Lab
Melding art gallery, record shop, and streetwear boutique, Lab's mad scientists have created a retail space with monster potential. 113 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 2134, .
The Stux Galleries' Enthusiastic Reception in New York for Opening a Branch There
The accolades to the avant-garde representative of Boston's hottest young artists is a solid indication of Boston's growing importance on the national arts scene.
Laura Young, who retired from dancing last May after 25 years with the Boston Ballet
Always graceful, always strong. Young was the tantrum-proof center of the Boston Ballet. She will remain as director of the Boston Ballet II and the Summer Dance Program.
Downsview Kitchens and Fine Custom Cabinetry
Replete with glass cabinetry, cleverly disguised appliances, and showcase-worthy islands, the spaces designed by the team here are functional works of art. Boston, MA downsviewofboston.com.
Hermitage
Classic Russian cuisine amid the best modern-art exhibits in the city. Dinner is both pricey and erratic, though. 955 Boylston St., Boston, MA .
Kevin White
Exonerated by the office of the U.S. attorney. Was there ever a dodger so artful as our Kevin?
Campus-ManRay
The interior looks like Metro's, the graphics look like Spit's, the setting's Central Square, and the art is, well, different. But it works. 21 Brookline St., Cambridge, MA .
Chimera
Whether you’re looking for a work of art by Bocci or traditional exterior lanterns by Fourteenth Colony Lighting, a visit to this Fort Point outpost promises to be illuminating. 327 A St., Boston, MA 02210, chimeralightingdesign.com.
Artsmart
Life's little necessities—from CD racks to toothbrush olders—artfully wrought, along with terrific accessories for the home, in two tantalizing shops. 272 Congress Street, Boston, MA .
Cheng Xiaoming Chinese Acupuncture and Herb Services
Trained in the art of ancient Chinese herbal medicine, Cheng Xiaoming uses hundreds of local and imported flora and tubers to remedy ailments and balance the body and mind. 1170 Beacon St., Brookline, MA .
13-Up
State of the art, with imaginative programming by Joe Verange. 13 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA .
"More Than Minimalism: Feminism and Abstraction in the '70s"
Edited by curator Susan Stoops, the catalog for this fascinating show at the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University is lucid and informative, with essays and quotes from scholars and women artists.
Little Lovage Club
This bright, modern gathering spot is as much an oasis for parents as it is for kids, with group sessions that focus on building skills and exploring creativity and motion through music, sign language, and “messy” art. 778 Tremont St., Boston, MA littlelovageclub.com.
Dante
Who says no pain tomorrow means no fun tonight? Dante's artfully made sodas, in rotating flavors like lime and ginger, ensure teetotalers get a taste of the party. 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA 2141, restaurantdante.com.