This spring, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is commemorating Japanese culture with its Japanese Spring Program. Home to the world’s largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan, the MFA has opened several new exhibits that depict both 19th-century and contemporary Japanese styles in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the museum’s Asian Art Department.
Led by ringmaster John Kennedy Kane and his sidekick Francescothe clown (Francis Brunaud), the Big Apple Circus has come to Boston, bringing performers from all over the world to display their talents.
Event of the Week: Monday, April 13
The hometown heroes of Boston return for their first home game of the season this week. In an interleague match-up,the Red Sox will play the Washington Nationals. Though the game is officially sold out, you can catch all the action at the South Street Diner during their All-You-Can-Eat Fenway Franks event. For the price of one beer ($2.50), you can eat as many hot dogs as you want while viewing the game on TV. Plus, if you wear Red Sox apparel, you will automatically be entered to win tickets to a future game. 178 Kneeland Street; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; $2.50.
I am sitting in the shade of a beech tree, surrounded by its tiny white flowers, resting on palms dirtied by the damp ground and gazing at the distant top of the Prudential Center. A little girl in a pink dress and velcro sneakers runs, laughing, ahead of her parents while an old woman tightly grips the ends of three leashes, each restraining a yapping bichon frise. The sun drops lower and lower in the sky, and the population of the park continues to shift. Now, a group of teenagers eats ice cream on the grass. Now, a tourist snaps photos of the swan boats. Now, two pigeons fight over a pizza crust. I sit and watch it all unfold. I haven’t spoken with anyone in hours and, yet, I’ve never felt more connected to the world around me.
Event of the Week: Saturday, April 4
Think you’re too old for an Easter egg hunt? Think again. Faneuil Hall Marketplace will host its second Annual Easter egg hunt this weekend for all ages. The eggs will mostly be filled with candy, but a select few will feature free item coupons for participating marketplace shops. Meet in the Upper Rotunda at Quincy Market to get your clue sheet and coupons from stores around the area before dashing around the center in search of Easter spirit. Go online and reserve your free Easter basket ahead of time, as they’re sure to go fast. 4 South Market; 10 a.m. - noon.; free.
If, during a person’s academic or professional career, there is the time and opportunity to go abroad, one must take it and run. As a student, any kind of international experience – whether it be volunteer service, study abroad or an internship - can enhance a résumé and help one stand out among the sea of job applicants. To help you set-up your ideal experience are “providers” – organizations that you pay to organize whatever trip you want to go on. Here’s some tips on navigating through the world of travel providers.
Student-made artwork took over the Curry Indoor Quad on Thursday, April 26 for the first Student Showcase event, which allowed students of all disciplines to share their creative projects with the Northeastern community.
At first glance, the Nave Gallery Annex is just an old house behind the famous Redbones BBQ in Davis Square. The main door opens into a small corridor lined with business cards and flyers and, as the floorboards creak with each step, one may start to wonder if they are in the right place for an art show.
Event of the Week: Friday, March 27
It’s the last free Friday at the Mugar Omni Theater in the Museum of Science. There are films starting on the hour, every hour, between noon and 5 p.m. with three shows playing at different times. Show options include: Galapagos, an exploration of the Galapagos Islands with marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin; Mystery of the Maya, a journey through Mayan culture and history; and Humpback Whales, an in-depth portrayal of the whales and how they communicate and survive in the seas from Alaska to Hawaii. Each show runs for 50 minutes inside the famed dome. First come, first served – so get your tickets early. 1 Science Park; times vary; free.
The curtains are closing on the participation of Northeastern University a cappella groups in this year’s competition season after successful performances by many groups in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA).
