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Winter 2007, Vol. 3, No. 1 | Index
EsCape the Cape
The short, cold days of winter on Cape Cod offer the solitude and quiet that some year-rounders crave. But for others, a flurry of city activities beckons. In this issue, we offer a reverse “Great EsCape,” with a few ways you can relieve cabin fever this winter in nearby Boston or Providence.
Boston
Butterfly Garden at the Museum of Science
(617) 723-2500
www.mos.org
Tired of winter? Step into a balmy, sun-drenched exhibit filled with blooming plants and free-flying butterflies. The Museum of Science’s Butterfly Garden offers a magical and relaxing respite—from the sound of trickling water to the warm, earthy scent of a greenhouse full of flowers. Identification guides help visitors determine the names and origins of the butterflies they see, while labels placed throughout the conservatory highlight key behaviors to watch for. This exhibit offers a wonderful opportunity to get close to a variety of butterflies from New England and across the globe. Admission is $3.00 for children, $4.00 for students and adults, on top of regular museum admission.
16th Annual Boston Wine Expo
(617) 385-5088
www.wine-expos.com
Budding sommeliers take note! The largest trade and consumer wine event in the country takes place at Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center, February 10-11 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Sample more than 1,800 wines from over 450 international wineries. Other events include food tasting with celebrity chefs, guided tasting and seminars, “meet and greet” with winemakers, as well as a multi-course vintner dinner prepared in collaboration with the wines being served. Tickets are $85.00 per person per day ($70.00 if ordered before February 2), discounts available for two-day passes.
Boston University Terrier Men’s Ice Hockey
(617) 353-GOBU
www.agganisarena.com/events/terriers/mhockey/individual.html
Round up the family for an action-packed BU Terrier men’s ice hockey game. For more than 80 years, the Terriers have been one of the top collegiate teams in the country and now routinely play to sell-out crowds. With four NCAA Division I national titles—more than any other eastern school—a BU hockey game is sure to liven up your winter. Remaining regular season home games will be held on February 2, February 17, February 23, and February 24 at 7:00 PM. All games held in BU’s Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue. Tickets range from $24 to $26, special group rates are available.
Providence
14th Annual Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show
(401) 272-0980
www.flowershow.com
Transport yourself to spring at the 14th Annual Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show, February 22-25 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The portrait of nature and art breathtakingly become one at this year’s show, themed “Artistic Impressions.” Revel in the extraordinary and beautiful gardens, meet the artists and designers, view exquisite floral arrangements, and shop at the Garden Marketplace. And for a break from the show, you can walk to nearby Providence Place for mall shopping and dining. Advance tickets $14.00; $16.00 at the door. Group, children, and special “date night” tickets—which include discounts at area restaurants are also available.
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
www.ppacri.org
(401) 421-2997
Quality theater and music is closer than you think! Why not take in a show at the Providence Performing Arts Center? The beautifully restored art-deco theater has become the local stop for touring Broadway productions, including “Wicked,” “Stomp” and “Rent.” Upcoming shows include “CATS,” February 9-11, and the Gipsy Kings on February 18. Visit the PPAC website for show details and ticket prices.
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