George Saunders’ 2017 novel begins in February 1862, when the Civil War is raging and the nation has begun to realize it is in for a long, bloody struggle. Meanwhile, President Lincoln’s beloved eleven-year-old son, Willie, has succumbed to illness, and finds himself in a strange purgatory where ghosts mingle, gripe, commiserate, quarrel, and enact bizarre Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KET4fUvdejI] There actually was another parade this weekend … this one held on Boston Harbor. On Saturday night, the big boats came out, all dressed up, for the annual Boston Harbor Parade of Lights, sponsored by Sail Boston. The parade featured over 30 brightly lit vessels cruising the harbor. Apparently, dancing on boats is Read More…
Amenities at the Hub on Causeway, near North Station, continue to open at the development. Following the recent opening of the big Star Market, a new 15-screen ArcLight Cinemas has opened over Thanksgiving weekend. This is the first Northeast location for Los Angeles-based ArcLight featuring a 3-level, premium space, with a cafe-bar, 65-seat cocktail lounge Read More…
