany, satinwood, holly, ebony

    The school describes this exhibit as:

    "Made by Hand: an exhibit of extraordinary craftsmanship" features dozens of one-of-a-kind objects created by North Bennet Street School students and alumni – including a classic Sheraton hall table, an exquisite diamond sapphire ring, several handsomely finished violins and intricately constructed hand-bound books."

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    Halo Pendant Artist: Geraldine Kish Perry, 2000 graduate of the school’s jewelry making program
    Materials: 18kg and spessartite garnet pendant

    So, if you happen to be on the Greenway during the week or are looking for a destination for a visit to that area, here's the scoop. (Note: this is not open on weekends.)

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    Field Book of Western Wild Flowers by Margaret Armstrong Artist: Erin Fletcher, 2013 graduate of the school’s bookbinding program Materials: leather, embroidery, acrylic, handmade paper, gouache, gold leaf

    QUICK FACTS:
    Event: Made by Hand: an exhibit of extraordinary craftsmanship
    Where: Main Lobby, Two International Place, Boston, MA
    When: Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 30, 2014
    Hours: weekdays, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
    Admission: Free
    Handicap Access: Yes
    Reservations: Not required.
    Nearest parking: Two International Place garage and limited street parking (metered).
    Nearest T stops: South Station (Red line), Aquarium (Blue Line)
    More Information: call 617-227-0155, ext. 170; visit http://www.nbss.edu/ae2014; or email cjankowski@nbss.edu.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: courtesy of North Bennet Street School

  • Edible Boston Spring 2014 Issue

    Now that we've finally had a few days that have felt like spring, we are happy to see any and all signs of this lovely season in Boston. You'll find the Spring 2014 issue of Edible Boston at many of the places you go, if you love the best of Boston's food scene. Here's a list.Edible Boston Spring 2014 issue

    Publisher Ilene Bezahler in her letter described what many of us have felt this winter. She wrote,

    "As the winters seem to get colder and snowier, the onset of spring is even more welcomed and appreciated. I have become a hermit during this difficult season, and I’m ready for a change. Too often over the last few months evening plans were canceled because I simply didn’t want to go outside. Plus, I only made it to one winter farmers market all season! And I am confident in saying that I was not the only person who changed my routine this year due to the weather."

    Get Out and Enjoy

    The summer farmers' markets are opening. We have a list of the opening dates scheduled to post next week. Ilene suggests we all get out and support the places we've been missing all winter. We suggest you pick up a copy of this issue and a pack of Post-It™ notes and plan your food adventures. Add a few of the featured food crafters to the places you were already planning to visit.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Cover shot courtesy of Edible Boston

  • Edible Boston Spring 2014 Issue

    Now that we've finally had a few days that have felt like spring, we are happy to see any and all signs of this lovely season in Boston. You'll find the Spring 2014 issue of Edible Boston at many of the places you go, if you love the best of Boston's food scene. Here's a list.Edible Boston Spring 2014 issue

    Publisher Ilene Bezahler in her letter described what many of us have felt this winter. She wrote,

    "As the winters seem to get colder and snowier, the onset of spring is even more welcomed and appreciated. I have become a hermit during this difficult season, and I’m ready for a change. Too often over the last few months evening plans were canceled because I simply didn’t want to go outside. Plus, I only made it to one winter farmers market all season! And I am confident in saying that I was not the only person who changed my routine this year due to the weather."

    Get Out and Enjoy

    The summer farmers' markets are opening. We have a list of the opening dates scheduled to post next week. Ilene suggests we all get out and support the places we've been missing all winter. We suggest you pick up a copy of this issue and a pack of Post-It™ notes and plan your food adventures. Add a few of the featured food crafters to the places you were already planning to visit.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a graduation, shower, or wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Cover shot courtesy of Edible Boston

  • Beaufort Scale Estimates Wind Speed

    Did you know you can estimate wind speed by looking at common objects around you? As sailors, we learned this skill many years ago and it is just as handy around the city as it is at sea.

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    These flags beating in the breeze in front of the Algonquin Club on Commonwealth Avenue tell us that the wind is at 25-31 miles per hour. This estimate is based on the Beaufort Wind Scale which was created by Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805.

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    Admiral Beaufort portrait © National Maritime Museum, London

    In addition to flags, you can use sea conditions (waves or lack of them) or the movement of smoke or trees to make an estimate. If you golf, we found this special modification to the Beaufort Scale for golfers.

    Why do Bostonians need this skill? 

    Because we live in the true windy city according to MIT. "Boston is considered to be the windiest major metropolitan area with an average wind speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 kph) while Chicago is much further down the list at 10.4 mph (16.7 kph)."

    Thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino, Admiral Beaufort portrait © National Maritime Museum, London

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  • Beaufort Scale Estimates Wind Speed

    Did you know you can estimate wind speed by looking at common objects around you? As sailors, we learned this skill many years ago and it is just as handy around the city as it is at sea.

    PC2_1902 - Version 22014-01-25-flags-Algonquin-Club-boston-commonwealth-avenue-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    These flags beating in the breeze in front of the Algonquin Club on Commonwealth Avenue tell us that the wind is at 25-31 miles per hour. This estimate is based on the Beaufort Wind Scale which was created by Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805.

    FrancisBeaufort

    Admiral Beaufort portrait © National Maritime Museum, London

    In addition to flags, you can use sea conditions (waves or lack of them) or the movement of smoke or trees to make an estimate. If you golf, we found this special modification to the Beaufort Scale for golfers.

    Why do Bostonians need this skill? 

    Because we live in the true windy city according to MIT. "Boston is considered to be the windiest major metropolitan area with an average wind speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 kph) while Chicago is much further down the list at 10.4 mph (16.7 kph)."

    Thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your spring shopping list? Click here for spring season savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino, Admiral Beaufort portrait © National Maritime Museum, London

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    Learning to Capsize on the Charles River
    Frostbite Sailing on the Charles River

  • Beaufort Scale Estimates Wind Speed

    Did you know you can estimate wind speed by looking at common objects around you? As sailors, we learned this skill many years ago and it is just as handy around the city as it is at sea.

    PC2_1902 - Version 22014-01-25-flags-Algonquin-Club-boston-commonwealth-avenue-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    These flags beating in the breeze in front of the Algonquin Club on Commonwealth Avenue tell us that the wind is at 25-31 miles per hour. This estimate is based on the Beaufort Wind Scale which was created by Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805.

    FrancisBeaufort

    Admiral Beaufort portrait © National Maritime Museum, London

    In addition to flags, you can use sea conditions (waves or lack of them) or the movement of smoke or trees to make an estimate. If you golf, we found this special modification to the Beaufort Scale for golfers.

    Why do Bostonians need this skill? 

    Because we live in the true windy city according to MIT. "Boston is considered to be the windiest major metropolitan area with an average wind speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 kph) while Chicago is much further down the list at 10.4 mph (16.7 kph)."

    Thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn't cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What's on your spring shopping list? Click here for spring season savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino, Admiral Beaufort portrait © National Maritime Museum, London

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  • Preservation Month in Boston, “Buildings & Grounds”

    Preservation Month Brochure

    Each May, Boston celebrates the historic preservaton efforts that bring thousands of visitors to our city and make it a beautiful place to live. This years's calendar of events has been titled, "Buildings & Grounds."

    The long list of events brings extra attention to some historic tours that run year round from groups like Boston By Foot and the Freedom Trail Foundation.

    In addition, you can tour neighborhoods with the preservation planners who know them best, go behind the scenes on preservation and archeology projects, and explore with guides who take on characters like Frederick Law Olmsted.

    You can download the complete calendar from the city's site here. 

    You may find yourself filling your May calendar with exciting things to do and places to see.

    Need the perfect Graduation, Wedding, Shower, or Birthday Gift?

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Artwork: Courtesy of the City of Boston Preservation Week.

  • Preservation Month in Boston, “Buildings & Grounds”

    Preservation Month Brochure

    Each May, Boston celebrates the historic preservaton efforts that bring thousands of visitors to our city and make it a beautiful place to live. This years's calendar of events has been titled, "Buildings & Grounds."

    The long list of events brings extra attention to some historic tours that run year round from groups like Boston By Foot and the Freedom Trail Foundation.

    In addition, you can tour neighborhoods with the preservation planners who know them best, go behind the scenes on preservation and archeology projects, and explore with guides who take on characters like Frederick Law Olmsted.

    You can download the complete calendar from the city's site here. 

    You may find yourself filling your May calendar with exciting things to do and places to see.

    Need the perfect Graduation, Wedding, Shower, or Birthday Gift?

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Artwork: Courtesy of the City of Boston Preservation Week.

  • Preservation Month in Boston, “Buildings & Grounds”

    Preservation Month Brochure

    Each May, Boston celebrates the historic preservaton efforts that bring thousands of visitors to our city and make it a beautiful place to live. This years's calendar of events has been titled, "Buildings & Grounds."

    The long list of events brings extra attention to some historic tours that run year round from groups like Boston By Foot and the Freedom Trail Foundation.

    In addition, you can tour neighborhoods with the preservation planners who know them best, go behind the scenes on preservation and archeology projects, and explore with guides who take on characters like Frederick Law Olmsted.

    You can download the complete calendar from the city's site here. 

    You may find yourself filling your May calendar with exciting things to do and places to see.

    Need the perfect Graduation, Wedding, Shower, or Birthday Gift?

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Artwork: Courtesy of the City of Boston Preservation Week.

  • Swan Boat in Hiding….

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    Word on the street (and on the Swan Boat website) is that this beauty will come out of hiding and begin gliding around the Boston Public Garden lagoon this Saturday, April 19, 2014 and will continue making people smile until Sunday, September 21, 2014.

    This weekend, make a point of stopping by to welcome back this lovely Boston institution and say thank you to the Paget family for taking such good care of this bit of Boston history.

    This photo and others are available for sale in our gallery over on Smugmug.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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