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What’s IN BostIN New Businesses Unreal Candy
Georgetown Cupcakes
Fenway Tours Warped Tour Music Trends in Boston
Karmin, Sammy Adams, One Step Away
Gentle Giant Rowing Club Olympians Native to Boston What to Wear on the Fourth Top Ten Destination in Boston
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BostIN staff Emily Williamson Bowen Fernie Caroline Sneider Jess Alperin Marie Yannamoto Conner O’Byrne Jasmine Chehaiber Kira Petit
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NEW BUSINESSES in boston Unreal Candy
B o s t on n a t i ve c r e a t e s a c a ndy w i th noth i n g but real ingredients In the summer months nearly everyone is prone to want a sweet treat or two, And in most cases people eat too much of candy that is not healthy or nutritious in the slightest. These days candy of all sorts are filled to the brim with nasty stuff you shouldn’t be eating. finding a healthy alternative is a must, and ‘unreal’ candy does just that! A 15 year old Boston native made a candy line with no artificial ingredients, flavors, hydrogenated oils, and corn syrup. Not only that, but it has around 23% less calories than other brands. Unreal candy makes a few types of candy, similar to M&Ms, Reeses cups, Snickers and a few others. Unreal candy can be found at local CVS stores, Target, or BJs.
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unjunked54:similar to peanut m&m unjunked41:similar to m&m unjunked8: similar to Snickers Unjunkeed5: similar to milky way unjunked77: similar to Reeses
Georgetown Cupcakes 83 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116
prices: $ 2.75 for one $ 15 for half dozen $ 29 for one dozen
You can place an order online at :
www.georgetowncupcake.com
A famous cupcake shop has finally made its way to downtown Boston, located on Newbury Street. This chain of cupcakes shops has stores in other cities such as Los Angeles, Soho in NYC, Bethesda and now Boston. Georgetown first started in Georgetown in Washington DC, owned by sisters Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne.
The sisters started as fashion designers, but traded their jobs in to pursue the Georgetown Cupcake idea. They became the first and only cupcakery in DC when they opened in 2008. The famous cupcakery sells your tasty everyday cupcakes every day of the week, but also has seasonal specials along with everyday specials. Ranging from classic ‘red velvet’ to various chocolate choices to gluten-free lava cake, then so new concoctions like ‘Honey Banana’; Georgetown Cupcakes has more than enough flavors and styles of cupcakes to ease any picky sweet tooth.
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FENWAY PARK RED SOX vs WHITE SOX
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BOSTON RED SOX vs NEW YORK YANKEES A meeting that always get a filled stadium with an euphoric crowd like the Yankees against the Red Sox ended being a predetermined game since the first inning.. The Red Sox had many points in their favor that could motivate and lead them to the victory and they did not take advantage of them. Their deconcentration is felt at all times, unlike the Yankees, who put their effort from the beginning achieving 4 runs and 2 homeruns in the first innnig. This was not a good game for the Red Sox but not all is bad they had an amazing crowd. Hours before the game you could feel the emotion of the fans of the Red Sox. They kept their emotion till the last out, singing, dancing, screaming and clapping. The best thing of the game was definitely the crowd supporting their team no matter what and of course the treatment of Fenway Park’s employees
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FENWAY’S tours Public tours
explore the historic grounds of “america’s most beloved ballpark.” fenway park. enjoy a 60-minute guided tour, complete with team, ball club and player history.
Adult 16$ Senior 14$ Child (3-15) 12$ Student 12$ Military 12$
Batting practice This is your chance to get up close and personal to all the action. Enter the ballpark before the general public, a quick photo stop on the warning track, a visit to the oldest seats in Major League Baseball from 1934 and try to catch a ball from atop the Green Monster! This tour is offered 3 hours prior to game time, on game days only.
Adult 16$ Child (3-15) 12$
Tours schedule 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, every hour on the hour daily. On game days the last tour is offered 3 hours before game time.
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Warped Tour
VANS WARPED TOUR-A gettogether of bands on tour Coming to a town near You JULY 19 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
Four Year Strong
Jamie Rhoden from Title Fight
Joe B of Transit crowd surfs 8
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Bertrand Poncet of Chunk! No Captain Chunk!
Local Music
Local Bands, Singer/Songwriters, Rappers, and Musicians in the Boston Area
Band To Watch
On The Radio Karmin
One Step Away A local rock/pop band from Andover, Massachusetts. One Step became known to the public in 2008 and has two self-produced albums since then, including “One Decision” and “For the Broken.” The band members include lead singer Adam Carrington, guitarist Terence Healy, bassist Mike Nuzzolo, and drummer Ben Trudeau. Since the formation of the band in 2007, One Step Away has accomplished many successes. In 2008, they won Boston Music Festival and have also won Battle of the Bands twice. In 2011, One Step Away also won iHeartRadio’s Get Discoved Contest allowing them to perfom on national TV. Their music can be heard on many New England Stations, however their songs have played on over 120 stations nation wide, including stations in Australia. Twitter: @OneStepAway
Karmin, an American pop duo that was formed by the engaged couple Amy Heldemann and Nick Noonan who met each other at the Berklee School of Music. Their Music Ranges from Rap to Pop to Alternative. The duo has been signed by Epic Records and has produced three EPs. Karmin has performed on SNL and Ellen and their hit single Brokenhearted can be heard on many local radio stations.
Twitter: @karminmusic
Sammy Adams
Sammy Adams, an America rapper and recording artist from Boston, MA. He first made music on his macbook in 2008, although by 2011 he released three mixtapes and three top singles including “Driving Me Crazy,” “Blow Up,” and “Only One.”
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Inside look on Title Fight Jamie Rhoden, the lead singer of Title Fight, plays at Warped Tour, entertaining old and new fans with songs from the albums Shed and Flood of ‘72. Come find their merch tent and hang. There’s some exclusive and limited items for the tour that include: -TF Backpacks. These are out of 100 (25 per color).Vegan/ Vegetarian friendly. -Disposable Cameras w/ “The Last Thing You Forget” artwork. -Tie Dye Shirts (2 different color schemes) -4 other shirts, a hoodie, and a snapback.
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Acoustic set of KOJI Of Mice & Men
Austin Carlile of Of Mice & Men
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Warped Tour has unveiled a new stage called, “The Acoustic Basement”, which will feature acts such as Anthony Raneri, Kristopher Roe,Vinnie Caruana, Transit, A Loss For Words, Into It. Over It., Koji, Brian Marquis and more. IIOI Chicago, IL solo act Into It. Over It. (Evan Weiss) recently sat down with Punks In Vegas and played two songs acoustically. These stripped down versions of “Embracing Facts” and “Connecticut Steps” are absolutely stunning, but then again, he always sounds this fantastic. These two songs come off of Evan’s 2011 full length Proper, which was easily one of the best albums of 2011.
generally intense atmosphere Warped Tour creates. TRANSIT October 4, 2011, Transit released their new album, Listen and Forgive. This album’s success came from the way it reached out to a larger audience with it’s heartening and uplifting lyrics. A couple fan favorites are Long Lost Friends, Skipping Stone, and Over Your Head which all branch out to those encountering the sincere sadness of being pushed away, or forgotten. While Transit usually plays in a bold and loud manner during their shows, only during 12
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Warped Tour, you will have the opportunity to see them during the acoustic basement set which will be an incredible chance to disconnect from your troubles and really focus on nothing but the words being said. At a previous acoustic basement performance, Joe Boynton spoke about everything from tour life to Boston to what he’s studying in school to cats and how much he hates people with the rock star attitude. He gave amazing advice and told the crowd, “do what makes you happy, because happiness is all that counts and if you’re doing what you love nothing else matters.” He was a genuinely sweet and charismatic guy.
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Bettering Boston “It inspires members to adopt the ideals of teamwork, good sportmanship and commitment...” The Gentle Giant Charitable Foundation was established in 2005 with one goal of strengthening the community through the values that have characterized Gentle Giant Moving Company for more than 30 years.
Commitment to Community
One of the ways the foundation helps its community is through the Gentle Giant Rowing Club. The club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing and nurturing the sport of rowing, regardless of age, culture, financial ability or physical capability. The club also uses the philosophy of rowing as a metaphor for life. It inspires members to adopt the ideals of teamwork, good sportmanship and commitment as they move from the water and into the greater community.
Get involved... With friends
Gather eight friends or coworkers and join The Community Chalenge: 4 weeks of twice-weekly training Coaching for your team A trained coxswain to steer your boat Use of Gentle Giant Rowing Club equipment Entry in the 2012 Gentle Giant Rowing Club Challenge Regatta A Race Day memento for each registered team The Commitment Classes start July 10 and end on August 2, 2012. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday for four weeks. Row at either 5:45 -7:15 am or 6:00 -7:30 pm. (Race day event times to be determined.)
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Individually
Adult GGRC’s Adult programming offers both morning and evening sessions for Experienced/Competitive rowers, with practices three times per week. The Novice/Learn-to-Row program focuses on learning the basic skills, strokes and building technique. Youth Stuart McNay All Sailing are welcome and with the support of GGRC, students are able to participate at no cost and compete in Massachusetts Newton, MA Interscholastic AthletictryAssociation sanctioned Going for another at gold, Stuart McNay competitions. will compete at the London games as skipper in the men’s 470 class. McNay also competed at Beijing in 2008 finishing 13th in the 470.
The Location Located at the Blessing of the Bay boathouse, on 32 Shore Drive in Somerville, MA, which is just off I-93 and T accessible. We row on the Mystic River. For more information phone: 617.504.3782 email: membership@gentlegiantrowing.org web: www.gentlegiantrowing.org
Who To Watch At The 2012 London Olympics Olympians Native to Boston Aly Raisman | Gymnastics Evelyn Stevens | Cycling Shelley Olds | Cycling Shalane Flanagan | Track and Field Sean Furey | Track and Field Sarah Scherer | Shooting Kayla Harrison | Judo Stuart McNay | Sailing Richard “Butch” Johnson | Archery
OUR FAVORITES Aly Raisman Gymnastics
Needham, MA
At age 17, Aly Raisman was selected to respresent the US gymanastics team at the 2012 London Olympic. She is more than qualified for the job seeing as she lead her team to the 2011 World Championships team gold medal and won a bronze medal for her floor routine. Raisman is from Newton, MA and trains at Brystan’s gym in Burlington, MA.
Stuart McNay Sailing
Newton, MA
Going for another try at gold, Stuart McNay will compete at the London games as skipper in the men’s 470 class. McNay also competed at Beijing in 2008 finishing 13th in the 470
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Are you visiting Boston and want to explore the city but don’t know where to go? BostIN readers chose their top ten favorite places in Boston, for all ages!
Museum of Fine Arts
Huntington Avenue Do you like museums but don’t like always seeing the same type of exhibits? Ranked as the #1 museum in Boston, the MFA offers an immense variety of art from the renaissance to impressionism to the modern art from the 20th centyury. The MFA houses one of the largest varieties of art including ancient Asian and Egyptian collections.
Harvard Square
Cambridge Want to explore a new part of Boston? Take a quick T-ride to Harvard Square, the location of the ever-so-famous Harvard University Campus. Among numerous street performers and Harvard t-shirts you can shop in less expensive shops and get a nice drink from any of
Newbury Street
Copely Sqaure Attention all shoppers! Even your men will love this shopping experience- eight beautiful blocks strung with lined with stores; clothes, home accessories, jewelery, candu, books, art, elegant resaturants and bars and numerous day spas and hair salons. Take a nice stroll on Boston’s most enchanting, chic (and pricey!) street.
Fenway Park
Park St. While visiting boston it is a tradition to attend one of the famous baseball games in the oldest park in Major League Baseball: fenway park. Enjoy a game on any kind of day, it is a fun experience for people of any age. Tickets go on sale 36-24 hours before the game, but pre-game tickets are sold up to 7 hours before it, although these are rather hard to come by. 20
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Quincy Market
Fanueil Hall The outfoor markts in Fanueil Hall in the heart of the city is perhaps the most visited destination in Boston. Enjoy a variety of “boston flavors” and urban as well as homemade shops. The market is a lovely stroll whether at night or in the daytime, and is fun for both tourists and
The North End Haymarket
Also known as ‘little Italy’, this part of Boston is deeply packed with history: Paul Revere’s house, burial grounds and much more, but this beautiful part of town is also known for its food- there are italian restaurants around every corner. Visit the North End with an open mind and an empty stomach!
Chinatown
Beach Street As the only historical chinese area in all of New England, Chinatown is a great place to eat cheap food and explore. It is a great culture shock without having to travel very far!
The Boston Common & Public Gardens Park Street If you ever want to escape the hype of the city take a walk through the Boston Common or the Boston Public Gardens (both very similar) and maybe even bring a picnik if it is a nice day. In the summer it is a perfect place to have a nice lunch, sunbathe or just relax. In the winter it is known for ice-skating and playing in the snow. On a sunny day the gardens are the best place to be.
Charles River Trail
Memorial Dr Whether you want to bike, roller skate, jog or just stroll, the riverisde walk is a popular destination for people looking for an escpae from the city. Enjoy the nature, the sailboats and the peoplewatching.
Museum of Science
Science Park Station This hands-on museum has something fun for all ages. Watch chicks hatiching, lighting being created and a lot more!
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
A fasinating journey into the evolution of mankind . Cirque De Soleil’s TOTEM follows the journey of evolution from its core to modern times. The show exhibits this journey starting with aphibian creatures and ending with follows the journey of a scientist into an unknown world and explores the ties between man and other species. The show combines the beliefs of science and legend, which can be noted through out the show and is stressed in the set. TOTEM reveals its message using a visual, colorful, and acrobatic language that can appeal to all ages.
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