While visiting Martha’s Vineyard two weeks ago I had the pleasure of staying at Hob Knob, a luxury boutique property just steps from downtown Edgartown. One of the beauties of Martha’s Vineyard is how it has retained its natural beauty and rich history, creating an oasis in a contemporary, consumer driven world. This is especially…Read More
Review
When the Romans March In
Praxis Stage is yet again twisting theater on its head with a new production of “Coriolanus” by William Shakespeare, running at Little House in Dorchester Oct. 17 through Nov. 3. Featuring a diverse cast and a futuristic setting, the show takes a classic Roman-era tragedy and makes it poignant and unsettling for a contemporary audience….Read More
Slaying the Stage
If it’s been a while since your last European history lesson, head to the American Repertory Theater for a refresher on Henry VIII and his six wives. But these queens might look (and sound) a little different than you remember. “SIX” smashed onto the Cambridge stage last week in a powerful reclamation of history, or…Read More
48 Hours in Lisbon, Portugal
Earlier this month I visited a childhood friend in London and we decided to pop over to Portugal for the weekend. I always try to maximize my overseas travel with side trips like this. It’s so much easier to jump around once you’re already in Europe. Lisbon is a charming city with a fascinating historical…Read More
Brine Oyster, Newburyport
Last week I had the pleasure of dining at Brine Oyster, Newburyport. Sister of Oak & Rowan in Boston and Ceia Kitchen in Newburyport, Brine is a must-hit for seafood lovers. The intimate, contemporary space is situated on State Street just a block from the water. There’s a handful of high tops, a few standard…Read More
Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style
“Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style” finishes off its exhibition tour at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. The show, on view through April 1, juxtaposes O’Keeffe’s clothing with her paintings and photographs taken throughout her lifetime. The artist was a talented seamstress and made many of her own garments. Though minimalistic in style, they…Read More