[Daphne Guinness getting ready for the Gala in a Barney’s window… Why not?!?] It was McQueen Mania at the Met last night, as the Costume Institute celebrated the designer and his body of work in their annual fundraising fête. But the mania was well deserved, if regrettably posthumous. Few designers accomplished what McQueen accomplished with his work: an …
Spring is here…finally. And we are actually starting to feel that tinge of…well…happiness is it? The sun is shining (who knew it still existed?) and I, for one, am ready for the concomitant Spring mix of color. Coral dress? Check. Electric blue pumps? Check. Now I just need a bit of sparkle, which brings me to… …
Full disclosure: the Boston Ballet’s Bella Figura had me spellbound long before I passed through the doors of the Opera House. The Italian idiom, the stunning promotional images, the roster of some of ballet’s most arresting–and provocative–choreographers. I could hardly claim objectivity. Instead, I attended anticipating a contemporary work of the earth-shattering variety, a giddy, hyper-stimulated fanboy. Bella …
To give you an idea of how amazing Nerdnite is, I’ve got five words for you; sold out on a Monday. Yeah, you read that right, this monthly celebration of learning, nerdiness, and socializing is so much fun that it can pack a venue even on a Monday night. What exactly is Nerdnite? Think of …
I’ve been snagging fashion deals on Rue La La for quite some time now, but it’s a more recent development that I’ve taken advantage of the Rue Local Picks. As a relative newbie in Boston, Rue provides both guidance….and an incredible deal. 94 Mass Ave opened early this year where Match Burgers and Martinis used to be. …
“Thirsty Thursdays” is a long-standing tradition of trying to start the weekend one day early. But I have an alternative that won’t leave you hurting come Friday morning. This is where Jamaica Plain’s Ten Tables comes in, helping take the edge off your Mondays with an ingenious (and delicious) special they like to call BEERger. For a …
Boston University’s School of Visual Arts invited South Africa’s Caversham Press for an exhibition, highlighting works from the press’ numerous local and international artists, artists-in-training, writers and educators. The show is on display until March 27 at the 808 Gallery (808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston), and is free and open to the public. The work, both sorrowful …
Evgeny Kissin, a legend among mere men (and, incidentally, an idol of mine since I began playing (violin) as a boy…), is coming to the BSO next weekend for a concert that combines two monuments of the pianist’s repertoire: Grieg’s Concerto and Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 in e minor. An interesting aside: The Chopin Concerto was one of the …
I could not be more excited for the critically acclaimed Discovery Ensemble’s upcoming program: Three Faces of Romanticism: Music of Wagner, Schreker and Schumann. I recently sat down with the ever-charming Courtney Lewis, Conductor and Founding Music Director, and he dishes about his history, the ensemble, traveling, and the future of classical music in the Americas. …
WHAT: Fig & Spice Old Fashioned, Deuxave $11 371 Commonwealth Avenue | Boston, MA 02115 Ingredients: 2 oz Fig & orange peel infused rye-whiskey .5 oz spiced simple syrup (cinnamon, clove, star anise, allspice) Combine ingredients in a mixing glass. Fill 2/3 with ice, stir briefly, pour full contents into old fashioned glass (tumbler), garnish …
It’s going to be great! And, we’ll be there – so, uh, what’s stopping you? xx heather
Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Goat Cheese We just recorded our Thanksgiving promo yesterday (get ready, it screams ‘Facts of Life’ holiday-outtake) and I can’t wait for the season! I’ve been perusing Deb of Smitten Kitchen’s recipe box (click the picture for the recipe) – how delicious do those sweet potatoes look? From the chef, …
