Jon Klarfeld's media column in the <em>Boston Herald</em>
Jon Klarfeld's media column in the Boston Herald, which reads like a weapon for retaliation to any who criticize the troubled tab.
The Jon Klarfeld's media column in the <em>Boston Herald</em>
Who put balance and direction on the Globe's editorial page. Jeff Jacoby's work on the op-ed page deserves notice, too.
Arisia
To get a true taste of Boston’s fandom proclivities, throw on your best Homestuck costume and head to Arisia, an annual sci-fi and fantasy convention that celebrated its 27th year in January. Here you’ll spot gray-bearded wizards and Trekkies mingling with Whovians and bug-eyed monsters—and you’ll probably see them all cut a rug together during the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Dance. It’s an important corrective to the notion that Boston remains a little prim and proper. Embrace your inner nerd, and let your geek flag fly proudly all weekend long. arisia.org.
"Errors of the Way," the <em>Boston Phoenix</em> feature that fact-checks the too-frequently erroneous reporting of <em>Boston Herald</em> quidnune Norma Nathan.
It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it.
The Boston Marathon and its world-class chaos
Nice to see that big money can't spoil everything. Especially that start.
Spiro Veloudos, Lyric Stage Copmany of Boston
His first full year at the helm of the Lyric Stage blasted the veteran theater out of the Edwardian era of drawing-room drama into the 21st century.
The South Boston Waterfront (formerly known as the Seaport District)
Mayor Menino knuckled under to City Council president and Southie native Jimmy Kelly when he insisted on renaming all that hot waterfront property abutting his neighborhood. All of which is a colossal waste of time, considering all the old-time South Boston homeowners—and Kelly voters—are cashing out and moving to the burbs. Southie by any name is fast going the way of another neighborhood-turned-yuppie-themepark, Charlestown. As for Kelly, by any other name he's still a hack.
The Boston Ballet's First Spring Concert at the Colonial Theater
An impressive performance of the late George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco.
Breve Spa at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Sick of the assembly-line nail-salon experience? Swap your clothes for a robe and slippers, sit back in one of Breve’s five full-massage chairs, and prepare for the spa mani-pedi of your dreams. Many of the nail techs here came over from the recently shuttered Bliss Spa at the W, so they know how to turn a buff-and-polish sesh into a memorable day (see: the red-algae-infused, anti-aging “cocoon wrap”). Also upping the Zen quotient is access to the co-ed relaxation room, where you can savor a cold beverage or a light snack and forget about the hustle and bustle of the outside world. 450 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210, omnihotels.com.
Boston University's FitRec Swim School
Cold water and newbie swimmers don’t mix. That’s why the pool used for kids’ lessons at FitRec Swim School is heated to a toasty 84 to 85 degrees, making it the perfect place for youngsters to learn how to make a splash with the help of Red Cross–certified instructors. 915 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA bu.edu/fitrec/aquatics.
Bill Cleary of Harvard and Jack Bicknell of Boston College
Cleary made hockey's Final Four, proving it is possible to build athletic powers in the Ivy League. And Bicknell simply proved that there was BC football after Doug Flutie.
Rowes Wharf Restaurant at The Boston Harbor Hotel
Bring a hefty appetite and anyone you want to impress for the elegant decor and sensational harbor views at the most sumptuous buffet brunch in the city. For $42 a person, we're obviously not talking about hangover grease-fest. The upscale yet down-home fare includes anything and everything you could possibly be craving — including platters of lobster, mussels and clams; grilled rack of lamb; made-to-order omelets; seasonal fruits; and decadent desserts. No heartier way to break the fast. 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA .
Vince Doria, <em>Boston Globe</em> Sports Editor
Another fine year. Just one question, Vince: What did you mean by the subhead on your Latin American baseball special section that read, "The hunger and desire of young Latins . . . make their future impact . . . even more ominous"? Too much chicken and rice in the clubhouses, perhaps?