Oh. My. Goodness. A massive -- and I do mean gargantuan -- performing arts festival is set to explode in Boston. The first-ever Outside the Box will take place over nine days in July and bring 200

There is a special place in my heart for Revere Beach. Among my earliest memories are summertime visits to the magical place. For folks who are not from the area as well as locals not old enough to

Sure, you know about the Boston Pops Fourth of July Concert and fireworks extravaganza. And there's a good chance you know about Chowderfest. But did you know that Boston Harborfest, a six-day

It's not officially summer yet (and judging by the weather we've been having lately, spring's April showers have extended well into June), but that doesn't mean it's too soon to mark your calendars

We love our chowder. And by "chowder," I'm not referring to corn chowder, fish chowder (Not that there's anything wrong with either of those), or heaven forbid, Manhattan clam chowder, the

And then there were two. Boston versus Chicago. Original Six teams meeting in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1979. Bobby Orr played for both teams, but we all know who he will be

You've seen him tracking bear, seeking great white sharks, and cavorting with all kinds of other creatures on Animal Planet. Now, you can let noted wildlife biologist, TV host, and hometown guy (more

One of my favorite and most anticipated moments during the Boston Pops Fourth of July event at the Esplanade is not what you might expect. The spectacular post-concert fireworks? The howitzer cannons

Summer Selects, our curated picks for great things to do and see throughout the Boston area this season, includes a suggestion that you head to the sea. No, not to tour our famed coastline or any

For graying baby boomers like me, going to the drive-in was a summer ritual. Of the dozens that used to be open in Massachusetts, only a handful remains, and none of them are near Boston. But that