Holiday Craft Fair

I went to the mall Friday, that's right. Black Friday. There were not as many sales as I had hoped. But then again, I didn't get out to the stores until 6ish. Lame in the eyes of serious shoppers i guess. So, I didn't get nearly as much shopping as done as I had hoped. Something that will be helpful to me as well as people who hate malls this time of year: Union Square Main Streets' Annual Craft Fair.

A press release from Union Square Main Streets said four craft markets and open studios at the fair will feature gifts including sculpture, jewelry, knitwear, photography, handbags, electronics, greeting cards, wreaths, and more. The Sherman Café and Bloc 11 will be on the scene if you get hungry. Local bands The Doctors Faux and Chris Mancini and the Pretty Pennies are set to headline live performances throughout the day.

Something else I always think about it to hit up artist co-ops. Family members usually enjoy home made gifts. It doesn't say anything about you needing to be the one to make them anymore. What are we third graders? I kid I kid.

Union Square Main Streets' Annual Craft Fair
December 1
Union Square Plaza and Toast Lounge

Holiday Trivia: Black Friday is not the busiest shopping day of the year as most assume. It is usually the Saturday before Christmas. OR December 23rd if Christmas falls on a weekend.

Snowboarding Meetup

We have seen the seasons first snow (even if it was just flurries) which means snowboarding is right around the corner. If you are looking for some new people to shred with there is a Somerville Snowboaring Meetup Group getting together this weekend to catch a bad.

Saturday, November 24, 10:00 PM
Atwoods
Inman Sq.

>> The Somerville Snowboarding Meetup Group

Halloween Happenings

Halloween is right around the corner. Some festivities have already happened. I am not sure what I am doing for Halloween yet, not really a fan of this holiday. It requires being creative, or willing to spend $60 on a pre-made costume. I am into neither of those things. So, it is a struggle every year. But for those of you that heart the scary freaky day, here are a few ideas for Cambridge/Somerville.

Halloween Stroll
10/28 2:00p
If they are anything like my nieces they will be wearing their costumes the second they wake up. This gives them a chance to show it off. For all ages, so your 25 year old sister that also sleeps in her costume is welcome as well!
A costume Parade leaves Davis Square's Statue Park and follows the minuteman trail to Lexington Avenue Park. There will be food and games at the end.

Monster Mash
10/29 8:00p
This event is a little more adult. A benefit for the Somerville Arts Council. A Tribute to Bobby Pickett. There will be music, inimitable indie hip-hop trio Z.W.A. (Zombies with Attitude) as well as tunes spun by DJ BC. A costume contest will be judged by Halloween author Lesley Bannatyne, Vintage/Union Boot-rix Elizabeth Lafavour, and SCUL-rider/artist Skunk. Horror movies will be projected throughout the night, food donated by Kickass cupcakes, and of course candy!
P.A's Lounge
345 Somerville Ave.
SAC Monster Mash
Remember SCUL?

Tomes of Terror II-Live Halloween Radio Plays
10/29-10/31 7:30p
Local actors making live sound effects with everyday objects. This even is hosted by a creepy character called "the Librarian." This year's Halloween 'Staged-Radio Thrillogy' will feature:
"Carmilla" -- the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula
"Halloween Party" -- From the classic comedy series Our Miss Brooks
"The Stone Ship" - based on William Hope Hodgson's eerie 1914 sea-bound thriller
Theatre@First
First Congregational Church
89 College Ave.
Davis Square.

Halloween Costume Ball
10/26 9:00p
Dykenight productions is hosting it's 9th annual Costume Ball at Toast. Includes dancing, costume contest (4 categories) free Tarot readings, and Jack-O-Lantern contest.
Toast
74 Union Square
Somerville

Stephen King is in town

What better author to arrive in Cambridge in October than Stephen King.
1. It's obvious, he writes very scary stories/novels, and October is a scary month.
2. The Sox are kickin' ass and Stephen King will probably be here anyway. I have seen Stephen King on TV this month more than (enter name of popular actor/actress in TV series.)
Oh wait-they are in Cleveland now. Scratch that.

STEPHEN KING, world-renowned author and guest editor of The Best American Short Stories 2007, will be joined by Series Editor Heidi Pitlor along with contributors Jim Shepard, Karen Russell, and Richard Russo to discuss King's picks of the best American short fiction for 2007. Scary good! Following the talk, Mr. King will sign copies of Best American Short Stories 2007. In order to ensure that as many people as possible get a book signed, Mr. King will only sign copies of Best American Short Stories 2007, limited to one per person.

Stephen King and Special Guests.
Tuesday October 16
8:00pm
Memorial Church
Harvard yard.

I believe this event is sold out. But if you have ever heard of a website named Craigslist...nothing is ever sold out.

Drop a Beat this weekend

Two great music events this weekend in Cambridge.

First off, Dancing on the Charles 4 on Saturday night.


Then on Sunday, Aesop Rock will be at the Middle East.


Dancing On The Charles
Saturday Sept, 22 @ 7pm
1 Gerry’s Landing
Harvard Square, Cambridge
>> Dancing on the Charles

Aesop Rock @ the Middle East
Sunday Sept, 23 @ 8pm
480 Massachusetts Ave.
Central Square, Cambridge
>> Aesop Rock Event

Calling all Somerville Dog Lovers

I wish I had a puppy. I would take him to this doggy heaven! AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. At Nunziato Field. You may also know it by seeing all the super awesome kickball players there on Wed/Thurs. nights this summer. Speaking of, if you own a very large white dog and often go to the dog park-your dog is awesome! He was considered our mascot.
In appreciation for all dog lovers, there will be pet portraits, pet massages, and nail clippings.

Saturday 9/15
10:30am-2:00pm
Nunziato Field
Summer St.

>>AKC

Never forgotten

As we are all well aware: today is the 6th anniversary of 9/11. In my lifetime, the most devastating day our country has ever seen. Some prefer to take a moment by themselves, others may prefer support.
Tonight a candlelight vigil will be held in Somerville. It begins at the Cedar St. entrance to the community path. Honor guards from both police and fire departments will also march.
Candles will be provided.
7:15pm
For more information call: Nancy Aylward at 617-625-6600, ext. 2100.

Davis Square Block Party

Davis square lover? Or even a young professional who lives there and is a Davis Square hater-you are invited! DARBI is presenting its first annual Davis Square Block Party.

The Davis Area Resident/Business Initiative (DARBI) is a newly formed community organization whose goal is to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the Davis Square area through creative and strategic collaboration between residents and the business community.

You will have a chance to meet your neighbors, business owners, and enjoy food from Redbones.
Cost: $5 for DARBI members
$10 for non-members.
Not a member, but would like to be? You can sign up at the event, and still get in for $5. Memberships are $20 for the year, and includes a free T-shirt!
Don't forget to check out the door prizes and the cash bar!

Proceeds from the event will support the HONK! Festival’s return to Davis Square Friday, Oct. 5. HONK! (www.honkfest.org) is a grassroots festival of activist street bands from all over the United States and beyond, playing music that celebrates progressive ideals.

Monday 9/10
6p-8p
Redbones
Chester St. (Davis Sq.)

Camberville Dancing

OK, again, I am going to try something new. As some of you may have noticed Rachel rarely posts, so this is my thing. SO-I can do whatever I like! Down to business, this is going to require responses from you readers.

Who knows of a good dancing place on Saturday nights?

*It is my birthday and I need help. Few requirements:
~I like this side of the river
~Bands are OK. (Burren for example is perfect, BUT, all of Cambridge and Somerville attempt to fit in the backroom.)
~I like top 40, classic, 80's.
~I like bars, not clubs.

Thoughts? Help!!

Yelp bowling

Anyone know of Yelp? A pretty interesting site full of reviews by regular people. Or as they put it "Real reviews, real people." They are starting a yelp bowling league. If you are registered (it's free) they will be bowling at Lanes and Games on Thursday's. I am pretty sure they are going to try to make this a regular event. They are starting it out on Thursday August 16.

If you are not interested in bowling, you should check out Yelp.com anyway. It is a pretty exciting site, and they have recently added an events section, which is where you will find more info about their bowling league.

Thursday's 9:00pm

Lanes and Games

195 Concord Tpk

Cambridge MA. (Right near Alewife)

WWW-TONIGHT!

World Women's Wrestling at the Good Time Emporium tonight! 8/12. Apparently Good Time Emporium is the place to be for wrestling fans with this AND the MWF 2 weeks ago. If Rachel lives up to all her smack talking, Tanya Lee is going down!
WWW champion Tanya Lee defends her title against Lexxus, the Diva Killaz Reunite, Rachel Donovan (jk, jk), and more!
Tickets $16, $12 for kids under 12 or students with an ID.

August 12 7:00pm
Good Time Emporium
30 Assembly Square Dr.
Somerville.

Home Movie Day

Got some tasty films you have been working on using that second hand camcorder, no not the ones that happen behind closed doors, the other ones. Maybe a little artsy, maybe a little cheesy, who knows how you like to do it, but now there is an event to salute you. Home Movie Day!

What Is Home Movie Day?
Home Movie Day is a celebration of amateur films and film making held annually on the second Saturday in August at many local venues worldwide.

Home Movie Day events provide the opportunity for individuals and families to see and share their own home movies with an audience of their community, and to see their neighbors' in turn. It's a chance to discover why to care about these films and to learn how best to care for them.

Saturday, August 11
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Harvard Film Archive
24 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA
(617) 495-4700

>> Home Move Day

Same Sex America Art Exhibit

On 9.6 the Same Sex America Art exhibit opens in the Porter Exchange Gallery. Get a chance to meet the artists and enjoy free wine. The exhibit will include the award winning Same Sex America documentary and photographs from Amber Davis Tourlentes.

Thursday, September 6
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Art Institute of Boston Gallery at University Hall
Porter Exchange Building
1815 Mass Ave
Cambridge, MA

>> Same Sex America Exhibit Opening and Wine Reception

MWF Soul Survivor IV.

I am sure most of you read how much Rachel loved Good Times. She went on and on about the place. I wonder what she will think about this event then!
MWF Soul Survivor IV at Good Time Emporium. Tickets range from $16 to $30. Event includes:Live Wrestling, VIP Q&A, Autographs, Photo's and Fanfest. (?)
Wrestlers include: Iron Sheik, Road Dogg, Joey Mercury, and Alex Shelley.
I don't know much about wrestling, but I guess this is a big deal. My question is, where is this going to happen. Is there a place in Good Time for this event. Obviously the answer is yes, i just don't know where.

VIP-6p Bell time 8p.
Good Time EMporium
30 Assembly Square Dr.
Somerville MA.

>>MWP

This isn't Rocket Science

Free preview screening of Sundance 2007 award winner Rocket Science tonight at Somerville Theatre hosted by Boston Independent Film Festival .

Plot overview from IMDB

Hal Heffner (Reece Thompson) is just an ordinary , no frills high-school kid who happens to have a severe stutter. He has a some-what broken home life, living with his older, bullying, thief of a brother, Earl (Vincent Piazza). Their parents don't get along so well... Hal has a difficult time dealing with his stutter in school as well as general daily life. He is especially shy. Well... Hal is approached by the school Debate Team Star, Ginny Ryerson (Anna Kendrick) and she entices Hal into joining the Plainsboro High Debate Team. Hal develops a fondness for Ginny and desperately attempts to be closer with her. Hilarity Ensues...

Interested, visit Boston Independent Film Festival and pint passes.

Tonight, Thursday July 26
Somerville Theatre
Davis Square, Somerville
7:30

>> Rocket Science on IMDB
>> Rocket Science trailer
>> Free Preview Screening: Rocket Science

Shop til you drop

Some of you may remember Davis Square Midnight Madness. Yes? No? Either way it is back! Shopping in Davis Square starting at 5pm with specials in participating stores.

Shoppers will enjoy discounts at participating stores and tasty treats courtesy of area restaurants. Partial proceeds benefit Solutions at Work, a non-profit organization that provides programs that help the homeless transition back into the “mainstream” working world. The evening is being organized in collaboration with the Davis Area Resident Business Initiative (DARBI).

Participating Stores:

• Black & Blues — Men’s and women’s clothing, 89 Holland St.
• Cameras Inc. — Cameras and supplies, 267 Elm St.
• Chinook — Outdoor clothing and gear, 93 Holland St.
• Cibeline — Designer clothing and accessories, 85 Holland St.
• Magpie — Hip local crafts, 378A Highland St.
• Poor Little Rich Girl — Designer consignment, 255 Elm St.
• Rockin Bob’s Guitar — Music store, 37 Holland St.
• And many more.

July19th
5p-12a
Davis Square

Tour De France Breakfast

Nothing like a sweet ride ending with a tasty breakfast. I say that like I ride a bike often. I don't even own a bike anymore. I want to though, and will soon, it is just not something happening right this second. Anywho, you do it :)
Ride your bike to Davis Square Redbones, they have valet parking for bikes. Or you can walk in. The cost is $7 and they set up a tv outside. Sit back, relax and enjoy the mountain stage of the tour. (Stage 9)

Each day of the tour is considered a separate race or stage; the 20 stages are of varying degrees of difficulty as the route travels 3,550 kilometers from July 7 to July 20. Redbones breakfasts are scheduled during two of the six mountain stages — the most challenging for competitors and the most exciting for viewers. Local cyclists are encouraged to put together a group or ride in alone, stay for breakfast and the broadcast, and then ride away inspired by the competition.

Redbones will be serving breakfast at 9am. Including: fruit, sausage, coffee, yogurt, scrambled eggs and more!

Redbones
55 Chester St.
Davis Square
9am
Tuesday July17 AND Wednesday July 25.

Life is good

Life is good festival is being held at Fenway this year. I know this is not Camberville events, but sometimes things are just worth crossing the river for. I am pretty sure this is one of them. The list of entertainment seems endless! Things such as: Dugout Photos, Seed Spitting, Dunk a Yank, Gin Blossoms, Superfan Competition and so much more!
Tickets are $20 bucks for adults and $10 for kids. Proceeds are to benefit Project Joy
and Red Sox Foundation. The goal is to reach 1 million dollars.
Spend a day at Fenway and benefit kids in need throughout Boston. I can't get in when the Red Sox are there, so I might as well take advantage of this! Rumor has it there will be some legends available for autographs and photos.

Saturday July 7th
11a-6p
Fenway Park

>>Life is Good

Guitar Hero

For those of you that have played Guitar Hero you will completely understand the excitement I felt when I found out about this! Every Sunday there is a Guitar hero Tournament! EVERY SUNDAY!! I have been debating buying guitar hero for my house, but we just got the Wii and we are waiting for that version. Maybe? I don't know between DDR and Guitar Hero it is tough to remember what Rach and I talked about. But if I had to vote again right now, it would be Guitar Hero all the way.

Come and have some fun with GuitarHero,
an interactive music game that is both fun
and addictive. You can play solo, or with a partner.

Sunday Nights
Orleans
Davis Square

>>Orleans

Follow the yellow brick road

Rocky Horror meets the Wizard of Oz, interesting.

The entire night will be Wizard of Oz themed with each of the characters from the Rocky Horror Picture Show performed as characters from the Wizard of Oz! There will be Munchkins, Witches, one sexy Dorothy and her little dog too!

In addition to the show, there will be a Wizard of Oz Costume contest with prizes, so come out in your sexiest tin foil suit or green body paint!

I still think the best part is you can throw shit.

Midnight
Saturday June 30th
AMC Theatres
Church st, Harvard Sq

>> Rocky Horror Goes to OZ!
>> Full Body Cast