Boston - the band
Of course, one of the most famous groups to come out of Boston is the group Boston. Just about every song on their first album (named, of course, "Boston") was a hit.
Boston Pops
The Boston Pops are perhaps most famous for performing every Fourth of July during the fireworks, but they put on many other performances that are quite enjoyable.
Why is Boston called Beantown?
Why is Boston called Beantown? Because of Boston Baked Beans, of course! Why did Bostonians love baked beans? Well, Boston had tons of beans, because they´re cheap and easy to store and cook. They had tons of molasses because of trade. Put the two together, and voila!
Boston Blackie - blues singer
Boston Blackie is a famous blues singer, who sang songs like ´ABC Blues´ and ´Louise´.
Dirty Water
Probably THE most famous song about Boston, this has the chorus, "Oh, I love that dirty water, oh, Boston you´re my home". The dirty water in question is the Charles River, not always known for its cleanliness. The song is by the Standells.
Cradle of Liberty
Boston is called the Cradle of Liberty because of its starting the American Revolution through a series of actions - notably the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
Robert Frost (1874-1963)
Robert Frost (1874-1963) won four Pulitzer Prizes and is famous for this rhyming poetry about the woods and landscapes of New England.
Spenser for Hire
The Spenser for Hire series is written by Robert B Parker, and is about a private detective who has an office in Boston and does most of his sleuthing in the Boston area. It was later made into a TV show and a few made-for-TV movies.
The Bostonians
This famous novel by Henry James talks about a group of people living in Boston just after the Civil War, and the various ways in which they deal with each other.
Boston Kickout
A spy movie based in the Boston area, with action and adventure.
The Bostonians
Based on the book by Henry James, this movie examines a family in Boston just after the Civil War, and the various turmoils they go through. Christopher Reeve and Vanessa Redgrave star.
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)
Robert Lowell was a poet famous for ´For the Union Dead´ as well as many other poems. He was famous for being a post-war (WW2) leader in poetry.
Elizabeth Bishop (1911 - 1979)
Elizabeth Bishop won the Pulitzer Prize in 1955 for her combination of North & South and A Cold Spring. She wrote about her childhood (she was orphaned at 5) as well as the world around her.
Love Story
This famous love drama from 1970 has Ali MacGraw and Ryan O´Neal as students in love at Harvard University.
Emily Dickenson (1830-1886)
Emily Dickenson was born, lived, and died in Amherst, Massachusetts, living in her family´s home the entire time, and rarely traveling. She became a recluse in her later years, but she poured all of her energy into her poetry.
Thanksgiving Began in 1621
The Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts in 1620, and had a very rough winter in which many of them died. In 1621, the governor, William Bradford, decided to celebrate when the harvest came in well in the fall. He called for a day of "thanksgiving".
Amy Lawrence Lowell (1874-1925)
Amy Lawrence Lowell (1874-1925) was born in Brookline, Massachusetts and wrote free-verse poetry that was well received. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1926.
(Frederick) Childe Hassam (1859-1935)
(Frederick) Childe Hassam (1859-1935) was born in born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He is famous for his paintings of New England, of families, and the sparkling effects he achieved in them.
Robert B Parker
Robert B Parker is famous for writing the Spenser for Hire series, about a Boston private detective who does most of his research in and around Boston. This series was made into a TV show and into a few made-for-TV movies.
Aerosmith
One of the most famous bands of the 1970s and 1980s, Aerosmith began its career in the streets of Boston, later moving on to world-wide fame.
Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a dog, a cross between an English bulldog and the white English terrier. It was first created in Boston in 1884, and was officially recognized by the AKC in 1893.
Boston Baked Beans
Boston developed its love for baked beans because it had a huge trade in molasses. It combined this molasses with the plentiful and cheap beans produced locally.
Boston Ivy
Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is actually a member of the grape family, and is a shrubby climber with three-lobed leaves.
Berklee College of Music
Famous for its rigorous coursework, Berklee is a sought-after destination for many budding musicians.
Berklee Website
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
The first accredited graduate school in psychoanalysis, BGSP offers a variety of classes and workshops in psychoanalysis and related fields.
BGSP Website
Freedman´s Ketsugo Jujutsu
Freedman´s Ketsugo Jujutsu is located in Boston, Massachusetts and offers a variety of courses and styles.
School Website
Boston Wine Expo
The largest wine event in New England, the Boston Wine Expo is easy to get to and offers a huge selection of wine to sample.
Boston Wine Expo
KGP Computer Shows
These shows come through the Boston area every few months, and always have great things available!
KGP Website
Official Marathon Website
Run by the Boston Athletic Association, the Boston Marathon has its own website for following the event and getting more details on it.
BostonMarathon.org
1972: Women Allowed to Run
Women were not allowed to run in the Boston Marathon until 1972. Several women did "sneak in" before this, either by signing up with just a first initial, or jumping into the race when the gun went off.
Nina Kuscsik was the first woman to win the women´s race, in 1972, out of 8 entered women.
Emerson College
Emerson College offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees.
Emerson College
UMASS: Boston
Part of the University of Massachusetts, this college offers a variety of coursework.
UMass Website
Provincetown Arts Festival
Located a short ferry ride from Boston, at the tip of Cape Cod, this week long festival happens each September and features arts, music, food, and much more.
Mt Snow Harvest Festival
Held each fall, this event at Mt Snow is a bit north of the city, but worth the drive.
Mt Snow Website
